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| separation anxiety | 11/22/2009 |
Q: My name is Andrea and I have a question about preventing separation anxiety in my 7 month old ...
A: The best way to approach any separation is to think what you would do if they were children. 1. They ...
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| Potentially Poisonous Product | 11/22/2009 |
Q: My 3 1/2 month old puppy just consumed half of a little bag of those little beads that go into shoe ...
A: Most of these are sand, or silica, so should not be toxic according to poison control center. I ...
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| Dog not having a bowel movement | 11/21/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old chihuahua is acting very strange. Usually he is very active and likes for me to play ...
A: I suspect he is having anal gland problems. These are not very dangerous, but can make some dogs ...
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| Avacodo poisonous to cats | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I just read in a post in this forum that avocados are poisonous to cats. I have a kitten and it is ...
A: The internet is wonderful and dangerous. There are many different opinions about a lot of things. ...
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| microchip | 11/21/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if my dog was stolen could he still be tracked usin the microchip?
A: You cannot track a dog with the microchip. I knew someone planning to develop a GPS like tracking ...
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| Growth on dog's chin | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old female Puggle. Over the last few weeks she has developed a weird skin growth on ...
A: I suspect it is a wart. We often see these as a result of vaccines and when we treat the dogs with ...
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| dog alergies | 11/21/2009 |
Q: If I have dog alergies and I get a dog, after a while will i get used to the alergies. In other ...
A: Adam, for many people, when their dogs are super healthy, their allergies disappear. There are also ...
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| female cat peeing on rugs | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 yr. old female calico cat that has recently (6 mos) been peeing on area rugs in the ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| nose pigment | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have 2 standard poodle pups from a litter I bred. Of eight in the litter 4 pups noses started ...
A: This is a challenge since several pups regained the pigment and the others did not. Even twins can ...
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| Cat throws up every day | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 year old male cat that I have had his entire life. He has always thrown up at random ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| cat is having unusual toilet behaviour | 11/13/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| my german shepard has foul skin odor | 11/12/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Lethargic Dog | 11/11/2009 |
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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| Boxers with Urine Infections | 11/11/2009 |
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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| Syringa tree | 11/11/2009 |
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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| Kitten | 11/10/2009 |
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 |
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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| new yorkies | 11/10/2009 |
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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| kittens whiskers | 11/10/2009 |
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 |
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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| cat with early kidney disease | 11/9/2009 |
Q: After a recent urinalysis, my 13 year old cat's specific gravity was on the low normal side which ...
A: I was wondering if you can name some good commercial raw food diets. My cat has some instability ...
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| cracking sound when moving | 11/9/2009 |
Q: My young dog developed a sudden cracking sound after playing with some dogs one day - x-rays seem ...
A: You are absolutely right - tendons and ligaments can give a cracking noise. It was good to get Xrays ...
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| Loss of bladder control | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I wonder if you could give me some objective advice about one of our dogs (miniature poodle, 13 ½ ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| pets | 11/8/2009 |
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 |
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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| Yorkie Redness around the Eyes | 11/8/2009 |
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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| lump on dogs neck | 11/7/2009 |
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 |
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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| Brain Tumor | 11/7/2009 |
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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| my cat hurt its leg | 11/7/2009 |
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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| cat pulling hair out | 11/6/2009 |
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 |
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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| garlic for cats | 11/5/2009 |
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 |
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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| sudden excessive shaking and fatigue in my dog | 11/5/2009 |
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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| dog | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 1yr old lab mix female who has dog achne. We have tried pretazone, lamb and rice dog food ...
A: The only way to get another person to answer you is to choose a different person. Yours keep coming ...
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| Homeopathic Medications in conjunction with prescribed medication | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My 17 y/o cat has hypertension and hyperthyroidism. We have her on methimazole and two other ...
A: Because conventional veterinarians are not trained to understand about herbs, I would still suggest ...
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| increasing renal medication | 11/4/2009 |
Q: our 18 yr. old cat's blood work results indicate her thyroid is perfect, but kidney values have ...
A: Too many people just do what the veterinarian says without thinking of the consequences. When I only ...
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| rabies shots for cats | 11/4/2009 |
Q: What is in a rabies shot for cats
A: You must follow your local law for Rabies vaccine. The federal law is every 3 years, but some ...
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| Homeopathic Medications in conjunction with prescribed medication | 11/3/2009 |
Q: My 17 y/o cat has hypertension and hyperthyroidism. We have her on methimazole and two other ...
A: This is an herbal preparation, not a homeopathic one. When you have a cat who is not thriving on the ...
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| dog | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 1yr old lab mix female who has dog achne. We have tried pretazone, lamb and rice dog food ...
A: Thin hair, panting when it is not hot are a few of the Early Warning Signs of Illness (see below). ...
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| Hair pulling | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a question on my siamese cross cat Seren. He had ear mites, ear infection and possibly herpes ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Heart Murmur in puppy | 11/3/2009 |
Q: We have a Shiba Inu puppy that is now almost 11 weeks old. He has been to the same vet twice and I ...
A: Most importantly, do NOT get your puppy vaccinated again untilyou have resolved this problem (see 3. ...
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| cat with early kidney disease | 11/2/2009 |
Q: After a recent urinalysis, my 13 year old cat's specific gravity was on the low normal side which ...
A: You are thinking in wonderful ways to help your cat. Good for you. When I only had my conventional ...
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| Cat Sneezing | 11/2/2009 |
Q: "Hello I have notice that my cat has being sneezing lately or trying to get something out of the ...
A: There are many causes of cat's sneezing - something stuck in the nose, a virus, a bacteria, a fungus ...
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| Bone Lump | 11/2/2009 |
Q: My 12 year old 75lb dog boxer/terrier cross has the usual fat related lumps, however, I noticed two ...
A: There are many possibilities. Even bone tumors (common in that area), or other benign or malignant ...
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| pretreating for heartworm | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a dog that has tested positive for heart worm. She is a rescue, boston Terrier and weighs 19 ...
A: Because I am a holistic veterinarian, I approach treatment of heartworms very conservatively. I have ...
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| Bright Orange Eye Discharge (male feline) | 11/1/2009 |
Q: My cat (Tigger) is a 2 year old neutered male tabby, completely indoor since he was a few weeks old, ...
A: You have me stumped as it is really bright orange. Many eye discharges are a reddish, rusty brown ...
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| Career Interview | 11/1/2009 |
Q: Can you please answer these questions for a school assignment. I have to ask a professional about ...
A: First, I want you to read my web site and do a search for "homeopathic veterinarians" and "TCM for ...
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| Lyme Disease Diet/Ticks and food senitivity | 11/1/2009 |
Q: 1. My neighbors pup ( through me) has acquired a bad reaching to bit issue on the top of her tail. ...
A: Glad you have read my materials. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter, which will start soon. I will ...
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| Cats and the cold | 11/1/2009 |
Q: How cold is too cold for the common cat to be outdoors? I have a cat which is 8-9 months old, and ...
A: Your cat is fine. Thank you for tending to him. I live in Maryland with similar temperatures and ...
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| cat with bloated belly? | 10/31/2009 |
Q: my neighbor has a kitten that appears to be between 6 and 12 mos of age. I'm not really sure, cause ...
A: worms are possible, but usually does not make the abdomen rock hard. He could just be in very good ...
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| Dog peeing problem | 10/31/2009 |
Q: We have a 3 year old Jack Russell-mini dachshund mix. He has been housebroken since the beginning. ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| My Cat | 10/31/2009 |
Q: My mom keeps my cats and has been for about 5 years I believe since we got him and her, Simon and ...
A: We never like our animals, or our children when you grow up, to be in pain, so it would be great if ...
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| rat wound | 10/31/2009 |
Q: i have a male hairless rat that is roughly 8-9 months old. he always gets a few cuts here and there ...
A: You could try some holistic healing ointments. Calendula gel or ointment is very good (health food ...
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| My Puppy | 10/31/2009 |
Q: i just got an 8 and a half week old dachshund puppy today who weighs 41 ounces and she pooped ...
A: You do not have to go the ER. The blood can be just from the straining. I am so glad with a young ...
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| my dog's penis refuse to retract | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have a serious problem with my pet maltese. He is 7 year old. My female dog is on heat and to day ...
A: Since it is at night I would send good thoughts to your dog. I would do cold compresses over the ...
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| My chow-japanese spitz dog | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Have ths dog,she has l0ss her appetite f0r 2 days n0w..she has cough bt sometimes only.she has been ...
A: If the veterinarian wormed her after testing her stool and gave the correct mediciine, the appetite ...
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| Chronic Hepatitis | 10/30/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old Doberman girl has just been diagnosed with chronic Hepatitis. She hasn't been given a ...
A: I am so glad you asked a holisticcally trained veterinarian, Melissa. When I only had my ...
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| head injury | 10/30/2009 |
Q: A very heavy glass lamp shade fell on my dogs head about 6 oclock, he is showing no signs of ...
A: do not worry too much. If he seems groggy, or unsteady when walking, has pupils (the dark part of ...
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| Lab constant nose rubbing | 10/15/2009 |
Q: where the whiskers are and the under-side of her top lips with her front two paws. Some times it ...
A: I am glad you give her some fresh food. Read on and maybe give her more. If you are using plastic ...
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| travelling with pregnant cat | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My cat just got pregnant accidently!! Although I was thinking about breeding her, but apparently she ...
A: The sooner you travel the better. Are there no flights you can take her in the cabin with you? ...
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| cat pre-breeding check-up | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I am planning on getting my male and female cats bred. What are the types of tests and vaccinations ...
A: You have chosen to ask a holistically trained veterinarian, so this answer may be very different ...
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| Feline Acne | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My 9 year old gray female tabby has what I think is feline acne. we are out of work and have no ...
A: First, if you are using plastic bowls for food or water, they may be causing the problem, if it is ...
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| muscle spasms | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I recently brought home an 8 week old lab. My four year old lab has been having problems from day ...
A: I am so glad you asked me, because you need a different viewpoint. When I only had my conventional ...
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| Great dane puppy | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a great dane puppy, he's 8 wks old. He seemed to be doing great for the first ...
A: Next time, please do not get a puppy before 8 weeks, and with danes, I think many suggest even ...
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| Possibly ill ferret | 10/14/2009 |
Q: My ferret Bonnie is 1 and a half years old and is a female.She is a playful ferret.This morning,she ...
A: If she is not better in the AM, I would take her to a veterinarian who specializes in samll mammals, ...
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| A few questions | 10/14/2009 |
Q: We took in a cat a couple months ago. She is a female. Approx. 8-9 months old. We also have a one ...
A: Mike, Urinating problems are the #1 reason cats are returned to shelters (and usually are killed), ...
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| ill 13year old cat | 10/13/2009 |
Q: my cat has been suffering from on and off vomiting and diarrhea for the last 3 - 4 weeks. over the ...
A: She is definitely ill and needs to go to the clinic, so I am glad you have an appointment. Often the ...
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| Kitten unwell, comiting and urinating | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I could really do with your help. I have a very sick kitten/cat he is around 8 months old and since ...
A: There are so many things that could be wrong with your kitten. He is VERY sick and you need to go to ...
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| cat wont use back legs | 10/13/2009 |
Q: our cat has recently stopped using his back legs. It started off with his tale twitching, and then ...
A: You need a second opinion. When a veterinarian cannot help your cat - find someone who can. When I ...
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| holistic dog w/fleas! | 10/13/2009 |
Q: You mentioned in a previous response that healthy dogs don't get fleas. We need your help! My ...
A: 1. Yes - there are many natural ways to get rid of fleas - see below for a report that is usually ...
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| my puppy is sick | 10/10/2009 |
Q: My puppy is a one month and half old he has been sick for three days. He does not focus right. He ...
A: The lack of focus cold mean a brain problem but I do NOT think so. It is much more likely that he is ...
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| My 4 month old germansheperd | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I have had my puppy since she was 2 weeks old and her mom got hit by a car so i have been her mommy ...
A: There are many causes of vomiting in puppies = worms, ate something that disagreed, got a virus, or ...
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| otc injection | 10/10/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old doberman was not eating anything for 2 days.so we took him to the vetinary ...
A: While vomiting may be a side effect of an antibiotic, different drugs should be used so the dog does ...
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| my puppy is sick | 10/10/2009 |
Q: My puppy is a one month and half old he has been sick for three days. He does not focus right. He ...
A: Please take your puppy tomorrow to an integrative veterinarian, or to a regular veterinarian. There ...
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| chihuahua shoulder dislocation/deformity | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I have a one year old male Chihuahua I bought from a pet store. The owner has since been arrested ...
A: You are taking the first steps towards health by feeding no grains. Next is to buy local meat and ...
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| 6 yr. old standard poodle-female | 10/9/2009 |
Q: my poodle has had a second bout with HGE in less than a year. What can be done for this condition? ...
A: Poor Poodle. They rarely have ulcers. When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would ...
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| 10-month old bulldogs are sick | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I have three 10-month old bulldogs that are sick. They have not eaten in 5 days and they are ...
A: I wish I could tell you it was safe to try to treat your dogs at home. They sound very very sick and ...
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| cats | 10/9/2009 |
Q: can you give a cat a human ear drop prescription for an ear infection
A: Almost all drugs used for animals are also used for people. The problem with you deciding to use an ...
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| my dog won't stop licking her paws | 10/9/2009 |
Q: i have had my dog on predisone from the vet. I have changed her food to a lamb and rice diet. i have ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| puppy is sick | 10/8/2009 |
Q: our puppy is not eating for 3 days now. she vomits water and she has a black soft stool. we don't ...
A: Your puppy may have a serious viral disease or have been poisoned by something. You really need to ...
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| Crystals in urine | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My cat is right now at the vet and they are saying he has crystals in his urine and are working to ...
A: The best thing to prevent any health problems is to follow the guidelines below. Few cats on a raw ...
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| dialated pupils | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I have a female siamese cat. She is about 16 years old. She hasn't been displaying a lot of problems ...
A: Many cats, as they age, develop dilated pupils. It does not mean she has cataracts. A chemical flea ...
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| chinese Sharpie | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My dad is telling me that his sharpie tt has a bump by his leg and back side were its leaking and ...
A: There is not reallyenough information here to give you a definite answer. It sounds like an abscess ...
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| Help | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My cat loves to go out for fresh air everymorning. She wouldn't come in the house and just ...
A: While I had thought there were problems with skinks and cats, I have just read a naturalist who ...
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| Kitten Medication | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Yesterday my boyfriend rescued a 3 - 4 week old kitten(Titan) from a stray mother. The kitten was ...
A: Raising young kittens like Titan can be a lot of fun, and a challenge as well. As you read on, you ...
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| Possibly dieing hamster!!please help! | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Ok,In got a Fancy Russian Drawf hamster in June, I Think he's dieng. He bearly eats,drinks,or do ...
A: I do not know enough about small pets right now to help you. Go to www.theAVH.org, click on ...
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| A lot of problems with my cat | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I hardly know where to begin with this, my cats health health has been going downhill for a while. ...
A: 1. nectadyn - this will be unlikely to address the cough which is due to a heart problem, as you say ...
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| mice health problems | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have three female mice, one is brown (lily) one in black (loca) and the third is white with two ...
A: They are ill and they need some professional care. I would suggest an integrative veterinarian who ...
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| New Puppy | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I just recently got a 6 month old lab/walker hound mixed puppy. I have been told that she has ...
A: Jessica, I am assuming you are the one who just was scratched by the cat. In case there were two ...
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| Rabies? | 10/6/2009 |
Q: the cat was acting very calm just meowing but made no attempt to scratch my dog or hiss. I tried to ...
A: Rabies could not be transmitted by a scratch. Do not worry. If you are interested in better health ...
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| A lot of problems with my cat | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I hardly know where to begin with this, my cats health health has been going downhill for a while. ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| stink bug dogs eye | 10/6/2009 |
Q: a couple days ago my dog was outside and a stink bug sprayed her eyes. After it sprayed her eyes she ...
A: If you were trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you could help ...
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| Ear cleaner | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Is a solution of 50% rubbing alcohol and 50% white vinegar ok to use on dog ears? I apply using ...
A: I would use either but not both at once. 50% vinegar and water or 50% alcohol and water. Sometimes ...
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| My Cat Sam has had a fever for over 5 days.... Need Help ASAP!!! | 9/1/2009 |
Q: My cat Sam is going to be 4 yrs old in October. I found him and his siblings when they were 3 weeks ...
A: I am so glad you contacted a holistically trained veterinarian. When I only had my conventional ...
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| Injured Cat | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old inside cat that knocked out a screen in a window and fell approx. 6-7 feet ...
A: This is such a common tragedy. Cats are very good at pushing open screens. They also are very good ...
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| Dog ear.. | 9/1/2009 |
Q: We just got a minature dachsund and one of his ears doesn't hang forward like the other one, it ...
A: Since the ear was normal when you got him, I would suspect an injury has caused it. Since I do not ...
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| Dog Health Issues | 8/31/2009 |
Q: my mini rat terrier, Maggie, is about 4 years old and has been constantly throwing up every few ...
A: Yes, stop using the gel sticks. If she has been vomiting every few hours she may become dehydrated ...
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| 3 month old kitten with broken front leg | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I am adopting a kitten whose front leg has been broken and reset using a pin.....I am at a loss ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by questions ...
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| Female Cat with possible reoccuring UTI | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have a female cat who about two months ago started to urinate outside the litter box. I took her ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Corgi Coat | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have a female Welsh Corgi and the Hair around her neck and toward her backside isn't growing in as ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I, too, would often be very frustrated by ...
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| SICK SHIH TZU | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A 8-MONTH OLD MALE NON-NUTERED SHIH TZU. HIS NOSE SEEMS TO BE WARM AND DRY. I'VE GIVEN HIM ...
A: Please take his temperature. Use a rectal thermometer or one of the new digital ones. Normal for ...
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| goldendoodle | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Our 2 year old goldendoodle licks our old golden retrever ears constantly, now he has started to ...
A: Probably it is just a habit. I would suspect he is not getting enough attention since he is only 2 ...
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| Behavior problems | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that is a year old and she has never been a social cat. She hates most people, except ...
A: Introducing a new cat was probably not the best thing. Can (are you willing) to return the other ...
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| HELP!! New (unexperienced) owner has sick chocolate lab | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Christina Chambreau, I recently got ownership of my sister's 3 year old chocolate lab named ...
A: Bless you for rescuing Hershey. You are not alone is being short of money right now. There are ...
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| cat | 8/29/2009 |
Q: not sure if this has anything to do with my cats problem but about 3 weeks ago we put serenety flea ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| 3/4 year old dog has episodes of pain when sitting up or laying down, limps | 8/29/2009 |
Q: My four year old husky/border-collie dog Bo has been having a shooting pain for a week now. I say ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Oversized glands and flabby belly on 9month staffy! | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 9month old staffordshire bull terrior girl, she finished her first season approx. 6 weeks ...
A: I suspect she is having a "false pregnancy". This mild version is normal and she should be ...
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| Cats eyes. | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Himalayan Persian and every day his eyes leak a red/orange colour. It isn't blood, but it ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would tell people that this was normal and ...
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| My 6 week old puppy | 8/29/2009 |
Q: About a week ago she was playing in the dining room and then let out a loud cry, and continued to ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Green poop - coming off meds | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 week old multipoo puppy. He's recently recovered from having parvo and parasites, and ...
A: You are having some challenges with your puppy. So glad he recovered from the Parvo. First, I would ...
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| urine scalds on Sheltie's tummy and thighs | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Dr. Chambreau. This is a follow up question to an answer just given by Dr. Gotthelf who isn't ...
A: What a lucky dog you have. Many guardians would not be willing to give such great care. When I only ...
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| cat problems | 8/28/2009 |
Q: My cat is 16 yrs old. She has a start of kidney disease. Advised me to put her on low protein food. ...
A: I did not have all the infomation I usually send people - here it is and this may help you. 1. I ...
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| my dog seems to not be eating | 8/27/2009 |
Q: 2 days ago we had a party with bbq and plenty of people, it seems that after the party our dog ...
A: I hope you have been to a veterinarian. It is possible to be just an upset stomach and a few days of ...
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| cat problems | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My cat is 16 yrs old. She has a start of kidney disease. Advised me to put her on low protein food. ...
A: I am not at my regular computer with lots of info that I give. I strongly suggest you begin to work ...
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| Sick pup | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Christina, We have a had our puppy Zumo for about 2 months now. He is a husky/chow chow mix. He is ...
A: It is hard to say if it is an emergency. If he is active and eating (not clear on that from your ...
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| Dog's sneezing | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Our Laso-opsa has been sneezing for 6 days .vet visit gave him a corit, anitbotic and antihistimine ...
A: It could meant that he is having a negative reaction to the drugs, which often happens. When I only ...
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| great dane ear cropping failed, ear is not lifting up because i missed to tape the ears | 8/26/2009 |
Q: i am hilary vidhya from india , i have a great dane 14months old , He is cropped while he was a ...
A: Personally I may not be able to help you much because I LOVE Danes when their ears are not cropped ...
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| hip dysplasia/arthritis | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My almost four year old saint bernard had an xray last year which revealed the beginnings of hip ...
A: I am so glad you contacted an integrative veterinarian. There are some great classes you can take on ...
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| Dog Allergies | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I got this dog from the humane Society he’s 3 years old Shiba Inu and when I got him on Sunday they ...
A: I am glad you asked an integrative veterinarian. Skin problems can cost a lot of money if treated ...
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| Fleas on ferrets | 8/26/2009 |
Q: We need to get rid of the fleas off of the ferrets please i'm need help. I need to know what product ...
A: The best and safest is a flea comb. Read more in the following flea report. While I think everything ...
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| black lab weakness | 8/20/2009 |
Q: my black lab "puppy" he is a 19 months old, loses control of his back leg after running , he seems ...
A: This is really a mystery to me. One thing I think of is heat exhaustion. Why he is so sensitive to ...
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| One Year old boerboel bit my wife | 8/20/2009 |
Q: generally, has a very sweet temperament. Last week I was in the kitchen cooking his food. As it ws ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| going to the loo in the house | 8/19/2009 |
Q: i have a 11 month old lab that in the past few months has started to go to the toilet in the house ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Dog | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I dont know what is wrong with my dog he is 2 years old and a corgi mix. He has been throwing up a ...
A: Storms had my computer out of commissioin for a few days, so I know you have now been to your ...
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| Cat with ulcer on gums | 8/19/2009 |
Q: My cat Kody has an ulcer on her her upper gum in her mouth. I have taken her to the vet for this in ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Dog Health | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Ever since I got a Bichon Frise, he's been making weird noises. It sounds like someone sniffing in ...
A: With such little information, I can only guess that he has a sinus problem and has a yellow ...
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| Issue with my old cats... | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Both of my cats, now living exclusively indoors, have developed small encrustations just above the ...
A: Most likely this is what we call "milliary dermatitis". This means "small crusty, often itchy ...
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| I don't know if my puppy has a skin condition | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I just recently got a black labrador puppy and i'm not sure if he has a skin condition. He has a ...
A: Demodectic mange is very common in young pups who have immune systems too challenged by the ...
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| Shih Tzu - Loose stool | 8/17/2009 |
Q: For the past two days, my 14-month old Shih Tzu has had a loose stool. She is potty trained and now ...
A: Be sure not to scold her for going in the house. she may have worms, or have been exposed to some ...
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| Cat bleeding from anus/maybe uterus. | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 year old female cat (who has been fixed years ago). She is an indoor cat. For the past ...
A: She could have a cyst or a tumor in her vagina or rectum. She should have an exam to determine what ...
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| My puppy | 8/17/2009 |
Q: My puppy is only 8 weeks old and his butt looks like it is inside out and he is having trouble going ...
A: Becasue you asked me on Sunday, you are probably headed for the veerinarian right now. Your puppy ...
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| The effects of moving on my cat | 8/17/2009 |
Q: Three days ago I moved into a new apartment, and my cat is freaked! She eats and drinks very little ...
A: She will adjust. Buy Anitra Frazier's Natural Cat for her great wisdom about moving into new homes. ...
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| Itchy bald spot | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 11 year old dog and recentley a bald spot appeared on her neck that has red spots. She has ...
A: There are many possibilities for skin rashes - topical allergins like new rugs, furniture, ...
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| My cat has orange spots around his eyes and ears | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Last week we moved house and only let our two black cats outdoors a couple days ago. We've noticed ...
A: I really do not know what it could be. I do see skin discoloration, but usually it is brownish (like ...
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| What happend to my dog? | 8/16/2009 |
Q: In January 2009 my dog Claire hurt her foot, then a few weeks later we found a scist on the back of ...
A: You may be right that she died of cancer. autopsies are very expensive and often do not really show ...
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| labor | 8/15/2009 |
Q: My 3 y/o chihuahua went into labor at around 1 pm she had one pup , and it has now been 9 hrs later ...
A: If you were already trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you ...
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| Limping Labrador | 8/15/2009 |
Q: Three months ago I took my five year old dog for a run to the park. Prior than that I've been too ...
A: What a challenge for you both. One problem could be spending a lot of time on concrete. I think ...
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| Yorkie Seizures - 8 weeks old | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I have been online and to the vet in order to find out what is going on with the 8 week old puppy. ...
A: I am so glad you asked an integrative veterinarian this question. I was just reading an article ...
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| insulin resistant dog | 8/14/2009 |
Q: My dog lost weight fast, became lethargic Dec 2008. Happened over 6-8 wks period. He has remained ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated byinsulin ...
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| Sudden Deafness after Ear Flush | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I have been reading a web page of yours and have a similar situation with my cocker spaniel in ...
A: Most likely there was some damage done to the drum (can happen to the best of us) and there may or ...
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| feline asthma | 8/14/2009 |
Q: we took our 2 yo male domestic short hair to the vet thinking he had a hairball problem because he ...
A: The problem with the conventional medicines for asthma is that they can cause diabetes, kidney ...
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| Kidney stone in cat | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Chambreau, I have an eighteen year old female cat and she was just diagnosed with a kidney stone. ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| sick puppy. | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old pug and Australian shepherd mix. The past few days on and off he has puked in ...
A: This is not common for puppies, especially with the red eye. He could have severe worms, something ...
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| Dog won't drink | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old chessy. he used to be normal and full of energy. This last winter he had a ...
A: Aversion to water does not indicate ill health from a conventional standpoint. When I had only my ...
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| Hypothyroidism and Cats. | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Even after you have them re hydrated and they're eating better. WHat is the long trem prognosis. Tks
A: Tom, this must be following up on a prior question, but it is not here. Please email me at ...
