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| pitbull puppie | 11/8/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: our puppy was at a friends house with a fellow house member when they came back home i was informed ...
A: This could be many things. It could be parvo starting,it could be a virus or a bacterial overload ...
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| Removing a tick | 11/8/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: I have a one and a half year old pomeranian and was wondering if you'd possibly know of another way ...
A: Well, we just pull them out. If you live where there is Lyme disease you might want to put on some ...
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| pets | 11/8/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: Westie 5yr old,breathing became heavy over 6 days but he was still very playful on day 5, day 6 he ...
A: I am so glad for both of you that he has improved. I would not be able to guess what is wrong as I ...
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| garlic for cats | 11/8/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I recently bought the new natural cat book, which is a complete holistic care guide for cats; I read ...
A: I would not put the garlic in a capsule. Cats do NOT like to be pilled, even if they will let you. ...
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| Scabby and bleeding nose | 11/8/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: My dog is a border collie/mongrel cross 12 years old living in Africa. His nose gets raw whitish ...
A: Jack - It seems that your dog may have an autoimmune problem, but I cannot diagnose without the ...
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| Taking in a Stray Mother Cat and her 3 Kittens | 11/8/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: I hope you can help me, I'm not sure if this falls under homework questions. I'd just really like ...
A: Well Stephanie, It is a wonderful thing that you want to help her and her kittens. The biggest cost ...
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| Yorkie Redness around the Eyes | 11/8/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My 9 month old yorkie, Pancake just recently got red irritated skin at the corners of the eyes. It ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| cats | 11/8/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: i have a 15 month old female cat. she loves to eat plastic - wrappers, bags. shower curtain ect. ...
A: Karen - It is not uncommon for cats to develop an interest in chewing odd things. Sometimes they ...
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| cat sick | 11/7/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: I've recently homed a rescue cat and have been feeding it wet and dry food. However, she has vomited ...
A: Probably nothing, but that doesn't mean there isn't something wrong with the food. Most food ...
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| my two year old chichua is sick | 11/7/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: my two year old chichua suddenly went from being fine and playful to shaking and vomiting he just ...
A: When this happens it's usually because the dog jumped off of something and hurt its knee, or back. ...
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| lump on dogs neck | 11/7/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My 8 year old black lab has a watery filled growth about the size of a large grape on the side of ...
A: Growths are common as dogs age. Holistically raised dogs are still young at 9 and even then can ...
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| cat | 11/7/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: my cat got into a Chipotle chicken sandwich early in the morning when it go up he was a little ...
A: Your cat should be fine, Bryan. The joke is that he is trying to teach you what he really needs to ...
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| ear question about my cat | 11/7/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: We are at our witts end. We have been to the vet twice now and have treated the cat for what we ...
A: Cats are very prone to getting middle ear disease, which makes mucus in the ear canal and can be ...
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| Brain Tumor | 11/7/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: our 9 year old boxer was diagnosed with a brain tumor yesterday. He has been put on Prednisolene ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Brain Tumor | 11/7/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: our 9 year old boxer was diagnosed with a brain tumor yesterday. He has been put on Prednisolene ...
A: Tracery - There is medication that can help your dog relax. Unfortunately, preadmission can cause ...
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| food for cat with liver disease | 11/7/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: An old previously neglected rescue cat with liver disease. will not eat her hills prescription diet ...
A: Lesley - I would not advise feeding your cat raw eggs. There are supplements that can help to get ...
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| cat pooping and peeing on floor | 11/7/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: I have a persian male cat (5 yrs old and unneutered). I got him like a month ago for breeding ...
A: Blaze, To be honest with you I don' deal with stud cats so I really can't answer this for you. I ...
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| my cat hurt its leg | 11/7/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: we just got a kitten and its really scared of feet and fast movements. We think he got scared and ...
A: You are not alone in being short of money right now. There are many ways you can find money to treat ...
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| very sick cat | 11/7/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: my cat got sick a couple of days ago, he presented with vomiting, diarrhea and crying a howling cry. ...
A: Straining doesn't mean that he still has diarrhea, what it means is that it feels to him like he has ...
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| Chihuahua/Corgi in pain | 11/6/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: My Chihuahua/Corgi mix is 3 years and 7 months old. Five days ago he started to act abnormal. He ...
A: Pain that is not localized could be nerve pain. Dogs and cats both can get a neuralgia in the area ...
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| cat pulling hair out | 11/6/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: We adopted a white declawed male cat and shortly after adopting I noticed that he had licked all the ...
