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Canine epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurologic brain disease which has seizure activity as its symptom. The seizure can be from mild to severe and may be proceeded by a sign (aura) from the dog, such as whining, pacing, or there may be no sign, or it may be missed by the owner. There are medications for treatment.

The very best articles on Epilepsy and its treatment options are at :

http://www.labbies.com/epilepsy.htm

Dr Dodds  questions on the implication of frequent vaccination on seizure activity :

http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/chang_vac.htm

FDA approves first drug for obesity in dogs

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January 5, 2007

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today is announcing the approval of Slentrol (dirlotapide), a prescription drug for the management of obesity in dogs. Slentrol reduces appetite and fat absorption to produce weight loss. A veterinarian will determine whether the dog should be treated, based on the dog’s weight and general health. Continue reading FDA approves first drug for obesity in dogs

New strain of canine parvo virus

A team of Oklahoma State University (OSU) veterinarians, virologists and pathologists at the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (OADDL) recently published a paper in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology on their findings from a Canine parvovirus (CPV) study. Led by Dr. Sanjay Kapil, the group is the first to describe the CPV type 2c variant in the United States. Continue reading New strain of canine parvo virus

AVSAB help for pets with behavioral problem

Finding Help for a Pet with a Behavioral Problem

It is extremely important for pet owners to report any change in an animal’s behavior to a veterinarian before starting a behavior modification program. Behavioral signs may be the first or only indication that an animal has an underlying health problem. Continue reading AVSAB help for pets with behavioral problem

AVSAB position statement on punishment for behavior modification

The AVSAB’s position is that punishment (e.g. choke chains, pinch collars, and electronic collars) should not be used as a first-line or early-use treatment for behavior problems. This is due to the potential adverse effects which include but are not limited to: inhibition of learning, increased fear-related and aggressive behaviors, and injury to animals and people interacting with animals.
Continue reading AVSAB position statement on punishment for behavior modification

AVSAB statement on effects of punishment

American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
Position Statement on Adverse effects of Punishment

http://www.avsabonline.org/avsabonline/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=118

Adverse Effects of Punishment

Punishment can be effective in specific cases, but it must be used carefully due to the difficulties of performing it properly compared to positive reinforcement and due to its potential adverse effects. The following is a description of the difficulties and adverse effects that one should be aware of when using punishment (aversives). Continue reading AVSAB statement on effects of punishment