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| 16 week german shorthaired pointer | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Many thanks.
A: Thirty minutes sounds reasonable at this age, as long as he is eating a GOOD quality PUPPY growth ...
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| very sick cat | 11/12/2009 |
Q: my cat got sick a couple of days ago, he presented with vomiting, diarrhea and crying a howling cry. ...
A: T/D has no more protein than the average adult cat food and it is made specifically for tartar ...
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| prolapsed anus | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Found a litter of kittens and hand raised them...kept the runt which is a female manx. She is about ...
A: This is a common problem with tail-less cats. She isn't a true Manx breed, unless she is a purebred. ...
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| why does my dog pee on the couch in our bed? | 11/11/2009 |
Q: we've got an 18 month old bichon-poo that we got from an animal shelter, we have had her for almost ...
A: Umm because he is not being very thorough? I would not be happy with that and no, it is NOT common ...
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| Pomeranian Bark | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have a four year old Pomeranian. He is on Phenobarbital for two years now for seizures. He is an ...
A: I don't understand what your vet meant about limited options due to the phenobarb. In what way? ...
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| 4 month old boxer in heat? | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Is it possible for a 4 month old boxer to go in heat? My pup has been peeing more than usual and ...
A: Possible but unlikely. She most likely has cystitis which is a burning from a bladder infection. The ...
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| tumeur rectale | 11/11/2009 |
Q: my little dog had a tumor secreting glands of the anal mucosa or rectum, cancer is it aggressive? ...
A: Are you saying that your dog had an anal gland tumor? or did he have a perianal adenoma? They are ...
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| Kitty with multiple problems!! | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have a female Calico 2 1/2 year old cat. My cat, Chewy, is strictly and indoor cat except for the ...
A: The black specs are flea manure- digested blood. Get some wet and you will see it turns red. The ...
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| Veterinary Interviews | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I am applying for 2010 entrance to veterinary college, and am worried that my experience is not ...
A: First of all, I cannot help you with the first question because I am not a vet. Second, they are ...
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| leg back leg injury | 11/10/2009 |
Q: my one year old British bulldog thought i was going up the stairs and ran up 2 or 3 stairs before ...
A: What is a paraclete? And who is "him?" I am a bit confused by what you wrote here, but I can tell ...
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| Kitty with multiple problems!! | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have a female Calico 2 1/2 year old cat. My cat, Chewy, is strictly and indoor cat except for the ...
A: She most likely has a flea allergy problem compounded by alopecia (hairlessness) which is from her ...
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| mix | 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: Well the wormer started to kill off the worms she has and then they give off toxins that make the ...
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| kitten is in pain with limp | 11/9/2009 |
Q: hey, my 8 month old kitten has developed a limp and is in a lot of pain when his left front leg is ...
A: He is a bit young to have been bitten and gotten an abscess, unless you have other cats around. That ...
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| pitbull puppie | 11/8/2009 |
Q: our puppy was at a friends house with a fellow house member when they came back home i was informed ...
A: This could be many things. It could be parvo starting,it could be a virus or a bacterial overload ...
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| Removing a tick | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a one and a half year old pomeranian and was wondering if you'd possibly know of another way ...
A: Well, we just pull them out. If you live where there is Lyme disease you might want to put on some ...
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| Taking in a Stray Mother Cat and her 3 Kittens | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me, I'm not sure if this falls under homework questions. I'd just really like ...
A: Well Stephanie, It is a wonderful thing that you want to help her and her kittens. The biggest cost ...
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| cat sick | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I've recently homed a rescue cat and have been feeding it wet and dry food. However, she has vomited ...
A: Probably nothing, but that doesn't mean there isn't something wrong with the food. Most food ...
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| my two year old chichua is sick | 11/7/2009 |
Q: my two year old chichua suddenly went from being fine and playful to shaking and vomiting he just ...
A: When this happens it's usually because the dog jumped off of something and hurt its knee, or back. ...
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| cat pooping and peeing on floor | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have a persian male cat (5 yrs old and unneutered). I got him like a month ago for breeding ...
A: Blaze, To be honest with you I don' deal with stud cats so I really can't answer this for you. I ...
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| very sick cat | 11/7/2009 |
Q: my cat got sick a couple of days ago, he presented with vomiting, diarrhea and crying a howling cry. ...
A: Straining doesn't mean that he still has diarrhea, what it means is that it feels to him like he has ...
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| Chihuahua/Corgi in pain | 11/6/2009 |
Q: My Chihuahua/Corgi mix is 3 years and 7 months old. Five days ago he started to act abnormal. He ...
A: Pain that is not localized could be nerve pain. Dogs and cats both can get a neuralgia in the area ...
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| Sudden dealth cat | 11/6/2009 |
Q: We just lost our 7 yr old male cat suddenly this morning. He is mostly an outdoor cat that would ...
A: First I want to say that I am sorry to hear about your cat. It is never easy to lose a pet. It is ...
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| i dont know what it is | 11/5/2009 |
Q: my dog has what looks like her insides hanging out of her vagina it started when she got her period ...
A: She might have a prolapsed vagina or cervix. She needs to see a vet right away so call one tomorrow ...
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| cat being sick 3 times a dy lots of water lately | 11/5/2009 |
Q: has been being sick -not just furball since the last 3 months. she has always been a bit of a pig ...
A: First thing you need to do is stop changing foods. That is only making her sicker and sicker. She ...
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| inside cat,excessive drooling, not eating | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old male cat(Jasper)that is not neutered, & is always isolated from the two other ...
A: I would think that that much pepper and just that much steak alone could cause him some issues. He ...
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| why does my dog pee on the couch in our bed? | 11/5/2009 |
Q: we've got an 18 month old bichon-poo that we got from an animal shelter, we have had her for almost ...
A: She is trying to tell you something. She needs to see the vet. She may have some bladder issues, ...
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| Eye Infection | 11/5/2009 |
Q: My dog Toby has an eye infection which is shut and mucous keeps coming out of it. I took him to the ...
A: Are you serious? A vet actually told you that? Too sore or damaged? There is a big difference. What ...
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| Possum antibitotics | 11/4/2009 |
Q: question for suspected respritory infections in possums, I heard ampicillin is best to use? Is this ...
A: I raised opossums for over 10 years and never had one with any respiratory illnesses so I have never ...
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| Changing my dogs food | 11/4/2009 |
Q: We have two Boston Terriers who we have been feeding Natures Best by Science Diet for over 6 months. ...
A: Even with Science Diet, which is the best food you can feed, it is prudent to switch them over ...
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| the dog ate my estrogen patch | 11/4/2009 |
Q: 2 y/o neutered doberman stuck his head in the trash & ate a discarded (used) transdermal combi-patch ...
A: Well this is a new one on me. I doubt if there is anything left to affect the dog, and I am not sure ...
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| kitty. | 11/4/2009 |
Q: So, this cat is technically my roommates cat. However, she has just recently got it fixed (girl cat) ...
A: It's pretty common. Usually it is the fatty tissue underneath have a reaction to the dissoluble ...
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| pitbull puppy is sick | 11/3/2009 |
Q: my 11 month old pitbull puppy has been lethargic for 2 days now. HE has been throwing up greenish ...
A: Two days is long enough for this poor guy. Vomiting yellow is an indication that his liver and ...
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| wound | 11/3/2009 |
Q: We have a 9 month old Maltese/Shih tzu dog. We noticed that she had red on her face, in the area ...
A: I don't see blood, you are right, but her bottom lid looks inflamed just a bit. Her eye looks nice ...
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| My dog scratches non stop | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a pit bull who is a little over one years old. Im not sure of her vaccination history because ...
A: Dogs that scratch like this are allergic. Most of the time it's fleas. Just because the other two ...
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| Cat Sneezing | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have notice that my cat has being sneezing lately or trying to get something out of the nose...one ...
A: Without knowing if he has a upper respiratory infection there is nothing you can treat him with at ...
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| weird episode | 11/2/2009 |
Q: My poodle mix Shelby is 10 years old. Today she was acting fine until about 5 pm she started shaking ...
A: It still sounds like a small seizure. They don't always have all the signs of grand mal seizures. ...
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| Cat Urination on Bed | 11/1/2009 |
Q: We have a female tabby four years old( she has always been skittish but is loving to my husband on ...
A: She is telling you off in the only way she knows how to. Wetting on your bed is her way of telling ...
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| cat sneezing | 11/1/2009 |
Q: 4 year old Calico cat, rescued from a shelter about 2 years ago. About every 3 months sneezes and ...
A: Sounds like she has a latent virus that is coming out and making her not feel well. I hope she was ...
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| cats | 11/1/2009 |
Q: my cat came in this eveing and hes crying when i touch his bk legs what can i give him as pain ...
A: Nothing. Most every pain reliever out there is toxic to cats. You need to call your vet and have the ...
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| drooling and not drooling | 11/1/2009 |
Q: Our 9 year old male cat has always been a drooler (drooling when being petted..clearly because he's ...
A: Well other than the hypericum, which is used for depression, I cannot see anything that would do it. ...
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| drooling and not drooling | 11/1/2009 |
Q: Our 9 year old male cat has always been a drooler (drooling when being petted..clearly because he's ...
A: Since I don't know what was in the herbal remedy you gave him it's hard to say if that is the reason ...
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| OCD | 10/31/2009 |
Q: Recently at 8.5 months old our great dane puppy was diagnosed with OCD. She limps only on her right ...
A: Another surgery? I am confused. Has she had one already on the other shoulder? It is pretty hard to ...
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| pitbull hurtin | 10/31/2009 |
Q: My pitbull's leg is hurting her but nothing has hit or bite her what's wrong with her?
A: I don't know what is wrong with her. I cannot see her or feel her. I need more information then what ...
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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: Does he have ear mites or something? I am not a rat expert but if he is still scratching it that ...
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| Growling 1 year old yorkie | 10/31/2009 |
Q: My neighbor has a one year old female Yorkie. She continuously approaches and growls at the man's ...
A: Maybe the dog isn't growling but talking to the woman. Some dogs are chatterboxes and they can sound ...
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| Mange | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have a chihuahua 6 months old weighing 2.8 who has had red mange for over 2 months. Have been ...
A: If she has a secondary skin infection then she should be on some antibiotics. Ask the vet to give ...
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| my dog seems like something is in her nose | 10/30/2009 |
Q: i recently took my terrier to the vet for her shots, they gave her a nasal shot im thinking for ...
A: She probably has some tickling in her nose from the vaccine. Call the vet who gave it to her and ask ...
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| puppy's left leg fractured | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Don't know what to do? i think my pyppy's leg is fractured or broken i don't know we can't afford to ...
A: First of all, how did he injure his leg? And secondly, there are many ways to pay for a vet visit. ...
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| sick cat | 10/30/2009 |
Q: My cat is not quite 1 year old. He has always been slender and not very active. Never had shots. ...
A: Cats are not poison eaters. They don't eat things tainted with poison. They will drink antifreeze ...
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| cat urine odor in carpet | 10/30/2009 |
Q: What product will really work on old cat urine odor in carpet? We did not know about it until it was ...
A: Here is a previous answer I gave to someone: I have used a product in the past called Feline ...
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| swollen mouse testies???!!! | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My name is Grace and I'm from Australia. About two weeks ago I rescued two mice, Russell and ...
A: It sounds like they are both males and be glad!- otherwise you would be overrun with mice in three ...
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| My dog's nose is swelling shut... | 10/29/2009 |
Q: my terrier mix dog has had several problems over the years. He's an older dog, around 12 I'd say, ...
A: I have never seen phenobarbital do that to a dog's nose, not even after many years. But dogs do get ...
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| dog injury | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My dog who is 50 lbs and just under 2 yrs old was injured during play with other dogs. He was ...
A: Well it isn't nothing if it wasn't there before. Without an xray it would be hard pressed to guess ...
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| Mange | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have a chihuahua 6 months old weighing 2.8 who has had red mange for over 2 months. Have been ...
A: As a vet tech, I never, ever listen to what a breeder says over a vet. The breeder is the reason ...
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| 7 y.o Yorkie | 10/28/2009 |
Q: My Yorkie has an enlarged liver vet says there is a mass I am taking him to a specialist to have an ...
A: I hope that this dog's lungs have been xrayed or ultra sounded as the second place liver masses go ...
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| Chessie | 10/28/2009 |
Q: We have a 2yr Chessie, indoor dog. We are travelling to visit my family in UK in Nov-Dec so we have ...
A: Wendy, there are a plethora of kennels out there. If your Chessie isn't as sturdy as other dogs ...
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| My dog has an eye infection | 10/28/2009 |
Q: my dog has an eye infection but i dont know what kind how can i know what kind of eye infection does ...