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| odd dog habits | 8/8/2009 |
Q: HELP!! Is there a reason why our mixed blood dog(Beagle and chihuahua) eats our elderly cat's ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Dog pants and can't see | 8/8/2009 |
Q: My dog Simi is 11 years old. She was absolutely fine till three months ago when she started ...
A: You need good homeopathic treatment. If the arsenicum or the ipecac were correct, the other symptoms ...
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| my 5 month old kitten | 8/8/2009 |
Q: it kind of looks he has just awaken but this happens all through out the day. he doesn't bother it ...
A: It is not normal. When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would say it was an ...
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| 12 yr old dog with hoarse bark | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 yr old golden retriever that just starting sounding hoarse when he barks. It has been ...
A: I wanted to add that one possibility is laryngeal paralysis, but usually there are other signs such ...
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| Appetite stimulant for kidney disease dog | 8/8/2009 |
Q: How can I get my bearded collie to eat anything at all? She is on subQ fluids after 4 days of IV, ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| hip dysplasia in labrador retriever | 8/7/2009 |
Q: My 6-yr old dog was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. He is very active,not overweight, not fixed male. ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Sick Cat | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male cat. He has been fixed and has never gone outside. He has regular poops, ...
A: You need to take him to a veterinary clinic NOW. He could have a urinary blockage which causes ...
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| HELP!! | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have an English Bulldog and she is about 7 months. Her stomach is hard and when you push on it it ...
A: English Bulldogs are prone to bloat, which can cause these symtoms, except the dogs do not want to ...
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| itching | 8/7/2009 |
Q: my dog wont stop itching i have giving baths and he has no fleas but he cant stop itching it started ...
A: Itching can be caused by so many things - food change, new rugs, new furniture, new laundry soap, ...
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| excessive panting | 8/7/2009 |
Q: My pug is 8 years old. We moved last week. He just pants constantly. My Frenchie and Boxer are ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| puppy | 8/6/2009 |
Q: my eight week old chihuahua has a gruggling sound coming from her stomach what does this mean?
A: Gurgling sounds are not serious. Have you hever had your tummy rumble? Often dogs need probiotics to ...
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| help my cat | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I've read ur column on bloody stool from cats. I don't think it applies to my cats situation, but ...
A: I never recommend SD cat food (read below for feed the best). I would need to know a lot more about ...
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| Yorkshire terrier puppies | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I keep hearing about all the health problems that yorkshire terriers have, how do I find a good ...
A: So glad you asked a holistically trained veterinarian. You want a breeder that is good with the ...
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| IMHA - Severe Side Effects to Medications | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My 10 year old little girl Kiya, a shepard/lab mix (we think) was diagnosed with IMHA a month ago on ...
A: My apologies - I thought I answered you, but it just showed up as not sent. How challenged you are ...
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| maltese skin pigmentation | 8/6/2009 |
Q: New born maltese pup that has dark brown skin pigmentation all over the body with no breaks in solid ...
A: I am not up on every breed, but I think this is a normal variation. Since you have a puppy, I assume ...
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| Blood in my kittens poo | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My kittie just went poo and it was normal and soild looking but half of the top was covered in ...
A: In a 3 month old, it is likely to be worms, or that he ate something that scraped a few blood ...
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| dog bleeding through nose and lethargic | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Our dog has recently started bleeding through one nostril and a runny nose, also been lethargic and ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| olive leaf extract | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 yr old westie, weighs 22 lbs who is diabetic and has a nailbed infection which he has ...
A: The dose of Olive Leaf is 250 mg for up to 70 pound dog, so you want to give half a table (if a ...
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| cat limping | 8/5/2009 |
Q: i have an 11 year old cat she jumped of the bed and ever since then she been limping shes eating and ...
A: If you were alrady trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you could ...
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| Great Dane seizures | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My Great Dane is 10 1/2 years old. About 2 years ago he began drinking a lot more water and ...
A: First, I am very surprised that medication was started. Usually conventional waits until dogs are ...
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| noses | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have 2 cocker spaniels and both their noses get this crusty stuff all over them. my husband use to ...
A: There are multiple causes of these crusts - fungal, bacterial, autoimmune, allergic. While topical ...
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| dog with rash and boils | 8/4/2009 |
Q: one week ago I was brushing my dog and a small section of hair came out to reveal an oozing boil ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Bite | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old miniature dachshund named Odo. We took him camping for his first time he had a ...
A: To have such a severe reaction to a bite (of anything) indicates that he is not quite as healthy as ...
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| Puppy had spleen removed during Spay - Need Holistic Approach | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I am very concerned about the health of my 9 month old pitbull. 3 days ago she went in for a ...
A: I am so glad you asked for the holistic options as they will help your dog stay healthy in spite of ...
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| Behavior changes in my cats since moving | 8/3/2009 |
Q: We moved across Canada about three months ago and both of our cats have had some behaviour changes ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Night out | 8/3/2009 |
Q: My cat finally came home the next morning after being out all night. He doesn't appear to have any ...
A: Sorry I was not at the computer for an immediate answer for you. If you were trained in different ...
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| my 10-year-old boston terrier | 8/2/2009 |
Q: my 10-year-old boston terrier ran quite a bit yesterday. It was quite warm outside, and he will ...
A: An aspirin may help. Give him a VERY careful examination. Look for thorns or cuts or painful areas. ...
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| dog acting strange | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My aunts dog, a poodle mix,has all of a sudden started to be scared of noises. Thunder has always ...
A: So nice of you to be concerned about your aunt's dog. As animals get older, they often develop a ...
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| whats wrong? | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My 10 year old golden retreiver wont stop throwing up. She has thrown up at least twice a week for ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| milk fever in cats | 8/2/2009 |
Q: i think my cat recently had kittens, she is a indoor/outdoor cat and she is deaf. we can't find them ...
A: If she still has a distended belly she may be ready to deliver. If she had a big belly and now does ...
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| my cat | 8/1/2009 |
Q: My cat mickey is 5 1/2 years old. He has always been talkative but the past month hes started to ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| lab bleeding | 8/1/2009 |
Q: i have a lab she has been spayed 3yrs ago now when she pees she is peeing blood i have appt but its ...
A: My apologies for not answering sooner. She probably has a bladder infection. There are more serious ...
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| Brand new kittens have fleas already | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have 4- 1 day old kittens and they have fleas already! I think they must have transferred from ...
A: My computer must have glitched. I answered this question 1 hr after you sent it but do not see it in ...
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| tissue hanging off cat's paw | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I noticed a bit of tissue hanging off my cat's left front paw pad that looks like the same skin as ...
A: I suspect she cut a small amouth of her pad off on something around the house, or she is shedding ...
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| Ultra-Calm | 7/31/2009 |
Q: Is Ultra-Calm safe for long-term usage?
A: From a conventional standpoint it is safe. However, it has ingredients that I do not think healthy ...
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| dog sick | 7/31/2009 |
Q: My dog for the past week week and a half has been kind of just lying around, not really eating and ...
A: Anita, there is really not enough informationo to know what is wrong with your dog. I do think you ...
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| poor appetite, licking lips | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I'm impressed with the quality of answers I've seen posted here - thanks for the service. I have a ...
A: Good for you to be already doing some holistic approaches. Are these symptoms classic of anything ...
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| Are dwarf hamsters hypoallergenic? | 7/30/2009 |
Q: chambreau, i have a younger cousin that visits our house quite often. He is highly allergic to ...
A: Some experts say that more people are allergic to the small rodents than to cats and dogs, so that ...
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| autoimmune disease | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a papillion/pom mix about 4 yrs old. Last month she woke up all stiff, lethargic, squealed ...
A: So glad you happened to ask a holistic veteriarian. When I only had my conventional veterinary ...
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| Skin irritation | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old French Bulldog. He has what, at fitst seemed to be like little scabs from ...
A: It sounds like he has an eczema type of condition. It is probably not fromt he dampness as other ...
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| mating | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I just recently adopted a female shihtzu. (about 7 months old now) We already have a male (4 years ...
A: They "tied". That is the word and you are right they have no control. ONce the male dog's glans ...
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| Helping cat gain back her appetite, homeopathic suggestion? | 7/29/2009 |
Q: What a valuable service! Thank you in advance for your time and response. We have an eleven year ...
A: What a wonderful job you have done by trusting your instincts. Since you are unwilling to work with ...
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| my cats behaviour | 7/29/2009 |
Q: My kitten just had a stomach surgeory for removing an object she ate :( When she was gone her sister ...
A: If you have some essential oils like lavendar aht are food grade and organic, rub a little on your ...
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| cats health | 7/29/2009 |
Q: My 1 year old siamese has been having motor difficulties. We began to notice problems after a ...
A: I think you are right to think it is a nerve problem from the fall. Thank goodness you emailed a ...
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| 3 1/2 year old German Shepherd male | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I picked my dog up from a two night stay at Petsmart Pets Hotel from 7-25 to 7-27. He also received ...
A: So many people are having trouble with money right now and yet they have animals who are dependent ...
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| Dog not eating very much | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I'm having trouble getting my basset hound to eat his food. He used to go nuts when it came time for ...
A: You be feeding him too often and too much. As you will see below I recommend feeding a variety of ...
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| 2 year old Bijon/Poodle | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Bijon Frises/Poodle and he started acting a little odd yesterday. He was acting ...
A: My guess is that he has impacted anal glands, not a life threatening condition. They can may dogs ...
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| Puppy Food | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I am on holidays with my 4 1/2 month maltese/shitzu puppy I ran out of her food and her brand is ...
A: Yogurt or acidophilus could help the digestive system. Herbal marshmallow root capsules or tea could ...
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| whats wrong with my dog? | 7/26/2009 |
Q: my dog has been really depressed lately she isnt the way she used to be. usually shes excited and ...
A: I have known of miniature doxins who have lived to over 20 and regular doxins to 18, so I would ...
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| 10 month old daschund | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I have a daschund and my husband gave him a different kind of food than what he normally eats. ever ...
A: Because you do not give a time frame I am not sure how critical this is. If he has only vomited ...
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| What is scours | 7/25/2009 |
Q: We just recently got a 7 week old puppy and we fed it some cows milk with it's water. I was ...
A: Scours is the old term for babies (usuallly goats or calves) with diarrhea. So people are telling ...
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| Black mold | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I had a leak which caused black mold in a room I keep closed and never allow my cats to go in. Is ...
A: I have had mysertious illness in animals that turned out to be due to different types of mold in ...
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| Possible tumor in my dog's spleen or liver | 7/25/2009 |
Q: My dog Eddu is 9 years old and one day she was out playing for about an hour. When we brought her ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| kittens | 7/24/2009 |
Q: i have just found 2 x 3 day old kittens and am feeding them with kitten milk every two hours (wow ...
A: Plain milk is not the best. Try this recipe from Dr. Pitcairn;s Natural Health for Dogs and Cats: 1 ...
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| Dog dander | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I have two lhasa( 2 yrs and 1.5 yrs old). Lately i have noticed that i feel kind of sneezing when i ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| 12 yr old congested doxie | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Our 12 yr old male doxie was highly congested, had bloody snot coming out of one nostril, his ...
A: I do not thinik there is anything easy that you have overlooked. When I only had my conventional ...
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| Feline Oral Tumor | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Our cat Jade is approximately 10-13yrs old. We had to rush her into the ER on a Sunday when she ...
A: Our cat Jade is approximately 10-13yrs old. We had to rush her into the ER on a Sunday when she ...
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| dog bleeding from butt | 7/23/2009 |
Q: my dog went out to potty and I noticed that he is bleeding some from the bottom. It is 9:30 at night ...
A: If he is otherwise ok, I would not worry until the AM. Look at his gums and see if they are white ...
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| 5 week old kitten VERY sick | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 week old kitten that is a female.I noticed yesterday evening that she wasn't feeling ...
A: So many people are having trouble with money right now and yet they have animals who are dependent ...
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| My cat needs help! | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that is a little over a year old. He is an oriental tabby. He was neutered and had his ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| My cats legs | 7/9/2009 |
Q: My cat walks in the door favoring the 2 back legs, I go to pet him and he growls everytime I go near ...
A: There are several possibilities - certainly being hit or kicked is one possibility. Another is a ...
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| Matter between MY life and death | 7/9/2009 |
Q: (And just know that you are not the only expert I will ask this question to, I will go to several ...
A: Since I am a veterinarian, what I will tell you is about the animals. For you, I hope that other ...
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| feline vaginal leakage | 7/9/2009 |
Q: My 8 week old kitten is having some vile smelling vaginal secretions. I took her to the vet 2 weeks ...
A: It is unusual for such a young cat to have an infection. I would suggest you get a Feline Leukemia ...
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| Dog will not stop sticking his tongue in and out as if in a trance | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Is there something wrong with my dog when he rapidly sticks his tongue in and out like a snake? He ...
A: You probably have the best reason - the hair around his mouth. Do trim it and see if the problem ...
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| Dog Injuries | 7/8/2009 |
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 |
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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| Caring for chihuahua puppies | 7/8/2009 |
Q: My chihuahua had 3 puppies approx 6 months ago and over the course of 3-4 days killed all of the ...
A: Most importantly, you should keep her from getting pregnant. There are so many problems that can ...
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| Dog's Swollen Testicles | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Help! I'm living in rural Mexico and the one vet in my small town is horrible and brutal. My 13 ...
A: Well, I think you need a different veterinarian. I wuld suggest you find one who has some holistic ...
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| small cut on his side | 7/8/2009 |
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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| sick cat | 7/7/2009 |
Q: My cat of ten years has been losing weight drastically over the past couple months. i finally had ...
A: So many people are having trouble with money right now and yet they have animals who are dependent ...
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| nutritional needs | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a Pug named Molly. She became very sick about a month after birthing a liter of five. We ...
A: Shedding and having poor coat color are two early warning signs that Molly is not really healthy ...
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| What is wrong with my maltese | 7/7/2009 |
Q: My maltese is about 7 or 8 years old and he has been looseing the hair on his behind and legs and ...
A: So many people are having trouble with money right now and yet they have animals who are dependent ...
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| Bred Lab with Diarrhea | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a female who was bred two weeks ago. Yesterday I noticed that she had dunnier stools than ...
A: If you were trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you could help ...
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| Weird looking gums | 7/6/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| great dane sores | 7/6/2009 |
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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| my German Shepard has lumps on his skin | 7/5/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Male Hamster with swollen penis area | 7/4/2009 |
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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| Cockatiel | 7/4/2009 |
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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| Chihuahua | 7/3/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| my dog | 7/2/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Female Doberman | 7/1/2009 |
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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| Unexplained sudden cat death | 7/1/2009 |
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 |
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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| Sick Dog | 7/1/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Mammary glands after puppies are weaned | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I just wanted to know if there is any necessary care of the nipples and mammary glands of my female ...
A: No special care is needed as long as her nipples are not cracked or sore. The sagging may not be ...
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| Slimmy Urine | 6/29/2009 |
Q: My dog seems to have some kind of slimmy substance in her urine. She is eating and drinking and ...
A: This could possibly be because the urine is too alkaline, or a very early infection. Collect some of ...
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| pls help Mi Ngo urgently... | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Mi Ngo, a 4yr old castrated male cat before he became anorexic-at times has a tubular form vomit of ...
A: what is the matter? Is it really hyperacidity? I do not think it is hyperacity. I would wonder ...
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| Golden Retriever | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old male golden. He is a very laid back puppy. He takes forever to eat. I have him ...
A: Your puppy sounds very healthy and normal to me. Check out the Early Warning signs below to see if ...
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| head trauma | 6/29/2009 |
Q: my dog was hit by a car and has head trauma. Her eyes are dialated and she can not see. The vet ...
A: Not sure when your appointment is today. Good for you to think ahead of time what questions to ask. ...
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| black/tan coonhound leg injury | 6/28/2009 |
Q: i have a 1 year old black and tan coonhound. up until about a month and a half ago, we would be ...
A: I am so glaad you asked me. When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be ...
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| puppy seizure | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I have a litter of puppies that are 3 weeks today. Mother had no milk so I am raising. 5 of them ...
A: Squirt some honey or sugar water into her - may be low blood sugar. Get some Rescue Remedy (health ...
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| cortisone injection | 6/28/2009 |
Q: he was given a cortisone injection and now is weeing out of control. he is trickling wee when led ...
A: This is a side effect. Your dog is very sensitive to drugs and I would suggest you pursue holistic ...
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| injection for scared dog | 6/28/2009 |
Q: me and my girlfriend have a very friendly 9.5 year old west highland terrier who has just been ...
A: Main suggestion is to switch to integrative veterinarians - there are a lot in Australia - so you do ...
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| American pitbull is Ill | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have a Female American Pitbull who has gotten iller over the last month. she is 2 1/2 years old, ...
A: Your dog is not ok. Get another vet, and use this as anudge to find a GREAT integrative one. ...
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| My dog's allergies | 6/27/2009 |
Q: A couple of months ago my dog was suffering from an environmental allergy. We took her to the vet ...
A: So many people are having trouble with money right now and yet they have animals who are dependent ...
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| heat cycle | 6/27/2009 |
Q: ..after a dog gives birth and unfortunately it was stillborn, how long before she cycles again. we ...
A: SORRY. I want to deeply apologize for my terse response. I had 10 people in a row ask questions ...
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| Baby Parakeets vs. Mites | 6/27/2009 |
Q: A pair of my parakeets just had 4 babies. The oldest one will make a week tomorrow (Friday ...
A: Please take the repellent out now. Birds are VERY sensitive. Please consult with a bird specialist, ...
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| blood in urine | 6/27/2009 |
Q: My 9 yr old doberman has had on & off blood in her urine since she was 2 yrs old. Been tested many ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Canaural during pregnancy | 6/26/2009 |
Q: This evening my British Shorthair queen delivered her first litter. Unfortunately both babies were ...
A: I would stongly suggest working with an integrative veterinarian using homeopathy to cure your ...
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| Period after false pregnancy | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have a problem with my 4 years old yorkie. Previously she always had a regular heat cycle. After ...
A: I can work with you by email if you wish, and you can pay on paypal, even from other countries. Go ...
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| collapsed trachea | 6/26/2009 |
Q: My veterinarian said that my toy poodle puppy has a collapsed trachea 1/2 to 2/3 of the way down. ...
A: A few dogs will grow out of it. Surgery cannot be done until they are adult, anyway, so time will ...
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| Holistic/Homeopathic Approach to Fever in a Dog | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have a sick, elderly dog with a fever of unknown origin. A CBC on Monday showed elevated white ...
A: It is a good service when my computer is working. Sorry for the delay. Do not try to lower fever ...
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| puppy w/worms? | 6/26/2009 |
Q: We have a Chihuahua yorkie mix puppy (2-3 months) she has been having loose (pudding) bowl movements ...
A: De wormers at the store are not very healthy. If the puppy has worms, take some stool from every ...
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| mini schnauzer | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I have a mini schnauzer that is a little over a year old. I live in an apt complex so I take my dog ...
A: Because you live in a complex, they probably spray the yards with chemicals. Because of computer ...
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| pregnancy | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Does a dog's stomach make gurgling noises if she is about to give birth? What are the signs of ...
A: Get your dog spayed right now. Please do not let her get pregnant. There are too many complications ...
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| smelly dicharge and itching from ears | 6/25/2009 |
Q: my 11 yr old black lab has recently started shaking his head and scratching his ears they have ...
A: You can rinse them with 50/50 cider vinegar and water, or dribble in some oil (olive, sweet almond, ...
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| Seizures and Metacam | 6/25/2009 |
Q: My 15.5-year old dog has been on metacam for two years. Lately he went 3 days without eating, only ...
A: My apologies for the delay - I was ill. By now I am sure you have visited your conventional ...
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| head injury to dog | 6/24/2009 |
Q: my dog was thrown to a glass door today and i don't have the money right now until Friday to take ...
A: If you were trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you could help ...
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| Sick Dog | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have a soon to be 2 year old chow pitbull mix. He has always been very healthy. Lately he barely ...
A: You must meet a lot of interesting people. Merely not liking to be on a leash would not make your ...
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| allergies shiba inu | 6/23/2009 |
Q: my 5 yr old shiba has been tested and diagnosed with allergies to grass,dustmite,sage,human ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| animals | 6/23/2009 |
Q: my friend took her dog to a vet because it had a groth on its nipple and all they did was put a ...
A: While this can be done, there can be a lot of pain and complications, so I recommend good surgical ...
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| on his back | 6/23/2009 |
Q: same questions just showing his back
A: Heidi, I thought I had already answered you, but cannot find you in my queue or in my answers, so ...
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| Puppy Secretions | 6/12/2009 |
Q: Our 5 month old golden doodle sleeps in our bed and we have been noticing tiny tan seedlike ...
A: I am so glad you asked a holistic veterinarian this question because while I cannot help much with ...
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| house training an adult dog | 6/12/2009 |
Q: Our 20 month old Yorkie fouls inside the house as well as outside, although he never urinates in the ...
A: House training can be challenging as small dogs often see part of the house as "their potty spot" ...
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| blood in feces | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 week old cock a poo who went to the vet yesterday she was fine before but after the vet ...
A: Just like people who get some diarrhea when they are stressed, some dogs will get diarrhea and blood ...
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| Cat Diarrhea | 6/11/2009 |
Q: My cat has a bladder infection and the vet put her on an antibiotic. This gave her diarrhea. She ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| My dog throwing up | 6/11/2009 |
Q: My dog started throwing up a week ago Monday. By Wednesday night I knew something had to be done. ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| renal failure, reversed! | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have a seven-year-old cat who wouldn't eat (for the first time ever) on Friday night. When he ...
A: Replying to your reply: I did miss that the emergency clinic had gottent he same values, so it was ...
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| Dog has kidny problem | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I toke my dog (Drako) a boerbul to the vet as he started losing a lot of weight. She toke x-rays of ...
A: Kidney problems are caused, in young dogs like Drako, by genetics, vaccines, poisons, contaminated ...
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| arthritis | 6/10/2009 |
Q: But i have noticed that sometimes he cant put any weight on the leg and even tho his front leg was ...
A: You certainly do not want such a young dog to be limping. It could be arthritis. Definitely start ...
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| blood in stool and urine | 6/3/2009 |
Q: 3 year old Husky has red blood in stool and urine. Is drinking normal but is panting and lethargic. ...
A: Because he is not eating, panting and lethargic, he needs to be seen by a veterinarian. ...
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| sick pig | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My pig ate my dogs food and it had dewormer in it. She just threw up and won't eat her pig food. She ...
A: Most dewormers are used for dogs and pigs (pigs are omnivores like dogs) so I do not think that is a ...
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| Chelsea | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My almost 12-year old beagle died two weeks ago. She had acute renal failure due to chronic renal ...
A: Whle dogs may experience pain, they do not suffer the way we do. They are able to just be with their ...
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| Elderly Cat with Bizarre Behavior | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Chambreau, I have a 13 year old, long haired cat. This past year, he's had a couple abscesses from ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| sicks cats | 6/2/2009 |
Q: i took in a mom and abby stray quite awhile ago they were healthy till last week now they keep ...
A: We often see people and animals having the same symptoms. When I only had my conventional veterinary ...
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| cat llicking furniture and electric cords, drapery cords, etc. | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My 5 year old Maine Coon male cat likes to lick drapery cords, electrical cords, table legs, ...
A: This is not safe. This is a sign he is not healthy (see the early warning signs below). Often these ...
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| Question | 6/1/2009 |
Q: first Ill give you brief detail then ask the question. Alright, I have a jack Russell Pekineses ...
A: Take his temperature. Normal is 101 to 102.5. If it is higher he could have an infection and needs ...
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| can you help me!!!!? | 6/1/2009 |
Q: ok so i have a 16 year old american eskimo and he has been EXTREMELY hungry but when you try to feed ...
A: He can be helped, for sure. When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be ...
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| My maltese is limping | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old male maltese began limping and is getting worse. I checked all his paws and did ...
A: If he can put weight on the leg, even briefly, it is probably not broken. A very common problem in ...
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| cyst | 5/31/2009 |
Q: My Mastiff, rotweiler mix who is about a year and 3 months has a small bump on her stomach. I just ...
A: Sounds and looks (great photo) like a pimple. Hot compress it with hot water that has 10 drops of ...
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| dhpp allergy | 5/31/2009 |
Q: my dog got a dhpp shot on Friday. he also got a cortisone shot because they knew he is allergic to ...
A: I am sure it is resolved by now, so I will just give you some education about unnecessary vaccines, ...
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| a friend in need | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who's going through a lot with her cat right now, breaks my heart this one. Her cat ...
A: Often, during hospice care, there are days of no movement, then a ralley. When I only had my ...
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| doberman lumps | 5/30/2009 |
Q: it looked like sacha was lactating, my wife squeezed the lumps and fluid came out the nipple it was ...
A: There are several possibilities. It could be an abscess, though there would usually be pain and ...
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| Shit-zu muscle mass | 5/30/2009 |
Q: My 11 yr old shit-zu is losing muscle mass in his rear legs and I want to know if there is anything ...
A: So glad you asked a holistic veterinarian. When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I ...
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| how long does parvo live indoors and how to clean | 5/29/2009 |
Q: We had a puppy for two days then had to take it to the vet for parvo. She did not survive. How can ...
A: Parvo is quite persistant in the environment. That means that you are bringing it home on your shoes ...
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| My cat | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My cat had a litter of 4 kittens 5 weeks ago, she has now developed 2 lumps around her nipples.Is ...
A: I would not worry as long as they are not painful, she is eating and active and the kittens are ...
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| My cockatiel | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I have a cockatiel that has been in perfect health but I think she's sick now. I want to take her to ...
A: So many people are having trouble with money right now and yet they have animals who are dependent ...
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| dogs Sneezing sort of | 5/29/2009 |
Q: my dog is up to date on all his shots, for the past 3 days his nose has been slightly warm and dry, ...
A: I would guess that one of his vaccines was Bordetella and they can have some symtpoms after that. If ...
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| puppy not eating | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My minature schnauzer did not want to eat this morning. He seems very weak and not playful at all. ...
A: The insert in the vaccine package says to only give to healthy animals and I totally agree. If you ...
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| My dog wont stop itching | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old large breed short haired dog. Every year this time he starts getting a horrible ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Alexandrine Parrots | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have got 2 alexandrine parrots they are 3 months old, is it possible to know their sex with out ...
A: I consulted with 3 avian veterinarians and none of them knew this specific breed, so they said to ...
