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3 Common Forms of Dog Dermatitis: Atopic, Flea ...
Dogs can get itchy, scratchy, and downright uncomfortable because of something called dermatitis. Dermatitis, simply put, is an inflammation of the skin, which can lead to redness, itching, and sometimes...
3 Common Forms of Dog Dermatitis: Atopic, Flea ...
Dogs can get itchy, scratchy, and downright uncomfortable because of something called dermatitis. Dermatitis, simply put, is an inflammation of the skin, which can lead to redness, itching, and sometimes...
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A Complete Guide to Dog Food Allergies: Signs, ...
A food allergy is the body's immune system "overreacting" to one or more specific dietary proteins or carbohydrates. The immune system sees the ingredient as a foreign substance and a...
A Complete Guide to Dog Food Allergies: Signs, ...
A food allergy is the body's immune system "overreacting" to one or more specific dietary proteins or carbohydrates. The immune system sees the ingredient as a foreign substance and a...
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Preventing and Treating Hot Spots in Dogs: A Co...
It's hot spot (acute moist dermatitis) season, so let’s talk about how we can prevent and treat them! These red, inflamed, and often painful areas can appear suddenly and escalate...
Preventing and Treating Hot Spots in Dogs: A Co...
It's hot spot (acute moist dermatitis) season, so let’s talk about how we can prevent and treat them! These red, inflamed, and often painful areas can appear suddenly and escalate...
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Dog Tick Tips + Prevention
Summer happens to be the favorite time of year for one of the most commonly overlooked creepy critters as well, the tick. Ticks can be a threat to both us...
Dog Tick Tips + Prevention
Summer happens to be the favorite time of year for one of the most commonly overlooked creepy critters as well, the tick. Ticks can be a threat to both us...
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7 Halloween Dos and Don’ts Every Dog Parent Nee...
Halloween is creeping up, and while it can be a treat for us, it can be a little more… tricky for our furry friends. From costume mishaps to decoration dangers,...
7 Halloween Dos and Don’ts Every Dog Parent Nee...
Halloween is creeping up, and while it can be a treat for us, it can be a little more… tricky for our furry friends. From costume mishaps to decoration dangers,...
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What to Do If Your Dog Gets Stung by a Wasp or Bee
Let's look at how to care for bee or wasp stings, signs your dog has been stung, how vets treat serious allergic reactions, remedies for bee stings, and as a...
What to Do If Your Dog Gets Stung by a Wasp or Bee
Let's look at how to care for bee or wasp stings, signs your dog has been stung, how vets treat serious allergic reactions, remedies for bee stings, and as a...
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Safety Tips for Dogs This 4th of July
The 4th of July is almost here! For us, it's a day of celebration, festive foods, and fireworks. For dogs, it can be a time of celebration, staring at festive...
Safety Tips for Dogs This 4th of July
The 4th of July is almost here! For us, it's a day of celebration, festive foods, and fireworks. For dogs, it can be a time of celebration, staring at festive...
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Protect Your Dog's Paws This Summer: Tips to Pr...
Summer is finally here! With temperatures rising, we need to be extra careful to prevent paw burns. Let’s dive into what you should look out for, how to prevent burns,...
Protect Your Dog's Paws This Summer: Tips to Pr...
Summer is finally here! With temperatures rising, we need to be extra careful to prevent paw burns. Let’s dive into what you should look out for, how to prevent burns,...
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The One Big Myth About Dog Training
The most common misconception I read or hear about when it comes to dog training is that you must be the alpha of the pack or the “pack leader.” However,...
The One Big Myth About Dog Training
The most common misconception I read or hear about when it comes to dog training is that you must be the alpha of the pack or the “pack leader.” However,...
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Dogs and Children
Some of us in the world are daring enough to add children of the human sort to our home in addition to our fur babies. There are important factors we...
Dogs and Children
Some of us in the world are daring enough to add children of the human sort to our home in addition to our fur babies. There are important factors we...
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Loose Leash Walking Tips
I would like to spend this time talking about how to train a dog to walk gently and calmly on the leash and hopefully save some folks’ arms and shoulders.
Loose Leash Walking Tips
I would like to spend this time talking about how to train a dog to walk gently and calmly on the leash and hopefully save some folks’ arms and shoulders.
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Voluntary Crate Training: Part 2
When we are training our dog to voluntarily crate, we want the consequences of going into the crate to be good or favorable. This will in turn increase and eventually...
Voluntary Crate Training: Part 2
When we are training our dog to voluntarily crate, we want the consequences of going into the crate to be good or favorable. This will in turn increase and eventually...
