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| chihuahua skin color change | 11/26/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My 1 1/2 year old male chihuahua's skin seems to be changing from a faint pink color to a dark ...
A: It does sound like an allergy which could be to new carpets, new cleaning solutions, new laundry ...
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| older dog wetting | 11/25/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: We have a 9 year old mixed Ibihisan (not sure about speling) hound. We got him when he was 1, never ...
A: Probably he has become incontinent. since he is downstairs he may need to go out and you do not hear ...
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| Merlin | 11/25/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My cat Merlin is 11 years old. Recently he developed and small red bald spot on his head between the ...
A: While there is a remote possibility that it is mange or ringworm, I suspect it is an "allery" type ...
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| my 7 week old puppy's poop need help please | 11/24/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My question is i recently got a boxer puppy he is 7 weeks today i fed him Purina puppy food he gets ...
A: Reasons for slimy bloody stool: 1. Worms. I know you wormed him once. There are many different kinds ...
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| fleas | 11/24/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: Are dog has fleas. Do fleas lay eggs on the dog. We fogged are apartment and put biospot on are dog ...
A: Fleas do lay eggs on the dog and as the dog walks and runs all over the house, it is dropping flea ...
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| Passing of my dog | 11/24/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I wanted to know if the rabies vaccine could have caused my dogs death? I took my 11 year old German ...
A: Oh, Tina, you must be so sad. At least your dog has now moved onto her next adventure. ...
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| Please help my basset hound it sick | 11/24/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have had my purebred Basset Hound, Lola, since 2006. She was less than > a year old when I got ...
A: Going to another conventional veterinarian may give you more of the same. Sometimes there is a ...
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| cat sick | 11/24/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My cat is laying in the litter box and will not eat or drink.
A: Go to the emergency clinic. If your cat is a male his penis could be blocked and he could die from a ...
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| Mycoplasma in Mice | 11/23/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: Chambreau: I have 3 female mice. I got them in March from woman who had at least 20 living in an ...
A: Yes, there are many alternatives to antibiotics, Brynne. You will need to find a holistic ...
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| my scratching cats | 11/23/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: I have two indoor cats and in July we had an infestation of fleas; I don't know how they got in. I ...
A: Even though there are no fleas, the cats are most likely allergic to the flea bites. Many animals ...
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| dogs hanging their tongue out | 11/23/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: may i know why do few dogs hang their tongue out or even to a side by shutting their mouth? do they ...
A: If a dog is missing teeth, the tongue may hang out. Other dogs with perfect teeth will stick their ...
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| Cat disoriented and lethargic | 11/23/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: Sasha is a 10 year old indoor cat who has always been healthy. Last night I noticed that she was ...
A: Sarah - The symptoms you describe sound as if your cat should be examined as soon as possible. ...
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| my dog | 11/23/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: my dog is fourteen years old she has a raw open cyst on her chest, she constantly licks the cyst so ...
A: Bianca - Your dog must be very uncomfortable with an open cyst on her chest. Growths are often ...
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| sick dog | 11/23/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: my 2 year old cockerspaniel isnt feeling good.hes having trouble going poop also he has diareha and ...
A: Vomiting, diarrhea and not feeling good could indicate he ate something that disagreed with him, or ...
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| Female German Shepherd coming in season frequently | 11/23/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: My registered GS dog was born May 28, 2008. We eventually would like to breed her but not yet. We ...
A: Sharon - You should have your dog evaluated by a veterinarian to determine why she is cycling so ...
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| Dog Leg Sprain | 11/22/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: I have a year old, very healthy, proper weight, active, male terrier mix. This morning I noticed be ...
A: Rachel - You should have your dog evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. If your ...
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| urinating problem and stomach upset | 11/22/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: I have a 10month old male kitten.He suffers from epilepsy and under the advice of a vet,he takes ...
A: Suchetana - You should have your dog evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. I am not ...
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| sleeping behavior of 3 yr. old male Boxer | 11/22/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My three yr. old Boxer is sleeping in the room adjacent to me as I am writing. While he is sleeping ...
A: I think you are right and he is dreaming. You could check the Early Warning Signs of Illness ...
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| separation anxiety | 11/22/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My name is Andrea and I have a question about preventing separation anxiety in my 7 month old ...
A: The best way to approach any separation is to think what you would do if they were children. 1. They ...
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| Potentially Poisonous Product | 11/22/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My 3 1/2 month old puppy just consumed half of a little bag of those little beads that go into shoe ...