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| Essential oils in humidifer for Cats | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have an 18 year old cat, Buddy, who started over 1 1/2 ago to make noises like gurgling, ...
A: Dee, congratulations for having a cat who was fairly healthy until about 16. obviously are doing a ...
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| tumors | 5/27/2009 |
Q: my lhasa apso shih tsu mix was not spayed and at the age of of about 14 she has a large tumor ...
A: It may need some surgery to get it smaller, though I have seen a few miraculous cures of huge ...
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| sickly sweet smell from Lab | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My boss brings her 3 labs to work daily. One has developed a very bad smell that follows it around ...
A: ONe possibity is anal gland or sac abscess. They are at 5 and 7 o'clock as you are looking at the ...
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| pyometra/spaying | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My border collie will be 16 yrs next month. She has been diagnosed with closed pyometra. Should she ...
A: I would either spay her, or if she is not critically ill, find a holistic practitioner right away ...
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| HELP!! | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My guniea pig is a boy and hes probably about a year old. I got him last November. He is the only ...
A: First, if you are going to have a pet, you MUST save money for veterinary care. Start now working a ...
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| Possible liver disease in middle aged cat | 5/26/2009 |
Q: i have a 4and a half siamese male who's neutered. he's started to act very strangely for the past ...
A: He sounds very ill, so he may not survive. When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I ...
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| great pyrenees | 5/26/2009 |
Q: My 12 year old female who has had hip dyplasia seems to have developed other symtoms over night it ...
A: Additional information: It is possible that all her rear end problems are caused by blocked and ...
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| Something stuck in throat??? | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old Siamese mix. About a year and a half ago I had to take him to the vet for what ...
A: Like you, many people are having trouble with money right now and yet they have animals who are ...
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| Mold Problem ??? and C.J. | 5/25/2009 |
Q: C.J. is a 130# Husky Mix who will be 8 in July. Years ago my downstairs bedroom carpet/pad got wet ...
A: I do not think C.J.'s problem is the mold because it has only been there 2 years. I would be ...
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| strange insect | 5/25/2009 |
Q: earlier this month our cat had hairballs and we were instructed to comb our cat and get rid of his ...
A: This is a mystery. If your cat goes outside, it could be one the millions of insects that help our ...
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| my dog eye looks like is popping out | 5/25/2009 |
Q: my dog has one eye that she cannot see thru but not her other eye looks like is getting bigger and ...
A: It sounds like your dog has a severe case of glaucoma, or a tumor behind the eye. Please go to your ...
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| Cat constantly licking and scratching.. | 5/24/2009 |
Q: My almost 14yr old Somali cat is constantly licking herself and scratching. She is constantly wet ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| 7 year old dog | 5/24/2009 |
Q: My dog can't poop. What could the problem be?
A: You have not given me enough information to really help you. She could be constipated, have an ...
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| Kitten with diarrhea | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I am fostering kittens for the animal shelter, their mother was hit by a car and died. I have had ...
A: If you were trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you could help ...
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| dental trauma in dog | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old puggle who just returned from 5 days with a pet sitter....his 2 front bottom ...
A: Front teeth do fall out - it is one of the early warning signs of ill health (see below). While it ...
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| Guinea Pig Baby | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I got a guinea pig from a large chain pet store in February. It turned out that she was pregnant. ...
A: I do not think anything will help this baby. You have done so much for this poor guinea pig mom and ...
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| king charles suddenly droolin | 5/23/2009 |
Q: we are minding a domineering 12 wk old puppy. who is very lively and appears to be freaking our 2 ...
A: I do think it is from nerves. Try to keep them as separate as possible. If you were trained in ...
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| vomiting water only | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I have a malamute who is 10 + years old. She is extremely dog aggressive and lives in a kennel ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Fly paper glue on cocketiel | 5/23/2009 |
Q: How do you get fly paper glue off a 2 year old male cocketiel.I have tried warm soapy water and ...
A: I do not have enough knowledge to answer this. You need to find a bird doctor in your town and they ...
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| Dog Vomiting | 5/23/2009 |
Q: My Boston has been getting sick since this morning. She started throwing up yellow foam, then her ...
A: If you were trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you could help ...
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| SIGNIFICANCE OF DERANGED CBC PANEL | 5/22/2009 |
Q: ADVICE ON SIGNIFICANCE OF DERANGED BLOOD PANEL VALUES Question : What are usual IgG and IgM ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| reason why my dog died with blood coming out of her nose | 5/22/2009 |
Q: my Pomeranian of 12 year and 8 month stopped having her food for 9 days before she died with blood ...
A: I do not think you let down your dog. While 12 is very young for a healthy Pomeranian to die, it ...
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| chronic renal failure | 5/22/2009 |
Q: my best friend dalton was diagnosed with chronic renal failure in november 2008 he was put on hills ...
A: Renal failure can be greatly helped by holistic modalities. When I only had my conventional ...
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| MY BEAGLE SMELLS LIKE BLOOD | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I JUST NOTICED THAT MY BEAGLE CHEWS HIMSELF AROUND HIS TAIL AND ANUS. I CAN SEE THAT HE IS CHEWING ...
A: First, Steve, be sure there are no fleas as when a dog is biting in that area the cause is often a ...
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| thomas | 5/11/2009 |
Q: i have a 7 year old cockerspaniel he has had an incident of pancreatitis i cant get a diet any ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| muscle cramps in border collie | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 year old f/s border collie who has started to have what appears to be a muscle cramp in ...
A: Cathie, I have the same thing happening at random times, so I understand your frustration with this. ...
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| Bringing puppy home | 5/11/2009 |
Q: Chambreau, My husband and I are going to be adding a new puppy (Labrador) to our family this ...
A: So glad you want to wait. I agree with you that 8 weeks is really the minimum and I know holistic ...
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| Schooling | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I'm really interested in becoming a veterinarian, so i was wondering how long it generally takes to ...
A: Four years of veterinary college following 3-6 years of regular college, or however long it takes to ...
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| Dog health | 5/10/2009 |
Q: My dog bandit is a pitbull(Brindle) 11 Yrs old. He had some blood and urine tests done, and the vet ...
A: At this age and with these severe problems, you really need a veterinary homeopath to give Bandit ...
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| dwarf hamster has a redish eye | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I have a red-eyed dwarf hamster and just now when I looked at it, the fur around its eye is red. ...
A: Without seeing the hamster I cannot say for sure. The tears, like the saliva, have enzymes in them ...
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| broken leg | 5/10/2009 |
Q: our 3 y/o female lab got hit by a vehicle and ended up with broken leg. the vet put 4 pins in her ...
A: As long as the discharge is clear with no odor you are fine. If there is an odor or it seems cloudy, ...
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| Strange dog behavior | 5/9/2009 |
Q: A couple of days ago I noticed that my almost 3 year old miniature pinscher (we just adopted 2 ...
A: First, thank you so much for adopting Selina from a shelter. If people would stop breeding dogs and ...
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| Dog | 5/9/2009 |
Q: My family and I put our dog down last Saturday. She was 11.5 years old and a golden retriever. We ...
A: I am sure that the veterinarians would not have euthanized her if there was just an illness. While ...
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| Tick Control in Florida | 5/9/2009 |
Q: Live on 3 acres, lots of leaves. Will garlic sprays help with ticks? I see things like Mosquito ...
A: quick - buy chickens and guinea hens. They love to eat ticks. Then no ticks on peole, dogs, cats, ...
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| Chihuahua threwing up | 5/9/2009 |
Q: My Chihuahua is 8 months old. She has been throwing up for 2 days in the mornings. It was full of ...
A: Because you say she is stuffing herself with your cats' food, I suspect you are feeding dry to your ...
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| dog sarcoptic mange contamination | 4/30/2009 |
Q: i have been making fleece blankets for wounded veterans. now my dog has sarcoptic mange. will ...
A: My apologies for not responding sooner. Bless you for making these blankets. My research shows that ...
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| Cat going to the bathroom in apppropriate places | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My cat is totally awesome when it comes to everything except going to the bathroom. She is not old, ...
A: Pleae accept my apologies for not responding sooner. Urinating problems can be a challenge. The ...
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| Hair loss | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have a female cat approximately 8-9 years of age. She is very friendly, moderately active, and a ...
A: There is a possibility of it being mange, but that is not a normal area. If she is licking it a lot ...
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| Bitten paw wound? | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My dogs Oliver and Daisy don't get along, and sometimes get in fights in small areas. Unfortunately, ...
A: First, there are great and totally safe Flower essences to help your dogs not fight(order from ...
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| flea induced cat allery | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Dr. Chris, About a year an a half ago I had a flea infestation in my home. My cats are indoor cats ...
A: Yes, I do have a lot of suggetions on how to stop the itching. You are lucky that you asked a ...
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| Very old cat | 4/29/2009 |
Q: My cat is 21 years old. Hes quality of life is getting bad quickly. I know we need to have him put ...
A: My sincere apologies for not responding sooner. Congrtulations for helping your cat live to 21. At ...
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| about my dog | 4/29/2009 |
Q: i had them on grass saver for two years now she is showing signs of wait loose. have you ever heard ...
A: Most cancer, and there is an increasing amount of it in dogs, is caused by overvaccinating (you ...
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| Puppy Constipation | 4/29/2009 |
Q: My Jack Russel Terrierpuppy is around 3 weeks old. Her little butthole looks like it is pertruding ...
A: At that age the mom is still stimulating them to defecate, so the best thing to do is put a drop of ...
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| pit bull puppies | 4/29/2009 |
Q: i have 8 pit bull puppies about six weeks old and under some of there eyes it look wet like there ...
A: It is not a serious enough problem to go to the clinic yet. Holistic veterinarians call this an ...
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| We really need an answer to our question...Please help us. | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Christina Chambreau, we're asking you a question in regards to our kitty. Her name's Zoey and she's ...
A: I am so sorry for your loss. there is no way to know what happened. Cats do not get morning ...
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| worms | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that is over a year old. She is pupping out worms that look like magetes thay are ...
A: Probably tapeworms. MOst peole describe them as grains of rice. Cats get them by eating fleas or ...
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| Labrador puppy is sick... | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have jus got a labrador retriever puppy, about a month old... he keeps on coughing and at times ...
A: A month old is way too young to leave the mother and he needs very careful care.He sounds like he ...
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| Ear infection Dog | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 year old male wire haired fox terrier. About a month ago he had some blackish discharge ...
A: You are not alone. So many people are having trouble with money right now and yet they have animals ...
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| maltese | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Yes, beat me with a wet noodle... i succumbed to a teenager's request to stop in a puppy store. ...
A: Any size animal can be spayed, small or large. Some veterinarians may not be comfortable with this, ...
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| sorry I had given you wrong email add | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I had sent you a question about my 1 year old male cat urinating around the house,but gave you the ...
A: Not clear about your giving me the wrong email address. If you want to be a client of mine, email me ...
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| male cat | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I just got a male cat about 4 weeks ago.He's about a year,and not nuetered because of a on and off ...
A: Find a veterinarian who will neuter him now. The odor and not using the box are normal for an intact ...
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| Dog in Heat | 4/27/2009 |
Q: We have a 5 1/2 year Jack Russell Rat Terrier mix. She is going through her heat cycle. We have ...
A: I would be starting to be concerned at this point. Check the color of her gums and if they are paler ...
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| shitzu dogs | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have not cut my shitzu puppies hair other than feet and ears.We live in Texas. Will she get to hot ...
A: Sometimes cutting hair makes dogs even hotter. Find some other people with Shitzu dogs in your city ...
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| 12 years old dalmatian in shock | 4/26/2009 |
Q: 4 days ago we found my 12 years old dalmatian in the morning laying on the dirt shaking, we though ...
A: There are so many possiblities for your poor dog's problem - poison, old age, injury, cancer or ...
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| My dog | 4/26/2009 |
Q: My Dog has a large hard lump on the side of her snout near her mouth. She seems alright but I'm ...
A: I do not know what it could be other than a tumor, so would suggest you have it examined. When I ...
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| dog's rear feet curl downward | 4/26/2009 |
Q: My 12 yr Ridgeback, a cancer survivor minus his spleen and half thyroid, walks with his back feet ...
A: Dragging nails is a sign of neurological damage or muscle weakness. This could be the arthritis. It ...
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| cat's bladder injury | 4/26/2009 |
Q: My son's cat was a r.t.a. victim, she is hospitalized and although her pelvis is now plated and her ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Panting, can't walk, dringking lots | 4/26/2009 |
Q: My 14 year old lab mix has sunk overnight. He was not expected to live to be six years old due to ...
A: What a joy to have had him these wonderful and unexpected years. I would suggest letting him die at ...
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| rotti problem | 4/25/2009 |
Q: it has appear on hes hips a bit of a hair Los. we was to the wet, he had all the skin tests of that ...
A: As I am a holistic veterinarian, the first thing to try is to feed raw meaty bones and pureed ...
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| My dog is acting strangely | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I'm worried that something might be wrong with my dog. She is about 4 years old, spayed, mix breed ...
A: Good for you to be so observant. When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often ...
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| Female puppy in false heat | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month old Brussels Griffon puppy that was spayed at 6 months. Last week her groomer ...
A: Sometimes a vaginal infection can attract males and cause swelling. Be sure to speak with the ...
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| my 2 year old golden retriver pants alot at rest | 4/25/2009 |
Q: my 2 year old golden retriver pants alot at rest
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Poodle with abdominal distention | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 year old female poodle that has a problem with bleeding from her bowels occasionally, ...
A: If she is so constipated that her belly seems large, she may need enemas, which are best done by a ...
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| swolen glands? | 4/24/2009 |
Q: my dogs throught is swolen and huge and keeps getting bigger but he doesnt act like it hurts him ...
A: First thing, Lindsay, even though it sounds silly, is to be sure his collar is not too tight which ...
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| Cat injured - incontinence problem | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I found a cat a week ago. She had been injured and her left rear femur bone broken. Also, she had ...
A: First, thank you so much for your generous spirit to rescue and so tenderly care for this stray cat. ...
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| Round Worms | 4/24/2009 |
Q: i just got a puppy who is around a month old maybe 5 weeks, i know i shouldn't have taken her away ...
A: This is not normal. She may need IV fluids to survive. She had so many worms that the process of ...
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| eye pigment loss and ear problem | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My 9 month old yellow lab recently loss pigment in his left eye, lower outside lid. It does not ...
A: Good for you to be already using the common sense holistic options. We all find ear problems, ...
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| blood in stool | 4/19/2009 |
Q: i have a chihuahua/terrier mix and this morning when i took him out to do his business he ate grass ...
A: I would be concerned that the rawhide has caused a blockage in his stomach. He could have ...
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| Hamsters | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My hamster has little bald spots on either side of her lower back. My other hamsters also had this ...
A: These bald spots are usually one of two things - hair being rubged off from something in the cage or ...
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| Dog itchy skin condition | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My dog has been scratching himself constantly all over his underside. His skin is very red and ...
A: There is a lot you can do for your dog. First, I want you to realize that haveing skin problems is ...
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| 11yr old dog with degenerative arthritis disease. | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have an 11yr old Labador Retriever Mix. He was recently diagnosed with Degenerative Arthritis in ...
A: yes, I have lots of holistic suggestions. Thank you for pursuing this approach. When I only had my ...
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| Eating Habits | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My Lahsa Apso does not chew her food. Is there anything I can do? Is this harmful
A: Dogs are not designed to chew their food. They have ripping and tearing teeth, bone crunching teeth, ...
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| my cat died | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Hell o Christina. Yesterday morning my three year old cat Toby died. He was run over and taken to ...
A: Most animals do live shorter lives than we do, so as a person who loves animals, you need to learn ...
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| dog | 4/18/2009 |
Q: 8 year old datsun.goes through coughing spells.acts like something is tickling his throat. Eats good ...
A: Sometimes this is described as a reverse sneeze. Or it could be a mild case of kennel cough ...
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| Cat | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My cat has been acting really weird lately; but until recently I have just kind of shurgged it off, ...
A: Of course I can only respond to what you wrote. Any cat breathing with an open mouth needs to be ...
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| Peachfaced Lovebird | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have two year old female peach-faced lovebird, and three days ago i noticed that my lovebird's ...
A: Birds do feel pain and infections can go through their whole body. I would make an appointment next ...
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| My dog died | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am hoping you can help me get some understanding about my dog's death. She was fine until 11 p.m. ...
A: I am so sorry for your loss. No, the heartworms rarely cause instant death. Drinking water and ...
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| my puppy.... :( | 4/17/2009 |
Q: My dog is half papillon half yorkie and he weighs about 3 pounds. He was born december 20, of last ...
A: I do not think you need to rush to a veterinary clinic. Clean off his rear and see if the problem ...
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| dog has infected foot | 4/17/2009 |
Q: what type of antibiotics should igivethe dog
A: Since you asked a holistic veterinarian, you will get a very different answer than what you were ...
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| Puppy seems to be having problems with throat | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have a litter of puppies that are about 1 month old. This morning, the runt of the litter started ...
A: I am glad you are taking him to the veterinarian because this could be many different things, ...
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| Sick Kitten | 4/17/2009 |
Q: We have a 8 week old kitten, we have had her for a week and she is not gaining any weight, we've ...
A: When young kittens are ill it is such a challenge. Since she did eat the one kind of food, you may ...
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| 4 year old German Shepherd | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Our 4 year old German Shepherd is obviously sick. He would eat a 40 lb bag of dog food in one ...
A: I am so glad you asked an alternative veterinarian this question. Genetics are so weird - one litter ...
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| Congested Japanese Cat | 4/16/2009 |
Q: When I was living in Japan, I rescued a very sick cat from the streets and brought her home. I ...
A: What an incredible story and whatt a wonderful miracle cat. Most cats with this chronic calici virus ...
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| cat | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My barn cat had her back paw stepped on by a horse. I moved her and her week old kittens into the ...
A: If you were trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you could help ...
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| Dog sickness | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My dog Max is a 12 week old Lab and has woken up lethargic this morning he is lying on his bed now ...
A: Young puppies have little reserve, so you need to go directly to a veterinarian. Hopefully you can ...
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| Leg Injury? | 4/16/2009 |
Q: We have a 1 1/2 year old half Shiba Inu, half Mini American Eskimo dog named Denali and we had a ...
A: This is probably a luxating patella (slipping kneecap). It could be a tendon or ligament problem, ...
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| Dog bed wetting | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old standard stud poodle. I do not use him for breeding but have not took him to get ...
A: That is very unusual. It could be a one time thing, especially if it had been a long time since a ...
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| Dog biting its' own leg | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My husky-mix is 8 years old and very healthy. Lately, she's been chewing at her front lower leg. ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Guinea Pig | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Good afternoon, I have had my guinea pig for a little over a month now. I noticed right away he ...
A: Sneezing can be normal in gps. is the hay or bedding moldy? Is the litter dusty? These can cause ...
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| raw hides | 4/15/2009 |
Q: our family 4 year old jack russell loves raw hides. has one about everyday. we were wondering if it ...
A: We see more and more problems with raw hides, some causing blockages and some that have chemicals in ...
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| Rat Health | 4/14/2009 |
Q: D. Christina Chambreau i have recently purchased two rats one female (Squiggles) and one male ...
A: I do not know a lot about rats, but I would be concerned about her. The very best thing you can do ...
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| spots | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My 11month old Great Dane has several spots all over her sides, rear, and back. I took her to the ...
A: He could be nipping out the hair. Look in his mouth and see if he has hair in his mouth right after ...
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| Help Urgently | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a Black and Tan Miniature Pintcher, when we bought him he had small spots of balding on his ...
A: I am assuming, maybe falsely, that finances are the reason for not going to veterinarian for a few ...
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| HI DR CHRISTINA | 4/14/2009 |
Q: i am stella. i want to ask, can i let my new pet to use my former pet that has passed away (becoz of ...
A: i came from indonesia. i really nedd you help. my new pet (maltese)will arrive on this ...
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| Dog Hind Leg lameness | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Here are the details.... Last Monday my new foster dog arrived, rescued from an abusive home and ...
A: First, thank you so much for fostering and adopting. Second, do not do surgery. You have up to 3 - ...
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| Tess | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Tess is a 9 year old springer/border collie crossbreed. She has developed a limp in her hind leg ...
A: Most people would go to their veterinarian who would xray the hips and legs. Probably the dog would ...
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| what to do when I see animal lying on road | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Is there anything I can do when I see an animal like a cat or a dog lying on the road. If it's ...
A: While I could give you my opinions on this, a friend of mine ran an organization that rescued birds ...
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| Canine bleeding and false pregnancy | 4/13/2009 |
Q: My dog has false pregnancy symptoms, but she also has a vaginal discharge like blood.Is that normal?
A: That is not a normal false pregnancy symptom and your dog needs to be checked out. Also, PLEASE have ...
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| HI DR CHRISTINA | 4/13/2009 |
Q: i am stella. i want to ask, can i let my new pet to use my former pet that has passed away (becoz of ...
A: You can use the old collar. Please do a purification ceremony of some sort to free the spirit of the ...
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| help!my dog fell off the stairs. | 4/13/2009 |
Q: sir,my 3month old german shepherd fell off from the 2nd floor stair around 24hrs back.initially he ...
A: You are lucky that he survived the fall. Next time have arnica and hypericum and Natrum sulphuricum ...
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| Rickets In Dogs !!!! | 4/12/2009 |
Q: My dog is 6 months old and is suffering from Rickets. Is there a treatment for Rickets ?Is it ...
A: Rickets is VERY rare these days because it is caused by an imbalance of Ph, Ca and Vitamin D. When I ...
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| guinea pig | 4/12/2009 |
Q: hey, i know you don't diagnose, i'm just not sure if the situation is serious yet. my guinea pig is ...
A: You have taken such great care of your pig that I want you to have the very best advice. Please call ...
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| urine/lawn problem | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have a male Lab, 5yrs old, his urine is burning the lawn. Is there anything that I can give him ...
A: go to Naturvet.com and order their Grass Saver. Also, follow the suggestions below for true health, ...
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| 9 mo old dog having trouble pooping | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 month old Irish Setter/Border Collie mix named Jack. I've noticed yesterday he wasn't ...
A: So many people are having trouble with money right now and yet they have animals who are dependent ...
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| Shots | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I had my two Maltese to the vet one week ago for their yearly shots which included rabies, ...
A: Please never give a vaccine again except for the legally required Rabies every 3 years. When you ...
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| Solid, Stiff, Unbendable Front Legs in Mini Dachshund w/ Suspected Cushings Disease | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Here are the specifics: Male (neutered) short-haired miniature dachshund, approx. 7 years old. ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Kidney Failure? | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a Treeing Walker Coonhound that is female and she is around 9 months old. She stays in the ...
A: My first thought is that she has a bladder infection. There are other problems that could cause her ...
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| 15 years old cat with serious constipation | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 years old cat, he is suffering serious constipation at the moment. I especially want to ...
A: First thing to do is to email tamillag@imagilin.com and ask how to get the Chinese equivalent of ...
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| new cat | 4/10/2009 |
Q: We recently adopted a cat from a shelter. We presently had another cat at home. When we got our ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| 3 day old kittens have fleas already | 4/10/2009 |
Q: How can I get rid of fleas on 3 day old kittens?
A: Buy my flea handout for $5 - email me at Healthyanimals@aol.com. Flea comb, flea comb, flea comb - ...
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| Does my dog have arthritis? | 4/9/2009 |
Q: My 4-year old dog is active,wild and the best rat terrier ever. When she was 2 she fell off my bed ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| my cat is ill !! | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have a female persian cat (10 months old) and a male kitten ( 7 months old). the problem started ...
A: It is not normal to have consistant stool problems like this. They are not completely healthy. ...
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| Dog Loose Stools | 4/9/2009 |
Q: My 20-month old basset hound has frequent problems with loose stools. Once in while it will turn ...
A: First, you are right to be feeding a grain free diet. Even better (see below) is to feed a fresh ...
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| Service dog in airport need to urinate | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am taking 2 long (8 hr) flights with my small service dog from CA to a medical symposium in NC. ...
A: I would think it very possible if you take the substrate you want to use outside where he normally ...
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| Mice and bleeding ears | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I had gotten my first fancy mouse about last spring, since then she has been thriving. However, as i ...
A: Some roughness on the cage bars could cause the problem. There could be medical conditions that ...
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| Doug raspy breathing | 4/8/2009 |
Q: Chambreau - I have a 10 yr old lab who very recently developed some raspy breathing and an ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Dog coughing | 4/8/2009 |
Q: My name is jordan and I have a rat terrior. My terrior is 10 years old and recently begun a real ...
A: Because it happens more when she is up and active, it is less likely to be a heart problem. It could ...
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| bloat | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have a question about bloat, will giving my Labrador water after his meal cause bloat and can I ...
A: There are peopple more knowledgeable on bloat than I as bloat cases very rarely have come my way. ...
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| adult dog urinating on couch | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My beagle is 10 years old, very well trained. While sitting on the couch (snoozing) she has ...
A: While there are several possibilities, one is the common incontinence found in older, spayed females ...
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| dogs | 4/7/2009 |
Q: my two year old pit mix chewed on a jade figuren and now she is having blood stool she had diarrha ...
A: I would lnot think that eating stone would cause diarrhea, though possibly a little blood. Feed a ...
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| Pet Dove | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have a dove, I'm not sure if it's a male or female, I've had this bird for about 10 yrs I just ...
A: It is not a menstrual cycle. It could be the pecking, but why is she/he pecking? I strongly ...
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| 8 wk old lab swollen anal area | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I just got my 8 wk lab puppy on Saturday. She is eating Iams puppy food. She has had diarrhea mixed ...
A: Diarrhea with straining can cause swelling and reddness at the anus. Now is a great time to find an ...
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| Dog panting, shaking and fast heart beat | 4/6/2009 |
Q: My dog Angel is 2 years old. She was born with a bad immune system and allergies. After lots of ...
A: so glad you persisted in trying something new with your dog as you literally saved Angel's life from ...
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| Risk of infection | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am Reshmi 36 years of age from india, i remembered when i was about 15 years of age, my pet cat ...
A: I am not sure why you are concerned now. You did not get Rabies from her. Rabies is transmitted by ...
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| Peadie | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Peadie is 9 years, Blue heeler/ Border collie. She was spayed at 8years. The past 6 months or so it ...
A: I think your concern needs to be treating Peadie and making her healthier overall, not just looking ...
