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About Jana Connell RVT, CVT
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Expertise
PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING TO ME: I am NOT a vet and do NOT diagnose diseases. That is only for a licensed Veterinarian to do. I will give you suggestions and steer you toward calling your vet for help. You can call the vet's office and talk to the technician there or the vet at times. Don't be afraid to call them! If you have a serious issue with your pet please post it to one of the veterinarians in here- I will tell you the same thing in my answer. IF your pet is injured or in an emergency situation, CALL YOUR VET- Do not wait and post in here. Just call the vet's office and get them in to see the vet right away. Critical treatment time is lost if you seek answers here when you should have your precious pet at the vets!! Don't sit at home waiting for an answer when your pet is critically ill or injured!! I can answer most questions about small animal and wildlife care as well as small animal nutrition. I can also answer questions about all phases of dental care for small animals. I DO NOT do birds (unless it is wildlife or songbirds) or HAMSTERS/GERBILS/CHINS/GUINEA PIGS/REPTILES/FROGS/RABBITS/PET BIRDS OF ANY KIND so please submit these questions to the appropriate sections. I, as well as other experts in here, do NOT do homework questions- that is for YOU to do! Please respect these rules for all of us. Thanks!

Experience
I have over 35 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine. I specialized in small animals and did wildlife rehab for over 25 years, mostly raptors, squirrels and opossums. I am a Small Animal Nutritional Consultant with 6 certificates from Hills Pet Foods, CNM and Purina. I also specialized in Small Animal Dentistry which is a field I truly love.

Organizations
Audubon,World Wildlife Federation, American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.

Education/Credentials
Licensed with California and Oregon, RVT and CVT. Certified Veterinary Dental Technician Have over 500 logged hours of Continuing Education Credits(that means I keep up to date!).

   

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pitbull puppie11/8/2009Jana 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 ...
Removing a tick11/8/2009Jana 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 ...
pets11/8/2009Dr. 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 ...
garlic for cats11/8/2009Dr. 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. ...
Scabby and bleeding nose11/8/2009Charlotte 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 ...
Taking in a Stray Mother Cat and her 3 Kittens11/8/2009Jana 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 ...
Yorkie Redness around the Eyes11/8/2009Dr. 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 ...
cats11/8/2009Charlotte 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 ...
cat sick11/7/2009Jana 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 ...
my two year old chichua is sick11/7/2009Jana 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. ...
lump on dogs neck11/7/2009Dr. 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 ...
cat11/7/2009Dr. 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 ...
ear question about my cat11/7/2009Dr. 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 ...
Brain Tumor11/7/2009Dr. 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 ...
Brain Tumor11/7/2009Charlotte 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 ...
food for cat with liver disease11/7/2009Charlotte 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 ...
cat pooping and peeing on floor11/7/2009Jana 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 ...
my cat hurt its leg11/7/2009Dr. 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 ...
very sick cat11/7/2009Jana 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 ...
Chihuahua/Corgi in pain11/6/2009Jana 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 ...
cat pulling hair out11/6/2009Dr. 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, ...
sick dog11/6/2009Dr. 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 ...
feline diabetes11/6/2009Charlotte 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 ...
Sudden dealth cat11/6/2009Jana 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 ...
Schnauzer with a rash11/6/2009Charlotte 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 ...
cat has dirty ears the day after i clean them11/6/2009Dr. 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, ...
i dont know what it is11/5/2009Jana 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 ...
cat being sick 3 times a dy lots of water lately11/5/2009Jana 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 ...
inside cat,excessive drooling, not eating11/5/2009Jana 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 ...
Male dog bleeding from penis11/5/2009Charlotte 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 ...
why does my dog pee on the couch in our bed?11/5/2009Jana 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, ...
4 week old kitten seems slow in motor skills11/5/2009Charlotte 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 ...
garlic for cats11/5/2009Dr. 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 ...
Bird11/5/2009Dr. 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 ...
Cat fat infection?11/5/2009Dr. 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 ...
sudden excessive shaking and fatigue in my dog11/5/2009Dr. 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 ...
Eye Infection11/5/2009Jana 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 ...
Possum antibitotics11/4/2009Jana 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 ...
Changing my dogs food11/4/2009Jana 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 ...
the dog ate my estrogen patch11/4/2009Jana 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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