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| English bulldog, rash (helppp!) | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month old English bulldog, he's been dealing with a lot of skin problems since he was 3 ...
A: Firstly let me start by saying that although I can not give you a 100% guarantee - I am pretty sure ...
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| Wormwood for canine osteosarcoma | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My 8 yo great pyrenees has started limping, and just recently showed signs of a lump on her left ...
A: I am sorry to hear that your beautiful girl as OSA. Yes wormwood is very good for this condition. ...
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| Heartworm prevention | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My Yorkshire terrier appears to be allergic to all the different heartworm meds. Has bloody diahrea ...
A: There are some great natural treatments for Heartworm prevention. The bonus of these also is that ...
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| Cat has an infected foot. | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Okay so about a month ago my cat Paws had a swollen front paw, I looked at it but didn't see ...
A: The best product to use to keep the infected area clean is Colloidal Silver. You can buy it in most ...
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| Eosinophilic Ulcer in 6yr old Cat | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 yr old Maine Coon mix (17bs), who has always had allergies. His lymph nodes have gone up ...
A: It sure sounds like your boy has been through the wars. He seems to be on a viscous cycle now with ...
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| Bacterial conjunctivitis | 9/3/2009 |
Q: My 1½ year old dog seems to be suffering from bacterial conjunctivitis. This started about 2-3 ...
A: You can also wipe his eyes with Colloidal Silver. This product is anti-bacterial, anti-microbial ...
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| Shiatsu with IBS | 9/3/2009 |
Q: my 11 yr old male Shiatsu, Harry, may be suffering IBS- he has bad gas, stomach rumblings and ...
A: As far as I know mint should be fine. But it may be best to just check this out with a vet first. ...
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| My dog might have kidney stones | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Lately my 5 year old chiuhaua has been peeing excessively and her pee looks darker than usual, I ...
A: There are herbal remedies that you can give, but it is a long road, and you will probably need to ...
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| allergy | 6/20/2009 |
Q: my name is kathy and I have a bichon frise and a cavachon the bichon is having a lot of problems ...
A: It most likely could be a food allergy and that means getting your dogs back onto an all-natural, ...
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| Possible anxiety | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My dog is a pure breed Japanese Chin and she chews on her hind end and tail to the point that she is ...
A: It certainly sounds like stress of some kind. Firstly make sure that the stress is not being caused ...
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| fish oil capsules | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I am thinking of adding fish oil to my dog& cats food for their skin, etc. Is it okay to open the ...
A: it is fine to either open up the capsules, or you can place them whole in the food. Animals find ...
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| canine renal failure | 6/16/2009 |
Q: i need some diet ideas [or any ideas at all] for my precious little girl... i noticed my dog ...
A: The reason for your vet suggesting cooked food may be simply that it is easier for the body to ...
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| sweat gland adenoma dogs | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a small long-haired jack russell mix. She is probably around 9 years old (17.3 pounds). ...
A: If you have a look at www.holisticanimalmedicines.com they have an anal gland support product which ...
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| ticks | 6/15/2009 |
Q: isn't garlic bad for dogs? I read that it is just as bad as onions. could you help on this. I am ...
A: Garlic is not bad for dogs as such. Large quantities can cause stomach irritation. Although it is ...
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| 8yr old Golden with leukemia | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Expert Marie Peppers advised me to redirect my question to you as you may have more experience with ...
A: I am not an expert on veterinary medications, but all I can tell you is that the usual signs of not ...
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| Is Clear Lungs Herbal Safe | 5/14/2009 |
Q: An answer to yourHello - I have been told my cat has asthma (He gurgles ONLY when he purrs). I ...
A: I am not familiar with this product, nor an expert in Chinese medicine. To be completely sure you ...
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| houndog chewing,itching,back losing hair | 4/20/2009 |
Q: my human takes omega 3 fishoil pills - can i try some or her pills to make my skin better.
A: Yes you sure can give your dog fish oil pills. Depending on the size of your dog I would go by the ...
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| my project | 4/19/2009 |
Q: hi I asked marie this question but she was not able to answer I am doing a project about herbal ...
A: I am happy to help answer your question, but I am unclear as to which remedies you are talking about ...
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| bentonite for dogs | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have some Great Plains bentonite detox. Is this safe for dogs?
A: If you are referring to calcium bentonite clay, then yes it is safe for animals to use. However, ...
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| cherry eye alternatives | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Are there any alternative treatments for cherry eye? If left alone (no tuck surgery), what can be ...
A: I am not very familiar with this condition, but I can say that in most cases treatment such as ...
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| feline CRF and chronic UTIs | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 7-year-old male cat who was diagnosed with CRF in September of last year, and he also has ...
A: Diet is of huge importance when dealing with kidney problems. Diet is in most cases what has caused ...
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| Dog with IBD | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a female boxer that we rescued 1.5 yrs ago. She has been sick intermittantly since we got ...
A: I can imagine how completely distressing this is for your dog as well as yourselves. Although I can ...
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| joint pain meds in mature dogs | 4/12/2009 |
Q: what are the side effects of Deramaxx on dogs? You see, I would prefer to give him (14 yrs) ...
A: I don't know a lot about Deramaxx other than it is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. As with all ...
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| Beagle's ears | 4/12/2009 |
Q: My Beagle has very dry ears and are scabby ,scaly and will bleed sometimes at the site of the scaly ...
A: It sounds like it could be mange, but without a proper vet diagnosis it is very difficult to tell. ...
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| lupus & VKH | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 4yr old english mastiff. She was diagnosised as having lupus erythematosis and ...
