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The following is a collection of pet health resources. You may also use the search option to look for articles containing key symptoms. We hope this is useful information. If you have any questions or would like a vet to see your pet about any health concern, please fill out our appointment form or call (480) 968-9275.

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Addison's Disease

The correct medical term for this disease is Hypoadrenocorticism. This term means that there is diminished or lowered hormone production from the outer part or cortex of the adrenal gland.

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Administering Drugs by Injection

Two routine injections that have to be given by owners involve the treatment of diabetes using insulin and allergenic extract injections to control skin allergies. Your veterinarian will review the technique but the following questions and answers may be of help.

Administering Ear Drops

Administering ear medications can often be challenging. Remember that your pet’s ear(s) may be painful and that even a normally gentle and passive dog may respond by biting. You may need to muzzle your dog for this procedure.

Administering Eye Ointment

Make sure that you wash your hands both before and after administering the medication to prevent the spread of infection. If your dog’s eye is painful, you may need to have someone assist you with restraining or you may need to place a muzzle on your dog.

Administering Liquid Medications to Your Dog

The easiest way to give your dog a liquid medication is to mix it with some canned food. 

Administering Pills to Your Dog

The easiest way to give your dog a pill is to hide the pill in food. This usually works best if the pill is hidden in a small amount of canned dog food, peanut butter or cottage cheese.

Administering Subcutaneous Fluids

 
Subcutaneous fluids are recommended by doctors to treat various diseases.  Sometimes it is necessary to give fluids for a short period of time, other times these fluids will have be administered for the duration of the pet's life

Airline Travel with your cat

Cats fly every day. Although some unfortunate events occasionally occur, these can be avoided if some simple steps are taken. It is impossible to overemphasize the need to consult with the airline well in advance of your trip. This is essential if you hope to avoid last minute problems. Here are some basic tips for airline travel with your cat.

Allergies

An allergy is a state of over-reactivity or hypersensitivity of the immune system of a pet to a particular substance called an ‘allergen’. Most allergens are proteins. The allergen protein may be of insect, plant or animal origin.

Allergies - Food

Food allergy is one of the five most common allergies or hypersensitivities known to affect dogs. Most people know someone who is allergic to certain foods, such as strawberries or nuts. It is only recently that food allergies have become recognized in dogs. The signs are usually itchy skin or an upset stomach. Other more subtle changes can also occur including hyperactivity, weight loss, lack of energy and even aggression.