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| Dog Injuries | 7/8/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: Our dog was hit by a car, not a serious accident but did hurt his back leg. The vet has done X-rays ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Potty training 1 year old Labrador | 7/8/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I rescued a 1 year old Labrador about a week ago from a local vet. The puppy has been kenneled at ...
A: Good for you and him. Patience is the key. He is very new to you. You could take a "hard surface" ...
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| small cut on his side | 7/8/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: Is there anything I can do to treat or help heal a small cut, about 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch on his ...
A: I am sure it will be fine. In the future if something like this happens, even a more severe injury, ...
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| Weird looking gums | 7/6/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have a three year old beagle whom up until recently apparently had nice, healthy looking pink ...
A: I would not worry about it too much. It could be an early warning sign of ill health (see below for ...
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| My Pomeranian | 7/6/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: i just got a 2 month old pomeranian and she has scabs on her body and she scratches a lot. I've ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| cat death | 7/6/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My cat died very unexpectedly the other day. She was perfectly healthy to the best of my knowledge ...
A: It is almost impossible to know why she died. Rarely, cats have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ...
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| 6mo golden retriever | 7/6/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: I think someone poisioned my baby he was fine the night before and again in the morning. He was ...
A: Michele - I am sorry for the loss of your pet. However, I cannot determine why your dog passed ...
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| Tooth Extraction | 7/6/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: Hey, I have a Cat who is 14 years old. She only eats hard food and no matter how many times we have ...
A: Sarah - If your cat has teeth that need to be extracted, then you should have them extracted. Bad ...
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| great dane sores | 7/6/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have a great Dane about 4 years old. He in the past few days has started to get sores in both ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| what should i do | 7/6/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: my dog Ann has had diariah for 2 days so far and she got sick on july 4,th and we havent been able ...
A: Dustin - You should have your dog examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible. If she has had ...
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| my German Shepard has lumps on his skin | 7/5/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: my German Shepard has lumps on his skin, he had one on his left shoulder and now he has got one on ...
A: You live in a country that is full of homeopathic veterinarians, so please find one to work with. ...
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| my cat pees every 5 - 10 mins | 7/5/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: i have noticed that my cat goes to her litter tray every 10 mins most of the morning in last 3 days. ...
A: You cat has an early bladder problem - inflammation, infection, stones, something like that. When ...
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| dogs decreased appetite | 7/5/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: i have a three year old dachshund puppy,.. he used to eat alot and was really healthy and happy, ...
A: YOu are right to be worried because of the tiredness. Because I am not seeing your dog I cannot tell ...
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| Fat Cat | 7/5/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My cat is 6 years old and has put on about 3 pounds in the last three years. I have always just left ...
A: Just as with people, there are no "right amounts" to lose weight. It is a matter of more calories ...
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| Fat Cat | 7/5/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: My cat is 6 years old and has put on about 3 pounds in the last three years. I have always just left ...
A: Tonja - You should be commended for recognizing that your cat needs to lose weight. Cat owners ...
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| Dachshund Skin Condition | 7/5/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: My 4 year old male dauchshund has is being treated with prednisone and clavamox for his skin ...
A: IT does take some time for the infection to go away. Depending on the dose of prednisone, the ...
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| Male Hamster with swollen penis area | 7/4/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: Two days ago I mated my hamsters. They did well together. However, the male seems to have what I ...
A: First, be sure you have a veterinarian who is good with hamsters. AND find a really good local ...
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| demodex australian shepard | 7/4/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: CAN YOU USE PROMERIS BI-WEEKLY ALONG WITH INTERCEPTER DAILY TO CURE DEMODEX MANGE ON MY AUSTRALIAN ...
A: Yes, that is an alternative therapy. Promeris contains amitraz, which is the normal topical ...
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| Cockatiel | 7/4/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: i would be so greatful to you if you could help me with this. i have a cockatiel and he was attacked ...
A: I consulted with Dr. Young (www.Homeopathyanimals.com) who specializes in homeopathy as I do, and ...
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| dog | 7/4/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: i have a 2 year old pekingese, the other day he started walking with his back arched not really ...
A: Shawn - You should have your dog examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Pekingese tend ...
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| Chihuahua | 7/3/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have a Chi that has been discharging black stuff after she gave birth. She had 3 puppys and all of ...
