CONDITION HIP DYSPLASIA


DEFINITION


CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT


NSAIDs, surgery


NATURAL REMEDY


DIET CHANGE


Natural diet; reduced calories, if needed


LIFESTYLE CHANGE


HOT SPOTS IBD


(inflammatory bowel disease)


KIDNEY OR LIVER DISEASE


Acute moist dermatitis, often of unknown cause


Inflammation of any part of the gastrointestinaltract; diagnosed by biopsy of the affected part


A decline or breakdown in function of either organ. Acute: Usually from infection or toxins. Chronic: Common result of aging


SEPARATION ANXIETY


Behavioral problem resulting in destruction to the dog or house


UTI


(urinary tract infection)


Bacterial infection of the urinary tract, usually the bladder; stones and tumors in the bladder can also cause urinary tract disorders


Steroids, antibiotics


Herbs, homeopathics, fatty acids, antioxidants


Enzymes,


probiotics, glutamine, herbs, homeopathics


No medication available: fluid support, phosphorus binders


Herbs, homeopathics, fatty acids, antioxi- dants, probiotics


Natural diet; reduced phosphorus and proteins, if needed


Natural diet


Eliminate possible causes, such as fleas or allergies


Natural diet


Eliminate possible causes, such as food intolerances, food allergies, infections


Fluids adminstered at home as needed


Mood-altering medication


Flower essences, herbs, theanine, homeopathics


Medicated diet, antibiotics; surgery for stones; chemotherapy for tumors


Herbs,


homeopathics, olive leaf extract


Natural diet


No vaccines; behavior modification


Natural canned food or natural moistened dry food


Feed a moist diet to encourage frequent urination


Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats; his latest book is Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. Visit PetCareNaturally.com.


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