A: What your veterinarian means by an elimination diet is to eliminate until you discover the culprit, ...
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| sick dog | 11/6/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: what would cause a puppy to have projectile vomiting,loss of appitite, low to no energy, and skin ...
A: There are many possible causes: Virus like distemper, parvo or other; bacterial infection of the ...
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| feline diabetes | 11/6/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: Today, my 4 year old cat has been diagnosed by blood test to have diabetes Symptoms are exessive ...
A: Cheri - Sometimes diabetes can be managed with food, but that should be done under the supervision ...
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| Sudden dealth cat | 11/6/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: We just lost our 7 yr old male cat suddenly this morning. He is mostly an outdoor cat that would ...
A: First I want to say that I am sorry to hear about your cat. It is never easy to lose a pet. It is ...
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| Schnauzer with a rash | 11/6/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old schnauzer has a rash. I first noticed it under her arms. A day later, I noticed ...
A: Carolyn - Unfortunately, there is no way for me to determine if your dog has allergies by looking ...
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| cat has dirty ears the day after i clean them | 11/6/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: I have 2 cats they are siblings from the same litter and are 17 months old. The girl has very clean ...
A: Just having an overproduction of wax is OK as long as the cat is not symptomatic...scratching, ...
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| i dont know what it is | 11/5/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: my dog has what looks like her insides hanging out of her vagina it started when she got her period ...
A: She might have a prolapsed vagina or cervix. She needs to see a vet right away so call one tomorrow ...
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| cat being sick 3 times a dy lots of water lately | 11/5/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: has been being sick -not just furball since the last 3 months. she has always been a bit of a pig ...
A: First thing you need to do is stop changing foods. That is only making her sicker and sicker. She ...
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| inside cat,excessive drooling, not eating | 11/5/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: I have a 5 year old male cat(Jasper)that is not neutered, & is always isolated from the two other ...
A: I would think that that much pepper and just that much steak alone could cause him some issues. He ...
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| Male dog bleeding from penis | 11/5/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: I have a female golden retriever who has been in heat for almost 3 weeks. My male has had no ...
A: LouAnn - You should have your dog seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Because your ...
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| why does my dog pee on the couch in our bed? | 11/5/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: we've got an 18 month old bichon-poo that we got from an animal shelter, we have had her for almost ...
A: She is trying to tell you something. She needs to see the vet. She may have some bladder issues, ...
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| 4 week old kitten seems slow in motor skills | 11/5/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: "hello....I have a litter of 6 kittens....they are about a month old.....all are up walking and ...
A: Kimberley - You should have your kitten evaluated by a veterinarian. Unfortunately, without the ...
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| garlic for cats | 11/5/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I recently bought the new natural cat book, which is a complete holistic care guide for cats; I read ...
A: Yea! I am so excited that you are pursuing the holistic approaches. I do not think anyone should ...
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| Bird | 11/5/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: This morning my budgie (Jack) was attacked by a butcher bird. He has a sore wing sore foot and a ...
A: I suggest you find a local holistic veterinarian who specializes in treating birds. . Acupuncture ...
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| Cat fat infection? | 11/5/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: My dog bit a neighbor's outdoor cat. I am paying the vet bills. The vet put the cat through surgery ...
A: Yes. Cats often get abscesses, which is a spreading infection under the skin. It is common for the ...
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| sudden excessive shaking and fatigue in my dog | 11/5/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: my dog came in a few minutes ago and before i get started i should probably say that he was probably ...
A: I think he was poisoned. Healthy dogs are actually designed to eat rotten meat, so that should cause ...
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| Eye Infection | 11/5/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: My dog Toby has an eye infection which is shut and mucous keeps coming out of it. I took him to the ...
A: Are you serious? A vet actually told you that? Too sore or damaged? There is a big difference. What ...
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| Possum antibitotics | 11/4/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: question for suspected respritory infections in possums, I heard ampicillin is best to use? Is this ...
A: I raised opossums for over 10 years and never had one with any respiratory illnesses so I have never ...
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| Changing my dogs food | 11/4/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: We have two Boston Terriers who we have been feeding Natures Best by Science Diet for over 6 months. ...
A: Even with Science Diet, which is the best food you can feed, it is prudent to switch them over ...
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| the dog ate my estrogen patch | 11/4/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: 2 y/o neutered doberman stuck his head in the trash & ate a discarded (used) transdermal combi-patch ...
A: Well this is a new one on me. I doubt if there is anything left to affect the dog, and I am not sure ...
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