A: Doesn't really matter what kind he has- he needs medical attention right away. You need to call the ...
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| Ivermectin dosage | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 week old lab and wanted to know about the concerns of purchasing a vial of ivermectin 1% ...
A: There are reasons the vets don't want people to self treat- most people end up overdosing their dogs ...
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| my cat's leg | 10/27/2009 |
Q: my cat mya is pretty old and she's an outside cat. I do let her in the house at night, but last ...
A: Abscesses can pop up overnight and not be noticeable until then. She could have also gotten it ...
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| puppy toileting | 10/27/2009 |
Q: i have a 6 month old staffy puppy that's almost housetrained..when she goes inside she goes on the ...
A: Once she is past this illness she should be able to hold it and go outside again. If you keep ...
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| Kittens with ticks | 10/27/2009 |
Q: My cat had a little of five kittens and they are currently three weeks old. I have just discovered ...
A: Not that I know of that is safe for kittens that young. You could try to put Eucalyptus leaves under ...
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| Cat Balding | 10/27/2009 |
Q: My cat is an outdoor seven year old cat. i saw a little bald spot on his leg about a week ago and ...
A: I am not sure what your question is, but it sounds like your cat has an abscess brewing on his leg. ...
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| Blocked bowels? | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua weenie dog cross which is having pain in the rear end. His stomach is hard, he is ...
A: He probably is blocked and he is going to get very sick if you don't have the vet take a look at ...
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| Kittens with ticks | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My cat had a little of five kittens and they are currently three weeks old. I have just discovered ...
A: I have not seen many kittens get ticks that young, but maybe you have different ticks in Australia ...
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| pregnant lab | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My son has a 2 year old black lab, not spayed that he has left in my care. I think by looking at her ...
A: Well there is no way except wait and see. That's too bad that he didn't get her spayed. Unwanted ...
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| 12 year old westie | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Our female, 12 yr. old westie has loud gurgling noises in her intestines. She eats only Hill's ID ...
A: First of all, it sounds like you are saying that her stool is always diarrhea, like this is the ...
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| sick male cat | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old male cat has all of a sudden gotten to the point where he does not want to eat or ...
A: Your cat is very sick and needs to see a vet. Cats that don't eat or drink are only going to get ...
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| Nursing Bichon | 10/25/2009 |
Q: Our Bichon delivered 4 healthy pups 4 days ago. She has been a very attentive and good mother. I am ...
A: I have no clue why she is doing this but if you think like a dog does, she might feel the food and ...
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| Dog with lymphoma | 10/25/2009 |
Q: My 9 1/2 yrs old Male Cavalier King Charles had loose black stool. He has lymphoma. We got him a ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your dog Anya. This is always a tough call. Dark stool usually indicates ...
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| Rabies. | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have a question. On Thursday night I forgot to put a leash on my dog, and he ran up to a coon. The ...
A: Well I am surprised that the raccoon didn't respond more than that, which worries me. But it was at ...
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| dogs | 10/25/2009 |
Q: my dogs who are about are about nine months old about 40 pounds each ate about 4 cold pills between ...
A: You need to get these dogs either to an ER vet or get them to vomit right away. The ingredients in ...
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| probiotics for dog | 10/25/2009 |
Q: i want to know if i can give my dog the human form of probiotics she is a mixed breed and is 8 yrs ...
A: Well I haven't read the ingredients on the canine form but they are probably close. I would give her ...
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| My cat been vomiting | 10/24/2009 |
Q: My cat has been vomiting, not eating and drinking very little water. I noticed that he is losing ...
A: Could be that he is suffering from liver failure. If his skin and fur are white then you would see ...
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| cat | 10/24/2009 |
Q: a stray cat showed up about 2 weeks ago and he is missing his hair from the middle of his back to ...
A: Poor guy. He needs more than an antibiotic ointment. He needs a vet to take off the dead skin, ...
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| Maltese Shitzu 14 yo | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I have a female Maltese Shitzu named Zoe who is 14 years old and has had her parvo and kennel cough ...
A: It's very possible that her mandibular symphasis could be loose. That is the little joint that ...
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| Cat Death | 10/24/2009 |
Q: My cat died last night. She was an outdoor/indoor cat, 5 years old, fixed with all vaccinations ...
A: Mike, I am so sorry to hear about your cat. I lost a cat in a similar fashion at the same age many ...
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| I HAVE A CHIHUAHUA | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I HAD GOTTEN A DOG FROM THE POUND ITS A BLCK CHIHUAHUA THEY SAY HE IS 1 YEARS OLD BUT I DONT BELIVE ...
A: You need to take this dog to a Vet asap and have him looked at. He could have mange, he could have ...
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| URI | 10/23/2009 |
Q: i recently adopted two cats, the second one had a URI and gave it to the first one. Its been about 1 ...
A: That depends on many factors including what virus they had. Some viruses come then go but if they ...
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| Maltese dog with puffy red eyelids... | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have noticed that my dog's eyelids have started becoming red and puffy. I noticed it last night ...
A: It's hard to say without looking at his eyes but sand in them could cause this irritation. He could ...
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| Chronic giardia | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I am trying to justify keeping my 7 month old Dachshund pup.He has had a giardia infection since we ...
A: Well this is a tough one, but I have yet to see a dog with Giardia become chronic. We have treated ...
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| Black Specks | 10/23/2009 |
Q: My Ragdoll is not but maybe a year old and I have just discovered black specks on his chin. They ...
A: Well it's hard to say without seeing them. Do they come off? If you scrape them with your fingernail ...
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| Cats first litter | 10/22/2009 |
Q: We rescued this cat and I think she may be 1 year old and pregnant. Last night she gave birth to 1 ...
A: Well they usually have the rest of the kittens within a couple of hours later. If she doesn't have ...
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| cat | 10/22/2009 |
Q: my 11 month old cat died on monday. he was a stray cat who has never been to a vet or taken any ...
A: Outdoor cats are constantly in danger of many things-dogs, cars, mice that have eaten poison, ...
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| cat not eating, drinking, vomiting, etc.... | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My cat is 7 years old and spayed. shes been vomiting, not eating or drinking as well very ...
A: Is there something new at home that she is reacting badly to? A new rug, plant? If she is eating ...
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| problem with red eared slider | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have a RES that's 4 cm in length. It has vitamin insufficiency and pneumonia. We have tried ...
A: Turtles are notoriously stubborn. I am not a turtle expert but I hope you are in consultation with a ...
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| Severe scratching around my cat`s ears. | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My cat is a 3year old longhaired calico cat.Has been wormed %26 treated for fleas regularly.Very ...
A: Has this cat been checked at the vets for ear mites or are you treating with an over the counter ...
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| 1.6 pound 10 week chihuahua puppy | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Two weeks ago I bought a tiny chihuahua puppy. He smelled really bad and I do mean the worse ever. ...
A: We have seen puppies as young as six weeks with it. The fact that the Goodwinol worked tells me that ...
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| HCM testing | 10/21/2009 |
Q: im a new registered cat breeder of ragdolls. when i first started i wasn,t told of HCM testing. i ...
A: Since we don't do that type of testing I am not that much up on it. Here is a site that will answer ...
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| cat urine | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I realize this may be out of the scope of questions you answer, but I am trying anyway. Our 12 year ...
A: Yes it can do that. I have used a product in the past called Feline Elimin-odor but it only comes in ...
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| puppy limping | 10/20/2009 |
Q: My pit bull puppy (14 weeks old and weighs 25 pounds)was running around all crazy like he always ...
A: If your dog isn't walking on his rear leg in a few days he needs to see the vet. He could have ...
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| Can you help us? Dogs are dying we cant find out what it is | 10/20/2009 |
Q: My family as of last week had 4 dogs 1 chocolate lab and 3 dobermans (2 red and 1 blue). As of mid ...
A: Oh Anthony, I am so terribly sorry for your loss and pain. I know how devastating this can be. I am ...
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| Dog Drool | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I have a six month old pug and she hasn't had any health problems at all since I got her this past ...
A: No you don't need to rush her to the vets. Pugs on the whole are not droolers but all animals have a ...
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| food for feline crystals | 10/20/2009 |
Q: my 4 year old female cat has been diagnosed with feline crystals. I have been feeding her Science ...
A: It won't hurt Fiona at all and will actually help her stay healthy. Now remember to measure this ...
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| spiratic urintating | 10/19/2009 |
Q: im so stressed about my pup, i have a 10 month old Chihuahua who who purchased from a friend and was ...
A: Well first of all, you need to NOT scold this dog. They do not understand what you are scolding them ...
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| food for feline crystals | 10/19/2009 |
Q: my 4 year old female cat has been diagnosed with feline crystals. I have been feeding her Science ...
A: So your cat has cystitis basically. How long has she been on the C/D? One thing I have learned after ...
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| passed away today | 10/19/2009 |
Q: My beautiful boxer bitch has passed away this morning. We have two other bitches aged 5 and 8. The 8 ...
A: If she died at home they already know. My dog didn't smell my beautiful Cameo when she died in 2005 ...
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| Dog with nervous habits. | 10/19/2009 |
Q: My dog, Pepper, is a black lab that we found through a web site called "Free Cycle." The people who ...
A: Your dog is suffering from separation anxiety. If you have had her for five years,when did you ...
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| flea collar poisoning | 10/18/2009 |
Q: hey, my cat is about 2 months old, i got her a flea collar. once i opened it i felt it had a very ...
A: First thing is to throw out the flea collar. Like outside. The chemicals in it are too strong for an ...
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| new puppy | 10/18/2009 |
Q: i have just bought a new puppy. He is a Male, shetland Sheepdog. When i purchased him they said he ...
A: You need to ask for a certificate of neutering from the veterinarian that did this. Where did you ...
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| allergy | 10/18/2009 |
Q: i think my 6 month old kitten has allergies.. I recently changed the cat litter and by the next ...
A: There are a lot of cat litters out there for allergic cats. Yesterday's news is one, there is corn ...
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| Orange rice like grains seem to be dropping off my puppy | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 month old Shi Tzu puppy. When I bought him, I took him to the vets who vaccinated ...
A: Are they moving is my question? How small is small? You may have some kind of parasites in Germany ...
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| Golden Retriever Recently Began Drooling | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Good evening! This may be nothing however our golden retriever has never been an excessive drooler. ...
A: It sounds like emotional drooling, something cats are very good at but dogs do it too. When their ...
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| scabs on neck | 10/17/2009 |
Q: our cat has scabs on her neck, they dont appear to be living but they are spreading.
A: Scabs on the neck of a cat usually indicate a condition called Miliary Eczema,which is a fancy name ...
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| Baby Kitty | 10/17/2009 |
Q: Our sweet Baby Kitty just turned 1 year old last month. She is a silver spotted Bengel. Monday we ...
A: OK has your vet never heard of cat fights? She is probably cooking a nasty abscess on her forehead. ...
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| How to keep fleas of my dog | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a flea infestation in my house, and my dog has a severe case of flea allergy dermatitis. She ...
A: Sorry it took me so long to answer this but I am sick. The first thing I can tell you is yes, you ...
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| Dog nose | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Read your profile and understand that you are not a vet. Just looking for some guidance in steering ...
A: I would ask him if he did a check for Pemphigus vulgaris also. It is an auto-immune disease like ...
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| vaccination for cats | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I am planning on getting my male and female cats bred. What are the types of tests and vaccinations ...
A: They should be tested for Feline Leukemia, FIP, FIV and Herpes. I can't help you with cost. You have ...
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| maltese sick | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old white Maltese about 7lbs. He is shivering and wont eat or drink. He also yelps ...
A: Is there any vomiting going on? He sounds like he is in a lot of pain and that can be from his gut, ...
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| my toy poodle | 10/15/2009 |
Q: . i have a 5 year old toy poodle..about a year ago my kids left a chocolate easter egg in the ...
A: Usually the effects of something like this don't last past the one episode. I would think that there ...
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| dog | 10/15/2009 |
Q: my dog threw up and now will not get up. She moves her front legs but not her back legs what could ...
A: How many times did she vomit? How old is she? Is she a big dog or a small dog? What does she eat? ...
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| how much exercise | 10/14/2009 |
Q: i have a 10month male Labrador gun dog, who has been diagnosed with hip dysplacia, i was wondering ...
A: One of the articles I sent explains the femoral head surgery. You cannot make the socket deeper but ...
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| Dog. Small hairless black leathery patch of skin | 10/14/2009 |
Q: . I really appreciate you making yourself available to pet owners. Thank you. My dog has a ...
A: Hard to say what it might be since I cannot see it. If he is licking it often then I would have it ...
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| lethargic yorkie | 10/14/2009 |
Q: since this afternoon, my 5 yr old yorkshire terrier has been acting lethargic. He will walk but ...
