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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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| limping dog | 11/14/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: My dog is limping and going downhill fast. My vet keeps saying it is arthritis, but her lameness is ...
A: Stewart - I do not suggest antibiotic therapy for Internet questions. If your veterinarian has ...
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| Problem with the tail | 11/14/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: I have a 11 month old American Eskimo/Maltese dog that keeps chasing her tail, biting it and pulling ...
A: Sometimes it is compulsive, but sometimes it is rectal pain or cramps. Often the tail itches. Ask ...
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| cat is having unusual toilet behaviour | 11/13/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: my tabby cat is about 6 months old and up until now has used the litter tray every time without ...
A: Because of the diarrhea, I believe your cat is ill and needs to be checked by the veterinarian. ...
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| Jack Russell Terrier puppy with a cast | 11/13/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: He fractured his rear right leg & is in a cast for 4-5 wks. He normally stays in the garage which is ...
A: That is a long time to leave a puppy, injured or not. They need a lot of attention. Maybe you could ...
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| My cat is eating everything but... | 11/13/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: We sure having a problem with our almost 1 year old kitty. She seems to enjoy eating everything but ...
A: Wow, that is a lot of cloth for a kitten to eat. She is not sick with that? Not constipated? I ...
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| Bump on dogs lower back | 11/13/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: We have a dog that is about 7 years old.About 3 or 4 months ago we noticed a small bump on her lower ...
A: Megan - It is impossible for me to be able to tell you what is wrong with your dog without a ...
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| recurring itchy dog rashes | 11/13/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old rat terrier mix whom I adopted from a rescue organization as a puppy. Since ...
A: I agree with the possibility of allergies. Thyere is a drug called ATOPICA (cyclosporine) that has ...
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| my german shepard has foul skin odor | 11/12/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: she stinks and stinks up the whole house, even within a day of bathing
A: This is a perfect example of an early warning sign that your dog is not healthy. Healthy dogs never ...
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| Black spot on cat's nose | 11/12/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: My cat (about 4-5 years old) has always had a little bit of black pigment on his nose, but over the ...
A: There are two possibilities, Michelle. This could be a normal pigment change or it could be a sign ...
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| raw food for pregnant cat and kittens! | 11/12/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I recently bought Anitra Frazier holistic book of cats, and I really think its time to switch to raw ...
A: Good for you to begin exploring healthier options for your cats, especially if you are breeding ...
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| ultrasound | 11/12/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: I have a pregnant cat (about 3 weeks pregnant), and I was wondering if its possible to know the ...
A: Blaze - Ultrasound can be useful for diagnosis of pregnancy; however the number of fetuses is ...
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| sick puppy | 11/12/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: My puppy is behaving abnormally. He is very lethargic and can barely walk, eat, and drink water. He ...
A: Irene - I can hardly believe that you are writing this note instead of rushing your puppy to a ...
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| 16 week german shorthaired pointer | 11/12/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: Many thanks.
A: Thirty minutes sounds reasonable at this age, as long as he is eating a GOOD quality PUPPY growth ...
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| Sick kitty! | 11/12/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: My cat puked about 8 times today and I'm debating whether or not I need to get him looked at ASAP or ...
A: Erica Please have your kitty evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Vomiting can cause ...
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| very sick cat | 11/12/2009 | 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: T/D has no more protein than the average adult cat food and it is made specifically for tartar ...
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| Lethargic Dog | 11/11/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have an 11 month old Golden Retriever. I was recently out of town for the better part of two ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| prolapsed anus | 11/11/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: Found a litter of kittens and hand raised them...kept the runt which is a female manx. She is about ...
A: This is a common problem with tail-less cats. She isn't a true Manx breed, unless she is a purebred. ...
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| why does my dog pee on the couch in our bed? | 11/11/2009 | 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: Umm because he is not being very thorough? I would not be happy with that and no, it is NOT common ...
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| Pomeranian Bark | 11/11/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: I have a four year old Pomeranian. He is on Phenobarbital for two years now for seizures. He is an ...
A: I don't understand what your vet meant about limited options due to the phenobarb. In what way? ...
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| 4 month old boxer in heat? | 11/11/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: Is it possible for a 4 month old boxer to go in heat? My pup has been peeing more than usual and ...
