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    Dr. Jack’S Dog Facts: A Guide to Common Canine Ailments
    Dr. Jack’S Dog Facts: A Guide to Common Canine Ailments
    Dr. Jack’S Dog Facts: A Guide to Common Canine Ailments
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    Dr. Jack’S Dog Facts: A Guide to Common Canine Ailments

    By John Bloxham

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    While not a textbook, this is an easily understood, clear explanation, accompanied by good advice, for the treatment of many common maydays
    encountered by our dogs. Dr. Jacks bedside manner and family doctor approach is both refreshing and enlightening; it makes for an enjoyable and
    rewarding read.

    Owen McFadden, DVM
    Midlothian Animal Clinic
    Midlothian, Virginia

    Dr. Bloxham brings good practical insight as well as a little personality into this informative book. A good read for the novice and, also, for the seasoned pet owner.

    Michael Zuccaro, DVM
    Brook Run Animal Clinic
    Richmond, VA
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateJun 27, 2014
    ISBN9781496921369
    Dr. Jack’S Dog Facts: A Guide to Common Canine Ailments
    Author

    John Bloxham

    Dr. Jack (John) Bloxham has practiced veterinary medicine for over fifty years since his graduation from Auburn University. Having practiced both with large animals and small, he has enjoyed having fostered wonderful relationships with his four legged patients and their owners. Dr. Jack has been appreciated as an excellent diagnostician and a skilled surgeon by his patients and technicians whom have been fortunate enough to have worked with him. It has been estimated that Dr. Jack has had many thousands of patients through the years!

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      Dr. Jack’S Dog Facts - John Bloxham

      © 2014 John Bloxham, D.V.M.. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 06/26/2014

      ISBN: 978-1-4969-2135-2 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4969-2136-9 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2014911056

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      Dedication

      Foreword

      Chapter One The Head

      A. The Nose

      B. The Eyes

      C. The Ears

      D. The Muzzle

      Chapter Two The Neck

      A. Throat Infection

      B. Lymphoma

      C. Salivary Cyst

      D. Slipped Disc

      Chapter Three The Chest

      A. Emphysema

      B. Bronchitis

      C. Lipomas

      D. Adenomas

      Chapter Four The Back

      A. Intervertebral Disc Protrusion

      B. Calcified Intervertebral Discs

      C. Spondylosis

      D. Tumors Of The Back

      Chapter Five The Forelegs

      A. Fractures

      B. Strained Muscles And Ligaments

      C. Dislocation Of The Shoulder Or Elbow

      E. Lick Granuloma

      F. Toe Nails

      Chapter Six The Hind Legs

      A. Hip Dysplasia

      B. Luxating Patellas

      C. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl)

      D. Coxofemoral Luxations (Dislocated Hip Joints)

      Chapter Seven Anal Glands

      Chapter Eight The Skin

      A. Flea Bite Allergic Dermatitis

      B. Tick Diseases

      C. Bee Stings

      D. Hot Spots

      E. Yeast Infections

      F. Mange

      G. Pyoderma

      Chapter Nine Reproductive Organs

      A. Breeding (On Purpose Or Not)

      B. Mammary Tumors

      C. Pyometra

      D. Dystocia

      Chapter Ten Internal Organs

      A. The Heart

      B. The Lungs

      C. Stomach

      D. The Liver

      E. The Pancreas

      F. The Kidneys

      G. Urinary Bladder

      Chapter Eleven Infectious Diseases

      A. Parvovirus

      B. Canine Distemper

      C. Canine Hepatitis

      D. Rabies Virus

      E. Lyme’s Disease

      F. Leptospirosis

      Chapter Twelve Internal Parasites

      A. Coccidiosis

      B. Roundworms

      C. Hookworms

      D. Whipworms

      E. Tapeworms

      F. Heartworms

      Dr. Jack’s This And That

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to my sweet wife, Beth, without whose loving encouragement, motivation, and nagging this book would not be.

      Also, to my beloved daughter Christian, who typed, corrected, scolded and molded this to completion.