A: First of all, no Yorkie should be eating a LOT of food of any kind. They are small dogs and should ...
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| Golden Retriever puppy | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I would like to ask your advice. My family and I have fallen in love with a beautiful 9 week old ...
A: This is a tough one Jackie, because any dog born with a congenital heart murmur may possibly face ...
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| Kitten With Sneezing/Diarrhea | 10/13/2009 |
Q: A week ago I adopted an 8 week old kitten from the SPCA. His stool was fine when I got him, but he ...
A: Very ironic indeed and it shows their ignorance. I have never seen one food from SD that had the ...
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| salty odor | 10/13/2009 |
Q: My mixed breed female dog has a salty odor several days after a bath. Also she itches on her tail, ...
A: I don't know if I can help. Is this dog spayed? How old is she and what kind of flea control are you ...
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| Kitten With Sneezing/Diarrhea | 10/12/2009 |
Q: A week ago I adopted an 8 week old kitten from the SPCA. His stool was fine when I got him, but he ...
A: "I didn't want to insinuate that Science Diet is bad or that vets get paid off to endorse their ...
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| LABRADOR HEIGHT | 10/12/2009 |
Q: MY LABRADOR IS NOW 5 MONTHS OLD.... HIS HEIGHT IS NOT ENOUGH MAY BE 12 OR 14 INCHES.. AND HIS WEIGHT ...
A: While the difference is cultures is a problem here, the guidelines for feeding a dog should be ...
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| how much exercise | 10/12/2009 |
Q: i have a 10month male Labrador gun dog, who has been diagnosed with hip dysplacia, i was wondering ...
A: Wow 10 months old and has hip dysplasia already? That is bad breeding for sure. I am really sorry ...
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| My dogs ear's | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My dog is a cocker spaniel she has been scratching at her ears allot we have been giving baths and ...
A: Owning a pet is a responsibility and part of that is taking care of your pet's medical needs. Pets ...
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| lethargic dog | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Our rottweiler who is about 3 years old has some gurgling in her stomach yesterday, and a little ...
A: My first thought when I hear this is that the dog ate something that not only has upset his stomach ...
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| cat check-up | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I just got a new persian male stud for my female persian. As a new pet/breeder, he should be taken ...
A: I would think so. A check up is a check up unless there are a bunch of tests you want run. We never ...
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| 15.5 year old Lhasa with lymphoma | 10/11/2009 |
Q: My neutered male Lhasa is 15.5 years old. One month ago he was diagnosed with lymphoma and told he ...
A: I am truly sorry to hear this about your dog. It is never easy to hear a diagnosis like this of our ...
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| my dog | 10/11/2009 |
Q: my dog has little dark spots all over his stomach and inside of his hind legs. they look like ...
A: They probably are freckles and they are born with them. But without seeing them I am just guessing. ...
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| Kitten With Sneezing/Diarrhea | 10/11/2009 |
Q: A week ago I adopted an 8 week old kitten from the SPCA. His stool was fine when I got him, but he ...
A: Sheryl, you are in the same boat as thousands of others all over the world. I believe in Holistic ...
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| I think someone gave my dog something... | 10/11/2009 |
Q: Approximately thirty minutes ago my dog was barking excessively. I went out back to see what he was ...
A: Of course I don't know what it is! If this dog has been drugged you need to get it to the vet's ...
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| biting at himself | 10/10/2009 |
Q: My 1 year old rotti Deziel is biting at himself just above his tail. Its a little red but their ...
A: Dogs always bite this area when they are having a reaction to fleas, or allergies, or whatever ...
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| Frontline for Cats on my Dog? | 10/10/2009 |
Q: My dog broke out with fleas yesterday and is miserable. I normally have Revolution on hand, but ...
A: The doses for cats is much less then for dogs. It may work, may not. You can always get a bottle of ...
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| seasons | 10/10/2009 |
Q: my quary is that my bitch has only had one season. she is a boxer 1 year and 9 months, she had her ...
A: The cycle was heavy or the dog is heavy? I am confused by that sentence. She should have had another ...
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| heartworm | 10/10/2009 |
Q: my 3 year old doberman was not eating anything.so we took him to the vetinary hospital.they said tat ...
A: I don't know what medication you are talking about. Giving medication for the microfilaria doesn't ...
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| sore throat | 10/9/2009 |
Q: im not sure if my dog has a sore throat as she goes to bark but nothing comes out. could that be the ...
A: Dogs do get sore throats. They also get tonsillitis, so I would get her to the vet's as soon as you ...
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| excessive anal licking in cats | 10/9/2009 |
Q: My cat is a 15 year old domestic short hair who is vaccinated and goes outdoors, she is also ...
A: Did the vet do an exam of the area? Did he look in her anal glands for foxtails, grass seeds, etc? ...
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| Muscle contraction | 10/9/2009 |
Q: My dog Steelah is around 80 lb and is a 4 year old sheperd husky mix. the last week or so, Whenever ...
A: My suggestion is that you take her in for an exam. Quivering and stiffness like you are describing ...
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| 1.6 pound 10 week chihuahua puppy | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Two weeks ago I bought a tiny chihuahua puppy. He smelled really bad and I do mean the worse ever. ...
A: Goodwinol is a treatment for demodectic mange but you really need to get a good skin scraping first ...
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| Missed Booster shot | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I took my outdoor cat to get a rabies shot and he also got the feline leukemia shot and the other ...
A: I don't know what kind of booster he would need if he is over a year old. Each vaccination is for ...
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| 1.6 pound 10 week chihuahua puppy | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Two weeks ago I bought a tiny chihuahua puppy. He smelled really bad and I do mean the worse ever. ...
A: Why the vet would say " I doubt if it's mange" and not do a skin scraping for it is beyond me. Now ...
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| using Sevin 10 dust around indoor cat? | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Have killed fleas off animals but now fleas in house and carpet. have heard Sevin 10 dust sprinkled ...
A: Sevin dust only kills adult fleas. You are correct about the carpets and house-but not for adult ...
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| incontinent dog | 10/7/2009 |
Q: my 7 year old male staffordshire bull terrier has recently been pooing in large amounts overnight in ...
A: When a dog starts to experience incontinence and is off his food, he needs to be seen by the vet. ...
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| old f cat | 10/7/2009 |
Q: she lost a lot of weight she feels all bones now she eats verry little and drinks a little i think ...
A: Laurie, You have to know that what you did for Missy was a gift that you gave her. She was suffering ...
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| i need help with homework | 10/6/2009 |
Q: i need to know all requirements to be a veterinarian.if you dont know then can you look it up ...
A: No Emily, I cannot look it up. We are not allowed to answer homework questions. There is a ton of ...
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| Feeding Japanese Chin | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Can I/should I feed my 18-month old Japanese Chin the bones left after "humans" have eaten beef ...
A: NO. Never feed a dog any kind of bones like that. Bones that are cooked splinter and pierce ...
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| My dog met with an accident | 10/6/2009 |
Q: My dog met with an accident yesterday. We took him to the vet, the vet said the car hit his hip and ...
A: This is a difficult situation. Time is of the essence because after a certain amount of time the ...
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| old f cat | 10/6/2009 |
Q: she lost a lot of weight she feels all bones now she eats verry little and drinks a little i think ...
A: I am not sure what your question is Laurie. If she is not in pain, not suffering, then there is no ...
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| My GSD's first heat | 10/5/2009 |
Q: MY female gsd had her 1st heat at 6mths it lasted 32 days and was very heavy. it ended at the end of ...
A: Well it is unusual but not abnormal. Most dogs are in diestrus (lack of estrus) for 6 months before ...
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| feline partial lock jaw | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Can you please help us urgently our 9 year old otherwiswe healthy cat fully immunized to Australian ...
A: There is not much I can do online but make a suggestion that they xray her skull and see if she has ...
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| Rat - strange cut and bump | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I didn't know if you knew things about rats, but the other veternarians are on vacation, and I ...
A: I am very glad that he is doing better. I can't tell you how fond I am of rats. I just love them. My ...
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| Mice | 10/5/2009 |
Q: 1. I just bought two young male feeder mice. Should I take them to the vet right away so that they ...
A: First of all Henry, I don't do mice. It says so in my profile. Secondly, mice don't get shots. I ...
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| My cat vomits frequently | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I am stumped by my five year old DSH neutered male cat. Spooky is large ... probably 13 pounds ... ...
A: Does he vomit right after he eats? Vomiting of whole food usually depicts regurgitation issues, not ...
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| HELP | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have a dog cookie who is three we just noticed she has a cyst it dont look that bad to the best of ...
A: You cannot treat a cyst at home. Unless you have it looked at, you are not even sure that is what it ...
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| My 2yr old dog gets stiff legs | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I would like some advice on my 2 year old dog who is an english bull terrier cross. We got her a ...
A: My concerns with a dog getting stiff muscles from back to front would be Lyme's disease. I have no ...
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| collie having seizures | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I took my 4 year old male collie to the vet after he had a seizure (i did not witness it). They had ...
A: If your dog is having seizures daily then some seizure medicine should be started. Didn't the vet ...
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| Pomeranian | 10/4/2009 |
Q: My pom has shaking, "horse" cough, vomitting like something is lodged in the throat/stomach, ...
A: I recommend that you get him in to see a vet on Monday. I have nothing else to go on, such as his ...
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| discolouration on labrador's paws | 10/3/2009 |
Q: My ten yr old labrador has developed a peculiar pinkish-red discolouration on all her paws, should I ...
A: Your lab is licking her feet a lot. This is what causes that color-it's from her saliva. Why is she ...
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| cat swollen gland at neck below ear and over eyes, mucus from nose | 10/3/2009 |
Q: One of my cats, disappeared for days, returned with a goose egg size swollen area at the face, below ...
A: Albon is for a coccidial infection. It is a anti-protozoan drug, not an antibiotic. Your cat has a ...
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| cat cheeks swollen | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a male cat that is 3 yrs old. Recently, it has a new owner for about 3 weeks. There is a ...
A: Part of this question confuses me. "Recently, it has a new owner for about 3 weeks. There is a ...
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| Geese | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I had a goose die with a compacted stomach. Is there anything that can be given to a goose to help ...
A: I am sorry but I don't do geese. I am not a goose expert and don't know much about them. Here are ...
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| shitz zu bladder problem | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a Shitz Zu who is 12 years of age. Some time ago (12 months) she was passing small stones in ...
A: I would have to say that if she is no longer passing small stones then all that is left are the ...
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| Puppy being sick | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 month old chocolate lab who has been very well up until this week. On monday he had a ...
A: Has this puppy been wormed more than once? What kind of food is he eating? It sounds as if the food ...
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| My cats on Prozac | 10/2/2009 |
Q: My cat has been on 5 mg Prozac once a day for the last three months. The vets office called me to ...
A: Why is the cat on Prozac to begin with? Prozac has a few side effects but I can't find liver or ...
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| Help! My animals are contracting the same illness, every vet is baffled. | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I don't even know where to begin, I guess I should break this into segments. 4 weeks ago, my 14 ...
A: Krista, as much as I would love to help you I am not a vet, and this is way beyond my expertise. I ...
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| Rabies Vaccination | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a pit bull that cannot be vaccinated because of being overly protective and traumatized on ...
A: Yes you do. The law is the law. There is no way to keep a dog forever in a pen. He has to be out now ...
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| eye discharge | 10/1/2009 |
Q: my himalayan has a reddish brown eye discharge. Is this normal and if so are there any products to ...
A: The discharge is usually clear but becomes reddish brown when exposed to air. This is the iron ...
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| Kitten w/diarrhea and blood | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 mo old kitten I adopted from the shelter. He's been in our home since late July. We also ...
A: My first questions to you are these: Has this kitten been checked for protozoan infections such as ...
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| Kitten and rabies. | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a kitten who is about 10 weeks old. Is it possible for him to have contacted rabies if he ...
A: First of all he is not too young to vaccinate considering that he is from another country. I have no ...
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| kitten with bad diarhoea and blood | 9/30/2009 |
Q: i've had him two weeks after taking him from a home where he wasn't cared for properly. the last 2-3 ...
A: Did the vet's office give you any directions with what to do for him until tomorrow? One of the ...
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| My cat is losing hair on the bottom of his tail | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 2yr old cat who is losing the hair on the bottom of his tail right next to his butt. I have ...
A: Is the cat licking himself there a lot? Are the other cats licking him? Does he have fleas? Is he ...
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| My dog is having some issues and im worried | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My dog has been throwing up a orange bile i haven't seen her do it in a couple of days. she is a ...
A: Well I am confused. First you said she is vomiting then you tell me she hasn't vomited in two days. ...
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| Dog Bite | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My 9 week old female pitbull was attacked by a strange dog outside. It bite her on the top of the ...