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| Nerve damage in cat's leg | 4/6/2009 |
Q: My cat was given an injection of diphenhydramine in Jan. just before his annual vaccination. He had ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Trigeminal Nerve Root Tumour | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Our 11 year old male Jack Russell Terrier was diagnosed with a Trigeminal Nerve Root Tumour in ...
A: I do not have specific information on specific tumors, as I provide the holistic approach of looking ...
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| Skin problem | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have a pitbull named Loki and she has so many problems with her skin. Shes itchy all the time and ...
A: While it is frustrationg to see dogs itching and chewing, it is actually healthier than having live ...
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| Sores on Chihuahua | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 year old male Chihuahua who for the past year has been getting sores on his body, most ...
A: First, 13 is not old for a chihuahua - they can live to 25. Second, the best food is to feed raw ...
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| Smelly Cocker Spaniel | 4/5/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old Cocker Spaniel has an awful odour coming from his mouth or nose. It smells like he's ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Puppy Urine Issues | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old pitbull puppy that was spayed at 9 weeks, she leaks constantly throughout the ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| radial-osteotomy 01/20/09 | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My 9 month old had surgery on 1/20/09 for a fracture at the growth plate due to play not hereditary. ...
A: Good for you to try a number of different things. I think the best would be to work with an ...
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| Puppy diaherra | 4/4/2009 |
Q: minute and diaherra the next. I haven't switched his foods and he hasn't have any symptoms of ...
A: One of the best things you can do for diarrhea is a great probiotic. I like Mitomax (order at ...
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| Help! My 4month old English Mastiff's leg may be broken! | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old English mastiff. He eats puppy chow now and weighed 271b on January 23rd. I ...
A: The best you can do right now is to separate the two dogs so the pup can rest whatever injury he ...
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| min pin ate a sock | 4/3/2009 |
Q: my 2 yr old min pin, wieghs about 16lbs, ate a baby sock (0-3month baby sock so fairly small) he ...
A: I would only be concerned if he does not eat, drink, pass stool or seems lethargic. The sock may ...
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| Dry Skin on Pitbull Private Area | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have two Pitbulls and one male keeps licking the other males genital area. I noticed that my ...
A: I would suspect that something is slightly ill with the one who is being licked, and that is ...
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| My Cats Left Eye | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Christina, I have a bit of a problem. My 2 year old cat just started weeping in her left eye about 2 ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| dry skin on dogs | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 yrs old Rot/Lab mix, she has been chew on herself and licking to the point that she ...
A: First, Krista, you have done very good to have a 15 year old big dog. Most Rotties die of cancer by ...
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| Westie | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a West Highland Terrier. She is five years old and has been having a dry, ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| cat cancer sores | 4/2/2009 |
Q: We have an 18 year old female cat with cancer - many lumps underneath. 4 on belly are now open, ...
A: Good for you to have an 18 year old cat. AT Brighthaven they have adopted old cats and gotten some ...
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| I don't know what it could have been? | 4/2/2009 |
Q: This is about my orange tabby male cat. It all started with an abscess on his leg. We got him ...
A: I am so sorry that I cannot give you any ideas of what may have caused his death. Sometimes we just ...
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| Hair loss | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My dachshund gave birth to four little puppies on March 10. She is just now starting to have some ...
A: Dogs can "blow their coat" while nursing. Usually there is mild hair loss, not severe. Usually there ...
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| Sick Pit Bull Puppy | 4/1/2009 |
Q: Recently I have gotten a new pit bull puppy. She was fine when we first got her but now she has ...
A: Puppies can have so many problems and have little health reserves that I would not be comfortable ...
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| Human treatments for dogs | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have a Boxer that is 9 years old. She has shown signs of arthritis since she was 3 but has ...
A: Human and animal are basically the same. Every brand is slightly different, so many dogs seem to ...
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| Hemoabdomen | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have 2 questions 1. what is the reason for a hemoabdomen in a female dog during a spay? 2. What ...
A: I have not done surgery for 20 years, so you really need to ask a surgeon these questions. You are ...
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| german shepherds & corn | 4/1/2009 |
Q: We have a 9 month old German Shepherd dog that we received thru a friend. She came from a local ...
A: Corn is not good for any dog to eat. They never eat grains in the wild as the prey they eat are not ...
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| Cat | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have a male cat who is about 1 year old. He visited the Vets about 3 months ago and we had been ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Question | 3/31/2009 |
Q: how are you going? :-) I look after a small pigeon who comes into our backyard every day. I think ...
A: STill contact Casey - she can help you by email. Any more questions, please email me at ...
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| Pet safe candles? | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I love to burn incense, candles, and tarts. But I am worried they may not be safe for my pet birds. ...
A: kayla, thanks for being so concerned about your bird. Be sure not to use teflon pans to cook it. ...
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| lumps | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a English Springer Spaniel. She is 12 1/2 years. In December she had what I was told was a ...
A: You have done well that she is over 12. Many are dead by 10 or less. You can do a lot more. When I ...
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| 5 week old puppy | 3/30/2009 |
Q: my husband and I rescued a 5 week old pitbull puppy. I have been feeding him 3-4 times a day, a ...
A: YOu puppy sounds like he is doing fine. The colustrum is nolyt he first 2 days of life, so he is ...
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| could anal gland cause pinch nerve? | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 13lb, 9yr possibly Bichon, Maltese Poodle mix. She is very happy, active and healthy. I've ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Question | 3/30/2009 |
Q: how are you going? :-) I look after a small pigeon who comes into our backyard every day. I think ...
A: first, I would contact the best homeopathic wildlife expert - Shirley Casey at ewildagain@aol.com. ...
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| Hemoabdomen | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have 2 questions 1. what is the reason for a hemoabdomen in a female dog during a spay? 2. What ...
A: The answer to both is the same. An ovariohysterectomy is a very serious operation, though done on ...
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| wire | 3/29/2009 |
Q: Can I use hardware cloth for my avairy to house my birds? I have been told yes and no. I am very ...
A: I am not a bird expert but I think no. My best suggestion is that you have a consult with a holistic ...
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| My dog is scratching | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I just wanted to ask what could I do to help my dog to stop scratching like crazy because I cannot ...
A: So many people are having trouble with money right now that you are not alone and yet they, like ...
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| A red patch beside my dwarf hamster's snout | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a dwarf hamster that is about 2 years old and I found out yesterday, that beside it's snout ...
A: Could be from rubbing some part of the cage, or mange, or infection. The very best thing you could ...
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| my dog | 3/29/2009 |
Q: my min poddle has a pink spot on her lower lip. what is it
A: Could be a pimple. Many dogs are allergic to plastic food bowls or to the processed foods or to the ...
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| cats and kittens | 3/28/2009 |
Q: Yesterday my cat gave birth to 6 kittens this morning when I checked on her there were only 5. They ...
A: Often one or 2 kittens are not as strong as the others and die. The mother may then eat the dead ...
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| my cat is uncontrolably spraying | 3/28/2009 |
Q: Chambreau i have a male cat he is indoor/outdoor but lately he has been staying out all night and ...
A: This is normal for a mature, intact male cat. It will stop within a few weeks of having him ...
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| my cat | 3/28/2009 |
Q: my cat is bleeding and she is due anyday is it normal for them to bleed before they give birth? and ...
A: They do not usually bleed. If it is dark and a little smelly it means there is a dead kitten. Trot ...
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| my 16 yr old golden retriever | 3/28/2009 |
Q: So I've heard the same story about my little girl, well she's 16 and hanging in there. Her name is ...
A: She looks so sweet. YOu have done a good job to have her live this long. Dr. Goldstein (great book) ...
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| Pain | 3/28/2009 |
Q: My puppy is about 6 months old and he has a pain in his back right leg. As a result, he is biting me ...
A: First you need to find the cause of the pain - fractured leg, torn ligament, abscess, cyst, hip ...
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| distended belly | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My 8 year old cat jinx had been an indoor cat for a long time and then we moved to the country and ...
A: While worms are possible, I think it much more likely that she is very constipated. There is a ...
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| My dog has diarrea and is vomiting | 3/27/2009 |
Q: The last three days in a row I have came home to diarrhea on the floor. My boxer Jezebel does not ...
A: Please do not use old antibioitics unless you know they are needed. Dispose of old drugs by taking ...
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| Re: Dog - Injured Paw | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My wire fox terrier has a sore rear paw pad. Can only put pressure on very front of this pad. Vet ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| need help for senior exit project on veternarians | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I am doing a senior exit project for my school on being a veterinarian. Being a vet is my future ...
A: Melenie, I will answer 4,5,6,7,8,10,11 and 12 next week when I return from teaching this weekend. ...
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| cat with itching problem | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have a rescue cat that has some kind of a skin problem. I've brought her to the vet three times ...
A: She is not healthy to have this problem. When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I ...
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| grooming and weight advice if male 10mo tabby | 3/26/2009 |
Q: .I have a ten month old male tabby and ever since I first tried 8 months ago to cut his nails..he ...
A: That was a lot of great information. I just have a few follow up questions: -How much and how often ...
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| My 2 year old daschund | 3/26/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old daschund was hit by a car (going 15mph) yesterday, Tues. 3/24. It nicked her hind ...
A: YOu are not alone with money problems, so many people are having trouble with money right now and ...
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| Dog - eye rim pigment loss | 3/26/2009 |
Q: My 8 month old yellow lab has suddenly (over about a weeks time) lost some pigment in her lower ...
A: Pigment changes like these are usually because of autoimmune problems, often precipitated by the ...
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| grooming and weight advice if male 10mo tabby | 3/25/2009 |
Q: .I have a ten month old male tabby and ever since I first tried 8 months ago to cut his nails..he ...
A: So glad you asked a holistic veterinarian. I do not know what your cat should weigh as each is ...
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| poisoned four months old dog... Please help... =( | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Please help me... My dog is four months old and has mixed breed of a Labrador retriever (well, he's ...
A: Nadine, I do not know enough about what is available in the Phillipines to help you a lot. One ...
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| Weight Question (Pet) | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I accepted a dog from a couple a few days ago on a military installation. The puppy I accepted was a ...
A: With mixed breeds it is very hard to have any idea their size. Even purebreds vary a lot. I would ...
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| dog amputee | 3/24/2009 |
Q: my friend's dog is about to have a front leg amputated due to cancer...any tips or advice on how to ...
A: Dogs do incredibly well after amputations. Do not say "poor puppy", but rather interact with the dog ...
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| Bichon puppy sensitive stomach | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have been feeding my 9 month old Bichon Blue Buffalo Chicken and Rice puppy food for several ...
A: As you will see in the signs of chronic illness below your dog's sensitive stomach indicates that ...
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| My dachshund vomit | 3/24/2009 |
Q: my 7 months old mini dachshund vomit some kind of foamy white fluid. This had occurred twice ...
A: There are many things that can cause vomiting. Feeding processed foods is always challenging because ...
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| my puppy | 3/24/2009 |
Q: i have a 3 month old poodle-Chihuahua mix and she recently contracted coccidia and we gave her ...
A: It does sound like your little puppy is having seizures. There could be a possibility of ...
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| About a Green Cheeked Conure | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 year old green cheeked conure. For at or about a month now, I have watched her feathers ...
A: MY avian veterinary friend says that Vitamin A deficiency can do this. I would strongly suggest you ...
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| nails on dogs | 3/23/2009 |
Q: i have a german shephard and its nails are about an inch long ok. hes to mad to take to the vetsas ...
A: The more important problem is to cure your dog of his angry disposition as you may need him to be ...
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| Very sleepy cat | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My little Siamese girl, Piper (desexed, aged 6 and a half years) appears to be sleeping a lot more ...
A: You are such a great guardian that you are noticing an energetic/vibrational imbalance, with maybe ...
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| vaccinating | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I want some non biased info on how often getting my pets vaccinated. We have 2 dogs and a cat. All ...
A: My very best recommendation to keep dogs and cats healthy is to only give puppy and kitten vaccines, ...
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| tick fever in dogs | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have just lost a 9 month old golden retriever to tick fever. It was chronic case. Just want to ...
A: So sorry for your loss. I would assert that there may have been some early warning signs of a ...
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| Yellow Lab Not acting right. | 3/23/2009 |
Q: He is 5 months old. He vomited once, it was clear liquid. He will not eat or drink at all,he hasnt ...
A: Vague symptoms like this can indicate something severe, like a cloth or toy or chew thing stuck in ...
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| my cat | 3/22/2009 |
Q: my cats front paw is very swollen, and cant put it to floor.
A: This could be several things - most likely an abscess or a fracture. You do need to go the clinic to ...
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| Pomeranian-Scrape on bottom lip | 3/22/2009 |
Q: my pom has a scrape on bottom lip. Its pretty red, looks like a small piece of skin was ripped off, ...
A: I do not suggest either Peroxide or neosporin as he will just lick it off his lips. You need a ...
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| chronic ear infections | 3/22/2009 |
Q: My 9 year old German Shepherd mix has had chronic ear infections for over a year now. My vet has ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Rabbit Question | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I have a rabbit that I just recently bought, and before I bought him I was informed that he would be ...
A: Poor bunny. Sounds like he had poor diet or has a hormonal imbalance that is preventing him from ...
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| Allegic reactions to vaccinations | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Our year and a half year old Boston Terrier has a history of allergic reaction following ...
A: You are one of very many with animals showing problems like this. Sad to say, your dog's suffering ...
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| Soft bump on the side of my dogs belly | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Boder Colley Austraian Shepard mix, 10 years old, she has developed a soft bump on the side of her ...
A: It is probably a lipoma, a fatty tumore that will not cause any problems unless it gets so big it ...
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| Rat Terrier | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature Rat Terrier. She has been acting very strange. She has both back legs pulled in ...
A: There are so many possible problems that I would suggest you find an integrative veterinarian with ...
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| rat struggling to walk | 3/21/2009 |
Q: my pet rat henry who is 2 1/2 years old is struggling to walk. he is eating and is happy and coming ...
A: The average lifespan of a rat is 2-3 years, so this may be a sign that he is ready to pass over. ...
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| 4week old puppy | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I just got a 4 week old terrier mix blue shepard from a family that took it and couldn't take care ...
A: They certainly are supposed to stay with their mom for up to 8-10 weeks, so you need to do a lot of ...
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| dog constipated | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old male rate terrier. He developed kennel cough/ bronchitis and was given ...
A: My apologies that you found me rude, unclear and not helpful, Brianna. I am not sure what else you ...
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| maltese- severe anal gland problem | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My female Maltese is 6 years old and weighs just under 5 lbs. She has had bad allergies since I ...
A: First, congratulations on finding a holistic veterinarian who helped her so much in the first place. ...
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| Leg Injury | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 17 month old St Bernard. She was running in the yard and tripped and came down funny on ...
A: If you were already trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you ...
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| vomiting | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My cat is 9 months old; he was diagnosed after 4 very difficult months with hietal hernia; a third ...
A: Good for you to be feeding a raw food diet. Be sure your cat is getting Taurine and Calcium. I like ...
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| pet food ingredients | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I am very confused about some ingredients in some pet foods as I've heard they shouldn't be fed to ...
A: You may get some surprising suggestions. First, please sign up for my newsletter at ...
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| english bulldog behaver problem | 3/19/2009 |
Q: i have two English bulldogs that are litter mates,male and female 6 years old. my male has always ...
A: He does not need a male hormone. When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also ...
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| Kitty with bad Squirts | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that is most certainly the runt. She is almost a year old and HALF the size of her ...
A: Mitomax is a wonderful probiotic (Pedicoccus) and it is widely available in China. Email your ...
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| urinary tract infection | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have 3 cats. My one cat was at the vet Sunday, and they did a urine test. They said they think it ...
A: Because you asked a holistic veterinarian this question, you will get a different answer than if you ...
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| my baby guinea pig | 3/19/2009 |
Q: i have a baby guinea pig that seems to be losing weight and not wanting to eat.. he seems hungry and ...
A: Hard to say as you do not say how old he is. You could get rescue remedy from a health food store ...
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| my pregnant dog | 3/19/2009 |
Q: hi I have a female dog she is about 9 months I think she is prengant she is showing signs on her ...
A: Because she is so young (this is like a 12 year old girl having a baby), you may have a lot of ...
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| dog | 3/18/2009 |
Q: my dog is a little dashhound.. she is looseing alot of hair and looks very sick.. she eats but not ...
A: She needs to be seen by a wonderful integrative veterinarian or at least you need to have a phone ...
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| whats wrong with my cat | 3/18/2009 |
Q:
A: I would be concerned, too. Because cats use their nose to decide to eat, having a cold can make them ...
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| Boston Terrier having problems pooping | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 8yr old Boston Terrier male he is pretty much in good health. He had lyme disease that was ...
A: There are so many things you can try. My favorite is to feed him some real food. Yogurt is good for ...
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| my dog is vomiting and is really hot | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My dog started vomiting yesterday and today his head and neck are a lot hotter than normal and than ...
A: He could have a fever causing him to feel hot. Take his temperature with a human thermometer. Normal ...
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| Cat - loss of depth perception, or klutz? | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a five year old, female tortoise shell cat. Lately i have noticed when she goes to jump up on ...
A: Maybe just a klutz. I think you are a very observant owner and she could be having some joint ...
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| Low sodium treats | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My 10 year old Shih Tzu is being treated for CHF. In January he was treated for a cough, and a ...
A: the best low sodium treat is to give some real food - meat, vegetables, fruits. What is best for ...
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| rash/sores | 3/17/2009 |
Q: my cat has a rash/sores on his abdomen just above his genitals. I have applied hydrocortisone cream ...
A: There are two approachs to treat any problems. What you did is to merely treat the problem. When ...
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| Cat Bleeding/Urination | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 yr old cat, just a mix, who seems to be trying to urinate a lot. I don't think much is ...
A: Urinary problems are not as serious in females as they rarely get blocked. Put some paper towels in ...
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| Pug Demodex Mange | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My pug has demodex mange. He is a little over 4 months old. He started on Ivercide four days ago. ...
A: All dogs have the demodex mite. Having a skin reaction to it means that your little pug has a very ...
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| Chewing/Licking paws | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My female schnauzer is constantly chewing/licking her paws. Many have said "yeast infection" and ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would be very frustrated by dogs chewing ...
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| MY THREE YEAR OLD DOG | 3/16/2009 |
Q: We have a sixty-pound German Shepherd female. We are wounding if we should take her into the vet ...
A: Check the color of her gums. If they are pale - do go to the clinic. If she is less active - go to ...
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| bulldogg | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I run a animal shelter and we got in a English bulldog,young,1yr or less, and she seem to have a ...
A: Bless you for running a shelter. First, since she is a purebred, I would contact the Bulldog rescue ...
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| cat | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My cat has been getting sick the last 3 days and rubbing his bum along the floor, and she had a poop ...
A: Your cat's anal sacs are probably full and the ducts are blocked. They produce a very foul smelling ...
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| Siberian Husky puppy exercise | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 14 wk. old siberian husky puppy...Curious as to if it is harmful to start allowing her to ...
A: She is young to make her run a mile at your running pace. You can take her for a run on her terms. ...
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| cat hissing | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have 3 cats, 2 female, and 1 male, they are 2 and 3 years old, and have lived together all their ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would be very frustrated by problems like ...
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| Post-Spay Nursing | 3/15/2009 |
Q: It Bit is a stray I brought in about a year ago. After making the common, dumb mistake of not ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would be very frustrated by problems like ...
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| Lump on jawline/neck of 11 y/o Chihuahua | 3/14/2009 |
Q: Yesterday, I just noticed a round (about size of a walnut) hard, Immovable lump on my pet. It is ...
A: There are many possibilities - enlarged lymph node, tumor, salivary cyst or others. Since she has ...
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| lethergy | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 y/o golden/shepherd mix who has had chronic skin allergies for which we have given her ...
A: Glad you asked me, so you could learn some alternative approaches. When I only had my conventional ...
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| limping dog | 3/14/2009 |
Q: my dog is limping but when i examined the leg (back right) there is no swelling or it doesnt seem to ...
A: Because she can put weight on it sometimes (full weight?) it is probably not broken. Sprains and ...
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| Lactating Bichon Frise and her pups | 3/14/2009 |
Q: My Bichon Frise (she is 3)just gave birth to 6 Bichon pups- her first and last litter. She and the ...
A: I hope the Nature's Variety helped the allergies and you did not need pills. You are making great ...
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| Rotty Drooling | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I noticed over the past day or two my Rotty is drooling alot. She has drooled a little in the past ...
A: When you say she is healthy, you may not realize there are different levels of health. See below for ...
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| my cat and dog | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Dr. Chambreau I have a two part question first of all my cat just recently had 3 kittens and i was ...
A: First, your dog's lump could be an early sebaceous cyst (waxy build up in a sac that will usually ...
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| death reason | 3/13/2009 |
Q: my 11 months Doberman/German shepherd mix dog died suddenly without showing symptoms of any ...
A: He looked like a gorgeous and loving dog. Know that he is now having a new and fun adventure. I do ...
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| Dog, eye problem | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I have an older yellow lab, she's 13, that's intolerant of car travel (she throws fits inside of ...
A: You could be right that it is an infection, or a blocked pore, or a snall cyst or tumor. You can ...
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| my guinea pig is acting drunk! =( | 3/12/2009 |
Q: something's wrong with my guinea pig, he was fine for a long time, then this morning my dad tells me ...
A: He probably has an inner ear inflammation or infection. You have two choices: 1. Go to a regular ...
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| cats strong urine | 3/12/2009 |
Q: Neutered male cat but has high testosterone. He is healthy but has tom cat urine ( maybe an un- ...
A: I assume this veterinarian did not do the surgery and that the urine has always been stong - not a ...
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| Coughing | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 10month old female papillon. Our living room is pretty long and so for play, she likes to ...
A: 1. It is not related to a stomach twist. When stomachs bloat it is usually in deep chested breeds ...
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| I have a 8 month old chihuahua..please help! | 3/6/2009 |
Q: ..and she will not eat and she will only drink a little, and she has little to no energy...and this ...
A: There are so many reasons she may be ill - new dog in the house, pregnance, worms - all are ...
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| diabetic dog | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 year old female lab who was diagnosed with diabetes about 2 months ago. She has lost ...
A: Your poor lab. Diabetes was rare when I graduated and now it is so common. 22 units is a lot. She ...
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| bulldog | 3/5/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have English bulldogs.Our 8 month old female isn't eating as well as she should and ...
A: I wish there was a magic treatment I could offer that would clear up mites. They can be very hard to ...
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| Cat eyelashes | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Chambreau, I have a 13 year old female cat in incredibly good health. However, one eye became ...
A: The solutions all make sense. When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would have made ...
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| after delivery of puppies | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who has a dog that just had puppies on Monday. What I want to know is what should ...
A: Every dog is different in their personilities and how they react to their puppies, and to people ...
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| Trouble with baby parrotlet | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have a parrotlet that is 4 weeks old that up until her 6pm feeding has been full of energy and ...
A: I hope you have taken her to a specialist as they can die quite quickly. If you have other birds ...
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| pregnant mixed breed chihuahua | 3/4/2009 |
Q: my friends shi-chi is 7 months old and a male shi-poo mated with her and they think she mite be on ...
A: Please have her spayed right away. In this time of foreclosures, many people are pulling up to ...
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| Hair loss of a female pittbull that birthed pups 6 weeks ago | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I am very concerned about my momma pittbull. She just gave birth to 7 pups. She is doing a great job ...
A: Nursing mothers do need a excellent nutrition, so it is possible that calcium or other nutrients are ...
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| My Dog ate our Dinner!! | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My Boxer Lab Mix (70lbs) climbed up on the counter and ate two raw halibut fillets. They both ...
A: Hope you had some other food for your dinner! Your dog is showing you what real dogs should eat!! I ...
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| vignial discharge | 3/4/2009 |
Q: why would my 15 year old spayed chichawaa mixed with mini pin have a thick white yellowesh ...
A: It could be a "stump pyometra". Even though most of the uterus was removed when she was spayed, ...
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| cat | 3/4/2009 |
Q: every thing you know on cat preg. and birthings is it anything like a rabbit
A: First,be sure to get her spayed as soon as the kittens stop nursing and do not let her go outside ...
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| cat losing weigh | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I took my 2 year old cat to the vet yesterday. She is losing weight and has very low energy. He ...
A: I am so glad you asked me, a holistic veterinarian. When I only had my conventional veterinary ...
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| Maltese Problems | 3/3/2009 |
Q: i recently had my Maltese, Bentley, neutered about 3 days ago and he had a hurnia operation too. ...
A: You should be aggravated. At least the veterinarian should be working with you on a daily basis to ...
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| Dog eating grass | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Almost everytime my mix breed and I go out for a walk, he cannot wait to get to some grass for ...
A: Sometimes dogs eat grass because they have an upset stomach, sometimes because they are craving real ...
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| Pulled muscle | 3/2/2009 |
Q: My in-laws have a 9 year old black lab. She has recently started to baby her front right limb. They ...
A: If you were trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you could help ...
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| Sick Chihuahua | 3/2/2009 |
Q: My 5 lb, 9 yr old Chihuahua had surgery twice for shoulder bone dislocation and torn tendons. One ...
A: What a shame you did not know of the integrative approaches before starting all the surgeries. Since ...
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| Cat hissing and sneezing | 3/2/2009 |
Q: 4 y/o male tuxedo cat, average weight. I have been living in a household of 4 cats (1 mine 3 of my ...
A: Sorry I was not on computer after your email (did it earlier), so you have probably resolved the ...
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| shedding | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Is there anyway to reduce the excessive shedding of my American Bulldog? Shampoos, supplements, etc?
A: Healthy dogs do not shed, so work to get your dog really healthy. Note the other early Warning Signs ...
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| my cat | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Ok so my cat has watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and now coughing up clear silia. Now I no humans ...
A: I am so glad you asked the "holistic veterinarian". Your cat sounds like she has an upper ...
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| daschund | 3/1/2009 |
Q: what can I give him. He ate a 6 inch sub. We have taken him out several times and he has gone to ...
A: If you were trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you could help ...
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| my newborn yorkie | 3/1/2009 |
Q: my female just had her puppies lastnight around11pm, almost 24 hrs later the runt of the litter ...
A: Sorry for the lag time. Your puppy has either learned how to nurse, or you are feeding him or he is ...
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| concerned about my puppy | 3/1/2009 |
Q: i got a new puppy and iv had her home for about six hrs she has not went potty at all and shes ate ...
A: I am sure by now, since I was delayed in answering, she is fine. If you were already trained in ...
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| dog was bitten | 2/28/2009 |
Q: my dog was bitten on the shoulders and required 4 staples both sides; i wonder if she will get up ...