      My gratitude goes to the beauty on the cover, Crystal Jackson, of Williamsburg, Virginia, for giving me a big slurpy kiss, and to all of my patients over the years that instilled the idea in me to write this epistle. An indelible reminder that the dog is man’s best friend!

      Foreword

      This book is intended to be a ready source of helpful information concerning the more common disease conditions of dogs, gleaned from over fifty years of veterinary practice experience. These are not all of the afflictions, by any means, but those most commonly presented in the clinics and hospitals on a daily basis. The reader will be addressed, and information given, just as if bringing your dog into my office or inquiring by telephone.

      Please understand that any type of medical or veterinary ‘practice’ is not an exact science with many variables, as opposed to the profession of architecture which is more exact. We doctors are allowed our opinions, our trials, and our errors. Some patients survive that were expected to die, and we have all lost those we expected to pull through. You will find differences of opinion from the ubiquitous internet information to your own veterinarian. If you were to take your pet with an issue, to ten different veterinarians, you would probably end up with five or six different opinions! There are often no absolutes in diagnosing and treating illness.

      A deep love of animals was birthed into me. My mother loved all animals, so we were well supplied with dogs and cats throughout my formative years. By age twelve, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian. So this became my dream. I have always believed that my patients should be treated with the least amount of discomfort, and the least expense to the owner. The desired result is a ‘waggy’ tail, a smiling face, and owner with pets willing to return!

      My pre-veterinary studies were at the University of South Carolina and Clemson University. I graduated from Auburn University’s Veterinary School in 1954.

      My experiences have varied greatly, having worked for other doctors in three states, in about forty hospitals, including five emergency clinics. Also, I have established five small animal practices in Virginia over the years.

      The challenges involved in opening a clinic in a new area gave me great satisfaction. The end result of these many years of experience are presented in the statements and opinions in this book.

      It is my sincere hope and belief that the lover of dogs will find this to be the helpful guide to impart the knowledge intended.

      John C. Bloxham, DVM

      A.K.A. Dr. Jack

      Chapter One

      The Head

      A. The Nose

      Ah, the nose… that strange protuberance at the most anterior portion of your hairy pet’s anatomy. As you well know, your dog’s nose has many important uses, not the least of which is its use as a poking instrument. Not all dogs, mind you, but, usually the ones who insist on their way. You know, the smarter ones, we like to think. This is usually proven out on the mornings you hope to sleep just a little bit longer, but are abruptly awakened by this blunt object being shoved into your side, or even face. This loving act conveys so many messages through the wireless communication system: It’s a beautiful day!, Time to get up!, Feed me!, Let’s go for a run!, I need to go to the bushes!, Pat me!, I require attention!, etc. You understand what your beloved canine is trying to tell you.

      But wait! Something is different now… that nose is usually cold and wet, but this morning it is warm and dry. Why is this? And, what does this mean? Before you scramble to call your veterinary hospital for an appointment, please be advised there is no reason for alarm.

      If you think that your pooch is running a fever, use a rectal thermometer to determine this. (Rectal thermometers are more accurate than the ear type)

      A dog’s normal temperature can vary from 99.5 F to 102.5 F which is quite a range so, as doctors, we factor in other indicators. But if you have a sick dog, you will know something is amiss before you use the thermometer. So, if your pet’s nose is moist and cold, or warm and dry, is of no consequence.

      With sick animals, a comprehensive exam will include rectal temperature, respiratory rate, pulse, blood pressure, check of the eyes, ears, mouth and mucous membranes, lymph nodes, blood and urine analysis, perhaps a cardiogram, x-rays, history of food and water intake, etc. But, nowhere on the patient’s chart will you find a notation about the nose: it is not an indicator of canine health.

      Another frequently asked question concerns what is termed a "reverse sneeze. When this is mentioned to a patient’s owner, it always evokes a very quizzical look, implying What in the world are you talking about!?" The explanation is that this pet has a post-nasal drip, and this is the way of clearing the throat. The affected dog extends his head and, with mouth closed, breathes in and out rapidly through the nose, while making this horrible ‘skronking’ noise. (You’ll not find this word in the dictionary. If the reader can find a more descriptive term, go for it!). Anyway, this is the

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