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It's an Emergency! Part 4: Diabetic Ketoacidosi...
Diabetes mellitus (commonly just called diabetes) is a common condition in both dogs and cats that is typically managed with daily insulin injections and close diet and exercise monitoring.
It's an Emergency! Part 4: Diabetic Ketoacidosi...
Diabetes mellitus (commonly just called diabetes) is a common condition in both dogs and cats that is typically managed with daily insulin injections and close diet and exercise monitoring.
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It's an Emergency! Part 3: Seizures in Dogs
Seizures in dogs are always a scary thing to witness. In short a seizure is an uncontrolled, high level of electrical activity in the brain that causes a huge variety...
It's an Emergency! Part 3: Seizures in Dogs
Seizures in dogs are always a scary thing to witness. In short a seizure is an uncontrolled, high level of electrical activity in the brain that causes a huge variety...
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It's an Emergency! Part 2: Urinary Blockage
Urinary blockage in dogs and cats can be a distressing and potentially life-threatening condition that veterinary professionals take special care to educate the public about.
It's an Emergency! Part 2: Urinary Blockage
Urinary blockage in dogs and cats can be a distressing and potentially life-threatening condition that veterinary professionals take special care to educate the public about.
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It's an Emergency! Part 1: Gastric Dilation Vol...
Gastric dilation volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening condition that commonly affects larger, deep-chested dog breeds and demands immediate attention and intervention.
It's an Emergency! Part 1: Gastric Dilation Vol...
Gastric dilation volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening condition that commonly affects larger, deep-chested dog breeds and demands immediate attention and intervention.
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Antibiotic Resistance and Its Threat to Healthcare
Antibiotic resistance, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is a major threat to both human and animal healthcare. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), antibiotic...
Antibiotic Resistance and Its Threat to Healthcare
Antibiotic resistance, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is a major threat to both human and animal healthcare. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), antibiotic...
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Bacterial Biofilms: The Mayberry of Microbiology
Among those species of bacteria that have learned to live together, there are some that have learned to create biofilms. Bacterial biofilms are safe havens for cells to hide from...
Bacterial Biofilms: The Mayberry of Microbiology
Among those species of bacteria that have learned to live together, there are some that have learned to create biofilms. Bacterial biofilms are safe havens for cells to hide from...
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My Journey With Lavengel
I began my journey in research working in a microbiology lab at East Tennessee State University. I was assigned to a project studying the efficacy of a novel, all-natural, potentially...
My Journey With Lavengel
I began my journey in research working in a microbiology lab at East Tennessee State University. I was assigned to a project studying the efficacy of a novel, all-natural, potentially...
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Andy Clark Describes Many Avenues for Use of th...
Another high potential use for Lavengel® is for those who incur radiation burns during treatment for breast cancer. Clark explains that the breast is particularly susceptible to radiation dermatitis. “Four...
Andy Clark Describes Many Avenues for Use of th...
Another high potential use for Lavengel® is for those who incur radiation burns during treatment for breast cancer. Clark explains that the breast is particularly susceptible to radiation dermatitis. “Four...
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RTD Neutraceuticals, LLC Receives U.S. Patent f...
RTD Neutraceuticals, LLC, (now AOX Biopharma, LLC) Johnson City, TN, has been awarded a United States patent, “Topical Gel Compositions for the Treatment of Staphylococcal Infections,” for the efficacy of...
RTD Neutraceuticals, LLC Receives U.S. Patent f...
RTD Neutraceuticals, LLC, (now AOX Biopharma, LLC) Johnson City, TN, has been awarded a United States patent, “Topical Gel Compositions for the Treatment of Staphylococcal Infections,” for the efficacy of...
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The Lavengel Origin Story: Told by Inventor W. ...
What we found was unexpected. Not only did Lavengel® not promote the growth of pathogens, it successfully inhibited the growth of bacteria known to populate burns and wounds: Staphylococcus aureus,...
The Lavengel Origin Story: Told by Inventor W. ...
What we found was unexpected. Not only did Lavengel® not promote the growth of pathogens, it successfully inhibited the growth of bacteria known to populate burns and wounds: Staphylococcus aureus,...
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Burgeoning Local Startup Seen as Guide for Othe...
One of Andy Clark’s latest projects started when he learned a co-worker was using lavender oil to temporarily relieve pain caused by his shingles. “He would put some lavender oil...
Burgeoning Local Startup Seen as Guide for Othe...
One of Andy Clark’s latest projects started when he learned a co-worker was using lavender oil to temporarily relieve pain caused by his shingles. “He would put some lavender oil...