A: Often dogs do not feel pain. A good homeopathic remedy would be Hypericum 30c or REscue Remedy(from ...
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| Dog's tail | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Our 7 month old chihuahua has started holding his tail down most of the time. He will also yelp if ...
A: He may have anal gland problems. He may have some stool stuck to his bum - take a look. He may have ...
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| puppy has brain damage | 2/27/2009 |
Q: About two months ago our dog had a litter of puppies, while they were feeding one crawled away and ...
A: When I had only conventional training, I would tell you that he probably would never walk and never ...
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| My pte mouse | 2/27/2009 |
Q: "I have a pet mouse that was given an injection yesterday for what I believe was mites, Then I was ...
A: To do the very best to care for your mouse, call Dr. Yearout and have a telephone consult with him. ...
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| My dog has been having trouble breathing. | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My 6 year old male chihuahua for the past few months has been having a hard time breathing. He first ...
A: Such a shame that he was born with a weak heart. Most chihuahuas can live, with holistic care,to ...
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| Cat | 2/27/2009 |
Q: One of my two cats seems to throw up offen. Most of the time it is soon after she eats. I have ...
A: Whoa!!! She is no where needing to be put down!!!!!! First, read the general information below, ...
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| HELP? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My dog has been weird lately but not aggressive in anyway just restless and annoyed. Yesterday her ...
A: There could be something really wrong, like poisoning, renal failure, ulcers in the mouth or ...
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| sick pup (under 2 months olds) | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Pls help.. our dog gave birth to 8 pups last month. One of those won't eat and have diarrhea and ...
A: You need professional help now (see below - FIND A HEALER - homeopathic veterinarians can work by ...
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| All white female pit bull lumps under nipples | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have an all white female pit bull that is about a year and a half old and she recently had her ...
A: PLEASE get her spayed as soon as possible. If money is an issue there are many clinics and ...
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| 8 mnth old jack russell | 2/26/2009 |
Q: he swolloed a round object an dnow he needs surg.. i am on disability and it is costing $300 i am ...
A: Depending on how ill he is he may be able to pass it on his own. $300 is actually a very low cost ...
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| pancreaitist | 2/25/2009 |
Q: the vet says our dog a cross between a yorky and malteas had a bout of pancreaitist last week he ...
A: Pancreatitis is becoming much more common as we weaken our dogs with too many vaccines (how many do ...
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| pet with neck pain due to strain | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My 8 year old wheaten terrier jerked his neck yesterday while on leash and on a walk and trying to ...
A: Actually it is better to not relieve the pain. Raise his bowls for a few days. As long as he ...
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| Sick cat | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have been feeding a feral cat for two years, both years she has had kittens which I have found ...
A: Barbara, contact Tim Saffell at Prince Georges Ferals for info on catching the female as she may be ...
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| Adopted 4 1/2 mo old puppy | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I am concerned w/my puppy I adopted. She is not trained at all in any area. She doesn't go poop ...
A: Wow, you are dealing with a lot of problems all at one time. 1. You need to be very patient and ...
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| Female Domestic Cat with Hair Loss | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My baby Sophie is a beautiful Short Hair Black Domestic Cat. Yesterday I noticed that the inside of ...
A: I suspect this is an anxiety type of problem. In a way it is good that you do not have money for ...
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| dogs eye | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 14 year old shepard husky and beagle mix her eye this morning is swollen in the corner what ...
A: There are many possibilities - she scratched it on something or with her nail, she bumped into ...
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| kitten treatment from ringworm | 2/24/2009 |
Q: my kitten is diagnosed as having ringworm, has been treated over more than a month. The other ...
A: YOu do need to remove the crust if you are using the conventional drug medications. There are ...
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| Puppy with Growth Plate Fracture | 2/24/2009 |
Q: My Siberian Husky is almost 10 weeks old. At 8 1/2 weeks he fractured his growth plate in his front ...
A: Jennifer, you are so on the right track already. I think the following will answer all your ...
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| Female Cat Possible UTI w/o Distress | 2/24/2009 |
Q: My 7 y/o adult cat is acting okay and is eating normally and is using her litter box normally; ...
A: Is it possible she could have fleas? When the "dirt" that is the flea's stool gets wet, it makes ...
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| need help with understanding my vet's approach to luxating patella | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I just took my 2 1/2 year old chihuahua mix to the vet because I started noticing her skipping once ...
A: Good for you to be so proactive with your veterinarian. Do ask him the questions you asked me. I do ...
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| Male cat wierd behavior | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Chambreau My name is Dave, and my Cat Buddy is a one year old orange tabby, starting today he has ...
A: My apologies for the delay. He is either better or you have been to the veterinary clinic. There are ...
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| Feline w/nasal discharge | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Male cat, 1 1/2 yrs, has had nasal discharge(green-yellow) for over 1 yr, Have seen 3 vets, cat has ...
A: First, to get him eating since he cannot smell the food with his stuffed up nose: 1. Try sardines, ...
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| Tear Stain Spreading | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 1.5 year old cream french bulldog so we have a lot of trouble with tear stains and yeast in ...
A: There are many different products on the web to treat the stain. I focus on getting animals healthy ...
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| black widow bite in cat | 2/23/2009 |
Q: my cat may have been bit by a black widow. in worst case scenario, how long does she have to live? ...
A: Symptoms begin within 8 hours of the bite.Signs of the black widow spider bite include regional ...
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| skin growth on dog | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Skin growth was removed from our dog's leg last week, vet said the biospy determined it to be a ...
A: Collagen is connective tissue so it would be a growth made of connective tissue. The important part ...
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| cat | 2/22/2009 |
Q: my cat is secreting a strange fluid from his anal opening. it smells bad, and is white in color. i ...
A: It is slightly infected anal glands that fill the anal sac with the white material. The smell is ...
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| My cat is loosing hair on his hind legs. | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My cat is a 8 month old male. He is one of 4 kittens(3 males, 1 female) I noticed that he was ...
A: Millions of cats are killed yearly and even more now as people are forced out of their home. Yes, ...
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| min pin | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old min pin. She is have a brown colored discharge from her rectum. I have seen ...
A: It does smell bad. At the clinic we sometimes get squirted in the face with it when we forget to use ...
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| swollen ear on Basset Hound | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I was petting my dog, 9 yr old male Basset Hound, and found a puffy pocket in the middle of his ...
A: He probably has a hematoma. It means the blood vessels inside the ear have burst and are leaking ...
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| minni dog | 2/21/2009 |
Q: my very small dog is bleeding when she urinates..what could it be..my vet, said wait to see if it ...
A: Bleeding in the urine is always a problem. I would suggest a urinalysis be done, and maybe find an ...
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| fractured ribs shih tzu | 2/21/2009 |
Q: my girl had a fall from a stool and fractured several ribs and had some air under her chest wall. ...
A: Accidents to all of us. I lost my 2 year old at a park once. Please forgive yourself. Go with your ...
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| dog with an overactive thyroid | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 4yr old german shepherd female, she has all the symptoms of hyperthyroidism,hair ...
A: Hyperthyroidism is very rare in dogs, so you definitely need to have blood work done to confirm your ...
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| period | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A 2 year old maltese female she had her period twice, she got it yesterday, and it is very ...
A: I do not know why she is howling. I would suggest getting her spayed as it seems that her period is ...
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| Standard Poodle~eye discharge | 2/21/2009 |
Q: We are on vacation. Recently visited our son & family (4 dogs & 1 cat) in Denver, Co. Our 4 yr. old ...
A: No need to find a vet. This is not a serious problem. Stop at a health food store and look for eye ...
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| Dog Paralysis | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My Brussels Griffon had a laminectomy 12/15/08 due to congetive disk disease. The neurologist said ...
A: Coconut oil is probably not that powerful, but it could be. There are lots of holistic things you ...
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| mucus in stools | 2/20/2009 |
Q: my girl is 8 yrs old mix breed latly she has been having loose soft stools covered with mucus, i ...
A: It is unlikely that loose, mucus covered and slightly bloody stools would be caused by anal ...
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| CAT THROWING UP FOR 2 DAYS..HELP | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My cat, Ice is a Siamese which is 9 years old adopted about 1 year ago from the SPCA. She been ...
A: Cats can vomit for a lot of reasons - find something in the house (rubber band, string, etc) that ...
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| my pregnant cat | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Chambreau i have asked u more then a couple questions, and you have given me good advice so ...
A: I am glad I have been able to help you in the past. I hope my answer this time does not offend you. ...
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| Sneezing cat, big boogers | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I adopted a cat about a year ago. He is two now. Ever since the day I brought him home he has ...
A: There can be a chronic form of calici virus that affects the nose like this. When I only had my ...
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| Dental Health | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 years old male shih tzu. Have always brush his teeth once a week with toothpaste approve ...
A: As you will see from the list below, tarter and gum problems are one of the signs of being not quite ...
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| neighborhood feline | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I found this cat in our neighborhood that seems to be okay in all ways except for this spot on her ...
A: It could be an old abscess that has not completely healed. It could a fly larvae (maggot) hole. It ...
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| Scottish Terrier itching, flaky coat, baiting feet | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My female 3 year old Scottish terrier cannot stop itching, scratching her sides (rib frame area) and ...
A: Giving some vitamins would be a good beginning. VetriScience has some great skin and coat ...
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| Brown spot on dog eye | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old pug that I just got from a neighbor who didn't have time for him. Today I was ...
A: You are a heroine! These spots could indicate many things - scars from prior ulcers, congenital ...
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| Dog liver functions | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My 6 year old Alsatian has had blood tests and X-rays for hip dysplasia, the diagnosis for the blood ...
A: While there are some things you could do on your own (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER - Reiki, ...
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| heartworms? | 2/17/2009 |
Q: i have taken my puppy to the same vet since he was 6 weeks old,never having owned my own dog I got ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by problems ...
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| Walking my Dog | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year-old American Pitbull. He pees periodically. I am awaken every morning too his cries. ...
A: I am glad you will find a holistic veterinarian with whom to work. Remember to read the article at ...
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| Constipation from fur/raw food | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Please help. Two weeks ago I started feeding raw (Nature's Variety) and was mixing it with their ...
A: Constipation from a raw food diet is very rare as usually it causes small, soft stools since most of ...
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| Cat with Lung Cancer | 2/17/2009 |
Q: We have a 15 year old persian who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Her right lung has a tumor ...
A: I am not familiar with MaxGXL. There are hundreds of supplements that have helped one or more ...
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| Gerbil Becomes Periodically Ill and Dizzy | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if you'll be able to help, but I've done research online and no site has really listed ...
A: Dr. Yearout - 425-334-8171 - responded: The reddish nasal discharge may be blood, or just the ...
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| dog collapsed lung related to allergies? | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old pit bull. Unfortunately she is deaf because she was bread white. I rescued her ...
A: First, thank you so much for rescuing a dog, rather than supporting breeding more dogs. Second, I ...
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| Black lab hair turning white | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have a black labrador, since few months his hair is turning white, and the area around the eyes ...
A: I am so glad you wrote someone with a different perspective. This may be a fairly serious autoimmune ...
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| 7 month old black lab | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I just adopted a lab form my local spca. She was spayed earlier this week and i just noticed a ...
A: If the bulge does not get bigger, you are fine. It could be a mild reaction to the stitch material ...
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| My cats wound does not heal. | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I took my cat to the vet in August of 2008 The vet pulled a tooth out. After that my cat's right ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would also be very frustrated by animals who ...
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| My dogs ears | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old vizsla a few months ago she started to get swollen ears closest to her head ...
A: Steroids (prednisone) merely stop the inflammatory reaction - they do not heal the cause (and they ...
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| Lab puppy sick | 2/15/2009 |
Q: Our 3 mth old yellow lab has been ill for 2 weeks now.. his stomach is very swollen, he eats okay ...
A: Poor puppy. I am sure you all are so concerned and worried. I cannot explain the two prescriptions. ...
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| Walking my Dog | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year-old American Pitbull. He pees periodically. I am awaken every morning too his cries. ...
A: This is very interesting to me, while frustrating to you. I do not know why he does this. One way ...
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| cockatiel laying eggs | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a female cockatiel n i have it for the past six months. It is single n does not have a male. ...
A: I do not know of homeopathic remedy that would stop them. Remedies act by correcting an energy ...
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| rat bit my dog | 2/14/2009 |
Q: out in my garden yesterday a rat bit and scratched my chihuahua in the face. my dog is up to date ...
A: Watch to see that the scratches do not get infected. Since she is current on Rabies, you do not need ...
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| 2 year old beagle | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old female beagle. She has a small scab on one of her nipples. We think she may have ...
A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would be very frustrated by animals with ...
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| Dog with scratched Cornea | 2/14/2009 |
Q: OK, about 5 weeks ago my grandma's cat came over to my property and attacked my dog (chow/Beagle ...
A: First, because the eye is so sensitive, you may want to work with a professional homeopath in person ...
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| Hip Dysplasia in dog | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a mixed breed puppy that was diagosed with hip dysplasia at about 5 months of age. Since that ...
A: There are many different supplements for joints. ONe I like a lot is from VetriScience - Glycoflex. ...
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| New lump | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 10-13 yr old Tabby-Calico female cat. I brought her to the vet on 1/27/09 to get ...
A: A lump at the injection site of vaccines can just be a normal reaction to the nasty things that are ...
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| best recommendation on natural dog food | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 year old bichon frise who is a little overweight at present and I would like to get her ...
A: Commercially processed boods seem to cause crystals, first one type, then as they changed the food - ...
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| please help | 2/13/2009 |
Q: i have a beagle and the past couple days hes been vomiting and had diarrhea and it seems to get ...
A: At this point you need to go to a veterinary clinic now. While I would like you to work with an ...
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| Cockapoo Puppy, Repeated Sickness | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Our female cockapoo puppy was just admitted to the hospital overnight emergency room for the second ...
A: Since you live in Connecticut, you are blessed with a number of great homeopathic veterinarians who ...
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| Guinne Pig Skin Sores | 2/13/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a guinne pig who has many red sores on its body and some are almost perfectly round. ...
A: You many need a visit to the professional, but first try this: Feed fresh grass that has no ...
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| Black Lab | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My lab mix has what the vet called an anxious stomach. She would vomit bile early in the morning ...
A: First, the eye. You could flush the eye with saline solution (yours or 1/4 salt into 1C water). ...
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| Cat - Fat Free Half & Half Milk | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My cat "Halo" is a healthy 5 year old and loves fat free half & half milk. When I put it in my ...
A: It is fine to feed the cream to her as long as she does not get diarrhea (a few cats are lactose ...
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| 8 week old beagle puppy | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My 8 week old beagle hasn't pooped for about 8 hours her belly is kinda bloated not real hard. I ...
A: If your puppy is still active and playful and eating, I would not worry until she goes 24 hours with ...
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| False Pregnancy?? | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old amstaff that has false pregnancys after her heats, it seams like this time her ...
A: It is actually normal to have false pregnancies after heat cycles. They can also get a pyometra ...
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| female pittbull | 2/11/2009 |
Q: my female pittbull bleeding does she have her period she is 10 month a little blood also .. how ...
A: Yes she is heat (her period). DO NOT LET HER OUT OF YOUR SIGHT FOR EVEN A MINUTE. Do not let her go ...
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| Dog won't stay still for treatment | 2/11/2009 |
Q: So my golden's ears are infected, and the vet said he had to be put under anesthesia in order to ...
A: First, sedation is now very safe, even in very old animals. In a conventional practice the best ...
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| My cat pants after playing | 2/11/2009 |
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A: If he just started doing it, he could be ill. If he has done it his whole life and plays really hard ...
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| lyme disease | 2/11/2009 |
Q: i just took my dog to the vet and they decided without my permission to give him a lyme disease test ...
A: As an integrative veterinarian, I have seen this happen too often in cases that seek me out. If ...
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| male dogs | 2/10/2009 |
Q: i have a 5 month old toy pomeranian and we have noticed his testicles have not dropped yet. what ...
A: Genetics and health of the parents can cause some dogs to have testicles that are retained in the ...
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| Viral Papilloma | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I read a response on the AllExperts website that described a viral papilloma on the eye region of a ...
A: If it is not growing I would leave it alone. You are already doing something right to have a great ...
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| Cushings | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have a male Samoyed that is about 10 years old. Ever since we have had him, even since young, he ...
A: I seriously doubt that your dog has Cushings. As an integrative veterinarian trained in homeopathy, ...
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| swollen puppy face | 2/10/2009 |
Q: We have a litter of Brittany puppies. One of the we though had/has pink eye. Shes been to the vet ...
A: Hard to say what it could be. since she is not responding and you asked the Holistic Vet, I do have ...
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| possible sick kitty, wondering about lysine | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have two strictly indoor cats that are about 8 1/2 years old. Recently one of them has had a ...
A: You can certainly try the Lysine for a few weks before taking her for an exam. It can be very useful ...
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| I have a question puppys' teeth? | 2/9/2009 |
Q: how are you today? I have a question about my dog. She is Chihuahua and rat terrier mix and shes 8.5 ...
A: Small dogs often lose their puppy teeth much later than big dogs. Also, because we have made dogs ...
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| My 2 1/2 year old golden retriever is limping | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Dukie started limping 2 days ago. We think he slipped on the ice in the backyard. He is able to jump ...
A: Do not give him the drugs unless he is in a lot of pain and crying. Feeling the pain will keep him ...
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| limping boxer | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 month old boxer who is very active and very playful. Over the last 2 days he has been ...
A: I would think it just a sprain. Wait until you are home to have it checked if no better. Or you ...
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| cat's tail scab | 2/8/2009 |
Q: my longhair turkish angora cat has a dry, hard, round scab on the very end of his tail stump. it is ...
A: You must live in the southern hemisphere as it is 19 degress F here today. First, the best ...
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| cat scratching herself | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I will try and be brief as you must be busy. I have had my cat for eight months, the vet said she ...
A: YOu are not overreacting. I would not go to a conventional veterinarian. If you do not heal the ...
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| Smelly ears | 2/7/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old lab's right ear smells bad. He shakes his head some from it. I am told to rinse it ...
A: That is totally safe to use. when I was in conventional practice this often worked for a short time. ...
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| my 1 year old pomapoo is limping | 2/7/2009 |
Q: my pomapoo just turned one, she starting whining every once and a while and limp, keeping her right ...
A: My best guess is that she may have a luxating patella (kneecap) which is very common in poodles. ...
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| Cimetidine for Dog | 2/7/2009 |
Q: to make a long story short my lab got under our house Saturday and on Wednesday started acting ...
A: Because every dog responds differently, this is a time to ask the veterinary clinic that actually ...
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| dew claw removal | 2/7/2009 |
Q: at what age is removing dew claws best? we have just picked out a baby amstaff terrier and she is 4 ...
A: Usually this is done at only a few days of age. Every veterinarian has different procedures for ...
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| cat can't walk | 2/7/2009 |
Q: Ihave a male cat 7 years old. Came home and found him laying on the floor unable to use his back ...
A: Sometimes X-rays cannot show there is a slipped disc (need an MRI for that). Cats can get a clot in ...
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| Rosie Bourkes Parakeet | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have recently adopted a rosie. She is very thin, I was told she is about 2 yrs old and was a poor ...
A: while I am not an avian expert, these are problems that challenge conventionally trained ...
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| dry poop? | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My dog is having poop issues. She is having accidents in the house. She had some unusual poop last ...
A: There are several things you can try. If she does not get worse, and only strains slightly, eats ...
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| baby Chihuahua | 2/6/2009 |
Q: Well Hi, i have a 2 month old Chihuahua and he shivers like if he is cold, but the house is not to ...
A: A 2 month Chihuahua has so little body fat compared to you that he needs a wonderful warm bax to ...
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| Dog Urine | 2/6/2009 |
Q: 5 year old Aussie mix Has been peeing brown. The color of the pee is brown and her poop is white i ...
A: The white BM is from eating a bone, which is normal. The brown urine could be just concentrated from ...
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| luxating patella | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I've been learning Homeopathy. I have a 14/15 year old Shitzu with Luxating Petella's in both her ...
A: Congratulations on learning homeopathy. Most importantly, please learn the principles and philosophy ...
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| Cats swollen stomach | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My cat has a swollen stomach, its pretty hard and hes sensitive about me touching it. He fell from ...
A: You are very right to be worried. The swollen stomach may not be a problem (weight gain, maybe?), ...
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| flaky skin and loosing hair | 2/5/2009 |
Q: hey, i have a 2 year old boston terrier named JJ. We've had him since he was 6 weeks old. I've ...
A: Being current on the vaccines may be the cause of his problems as many dogs' immune system is ...
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| Cat pooping | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Our cat is nine years old. He's an AWESOME cat and gets along great with the five dogs. His box is ...
A: He sounds like a really wonderful cat who is lucky to have such a great family to live with. He ...
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| cat walks hunchbacked | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Early Dec '08 my 8 years old neutered male, 100% in-door long haired tom cat, was diagnosed as ...
A: One of the problems with the conventional approach is that it treats each symptoms seperately, so ...
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| Mucus | 2/4/2009 |
Q: There is mucus in my pitbull's throat. He is two years old. It seems like he is trying to cough it ...
A: This is a problem that would need some more conversation or an examination to discover the cause. ...
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| doberman pincher pups | 2/4/2009 |
Q: i have a litter an the blues have lil bumps on there heads
A: I do not worry a lot about skin bumps. They indicate that there is a weak mother or father (and the ...
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| Boston Terrier | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions about my six week old Boston terrier. First, I was told that he has been ...
A: Your puppy is perfectly normal to not chew: Did you know that dogs and cats have ripping and ...
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| Question about females | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have a sheltie pup who has had persistent bladder infections. My vet, who is very good, ...
A: Bravo for having a thinking veterinarian. As a holistic veterinarian, I prefer to wait through one ...
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| dog breathing problems | 2/3/2009 |
Q: this morning i noticed my 10 year pit bull was having trouble breathing. we took her to the vet ...
A: Like your conventional veterinarians, I do not know what is causing the breathing problem. Since the ...
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| What's wrong with my pooch? | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have an almost 10-year old tea cup Maltese. In 2005 he started losing his hair, and it wasn't ...
A: If he also drinks a lot, urinates and lot and has a slightly distended abdomen, I would be very very ...
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| arthritis pain | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have a beautiful female anatolian/great pyrenese mix who is not yet 3 yrs old and has really bad ...
A: There are some supplements that may help temporarily (for the strong Glycoflex go to ...
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| Yellow firm stools | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have a one year old husky female who yesterday presented a yellow firm stool The beginning of the ...
A: Yellow could be from something he picked up and ate. It can be caused by the stool goiing through ...
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| A problem that won't go away | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Okay first things first. I take my kitten to the vet. He has had his check up. Unfortunately I lost ...
A: As in any field, there are good people and not so good people, good veterinarians who can't explain ...
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| My dog died | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My dog just passed away Jan 31st. She was 15 years old and she was a pitt bull/Rotty mix. She ...
A: 15 years old is great for any Rotty mixes. You did something right. Many of my clients' animals live ...
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| Outdoor cat/skin condition | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have an outdoor cat whom adopted me almost 2 yrs ago. He is not (yet) neutered, nor has he had any ...
A: One possibility for the hair loss is that he has been fighting, and haas abscesses. There are other ...
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| radial hemimelia | 2/1/2009 |
Q: my cat had a litter of 7 kittens, 5 of these kittens were born with radial hemimelia.3 passed away ...
A: Well, good for your veterinarian. I have also not heard of it. And good for you for all your ...
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| Mustache parakeet Paralysis | 2/1/2009 |
Q: Christina, I was given a baby Mustache parakeet to hand raise until it is old enough to feed on his ...
A: I do not think it was caused by the car ride. I would put one drop of Rescue Remedy (from health ...
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| my dog's been wetting the bed | 2/1/2009 |
Q: my pitbull is almost 7 years old, and recently after switching food brands she has started to ...
A: Sounds like the food to me. What is the best food for people to eat - fresh or processed? Fresh, of ...
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| Female cat and white foamy vomit | 2/1/2009 |
Q: We have a 11 year old female fixed cat. Today there were white foamy spots on the floor. This ...
A: There could be several explanations. Since she has a change in behavior, I do think she should be ...
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| cat licking fur off stomach | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Our cat is also licking fur off of stomach and one inner leg. The steroid treatment made her vomit ...
A: Cats can be very finicky about their bathrooms. I do recommend one of the natural ones rather than ...
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| dog | 1/31/2009 |
Q: We have a blue heeler husky mix. female almost 11yrs old. she has been very lethargic and seems to ...
A: I am so glad you contacted the holistic veterinarian. Lethargy and breathing problems can be caused ...
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| my two male house cats (siblings) | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have two cats (siblings). I had to take one of them to the vet yesterday due to a rash on his ...
A: This is very normal. If you have some lavender essential oil that is food grade and organic ...
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| Dog is in pain | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I was playing fetch with my Boston terrier poodle mix last night and when he went to jump on a chair ...
A: The possibilites include a slippeed disc (head hanging down makes me think that is the most likely), ...
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| dog won't stop wandering around | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 year old Chihuahua that won't stop wandering around the house. He started this ...
A: First, 13 is still young for a Chihuahua, so finding the best care is important to keeping him alive ...
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| chihuahua, cough | 1/30/2009 |
Q: is there something that I have in my home or grocery store that will help my 15 month old female, 5 ...
A: I suspect, in a young dog, that it is a mild infection like kennel cough. STart with a mixture of ...
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| cat leg | 1/30/2009 |
Q: my cat has a swollen leg that he cat put any weight on. i know i should take him to the vet, but ...
A: Your cat probably has an abscess (or a fracture) and ice would not help. For the next time, you ...
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| dizzy cat, vomitting... | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I read on a chain email, that cats throw up twice there body weight when dizzy, after trying to ...
A: Not true. Here are some true and very interesting facts to pass around. Healthy dogs and cats do ...
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| aggessive cat | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I friend who has a cat who is aggessive. Examples. I had been petting him, he was purring, I gave ...
A: Prozac may help. It has side effects. Even better, from my view as an integrative veterinarian, is ...
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| Bloody diarrhea | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have a min pin who for the past three days has had bloody diarrhea, she has also been eating grass ...
A: Changing to a healthy diet is your best solution. I am not sure it is bloody diarrhea, but maybe ...
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| Belly rash | 1/29/2009 |
Q: 6 month ago she developed a rash on her belly and on the inside of her upper legs. It is very red ...
A: I would recommend you try feeding a raw meaty bone and pureed vegetable diet (preferably with ...