A: She will lose her eye if you don't get her in to see a vet. She will develop a nasty infection in ...
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| Ants in Pet Food | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My senior engineering capstone project involves researching a problem and engineering a solution (or ...
A: OK Thomas, I agree with you, Ants can be a problem with pet food, or any food for that matter. We ...
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| Lab leg problem | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old lab visited the vet for an eye issue, and it was discovered she has mild arthritis. ...
A: This does sound bad Elizabeth. The chances of it being a tumor have greatly increased since you ...
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| Lifestyle of a vet | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Connell, I read your profile and I know that you aren't a vet, but I was hoping you could help me ...
A: Well that would be very difficult for me because I am not a vet. I know the other vets are out on ...
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| Ants in Pet Food | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My senior engineering capstone project involves researching a problem and engineering a solution (or ...
A: First of all, we cannot help anyone do homework questions. Secondly, I am not an expert about ants ...
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| Lab leg problem | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old lab visited the vet for an eye issue, and it was discovered she has mild arthritis. ...
A: Mild arthritis will not cause a dog to drag her leg. Having a spinal problem will however, as will ...
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| Spay during c-section | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 y/o Pembroke Welsh Corgi that had 7 pups by c-section 2 years ago. She did fine and is ...
A: While a dog can be spayed during a c-section unless there is a problem with the uterus at that time ...
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| Heartworm side effects | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I had my dog trixie treated for heartworms on September 14th, she was sent home on the 16th. I ...
A: It is not more serious and certainly not as serious as a reaction to the drug. It will take longer ...
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| GermanShepherd weight and height | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 4.5 month old female, spayed black and tan shepherd. She weighs 32 lbs. and 19.5 inches at ...
A: Well feeding too much protein now will not make up for what she was fed before. She needs a balanced ...
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| Dog sudden hip pain | 9/27/2009 |
Q: My dog, a 6-yr old, 85 lb, Amer Pit Bull Terrier/Rhodesian mix was inside almost all day yesterday ...
A: Well that is unusual if the dog wasn't playing or running. Are you sure it's his hip and not his ...
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| Hamsters | 9/27/2009 |
Q: My sister's hamster is acting weird. She's laying on her back with her paws up in the air and she's ...
A: Kasey, I am not a hamster expert. I realize the vets are on vacation but I have a link to Heather ...
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| Rat - strange cut and bump | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I didn't know if you knew things about rats, but the other veternarians are on vacation, and I ...
A: I know it's tough finding a vet nowadays that will do anything for a pocket pet. And the prices that ...
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| Horse Stepped on Puppy | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Our Puppy took off after our rooster, into the pasture on the farm. our belgian mare is very witchy ...
A: Well I am glad to hear that she is doing better, but as far as her limp goes, if she injured a ...
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| Shitz Zu shaking | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I am just looking for some thoughts on why my little dog trembles when she is eating. We have 3 ...
A: I would shake too if I knew two other dogs might steal my food. I hope that chopped chicken isn't ...
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| my dog is vommiting | 9/26/2009 |
Q: we just got a 6week old dog and when we brought her home she started to vomit. since she has been ...
A: Too sudden changes in food, environment, sleeping arrangements, stress. All of those can make a ...
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| Horse Stepped on Puppy | 9/26/2009 |
Q: Our Puppy took off after our rooster, into the pasture on the farm. our belgian mare is very witchy ...
A: Your puppy might have a ruptured bladder or damaged kidneys. If she isn't urinating very much today ...
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| my rabbit. | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 month old swiss fox rabbit and i fet him about a table spoon of brocoli... i am quite ...
A: I am guessing he ate it? Why did you feed it to him if he isn't supposed to have it? I am not a ...
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| Budgie - Blocked wet bum | 9/25/2009 |
Q: my 5yr old male budgie for the past month has been having quite wet pooh's but it's now started to ...
A: Again, I don't do birds like this. I am sorry but it says so in my profile. You need to re-post this ...
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| rabbit deaths | 9/25/2009 |
Q: How do I minimize the risk of her catching it? Please help I am beside myself I love my rabbits.
A: Sarah I am not well equipped to answer this for you. Please re-post to the rabbit section or contact ...
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| dog sometimes limping and licking paw | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have noticed that our 8 month old Shih Tzu has a slight limp to her left hind leg. I have ...
A: The reddish color is from her saliva getting all over the fur. It will stain the fur red after ...
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| My 5 year old chihuahua is really struggling to breath. | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old chihuahua and for the past few months he has really been struggling to breath ...
A: Paula, What did the xrays show? Was he checked for a collapsing trachea? This is a common finding in ...
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| Ticks? Unknown | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have recently found 4 small black bugs on my son and one on myself. They are the size of seseme ...
A: These sound like sticktight fleas, not ticks. A tick's legs are on the sides of a flat body, not ...
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| Cat Pregnancy | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there are any early signs that will help tell if a cat is pregnant? I have two ...
A: Most cats start to go out of heat in the fall. It could just be that she is no longer in her ...
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| cat rabies shots | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My cats fannie (12yrs) and Moshe(6mths) are indoors. Their paws have never touched dirt after they ...
A: Not that it hasn't happened somewhere to some cat, but in my 30 + yrs of being in Veterinary ...
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| NuVet Vitamins | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have an 11 week old Goldendoodle. I saw in your bio that you are also a nutritionalist. What are ...
A: Your puppy doesn't need a supplement- he needs a good diet and he isn't on one now. He is on one of ...
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| kitty cold | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My 5mo old cat is sneezing alot.Im sure she has a cold due to my air.I cant turn my air off just yet ...
A: I don't understand why you can't turn off the air conditioning? Is is broken? Cats don't generally ...
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| Stray dog but no puppies | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Today, a stray dog came up to me in my yard. She looks to still be very young and very ...
A: Lisa, if this dog came to you then the puppies or puppy she had is probably dead. Most dogs, even ...
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| blood spots | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My cat is 6 years old. The last couple of days we have found little spots of blood on the counter. ...
A: She can't be in heat if she was spayed as a kitten. Could she have eaten a mouse on your counter? ...
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| Problem going potty | 9/21/2009 |
Q: ..I have a 9 mo old Husky/Queensland male. He has gone outside twice today and yipes..I caught him ...
A: The question is more of what did he eat to cause this? What kind of diet is he on? You can give him ...
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| dog got hurt outside | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My dog went outside came back with a hole in his side. looks like maybe a thorn got him, or ...
A: Your dog needs to see a vet right away!! He may have been shot and clean through his stomach. If you ...
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| Hearing loss due to Otomax | 9/21/2009 |
Q: If hearing loss in my 10 yr old Dachshund who has not previously had bad ear infections is ...
A: According to what I have read this is a problem with Geriatric dogs. Your dog is geriatric, so it ...
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| Cat medicines | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My cat adopted us about a year ago, he belongs to our neighbors but he left and moved in with us and ...
A: No. Aspirin and pepto bismol are both toxic to cats. Pepto has aspirin in it. (Salicylic acid is ...
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| cat labor | 9/21/2009 |
Q: my cat has been leaking fluids for almost 3 days now, and still has not started to deliver. i am ...
A: This depends on her age, how many litters she has had, how long she has been pregnant. Any kind of ...
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| pancreatitis | 9/20/2009 |
Q: My Labrador came home from the vet Friday with a diagnosis of pancreatitis. They gave him IV fluids ...
A: You are on the right track Gina. Keep giving him the small amounts of food. The diarrhea will clear ...
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| cat not itself since being in a cattery | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Since my 1 year old male cat Theo spent 2 weeks in a cattery its been sleeping a lot and not eating ...
A: I am not sure what you are asking me. Why was he in a cattery? Are you talking about a breeding ...
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| Cat making grinding noises | 9/20/2009 |
Q: My 6 year old spayed domestic shorthair female has developed the habit of what sounds like teeth ...
A: Grinding and lip smacking don't make them vomit, but it is a herald of vomiting on its way. The ...
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| Border Collie | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My 1 1/2 year old female border collie was playing Frisbee (ten minutes max); she suddenly ran home, ...
A: Sounds like she had a case of low blood sugar. I am a bit confused however how 77 degrees is hotter ...
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| My cat is throwing up! | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I changed my cats food about 2 weeks ago and she just started throwing up today, could she have a ...
A: That sounds like a plan but remember that Iams no longer uses fixed-formulations (FF) which means ...
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| My cat | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a question for you.. My cat has recently eaten the top of my sons bottle nipple.. She has ...
A: Well here's another good reason for breastfeeding!!:-) If she only ate the tippy tip, it should ...
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| Mixing medications | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My 10 year old male lab mix takes soloxine (0.8mg) for his thyroid and Phenobarb (100MG) for ...
A: While I understand that giving him a sedative is useful from time to time, acepromazine is NOT the ...
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| Concerned about stray kitten's health | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Three weeks ago we found an injured stray kitten approx. 6 weeks old. We took it to the shelter and ...
A: your kitten has a distended belly from the roundworms AND from the Purina Kitten Chow. Kitten chow ...
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| Mother dog won't feed puppies | 9/18/2009 |
Q: My female won't feed her 2 1/2 week old puppies (they will be 3 weeks in 3 days). She has 9 of them. ...
A: Your dog might be ill. Most dogs, first litter or not, don't just stop taking care of their puppies ...
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| cocker spaniel | 9/18/2009 |
Q: hey i have a 6 year old cocker spaniel and for the past two weeks she hasn't wanted to eat her food, ...
A: I can tell you that your dog is very sick and needs to see a vet right away. Any dog that hasn't ...
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| Puppy pneumonia & growth plate injury | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I have an 12 week old mix lab breed puppy (weight 6.5lbs) that is currently being treated for ...
A: No 6.5 lb puppy needs to be put under for an xray. That is ridiculous. We never would put a puppy ...
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| Cat Leaning to One Side | 9/17/2009 |
Q: My cat has one eye dilated and the other is not. He's been laying in the same spot all day. I ...
A: Is this cat young? You didn't tell me. Is he current on his vaccinations, such as leukemia? Has he ...
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| dog | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Our female part terrier and part German shorthair for the past week every time you try to pet her on ...
A: Hard to say. Sounds like you are just exciting her scratching reflex on her sides. Sometimes having ...
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| Tumor | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 an one half year old female German shepherd. We took her to the vet and he said that she ...
A: How big is this tumor? We have taken off many tumors from dogs older than this. The problem is not ...
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| Cat throwing up | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a cat whose 7 years old now and he is very attatched to my daughter. We got him for her when ...
A: This does sound a lot like a behavioral problem. I have seen cats make themselves bulimic just to ...
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| sneezing dog | 9/16/2009 |
Q: my 13 year old Australian Shepard seems to be sneezing a lot the past few days. It only seems to be ...
A: Was she vaccinated for Kennel cough? was it intra-nasally or by injection? She might be coming down ...
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| Blood next to litter box | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Im so worried about my furry baby. She is about 10 years old, and seems to be in good health, ...
A: Any changes in diet, such as the people food and the treats, can certainly and most expectedly will ...
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| Cat seizures | 9/15/2009 |
Q: We have just adopted aa apparently healthy 3 year old female siamese cat from the animal shelter. ...
A: The more information you give the better so don't apologize for that. I am not a vet and cannot ...
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| Over eating dogs | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have two 6 year old Labs who have pretty bad over eating problems, they got in their food ...
A: If its been 24 hours and they are okay except for the diarrhea, then they should be okay. Keep ...
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| attacked by ants | 9/15/2009 |
Q: my baby, albino, splay legged budgie was attacked by ants, and a lot of them, i was at school, my ...
A: Well, as my profile says I don't do birds, but I would be worried about any ants that might have ...
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| 3 month old kitten | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I found a kitten under my window. It was skin and bones and covered with flies. I have a friend who ...
A: Pavel, while it is wonderful that you took in this little her/him, (you didn't state which sex it ...
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| Bird - Loerie (African) | 9/14/2009 |
Q: How long does it take for a Loerie to grow back it's tail feathers? My cat caught the bird and it ...
A: I am sorry Shireen, but as my profile says I don't do birds like these. There is a place in ...
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| fleas and distended stomach | 9/14/2009 |
Q: i just got a 7 week old rott pup today and i am totally in love with her. how ever after taking her ...
A: First of all, the bloat can be from the worms in her intestines. All puppies are born with ...
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| 17lb female maltese constipated | 9/14/2009 |
Q: my maltese will not eat for the last few days. Having a very tiny bowel movement. Keeps trying but ...
A: Milk with shredded wheat might give her diarrhea but if she has an impaction of some sort that will ...
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| Vaccination | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have 2 adult dogs (11yo and 3yo) who live inside the house and play/potty outside in our yard a ...