A: OK - my thoughts on this situation are as follows: I believe your dog is carrying much of what is ...
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| Canine Epilepsy | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My 1 year old black lab has had two seizures in the last couple months, one in February and another ...
A: Homeopathy seems to work really well on epileptic pets. If you visit ...
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| skin problems with shih tzu | 3/30/2009 |
Q: My dog is a shih tzu and she is having skin problems. She is drastically loosing the hair on her ...
A: Does your dog have mange? Or some fungal infection? The steroids may alleviate symptoms, but wont ...
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| rabies | 3/25/2009 |
Q: well i dont know if this relates to your category, but i was wondering if rabies can run through the ...
A: As far as I know rabies is a viral infection, therefore it is not carried genetically. So, while an ...
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| Poisoned four months old dog... Please help... =( | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Please help me... My dog is four months old and is mixed Labrador retriever breed (well, just the ...
A: Firstly, I am not sure how old you are, but you need to take your dog to the vet clinic. If he has ...
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| lameness | 3/23/2009 |
Q: my healthy 9 year old springer developed a limp a few days ago on his walk which he carried on in ...
A: I am not certain what is covered by individual pet insurance companies, but in any event, you need ...
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| ear mites | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I read your response to someone about a treatment for my dog's ear mites. Could you give me that ...
A: There is another great product that I have come across now that is available from ...
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| Ivermectin toxicity | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I use Ivomec for heartworm for our dogs. 2 Springer/Cocker females, 3 yrs old. Gave Ivmermectin 3 ...
A: You really need to get in touch with Holistic Animal Medicines - www.holisticanimalmedicines.com - ...
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| Tumor behind dogs eye | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My 13 year old Boston Terrier has had a pain in what we thought was her mouth. A few days after an ...
A: I would suggest having a look at www.naturalrearing.com - go to the "products" tab, then go to the ...
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| 12 cats- all have tapeworms | 3/12/2009 |
Q: As you can see by my heading,I have cats with tapeworms. I started to bring them to their vet but he ...
A: I am not sure which product you are talking about, but there is a great product called Fleeze that ...
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| hair lost in dog | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My English Bulldog showed some hair lost on his side this winter. We left for Flordia with him & ...
A: I think you really need to go to a vet and get a blood test. There are just so many reasons why he ...
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| Combined Drug use | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Silva, My 7 year old daschund that was diagnosis with Intervertebral Disc Disease. She has been put ...
A: I would be looking at acupuncture and Bowen therapy for her to start with. While glucosamine is ...
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| ITCHY MIN PIN | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month old min pin puppy who doesn't have much hair on his neck and is scratching the ...
A: Bach flowers work exactly the same on animals as humans. I would recommend the following three Bach ...
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| Sebaceous Cysts-Basset Hound | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 year old basset hound whom has several sebaceous cysts. She had her first one when she ...
A: Surgery is usually recommended if the cysts become infected or keep reoccurring and weeping. They ...
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| Pet rabbit ear inffection? | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My two year old rabbit has always been very energetic and active but just yesterday when I opened ...
A: I am not an expert on rabbits at all. So do not really know what sorts of ailments are common or ...
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| holistic dewormers | 2/22/2009 |
Q: We moved in with a friend in Los Osos who is letting us get on our feet here. Unfortunately he is ...
A: Animals who are healthy, eat well and have healthy immune systems do not get worms and fleas. All ...
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| Infection | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Our dog was chasing a ball at night and ran into a water pipe sticking out of the ground. The pipe ...
A: Oh - your poor dog - what a terrible injury to sustain. Yes - some things come to mind immediately. ...
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| Denamarin | 1/24/2009 |
Q: My 45-pound dog has been prescribed Denamarin for a liver disorder. Is there a generic substitute ...
A: Denamarin is a very beneficial product for liver damage. It contains extract of Milk thistle ...
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| pemphigus treatment | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Our 3 yr old 110 lb long haired german shepherd has been diagnosed with a mild - so far - case of ...
A: Sally - thank you so much for your feedback. It makes me remember why I am doing this, so thank you ...
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| dog liver/pancreas issues | 1/23/2009 |
Q: 12 yr old lab mix had parvo as pup. since then digestive problems & reoccurring pancreaitis. 3 ...
A: Wow - what a fabulous vet you have. If you don't mind forwarding me his details that would be ...
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| pemphigus treatment | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Our 3 yr old 110 lb long haired german shepherd has been diagnosed with a mild - so far - case of ...
A: I am not surprised that you are looking for an alternative. Long-term steroid usage can have ...
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| Cat on Heat | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My cat cannot be spayed as she has a hole in her heart and would not survive the operation, she ...
A: You could try her on a homeopathic formula called Pet Calm: Pet Calm Eze 25ml (AN004) available ...
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| Blood in stool of english bulldog | 1/18/2009 |
Q: We have 2 all white english bulldogs (father and son - one is 6 the other will be 2 in Feb). Tonight ...
A: It may be something as simple as anal gland problems. The allergy tells me that both of them are ...
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| old dog | 1/18/2009 |
Q: i have recently met an older dog, maybe 15 years old, cocker spaniel, that is having older dog ...
A: Firstly - simply don't feed her chicken. Read the labels on what you are giving her to make sure ...
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| K supplementation | 1/8/2009 |
Q: : this is the same cat i was asking eye questions about the other day. my ~15 y o, ~6 lbs tuxedo ...
A: J. I really can't answer your question as I am not knowledgeable enough in this field. As I ...