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| rabbit with upper respiratory infection | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have a young rabbit (8 mos, approx 5 lbs) who is being treated for upper respiratory infection, ...
A: Dr. Yearout does homeopathic and holistic phone consultations on the small critters like rabbits. He ...
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| Dog's red eyes | 1/28/2009 |
Q: My dog's eyes have been really red and a little goopy. One of his eye's has always been a little ...
A: When I had only my conventional veterinary training I would have given you some antibiotic or ...
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| puppy lung congestion | 1/28/2009 |
Q: my king Charles spaniel 4 months old has lung congestion which moves around from one lung to the ...
A: Since you know it is lung congestion, I assume you have had X-rays and great veterinarians listening ...
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| cat | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I think my cat has ring worms. He is missing hair and has scaly skin in several small spaces. ...
A: One way to see if it is ringworm is to get a black light (borrow one from a teenager or college ...
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| cat throwing-up | 1/28/2009 |
Q: my family has a 13 year old japanese bob tail and since last moth he has been throwing up regularly ...
A: I would have him checked out as 13 is not old. Check out www.Brighthaven.org and see how some of ...
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| knee brace for dog with anterior torn ligament in rear leg? | 1/14/2009 |
Q: my 27 lb. beagle, Moe, was diagnosed with a torn ligament behind his right rear knee - the vet went ...
A: Small dogs like Moe usually heal fine, even without much rest, and even when they limp, it just ...
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| Luxtating Patella | 1/14/2009 |
Q: have a 8 year old part Shitzu and Terrier, she has luxtating patella in both knees the left is the ...
A: I am SO glad you asked a holistic veterinarian this question. There are lots of treatments that ...
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| Spayed dog slight oozing from stitches | 1/14/2009 |
Q: She was spayed 4 days ago and it appears she's been licking the stitched area. It isn't very red, ...
A: My apologies for not answering sooner. You did not need to call the veterinarian right away and ...
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| "blown" knee possibilities | 1/13/2009 |
Q: our 2 year old spayed female cat was attacking the kitten when she suddenly could not walk on her ...
A: So many people are having trouble with money right now and yet they have animals who are dependent ...
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| Cat pregnancy | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have a cat named Sky, she is on her 4th litter. At her 3rd litter we kept one of her kittens which ...
A: There should be no problems with the litter. I apologize if this sounds rude, but with all the ...
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| Cancer | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I was searching for a natural treatment for some type of skin parasite we found on my neighbors cat ...
A: Christina and congratulations on being able to turn around your dog's cancer. There are many ...
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| tear staining hepl | 1/13/2009 |
Q: could you tell me what i can do to help the tear staining around my little maltise area around his ...
A: Having tears down the face is one of the early warning signs of illness (see below). The best cure ...
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| dog help | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My 1 year old mini-schnauzer hasn't pooped in 2 days. He is peeing,and eating regularly. He eats ...
A: I am sorry that my answer was not that responsive to your question. In my twenty five years as an ...
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| My cat's lip is swollen. | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old Himalayan. About a week ago I realized that his bottom lip was starting to ...
A: The most likely cause is a "rodent ulcer" or eosinophilic granuloma. When I only had conventional ...
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| feline diarrhea | 1/12/2009 |
Q: my cat is five yrs old. she is indoors only, with occasional access to a third floor balcony where ...
A: There certainly is cause to worry when you cannot think of a reason for the diarrhea. Canned and Dry ...
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| dog coughing | 1/12/2009 |
Q: i have a one year old dashound last week she started like coughing it sounds hoarst like and after ...
A: There certainly are viruses for dogs that produce symptoms like a cold. The kennel cough virus is ...
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| I think mu cat is sick | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a female cat she is over a year old she hasnt be spayed yet hoping to get that done in the ...
A: She sounds sick enough to go to a veterinary clinic. She does not sound like she is just in heat. ...
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| Odd hair on puppy | 1/11/2009 |
Q: first I will give you the history of my pup. I rescued an 8 week old bull terrier mix male puppy. He ...
A: First, thank you for rescuing a puppy. When I merely had my conventional training, I frequently ...
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| weeing everywhere | 1/11/2009 |
Q: we have had our lhasa for 5 yrs now and no matter what we do or any amount of training,he still wees ...
A: IF you have really read all the behavior books (I like the whole dog journal's behavior specialist) ...
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| male neutered cat 11 years old w/fever and elevated white blood cell count | 1/11/2009 |
Q: Indoor neutered male cat, age 11, recent weight loss. The vet ran a CBC panel which showed elevated ...
A: First, to help you right now, get Anitra Frazier's book - Natural Cat or Dr. Pitcairn's Natural ...
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| red lump on dog's stomach | 1/11/2009 |
Q: my 8month old west highland terrier has a red lump on the left side of her stomach above her teats. ...
A: There are many things it could be - an erruption like a pimple, an abscess, a cyst, a tumor, a mole. ...
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| 11 wk old yorkie throwing up and diarreha | 1/11/2009 |
Q: We just got a puppy last week, my daughter took him in his carry bag and while she was walking he ...
A: The fall could have jarred him so that he was a little less healthy, which could make him more ...
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| Adopted Older Dog Leaking and Peeing | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I adopted a Jack Russell Terrier two and a half years ago from the SPCA. The vet says he's around ...
A: First, thank you so much for adopting an older dog knowing you may have to deal with some health ...
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| Sick Cat | 1/10/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has a female cat, but he is unsure of her breed, who is about 13 years old. She has ...
A: At age 13, one thing to wonder about is kidney disease when a cat starts to vomit. If she also is ...
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| Drooling | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old lab/rottie X. For awhile now he seems to have been drooling a lot. I checked his ...
A: My conventional training would only think about something in the mouth - teeth, salivary cyst, ...
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| bloody stool | 1/10/2009 |
Q: i have a 3 month old dachshund puppy, she has a dark blood in her stool, it just started i have only ...
A: You do not need to rush to the clinic. Dark blood indicated that there is some bleeding int he ...
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| 11 week old puppy throwing up | 1/9/2009 |
Q: He had diarrhea for awhile with blood in his stool about a week ago so we switched him to a soft ...
A: Puppies are such a challenge. He could have eaten something else in the house that made him ill and ...
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| Cats | 1/9/2009 |
Q: My cat hurt his paw he still purr's and will walk very slowly. He can still jump but won't put any ...
A: There are many possibilities. First, if he is putting no weight on the leg, ever, there is probably ...
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| request | 1/9/2009 |
Q: my 7wk old rott has eaten some iron filings and has now stopped eating i took her to the vet today ...
A: She may have some very unusual looking stools for the next few days. If she is eating and active, I ...
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| Chihuahua's | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have a male chihuahua he's around 5yrs old. We took him to the vet because his bottom was wollen ...
A: There is not a specific diet that prevents anal gland problems. There are glands that constantly ...
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| kittens age | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have a kitten i got in August and i don't know its true age. i had her a week and her eye color ...
A: I have seen eye color change up to one year of age, so it is not a reliable indicator. All you can ...
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| my dog is sick | 1/8/2009 |
Q: my dog is 4 years old and right before thanksgiving she was diagnosed with pancreatitis and it was ...
A: You and your parents have really done wonderfully for your dog. Are you old enough to work so you ...
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| dog bleeding from anus | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Otis is a 1 1/2 year old German Shepherd. He developed diarrhea Monday evening. After it seemed he ...
A: What a challenge you are facing. May your bankrupcy be the beginning of living communally and ...
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| growling yorkie | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Why does my yorkie growl everytime someone pets him?
A: Because they are so little, they often feel threatened. It could be an underlying vibrational ...
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| Cropping Ears | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I just got a minature Doberman three days ago. She is 18 months old. Her tail has been clipped but ...
A: The computer ate my answer. As a holistically trained veterinarian, I stongly suggest not cropping ...
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| Blood in my mini schnauzer's stool | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have a mini schnauzer named Pete. I rescued him while I was in South Korea. When I found him he ...
A: As a holistically trained veterinarian, I do recommend feeding a natural diet to Pete, who was so ...
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| Fur (coat) | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Are eggs good for a dogs fur(coat)? Have a beagle.
A: Yes. Raw or cooked, eggs are great. Even better is not feeding any commercial foods, or minimum ...
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| Sick Puppy | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I just got a chocolate lab puppy yesterday from a well known breeder. He will be 8wks old on the 8th ...
A: Since you purchased from a well known breeder, you want to be in close communication with them. They ...
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| high calcium | 1/6/2009 |
Q: My 13 yr old lab/retriever mix has a high calcium count.Two years ago he ran 5 miles a day until he ...
A: Oh, Cathy, I feel so badly for your boy. and I can tell how sad you are for him. When I had merely ...
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| New Puppy- Shots | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I just bought a puppy from a "puppy store". He is 10 weeks old. I was told that this dog had been ...
A: There are many different kinds of worms, Dolly, so the store may have de-wormed for one or two and ...
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| Cat needs friend | 12/26/2008 |
Q: My very docile, 5-year-old cat is lonely (I can tell). I can't get another cat at this time, so I ...
A: Most small mammals are scared of cats and few cats would be friends with small critters. I would not ...
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| dog diseases | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have a cocker spaniel. She is having strong gases while she sleeps and shakes too. I thought it ...
A: I would suspect her digestive system is a little sluggish. Try feeding some digestive enzymes or ...
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| Dog runny nose | 12/26/2008 |
Q: My dog has had a runny nose now for the past couple of days, she also sneezes and snorts. She is a ...
A: It does sound like she has gotten a bit of a cold. If her energy level and appetite are fine, you ...
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| Malnourished Kitten | 12/26/2008 |
Q: There is a stray kitten adopted by one of my uncle which is around 5 months old. It seems that she ...
A: some kittens are just genetically small. I have seen litters where all the cats got the same milk ...
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| My panda hamster | 12/25/2008 |
Q: My panda hamster is bloated near his bottom and is acting normal. I wanted to know if he could have ...
A: Bloated near his bottom is very hard for me to diagnose from. I would see if there is someone who ...
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| Blood Feathers | 12/25/2008 |
Q: It looks like she plucked the blood feather out by herself already because at the bottom of her cage ...
A: There is nothing to do for this incident. However, feather plucking can be indicative of a lot of ...
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| my chihuahua | 12/25/2008 |
Q: i have a chihuahua, im not sure of the breed, i've had him for about 2 months (he's about 3 months ...
A: Because your dog was taken from his mother at way too early an age, he will need extra good care to ...
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| ANAL GLANDS | 12/25/2008 |
Q: BUDDY A PIT LAB MIX {PITADOR} IS TWO YEARS OLD HE HAS HIS ANAL GLANDS POPE EVERY 5 WEEKS OS BECAUSE ...
A: Well, Robert, some dogs do have more trouble with anal glands than others. However, you will see it ...
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| Is my kitten pregnant? | 12/25/2008 |
Q: My cousins kitten was outside with the neighbors cat for two hours or possibly more. Our kitten is ...
A: Cats usually do not come into heat until they are at least 6 months of age. Most cats make it very ...
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| Dog | 12/24/2008 |
Q: My dog has allergies and has gnawed his tail till it bled. Now he is in pain and sscoots around ...
A: You all must feel so sorry for your dog. I know this is hard on all of you. For right now, try any ...
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| cat breeding | 12/24/2008 |
Q: how do i get my cat to breed with my friends cat when the cats hate eachother?
A: Please, please, please do not breed your cat. Get her spayed. Get him neutered. With the economic ...
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| cat's third eye half closed | 12/24/2008 |
Q: My cat is an indoor/outdoor cat that is approx 5 1/2-6 yrs old and about 5 days ago we noticed his ...
A: A tapeworm could make a cat just not feel well, and when a cat doe snot feel well, their 3rd eyelid ...
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| Lethargic shih-tzu puppy | 12/24/2008 |
Q: We just brought home a 16week old puppy (half shih-tzu, maltese, pekinese mix). Took her to the vet ...
A: This behavior could be from transistioning to a new home. Put 4 drops of rescue remedy and 2 drops ...
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| smoke | 12/24/2008 |
Q: Q: is marijuana smoke harmful to dogs and cats? My bf says that "getting your pet high” will not ...
A: All smoke is very dangerous for dogs and cats and most people, too. You can choose to kill yourself, ...
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| Puppy Itches | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 mos old Shih Tzu. Lately she is scratching herself continuously and rubbing her face on ...
A: I totally agree with you that you could spend a long time and chances are, your dog would still have ...
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| Cat | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have a cat that found its way to my home as a small kitten and I have had her for about a month ...
A: check out all my other answers on worms. 1. In addition to the worm you see there could be more. ...
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| paw pain -- natural food | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I actually have two questions: (1) My 65 lb. husky/mal mix has injured her front paw. No abrasions, ...
A: 1. Probably this has resolved since I am tardy in responding to you. It is actually good to let ...
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| Cat Dandruff | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I own a 2-year-old male short-haired Tabby (Stanley) and recently I've been noticing that he has ...
A: A conventional veterinarian would tell you this is normal and maybe suggest some skin supplements ...
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| Sheltie eye infection | 12/22/2008 |
Q: It looks like my 3 year old male sheltie might have an eye infection. I don't have the money right ...
A: what a challenge the holidays can be to our wallets and to our health. I have several suggestions: ...
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| dog close to giving birth | 12/22/2008 |
Q: she had a dark inky discharge at first i thought she had a little direha but it came from her female ...
A: Take her to the vet tomorrow. Take her temperature. This could indicate the death of a pup and she ...
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| Food advice for cat with IBD | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you could give me some advice on my cat. Buffer is 13 y.o. and has had chronic diarrhea ...
A: Good for you to realize that better diets and digestive enzymes and probiotics may help you ...
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| my French Bulldog | 12/22/2008 |
Q: i have a 2 month old french bulldog. lately he has been going to bathroom a lot. we think that we ...
A: I am assuming that "eliminating" means passing stool. The main reason for passing large amounts of ...
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| Noisy breathing | 12/21/2008 |
Q: My cat has similar symptoms to an elongated palate but she is 14 and the symptoms are new, she has ...
A: Very unlikely to be an elongated palate in a cat. More likely to be asthma or vaccine reaction ...
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| Cat stitches | 12/21/2008 |
Q: One of my cats(Olivia) was spayed 12 months ago and the stitches were never removed from her ...
A: Mark, after all this time what is making you concerned? Is she starting to bother them? Are they ...
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| cockateil w/ a broken lower beak | 12/21/2008 |
Q: My one year old female cockateil managed to cut it self on a scissors last night. It bled a ...
A: she may need some reconstruction of her beak to be able to eat properly. I would find a GREAT bird ...
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| kitten with worms | 12/21/2008 |
Q: my kitten has worms and the office is not open till monday, they seem to be really bad. I have done ...
A: I would wait until monday to get the kitten treated as long as she is eating and active. The ...
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| puppy | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 week old labrador puppy and I just wanted to know if it's ok to mop my floor with lysol ...
A: I would never use Lysol or other chemicals in the house as they are toxic for all life, puppies and ...
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| Sick kitten | 12/20/2008 |
Q: My 10-12 week old kitten has a cold. She is sneezing, has a runny nose, and wont stop crying. She ...
A: There are many home methods that could help her if you had been trained in them. Now is the time to ...
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| 8 month old male boxer that has a skin problem | 12/20/2008 |
Q: all of a sudden has deveoped what looks like a rash ( red bumps, bumps inside skin, loss of hair). I ...
A: I am so glad you told me that my answer was not specific enough for you. Here are the specifics ...
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| Welsh Terrier - Winston | 12/20/2008 |
Q: He is constantly licking his foot pads and there is some slight chewing or nawing along with it. We ...
A: Bravo for systematically trying new approaches to the foot licking. You would probably love buying ...
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| milk thistle? | 12/20/2008 |
Q: My 11 year old Chihuahua is recovering from autoimmune hemolytic anemia. This is the second time ...
A: The frustration of conventional medicine is that it can be instantly successful (though took 2 ...
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| german shepherd pup | 12/19/2008 |
Q: My husband surprised me and my two boys with a german shepherd pup two days ago. He got him from a ...
A: You have a puppy with a very strong constitution since he seems to be fighting the Parvo, if it is ...
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| 1 year old puppy/dog having trouble with hind legs | 12/19/2008 |
Q: About a couple weeks ago I noticed my dog had trouble hopping onto my bed and when i payed attention ...
A: Before I had training in the holistic options, as a conventional veterinarian I could only offer ...
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| Found a stray and it dosen't bark | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I found a stray dog, seems to be a husky of some sort, it dosen't make a sound, dosen't pant, ...
A: Several possibilities. A few dogs never bark and never make any noises and are perfectly healthy. It ...
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| My Dog | 12/18/2008 |
Q: my dog over the last month or so has developed two bald spots. Thye are both on the hind legs and ...
A: There are several possible causes of bald spots. If she is licking or itching the spots, the hair is ...
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| My Cat | 12/18/2008 |
Q: my cat seems to be ill :( Apparently yesterday morning he started acting funny (I was not there when ...
A: It sounds like vestibular syndrome. This just means he is feeling dizzy. Usually they recover but it ...
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| skin irritation | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I have a female boxer that is about 1 1/2 years old. She has skin irritation on her stomach where it ...
A: The next step would be to follow the steps mentioned below - learn more, change to a fresh diet (70% ...
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| german shepherd pup | 12/17/2008 |
Q: My husband surprised me and my two boys with a german shepherd pup two days ago. He got him from a ...
A: At first I was very concerned that your puppy may have Parvovirus, but then your said "Today he is a ...
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| kittens??pregnancy?? | 12/17/2008 |
Q: i got 2 tabby kittens about a month ago, as the woman already had 3 cats and took the kittens in as ...
A: They are too young to get pregnant. The first heat is never before 5 months and often after 7 or ...
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| My hamsters eye!! please respond! | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I just got my hamster 5 days ago. He is about 8 weeks old. Today i noticed he won't open his right ...
A: I would find someone, probably the people at the store, who can teach you about hamsters and look at ...
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| cat | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have notice my 3year old female cat has a very strong and smelly breath. It actually smells like ...
A: Sounds like she may have some digestive problems which could benefit from digestive enzymes ...
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| pappillion with ear problem? | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My 6yr old pappillion keeps scratching her ears and shaking her head like her ears are bothering ...
A: You are lucky that you do not need a clinic visit this time. Please start a "animal fund" for your ...
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| my cat is acting crazy! | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Chambreau my cat misty is roughly 2 1/2 years old she has had one litter of kittens and was pregnant ...
A: As part of treating her current behavior problems, I would STRONGLY advise you to have her spayed as ...
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| ear infection / conofite | 12/16/2008 |
Q: We have a 14 yr. old collie mix. She was taking Conofite drops for an ear infection. She had a ...
A: First I want to congratulate you on having a collie (even a mix) who is 14 years old. Most are dying ...
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| 16-year-old cat | 12/16/2008 |
Q: We had to put our beloved 16-year-old cat to sleep yesterdy. She's been to our vet for the past two ...
A: I think it was just her time to go, Joyce. One of the wonderful lessons our animals teach us is ...
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| urine | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Why do some rabbits stop urinating on their own while still eating and drinking normally?
A: I have never heard of that happening. In addition to the answer of this question, would you be ...
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| My dog | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My dog is little over 3 years old and since we got a new dog for company about 1 and half ago after ...
A: Many dogs do wear down their teeth by chewing on themselves or others (the hair is rather tough and ...
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| salivating | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My Dog it's droping a lot of saliva, salivating, we check his bed and found a small firework, he ...
A: The toxin in fireworks is usually Phosphorus, but your puppy's symptoms do not match. Phosphorus ...
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| My dog has a swollen behind. | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Chihuahua dachshund mix. Today I noticed that her butt was swollen and there is ...
A: There are several possible answers, Brittney. Themost likely is that her anal gland has formed an ...
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| cushings | 12/15/2008 |
Q: can you suggest an alternative treatment option for a dog with cushings caused by an adrenal ...
A: There are many integrative treatments that successfully treat many dogs with Cushings from different ...
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| dogs breading | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have a female German shepherds about 1 year old, she in heat, can you tell me how long does the ...
A: If she is active and eating and her gums are not pale, then she is not bleeding too much. Every dog ...
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| 5 yr old shih tzu potty issues | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My female shih tzu has been litter box trained since 14 weeks, she now goes on the couch, in one ...
A: This is hard to tell as you are not telling me any other ways that she is acting different. I would ...
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| swollen throat | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 year old cocker/poodle mix. Her throat swells and seems hard. It seems more to one ...
A: When I was merely a conventionally trained veterinarian I would be very frustrated by animals with ...
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| Dog Retaining Fluid | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My dog was has cancer. He is on benedryl, amoxicillin and rimadyl. He was put on the aoxicillin ...
A: There are a number of holistic approaches that even this late can still help with quality of life. ...
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| Rectal Bleeding | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Yesterday morning, my 8 year old had a very soft (not watery) somewhat yellowish bowel movement and ...
A: Because his appetite is good, I would not rush to the emergency clinic unless he gets much more ...
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| Stomach Problems | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I have a small dog 3 year old female yorkiepoo. She has a lot of stomach problems all her life. ...
A: Merry Christmas to you as well, Dotty. When I was a conventional veterinarian I would not have had ...
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| Yorkie with dislocated knee cap | 12/13/2008 |
Q: My mom's was told that her 4 year old yorkie has a dislocated patella that is always out of place. ...
A: When knee caps are "dislocated" they usually slip in and out of the groove, sometimes getting stuck ...
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| Concern about my cat | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Good evening, just htis evening i noticed a red, cloudy pus like substance coming out of my cat's ...
A: Hard to tell. This could be an anal glad abscess. Make a hot compress using rescue remedy, calendula ...
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| my poodle has a throat issue. | 12/13/2008 |
Q: i have a 3 year old miniature poodle. she has not had any previous health issues. today she started ...
A: There are so many possibilities that I would hesitate to guess the problem. It is always good to ...
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| Schnauzer Back | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Our 3 year old min.Schnauzer has what the vet called: Schnauzer Back. He gave me special shampoo to ...
A: Maizy has one of the early warning signs of ill health - hair discoloration. See below for more. ...
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| Rats | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I had a rat who recently died. She had plenty of water, was just fed, and seemed perfectly healthy. ...
A: Rats hide their illnesses a lot, so they often will just die. I think when it is my time to die I ...
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| My Cat Pickles | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I went to the vet with my cat ( pickles ) because of a large amount of weight he has been losing. ...
A: It is always devastating when a person or animal gets cancer. sometimes, even when we do what seems ...
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| skin problem | 12/11/2008 |
Q: im in England. hi please help my male British bulldog has had a serious skin condition and due to ...
A: You are lucky to be in England as there lots of holistic veterinarians there who can deeply heal ...
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| non-pregnant daschund with leaky teets | 12/11/2008 |
Q: i know that daschunds are notorious for having false pregnancies and this could be the problem but ...
A: I would not be alarmed as long as she is eating, active and otherwise doing fine. Pay particular ...
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| cat | 12/11/2008 |
Q: how can you tell if an animal is in pain
A: This is a very debated question, Joanne. Currently veterinarians are giving pain medication after ...
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| Dog pain | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Chambreau- I have a 13 year old Lab/Dalmatian who is my life, she weighs about 65 pounds. She has ...
A: Most important is to feed whole foods, preferably locally raised from farms you can visit. Most dogs ...
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| Kennel Cough | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have 3 adult dogs and a 4 month old puppy; all rescues I found that were abandoned in the country ...
A: first, Dawn, thank you for adopting these dogs. Thank you for being independent enough and ...
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| chuhuahua nursing | 12/10/2008 |
Q: my 2 1\2 year old chi just gave birth to 2 beautiful female pups. c section today 12-9-08 1 30 pm ...
A: Only supplement the puppies if they are not getting enough mils (they would be whimpering). You need ...
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| Mange | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Recently upon taking our dog Rosie to the vet after adopting her we were informed that she has Dex. ...
A: Demodectic mange is caused by a weakend immune system. Most of us, people and animals, have the ...
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| HELP! My dog is sick!! | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My dog Daisey is a black pug around 5-6 years old. She is a purebred and possibly inbred as we ...
A: Jodie, I suggest you take Daisy to a veterinarian today. She sounds like she may have been poisoned. ...
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| Diarrhea is 8 month old kitten | 12/9/2008 |
Q: My 8 month old has had Diarrhea for two days, other then the Diarrhea he is fine, he's eating alot, ...
A: Yogurt can certainly help diarrhea if it is caused by a weakened immune system or by a mild ...
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| over the counter or vet? | 12/9/2008 |
Q: my kitty has had some blood in his urine, is there any medication over the counter for a urinary ...
A: There is no over the counter medicine for blood in the urine as it can indicate several things, not ...
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| fluid leaking from a cats stomach | 12/9/2008 |
Q: my neigbors moved a out a couple months back. they were moving to a apartment and asked if i could ...
A: Because of the limitation of the web, I am not completely sure what is happening. One is that he has ...
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| Dog pain | 12/8/2008 |
Q: Chambreau- I have a 13 year old Lab/Dalmatian who is my life, she weighs about 65 pounds. She has ...
A: Congratulations for having a 13 year old. Keeping a larger dog healthy is a great challenge - I know ...
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| Pregnant lab | 12/8/2008 |
Q: my lab is pregnant and I think she is nearing puppy debut, her nipples seem very full of milk, ...
A: Put 10 drops of rescue remedy (health food store) into 1 cup of very warm water and compress her ...
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| my chihauhau | 12/8/2008 |
Q: my 4 yr old chihauhau with puppies 4 wks old is dry heaving something awful is there anything i can ...
A: My goodness, Ron, there are a lot of you breeding chihuahuas right now. I have had many questions ...
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| oliver | 12/8/2008 |
Q: my Wheaten Terrier has been acting very strange lately. Oliver is ten years old, great shape, good ...
A: Not sleeping in days makes me quite concerned. I would take him in for a good physical and blood ...
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| My injured budgie | 12/8/2008 |
Q: Christina, I have four beautiful budgies. I let them come out to fly everyday. Three days ago,my ...
A: Birds are very fragile and while you can learn a lot of things you could have done when he was first ...
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| Small Dog with Swollen Eyelids | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I have a small Chihuahua who is about 5 years old. Over the past several days, we have noticed his ...
A: You will probably need veterinary attention. You can try several things first. 1. Look at the ...
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| Lump in my dogs throat | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My dog just gulped down his diner and has a flabby lump come up on the side of his throat, i'm a ...