A: Yes they should. No dog is immune for life to parvo or to distemper. There is another form of ...
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| small white bumps on skin | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a six-month-old Dachshund from the SPCA where he was fed Science Diet. A couple ...
A: It's the food. You took him from the best food on the market to some unknown brand of unknown ...
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| sir, | 9/13/2009 |
Q: two months back a dog attack my duck and injured its neck and face.now the wound is to some extent ...
A: I am not a sir, but I also cannot tell you much about this wound since I cannot see it. You might ...
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| sleepy, lethargic, panting labrador | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Three days ago my boyfriend and I brought our 8 year old yellow lab to the beach. Being that we ...
A: Are you talking about the beach as in the ocean? Or a beach at a lake? Panting is a sign of pain, ...
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| pitbull | 9/13/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if i could still clip my three old month pitbull ears without him going through pain
A: There isn't a dog on earth that doesn't go through terrible pain when their ears are cropped. It ...
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| Horse knee chip | 9/12/2009 |
Q: My horse has a small chip in the back of his front knee. He was lame for a couple days but I think ...
A: I am sorry Lea but I do not do much equine medicine. I searched for an equine vet in here to answer ...
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| kittie breath losing teeth | 9/12/2009 |
Q: His back teeth fell out last night and this morning he has very bad breath. His gums are nice and ...
A: Five months old is a bit late to be losing his back molars since those are usually in by 4 months, ...
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| whats wrong? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: my kitten, Ryder, has been acting unusual for two days now. He's been sleeping ALOT, it looks as if ...
A: Yes he needs immediate attention. Kittens do not have much reserve Jessica, and when they are ...
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| puppy illness | 9/11/2009 |
Q: my pit is 4 and a half months old has parvo syptoms, but has the same syptoms as when he had some ...
A: Parvo causes the intestines to die off and be passed out of the rectum with a lot of blood. There ...
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| my cay Snowy | 9/11/2009 |
Q: My husband got a cat for me about a year ago and he a year old last month. about 2 days ago he ...
A: Fleas? No cat should have fleas these days with all the choices for flea control at your vets. That ...
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| dalmatian wont eat or drink? | 9/11/2009 |
Q: she was eating and drinking well up until 3 days ago and just completley stopped both ,i hate to ...
A: I am not sure what your question is Kathy. A dog of this age could have a tumor or some type of ...
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| my cay Snowy | 9/11/2009 |
Q: My husband got a cat for me about a year ago and he a year old last month. about 2 days ago he ...
A: Has Snowy been to the vet's for his shots? It is possible that he is having a reaction to the dust- ...
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| Dog eats carpet | 9/11/2009 |
Q: My sister has a mixed breed terrier that is around 11 years old. The dog has taken to eating carpet ...
A: The eating of unusual substances is called pica. There really is no known reason for it. Some have ...
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| 4 month old cat is gagging and dry heaving as though she's trying to cough up a hair ball | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Any help would be VERY APPRECIATED! Yesterday my four month old cat started dry heaving (for lack of ...
A: It sounds like she has a hairball that she is trying to get up. I am concerned about you bathing her ...
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| Any advice is great 4 my 10 w/o German Shepherd. | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Started noticing excessive scratching and whimpering mostly toward ears, I had to take to the vet ...
A: Yes it can. Trace amounts however do not mean he has an ear infection but it can be the start of ...
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| puppy illness | 9/10/2009 |
Q: my pit is 4 and a half months old has parvo syptoms, but has the same syptoms as when he had some ...
A: Parvo has pretty recognizable symptoms: vomiting, bloody diarrhea that smells like dead blood and ...
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| dog is acting strange | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I rescued Mannie about 2 months ago and he has been doing great, however a few days ago he started ...
A: When dog's usually start not being "themselves" it's because they are in pain, or have injured ...
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| puppy injured his leg by slipping in a puddle | 9/9/2009 |
Q: While playing catch in our apartment, my 5 month old German shepherd/golden retriever slipped in a ...
A: I would find another vet. That is way too much for an exam and xray. Besides, what are you going to ...
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| poodle constipation? | 9/9/2009 |
Q: 6 year old female poodle, 45 lbs. I feed her Innova for adult dogs. The bag says 2.5 cups a day ...
A: It would be hard to know if she is constipated if nothing has changed in her diet. It may be that ...
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| UTI | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 yr old dog that I am still trying to housebreak. I will think things are fine and then ...
A: Michelle, this is a problem that you are going to need the help of a behaviorist with. This goes ...
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| Constipated w/ slimey stool drips | 9/9/2009 |
Q: My cat Molly is having a problem i am hoping is not serious... She came in and tried to poop on my ...
A: She must have eaten something that is causing her some diarrhea issues. They will strain with ...
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| dog | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Ok here it goes my dog can walk somdays but somedays we have to pick her up to care her outside ...
A: Well you said it, she is old. She is having problems with her spine and the signals that her spine ...
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| dog with hives | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My 12 week old Catahoula/pit mix dog developed hives within a few hours of being treated with ...
A: While I have never heard of a dog getting hives from Frontline,(it's a nerve toxin) nothing ...
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| dog | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My one year old german shepard's head and jaw are swollen and his eyes are blood shot and popping ...
A: That's funny you said you were in Northern Illinois but this says you are from Canada. Yes one ...
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| 11 months old german shepherd first time heating | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My dog first time bleeding, starting 2 weeks ago, she is bleeding a lot, how long is bleeding and ...
A: The time period for a dog's estrus is 21 days total. They come into preestrus first, which is when ...
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| Urgently need to get a cat to vet | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I trapped her in a safe animal trap on Sat and then released her in my garage until vet was ...
A: There is nothing you can safely use at this point. It would have been advisable to have left her in ...
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| dog | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My one year old german shepard's head and jaw are swollen and his eyes are blood shot and popping ...
A: Holy cow Jason, I bet he looks just awful! This almost sounds like a snake bite reaction to me. Any ...
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| parvo virus | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My Chihuahua puppy is on the second day showing parvo symptoms. do you think its possible that he ...
A: If you can get enough pedialyte down him.It's pretty hard to keep a puppy hydrated without using ...
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| Cat Question | 9/6/2009 |
Q: This is actually a two part question. I have a male cat, just over 1 yr. old, maybe 1 1/2. Lately he ...
A: Well Stuart, that just makes me more suspicious that he has a neuritis in his back. I would ...
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| post heartworm treatment | 9/6/2009 |
Q: My 3y/o GSD was treated for heartworm, 2 months ago. She is doing well. How soon after treatment may ...
A: I am not sure what a GSD is, (german shorthair dog? german shepard dog?) but no dog should be bred ...
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| Cat Question | 9/6/2009 |
Q: This is actually a two part question. I have a male cat, just over 1 yr. old, maybe 1 1/2. Lately he ...
A: is this cat neutered? Sometimes un-neutered males will develop a type of aggression that is sexually ...
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| sick cat | 9/5/2009 |
Q: i just read a question about a mans cat vomiting, and not eating or drinking, they said to go to the ...
A: Mary, My first questions to you would be these: what did the kitten die from? What are you feeding ...
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| eyes | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I have a lab/great Dane mix. His eyes have been crusty with a slight yellow discharge. Also now the ...
A: I always tell everyone that any pet with an eye issue needs to see the vet. Eyes are pretty ...
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| Cat Vestibular, Stroke or Tumor? | 9/5/2009 |
Q: First, I need to give a little background. My 14 1/2 year old cat went completely blind overnight ...
A: Wow Shauna, This poor cat is really going through it isn't she? If I would have to guess at what ...
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| itchy dog | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I changed food on my dog several months ago and he started scratching (nothing else changed ...
A: Ear infections and itching are usually indicative of yeast infections, not food intolerances. ...
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| Feline Abscess...worried | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 16yr old spayed female cat. She has been an indoor cat most of her life. We moved out to ...
A: If you don't get some antibiotics into her soon the chances of you losing her increase by the day. ...
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| Cats | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My cat has been loosing a lot of hair lately. Every time she would bathe herself she would leave ...
A: There are many things that can cause this kind of hair loss, or alopecia. Over-licking is one of the ...
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| Boxer Heat Cycles | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My 6 year old Boxer was bred once at 5 years of age and produced a healthy litter of 7. It's now ...
A: Well she just may be telling you that her days of whelping are up. Did she have any litters with the ...
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| chowchow-stopping heet | 9/3/2009 |
Q: my female chow chow is approaching 8 yrs old, she has had only one litter of 4 puppies back in 04, ...
A: Most dogs stop going into heat when they are seniors, which is what your dog is. She should never be ...
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| Cats Fleas Scratching | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have 3 cats who go in and out of the house all day & they acquired fleas. I've used Frontline as ...
A: Ben, It's good that you are doing what you can for the flea problem, but the biggest problem with ...
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| What would cause a cat to have a runny nose? | 9/3/2009 |
Q: We have 4 cats that live indoors only and one cat that comes in and goes out. They range in ages ...
A: Without knowing what these cat's vaccination history is it would be impossible to say what this ...
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| wierd | 9/3/2009 |
Q: my dog is acting weird. she is all of a sudden wanting to cuddle and is very concerned about one of ...
A: Is this dog spayed? If not, did she just come out of heat? Sounds like a false pregnancy but there ...
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| Boston Terrier and wall eye | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a litter of Boston pups that are almost 8 weeks old. The problem is that 1 of the larger ...
A: I think you pretty much answered your own question. It seems obvious that the male of these two is ...
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| Great Dane Ear Cropping - To old to do so? | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I am thinking about getting a 13week Old Great Dane from a Reputable Breeder, She has no Vets in the ...
A: You are taking a huge risk having a dog this age ear's cropped. There is a huge amount of aftercare, ...
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| cats urine | 9/2/2009 |
Q: after i got home today my mother in law had told me my cat was lying around all day, not eating ...
A: Cloudy urine in a male cat can turn into a deadly problem very quickly. You are lucky that he is ...
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| puppy vomitting | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 week old miniature toy poodle. I've had him for 5 days now. He's been great. This ...
A: Your puppy most likely picked up Parvo at the breeders. It takes 7-10 days to incubate this virus, ...
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| Sneezing and diarrhea? | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My grandmothers cat who is probably 7yrs(?) has been sneezing alot lately. She has also had diarrhea ...
A: No, it's not a common problem unless the cat is sick with a virus. If the cat isn't vaccinated or ...
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| my puppy that has had seizures, resulting in brain damage | 9/1/2009 |
Q: My ten plus week yorkie, playful full of life.. had to sleep in my arms or by me.. His mother also ...
A: Lorraine, You have no way of knowing that there is any brain damage without having an EEC run on ...
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| why is my cat's tummy saggy? | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have a one year old persian female. Not spayed and never had a litter yet. I noticed after ...
A: While this is more common in spayed females it is rather common in Persians of all ages. If you are ...
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| Male to Male Aggression | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I am about to give a home to a 3 year old male Golden Retriever. The person I am taking him from is ...
A: Well this is a lot more involved then I can tell you but in my experience I do know that unless this ...
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| Black stools | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have Spitz of 13 month old.He is now suffering from black stools ,sometimes hard or sometime ...
A: I am not a sir nor am I a vet, but a vet tech. Black stools usually indicate some kind of bleeding ...
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| Cat Constipation | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Delilah, is in renal failure and holding on. She is eating and drinking, we are giving her sub-cu ...
A: No they are not the same for a puppy. Old cats in renal failure are often constipated because they ...
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| My guinea pig can't eat | 8/30/2009 |
Q: We have 2 Guinea pigs about 5 yrs old. My daughter mentioned one was not eating very much, Usually ...
A: While I don't do guinea pigs as per my profile I know that if you tell me this pig is eating ground ...
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| Itchy Skin | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old Pekingese. She seems to not be comfortable in her own skin. She "digs" and ...
A: Most dogs that dig and scratch are suffering from FAD or flea allergy dermatitis. Fleas are still ...
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| Shih Tzu Skin Problems | 8/30/2009 |
Q: our 12 month femail Shig Tzu has just had a really bad case of a hot spot. its ok now, after ...
A: I would have to say that a homemade diet of chicken rice and vegetables sounds good, but it totally ...
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| Chow/Sheltie - will not eat & has been sick all summer. | 8/29/2009 |
Q: My dog got sick the beginning of summer. He ate a rabbit killed and left by our cat. He responded ...
A: If your dog has been sick for four months that is a long time. Has your vet tested this dog for ...
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| Sick Dog =( | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I woke up this morning to my 11 year old springer/lab mix throwing up. There wasn't a lot of ...
A: No, the vet will not refuse your business because of her lack of vaccines. But what worries me is ...
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| Pup died of parvo | 8/29/2009 |
Q: My six month old Scooby just passed 8/28/09 from parvo- 1. Is my 4 year old Kaiya safe, she had her ...
