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Agility, Herding, & Working Dogs

Are you and your pet in agility, hunting dog, or guard dog training? Just like a high performance athlete, your agility, working or herding dog can suffer injuries. Make sure you treat your pet’s injuries the way you’d treat your own: with rest, ice and appropriate medication. Dietary supplements like Omega 3 fatty acids help dogs recover more quickly from injuries and along with chondroprotectives, help keep joints healthy on a long-term basis.

Bouncing Back From Injury With Help from Antioxidants and Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Drug Reaction in Herding Dogs
Joint Protection Guidelines for working, herding and agility dogs
Alternatives to Knee Surgery
The latest on working in pairs

The articles here were answered by a variety of pharmacists and veterinarians

Date	Category	Topic
02/23/08	Bone & Joint Care	DOES SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE REQUIRE SURGERY?
02/18/08	Pain/Inflammation	KNEE INJURY
02/18/08	Pain/Inflammation	KNEE INJURY
02/13/08	Bone & Joint Care	BEAGLE KNEE PROBLEM
02/05/08	Pain/Inflammation	TORN CARTILAGE AND WEIGHT LOSS
01/30/08	Bone & Joint Care	SELCTION OF JOINT TREATMENT
01/25/08	Antifungal/Antiprotozoal	MY BOSTON TERRIER IS SELF CHEWING
01/11/08	Other	SUDDEN ONSET OF PAIN & MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS
01/06/08	Other	DOES MY HORSE HAVE HEARTWORMS?
12/14/07	Other	TORN ACL
12/04/07	Pain/Inflammation	HIP PAIN
11/02/07	Bone & Joint Care	TORN LIGAMENT RIGHT REAR LEG. (KNEE)
10/27/07	Pain/Inflammation	ARTHRITIS PAIN
10/19/07	Skin Care	VERY ITCHY DOG
10/11/07	Bone & Joint Care	WHAT CAUSES PUPPY ARTHRITIS, BEST CURE?!!!
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Agility, Herding, & Working Dogs Facts:

Only 20% of dogs significantly improve following knee surgery

Chondroprotectives help prevent and treat knee damage

Some herding dogs have a gene that causes drug sensitivity

Laboratory tests can determine which dogs have genes for drug sensitivity

This information is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.

The information about medications is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian.

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