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My puppy is bout 7 weeks old and she has all her shots except for one which i believe is her worm shot. I just got her a week ago. The last 2 or 3 days she has been pooping blood sometimes its dry with blood and sometimes its wet with blood. She eats and drinks and play sometimes. Should I be worried and get her check? She loves putting anything in her mouth and likes eating grass sometimes. What should i do?  

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sorry for the delay. If you go to my web site, www.ChristinaChambreau.com and read the practice section you will see that it is good to only give one more Parvo and Distemper. Most veterinarians will want you to give 3 more sets of over 5 vaccines before she is finished. I do suspect at 7 weeks that she has worms severely enough to cause her to not play much.

You need to take some of her stool back to the veterinary clinic to be tested. They may also want to see her.

You can help, maybe, temporarily by getting marshmallow root powder or capsules from the health food store and giving about 1/8 teaspoon in some milk or tuna juice several time a day to her.

Putting things in their mouths is something all puppies (and toddlers) do. You must be vigilant and not let her do that since some things can get stuck in the gut and need surgery to remove or they can chew on electric cords and hurt themselves.

I am not at my regular computer, so please read some of my other answers here for the 7 keys to healthy animals, feeding a fresh food diet, how to select a veterinarian and Reiki and more.
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I can give you the holistic approach to any problem in any species, though mostly I work with dogs and cats. Depending on the condition and the type of animal, I will be able to give very specific treatment suggestions such as what flower essences, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements, diet changes, lifestyle changes or herbs that may be helpful - not drugs. I can also suggest where you can go for further education or to find a specialist in a specific holistic field. I can help you understand why your animal is ill and what improvements can be expected. I do not check messages more than every one to two days, so PLEASE DO NOT ask about EMERGENCIES - call your local veterinarian. I cannot diagnose your animal. I cannot prescribe specific treatments. I am no longer very current with conventional treatments, so cannot answer questions on those. I am not an expert on birds or small critters. I will give you helpful connections about hose species.

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I graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980 and began using homeopathy in my practice after a client introduced me to it. By 1988 I was using exclusively holistic treatments. I began lecturing in 1987 and have spoken at veterinary conferences, health food stores, people's homes, churches, veterinary college conferences - anywhere people want to learn more about keeping their animals healthy.

Organizations
Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (I helped found this one) American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association National Center for Homeopathy American Veterinary Medical Association

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I have written in many magazines, journals and newspapers. A few include Bark Magazine; Journal of the AHVMA; Baltimore Dog Magazine; Whole Dog Journal; Tiger Tribe; Wolf Clan. I have also been frequently interveiwed on radio and TV.

Education/Credentials
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Certified Veterinary Homeopath (CVH)

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