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| English Bulldog with Valley Fever | 1/7/2009 |
Q: We just found out that our English Bulldog (approx. 3 yrs old)is in the very high stages of Valley ...
A: Below here is a link to an article on Valley Fever in Dogs and what it means, what the vet may ...
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| About hair loss on Pommeranian | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 4.5-year-old spayed pommeranian boy, wieghing 2.5kg and slightly overweight, who started to ...
A: My suggestions are that you contact a local Naturopath or Chinese Herbalist. Give them the above ...
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| feline eye - corneal ulcer | 1/6/2009 |
Q: : my ~15 y o female tuxedo cat has a corneal ulcer. she had/has feline herpes from 6 or so years ...
A: J. Firstly - I just want to point out that I am not a doctor/vet - I am a natural therapist who ...
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| spinal stenosis | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Silva, Marie Peppers suggested I contact you for help with my 13 1/2 yr old border collie. Some ...
A: Have you tried him on any acupuncture? This can be very useful for these conditions, as can a ...
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| DOG - LUNG CANCER | 1/5/2009 |
Q: We had the devasting news last week that our standard schnauzer (aged 6) has lung cancer. This was ...
A: I am not sure of the occurrence of Blastomycosis in Australia. All I know is that it is an airborne ...
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| 11 week old male GSD feeding habits | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I am from India & I have a 11 week old GSD. I needed some advice on his diet. So you were referred ...
A: and may I congratulate you on giving your boy the best start to a long and healthy life. I am not a ...
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| 6mo with vaginitis | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I rescued an 11 week Neapolitan mastiff who had been in her crate 24/7 for the first ten weeks of ...
A: How pleased I am to read that your girl will now have a loving home environment in which to grow and ...
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| MY DOG & KIDNEY DISEASE | 12/30/2008 |
Q: MY YELLOW LAB IS 11 YEARS OLD, ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO SHE GOT LYME DISEASE AND NOW HAS KIDNEY PROBLEMS. I ...
A: Looking after pets, especially as they age, is a huge time, love and finance commitment just like ...
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| Maybe (Mites) Maybe (Allergies) | 12/27/2008 |
Q: We have three dogs (one has no problems). Copey (Dog 2) has severe problems with itching on the ...
A: The first suggestion for all your pets is raw and natural food. I can't stress this enough. Dry, ...
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| Blisters on paws, chin, lower leg. | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old Bull Mastiff/boxer/? mix with blisters that bleed between his tows and on his ...
A: Firstly, you would need to look at why he is getting these blisters - is it from the sun, heat, a ...
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| Pitbull horrid Skin Irritation? infection? | 12/13/2008 |
Q: we love him dearly it troubling bc we also have a 5mo old baby. He eats 2x a day purina one advanced ...
A: Firstly - the chewing and eating of everything is probably due to him being a puppy - that's what ...
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| Hamester got out | 12/12/2008 |
Q: This morning I was woke up by my hamster chewing on his bag of food. I got out and when and checked ...
A: If your hamster is acting strangely, or is noticeably weak, sleepy or unwell then you must get him ...
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| Alternative Medicine for Canine Spinal Stenosis | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My 18 year old 9.5 lb miniature schnauzer (Little Bit)has been diagnosed to have Spinal Stenosis. ...
A: Let me start by saying how gorgeous Little Bit looks - very handsome indeed. And 18 - that's a ...
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| my rescued pomeranian's ear | 12/6/2008 |
Q: its unresponsive even when hes havina treat or alert to sound, it looks healthy inside and smells ...
A: It could be many things that have caused your Pom's ear to droop suddenly. There could be a small ...
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| lips spots | 12/2/2008 |
Q: since i was a child i have dark spots on my lips i've tried many lips care it fades but not 4 long ...
A: I am sorry but can not tell you what might be causing the spots on your lips. I am not a doctor or ...
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| Dog with Spindle Cell Tumor | 11/30/2008 |
Q: My 12-year Brittany developed a Spindle Cell Tumor 2 years ago which has gotten progressively ...
A: You are wise to be cautious about oils, fats and pancreatitis in dogs. You may want to have a look ...
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| Feline mammary tumour | 11/30/2008 |
Q: My wonderful Siamese cat has developed a large swelling in her belly under the nipple. As her ...
A: I feel that something much stronger than a change in diet is required here. Did you want to at ...
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| ester c | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a bullmastiff.a couple breeders of bullmastiff recommend giving them ester c vitamin.Why ...
A: Yes - ester Vit C is much more absorbable by the body. Your normal type of vit c is not as ...
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| very ill poodle | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Are there any natural remedies or alternative approaches to saving our 4 year old poodle who is ...
A: You really need to get her to another vet for a second opinion. She could have a twist in her ...
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| demodex | 11/12/2008 |
Q: My 5 month old puppy (lab/setter) has demodex -- at this time just around her eyes and muzzle -- a ...
A: She sure has had a rough start to life. It is so important that you get her immune system in good ...
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| really confused | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Morning silva about 1 1/2 years ago my neighbor found a English sheppard and put him in my yard (to ...
A: I did answer your question last week, but for some reason it did not go through. I can not really ...
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| Male cat uti | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 2yr old male manx cat that has had blood in his urine for 2 months. He has been to the vet ...
A: Antibiotics are not always the solution, and are too often mis-prescribed. Apple cider vinegar will ...
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| Heartworms | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My daughter, a veterinarian, adopted very, very sweet dog that was abandoned at her clinic by its ...
A: I feel for the little dog - and all these toxins are just adding extra stress to her body. She ...
