Pet Health Problems / Diseases, Symptoms and Prevention Guide
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| Anxiety, Stress: | 
TranQuil Tabs for Dogs (60 Tablets) |
| Just like people pets can experience anxiety too. It is worse for them because they cannot vocalize it. Anxiety can be caused by changes in routine, separation or travel, thunderstorms, fireworks, loud noises, Vet visits or even new pets or babies in the house. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Excessive barking, biting or damaging furniture, urinating around the house, avoiding eye contact, drooling, paw sweat etc. |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Tranquil-Tabs is an anti stress formula for dogs that promotes a sense of calm for stressed, nervous dogs. It eases stress caused due to separation or travel anxiety or any other stressful situations. |
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| Bladder Supoort in Dogs: | 
Contone Bladder Support (90 Tabs) |
| Dogs that go longer without urinating may be susceptible to bladder infections. Other causes may be age, diabetes mellitus, and bladder cancer. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Swelling of genitals, excessive licking of genitals, cloudy or foul smelling urine, blood in urine |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Contone Bladder Support Formula helps support normal bladder function and promote bladder health in dogs. It also helps spayed or senior dogs maintain bladder control. |
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| Bladder Stones: | 
K-Plus Potassium Citrate Plus Cranberry |
| Kidney stones are rare in dogs, but bladder stones are common. They may pass spontaneously but sometimes larger stones can obstruct the urinary tract. Stones in bladder can cause pain, or even blood in urine. Some stones also have to be removed surgically. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Acute discomfort, difficulty urinating, blood in urine, no urination |
| Prevention and Cure |
| K-Plus Potassium Citrate Plus Cranberry is a dietary supplement that prevents urinary stone formation. Potassium citrate helps decreases the possibility of calcium oxalate stone formation and cranberry extract enhances urinary tract health. |
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| Dental Health: |
| Dental problems in pets, if not taken care of can lead to other serious diseases. Many dogs show signs of gum disease by the time they are four years old, bad breath is the first sign of a problem. Dogs are susceptible to gingivitis, plaque, tartar buildup and tooth loss if their teeth are not brushed frequently. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Bad breath, excessive drooling, inflamed gums, cysts in mouth or loose teeth. |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Ora-Clens Dental Rinse and wipes are anti-microbial, anti-plaque and anti-calculus that aid in tooth and gum disease prevention. Ora-Clens Dental Chews on the other hand are an effective way to prevent tartar and plaque buildup. They have an abrasive texture and are enzyme coated, so while your dog chews, it removes tartar and plaque. |
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| Diarrhea or Gastrointestinal upsets: |
| You pet will definitely have at least one bout of severe diarrhea in their life. Diarrhea usually occurs when the absorption of nutrients from the digested food material is impaired or interrupted. Most bouts of diarrhea occur when pets eat garbage, rotten or spoiled food or are allergic to some food. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Watery frequent feces, dehydration, loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting and depression. |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Proflora is a veterinary strength probiotic that helps maintain your pet's digestive health and balances the good vs. bad bacteria in the gut. However, for more severe cases of diarrhea, Rapid-Care G.I. is recommended. It is a paste that can be delivered immediately for the relief of gastrointestinal upsets and diarrhea. |
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| Ear Infections: | 
Otiderm Ear Cleanser |
| Ear infections are mostly caused due to bacteria or yeast. Other causes may be allergies, ear mites, and trapped water in ear or excessive amount of ear wax. Frequent swimming or bathing or not maintaining your pet's ears can cause ear infections. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Ear scratching, odor in ear, redness and swelling, scabby skin around ear, hearing loss or walking in circles |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Otiderm Ear Cleaning solution is formulated to deodorize and gently clean, dry and acidify the ear canal. |
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| Excessive Shedding: |
| Dogs and cats sometime shed seasonally, but if you notice excessive shedding year round, they might not have a healthy skin and coat. Excessive shedding can also mean poor nutrition in their diets, stress or some other underlying disorder |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Excessive shedding, rapid hair loss, bald spots, dull dry hair, itching |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Derm -Tabs Regular, Derm -Tabs Extra Strength and Shed-Pro are all dietary supplements formulated to curb excessive shedding and give your dog or cat a healthy shiny coat year round. |
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| Extreme Joint Pain: |
| Extreme Joint stiffness can be caused by variety of reasons. Arthritis being the major one, but if your dog does not receive joint care early on, it can result into severe joint degeneration. Causes are similar to Osteoarthritis or Joint Cartilage Erosion |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Joint Swelling, Lameness, limping, immobility, lethargy |
| Prevention and Cure |
| ReMatrix and Hylox are two veterinary strength Joint supplements that are designed for high potency and recommended for extreme joint stiffness, mobility issues and promotes healthy bone structure. |
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| Feline herpes or Feline viral Rhinopneumonitis (FVR): | 
Felisyl Immune System Support |
| Feline Herpes is very common in cats especially ones with weak immune system. Cats can contract herpes through other cats, sharing litter boxes, food, water and even mutual grooming. An infected pregnant cat can also pass this virus to the kittens. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Sneezing attacks, discharge from eyes or nose, pink eye, fever, depression, loss of appetite, lethargy |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Felisyl Immune system support with L-Lysine reduces the severity and frequency of herpes virus. It also boosts immunity, encourages respiratory health and even help with your cat's vision. |
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| Gas & Digestion: | 
Syner-GŪ Digestive Enzymes |
| Gas is a very common problem with pets, as it is with humans. And it is often to do with food intake. Even if you are feeding your pet a nutritious diet, sometimes gas can be caused from biochemical process of digestion, bad bacteria in the stomach or simply eating garbage or table food scraps. If it happens often, you might want to switch their food brands. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Passing gas frequently, irregular bowel movement, frequent leaking or need to urinate, stomach discomfort. |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Syner-G is a food enzyme supplement that aids in digestion and nutrient absorption reducing gas, bloating or digestion related ailments. It can also effectively improve overall health of dogs and cats. |
