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Because of its relative rarity, tuberculosis is often diagnosed only by postmortem examination. While the animal is still alive, the tuberculin test might be applied, but this has been found generally unreliable in carnivorous animals. The better approach would be to attempt to identify the tuberculosis germ by means of a bacteriological examination of the sputum or the bowel discharge. An Xray may assist materially in diagnosis. Obviously tuberculosis is a problem for the veterinarian.
The first step in treating proctitis is the removal of the cause. Then a bland diet is fed, and sedative, soothing, antiseptic, and tonic medications are administered either orally or directly into the rectum.
You can help alleviate the allergy by vacuuming frequently and dusting the areas your dog spends much time in (like his sleeping area).
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Ear hematomas usually result from neglected inflammations of the lining membranes of the ear—in other words, from ear canker. The constant shaking of the head and the vigorous scratching of the ears are the direct and most common causes of the condition. Ear infestations of lice, mites, ticks, or fleas can also cause the digging and scratching that may lead to hematoma. The condition may more rarely come about as the result of a severe injury to the ear.
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It is obvious that if a dog is never permitted on the street without a leash, the problem of carchasing will not arise. However, assuming that this is not a practicable procedure and that the animal is in the habit of chasing cars, how is the habit to be broken? Here is a routine method suggested by trainers. Stand on the sidewalk or lawn with your dog and have a friend drive a car past you. Hold a small, light piece of chain in your hand. As the animal rushes at the car, throw the chain at its hind legs. Repeat the procedure several times. The dog’s mind does not realize that you threw the chain. It comes to associate the blow from the chain with the passing car, and feels that somehow it has been attacked by the car. Repeated performance of this procedure sooner or later will break the animal of the carchasing habit.
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