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| pet facial nerve damage | 9/13/2008 |
Q: my dog has facial nerve damage, vet said that it is untreatable, am wondering if there are any ...
A: The only product that I know off that may assist is the canine herbal nerve regeneration blend: ...
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| cyst on front leg | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I read yr answer to a woman who is having even worse cyst problem on her dogs leg than me (my boy ...
A: I appreciate your expertise in the field. Many people make assumptions as to their pets' health ...
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| cyst on front leg | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I read yr answer to a woman who is having even worse cyst problem on her dogs leg than me (my boy ...
A: I feel that you really need to get a vet to look at, and properly diagnose your dog's leg. Only ...
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| heart worm alternative | 9/8/2008 |
Q: We own a 4 1/2 yr old lab/dalmation mix. He is a neutered male and very sweet - he weighs 98 lbs. ...
A: The less chemicals we put in our pets, the longer, happier and healthier their lives will be. Here ...
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| Nerve damage | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My five-year-old male beagle suffered from two ruptured discs about a year and a half ago. He had ...
A: In order to get results from herbal treatments it is often necessary to be on a course for at least ...
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| worms in my dacshund | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have a Elba. dachsund and this morning found worms in his stool. I was told by a neighbor to give ...
A: Yes garlic will be helpful, but long term use can also irritate the digestive system. If you have a ...
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| Rabbits and groundhogs | 8/1/2008 |
Q: How deep do Rabbits and Groundhogs dig, and do Groundhogs dig their own holes or use one a rabbit ...
A: but it is not one I can answer, or have any relevant knowledge off. You may be best to Google such ...
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| Upset stomich | 8/1/2008 |
Q: My dog, Linus who is a mutt. The other day he ate my chicken hot wings. I didn't see any bones ...
A: The dangers of cooked chicken wings is that bones become soft and can easily split. While they may ...
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| lick granuloma | 7/31/2008 |
Q: Lacy, my 6 year old Dalmatian/springer mix, has been perplexing me with her lick granuloma for over ...
A: You are correct in thinking the cause of the licking is emotional. You may want to try the ...
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| homemade low-protein diet for a cat | 7/27/2008 |
Q: My veterinarian recommended a low-protein diet for my cat who was exhibiting seizure-like symptoms ...
A: Taurine is an essential amino acid and is primarily used for heart problems in pets. It also helps ...
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| homemade low-protein diet for a cat | 7/26/2008 |
Q: My veterinarian recommended a low-protein diet for my cat who was exhibiting seizure-like symptoms ...
A: I am not a huge expert on cats, but can give you the following information based on Diane Stein and ...
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| bloody stool | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a small yorkie that was smashed in a sliding glass door. Its wasn't hard but enough for her ...
A: You should really get to the vet as the door could have damaged her kidneys or intestines, causing a ...
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| Garlic for Dogs | 7/13/2008 |
Q: My dog has allergies and he always itches. Would garlic powder,chopped garlic, or anything else help ...
A: Although garlic can be helpful in these instances, and can also be an irritant, especially if you ...
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| Feline Fibrosarcoma | 7/1/2008 |
Q: We have been to our vet and a specialist and have decided not to do surgery or radiation. Are there ...
A: I am saddened to hear about your cat. You should get in touch with Robert McDowell - he is a well ...
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| Treating BLASTOMYCOSIS | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Is fresh garlic better than powder?
A: I believe that Blastomycosis is caused by inhaling certain spores along river banks and in soil. ...
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| rash around one eye | 6/28/2008 |
Q: My puppy has a rash around one of his eyes, which wasn't there yesterday. Any suggestions?
A: It really could be anything and hard to say without seeing it or a vet diagnosis. If it has come on ...
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| Cruciate Ligament Surgery | 6/27/2008 |
Q: My 30 lb. dog strained his cruciate ligament (as diagnosed by a vet). He, of course, advised ...
A: I am not a vet, nor a vet nurse, so don't want to comment on wrapping the leg. I will leave this to ...
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| fat dog | 6/26/2008 |
Q: My vet said my dog should weigh about 9 to 10 pounds she is one years old how many calories do i ...
A: Dogs should be fed 2 - 3% of their IDEAL body weight in food per day. This includes ALL food ...
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| My coughing Pomeranian | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 4month old pomeranian who I have owned for about 4weeks now. Since we bought him he has ...
A: It does sound like Kennel cough. There is a great all herbal product for Kennel Cough made by ...
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| Fungus Infection in Dod | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Black Labra Dog ,he is having a white dandruff kind of a thing in all his skin ...
A: I'm not sure what could be causing it and the vet does not seem to have given you much info to go ...
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| immune disease | 6/15/2008 |
Q: my 10 year lab has immune disease has has sores on his body and his face all scabbing up his mouth ...
A: Firstly - skin conditions are mostly due to toxic overload in the system. Especially as a dog starts ...
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| My pom | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I need some veterinary advise. I have a 2 year old female Pomeranian and from the past 2 days she's ...
A: Just to clarify that I am not a Vet, so can not provide any diagnosis etc... If your animal has ...
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| Westie with sebaceous cyst | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My 13 year old Westie has a rather large sebaceous cyst on his back. It's been there for years, but ...
A: The most important thing is to keep your Westie's immune system well boosted. If possible it is ...
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| tomato juice + my lab | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I've got a 7 year old, yellow lab mix, Sasha (1/4 golden retriever). She weighs about 60 lbs and ...
A: Tomato juice counteracts the ammonia in urine, therefor some people give it to their dogs to stop ...
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| Pimples and sores on my Bullmastiff's chin | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Get Silva, I've noticed some red and white pimples on my dogs chin. They're a little pussy, and I'm ...