A: I really do not know. There is a slight possibility of a salivary mucocele, but it does not usually ...
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| Benadryl treatment and doseage | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My Jack Russell(7 yo, neutered male, 24.5 lbs) had a mass removed from his belly 12-04-08. My vet ...
A: following the directions of your health care professional is critical, for people or animals. If ...
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| Female Pomeranian | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Chambreau, I have a 1 yr old female Pomeranian, and every now and then she will start shaking and ...
A: It sounds like this is the reaction she gets when she feels some pain. The pain in her rear end ...
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| Scottie has breathing problems | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My Scottie is 7 years old and has had problems breathing such as hay fever and sinus symptoms for ...
A: This shows the difference between the conventional approach and the holistic approach. From a ...
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| dog lump | 12/6/2008 |
Q: My dog has a lump on her side, closer to the ribs. Its hard but it isn't attached to the body. It ...
A: You are lucky to have a doctor who is willing to wait and see what happens. However, there are lots ...
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| my poms ear | 12/6/2008 |
Q: we believe our lil pomeranian;s ear has an external injury, it all of sudden fell flat after play ...
A: Pom's ears usually return to normal fairly quickly, Megan. Be sure to look and smell inside the ear ...
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| My pet might be dying | 12/6/2008 |
Q: my chihuahua just had babies and the last looks like it might be dying at first her stomach was ...
A: My apologies for taking so long to answer. Your puppy has probably died already. While I know you ...
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| Blood floating around in my dog's eye | 12/6/2008 |
Q: My dog is blind in one eye and today I noticed there is a spot of blood floating around in her ...
A: It is probably leaking from a vessel and I do not think it would cause problems in an already blind ...
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| illness | 12/6/2008 |
Q: the first time tonight my dog attacked his brother over food.Even after they got done eating.He ...
A: Given that one of your dogs does not have his rabies vaccine, I would strongly suggest you cancel ...
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| Is it a rash?? | 12/5/2008 |
Q: My Boston Terrier over the past few days has developed red bumps all over her neck and they have ...
A: I thought I answered you already, but maybe I will say something new. For a processed food, Royal ...
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| demodex | 12/5/2008 |
Q: first of all I'd like to say I am so excited that there are holistic vets out there! I just got a ...
A: first of all I'd like to say I am so excited that there are holistic vets out there! I just got a ...
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| Kitten Nursing on dog | 12/5/2008 |
Q: So my girlfriend and I just bought 2 kittens that just turned 3 months old and are both spayed and ...
A: OH, those poor little kittens - surgery at such a young age and shots, too. I am so glad you are ...
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| Older Rottweiler and Blown ACL | 12/5/2008 |
Q: We just return from our vet after learning that our Rottweiler (Ginger) has an ACL issue. Today we ...
A: I am so glad you asked me, an integrative veterinarian, because there are so many options other than ...
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| Puppy Stool | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have 5 eleven week old Jack Russells, which were born here. I have noticed that, what I believe, ...
A: I am so glad you asked me, the holistic veterinarian. The health and lifespans of purebreds are ...
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| Chocolate | 12/4/2008 |
Q: my 5-6 lb chihuahua consumed about 20 hershey kisses yesterday. We called the local animal hospital ...
A: Probably there will be no problems since you got her to vomit quickly. For future reference, you can ...
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| bordertello spray reaction | 12/4/2008 |
Q: My 6 year old toy Fox terrier had bordertello spray vaccination at a pet store clinic and since ...
A: It will probably lessen in frequency. You may need some homeopathic or other holistic therapy to ...
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| pregnant dog | 12/4/2008 |
Q: what are the sysmtoms of pregnant dog and how long are they pregnant. I have a siberian husky she is ...
A: Please, please visit your veterinarian and become well educated about breeding and whelping. The ...
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| Scabies | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Can cats give you scabies?
A: Yes, Rebecca, if a cat or dog is infected with scabies and you are not washing carefully you ...
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| Cat | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My 13 year old cat is pulling big chunks of hair, her eating habits are normal, but she walks with ...
A: Usually when a cat develops hyperthyroidism, they have a ravenous appetite, are losing weight, seem ...
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| my dog is sick | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My dog, Buddha, is about 5 months old, he is half black lab and half something else. My sisters and ...
A: Now is the time, Amanda, to try an entirely new approach. By learning a lot of healing modalities ...
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| Flea/tick medications | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My pets have been on Frontline for almost three years. I have noticed recently that my pets (cat and ...
A: Yes Rachel,fleas do become immune to many chemicals and our animals become ill from many of the ...
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| Dog urinating everywhere | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Why does my dog urinate in the house? My jack russell is 2 and up until 2 months ago was a clean ...
A: This sounds like a territorial problem as it began after another dog was living with you all. I ...
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| losing voice | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua mix with dachshund,5 years old, I hear her voice kind of funny I don't know if ...
A: I do not think you need to go to the veterinarian yetIf she is active and eating and playful and ...
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| My Cat is Crying! | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure but every day my cat cries loudly. Is it because we are not home? Does she miss us? She ...
A: How frustrating when you do not know what she wants or why she is crying. If she has always done it, ...
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| German Shorthair Pointer winter weight loss | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old female pointer in the winter she gets extremely skinny looking no matter how ...
A: When I had merely the conventional perspective and conventional treatments I would have said the ...
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| Diamond Doves - Oils | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I just got two diamond doves, boy and a girl, a week ago, that I keep in my bed oom. I am a big ...
A: There are differing opinions about the use of essential oils or perfumes around birds. Some say ...
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| Dwarf Hamster | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I think my dwarf hamster is going blind in both eyes... I don't know allot about them and have been ...
A: It is difficult to tell if they are blind. The best would be to go to a veterinarian who specializes ...
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| How to get in veterinary college | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know what exactly I have to do to get into a veterinary college? I heard it is very ...
A: Hooray, Ashlee. Since you came to my page, I assume you want to practice holistic veterinary ...
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| Puppy Acne? | 12/1/2008 |
Q: a few days ago i notice what looked like bite marks on my one year old (mixed breed) dog's nose, and ...
A: Unfortunately, many very young dogs are now getting serious autoimmune illnesses and this is what it ...
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| Old or sick? | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I have 2 budgerigars whom I love very much. One is 7 years of age and one is 5. Lately, I've noticed ...
A: She is not just aging, she is ill. I wuld strongly suggest finding a homeopathic or chinese medicine ...
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| Animal testing | 11/30/2008 |
Q: What are the benefits to animal testing? Is animal essential for medical research? What are ...
A: I am opposed to most forms of animal testing. One of the reasons I am glad to be a homeopathic ...
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| STRANGE SYMPTOMS | 11/30/2008 |
Q: 4 YR OLD FRENCH MASTIFF FEMALE, NO TEMP, NO EATING FOR THREE DAYS, WILL EAT OUT OF MY HAND. PINK ...
A: Chris, GO IMMEDIATELY TO THE EMERGENCY CLINIC or veterinary clinic. She probably has pyometra, or an ...
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| My Min-pin has a swellen paw | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I have two Miniature Pinscher as of now only one has a swollen paw and it hurts her when I touch the ...
A: 1. & 2. There are many possibilities for her swellings - broken bones, joint arthritis, lyme ...
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| Newborn Puppies | 11/30/2008 |
Q: She is shunning one of the pups and we are wondering what to feed this one? Thanks.
A: Try your hardest, Linda, to get her to nurse. Pet the mother, rub rescure remedy (health food store) ...
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| my cats health | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Does my cat have veritago he acts dizy sometimes he acts like he is mentally disabled he cant jump ...
A: Antonio, cats can get a form of vertigo. It is called Feline Vestibular Syndrome. Conventional ...
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| Min Pin | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have a min pin she is one yrs old, while she was in her second heat cycle i noticed a red pimple ...
A: Often conventional treatment just does not address the underlying energetic problem that needs to be ...
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| Lump On Cat After Shots | 11/29/2008 |
Q: My 16 month old male cat received his yearly rabies shot on October 29 in the middle of his shoulder ...
A: Oh, Mortimer is soooo cute. Few people get multiple shots every year, yet we stick our animals with ...
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| cat | 11/29/2008 |
Q: my cat doesn't want to move around alot but he does eat
A: Destiny, you have not given me enough information to know what the problem could be. Anytime a cat ...
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| possible puppy seizures | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Our little puppy got over excited one day while being held and jumped out of my arms landing on the ...
A: A conventional veterinarian may not be much help right now. I would strongly suggest finding a ...
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| dysplasia | 11/28/2008 |
Q: My 7mth old labX that has hip and elbow dysplasia. A total hip replacement and elbow athroplasty is ...
A: I am so glad you wrote me. There are so many other options that you never need to give up. Have you ...
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| my chiwennie | 11/28/2008 |
Q: My dog has a pink bubble in her eye and im not sure what it is it look kind of like pink eye. So do ...
A: Calling you or seeing a picture would not help. This is the type of problem that does need to be ...
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| Sick Dog | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I have a German Shepherd and Border Collie mix that has a bad problem with arthritis and mange. She ...
A: I am so glad you wrote me. There are so many things that you can learn to do that will help your ...
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| AIR TRAVEL WITH DOGS | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I have a matlese who is a year & three months. i am taking him on holiday with me & the flight is ...
A: As a veterinarian who has never seen your dog, it would be unethical to say if yours was right or ...
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| cat diet | 11/27/2008 |
Q: my cat mo is nearing the end of a chemotherapy treatment for feline lymphoma. are there any specific ...
A: Well, John, I am so glad you are thinging about diets. Even conventional veterinarians recommend ...
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| my sick Maine Coon | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Maine Coon, he was healthy up until about 4 or 5 days ago. It started with him ...
A: You really must get him to a veterinarian within the next few days or I think he will die. Borrow ...
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| Fox terrier itching | 11/26/2008 |
Q: My fox terrier scrathes until her skin is red and sometimes raw. I give her allergy pills and have ...
A: YOu are so right, Vicki, that none of the ANTI drugs are a long term solution. Be grateful that she ...
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| gecko health | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have what i am to believe is a SHTCT gecko or possibly a sunglow. When my girl goes potty the ...
A: I do not know enough about geckos or most reptiles. I would strongly suggest a telephone appointment ...
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| my kitten is nursing on my dog. | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 month old kitten and she's sucks on my dogs nipples.. how can i stop her from doing it?
A: Do not worry about it unless the dog minds. She may be younger than 8 weeks and so needs the ...
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| dog injury | 11/25/2008 |
Q: My dog fell off of the couch and hurt his left back leg. He cried at first and let me look at it. ...
A: There could be several problems and only a veterinarian could tell you what it is. Since there is ...
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| 7m old choc-lab | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 7m old choc-lab who INHALES her food, and never seem to get enough food. she has a sister ...
A: Just like people, every dog is different and some just inhale their food. Often what helps this is ...
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| Cat | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Long Story My cat wasn't happy so she ran away about a year ago. I found her 3 months later close ...
A: Every cat is different. My suggestion would be to contact several animal communicators/psychics and ...
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| Odd behavior in old dog | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Our fifteen year old chocolate lab is like a lot of dogs his age. He is a little overweight and ...
A: Congratulations, Hilary, to have a fifteen year old lab. I have known of a 21 year old one, but ...
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| Cat Skin problem after Spade | 11/10/2008 |
Q: They gave me an antibiotic called Clavamox in addition to rub the nipple with very warm water in the ...
A: I am not sure, Victor, what they mean by a calcium build up, so I can only make some general ...
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| Doberman ear cropping | 11/10/2008 |
Q: This past Friday (11-7-08) I had my 10 week old Dobermans' ears cropped. My vet said to have the ...
A: I do not have expertise in this area as I like the British trend of not cropping ears and tails. ...
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| COPD in dogs | 11/10/2008 |
Q: We have an 11 year old yorkie that was diagnosed with COPD. We have spent a significant amount of ...
A: From the conventional perspective there is not a lot to offer. Using a wide range of holistic ...
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| eye swelling puffiness | 11/10/2008 |
Q: my dog has one eye swollen red puffiness around it looks to be infected like some sort of bite ...
A: With so little information, I can make one suggestion. If it does not help, I would seek a ...
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| Dog vomitting clear foamy stuff | 11/9/2008 |
Q: My dog pokie is about 4years old. A mix of bostin terrier and american terrier. She has been ...
A: Sometimes it is hard to tell if a dog is vomiting up clear liquid or is coughing up clear liquid. ...
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| my cat acts sick | 11/9/2008 |
Q: My cat is normally active. Today she has slept a lot and is not interested in food or water. She ...
A: In the future, once you have learned some of the material recommended below, you could treat her for ...
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| basset hound chihuahua breeding | 11/9/2008 |
Q: My mother has an AKC male basset just old enough to breed and a female miniture chihuahua. She ...
A: This is why I strongly recommend spaying unless one is a professional breeder using holistic ways to ...
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| Discoloured skin spots | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a ten year old small mixed breed dog who is a light blond colour, who has a strange skin ...
A: While I do not know what is causing the strange skin problem, I do have lots of possible solutions ...
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| length of walk | 11/8/2008 |
Q: How long (at one time) should I walk my 1 year old Beligian Malinois dog. We live in town so we ...
A: Walk as long as he is willing to go. Take trips to parks or the country for more fun, or find a ...
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| bulldog | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I have an english bulldog, 4 months old. She has been yelping once in awhile and has been somewhat ...
A: Vague problems like this were sometimes easy to diagnose when I was a conventional veterinarian, but ...
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| Cat constipation. What caused it? | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My 2 years old cat has had problems pooping since almost a year ago. He always complained with a ...
A: I do think it is possibly a reaction to the vaccine, so I suggest you report it to the U.S. ...
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| Lump | 11/8/2008 |
Q: while I was petting my dog I just found a lump that goes around the joint of his back angle. He has ...
A: First you want to compare both sides to see if one side really has a lump. It is certainly good to ...
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| My cat has weird sores | 11/8/2008 |
Q: He is neutered and strictly an indoor cat, although he was an outdoor stray when I took him in at ...
A: First, it does not sound like an emergency. How you would know that is if he were depressed, ...
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| hair loss in chiuhuahua | 11/7/2008 |
Q: i have a short haired Chihuahua which is losing a lot of hair all year long. it is more then the ...
A: Yes, I can help. Excess shedding is one of the early warning signs of poor health, even when they ...
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| Dog limping | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I noticed my 11 year old Chiuaua limping slightly yesterday morning. When i got home from work ...
A: Two problems usually do not give pain resonses if he is lame inthe rear - luxating patellas (knee ...
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| Holistic advice for Cats with possible FIV | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I have two adult cats with possible FIV. Their only trouble seems to be excessive salivating with ...
A: Sounds like you are one of the wonderful people who are fostering or adopting cats. Thank you if you ...
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| damage nerve in leg | 11/7/2008 |
Q: 6 month old he has hurt his right back leg some how not for sure how his vet said he had nerve ...
A: There are many things you can do, Gail, that as a conventional veterinarian I never knew. The best ...
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| Skin irritation and flemy nose and mouth drool | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 year old sheltie that has been very flemy from the mouth and nose. She also has been ...
A: I have responded in the past about skin problems, so do read those answers as well. You dog is ...
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| Kitten shots | 11/6/2008 |
Q: My male kitten, 11wks went in to the vet today. He recieved his first distemper shot, feline lukiema ...
A: When I was just a conventional veterinarian, I would treat these symptoms and then give the shots ...
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| diet for dogs with heartworms | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I need the dietary requirements for my 3 year old dog that has just been diagnosed with heartworms.
A: The dietary requirements for a dog with heartworms is to feed the most appropriate diet for dogs - ...
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| eating feces | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have 2 dogs, 1 shepherd and 1 Chihuahua, the chi will wait for the shepherds feces to come out of ...
A: First, yelling no is not helping, as you have noticed. Maybe you could let them out seperately to ...
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| sleepy | 11/6/2008 |
Q: my one month old puppy had worms real bad but that is taken care of all better he refused to nurse ...
A: There are so many things that could have a one month old puppy not do well. Take in another stool ...
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| My kitty... | 11/5/2008 |
Q: My kitty is a bit of an aggressive kitty and got into a fight which left him with a wound above his ...
A: I hope he is neutered. If not - go directly to the shelter and find a spay-neuter ...
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| Cat biting issue | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Kyan is a 5 year old male neutered cat. My best friend and I found him as a stray when he was about ...
A: Aren't cats amazing?! I do not know why your cat is acting that way. The very best solution is to ...
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| Shih-tzu | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old puppy.He has started to itch like crazy about 1 week ago and now today I have ...
A: If you have not gone to the veterinary clinic yet, I would give him a bath in Oatmeal Shampoo, or ...
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| My Cockatiels Health | 11/4/2008 |
Q: Chambreau, well My 3 year old cockatiel(luna) and my other 3 year old cockatiel (lucky) ...
A: You definitely need to consult with an avian specialist. I strongly recommend finding an integrative ...
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| Chihuahua expecting? | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua who was in heat around the mid. of Sept. Our neighbor has a winny dog, that tore ...
A: First off, Brandi, I hope other people will read this and remember to get their dogs spayed or to ...
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| Dogs/ pekingese | 11/4/2008 |
Q: causing hair loss, redness and scratch marks. i have been giving them benadryl 25mg tablets but they ...
A: First, Chris, while the itchinig is uncomfortable to watch and their skin is probably not feeling ...
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| Strong ammonia smell in cat urine | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I've just read the answer to a similar question here: ...
A: It is difficult to know which cat is doing what when you only have one litter tray. If you could put ...
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| chihuahua ate chocolate???? | 11/3/2008 |
Q: My girlfriends chihuahua ate one chocolate chip. He's 5 months old and weighs 1 pound. What should ...
A: I am sure by now you know it was not a problem. Most chocolate chips (except the really expensive ...
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| Fred's excessive drooling | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old rat terrier, hes never been sick before but since this morning hes been ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering. By now you probably have the answer or at least a treatment. ...
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| my kitties and baby food | 11/3/2008 |
Q: my kitten lona and her brother bob are about 4 months old i think and lona loves to eat strawberry ...
A: While some cats have gotten ill from onion powder, many others do fine with it. Maybe you could try ...
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| Puppy sneezing | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a puppy 5 days ago from the humane society. They gave me amoxicillin for her to ...
A: First, thank you for adopting from the humane society. With so many unwanted animals I am always ...
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| Kitten birth | 11/2/2008 |
Q: My young cat (maybe 6 mths) had kittens (5) last night finishing about 4.30am, tonight 11 pm she is ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I am sure you know the answer by now because she is fine, or delivered more, or ...
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| care of pregnant boxer | 11/2/2008 |
Q: At the moment her ears are clear, but she is chewing at her paws a bit.i was wondering if you can ...
A: When breeding dogs it is so important that you cure them with holistic approaches before breeding ...
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| dog vomiting | 11/2/2008 |
Q: my dog has vomited about 6 times in the last 24 hours, he isnt eatin food only drinking water and ...
A: Sorry for the delay, hopefully you are now at the veterinarian. There could have been an ...
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| gingervitus | 11/2/2008 |
Q: a mild case of gingervitis can you suggest a treatment to help clear this up, he does eat only ...
A: Usually feeding a raw meat diet with pieces that are big and especially include bones (chicken ...
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| Abnormal walk | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I have a male Rottweiler pup age 3 months. I recently observed him that he walks abnormally with his ...
A: So many breeds these days are unhealthy from birth. Rottweilers and Shepherds are among the most ...
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| my "baby" oreo has ascites. | 11/1/2008 |
Q: Good Evening, I am most appreciative of the opportunity to "speak" to you. I am trying so hard to ...
A: You are already a lot of good things for your dog. Rather than adding other treatments that may or ...
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| Bulldogs facial skin | 11/1/2008 |
Q: How can i treat yeast like above the bulldogs nose in the fold. It keeps getting funky stuff in ...
A: while you can use many things to temporarily treat the nose fold problems (Calendula gel, ...
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| Cat with recent urinary blockage | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My 2 1/2 yr.-old male cat was recently hospitalized 2 times in the last two weeks for a complete ...
A: Billie, I am so glad you asked me, a holistic veterinarian about your cat. When I only had the ...
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| tissue damage shoulder and underarm | 10/31/2008 |
Q: Drake our dog injured his front leg. The vet says no broken bones just soft tissue damage on his ...
A: As a conventional veterinarian I was not able to offer much except pain relief that often made them ...
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| old cat urinating/behavioral | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 yr. old cat who started urinating in the house a few months back. I took her to my vet ...
A: This must be so hard for you, especially near your due date. Right away, I would go to ...
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| ITALIAN GREYHOUND | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I'm afraid that my little IGGY has come into her first heat. I noticed a tiny bit of spotting, very ...
A: I would not take the risk. I would exclude her from the fun. I would play with her in the back yard ...
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| Brain damage in my runt puppy? | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have a runt Brussells Griffon. I wouldn't say he has a big head but big ears. I read online ...
A: It is possible he has hydrocephalus, though not clear. You really must begin NOW to work with an ...
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| Pacing | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 yr old Border Collie/Australian Shepard mix. When she is not sleeping, she is ...
A: First, Jeff, congratulations for having your dog live this long. Many collies die at 8 -10. I think ...
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| doggie indigestion? | 10/30/2008 |
Q: i have a little pomerainian mini eskimo mix, and she seems to be having an intestional problem ...
A: She is probably better today or you have already been to the veterinarian. If she is no better, you ...
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| possible tumor | 10/30/2008 |
Q: MY 11 YO. RAT TERRIER SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A GOLF BALL SIZE LUMP ON THE SIDE OF HER HEAD.I DO NOT ...
A: I do not know what it could be. A tumor would usually be slower to appear. A salivary gland problem ...
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| clingy chihuahua | 10/29/2008 |
Q: My Chihuahua has suddenly become very clingy. I was working in my office building the other day and ...
A: For a tiny Chihuahua, being out in the rain for 2 hours must have been very very scary and even a ...
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| dogs anal glands | 10/29/2008 |
Q: i recently had my dog groomed, they cut her rite by her anus, that day i also changed her food to ...
A: your dog has several problems. First there was the itchy, red, dry skin which is probably due to ...
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| Puppy Coughing/gaging | 10/29/2008 |
Q: My 12 week old puppy was diagnosed with viral pneumonia 2 weeks ago. He is doing so much better. My ...
A: Teri, I am not really sure what could be happening. A seizure? Vagal nerve stimulation? I would ...
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| Anal Gland Leakage Daily | 10/29/2008 |
Q: My 2 Year old beagle secretes juices from her anal glands daily, no coaxing needed by her or by us. ...
A: Pwew, they do smell, I can appreciate your concern. doing it yourself is best for your dog, not just ...
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| VERY worried parent of an ill rescue Akita | 10/29/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend & I rescued an Akita from the Jacksonville, Florida rescue Wed 10/22/08. He is ...
A: First, thank you so much for rescuing an adult dog. They are so wonderful and so need homes. Second, ...
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| Dog's hing foot is swollen | 10/28/2008 |
Q: my dog was fine all day but when he woke up from sleep to move, he limped a little. After going ...
A: There are many things, Vivian, that could be causing this problem. First, carefully examine the foot ...
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| Dog skin | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have a Lhaso Apso mix, 12 years old. Recently his skin on his stomach has turned black. What ...
A: There are many possible causes of black skin, Kitty. If a dog has been scratching a lot, the skin ...
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| sudden lump in neck | 10/28/2008 |
Q: i have a rat terrior that about 10 days ago was fighting with my golden retriever and the retriever ...
A: James, the lump is probably an abscess that has been slowing filling up until suddenly it was big ...
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| Mold and cats | 10/27/2008 |
Q: We recently discovered that we have a mold problem. The remediation begins this week. I have noticed ...
A: Yes, Melissa, the mold could be affecting your cats. Also, sometimes, our animals do seem to take on ...
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| General Question regarding spaying a dog | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I have a three months old Shih Tzu. I am already considering having her spay when she reaches four ...
A: As an integrative veterinarian, I strongly recommend against early spaying as there have been some ...
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| Dog Pregnany | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Tonight , my Black lab/Bullmastiff dog got loose on us and escaped outside then she got hit by a car ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. By now you have probably gone to the clinic or she is fine. ...
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| dog urine | 10/27/2008 |
Q: The last four to six weeks our dog has had a chemical smell about her. Sometimes you hardly notice ...
A: I am not clear if you think it is a urine smell, or her urine has a chemical smell, or she has a ...
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| ringworm | 10/26/2008 |
Q: i have a husky that is 1 1/2 years old he has ringworm around his eyes it is scabby and it bleed ...
A: If the veterinarian has tested and it is ringworm, you must already know that it is a fungus that ...
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| Urgent - Is neck out of socket? | 10/26/2008 |
Q: My dog was slept with tilted head for 3-4 hrs. When she woke up she was not able to turn her head to ...
A: Sorry I was not more prompt. By now, your dog is better or you have been to the veterinarian. If you ...
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| Standard Schnauzer age 9 | 10/26/2008 |
Q: My dog was diagnosed with some pain in her shoulder etc. My vet put her on a pain med. She stsrted ...
A: Well, Gary, as an integrative veterinarian, I do not think it is ok. I think you should be pursuing ...
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| elderly cat | 10/26/2008 |
Q: My cat Gismoe is 17 years old and not doing well,she is not eating or drinking.She no long wants to ...
A: What a wonderful cat to be 17 with 3 legs. You must love her very much. You could try some rescue ...
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| common problems in labs | 10/26/2008 |
Q: i have a 6 month old lab mixed with sharpay what are the common problems they get with their bodies? ...
A: I would suggest checking with the breed groups in your town or on the internet as they actually will ...
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| puppy | 10/25/2008 |
Q: can i gave my 7 week year old zental worm medicine.
A: Stacy, I am a holistic veterinarian so am not familiar with commercially available worm medicine. I ...
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| Balls droping | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have a Saint Bernard/Collie boy puppy that is about 5 to 6 months old. My dad said that he should ...
A: since your dad is already talking to you about this, but sure to show him this email and ask him to ...
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| Puppies with runny noses | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Our Dogue De Bordeau had puppies 2 1/2 weeks ago. They are a growing concern and have almost ...
A: You seem to be taking great care of the litter and I hope that by emailing me you will start to take ...
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| dog | 10/25/2008 |
Q: we have a 11 month old german shepherd and she jumped doen off the couch a month ago and hurt her ...
A: I am not sure, Lori, why the antibiotics were given. I am suspicious that there is an underlying ...