A: So many people are having trouble with money right now and yet they have animals who are dependent ...
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| Guinea pig | 7/3/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: i'm cristina. i have a gray male guinea pig that i adopted from the local animal shelter. i have had ...
A: I had 2 Guinea Pigs at different times and each had a very different personality. One was more ...
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| Feline Anal Glands | 7/3/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My four year old siamese has has consistant problems with her anal glands not expressing on their ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by chronic ...
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| Sick Dalmatian | 7/3/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have a 8 month old dalmatian with a hx of urate crystals ever since he was approx 9 weeks old (he ...
A: I am so glad you asked an integrative veterinarian. When I only had my conventional veterinary ...
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| Old dog paces all night | 7/3/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I've got an older 70 lb lab/husky/irish setter mix who does suffer from arthritis and is losing his ...
A: I am so glad you asked a holistic veterinarian. First, this is a common sign of aging in dogs. ...
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| Gastroenteritis in dog | 7/3/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: My dog refused to eat yesterday morning and developed diarrhea and vomiting in the afternoon. We ...
A: Tatiana - Gastroenteritis can take a while to treat. Unfortunately, you pet will not get better ...
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| dog fine this morning, now she is crying when i touch her. | 7/3/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: please help. my dog was fine this morning, but i noticed that she didn't want to jump onto the ...
A: Chris - My first suggestion is that you should have your pet evaluated for infection - ...
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| my dog | 7/2/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have a 2 year old chocolate lab. the past two summers my mother insists on shaving her coat ...
A: Yes, a dog this age can have low thyroid problems and that could cause the hair to come in unevenly. ...
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| I THINK MY MOUSE IS DIEING!!!!! | 7/2/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My mouse Ethel may be dieing. She won't eat or drink and her fur is weird but it feels fine. She ...
A: The yellow spot may be an abscess. The only way to save your mouse, if she has not already died, is ...
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| injured dog | 7/2/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: my dog fell about 15 feet and either hurt her hind leg or it is internal. Can I give her vicodin to ...
A: My apologies for the tardy response - had computer problems. I hope she is fine now. You may be ...
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| Pink rim around the eye | 7/2/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: i have a pure yellow lab and he's 3 yrs old i think... Lately he's been scratching at his eye and my ...
A: My apologies for the delay - no web connection for a few days. I am sure you have treated your dog ...
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| 12 Year Old cat | 7/2/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: she is constipated and throwing up yellowish liquid and as of the last couple hours very lethargic ...
A: Jennifer - Perhaps you should consider having your pet examined by a veterinarian. You have an ...
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| Female Doberman | 7/1/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: She is urinating about 15 times a day. Urine is yellow colour and it smells a little badly. ...
A: Yes, there is a very good chance that she can be cured and I do not think it has anything to do with ...
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| Anal gland | 7/1/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: I have a 11 month old male neutered dog who recently got a mild infection in his anal glands, or ...
A: Rachel - I am curious about why you would think that the fill-in vet would only want you to spend ...
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| Unexplained sudden cat death | 7/1/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: This morning, one of my cats was dead when I woke up this morning. Facts about her: 1.) she has been ...
A: Your cats sound like they were given a lot of love and care, so I know she is grateful for being ...
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| cat - skin flakes?? | 7/1/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: We have an orange 10 month old cat named Murray.. we have a black comforter which he loves to lay ...
A: These are probably tape worm segments. People cannot get them. Other pets in your home cannot get ...
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| Dog smell | 7/1/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: I have a 12 yr old Golden Retriever and have recently got a now, 7 month old Chocolate Lab. My ...
A: Robin - Since the two dogs are playing often, there is the possibility that the odor you smell is ...
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| Sick Dog | 7/1/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have a pitbull mixed with a boxer And we also have a puppy greatdane and the dane got sick and we ...
A: First, call your veterinary clinic and ask to be specifically told what your first dog had. Then say ...
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| hair loss | 6/30/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: i have a rotwiller she is losing her fir and then scabs develop she has not got fleas as we have ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by skin ...
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| American Eskimo Puppy | 6/30/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I heard that most commercial dog foods are not very healthy anymore, and I was wondering if an all ...
A: I wanted to answer your questions more specifically. Just like people, every dog needs a different ...
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