A: Any skin problem is occurring because of toxins in the body. When toxins build up inside, the skin ...
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| Cat & Kitten Skin Problems | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have 2 generations of cats and kittens that have various skin problems. Several have what I think ...
A: Dipping is not recommended in any case as it is highly toxic and these toxins will enter your cats' ...
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| Oxalate stones and diet | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My chihuahua has oxalate stones in his bladder. My vet recommended Science Diet U/D. My neighbor ...
A: I am not a vet and so do not want to go against what your vet is recommending. But my experience ...
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| pemphigus & my cat | 5/25/2008 |
Q: My 4-yr old cat was just diagnosed with pemphagus foliaceus. My vet suggested we first try wobenzyme ...
A: PF is indeed an autoimmune disorder of the skin. Autoimmune disorders occur when the body does not ...
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| echinacea and a yorkie | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My Yorkshire has an infection. How much echinacea can I administer for the weight of 8 lbs. Can you ...
A: The best natural product for infections in dogs is Herbal Compound Tablets. These are available on ...
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| Arthritis in a lab mix | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Do you have any idea what Dr. Michael Fox says about dog arthritis? I have searched the internet to ...
A: I had not heard of Dr Fox before, but have now seen his website - thank you so much for introducing ...
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| cat and spondylitis | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My 13 year old female cat has been diagnosed with spondylitis. She receives metacam. She has been a ...
A: You should get good results by adding half a teaspoon of psyllium husks (soak in water first before ...
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| my dog | 5/12/2008 |
Q: my dog has addinson's disease so now he is overweight because of the steriods what can i do to slim ...
A: It is important to remember that your dog is not overweight from overeating, but rather because of ...
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| young pup with lots of health problems | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have a one year old Sharpei/Corgi mix. We adopted her a few months ago from a rescue organization ...
A: Congratulations on adopting such a natural approach to your pup's health. Sometimes life can get ...
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| garlic for dogs | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have been putting garlic powder on my 3 dogs food for a bit and just today i gave them raw cloves. ...
A: The story is such: onions and garlic belong to the same "family". Onions are always dangerous to ...
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| boxer with arthritis | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have a question about my female boxer "Lady" who is 5 yrs old and weighs 60 pounds. She has been ...
A: Ascriptin is a pain reliever based on asprin. It will not help her joints or the arthritis. It ...
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| dog allergies | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you'd heard whether it is safe to give a dog regular Claritin for allergies. I ...
A: I can never recommend giving animals Human medications. If your vet approves it that's fine, but ...
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| stomach "gurgling" and loss of appetite | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My toy poodle once a month has an episode of not eating for one day and his stomach gurgles the ...
A: If the vet is not worried, but you are, you can always get a second opinion. He may simply have an ...
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| Osteosarcoma in dogs | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Can you recommend any herbal or alternative medicine therapy for this condition? I have an 8 year ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your dog's diagnosis. I recommend you get onto animal herbalist Robert ...
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| a small older dog | 5/1/2008 |
Q: He has had a cough for about three wks. and its a dry cough and he has a hard time bring up the ...
A: A cough should always be checked out by the vet. Especially in an older dog, as it can signify a ...
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| Australian Bush Flower Essences - cataracts | 4/21/2008 |
Q: From a pet news group I belong to I learned Australian Bush Flower Essences - waratah, sunshine ...
A: ABFE do have great results on animals, as do all vibrational essences. They work at dealing with ...
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| RE My 15yr old minature poodle with very congested lungs | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Jodie has been ailing foe this past year. Coughing problems and has a cancer around the anus. I have ...
A: I can understand that comfort and quality of life are everything to your elderly girl. A ...
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| cat birth | 4/12/2008 |
Q: How can you tell if a cat has given birth. My cat may have had kittens outside. Her belly doesn't ...
A: A normal gestation period for cats is about 60-65 days. Here is a link to an article that explains ...
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| bald spots | 4/12/2008 |
Q: My mouse Lesley has bald spots on her stomach area and some underneath her arms/front legs. Can I ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your balding mouse. I wish I had a crystal ball to tell you what is wrong, ...
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| Kidney Stones | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Yorkie who is almost 17 years old and was diagnosed with two kidney stones. Is this ...
A: Surgery is probably the last thing you would want for an elderly dog. Yes Uro Solution - Canine - ...
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| BLOOD IS COMING OUT OF MY POMS BUTT | 4/6/2008 |
Q: my ozzi is a 4yr old Pomeranian,7-8 pds.he seems fine,i did notice when he came in from going potty, ...
A: I would suggest a visit to the vet as it could be an anal gland infection. In this case he would ...
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| My dog is just laying there | 4/4/2008 |
Q: This morning my 7 yr old border collie was doing just fine. She was playing and running around when ...
A: I would suggest that you get her to a vet as soon as possible. If she has been poisoned in any way ...
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| his leg | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have no clue what has happen. I have a 5 year old German Shepard. He looks like he has been hit by ...
A: It is hard for me to advise if the vets have not made any type of diagnosis, but my first thought is ...
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| Pitbull puppy | 3/22/2008 |
Q: My 10 week old American Pitbull puppy has not been eating but drinking a ton of water. She also uses ...
A: Margaret - if you are wanting a herbal treatment plan then you are best to order the Kidney weakness ...
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| pain medication for dogs | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I am looking for an alternative to the EXPENSIVE anti-inflammatory pain meds that vets sell by XR ...
A: firstly - there is NO quick fix in natural therapies as they do not just cover up the problem, but ...