A: I am sorry to hear about Scooby. It is never easy to lose a dog, no matter the age. Parvo virus is ...
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| Eye Infection | 8/29/2009 |
Q: My puppy is 4 months old and this afternoon, we thought he was stung by a bee in the middle of his ...
A: Any time an eye is swollen (I am guessing that is what you meant?) you need to have the vet see it. ...
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| Hair Lose | 8/28/2009 |
Q: For about a year now, my cat has been losing her fur. It started with just a little spot by the base ...
A: Sounds like bi-lateral alopecia which just means hair loss on both side of the cat. Fleas can bring ...
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| Anal glands | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have asked you some questions before about my dog who has anal gland issues. He is now 1 year old ...
A: Rachel, as we have discussed, there is a chance of problems with the surgery, but a good vet with ...
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| Heart broken at the loss of my pup in less than 12 hours, please help! | 8/28/2009 |
Q: OK i grew up on a ranch tending cattle and horses, and some sick dogs, I have gotten 3 dogs through ...
A: Oh Shannon, I am so sorry to hear this about your dog. It sounds as if he had a very virulent case ...
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| Shaking | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 year-old golden retriever. She has been growing old gracefully - happy, energetic, ...
A: I know this can be a pretty scary looking situation. She most likely has suffered from what you ...
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| cat | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My cat had a seziure and her eye sight was bad. She is about 16 yrs now, and this happend about 1 ...
A: I don't see how giving lutein now is going to help if the retina is already detached. There are no ...
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| worm in pet food | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I just bought a pack of puppy food with the brand name starting with a "H", and its expire date in ...
A: Well that does make it difficult to return it but I would go to a local merchant that sells it and ...
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| Cortisone Injection | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old golden retriever who has had 2 yeast infections in her ears. The vet (who is ...
A: The ears must have been extremely inflammed for him to give her a shot of vetalog or Depo Medrol for ...
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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: I am not a doctor and there is no procedure at this age other than implants that will help his ears ...
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| Why did my dog die! | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My dog was a healthy 5 1/2 yr old Louisiana Leopard Dog. All shots and meds up to date, heart worm, ...
A: Beth, I am really sorry to hear of your loss. This is a devastating way to lose a dog. Unfortunately ...
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| Help | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have three dogs one Yorke, one Jack Russell and one lab. The Yorke is the most aggressive, while ...
A: this can indeed be a problem with some serious consequences. My first question to you is are these ...
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| Flea Control | 8/26/2009 |
Q: With all this hot weather, we, like a lot of others, have a flea problem. We have 3 cats that are ...
A: First of all, you NEED an IGR. And badly. You see fleas on your cats and all your methods of ...
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| choosing a dog | 8/26/2009 |
Q: i just wanted to ask you which is a better dog a yorkie or a pomeranian for what i need: Can be left ...
A: You definitely want a Yorkie then! They are much calmer, don't bark quite as much as a Pom, and ...
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| My Kitten's fleas | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Dr., Recently I took in a 5-6 week old kitten. The kitten stays outside (many reasons) and this ...
A: I am not a vet but I do have a ton of information for you about fleas! First of all you need to know ...
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| puppy vomited 3 times | 6/14/2009 |
Q: my puppy is 4 months and 1 week old. he is a pit bull. last time i fed him between 4 - 4:30 pm as i ...
A: You haven't mentioned vaccination history with this dog. I am not sure you are aware of this but pit ...
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| Beagle | 6/14/2009 |
Q: First, please allow me to tell you how I admire you for answering these questions. I read your ...
A: I appreciate that. As you know then that I am not a vet but I can give you some suggestions. Most ...
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| Is my cat blocked? | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I'm very worried about my cat and I thank you in advance for any advice you can offer: My 3-year ...
A: I doubt if he was over-hydrated but moving is very stressful for them. They usually sleep off stress ...
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| Rescued baby bunny | 6/14/2009 |
Q: My children rescued a baby bunny from a cat. We have not been able to locate his nest and are unsure ...
A: Bunnies like this are very hard to care for. If he has long ears tipped in black he is a black ...
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| Followup question | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I sent you a question about flea control last week and you provided me wonderfully detailed info. I ...
A: Just remember that there are much more dangerous things outside for cats than fleas. He can go ...
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| CERF EYE EXAM | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I recently had a litter of Shetland Sheepdogs CERF eye examed at 7-1/2 weeks. This is the earliest ...
A: This is something I am not qualified to answer but I can tell you that there is plenty of ...
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| kennel cough | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have recently got an 8 year old dog from the RSPCA, he is on antibiotics for kennel cough, I have ...
A: No Zac, you not being mean and you are preventing the spread of kennel cough around your ...
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| Do you know anything about raccoons? | 6/13/2009 |
Q: We have a baby raccoon about 1 1/2 month old who will not stop sucking on us. When we deny her, she ...
A: Raccoons are not weaned until they are around 7-9 weeks old. Yours is only 5 weeks old. We weaned ...
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| food for senior poodle | 6/12/2009 |
Q: We rescued our little Mary Kate from a kill shelter last Saturday. She has peridontal disease and ...
A: Bless you for adopting her. She will do much better with those teeth pulled but she doesn't have to ...
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| My cat has a scabby nose with no hait on it. | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I live in Florida and my 2 cats go inside and outside as they please. They stay in our yard and I ...
A: Most of the cats we have seen with scabby noses are from mosquito or fly bites. Advantage doesn't ...
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| a poodle peeing blood, is it very bad? | 6/12/2009 |
Q: our poodle peed on the the floor this morning and he never does, and about 10 minutes ago, he peed ...
A: Any dog that is passing blood in the urine needs to see a vet right away. It could be bladder ...
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| skinned cat tail | 6/12/2009 |
Q: we rescued a kitten tonight and the tail looks like someone skinned it. My question is, will the ...
A: That depends on what you mean by "skinned." If the skin has been ripped off and all you see is a ...
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| egg binding | 6/11/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering if i add whet germ oil to my cockateil dish once a while if it will prevend egg ...
A: As it states in my profile I do not answer bird questions like these. I only can give advice on wild ...
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| Vaccinationing my puppy | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 week old puppy. He is part Lab/Vizsla, 10 and a 1/2 lbs. I need to get him vaccinated. ...
A: You might want to wait another week since his immune system is building up his blood at the moment. ...
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| Dachshund-Swollen Nipples | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Our two year old Dachshund has developed very swollen nipples and a bad rash on the skin covering ...
A: Swollen nipples are from her upcoming estrus. If you are not breeding this dog spaying her will ...
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| guinea pig hay mite | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have been given ivermectin to apply at two weekly intervals. My concern is whether the other pig ...
A: While I am not a guinea pig expert by any means common sense says to get rid of all the bedding and ...
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| ducks | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I live on a lake. There are many (20 - 30) Canadian geese here, as well as a male and female goose ...
A: For some reason, Canada geese aren't fond of mallards. We have 35 Canada geese on our college's lake ...
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| Older cat with URI/symptoms | 6/10/2009 |
Q: My 16 yr old cat recently developed a URI from a foster cat I've been caring for. He's got other ...
A: To be honest with you I have never seen that happen, but Calicivirus is not very common these days. ...
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| Arthritis | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Connell, since Dr. Connor is not available at this time, do you mind help me this time? I'm attached ...
A: There is a food made by Hills called J/D that has all the things in it she needs for healthy joints ...
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| Arthritis | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Connell, since Dr. Connor is not available at this time, do you mind help me this time? I'm attached ...
A: Well I don't like to disagree with your vet but xrays will most certainly show stages of arthritis. ...
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| Arthritis | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Connell, since Dr. Connor is not available at this time, do you mind help me this time? I'm attached ...
A: First of all Janet, I am not a doctor. I state that implicitly in my profile. Secondly, I concur ...
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| Allergies | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old lab started getting a rash in his crotch. i took him to the vet and they said that it ...
A: Rashes of this nature can be anything from chigger bites to grass allergies. Food allergies rarely ...
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| labor in dogs | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My female pomapoo went into labor around 10am yesterday and died around 9pm. She started out ...
A: Not necessarily eclampsia but she died because the first puppy was stuck. I don't really know what ...
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| labor in dogs | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My female pomapoo went into labor around 10am yesterday and died around 9pm. She started out ...
A: I am really sorry for your loss.I am sorry she suffered for so long in labor also. It must have been ...
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| FLEA CONTROL | 6/9/2009 |
Q: This is the first time I've used the flea control that you quirt onto the cat's neck and back area. ...
A: I understand your concern to have a flea free pet. Once fleas get into the house they can really ...
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| Seizure in Boston Terrier/vision loss | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My 10 yr old Boston Terrier has had a few seizures over the last 5 years. Our vet advised to just ...
A: Vision changes are not common with seizures unless there are other parts of the brain being ...
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| Inverted Sneeze & sneezing blooding mucous | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My beagle is 6 yrs old. He was born in South Florida, and lived there for 4 yrs. He has been living ...
A: I would say that any dog that starts sneezing blood and yellow mucous has a serious infection going ...
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| rescue kitten needs to suckle | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Good morning, My recently acquired rescue kitty (born 3/15, neutered male) persistently tries to ...
A: Jo Ann, this behavior is not at all unusual for a young kitten. I had adopted two kittens in 1994 ...
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| Feedback on calf with broken leg | 6/8/2009 |
Q: this is not a question, but rather feedback on a calf with a broken leg that you helped me with in ...
A: Adele, She is gorgeous! You did a great job on her. Congratulations on such a great outcome. As ...
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| My cat behaves strangely | 6/8/2009 |
Q: my cat meow loudly, she was not meow before at all (rarely). and when i go to check her i feel ...
A: I do not understand what you mean by her legs are wide open? Back legs or her front legs? Could she ...
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| dogs kidneys | 6/7/2009 |
Q: the vet tomorrow regarding a possible problem with my 8 year old retrievers kidneys/liver. I know ...
A: Unless the stick was coated with something that was toxic to dogs it is highly unlikely that it ...
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| Dog ate reptile medicine! | 6/7/2009 |
Q: My 11 year old dog managed to jump on my desk and somehow stole a box of reptile medicine that was ...
A: The ingredients in this is just a lot of vitamin supplementation. I don't see anything in it that ...
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| boxer | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Hai, i have got a male boxer his age is about 7 months now, actully he is very thin for this reason ...
A: I have no growth charts and they seem impossible to find on the internet. The best I can tell you is ...
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| Cushing's Disease and prednisone | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 year old Shepherd mix diagnosed with Cushing's disease. She did not respond well to ...
A: I am a bit confused as to why you are giving prednisone to a dog with Cushing's Disease. This is a ...
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| Thorn in Cats Paw | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Is there any way I can get a thorn out of my cats pad on his front foot. I took tweezers and only ...
A: It's pretty rare to see a cat with a thorn in a pad.I have no clue what you can numb it with. For ...
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| in heat swelling bitch mating | 6/6/2009 |
Q: We have a cavalier female who is having her first season. She is very swollen, she is bleeding, ...
A: No you didn't mention that and no, I am sorry I have no photos of that. Maybe your vet can look at ...
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| in heat swelling bitch mating | 6/6/2009 |
Q: We have a cavalier female who is having her first season. She is very swollen, she is bleeding, ...
A: The main thing you would see is her vestibule, which is the opening that leads up into the urethra. ...
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| dog may have eaten something toxic | 6/6/2009 |
Q: My dog was alone in the car for a few minutes. During that time she located and shredded a package ...
A: Usually those are full of silica, which is ground up glass that absorbs moisture. Other ones have ...
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| mammary tumours in my dog | 6/6/2009 |
Q: i hope you may be able to help me. 7 weeks ago i found a large lump on one side of my dog chakka(who ...
A: Dorne, I am sorry that this has happened to your sweet dog. I just lost my 15 yr old cat so I know ...
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| Breeding | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old boxer, it is 10 days after she was done bleeding, am I too late to breed her ...
A: Dogs are in pre-estrus for seven days, they bleed for seven days and then are in post-estrus for ...
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| cat | 6/5/2009 |
Q: how can u tell if a cat is ready to have her babys and how long are they pregnat 4
A: Cats are pregnant for nine weeks. They get very heavy and their nipples start to enlarge a few weeks ...
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| My Black Lab | 6/5/2009 |
Q: My black lab kept jumping our fence and getting out until we finally found a way to keep her ...
A: So first of all she was running off because she was in heat I am guessing. It is good that she is ...
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| Revolution Dog to Cat Conversion | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I don't want to kill my cat, so please check my math: According to an earlier post, a cat gets 3mg ...
A: I never will and never would ever recommend using the canine size of any topical on a cat or cats. ...
