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Docusate is a laxative medication used to soften dry or hard stools and assist with constipation and bloating in dogs, cats, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and rabbits. Docusate comes as oral tablets, capsules, soft gels, and liquid suspension or syrup for oral use.
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When a tooth is broken with the pulp exposed, there are only two choices for treatment: root canal therapy or extraction. Root canal therapy involves removing the pulp from the center of an injured tooth, sterilizing the canal, and replacing the removed pulp with dental materials; this prevents bacteria from penetrating the center of the tooth. Root canal therapy is less invasive than extraction but requires advanced training and specialized equipment.
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Dogs love their owners unconditionally and science has proven as much. Their senses of smell and hearing are intensely tied to their recognition of their family members.
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When a tooth is broken with the pulp exposed, there are only two choices for treatment: root canal therapy or extraction. Root canal therapy involves removing the pulp from the center of an injured tooth, sterilizing the canal, and replacing the removed pulp with dental materials; this prevents bacteria from penetrating the center of the tooth. Root canal therapy is less invasive than extraction but requires advanced training and specialized equipment.
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Training your dog in advance for travel is the ideal situation. Positive reinforcement training can be used to help dogs relax so that they can travel calmly and safely. Medications can be helpful for dogs who become physically ill or experience anxiety when traveling.
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Ear and body handling are essential skills for every dog. Teaching trust and comfort for ear handling is best done before an infection occurs. Training for ear handling should be done when the ears are not painful. Using sedation and anesthesia is always a good idea for painful ears.
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The terms alpha and dominant are often misused when it comes to dog behavior. When dogs exhibit undesirable behaviors, including aggression, they are not attempting to become "alpha". Using confrontational training techniques to subdue a dog and reduce its status can cause physical and emotional damage to dogs and their people.
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Dogs are routinely neutered to prevent undesirable behaviors such as urine marking as well as to prevent unplanned litters of puppies. Neutering has both positive and negative health and behavioral consequences. Talk to your veterinarian about whether and when to neuter.
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Play and exercise are crucial for the wellbeing of every single dog. Choosing the right kinds of play and best plan for exercise helps dogs be well-rounded and appreciated companions.
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Settling in the house and remaining calm when approached or handled are great life skills for any dog. Like any skill, these behaviors are learned through practice. Positive reinforcement techniques can be used to teach dogs how to settle and relax on cue.