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| Pitbull puppy | 3/20/2008 |
Q: My 10 week old American Pitbull puppy has not been eating but drinking a ton of water. She also uses ...
A: I feel you should urgently get your pup to a vet for some blood tests. Causes of excess drinking, ...
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| Puppy Nerves and Drooling | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have 13 week old Husky that drools excessively when she is in her crate at night and while we're ...
A: It does sound like puppy nerves. It is a big world out there and many things can seem frightening ...
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| Ben my 13 year old toy poodle | 3/17/2008 |
Q: My vet is treating Ben for a tracheal collapsewhich is life threatening, is there any alternative ...
A: Collapsed tracheas are quite common among small and toy breed dogs, especially as they age. On a ...
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| Yellow Lab | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Our lab Bailey, 7 years old, has had a tough year with a botched up hysterectomy and exploratory ...
A: Barb, Have you taken Bailey to a vet who specializes in natural therapies? I am not quite sure of ...
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| sick cat | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Maybe you might have some information that will help me. I have a sick cat 13 years old siamese mix. ...
A: Oh your poor little fellow. The probiotics are certainly good, as are your other supplements. I ...
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| Nubia My Diabetic Dog | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Do you feel that Diabetes can be controlled with out insulin? I need to treat my dog Nubia, she is ...
A: I can certainly make some recommendations, but with something this serious you really need to let ...
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| kittie | 3/8/2008 |
Q: My cat is about four months old, she started off with a runny nose but now she sneezes a lot, she ...
A: Has your kitten had all her required injections? My first thoughts are that she has some immune ...
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| what could it mean | 3/6/2008 |
Q: What would it mean if your dog has mucous or blood in the vomit or stool? I saw in your answer to ...
A: if your dog ever has blood in his vomit or stools then you need to go to the vet for tests asap. ...
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| Hamsters. | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Okay. My hamster has a wart thing on his eye, and its not going away, its just getting longer. I ...
A: My only suggestion is that you do need to take your hamster to the vet. The vet can then safely ...
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| anal bleeding | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I have a jack russell/beagle mix. Her belly has been making noise and last night she has bleedand ...
A: Surgery does sound rather drastic. Is there another vet that you can go to who may do some further ...
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| Puss in eye | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My bull mastif has greenish color puss in one eye. Is there something I can do to at home to fix ...
A: you may want to vet to check it out just to make sure all is ok. It could be anything, including ...
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| canine hypoglycemia | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 15 year old male cock-a-poo. Three years ago he developed kidney disease. We put him on ...
A: As a personal opinion, I would never feed commercial dog food to anyone, and much study now shows ...
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| Flexamin Maximum Strength | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 120 lb Labrador with severe arthritis. How much Glucosamine and Chondroitin is safe to ...
A: If you knew how many overweight and arthritic English Labs I come across every week then you would ...
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| shitzu and stones | 1/14/2008 |
Q: WE HAVE A MALE SHITZU WHO IS 9 YEARS OLD AND LAST AUG.07 DEVELOPED STONES. NEEDLESS TO SAY HE HAS ...
A: The only dog food I can recommend is all natural, preferably raw, meat, bones, fruits and veggies. ...
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| virastem | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I live in Corpus Christi, TX and have a wonderful bunny by the name of Blossom that I rescued from ...
A: I have not heard of Virastem before as I live in Australia. But when I searched for it online it ...
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| INFECTED DOG | 1/13/2008 |
Q: my friend has a dog that has an infection all over her little body. She is a small shitzu. The ...
A: I am sorry that the little girl is not feeling well. There are many discussions on products such as ...
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| Coughing | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help. My friends dog has a really bad cough which he has been backwards and ...
A: There are many natural herbal remedies that could be very beneficial to your friend's dog. Some of ...
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| medical question | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you might be able to tell me what might be wrong with my 30 month old border ...
A: This is hard to answer as I am not a vet and am not able to diagnose. If this is your vet's ...
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| fleas | 1/11/2008 |
Q: if i feed my dog a clove of garlic will it kill the fleas or will they jump off?
A: Garlic enters the blood stream and this is what makes the dog unattractive to fleas. The fleas ...
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| Flexamin Maximum Strength | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 120 lb Labrador with severe arthritis. How much Glucosamine and Chondroitin is safe to ...
A: First let me start by saying that your Lab is seriously and dangerously over weight. To help his ...
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| snotzer my cat | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Snotzer has some kind of skin problem on her chin, she has black hard spots and redness, i was told ...
A: if this is a hormone imbalance then you may have to purchase some more of the medications from the ...
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| Excessively licking dog | 1/10/2008 |
Q: My dog sliced his pad open 7 days ago. Since then we have been applying antibiotic crewm to it. We ...
A: excessive licking can be caused by pain or stress. Purchase some "Cherry Plum" Bach Flower essence, ...
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| Natural Remedies for older dog with sudden seizures | 1/9/2008 |
Q: We have a 12 year old Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix named Samantha. Within the last year, ...
A: It is always best to leave a dog alone while they have their seizure, as it could be dangerous for ...
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| sickness and diaoria | 1/8/2008 |
Q: but i don't have any of this and there is no chemist open is there anything else i can give him like ...
A: you really need to get your dog to a vet. He could be sick with a virus, infection, or poisoning. ...
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| Dog ate chocolate | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My ten yr old Boston Terrier got into a box of chocolates this afternoon. He didn't seem to be ...
A: Lorena - you must take him to a vet immediately as chocolates and not only toxic but can be fatal ...