A: Most of these are sand, or silica, so should not be toxic according to poison control center. I ...
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| Dog not having a bowel movement | 11/21/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My 6 month old chihuahua is acting very strange. Usually he is very active and likes for me to play ...
A: I suspect he is having anal gland problems. These are not very dangerous, but can make some dogs ...
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| Avacodo poisonous to cats | 11/21/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I just read in a post in this forum that avocados are poisonous to cats. I have a kitten and it is ...
A: The internet is wonderful and dangerous. There are many different opinions about a lot of things. ...
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| Pain in Pug | 11/21/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: Our daughter has a 4 year old Pug that I am sitting for the next week, and has been in periodic pain ...
A: Bill - Do not give the dog Tylenol. Dogs do not metabolize human nsaids well - Tylenol may cause ...
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| blue bully's | 11/21/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: @ what age can u get rid of new born puppies i thought it was 4week old but they are telling me 8 ...
A: Domingo - Watch for the mothers' cues - the mom usually will try to wean the puppies at between ...
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| microchip | 11/21/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: i was wondering if my dog was stolen could he still be tracked usin the microchip?
A: You cannot track a dog with the microchip. I knew someone planning to develop a GPS like tracking ...
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| Growth on dog's chin | 11/21/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have a 5 year old female Puggle. Over the last few weeks she has developed a weird skin growth on ...
A: I suspect it is a wart. We often see these as a result of vaccines and when we treat the dogs with ...
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| Seizures in my 4yo Chihuahua | 11/21/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: Recently my husband & I (and our chihuaua) made a move from CA to WA. During the drive I started ...
A: Brittany - You should have your dog's bloodwork evaluated after being on the potassium bromide for ...
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| dog alergies | 11/21/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: If I have dog alergies and I get a dog, after a while will i get used to the alergies. In other ...
A: Adam, for many people, when their dogs are super healthy, their allergies disappear. There are also ...
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| ear flap swelling | 11/21/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: my part, great pyrenees/spanial mix dog, weighing about 110 lbs and is 13.5 yrs, in great health it ...
A: This is probably an aural hematoma, which is a pocket of blood between the skin and the cartilage. ...
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| female cat peeing on rugs | 11/20/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have a 15 yr. old female calico cat that has recently (6 mos) been peeing on area rugs in the ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| liver enzymes | 11/20/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: I've had all the test and I mean all the test ran and Rocket doesn't have cancer. He was ...
A: Pam - I takes a lot longer than three days for a dog to develop Cushings. He may have developed ...
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| nose pigment | 11/20/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have 2 standard poodle pups from a litter I bred. Of eight in the litter 4 pups noses started ...
A: This is a challenge since several pups regained the pigment and the others did not. Even twins can ...
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| Cat throws up every day | 11/20/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have a 13 year old male cat that I have had his entire life. He has always thrown up at random ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| 25 week Scottish Terrier | 11/20/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: My Scottie has been a happy, active and energetic little guy since the day I brought him home. He's ...
A: There are probably 2 things going on here. The skin may be itching from the poison ivy, which is ...
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| Black Lab "odor" | 11/19/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: Dr. Gotthelf Our 11 year old black lab has a really offensive "doggy" odor problem that we can't ...
A: Most of the time doggie odor is a combination of oils on the skin and bacterial infection. If there ...
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| hurt backend | 11/18/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: Two weeks ago I took my 3yr old lab for a walk. She was fine on the walk, but later that day cried ...
A: Darcy - You should have your examined as soon as possible!! It sounds as if your dog may have some ...
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| my kitten | 11/17/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: i bought a kitten at a pet store and took it to the vet because its hair was starting to fall out ...
A: Kasey - Unfortunately, I cannot tell you what is wrong with your cat without the benefit of a ...
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| dog sick | 11/16/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: i have a Australian cattle dog mix and he has been acting really weird. he is 9 to 10 years old and ...
A: Suzzy - Unfortunately, I cannot tell you what is wrong with your dog without the benefit of a ...
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| Sick Goldie | 11/15/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: In the past few days my cat, Goldie, has gone from being his normal, social self to being a complete ...
A: Jorge - The swollen glands you mentioned are most likely lymph nodes. It seems as though your ...
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| Bald spot | 11/14/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: Our dog is 4 years old (no prior health problems), and recently she has started licking her front ...
A: This is called a lick granuloma. IT is an obsessive-compulsive disorder that may require something ...
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