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| Blue heeler weight loss & blindness | 11/21/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have and 11 year old female blue heeler. Within the last 2 months, she's lost about 15 lbs or so ...
A: I hate to say this but your Blue Heeler may have Diabetes. Have you had the vet check her blood? ...
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| inflammatory/spinal disc disease | 11/20/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: Sugar, is 6 1/2 years old and has been diagnosed with an inflammatory disease of the spine of ...
A: Sure, Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate are always used by Holistic vets for Disc and Joint ...
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| inflammatory/spinal disc disease | 11/20/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: Sugar, is 6 1/2 years old and has been diagnosed with an inflammatory disease of the spine of ...
A: I would try to skip the Gabapentin drug if possible - The Gadapentin is very very expensive. It ...
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| inflammatory/spinal disc disease | 11/20/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: Sugar, is 6 1/2 years old and has been diagnosed with an inflammatory disease of the spine of ...
A: Sounds like you have a very good vet! Yes, the low dosage of 1.25 mg per day doesn't sound bad at ...
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| Foundling chihuahua, no itching, severe hair loss | 11/20/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: Ten days ago my husband and I found a presumably "dumped" chihuahua mix on an Interstate a rest ...
A: too! Good for you - you are one of God's angels for pets in need!! I am glad that she did not have ...
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| British Bully Knee swell; drain in canine knee; | 11/18/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: MY 2YR OLD BULLDOG JUST HAD SURGERY ON MONDAY-HE HAD NOT DAMAGED HIS KNEE IT JUST BECAME VERY ...
A: Drain in bulldog's knee; bulldog knee surgery; swollen knee in bullie; Let me know when the drain ...
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| Recurring Ulcer in Feline ; Silver for cats; NuVet Feline | 11/18/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: My Persian cat is 11yrs old and has had now for over a year a recurring ulcer in her right eye. She ...
A: YES, I am very happy to help. The Silver Shield has no taste at all. She may not notice it in the ...
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| Scottish Terrier Licking Paws; Itchy dog kit; | 11/17/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have a 4 year old scottish terrier. About a 1 1/2 ago she starting licking paws, we had her ...
A: Hot spot Tea Tree oil spray by NuVET - I am so glad you are going to try the NuVet products... Good ...
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| possible mass in eye orbit of min pin ; eye troubles min pin ; | 11/17/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: My 8 yr old min pin has some "congestion" in one eye that the eye specialist believes may be due to ...
A: I am so sorry your Min Pin has had so many health problems. The vet can place your baby on steroids ...
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| Dog food reviews ; Merrick Dog foods; | 11/17/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: My wife and I do small breed dog rescue mostly on our own we have about 25 pups. We have been trying ...
A: Blue Buffalo dog food; Natural Balance Dog foods; Orijen dog foods; A few more links to quality dog ...
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| Recurring Ulcer in Feline ; Silver for cats; NuVet Feline | 11/16/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: My Persian cat is 11yrs old and has had now for over a year a recurring ulcer in her right eye. She ...
A: Feline ulcer on eye; Silver Shield and NuVET for cats; Wow Pat ! Poor you and poor little persian, ...
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| Blue-eyed Boston; Boston Terrier Experts; | 11/16/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: My family recently acquired a Boston Terrier. She has blue eyes and I have read that blue eyes may ...
A: Boston Terrier blue eyes ; Boston Terrier health ; Hi Brian, I understand your concern about the ...
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| My shih tzu tremmors; shih tzu not eating; | 11/16/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: My shih tzu hasnt been eating and this morning she started shaking. She doesnt want to get up or go ...
A: Oh, I am sorry your shih tzu is not feeling well today. Yes, it could be anxiety and stress ...
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| pit bull mix weight gain / muscle mass; | 11/15/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: i have a pit rot mix its about 9months but when it is a little bit older i would like to add more ...
A: Canine weight gain with Solid Gold Barking at the Moon food; Pitbull muscle mass as pup; Supplements ...
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| Pugs ; Pug dry eye; my pug; | 11/12/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I now use cyclosporine for her dry eye, can i use akwa tears or is there a better drop that i can ...
A: pug quesitons? ; pug feeding and health; I am here, just ask Pet nurse Marie: Hi Amber - the ...
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| Cat - Excessive Scratching ; pet chef of hawaii for cats; | 11/12/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have an 18 year old cat. For the past year he has begun scratching to excess, within a couple of ...
A: Wow Erin, You have done such a wonderful job with your cat. YOU have done everything ! How about ...
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| canine ACL injury ; bull mastiff hip dysplasia; | 11/11/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have a 4 yr old Bullmastiff that is currently taking Fish-oil, Glucosamine and Chondroitin daily. ...
A: NuJoint helps repair ACL - by reducation of inflammation; ACL alternatives to surgery; Sheena, Poor ...
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| dissolving earwax in feline; | 11/11/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have 10 year old cat who been scratching at ear. I looked into ear and saw earplug of wax . She ...
A: you can try some olive oil or corn oil - followed by 1/4 of a cotton ball placed into the ear. ( to ...
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| mange on Boston Terrier; supplements for mange mites; | 11/11/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: my 13 week old female boston has red mange,what supplements do you suggest for her.
A: Mange mites on Boston; my itchy dog; itchy Boston Terrier; Let me know if you need help with ...
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| dog uti infections ; redundant skin fold Urinary infections; skin fold surgery on felmale lab; | 11/8/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have a 10 month old spayed, female labrador. She's had 5 uti infections and currently has one. The ...
A: UTI female lab ; redundent skin fold surgery on female lab: Let me know if I can answer any ...