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| coughing all the time with yellow and clear mucus | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you can tell me what my dog might have? and i also noticed that my other dog is ...
A: A pale/yellow mucus can be caused by a viral infection or a cold. But coughing can also be brought ...
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| pet insurance | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Can you recommend the most economical pet insurance? I have 2 Chihuahua and would like to take them ...
A: Unfortunately I am unable to recommend anyone, as I live in Australia, and I presume that you are in ...
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| mouth tumor in my dog | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Silva, I've read your response to Rachel regarding the "possible mouth tumor in my dog" (from ...
A: I am sorry to hear your dog is not well. Maritime Pine Bark can be administered at 5-10 drops, ...
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| kidney problem | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Our 23 month old King Charles Cavalier Cross Poodle /silkie has always been a fussy eater but for ...
A: My first thought is to purchase the Kidney Weakness herbal blend from Robert McDowell - ...
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| glucosamine for pets | 1/3/2008 |
Q: We have a 75 pound lab with arthritis. She does much better with regular walking and we give her ...
A: Yes Ginny - chondroitin is also great for joints and arthritic problems. Although chondroitin and ...
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| glucosamine for pets | 1/2/2008 |
Q: We have a 75 pound lab with arthritis. She does much better with regular walking and we give her ...
A: There should be no problem in giving your Lab the flex-a-min. Half a tablet is fine. If you are ...
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| arthritis cure for dogs | 1/2/2008 |
Q: My name is An and I've read about an Australian medicine that is used to cure arthritis in Horses ...
A: Are you in Australia? If so I can recommend some specific therapists that can help your Dalmatian. ...
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| beagle, sick with multiple symptoms | 12/10/2007 |
Q: ello, i have a dog, Bandit who is a pure bread beagle. We got him a couple years ago. We got him ...
A: I am sorry to hear Badit is not well. Did the vet diagnose anything? Why did he have 11 teeth out? ...
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| CNS | 12/9/2007 |
Q: 14 yrs old terrier with cognitive dysfunction/hx of seizures without medication/currently on ...
A: To look at ways to treat the seizures you are really best to consult with a vet who specializes in ...
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| antioxidant diet for 7 year old Golden | 12/8/2007 |
Q: My buddy just had a phase 1 mass cell tumor removed: 1. should I keep giving him joint health ...
A: I do hope your Buddy gets well soon and that all is ok. You may want to check with the vet, but I ...
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| my dog | 12/8/2007 |
Q: last couple of days he hasnt been able to get up off the floor, i took him to the vet who xrayed him ...
A: It sounds like there may be something wrong with his nerves, or at least the signal from his brain ...
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| Dry Eye | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have a Bull Terrier with dry eye and have been told I could use Codliver oil capsules, by putting ...
A: Dry Eye is an annoying problem and is also an autoimmune disease. This is where the body gets ...
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| 13 year old Bailey | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My cocker spaniel is throwing up and not interested in eating a lot of the time. I put her on an ...
A: I think you need to get her to a vet for a proper diagnosis. If you are not satisfied with the vet ...
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| Dog with Pemphigus (Autoimmune Skin Disease) | 12/6/2007 |
Q: My dog (a 13 year old toy fox terrier) has recently developed what was diagnosed as pemphigus. His ...
A: Firstly, sorry for this late reply, but my internet was down for the last few days. Autoimmune ...
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| homemade cat food | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Our cat has been in renal failure for three years. He's in good spirits and the vet cannot believe ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your cat not being well. Many people now believe that much of the cause of ...
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| medicine | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Silva you told me that there was herbal mix that would disolve bladder stones. Where can I buy ...
A: I had not read my emails yet when I spoke to you. Isn't it wonderful how we can do business across ...
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| Kelly | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Kelly is a 5 year old German sheared. She is a beautiful dog but has some sort of skin ailment. It ...
A: The best way to treat skin conditions is to improve the diet. If Kelly is not already on a natural ...
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| Natural contraceptive. | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Is there any natural contraceptive for a female cat, please?
A: There are certainly many herbs that help with fertility, but I do not know of any that assist with ...
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| constant hacking | 12/1/2007 |
Q: My dog is a 13 year old teacup poodle. She is my baby. She has had a hack for several years. ...
A: The incontinence can be caused by her being an older dog. There are homeopathic remedies that you ...
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| tick infestation in Florida | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Silva I am at my wits end. My dog, house and yard seem to be infested with ticks. I have tried ...
A: This sounds terrible! Firstly - are your dogs infected with Lyme disease or other tick disease? If ...
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| medicine | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Silva you told me that there was herbal mix that would disolve bladder stones. Where can I buy ...
A: Is this a USA number? As I am calling from overseas, I just want to make sure I have the number ...
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| medicine | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Silva you told me that there was herbal mix that would disolve bladder stones. Where can I buy ...
A: We sell many products from our on-line store. We also have herbal mixes "made-to-order". So I can ...
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| Senior Dog's Cataracts | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Prince, our Samoyed-mix is about 15 yrs. old (35 lbs) & in great shape, other than early kidney ...
A: The Herbal Cataract blend is made up of equal quantities of the herbs Celandine, Golden Seal and Rue ...
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| Pink spot on neck, itchy, small lump | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have a seven month old female (spayed) wire fox puppy. She has a small are on the front of her ...
A: I feel that it is probably best to go to the vet and get a proper diagnosis for these strange little ...
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| Dog Bladder Hernia | 11/28/2007 |
Q: My Lhasa Apso has a hernia at the bladder. The vet said we have to operate. My dog has had to have ...
A: you should easily be able to feel the ribs, especially the first few (which should also be vaguely ...