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| Puppy pooping blood | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Today, for the first time, when she pooped, blood ...
A: Bright red blood is usually a sign of irritation in the colon and around the rectum. Changes in ...
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| 14yr old dog sick | 6/4/2009 |
Q: few days back my 14yr old was having a wound in his leg,by mistake we applied an expired antiseptic ...
A: Expired antiseptics don't usually cause any swelling, they just are not as effective. Something else ...
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| breathing problem | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My chocolate lab mix is 13 years old. She has been breathing funny for a month. We have taken her to ...
A: Well I am not a vet Heidi but panting and pacing are usually associated with lung/and or heart ...
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| breathing problem | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My chocolate lab mix is 13 years old. She has been breathing funny for a month. We have taken her to ...
A: Well I am going to guess that she is on Heartworm prevention, being from Georgia and the vet surely ...
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| Loss of bladder control in beloved pet | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I adopted a Cairn terrier mix four and a half years ago and she is the most wonderful dog! She was ...
A: Kate, if it is behavioral, it has to do with a lack of nerve impulses in her brain or in her spine ...
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| my cat is losing hair | 6/3/2009 |
Q: my cat is losing his hair and he is losing weight. He walks around with his tongue out. I have ...
A: I don't know why he would walk around with his tongue hanging out unless he was dehydrated. I ...
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| RABIES VACCINE REACTION | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Today is Wed and last Saturday my dog had his 3 yr rabies vaccine. All Saturday he was extreemly ...
A: Time is one of the things that will help this dog. He most likely won't get any worse, just a little ...
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| Loss of bladder control in beloved pet | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I adopted a Cairn terrier mix four and a half years ago and she is the most wonderful dog! She was ...
A: First of all, what is this:A few days ago I started her on *******, giving her a quarter of a pill ...
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| kitten | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old kitten. When she was 1 month old, I was laying next to her and I was petting ...
A: She would have had issues long before now. But she could have any number of things if she hasn't ...
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| Thyroid Medication | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My 6 yr old Pom has been on Soloxine 1 tab (.1mg) in the am and 1/2 a tab in the evenings for 6 ...
A: I really don't know the reason for a twice a day dosage except to keep the blood levels up more than ...
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| Dog eye cyst | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My Golden retriever recently developed what looks like a small cyst on the corner of his eye (on the ...
A: Your dog has probably developed what is called 'cherry eye.' It is when the gland in the third ...
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| cat - sensitivity to flea medication | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I'm a new cat custodian, and I thought the spot treatment would help the cat I'm taking care of. ...
A: You did the right thing by washing it off of her Molly. Sargeants really needs to be removed from ...
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| Intact male aggression toward neutered male | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have three German Shepherds. One year and a half intact male, a spayed 8 year old female, and a ...
A: Heather, We don't think they know the dog is neutered,but they do know it is a male. That is all ...
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| Dog's death | 6/1/2009 |
Q: We had our Rotweiller for only two years. Noticed she didn't act right on Saturday and vomited all ...
A: It's pretty hard to guess at the death of any dog online. I always suggest the pet be taken in to ...
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| Tick Bite Site Lump | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I found a tick on my 1 year old German Shepherd last week. I thought it was just a piece of dirt or ...
A: These kind of reactions are not at all uncommon Heather. There is an irritant in the saliva of the ...
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| cat | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Is it bad to feed a cat milk twice a day? Also, my cat stays outside a lot,yet he always comes ...
A: For the first question, yes. Cats are lactose intolerant as soon as they are weaned. Cow's milk is ...
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| pink eye in cats | 6/1/2009 |
Q: can pink eye be transmitted between humans and pets? can this be prevented?
A: While I know for a fact that bacterial conjunctivitis (which is what pink eye is) is contagious ...
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| My pitbull is 13 and pooping in his sleep | 5/31/2009 |
Q: My 13 year old pit-bull has been for the last 1 1/2 years had a consistent cough i would almost ...
A: 13 is very old for a pit bull. Coughing can be anything from heartworms to heart failure. A visit to ...
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| Weepy Eyes | 5/31/2009 |
Q: My Llasa Apso has watery eyes. The problem is that the water dries under her eyes and gets very ...
A: This is a common complaint with small dogs that have buggy eyes. It is a breed problem. You can ask ...
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| Yorkie Behavior | 5/30/2009 |
Q: My 3 yr old yorkie has been having certain 'episodes' lately, about once a month. He sort of starts ...
A: This sounds like a case of petite mal seizures. Petite mal seizure are much different than the ...
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| My Dingy Cats Behind | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My cat has a persistent issue with her vaginal area. It has a foul odor that smells like strong ...
A: Melissa, ANY food you feed other than the C/D is going to negate the good the C/D will do for her. ...
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| Puppy's dry skin | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am currently feeding my four-year-old miniature schnauzer Rachael Ray food for dogs (not ...
A: First of all, never feed an adult dog puppy food. There is way too much protein in it for a mature ...
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| dog | 5/29/2009 |
Q: my dog recently had anal gland surgery over 3 wks ago but she is still sitting down quickly on her ...
A: What kind of surgery did she have? Did she have them removed? Repaired? Cleaned out under an ...
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| cat's disappearance | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am just trying to figure out what may have happened to my missing cat. He is 9 yrs old, had a ...
A: Sandra, I am very sorry to hear about your cat. I have lost a few myself to the great outdoors and I ...
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| My Dingy Cats Behind | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My cat has a persistent issue with her vaginal area. It has a foul odor that smells like strong ...
A: This cat sounds like she is also overweight. What kind of special food was she put on? Interstitial ...
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| 18 Month goldendoodle with diarreha & vomiting | 5/28/2009 |
Q: We live in the Chicago area of IL. Harley currently weighs 61 lbs (dropped from 65 lbs in January ...
A: There are many issues that Harley could be facing here. He has been treated for the parasite problem ...
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| cats vomiting | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have 4 cats who I feed with Science Diet. All but one throws up regularly--each throws up about ...
A: Stick with Science Diet. That is the best food on the market. (I have been feeding and recommending ...
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| cats vomiting | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have 4 cats who I feed with Science Diet. All but one throws up regularly--each throws up about ...
A: Well this is odd indeed but there are different things going on with all of them. The vomit that is ...
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| 15 year old cat, dental problems, heart murmur | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have 5 14+yr old cats~ all have had or have dental problems (teeth extractions, etc.). Currently, ...
A: While I am not a vet, I would also ve concerned about putting my cats through this. I would ...
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| Dog having eye twitching problems | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Just wanted to get a opinion before I have to spend thousands of dollars in testing. My dog ...
A: Eye twitching back and forth like this is called nystagmus and it is caused (usually) by some sort ...
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| Hair loss in a "Z" shaped pattern,4 yr.Yellow Lab | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Our 4 year old Yellow Lab has hair loss on both haunches in an odd "Z" type pattern and it appears ...
A: If you have taken this dog in to see this vet about this when she was younger and this has now ...
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| Sore on lip | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My dog has a sore on the outside of her lip. The way she sometimes closes her mouth, it makes her ...
A: The only time this would happen is if the tooth itself were out of position. When the canines are ...
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| panosteists | 5/26/2009 |
Q: "Hello, Thank you for taking the time to answer this question. I would like to know your thoughts ...
A: Calcium is the LAST thing you want to give this dog. It is the imbalance of the calcium/phosphorus ...
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| Siamese cat wit possible liver disease | 5/26/2009 |
Q: i have a 4 and a half siamese male who's neutered. he's started to act very strangely for the past ...
A: I am sorry but without knowing what the test results are I couldn't begine to tell you whether or ...
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| Yorkie Difficulty Swallowing | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 3-yr old Yorkie and the past day or so he seems to be having trouble swallowing, and is ...
A: He is a bit too young to be getting a collapsing trachea. He could just have a sore throat, a grass ...
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| black lab eddie 5 years old | 5/26/2009 |
Q: We have a black lab, 5 years old, very healthy, this morning was pacing, couldn't get comfortable ...
A: Could be that his anal glands are bothering him a lot. This happens now and then to even large dogs. ...
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| Cat with allergies? | 5/23/2009 |
Q: Greetings. We have a 6 year old female indoor-only mixed breed shorthaired cat. Her name is ...
A: Well, textbook thinking will tell you that most animals do not suffer from allergies the way that we ...
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| Young Stray Cat and kittens | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have been feeding a young stray cat who recently gave birth. She comes by every afternoon to eat ...
A: She won't quit taking care of them unless something happens to them. Watch her from a distance, not ...
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| puppy consently throwing up | 5/22/2009 |
Q: Me and my husband just got a female german shepard puppy yesterday (5/21/09). She is only 10 weeks ...
A: Well, yes, something is wrong. Could just be stress from the change in environment also. But when ...
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| chronic renal failure | 5/22/2009 |
Q: my best friend who is a german shepherd cross 16 years old was diagnosed with chronic renal failure ...
A: I know how difficult this is- I just lost my own 15 yr old cat to renal failure last Saturday. You ...
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| drooling cat | 5/22/2009 |
Q: One of my cats drools when he purrs, which makes most people want to stop petting him since he gets ...
A: Drooling is just an emotional response to the pleasure he is feeling. I know a lot of people don't ...
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| Young Stray Cat and kittens | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have been feeding a young stray cat who recently gave birth. She comes by every afternoon to eat ...
A: About the only thing you can do is follow her at some point. Most cats that act like her will ...
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| Puppy eyes | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have the choice of two shetland sheepdog pups. They are both from a reputable breeder/judge - ...
A: I no of no surgery called this for any dog. Docking is done on the tails of dogs. Shetland sheepdogs ...
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| chihuahua has injured left hind leg. | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I was playing with my chihuahua, she was standing on her two hind legs, then all of a sudden she ...
A: You didn't mention her age but it sounds like she might have one of two things: Either she has a ...
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| Swollen Tail on Lab | 5/17/2009 |
Q: Sophie, our 9 yr old lab mix (lab retvr-shep mix), has a swollen tail at the very top but yet the ...
A: Well since you didn't mention how long her tail has been 'swollen' and considering that she is about ...
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| Snot From Dog | 5/7/2009 |
Q: l have a mixed breed chow/shep. We adopted her and have had her for six months. l immediately took ...
A: Has this dog been sedated and the nose scoped? We have found old, rotten foxtails in noses like ...
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| Cat question | 5/6/2009 |
Q: About 2 hours ago our vet gave our 6 year old male cat, Sylvester, prednisone for allergies and ...
A: Cats sense many things we don't and he is most likely smelling the vet hospital all over Sylvester. ...
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| Urine Discharge | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My neutered male standard schnauzer is 13 years old. After a walk of about ½ mile, when the dog ...
A: John your dog may be having some prostrate, bladder or kidney problems. While prostrate issues are ...
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| Black spot on cat's gum | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my 3 year old cat. She is Calico. Few weeks ago I noticed a black spot on ...
A: Probably nothing. Most calico's develop pigmentation spots all over their gums and lips as they age ...
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| rapid weight gain in 10 y old lab mix | 5/6/2009 |
Q: She's gained quite a bit she carries it mostly in her hind quarters.I monitor her food intake. She ...
A: It is hard to say what would cause this without blood work to determine if it is her thyroid. That ...
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| lazy cat ,lost weight | 5/5/2009 |
Q: my kitty is 7 yrs old male he seems to have lost a bit of weight and sleeps a lot his fur also does ...
A: Your cat needs to see a vet. Weight loss in cats can be very serious. A coat that looks different ...
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| chronic diarrhea in young cat | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My cat has had chronic diarrhea for 3 months. She was on Hills I/D dry food for about 6 weeks which ...
A: I don't believe that vomiting is a hallmark of colitis. Blood occurs most frequently from the ...
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| Lump | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My dog have a lump on the lower right side ,under her rib cage. Do you know what this could be?
A: A lump could be anything from a cyst to a fatty tumor to a cancerous growth. The best thing to do is ...
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| cat skin allergies | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My cat is a 5yr old calico. She is declawed and fixed. A few weks ago she kept sneezing and was very ...
A: This sounds like a case of Miliary Dermatitis or Eczema, or scabby cat as some vets call it. It can ...
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| Hearing Loss | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Recently our 12 year old Schnauzer/Terrier dog had dental surgery to remove 12 teeth. It was ...
A: At 12 yrs old of course most dog's hearing is starting to go, but since the jawbones are in close ...
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| chronic diarrhea in young cat | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My cat has had chronic diarrhea for 3 months. She was on Hills I/D dry food for about 6 weeks which ...
A: No I have not but I have no faith in Royal Canin foods. They are not consistently made. It sounds ...
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| Epiglottis Surery? | 5/4/2009 |
Q: .. I found a letter from another lady that described what my dad's dog did (who passed away after an ...
