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| I found Part 2 Here it is I accidentally deleted it. From: Dr Andrew Jones Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed Website: www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com PART 2 The At Home Pet Health Exam Today’s course focuses on the skin, musculoskeletal system, gastrointestinal system, genital and urinary system. The Skin The skin is the largest organ of your pet’s body and is reflective of what is going on in the body. Regularly brush your pet looking for fleas, lice or ticks. The hair coat should be soft and shiny. If you are seeing areas of hair loss in your pet then you may be dealing with certain skin conditions such as mange, ringworm, hypothyroid disease or allergies; treatments for these are discussed in detail in the e-book, Veterinary Secrets Revealed. If your pet has areas of hair loss around the face that are not itchy, then he may have a type of mange called demodex. This small parasite shows up in pets with depressed immune systems. One very safe effective treatment is Vitamin E given at 400IU per 40lbs once daily for 3-4 weeks. See www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com for more details. If your pet has an excess of flaky skin (dandruff), then she may be in need of an essential fatty acid supplement. Flax is the best source for dogs at a dose of 1 teaspoon per cup of dog food. For cats use the liquid supplement (such as fish oil). Take note of any palpable lumps or bumps. Lipomas (benign fatty tumors) commonly occur on the chest wall. If your dog has a soft moveable lump on her chest, then it is probably a fatty tumor. Sebaceaous cysts are another common lump; they can often be distinguished by squeezing out a cheesy substance. They are also very soft. Lumps and bumps become more prevalent as your pet ages and their immune system weakens. The most important thing in helping your pet is having them on a premium quality diet and supplementing with additional antioxidants. The ones I suggest using are Vitamin E and Vitamin C and specific flavanoids. Any lumps that are firm, rapidly growing, not easily moveable should be considered serious and examined by your veterinarian. Musculoskeletal. In this part of the exam we focus on the muscles and bones that help your pet move. Starting at the neck, run your hand along the spine to the base of the tail. Feel the muscles on both sides of the spine and notice if any feel unusually firm or knotted. Pets can get a variety of conditions that will lead to muscle spasms in their back muscles. Massage any tight muscles and take note of the area. A common condition in active dogs is to develop fusing of the spine (spondylosis). This can lead to decreased mobility, pinched vertebrae and back pain. Your pet will benefit from regular massage of the lower lumbar spinal muscles. Place your hands on either side of the spine and use deep circular digital pressure with your thumbs. Work on the affected area once daily for 5 minutes. Next, palpate the bones and muscles of the legs. Start on the legs at the toes. Apply moderate pressure to the joints and move each joint back and forth. On the front legs pay close attention to any discomfort in the elbow or shoulder; these are common areas of arthritis. In the rear limbs, pay close attention to the knee and the hips for these are commonly arthritic. Your pet will resist moving these joints and may even yelp if she has arthritis. There are a number of things that can be done for your pet, and in the e-book, www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com, I talk about the use of acupressure. The “Aspirin” spot is called the BL-60 point. It is located on your pets back leg, in the loose tissue behind their hock (ankle); it is behind the large ligament called the Achilles tendon. Press on this area for 1 minute twice daily for 2 weeks to assess its effectiveness. Lift up your pet’s tail and examine the anus. If your pet is dragging her bum, then she may have an anal gland problem. The anal glands are located just under the skin at the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock position. You can put firm pressure on the outside of the anus squeezing with your thumb and forefinger to drain the anal glands. Be careful not to get yourself squirted with anal gland material. A great way to prevent anal gland problems is with the addition of fiber to your pet’s diet. I have a detailed section of anal gland problems in www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com. Evaluation of the genital and urinary system. In male dogs look at the sheath of the penis to ensure there is no abnormal discharge. This is more common in intact males, so an easy remedy is to have your dog neutered. In female dogs examine the vulva. A common problem is skin fold infections. These can be treated by washing the skin folds twice daily with an antiseptic such as Hibitane and applying a soothing cream such as Aloe Vera. The urinary system is more difficult to evaluate, but there are some things you can do at home. Signs of a bladder infection are frequently urination, which may have blood and may be painful. There are a number of home remedies for bladder infections; the most effective are Vitamin C and Cranberry juice. The Vitamin C acidifies the urine making it more difficult for the bacteria to grow, as well as dissolving the more common type of crystal, struvite. The Vitamin C dose is 250mg per 20lbs daily. There are more details in www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com. If you have a male cat, then it is imperative to determine that he is not completely blocked up. Using your thumb and other four fingers, palpate the entire lower abdomen. An obstructed bladder will feel like a firm distended balloon. If your male cat has this condition, it is an emergency and he must be treated by a veterinarian. !!! I discuss ways to prevent your cat from getting obstructed; the most important thing is to feed a diet higher in moisture. This is accomplished with canned food. Then depending on the type of crystal he has it is important to either acidify the urine (with struvite) or make the urine more alkaline (oxalate crystals). An easy way to acidify the urine is to raise the meat protein level. Making the urine more alkaline involves decreasing the protein level and adding a supplement, potassium citrate. Gastrointestinal. A common problem for pets is vomiting and diarrhea. Any vomiting pet must be evaluated for dehydration. If your pet is profusely vomiting (ie every few hours), then they are getting dehydrated and need veterinary care. If your pet is still consuming water and occasionally vomiting, then you can try some of the home remedies. Two home remedies that are effective include HOMEOPATHIC and HERBAL remedies. Nux vomica is an effective homeopathic remedy for vomiting. Give 1 tablet of the 30C strength per 40lbs once daily for 3-5 days. GINGER. A tasty addition for a curry is also effective for vomiting. The dried herb dose is 25mg per lb or 1 drop per lb twice daily of the tincture. More are discussed in www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com Diarrhea can be caused by a number of different things, from garbage, to parasites, to infectious agents (such as parvovirus). Most cases of diarrhea respond to symptomatic treatment at home and the most effective one is 24 HOUR FAST. Stop putting food into your pet for 24 hours (Day 1). This allows the intestines to rest and regenerate. Always have access to plenty of fresh water. After 24 hours introduce a bland food for the next 24 hours (Day 2). Plain white cooked rice for dogs, feeding equivalent cups of rice as their normal diet. For cats, protein is essential, try cooked chicken breast with the rice. After a day of the bland food mix ½ regular diet and ½ bland diet (Day 3). By the end of day 3 they should be back on their normal diet. This concludes Part 2 of the Veterinary Secrets Revealed Minicourse, The At Home Pet Health Exam. You will receive Part 3 of the minicourse two days from today. Sincerely, Dr Andrew Jones For ways to treat your pet’s problems with over 1000 safe, natural and effective at home remedies visit: www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com. Copyright Veterinary Secrets Revealed 2124 Ymir Road Nelson, BC, V1L 6Y9 250-352-7861 www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com
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