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| Senior Dog's Cataracts | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Prince, our Samoyed-mix is about 15 yrs. old (35 lbs) & in great shape, other than early kidney ...
A: Firstly, just to set things straight - I am not a vet or a doctor. I am a canine natural therapist. ...
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| bladder stones | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I had bladder stones removed from my dog and it cost me $545.00 Now he has them again and they want ...
A: There certainly are herbal preparations that can help to dissolve stones, and will be much cheaper ...
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| Dog Bladder Hernia | 11/28/2007 |
Q: My Lhasa Apso has a hernia at the bladder. The vet said we have to operate. My dog has had to have ...
A: She sounds lovely. My first thoughts are that you really need to find a new vet. There must be ...
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| Dog Bladder Hernia | 11/26/2007 |
Q: My Lhasa Apso has a hernia at the bladder. The vet said we have to operate. My dog has had to have ...
A: This is quite a complex situation. Firstly can you please reply to me about your dog in general. ...
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| fleas on cats | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I use Advantage (a strong pesticide) to get rid of my cat's fleas, but as she is 11 years old I ...
A: The best products I have found for treating fleas are "Flea Free" or "Fleeze" - these are totally ...
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| gerbil care | 11/24/2007 |
Q: My gerbil has a cut and sore nose. What can I use to help?
A: I'm sorry to hear about your poor little Gerbil's nose. To keep infection away, you can dab some ...
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| possible mouth tumor in my dog | 11/23/2007 |
Q: 2 weeks ago my 10.5 yr rottie was bleeding from her mouth. I took to the wellness clinic and was ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the tumor in your Rottie's mouth. You are on the right track with the ...
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| reoccuring ear infections | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I have a ridgeback and sharpai mix puppy she keeps having these nasty little ear infections.We have ...
A: Neem oil is primarily used to keep fleas and other parasites away, but having said that, it does ...
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| reoccuring ear infections | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have a ridgeback and sharpai mix puppy she keeps having these nasty little ear infections.We have ...
A: Ear problems are terrible in dogs, and can cause the poor dog so much grief and unrest. We have two ...
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| My poor dog...please help. | 11/9/2007 |
Q: my name is Alexis and I have a pit bull male around 1 1/2 years old, I feel so bad for him his paws ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your young dog. I want to first ask you some questions: does he do it out ...
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| Itching doggy. | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have a year old Toy Poodle. He is always busy scratching his ears. You can see it is really ...
A: I hope you are well. It sounds like he may have an allergy more so than an ear infection. I feel ...
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| valerian dosage for staffy | 11/6/2007 |
Q: please could you pass me details on the dosage i should be giving my dog who is getting herself in a ...
A: Thunderstorms and fireworks cause a lot of distress to animals. If giving her Valerian, I would ...
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| Kidney health | 11/3/2007 |
Q: My dog is on Itraconazole to treat blastomycosis. What can I add to her diet to protect her kidneys ...
A: Itraconazole is the newest drug used to treat blastomycosis. The side effects are related to liver ...
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| Noni Juice | 10/31/2007 |
Q: i was just wondering how you felt about the beneficial properties of Noni Juice. The pamphlet ...
A: I hope you are well. Yes, I have used Noni Juice on dogs (including my own). We have a ...
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| Home diet - bladder stones | 10/31/2007 |
Q: She has had two surgeries. The first was to remove a large stone. About a year later she had ...
A: I hope my answer is not going to be too long, so here goes: Firstly, I am a little stunned as to the ...
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| dog anxiety?? | 10/25/2007 |
Q: My dog does have allergies, but lately he has been licking his forepaw, and it is getting red and ...
A: My first thoughts are that he needs a detox. There are many homeopathic or herbal Liver Detox ...
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| misterious death in rodent | 10/25/2007 |
Q: my friend has 3 pet mice and one of them just all of a sudden passed away last night everything was ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your friend's mouse. I am no mouse expert, but animals are highly ...
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| Glaucoma on 12 year old dog | 10/24/2007 |
Q: my dog is about 12 and has the blue glaze on her eyes, my vet said that it is normal part of aging ...
A: Silicea 6x is good. Below here are the ingredients in the eye kit that we sell. You may be able to ...
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| Bladder Stones | 10/23/2007 |
Q: my lil pomeranian is very predisposed to bladder stones. Is there an herbal remedy you have found, ...
A: I can understand your frustration, and your little Pomeranian is probably even more distressed. We ...
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| menstuation female daschound | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I have a female puppy dachshund and she was born 3/28/07. She stated her period this evening ...
A: Female dogs will usually show their first estrus or heat cycle between 6-12 months, so 7 months is ...
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| hamsters | 10/20/2007 |
Q: my hamster is sick she is about 2 and 1/2. one night i had her out and then the next night i didnt ...
A: Jess - I am glad that she is feeling better today and has perked up. It would still be a good idea ...
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| hamsters | 10/19/2007 |
Q: my hamster is sick she is about 2 and 1/2. one night i had her out and then the next night i didnt ...
A: Sorry to hear your hamster is not well. I don't know much about hamsters as I specialize in dogs, ...
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| knee injury | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Our 8 year old shit-zu maltesse injured her leg while running an after doing x-rays the vet has told ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your 8 year old Shit-zu x Malt's knee injury. If she is not crying out in ...
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| Bazzle | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I'm a bit concerned about my 5 year old dog, Bazzle. He seems to have an upset stomach. Over the ...
A: I am sorry to hear that Bazzle is not feeling well. You say that he has been to the vet before. ...
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