A: Possible but unlikely. She most likely has cystitis which is a burning from a bladder infection. The ...
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| Boxers with Urine Infections | 11/11/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: What can you suggest to help prevent my 4 month old boxer from getting urine infections?
A: Urine infections are not very common in dogs, so the best way to prevent them is to build up the ...
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| Fungal infection | 11/11/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: Sherrell, I suspect I got ringworm/microsporum from my bunny. I don't touch him anymore, but the ...
A: Ana - There are many ways to contract a fungal infection. There are also many skin infections ...
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| Syringa tree | 11/11/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: We have a syringa tree on our property and i am aware that the berries are poisonus. I have a ...
A: According to my research, all parts of the syringa tree are poisonous. Go to ...
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| tumeur rectale | 11/11/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: my little dog had a tumor secreting glands of the anal mucosa or rectum, cancer is it aggressive? ...
A: Are you saying that your dog had an anal gland tumor? or did he have a perianal adenoma? They are ...
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| dog uti infections, surgery | 11/11/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: I have a 10 month old female spayed lab. She has had 4 uti's and is currently being treated for her ...
A: Jo - It is not uncommon for a young female puppy to develop "puppy vaginitis". This syndrome ...
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| my 8 yr old sheltie | 11/11/2009 | Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf |
Q: Please help: my sheltie is exhibiting dry, itchy, scaly,and bumpy patches all over his body. This ...
A: If these patches are bumpy, then I would first think of a bacterial infection in the skin. He may ...
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| Terrified Dog | 11/11/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: My dog went outside about two weeks ago, he was back in the woods and started yelping, he came ...
A: Samantha - Obviously, your dog had a traumatic experience while on a visit outside. It is ...
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| Kitten | 11/10/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I just got this kitten and from what I've been told she hadn't gone to the bathroom in a day or two ...
A: First, Erin, you must know that any free internet service may not get back to you ASAP as I have my ...
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| nervous schnauzer | 11/10/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: pleae help my 5 month old miniature schnauzer barks at everything and everyone whilst out walking he ...
A: Neutering may help. The best is to do a lot of obedience classes and read a lot of books about ...
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| Kitty with multiple problems!! | 11/10/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: I have a female Calico 2 1/2 year old cat. My cat, Chewy, is strictly and indoor cat except for the ...
A: The black specs are flea manure- digested blood. Get some wet and you will see it turns red. The ...
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| Veterinary Interviews | 11/10/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: I am applying for 2010 entrance to veterinary college, and am worried that my experience is not ...
A: First of all, I cannot help you with the first question because I am not a vet. Second, they are ...
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| Male cat diagnosed with UTI... now has seizures? | 11/10/2009 | Charlotte Sherrell, DVM |
Q: My sister and I have a male cat named Oatmeal, he's 4 1/2 years old. He's never had urinary problems ...
A: Sherri - It has not been my experience that UTI cause seizures - but a severe infection can cause ...
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| leg back leg injury | 11/10/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: my one year old British bulldog thought i was going up the stairs and ran up 2 or 3 stairs before ...
A: What is a paraclete? And who is "him?" I am a bit confused by what you wrote here, but I can tell ...
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| new yorkies | 11/10/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: Im soon to be getting my yorkie hes almost 2months old. I wanted to know what kind of food do you ...
A: I hope you are not purchasing from a pet store as those puppies are usually not healthy in the long ...
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| Kitty with multiple problems!! | 11/10/2009 | Jana Connell RVT, CVT |
Q: I have a female Calico 2 1/2 year old cat. My cat, Chewy, is strictly and indoor cat except for the ...
A: She most likely has a flea allergy problem compounded by alopecia (hairlessness) which is from her ...
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| kittens whiskers | 11/10/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I adopted 2 orphaned kittens when they were about 2-3 wks old. Everything is going fine. At first I ...
A: Whiskers breaking or falling out are signs that an animal is not healthy (see early warning signs ...
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| Puppy issues | 11/9/2009 | Dr. Christina Chambreau |
Q: I have a problem with my papillon/chihuahua mix. I got her on the 1st of November and she has now ...
A: Every individual person or animals comes here for a different length of time. Losing a young animal ...
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