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| hives on boxer ; allergic reaction for boxer; | 11/7/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I took my boxer in for his rabies vaccination 1 week ago today (3 year vaccine). This morning I ...
A: update on Boxer with hives? HI - how is your boy now? Can I be of more help? Marie Oh Boy, I ...
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| French bulldog does great with Probiotics and the NuVET!!! | 11/6/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I now have her on the probiotics and nu vets vitamins ... wellness core chicken / turkey formula for ...
A: My French Bulldog is better on the NuVET and the Wellness Core dog food; Frenchie on NuVET, ...
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| Bug needs a companion; boston-pug a bug... | 11/5/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have a 3.75 year old Female Boston Terrier /Pug who is the most amazing dog in the universe. My 12 ...
A: .. Sounds like you have had some wonderful pets in your lifetime. Now, for a new guard dog-type of ...
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| French bulldog problem with anal glads; anal sac secretions; | 11/4/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have a 2-1/2 yr old male french bulldog named Corbin. Just recently I have noticed something that ...
A: French bulldog anal sac problem: Hi Neil, I Love Frenchies!!!!! This is a very common French ...
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| lymphoma in dogs; supplements for cancer dogs; feeding canine cancer diet; | 11/4/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: Is this NuVet really good for lymphoma in dogs? I do not want to subject my dog to anymore than he ...
A: Lymphoma - NuVET for canines ; supplements for canine lymphoma; Food diet for canines with cancer: ...
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| Cats too? Yes, NuVet for felines; Hot spot spray for itchy lower back; | 11/3/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: My cat has itchy skin--especially his lower back area. Do you know of a product safe for a cat? He ...
A: Itchy cat; cat with allergies; Let me know if you try any of my suggestions: Marie Peppers LPN MA ...
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| pitbull itchy ears; itchy pitbull ; probiotics and nuvet for pitbulls; | 11/3/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have a 4 yr. old pitbull mix that I adopted a year ago. She has allergies & every month or two ...
A: Itchy pitbull; Itchy dog ears; Hi Neil, I would love to help you and your pitbull kid. As for the ...
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| Shih tzu | 11/3/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have a 6 month old male shih tzu and he has blood in his urnie, what should i do?
A: Please call the Vet right away....Sounds like your shih tzu has a urinary infection and will need ...
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| Rimadyl alternatives ; Rimadyl Bouvier deFlanders; | 11/3/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: We have a 12 year old Bouvier deFlanders, 92 lbs. She has experiencing muscle spasms. We are Giving ...
A: Yes, rimadyl usage can be very damaging to the liver over time. The tramadol is much less of a ...
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| Hip & knee english bulldog: Pet Nurse Marie will work with you : | 11/2/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: Is it possible to find a more natural way to help my English Bulldog Izzy? I'm not opposed to ...
A: NuJoint and NuVet supplements: Glad you decided to try them! Pet Nurse Marie will be glad to follow ...
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| Dog Heart Disease & heart Failure | 11/2/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: You replied to my question on saturday regarding my ridgeback with heart disease. I am new to this ...
A: Wow, Well, it looks like your vet is giving you some good help on the medications. What are you ...
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| Safe Supplements / List | 11/1/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I've been into alternative medication for nine years now and I love wildlife(GOD created ALL LIVING ...
A: That is wonderful that you want to educated yourself and your friends on alternatives for pets. I ...
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| pitbull itchy paws; red looking bumps under chin | 10/31/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have taken my dog to the vet for this and he prescribed prednisone ,keflex,chlorpheniramine ...
A: Pitbull itchy paws; my dog's itchy paws and excessive licking: Let me know if you need more help: I ...
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| feline eye disease : corneal rupture in cat; | 10/29/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I have a 12 yr old cat that had a corneal rupture, vet removed the eye. Possibility of it happening ...
A: cat corneal injury; NuVet supplements for cats; Let me know if you try the Turmeric or the NuVET? I ...
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| dog food ; nuvet helps! shih tzu on Nuvet and Activia; | 10/29/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: shit tzu 2 1/2 yrs (12.5 lbs) itchy paws/hot spots and a shihtzu/daschund mixed 10 months & 18.5 ...
A: NuVET and Activia yogurt has helped your shih tzu's itchies.... WONDERFUL - love good news! Yes, ...
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| brown specks/pee pee area | 10/29/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: I notice these brown specs around the pee pee area (only in that area) it comes off after shampoo ...
A: NuVET for allergy - itchy dog; Activia for the yeast bacteria .... Gloria, Keep me posted on your ...
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| Cancer diet, mast cell tumor | 10/28/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: .. my dog has recently had a mast cell tumor, stage 2 removed. The vet believes he got it all but ...
A: Yes, the canine cancer dog food diet is very healing. It is great for dogs that don't have cancer, ...
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| Metamucil cookies/wafers for dogs; Science Diet dog food; | 10/28/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: i ordered the cookies and they'll be here tomorrow. what dosage would you recommend for my dog? ...
A: Metamucil for dogs; metamucil cookies work for dogs; anal glands and metamucil cookies; Let me know ...
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| Metamucil cookies/wafers | 10/28/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: i ordered the cookies and they'll be here tomorrow. what dosage would you recommend for my dog? ...
A: Mary, the Metamucil cookie should be 1/2 cookie per day. As time goes by you may need only 1/4 per ...
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| anal gland issue | 10/27/2009 | NuVET & Marie Peppers LPN MA / Ask the Pet Nurse |
Q: i have a mixed breed dog, about 26-27lbs and a few weeks ago she started having a horrid odor coming ...
A: yes, a very common problem... Here is some help for the anal glad issues: ( about the metamucil - I ...
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