Could your dog get Alzheimer's?

Could your dog get Alzheimer's? No, but there is a canine condition that's similar. Dog owners should know what to look for, because there are ways to help.

Renee Payne dotes on her shepherd husky Wray. So when Wray starting acting strangely, Payne knew something wasn't right.

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WQAD

Teenager and cat both diagnosed with MRSA

An Illinois teenager is recovering along with her cat, after both were diagnosed with MRSA.

Her mother thought her daughter just had a spider bite on her arm, but when it just kept getting worse, she took her to the doctor.

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GAP

Young children with dogs get immunity boost

Scientists have found that Man's best friend is also good for his children too, for young kids who live with a dog may get an immune-system boost against asthma and other allergies.

Joachim Heinrich of the Institute of Epidemiology at the Heimholtz Centre in Munich, Germany, led an investigation into more than 3,000 children, whose health was closely monitored from birth to the age of six.

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Gear News

Luxury Pet House: 21st Century Pet Pampering

Looking to out-pet-pamper your neighbor? Korean-based Autoelex may have the answer. Their over-the-top Luxury Pet House offers PC-managed controls, temperature and humidity limits, and much more.

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PET PROS HELP OUR PET OWNERS

This week's answers from our Pros:

• Pom-Poo has been diagnosed with a collasping trachea: My Pom-Poo has been diagnosed with a collasping trachea, he coughs constantly and is taking Predisone....which doesn't seem to do much except make him eat more and gain weight, which in turn will put more pressure on his windpipe....Is there anything else I can do. I would like to get him off this perscripton.

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  4 Pet Pros responded to this pet owner's question

• 11 month old French Bulldog that has had Chronic Diarrhea, & specialist is stumped: We have a 11 month old French Bulldog that has had Chronic Diarrhea since we got him. We just spent a ton of money testing fecal, urine, blood, allergies, etc. at a specialist and they couldn't find anything. What could this be and what can we do to help the little guy? Could this maybe IBS? What can you do in that case?

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  2 Pet Pros responded to this pet owner's question

• Cat won't stop licking and is losing all her hair. Help!: I have a 3 year old female cat that will not stop licking herself. She has pulled a lot of her hair out that she can reach. What can I do for her.

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  1 Pet Pro responded to this pet owner's question

• Dog with liver problems, distended belly. Other treatments?: My 13 year old mixed breed dog has been diagnosed with liver problems. His belly was distended and the vet removed quite a bit of liquid. She has 2 Lipoform chew tablets daily, Amoxicillin 500 mg cap 1 twice daily for 10 days, Benazepril 10 mg once daily, Furosemide 50 mg, 1/2 tablet twice daily to control fluid in abdomen. Is there any other treatment available to help with the fluid problem, to keep him comfortable, and hopefully extend his life? Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.

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  0 Pet Pros responded to this pet owner's question

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Why Kids Need Pets

Here are just a few of the many responses we receive each week from pet owners across the US:

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"I want to thank you for the pet health alerts. The last one saved both my dog and me from big trouble!"

JS, Reno, NV"

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