can ivdd in dogs be cured?
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If the diagnosis reveals mild to moderate injury, treatment may include the administration of steroids and anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling and pain, with confined rest required for four to six weeks or so. In more severe cases, surgery may be advised to open up the space around the spinal cord.
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There's currently no cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The main aim of treatment is to relieve the symptoms as much as possible and slow down its progression. As the condition becomes more advanced, end of life (palliative) care will be offered.
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There is no cure for dog flu. Treatment is supportive, and your veterinarian can advise you on the best ways to keep your dog comfortable during his illness and recovery. Some dogs may require supportive care, such as fluids, to aid their recovery, as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications to reduce fevers.
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The medicine is given lifelong, but may need to be increased periodically if the disease progresses. Treatment will often reverse many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism; most dogs will have improved skin and hair, lose weight, and have more energy than before they were treated.
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IMHA is a considered a treatable condition. Aggressive medical care is required, however, to help dogs with IMHA and most require hospitalization. The immune response against the red cells must be controlled with immunosuppressive drugs. Blood clot formation must be prevented with thromboprophylactic medications.
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The number of dogs diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has increased three-fold in thirty years. In survival rates from almost the same time, only 50% survived the first 60 days after diagnosis and went on to be successfully treated at home.
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Alizin® is the most safe and effective treatment option for unwanted mating and pregnancy in dogs, and it can be used up to 45 days after mating.
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You can buy BV treatment over the counter instore at your local pharmacy or online to treat the infection. However if this method of bacterial vaginosis treatment fails then it can be treated with antibiotics.
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Application of Betadine Another great feature of povidone iodine, according to Karen Becker, is that it's also safe for the dog to lick the area after being treated.
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If the diarrhea is very severe, you may want to also give your dog some loperamide (Imodium AD™), which can help to reduce fluid loss until the rice-water fast, white rice and acidophilus, and the dog's own healing system can overcome the diarrhea.
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The good news is that you can help your dog feel better with a food that is formulated to provide the digestive care they need. Hill's® nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet® i/d®, clinical nutrition specially formulated to help settle digestive upsets in dogs.
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Cancer is a leading cause of death in older dogs. Your Sheltie, however, is a bit more prone to certain kinds of cancer that can appear at a younger age. Many cancers are cured by surgical removal, and some types are treatable with chemotherapy, but for all types, early detection is critical!
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Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) in Dogs. Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) in dogs can be described as a slipped disk, ruptured disk, herniated disk, or bulging disk. This condition mostly affects Dachshunds, Shih Tzus, Pekingese, and Beagles.
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Imodium (loperamide) is another over-the-counter medication dogs can take, which also helps resolve diarrhea.
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Aside from mild cases, strictly speaking there is no “cure” for IBS. It can be managed and controlled in many situations but a “cure” and “fix” model to “get rid off it” is not, unfortunately, a reasonable approach given the current level of the science.
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Fries. Changing the dog's diet and supplementing taurine has led to a reversal of the DCM in some instances. Unfortunately, the improvements may take six to twelve months to occur. “In many of the cases, the dogs are already in heart failure by the time DCM is diagnosed.
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Genetics of IVDD. Although IVDD is highly heritable, it is not a simple genetic disorder that can be tested for in the same way as Cord1 PRA or Lafora Disease which are also found in Dachshunds. It is likely to be a disease caused by multiple genes as well as environmental and lifestyle factors.