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The new user friendly “do-it-yourself” home pregnancy test for mares. It is designed for use by the horse owner or the stable manager, in the field or stable. It is safe, easy, and accurate.

The test is based on immuno-assay technology and detects the presence (or absence) of the pregnancy hormone ECG (PMSG). Results in the form of blue dots are produced in about an hour. Just get a few drops with the lancet provided and wet the end of the Q-Tip. (continue reading…)

The E.R.D.-HealthScreen® Urine Tests is rapid immunological test for identifying microalbuminuria, uses monoclonal antibodies specifically targeted against feline or canine albumin. Quick results in less than 5 minutes, allowing additional blood/urine sampling if needed. Semi-quantitative. Shows negative, low, medium, high and very high positive test results. Extremely accurate – no false results.

The E.R.D.-HealthScreen® Urine Tests detect small amounts of albumin in the urine. Conventional urine tests (urine specific gravity, BUN, creatinine) don’t detect kidney damage until – 75% of kidney function is lost. Animals that belong to a risk group for attaining a chronic kidney affliction as a result of age or genetic predisposition could be screened annually using the E.R.D. Health-screen ®. (continue reading…)

Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets and can cause serious health problems in addition to painful tooth loss or gum disease. Symptoms of this disease includes yellow and brown tartar, red inflamed gums and persistent bad breath. 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3 according to the American Veterinary Dental Society.

Breath and Dental Care Treat is aids in prevention of peridontal disease and healthy gums. Contains no sugar, no fluoride, no bleaches, no peroxide, natural breath freshening agent, and non carcinogenic and also contains a breath freshener.

Take your dog to the veterinarian if the tartar remains despite your efforts. They can clean the teeth professionally, but it requires putting her to sleep for the process. DETAILS

Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection caused by inhalation of foreign material. The severity of the inflammation depends on the material inhaled and the distribution of foreign material in the lungs. A common cause of aspiration pneumonia is the improper administration of liquid medicines. Animals that breathe in vomit while partially choked are at risk for aspiration pneumonia as well. Disturbances in the normal swallowing mechanism, such as in anesthetized or comatose animals, or in animals with deformities such as cleft palate, may also lead to aspiration pneumonia. Cats are particularly susceptible to Aspiration pneumonia caused by aspiration of tasteless products such as mineral oil.

A history suggesting that a foreign substance might have been inhaled is the most important clue to diagnosing this disease. Signs include labored or rapid breathing, rapid heart rate, and fever. Other signs include bluish mucous membranes and airway spasms. A sweetish, off-smelling breath may be detected, which becomes more intense as the disease progress. This is often associated with a nasal discharge that sometimes is tinged reddish brown or green. Occasionally, evidence of the breathed-in material can be seen in the nasal discharge or coughed-up material. (continue reading…)

Infectious tracheobronchitis results from inflammation of the upper ways. It is a mild disease that normally improves on its own. However it can progress to fatal bronchopneumonia in puppies or to chronic bronchitis in weakened, ill, or aged dogs. The disease spread rapidly among susceptible dogs housed in close confinement such as veterinary hospitals or kennels.

A number of viral and bacterial organisms can cause kennel cough. It is common to have infections with more than one of these organisms at the same time. Stress and environmental changes such as extremes of ventilation, temperature, and humidity appear to increase the dogs susceptible to disease as well as its severity.

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Alopecia is the partial or complete lack of hairs in areas where they are normally present. Hair loss is a sign and its underlying cause must be determined for the condition to be successfully treated. If a dog has hair loss and is also scratching the area excessively, the itching should be investigated first.

There are many causes of hair loss, which can be congenital or acquired. Congenital means the animal is born with the condition. Congenital hair loss may or may not be hereditary. It may be apparent at or shortly after birth. In acquired hair loss, the dog is born with normal hair coat. It has or had normal follicle at one time, and is or was capable of producing structurally normal hairs. Any disease that can affect hair follicles can cause hair loss. Acquired hair loss can be inflammatory or noninflammatory.

Disease that can directly cause destruction or damage to the hair shaft or follicle include bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections, skin trauma such as burns, and poisoning caused by mercury, thallium, or iodine. These diseases tend to be inflammatory. (continue reading…)