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| Hairball in Cats: | 
LaxaCat Hairball Remedy (60 Soft Chews) |
| Hairballs in cats are not just unpleasant to clean up but also cause health problems in cats. Hairballs happen when cats lick themselves to groom. They swallow a lot of hair this way and it gets lodged in the stomach. Eventually the cat will vomit to get rid of the hairball. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Hacking, retching or gagging, constipation, vomiting, loss of appetite, swollen abdomen, weight loss. |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Laxacat is a hairball remedy for cats that helps eliminate hairballs and their symptoms including constipation, straining and vomiting. It acts as a natural lubricant to effectively remove and prevent future hairball situations. |
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| Hot Spots: | 
Vitasone Spray with Hydrocortisone .5% (4 fl. oz.) |
| Hot Spots are warm, painful and swollen patches of skin that can be foul smelling and ooze pus. There is hair loss in that area and the infection will progress if the dog licks or chews on the site. They are caused due to fleas, mites or other skin parasites. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Swollen patches of skin, hair loss from some area of skin, damp moist area under fur, excessive chewing or licking. |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Vitasone is a tropical spray that is anti-inflammatory with Aloe, oatmeal and hydrocortisone. It is a leave-on spray conditioner most effective for hot spots or other cases where tropical hydrocortisone maybe of use. |
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| Itchy Scaly skin: | 
Vita-Soothe Aloe & Oatmeal Shampoo (17 oz) |
| Itchy skin is caused by a multitude of reasons. Cold temperature, improper nutrition, frequent bathing, flea and ticks or allergies in your pet are all causes of itchy or scaly skin. However with proper grooming care, this ailment can be avoided |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Constant itching, shedding, loss of oil from skin, flaky dry skin, |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Vita-Soothe is an Aloe and Oatmeal shampoo that provides relief from itchy, scaling and sensitive skin. It contains essential vitamins and emollients to restore natural moisture in the skin and is hypo-allergenic. |
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| Joint Cartilage Health: |
| Joint cartilage health is an inflammatory disease of the joints where the dog's joint cartilage erodes away. Cartilage helps in a smooth, low friction surface between bones and joints, however as pets age, the cartilage erodes or develops fissures. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Lameness, stiffness while walking, joint swelling and pain, decreased motion. |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Joint Max Regular Strength or Joint Max Double strength. Both these products contain Glucosamine and Chondroitin that helps joint healing, combats stiffness and if taken as a preventive measure, prevents Joint Cartilage Erosion |
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| Joint Support/Joint disease: |
| This is probably the most common health problem in pets, due to wear and tear, joints stop functioning at their optimum. Friction between joints, joint dislocation, ligament disruption, etc. are various causes of joint disease. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Pain, swelling at site, lameness, limping |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Joint Max Triple Strength and Joint Treats are designed to cope with advanced joint disease. It targets maximum joint support combined with powerful antioxidants and skin health. |
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| Liver Support: | 
Denestra |
| The liver facilitates efficient waste removal, and any ailments associated with the liver should be cause for concern. Most liver diseases happen due to problems in diet including chemicals and preservatives, diets that produce a high amount of ammonia or copper. Plenty of water and light small meals are recommended if you see early signs or liver problems with your pet. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Pain, swelling at site, lameness, limping |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Denestra with SAMe is a supplement for dogs and cats that helps support liver. Denestra increases the amount of Glutathione, a naturally occurring antioxidant in cats and dogs that promotes liver cell regeneration. |
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| Omega Fatty Acids: |
| Omega Fatty Acids is not a disease, but may pet foods do not include this essential ingredient. Omega Fatty acids promote healthy skin, coat, and joint and have an anti-inflammatory effect that can also reduce allergies. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Lack of Omega fatty acids in diet can result in dry skin, excessive shedding or damaging of coat, itching, and allergies |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Omega Caps Regular, Omega Caps Extra Strength and Omega Caps HP Snip Tips all contain essential fatty acids, vitamins and DHA that not only help skin and coat, but also development of brain in puppies if given to mother during pregnancy. |
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| Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease: |
| This is most often caused in senior dogs and cats. Older pets lose flexibility and experience pain in their joints caused by the degeneration of cartilage between the bones. Some pets may even feel pain when touched in inflamed area. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Stiffness of movement, difficulty getting up, lameness and swelling |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Joint Max Liquid Formula incorporates Glucosamine and Chondroitin as well as Vitamin C in a liquid format, ideal for senior pets. It also comes in a Hypoallergenic Concentrate for pets with allergies. |
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| Stool Eating or Coprophagy: | 
Nixit Stool-Eating Preventative (10.5 oz) |
| Pets that eat their feces usually suffer from poor diet. Vitamin B deficiency is the common problem in coprophagic pets. It is an unhealthy habit and preventative measures should be taken so that your pet does not make it a regular habit. |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Eating own stool, eating other pet's feces, malnutrition, sniffing feces |
| Prevention and Cure |
| Nixit is an anti-coprophagy supplement that discourages stool eating behavior. It also has Vitamin B complex to take care of any Vitamin B deficiency in your dog. |
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| Shedding: |
| Dogs and cats sometime shed seasonally, but if you notice excessive shedding year round, they might not have a healthy skin and coat. Excessive shedding can also mean poor nutrition in their diets, stress or some other underlying disorder |
| Common Symptoms include: |
| Shedding, rapid hair loss, bald spots, dull dry hair, itching |
| Prevention and Cure |
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