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The need for new cancer treatment for dogs

March 25, 2010 Native Remedies - Pet Alive

The need for new cancer treatment for dogs. Despite a good prognosis for some types of cancer, due to the fatality and toxicity of the medication associated with it, pet owners are often confronted with a dilemma whether to go for a treatment or not. Most of the times, cancer in dogs occurs in old age making dogs more vulnerable to the side effects of conventional treatment. Surgery has a limited scope in as far as it can only excise parts of the tumor.

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Antioxidants and immune system vitamins for dogs

February 14, 2010 Dogs

While inefficient or over active immune systems can cause diseases, other diseases can also compromise the immune system’s ability to combat diseases.

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Common Canine Illnesses and Ways to Avoid Them

February 13, 2010 Dogs

A dog can’t tell you when he is feeling sick. Paying attention to his behavior and habits will give you a clear sign when something is wrong. Here are some common canine illnesses and ways to avoid them. These common canine illnesses are caused by outside influences, such as ticks, fleas, parasites, not to mention interaction with other dogs that may have fleas or ticks, or ear mites

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Pet Care: Steps to recognize the first signs of liver failure in pets

February 13, 2010 Native Remedies - Pet Alive

The liver in cats and dogs is more susceptible to liver disease. Its large size indicates its criticality to overall health. The liver is the main filtering and clearing organ of the body. When diagnosed early, treatment of liver disease can be very rewarding.

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Symptoms of liver cancer in dogs

January 26, 2010 Dogs

One of the basic characteristics of the liver is its functional reserve power to continue performing despite being affected by liver disease. Like other liver diseases in dogs , liver cancer too is usually diagnosed well after the disease has taken it roots and progressed to dangerous levels. Diagnosing canine and feline liver diseases , including liver cancer requires a comprehensive approach.

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Home cooked food is the best dog food for liver health and longevity

January 24, 2010 Dogs

It is a mad jungle out there when it comes to selling dog food. Seeing the number of brands, the different types of sales pitches adopted by marketers and the fancy names with tongue twisting ingredients printed on labels, it appears the focus is on attracting buyers and grabbing a share of the whopping $ 11 billion pie..

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The prognosis for dog liver disease depends on various factors

January 23, 2010 Dogs

The prognosis for dog liver disease depends on various factors. Primary or secondary – whether the disease originated in the liver or the liver is affected as a fall out of disease elsewhere in the body.

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