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| ASTIHISTAMINE - TEMARIL - P | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A SMALL PUPPY DOG, 18 MONTHS OLD. HER NAME IS "MIRACLE" MIX MALTESE/SHIH TZU AND SHE HIS VERY ...
A: You are not overreacting. Miracle, like many animals, is sensitive to drugs. These drugs are only ...
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| Lymph node | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My cat is 2 years old and I was feeling his lymph nodes right above his shoulders and he flinches a ...
A: Well, Lauren, you have me stumped. There are so many things that can cause a cat to twitch when ...
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| overweight cats | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My 2 indoor cats are overweight (i.e. 16 lbs) and I'm trying to get them to a healthy weight of ...
A: Well, Chris, I think you have hit the nail on the head. The way for animals or people to lose weight ...
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| Eats grass- throws up. | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My male Boston Terrier is to turn 3 years old on Halloween. When I take him outside to tinkle, he ...
A: while occasionally vomiting grass can be normal (they can't ask for a cracker for an upset stomach), ...
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| Cat Food? | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Dr. Christina, I just got a 5 month old Scottish Fold kitten. I would like to know what I can feed ...
A: Bless you, Jan, for realizing that the "complete and balanced" commercial foods do not make common ...
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| Dog Vomiting? | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Both our dogs seem to be throwing up their food lately. Its not everyday...but at least 5 times in ...
A: I forgot to include the chronic symptom list and not sure how to edit, so this may seem a little ...
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| feline nasal discharge | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I recently adopted a 10 yr old cat. I have no med history on her, but know she is about 10 yo. ...
A: your cat is like very many other cats, and having a reaction to unneeded vaccines. Do you get ...
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| runny nose | 10/23/2008 |
Q: My 14 year old Abyssinian male cat has had a runny nose for about 3 weeks. The vet found nothing ...
A: Yes, Olive Leaf extract (for no more than 2 weeks) would be a great choice. I like the one from ...
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| english mastiff | 10/23/2008 |
Q: i have a 17month old male english mastiff is feeding him 1 x a day enough i feed him in the morning ...
A: By 17 months, feeding once a day is fine. Since you have a young dog of a breed that is now not ...
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| Liver Enzymes (and twitching) | 10/22/2008 |
Q: My question is: I have a 7 yr old MinPin/Chihuahua about 22 pounds. My vet has found his liver ...
A: It certainly seems that the yogurt caused the severe twitching. I have never heard of yogurt doing ...
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| Dog's stomach "gurgling" | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a first time dog owner who adopted an American Foxhound in June. She's 5-7 years old. This ...
A: you are such wonderful people for adopting an older dog. They make the very best companions and are ...
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| Sick Chihuahua Vomiting not eating ! | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I just got a five year old Chihuahua from a neighbor(senior) My daughter always wanted a dog, so ...
A: The veterinarian probably told you that feeding a fresh food diet is not good. However, as a ...
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| My dauchaund mini | 10/22/2008 |
Q: we had Casey at the vet, cause of dragging bum, we believe her vagina, the Dr. said glands need ...
A: Vaginal yeast infections are possible, but rare in dogs. Your veterinarian would have noticed a ...
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| my dog | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have a year an a half old pittbull feamle and she wont open her mouth. She hasnt opened her mouth ...
A: I am so sorry that you are finding yourself in a position that happens to many people. Veterinarians ...
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| Poodle luxating patella | 10/21/2008 |
Q: My year old miniature poodle was diagnosed with two bad knees, hereditary. I would love to avoid ...
A: It is always best to pipck treatments that allow the body to heal itself, even of congenital ...
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| swollen red eye | 10/21/2008 |
Q: My puppy has the corner of her eye inflamed. It is red an puffy. Sometimes it goes down but comes ...
A: I do not think it is from playing. There may be an early "cherry eye", which is an inflamation of ...
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| my dogs health | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have 2 chiuhawhas 5/6 years olds. My problem is the female is realy overwieght to where you cant ...
A: The answer to weight in dogs is the same answer for people. Eat less or the best quality you can ...
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| pug problem | 10/20/2008 |
Q: noticed my pug's moles on her face seem to bleed? maybe she is scratching at the them ?, any other ...
A: I am glad you are seeking some different opinions. Certain types of moles do tend to bleed and it ...
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| Dry Heaving | 10/20/2008 |
Q: My cat Jasper is 2 yrs and for the past few days he is dry heaving. He is still eating and drinking ...
A: This could be what is called "hair ball vomiting". Cats will often have the "dry heaves" and not ...
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| Anal abscess??? | 10/20/2008 |
Q: During the night our older Maltese of 11 years wet the bed - highly unusual for her. Upon awakening ...
A: I am sure that by now you have been to your veterinarian and have an answer. You guess was probably ...
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| enlarged heart or not | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I have 12 yr.old dachshund that has been having some problems, we thought that it was his back but ...
A: I am not sure if you want me to tell you if your dachshund has a heart problem. If your veterinarian ...
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| Blood in stool - cat | 10/19/2008 |
Q: My 3-1/2 year old indoor Balinese (medium hair Siamese) cat has had a tiny amount of dark blood in ...
A: There are multiple causes of blood in the stool. You say the stool is runny. When there has been ...
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| Dog bleeding from rectum. | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I have recently noticed blood in my 1yr old labradors poo. He sometimes has bones from the butchers ...
A: I do wish I could afford to be watching this free service every hour so I could help people more ...
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| canine edema | 10/19/2008 |
Q: My 14 yr old dog had a edema on his elbow which went down to his foot. He then was hospitalized for ...
A: First, it is never too late. Even though 14 years is getting on and he may have some heart problems, ...
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| last hope | 10/18/2008 |
Q: We've had our 12 year old cat to the vet because he can't urinate she tried everything to help said ...
A: I am afraid that it is probably too late now, since I was unable to respond sooner. There are many ...
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| spay incontinence and more | 10/18/2008 |
Q: Last January I moved to Mexico with my 4 year old pit bull. Had a complete physical b4 she came. ...
A: What a struggle you have had, Diane. As a homeopathic veterinarian and lecturer, I have not stayed ...
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| Dog not peeing or pooping. | 10/18/2008 |
Q: Our new 11 month old Boston Terrier has not peed or had a bowel movement in over 24 hours. I know ...
A: If she is active and playful, I would not worry for 3 days. She may have found a spot you do not ...
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| my dogs toe/nail!!!! | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My dog has long toe nails. He was limping a few weeks ago and his back outer toe looked red and ...
A: Sometimes when the nails have been not cut for too long, they can become so sore that they still ...
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| Sibe Husky color change | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old husky with bone deterration of the left hip,not a surgery canadate, very bad off ...
A: I assume you mean the coat is turning grey, not the skin? From a holistic perspective, the same ...
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| My 3yr old dog suddenly doing number 2 in the house. | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My 3yr old dog, who is house trained, has suddenly started doing number 2 in the house. Yesterday ...
A: Whenever you see a change in the consistency of the stool, you need to have the stool checked for ...
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| cat's loose bowel movements | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My cat Pickles is approx. 10 yrs old. She is a completely indoor cat. Lately ( a few months?) she ...
A: Yes, I would definitely find out why she is having loose stools. The answer may be as simple as ...
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| my new puppy | 10/2/2008 |
Q: i got a new puppy 2 days ago(kelpie cross border collie) and he seemed fine. but today he has just ...
A: I am glad that your veterinarian felt it was not severe and your pup is slowly improving. I hope he ...
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| Female Standard Poodle Bleeding after Hysterectomy | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My standard poodle recently had a hysterectomy due to a pyometra infection. It's been about a week, ...
A: I agree with your veterinarian and would probably not be too concerned. However, I would use this ...
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| baby hamster diarrhea | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I got Houdini about two weeks ago and he was quite small and jumpy. Yesterday I noticed that his ...
A: I do not know a lot about hamsters so you really need to find someone who does. Rescue Remedy (from ...
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| my dog has tonsillitis | 10/2/2008 |
Q: is there any over the counter medicine i can give my dog for her swollen tonsills.
A: I am wondering how you know your dog has tonsillitis if you have not been to a veterinarian, where ...
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| Whelping a litter....RIGHT now and have ??? | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I am a breeder of Great Danes and raise them naturally and treat them homeopathically. I just ...
A: Good for you to be raising Danes naturally. Obviously I am too late to help you with this puppy - he ...
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| Mini Pinscher with Papilloma Virus infection | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I am the owner of a 2.5y male minPinscher with Papilloma virus infection with warts at the base of ...
A: You were definitely trying the right path. Never give up. There are many different homeopaths, some ...
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| sick Parpkeet | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have two Parrakeets. I've had them about one year. Both have always been healthy. About 4 months ...
A: Do they greatly improve the quality of life for your relative? If not, then definitely move them to ...
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| Tourettes in dogs? | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My son has an English Bulldog, 1.5 years old, good health, healthy diet (Wysong), very well taken ...
A: I have treated several dogs with problems like this and never knew the cause, just found the ...
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| my cat Molly | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Please help, if you can. My cat came home yesterday when I got home from work, and I noticed some ...
A: Sounds like you are right and this is an abscess that opened and is draining. Many people who have ...
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| My cats urine! | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old male Ragdoll cat. He is normally a very good cat, not very active. Just this ...
A: This is probably a bladder infection and needs to be treated by your current veterinarian or you ...
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| my new puppy | 9/30/2008 |
Q: i got a new puppy 2 days ago(kelpie cross border collie) and he seemed fine. but today he has just ...
A: Sometimes new dogs will run on nervous energy the first few days and when they feel comfortable, ...
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| Dwarf hamsters | 9/30/2008 |
Q: i have 2 dwarf hamsters and one of them never gets out of bed, we keep checking it and its alive but ...
A: I am not an expert on hampsters, so I would suggest looking further at this site, or contacting the ...
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| Extremely high ALKP levels, liver failure? | 9/30/2008 |
Q: My dog Baxter, a chow chow who is 9.5 years old has been very sick since last Tuesday. Out of ...
A: Yes, I have seen some dogs this ill completely recover with great holistic care. Start on some milk ...
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| lump on neck | 9/30/2008 |
Q: my dog had a lump on the right side of his neck about 8 months ago. i took him to the vet and they ...
A: From a holistic perspective the lump may be a way of pushing the vibrational imbalance (caused by ...
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| My dog - Barney - Yorkie Chihauhua cross | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Barney weighs 3.7 kgs and looks more like a Yorkie than a Chihauhau, but has creamy white fur. He ...
A: There are several possibilities for the odd noise. One is an elongated soft palate. If you push the ...
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| hot spots | 9/29/2008 |
Q: how do you treat hot spots on dogs?
A: As a holistic veterinarian, I always try to cure the vibrational imbalance that caused the hot spots ...
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| dogs legs giving out? | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Chambreau, Thank you for your time. I have a medium size mix breed dog (about 45 lbs) who is will ...
A: Congratulations on doing what is right for this dog so he is still happy at 15. There are many nerve ...
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| Node after shot | 9/29/2008 |
Q: My cat receive his annual shots last weekend, and saw on Friday, a node on his back, where he ...
A: First, every person needs to educate themselves about vaccines (www.VetAdviceLine.com - library - ...
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| english bulldog bulg in eye | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1.5 year old english bulldog. She woke up this morning with a bulg in the corner of her ...
A: If it is the pink tissue (conjunctiva) that is swollen, there is little discomfort and not much for ...
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| Cat Pulls out Stitches | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Approximately a month and a half ago, our cat had his left front leg amputated. The doctor stitched ...
A: You all are doing a wonderful job trying to heal your cat. As you must realize (since you are ...
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| Need Help | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I cannot afford to see a vet at this point. My baby Harley is a Lhasa Apso who is chewing on himself ...
A: You can make your own neck cone from cardboard. If you have fleas, you need to use a great flea comb ...
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| Urinary Block | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My 3 year old cat just has surgery for urinary block and they are thinking stones. She said the ...
A: If you have ever had a bladder infection, you will remember the feeling that you have to go urinate, ...
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| Ticks on Squrill | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I found 2 abandoned baby squrills(4-6 week old). They have ticks all over them. So can I use my pet ...
A: I spoke with a wildlife expert at a show yesterday. They agree to find a wildlife rehabber is best. ...
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| toe | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I think my cats toe is broken. His leg is tender, but he still can move it up and down. He cannot ...
A: Often a tender leg is because of a bite wound causing an abscess. Only an Xray would say if a bone ...
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| dewarming | 9/27/2008 |
Q: hi my name is marquis and i have a 7week old puppy and i wanted 2 know how can u tell if she need 2 ...
A: Great question as almost all puppies have worms which they got from their mom. You need to collect ...
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| vomiting | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have a lab mix is almost 2 years old. She has stopped eating for over 36 hours, she has lost ...
A: YOu may have the answer, Melissa, that she has an obstruction. It could just be an upset stomach, ...
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| breathing trouble | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have Amstaff Terrier puppy that is about a month old. The other day I was told that he was having ...
A: Puppies lose weight very quickly, so I would think that a "cold" is making him not feel comfortable ...
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| kitten | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I found a kitten that is about 6 to 7 weeks old,he has fleas and i need a safe way to get rid of ...
A: Bathing will get rid of fleas. Use a gentle herbal shampoo, or a kitten shampoo (it does NOT have to ...
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| 12 year old retriever died | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My 12 year old retriever died 2 days ago. I noticed that she wouldn't eat the last couple of days. ...
A: While it is always hard to lose a cherished family member and we want to know if there was naything ...
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| red bellie bump | 9/26/2008 |
Q: my 1 year 8 month year old rottweiler male has a red bump with dry skin on it do you know what it ...
A: Skin bumps can be a big challenge. I do not know what it is. Possibilities include mast cell tumor, ...
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| pouch under neck | 9/26/2008 |
Q: my Dachshund has a small pouch under his neck that wasn't there yesterday. he is small, about 9 lbs ...
A: Sometimes alcohol can be irritating to the ears, so you may want to try 1/2 organic cider vinegar ...
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| cat hit by car | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I know this is already too late. I'm asking, with a saddened heart, just in case I run into such ...
A: Bless you for feeding the kittens, and even bless the person who for some reason did not see the ...
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| My cat is sick and my vet doesn't know why. | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have an indoor cat, she's about 11 years old and we've had her since she was a kitten. I don't ...
A: At 11, your cat is not old. Cat Fancy's contest found a cat of 34 and I have treated cats who were ...
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| gettin up at night | 9/25/2008 |
Q: We own a small Chihuahua/poodle mix that is about three years old. We never had any problems ...
A: Sounds like it may just be a behavioral problem. Just put in ear plugs and ignore him until the ...
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| Cat licking his fur off. | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Since getting my cat neutered in July, he has been licking himself bald. At first it was just two ...
A: When I was a conventional veterinarian I would have suggested steroids or something to directly ...
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| skin problem | 9/24/2008 |
Q: my almost 3 months old dalmatian has had a slightly pink face, just a small area around the mouth ...
A: Skin problems can be difficult to diagnose. If the red spot has been there for a month without ...
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| About puppies | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I recently bought to puppies from a shop.One is 27 days old and other is some 1 or 2 months old. ...
A: First, I am sorry if this offends you - please do not ever, ever buy animals from a store. Every ...
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| allergies or a cold | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I adopted my kitten a couple weeks ago and it had no cold or problems when I brought it home. A ...
A: This question is a bit of a poser. The occasional sneezing could just be normal. Many kittens stick ...
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| never got the answer | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I never received your answer so i am asking you again... Hi i am very sorry for taking up your time ...
A: Dried out, cooked chicken can occasionally cause problems, but the dog's stomach can usually handle ...
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| 14 yr old dog lactating | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 female dog. My mother recently brought home a kitten and my dog took to her immediately. ...
A: I assume that your female dog is spayed, so it would be very unusual to produce milk. I would not ...
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| Dog's butt is always stinky and leaves fecal stains where she sits | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My 14 year old Yorkshire Terrier started having a problem 2 weeks ago. Her butt is always smelly ...
A: Mystery problems like this often respond well to holistic therapies which can treat the underlying ...
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| open sores | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My cat was treated for fleas and his skin became scaly. We thought this would go away, but now his ...
A: First, you need to get a job and start a special veterinary savings account for your cat. Every town ...
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| bone cancer in cat | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My male neutered cat was diagnosed with possible bone cancer in the right hip joint. He had been ...
A: So sorry for you and your cat. We each are more or less susceptible to toxins in the environment and ...
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| My min pin puppy | 9/22/2008 |
Q: So my min pin is about 4 to 5 months old she is up to date on all of her shots...we noticed her ...
A: Definitely get her to the veterinarian. One thing to have on hand is Rescue Remedy (health food ...
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| Flopped ear that was cropped | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 month old male doberman that had his ears cropped before we found him. We spent lots ...
A: As a holistic veterinarian, my biggest concern is for the comfort and long term health of dogs. you ...
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| 4 month old yorkie poo | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 mo old yorkie poo who has been thourouly checked by a vet. The problem seems to stem ...
A: Good for you for wanting to improve his digestion. First, a high quality canned food is better than ...
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| please help me understand | 9/22/2008 |
Q: i have a 3 year old Maltese, his 7.8 lbs, lately his not eating well and is not walking, he wants to ...
A: Using holistic treatments is excellent when the conventional veterinarians do not know what to do. ...
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| feline acne & neck growth | 9/21/2008 |
Q: my one year old rescued mogie has had feline acne on his chin for over two months now, ive tried 3 ...
A: Feline acne is not that severe an illness, although it certainly is messy. Hopefully someone told ...
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| kittens nursing | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Our 3 month old kitten is nursing on our 5 year old cat who is not his mommy. Now he is sick with a ...
A: I hope you have already taken him to your veterinarian. If not, please go Monday morning. If you ...
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| never got the answer | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I never received your answer so i am asking you again... Hi i am very sorry for taking up your time ...
A: There are many reasons she could have died. Usually they will not whimper and shake, then mope ...
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| bodacious | 9/21/2008 |
Q: my 3 year old pom is quite, moving slowly , and yipping when I touch his sides around his mid ...
A: There are so many things that can cause pain that I think you need to get him checked out at the ...
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| Growth on English Bulldog | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Have a very healthy male English Bulldog. Just found a round sphere-like growth to the side, but ...
A: This could be a cyst, or a mole, or fatty tumor. Ticks can be in beach communities and if you used a ...
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| Very sick cat | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old indoor cat that was given to me recently. Somehow the cat got out and I did not ...
A: If she stops eating or becomes lethargic it means the infection has gone into her blood and you ...
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| dog urinating | 9/20/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old lab has started peeing on my kitchen floor every morning. Do you think it is a medical ...
A: Chis, this could be either medical or behavioral. First I would take a sample of urine to your ...
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| Stress related to dog drooling? | 9/20/2008 |
Q: My dog is a rescue dog that we took from a breeder in Manitoba, Canada. I find that when we take him ...
A: Joanne, for looking for alternative approaches. Many dogs get car sick. Sometime it is the motion of ...
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| Involuntary leg spasm | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I am so worried about my Puppy chow chow/Jap Spitz, he is nearly 3 months old and i've noticed ...
A: There are many possible things it can be. Just like kids, young animals can have temporary growth ...
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| 1.5 year old English Bulldog | 9/19/2008 |
Q: He has some rather large moles under his mouth and on his chin and he often will scratch these until ...
A: There are many holistic approaches to have his own body heal itself and the moles will just fall ...
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| my puppy | 9/19/2008 |
Q: what could be wrong with my puppy it started to vomit today first i fed him then i took him in my ...
A: There are so many causes of vomiting and diarrhea in puppies. They eat so many things he could be ...
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| kittens with maggots | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I found cats outside, so I took them in to clean them up and find them good homes. One of the ...
A: Check out www.PGFerals.org for information about feeding a feral colony. The mom will not get ...
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| Puppy nursing on arm | 9/18/2008 |
Q: We just got a 10 week old English Bulldog puppy, and it tries everything in its power to nurse on ...
A: The puppy may have been separated from its mother too early, may be anxious about the new home, may ...
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| crazy kitten | 9/18/2008 |
Q: i have a kitten that is about 10 - 11 weeks old and he is crazy in the day and on the night he'll ...
A: This is normal a fun behavior of a young kitten. Enjoy it until it passes. To protect your dog at ...
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| sick puppy | 9/18/2008 |
Q: we got an 8 week old chihuahua last week. she was doing great. but starting this mornning she has ...
A: I am hoping you have gone directly to a veterinarian. Young puppies can die quickly. She may have ...
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| diarrhea in my dog & limping | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Wondering if you can help me . On sunday the 14th sept my dog ( a leggy staffy ) began with diarrhea ...
A: Please go to the veterinarian. Hopefully you have already been. Eating a few bites of cat food ...
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| cat urination | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We adopted a feral cat (approx 9 months old) had her spayed (she was pregnant) and decided to keep ...
A: Urinating problems can be very challenging because there are so many different causes, ranging from ...
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| Dog's disease | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We have a 12 year old hairy las apso breed. He was quite healthy and active till recently we left ...
A: When I am not seeing the lab tests and reading what the veterinary doctor said I cannot really guess ...
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| Grooming Question | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have a german shephard and was wondering if i could use a flea and tick shampoo on him and then ...
A: You do not need a special flea and tick shampoo. Any good, especially herbal and organic, shampoo, ...
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| soft moist cat food | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My cat is 17 yrs old, has an abcessed tooth. She is presently on antibiotic but mouth still very ...
A: Congratulations for having a 17 year old cat. Many do not live that long now.If you had a sore ...
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| Abscesses in 2yr old cat | 9/16/2008 |
Q: , I took my cat to the vet today. He did a needle biopsy and drew some fluid out of a small egg ...
A: Abscesses respond very well to Reiki (you can learn to do it yourself for future problems), hot ...
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| foster puppies- parvo? | 9/16/2008 |
Q: 2 of my foster puppies have become uninterested in food and one of them vomited today, around 2pm. ...
A: As an integrative veterinarian, my experience is that feeding processed foods weakens the immune ...
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| sick beagel | 9/15/2008 |
Q: i have a beagel he about 7 years old, he is biting at his skin, causing it to bleed and lose his ...
A: Skin problems can be so frustrating. A good thing about skin problems from the holistic perspective ...
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| My Cat | 9/15/2008 |
Q: he is only 2-3 years old, it all started a few days ago when i found him on the floor with his legs ...
A: Suzanna, you are so worried about your ill cat. He is very ill and needs excellent care. I cannot ...
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| thirsty puppy 4mos. yellow lab | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Full Lab puppy drinks excessively all the time. Jumps in the lake just to drink. Pees a lot. But, ...
A: This sounds like a normal variation, Jane. Some animals are just more thirsty than others. When I ...
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| scraching and biting | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Our dog keeps on scraching and biting and he wont stop i looked for fleas and ticks i got a tick and ...
A: While scratching and itching, especially while you are trying to sleep, is very sad for you and your ...
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| dog needing to "go" more often | 9/14/2008 |
Q: We have a regularly healthy 5 year old lab/malmute female dog. She's an outstanding pet, very ...
A: Sometimes dogs can respond to emotional problems in your family. If nothing has changed in the last ...
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| 6 pound yorkie that fell | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My six pound Yorkie fell out of my arms today and she hit the concrete floor, she is now favoring ...
A: Heat and ice both do the same thing after an injury - they bring the needed blood to the area to ...
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| 6 pound yorkie that fell | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My six pound Yorkie fell out of my arms today and she hit the concrete floor, she is now favoring ...
A: You may not even have to go to the veterinarian on Monday as we usually just have you rest them. If ...
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| ill tabby | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend has this brown tabby cat for the past 13 years. He's an indoor/outdoor cat. We had ...
A: You are very observant to notice the patterns that this has happened before. One of the problems ...
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| Jack Russell with seizures | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Our 7 year old Jack Russell (Zoe) started having seizures about 8 months ago...the vet put her on ...
A: Seizures is one area that causes many people to seek alternative care because conventional drugs, ...
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| Please Help | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Last night my 9 year old springer spaniel died and we never knew what caused him to die. A couple of ...
A: Sudden deaths are always hard for those of us left behind. However, it is certainly seems better to ...
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| White English Bulldogs | 9/13/2008 |
Q: My dog just had pups yesturday and had to have a c-section done last night. She has six pups An to ...
A: Melanie, This is an area where holistic approaches can really help. You should supplement the pups ...
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| pregnancy of shitzu dog | 9/13/2008 |
Q: my dog was like 10 months old and she got pregnant, she was fine until she was getting bigger then ...
A: You must be so sad. I do not know if one of the unborn puppies died first or if she got an ...
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| sick cat | 9/12/2008 |
Q: he has not eaten much since then and wont drink any water. he does not seem to be his normal ...
A: If he really has not urinated at all you need to go NOW to a veterinarian as he could possibly have ...
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| what do i do | 9/11/2008 |
Q: my 6 month old gunia pig has a cold and i read books and they said to give her orange juice i did ...
A: It is very hard to say what is causing the cold with your guinea pig. Her loss of appetite and ...
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| my pug | 9/11/2008 |
Q: for the past few weeks my four year old black pug has been panting and chasing his tail constintly, ...
A: I do not recommend chemical dewormers from the store as they are very harsh. I would suggest herbs ...
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| Dog Cancer | 9/10/2008 |
Q: How do i know if my dog has cancer? hes been slowing down a lot and doesn't eat nearly as much as ...
A: I agree with your veterinarian to treat the dog and not the numbers. As a conventional one, I just ...
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| Cat weight loss | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My female cat is now 17 years old. She has always been an indoor kitty but about 3 months ago she ...
A: Yes, yes, yes. there are many holistic modalities that could keep her alive till 30. Brighthaven ...
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| Sick dog | 9/10/2008 |
Q: We have a black lab, she will be 13 this year, this week she has been having deiarah and we have not ...
A: When you say you have been feeding people food, I hope you are doing meat, pureed vegetables and a ...
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| Puppy front paw seems twisted | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My 7 week old puppy seems to have his right front paw twisted as he is not walking on it as on his ...
A: This is the perfect time to call a chiropractic veterinarian (www.animalchiropractic.org) or ...
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| dog has a red bump on one foot | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My dog has a bump on one of his paws, it looks like he either bumped it or maybe he got bit by ...
A: There are many possibilities for the bump - trauma from hitting something, an abscess, a tumor, a ...
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| male shihtzu | 9/9/2008 |
Q: i have a 3 year old male and i am trying to mate him whit a female and he is not interested please ...
A: Are you sure you really want to get into the hassle of breeding? So many dogs need homes and are ...
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