A: If you read that then you probably also read me telling her that I am not a vet and cannot diagnose ...
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| Stained fur around urethra- follow up | 5/3/2009 |
Q: My female 4 1/2 month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has the fur around the urethra stained a ...
A: That sounds like the oils from her skin in the area that cake up with dirt and then falls away. That ...
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| itching | 5/3/2009 |
Q: our miniature schnauzer has been itching his undercarriage, bottom of legs and paws off and on for ...
A: I am not familiar with the term "pirating from the vet" unless you held him up with a dagger? ...
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| Outdoor Cat | 5/3/2009 |
Q: My cat is an outdoor kitty. He usually does not stay out all night but last night he did. He came ...
A: Chances are really good that he got into a fight and squirted his own anal glands all over himself. ...
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| anal glands in dog | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have a basic question about a dogs anal glands. I know alittle about them but cant find the answer ...
A: KY is preferable because it doesn't eat up the gloves the way petroleum jelly or Vaseline does. They ...
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| anal glands in dog | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have a basic question about a dogs anal glands. I know alittle about them but cant find the answer ...
A: It does come with experience Rachel. It's a feeling kind of thing. You would have to really squeeze ...
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| doberman puppy | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I just adopted a 19-week old Doberman puppy. Unfortunately, he has spent his first 19 weeks in a ...
A: Well you have your work cut out for you Ketsia. This dog is going to need a firm and loving hand to ...
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| Cat with Lymphoma & IBS not eating | 5/2/2009 |
Q: My cat is about 13 years old & was diagnosed about a year ago with early lymphoma (intestinal) & ...
A: Michelle. Prednisone is supposed to stimulate the appetite. However, when a cat with these ...
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| anal glands in dog | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have a basic question about a dogs anal glands. I know alittle about them but cant find the answer ...
A: This is one question that most likely no one knows the real answer to. For the most part, yes it is ...
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| Balanced diet for finicky toothless feline | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have an older cat with no teeth - truly not a one at this point. He has been on canned food for ...
A: Korina, I am confused why you think he cannot digest dry food? Vomiting up food that is whole is ...
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| Cat Problem | 5/1/2009 |
Q: we own a 9 year old male brown tabby cat, Max. Lately he has been very sluggish. He has lost a ...
A: A cat that loses weight, is lethargic and uninterested in food is seriously ill. The pleasant ...
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| Heart worm pills | 5/1/2009 |
Q: With all of the different heart worm medication on the market it is difficult at make a decision. ...
A: Well first of all I hope this dog is already on heartworm pills. If not he/she needs to be tested to ...
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| Spay/Neuter Question | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have 2 four month old kittens (male and female) that are scheduled to be spayed and neutered next ...
A: First of all, I am not a proponent of neutering a 4 month old male cat. Females are fine at that ...
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| Aggressive cat | 4/30/2009 |
Q: In brief - I have three cats 2 female and 1 male for years. The male just had his ear canal removed ...
A: I would take him back to the vet that did this surgery and have him check him over for some kind of ...
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| megaesophagus...is my dog dying? | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My lab is 6 yrs. old. He was born with megaesophagus and a pouch that developed off the side of his ...
A: Lynda, if your dog has this many changes that he is going through with a condition as serious as ...
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| "Potty Training" | 4/29/2009 |
Q: My dog is 14 weeks old, and I have tried almost everything to get her trained to go outside. She ...
A: Well she should be in the habit of eating her food, that is what it is for. You didn't tell me your ...
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| Puppy | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I just got a 12 week old german shep puppy a few days ago. We had a 600mile trip and she was ...
A: Wow that is one long trip to get a puppy! All puppies should have at least one 7 way vaccination. ...
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| German shepherd puppy-- age to be taken around other dogs?? | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I am picking up my german shepherd puppy (which is about 9-10 weeks old) on friday-- I have been ...
A: A 9-10 week old puppy should have had Two sets of shots by now. One at 6 weeks, one at 9 weeks. He ...
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| vet research questions | 4/29/2009 |
Q: and i was wondering if you could answers these 10 question? Q1. Why did you select this carrer? ...
A: Jessica, A.. I am not a vet and B, they do not let us or like us to answer homework questions. Most ...
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| DOG LEG | 4/28/2009 |
Q: MY dog is acting like his paw hurts i check to see if there is any thing in paw and nothing he only ...
A: Cheyenne, It is quite possible that he has arthritis in his joints. But it can be many things, so ...
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| rescued wild 3 week old bunny | 4/28/2009 |
Q: About 2 weeks ago, my husband and I rescued 2 baby bunnies at my work (landscapers destroyed nest ...
A: Hard to say. if he is eating well and moving okay chances are good he will be fine. Maybe not ...
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| Cat's weight | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 11 year old cat. She is very overweight and eating prescrip food isn't cutting it. I'm ...
A: Heather, forgive me for asking but why isn't the prescription food cutting it? I have seen dozens ...
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| pregnant dog | 4/28/2009 |
Q: ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL FOODS OR VITAMINS THAT SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED TO A PREGNANT AMERICAN PIT BULL ...
A: You need to feed her a top quality PUPPY food until the puppies are weaned. That doesn't mean Purina ...
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| Puppys Eyes | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have a lab/boxer mix puppy. She is 7 months old! She has a little bit of goop coming out of her ...
A: Well this is two different things. There is nothing you can do for her eye until the vet sees her ...
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| putt labor | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Our pit has been in labor for 24 hr and just had first pup with my assistance i had had to pull the ...
A: There is no way to know that. A lot of times the first one is stuck and thus dead and then they ...
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| blood in puppy stool | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have a nine week old Maltipoo she has had deworming shots and is due for more,she has small ...
A: Blood in stool in small amounts is usually caused by irritations in the rectum inside. Changes of ...
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| Round worms | 4/26/2009 |
Q: she was shaking and whimpering and there was blood in her stool. i dont understand, she had ulcers ...
A: Are you referring to the puppy that had a lot of worms-vomiting them up etc? As I explained before ...
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| Ear and Eye Care for basset hounds | 4/26/2009 |
Q: Dr. Connell, I have a 2 yr old basset that i just adopted from the pound. I took him to the vet ...
A: First of all I am not a vet. Secondly, I cannot recommend anything like that since I have no idea ...
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| my dog is finding it difficult to walk | 4/25/2009 |
Q: i have a pomeranian(scooby) who is 14 years old.a few days back we went in for a regular blood ...
A: A 14 yr old dog is like a 97 yr old person. He is having weakness from his heart or his spine is not ...
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| Upper Respiratory Disease/Cat | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I have been a cat owner for over 19 years with no problems. I have acquired 6 cats in this time ...
A: Most of these infections are prevented with vaccinations. My cats are vaccinated yearly and are ...
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| Bump on dog | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I don't think this is an emergency situation at all so i hope i'm right. I just need some advice. ...
A: Lumps in that area can be salivary duct swellings. Some of these are caused by trauma. While this ...
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| Cat's strange behavior /diet | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 14 year old male tabby cat. He is old, nasty and cranky but I love him. I have had him ...
A: Believe it or not Summer, I have known cats that were bulimic eaters. There are also cats with very ...
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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: She is having a reaction to all of these worms dying off at once. I have no idea what combertine is, ...
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| puppy having trouble peeing | 4/23/2009 |
Q: my 12 week old puppy is having trouble peeing. is there any over the counter meds that will help her
A: any puppy that age having any kind of urinary issue needs to see a vet. There is something ...
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| Japanese Chin with bad breath/gas | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old Japanese chin that I adopted from rescue at 9 months old. By the time he was ...
A: My first question is how do you know he is allergic to grains? What kind of grains? Most foods have ...
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| trimmed whiskers in kittens | 4/23/2009 |
Q: i trimmed my 3month old kitten's whiskers by mistake.is there any medicine to help him grow them ...
A: I would not trim off any more. They do not use their whiskers to find food or drink. If he is having ...
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| about Cat disease | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I want to know Is that the cat must be vaccinated and the house is in very good health and do not ...
A: While I do not understand part of your question the common protocol here in the USA is that a cat be ...
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| Vegetables for dogs | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have a dog with anal gland issues. I have been reading that fiber can help with these problems. ...
A: Mostly depends on what the 'issues' are. Pumpkin (canned) is the vegetable of choice for fiber ...
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| Mice... eye problem... | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Ok, I have two questions... 1. A family member picked up a couple of feeder mice (Sugar and Zazu) ...
A: I cannot tell you what is wrong with Zazu's eyes because he might have an infection in them. ...
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| Male cat urinating on the floor | 4/22/2009 |
Q: We have 2 brother and sister, Norwegian forrest cats (George and Gracie) that we rescued from the ...
A: Bruce, you pretty much covered everything. I have nothing I can add to this except that sometimes as ...
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| lenny | 4/22/2009 |
Q: what do i do about my 11 yr old boxer who has lost control of his bladder and always seems to be ...
A: You call the vet and have him tested for diabetes and kidney disease. Those are common symptoms. ...
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| Liver issues? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: this is a strange story but try to bear with it, its important to me. for a couple of weeks my ...
A: Older dogs usually means older than 8 yrs old. Home cooked diets are very unbalanced as is any dog ...
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| Sick Beagle & Pommeranian | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My beagle became sick 2 weeks ago. He had excessive drooling (he does not usually drool), lethargy, ...
A: Twyla, When I hear of two dogs coming down with similar symptoms I think of a few things right off ...
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| Hamster sick | 4/20/2009 |
Q: She is 1 1/2 year old. She is slow, sleeping a lot. She leaves in Puerto Rico there are no ...
A: Ruthely, Hamsters rarely live past 1 and half years old. She may well be dying of old age. I am not ...
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| Sick dog? | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Please help. My poor 9 year old chow/blue heeler mix baby is having problems. She tore her ACL ...
A: She is not sick, she is terrified of this fence. I have no clue how you will get her over that. Some ...
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| boston terrier seizure question | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My 5 yr old boston began having seizures about a year ago. I was told by a vet who is a sibling of ...
A: Yes that sounds like a seizure. I hope you got him to a vet before you read this. Some seizures will ...
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| Liver issues? | 4/20/2009 |
Q: this is a strange story but try to bear with it, its important to me. for a couple of weeks my ...
A: While dogs with PSS (portosystemic shunts) can have some head pressing going on, it is by far not ...
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| Infection in German Shepherd | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My German Shepherd named Lucy is suffering from some kind of infection where nerves are found to ...
A: I am sorry but I cannot diagnose this. You need to post this to a vet or go see one where you live. ...
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| Cat walking backwards | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My 20 year old cat - who just had a full CBC chem test which came back AMAZING..is walk backwards ...
A: Well a full chem test doesn't test for senility and I would have to say that at 20 yrs old your cat ...
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| chihuahua giving birth | 4/19/2009 |
Q: when a Chihuahua is giving birth is it normal for them to give birth to a puppy or two and a few ...
A: It is very normal for puppies to be a few hours apart. However, 40 mins is the preferred limit. If ...
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| High White Blood Cell Count | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I took my 7 year old Shih_tzu to the vet at the end of March as she was not herself, had quit eating ...
A: I could not possibly tell you what this might be. This is a hands on along with blood work type of ...
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| got the test result | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I took kitty to new vet. He palpated her tummy extensively. They had a record of her weight from ...
A: Joy- if she is eating the food with the pill in then keep giving it to her. I just meant that it ...
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| dog is acting abnormal | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My rat terrier/ min pin mix is about 6 years old. The last two days she has been acting unusual for ...
A: Your dog is trying to tell you that she is sick. She might be very sick but she isn't going to whine ...
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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: Alma, I don't do birds like this so I suggest you ask one of the vets in here or post this to the ...
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| Dog having anal gland problem | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I lost my job 2 days ago and do not have the money to take my dog to the vet. He is a 5yr old ...
A: I am sorry about your job Victoria. Things are really tough all over. I cannot tell you how to ...
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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: Well he certainly isn't feeling well He might have a pretty nasty digestive infection going on so I ...
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| lab puppy in heat | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have a four month old yellow lab puppy. Is it possible for her to go onto heat this young? I ...
A: Pretty unlikely that she is in heat. I would suspect a urinary tract infection since she is going a ...
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| got the test result | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I took kitty to new vet. He palpated her tummy extensively. They had a record of her weight from ...
A: Joy, Flagyl is a great drug for these problems but it is very hard to give to cats.You CANNOT break ...
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| dog sick | 4/16/2009 |
Q: my boxer started limpimping the other day on his left leg then just got sick ,he has been vomiting ...
A: There is no way of knowing what your dog has on his ear. White boxers are very prone to cancers of ...
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| Yorkie Eating | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My yorkie-poo, Casey is almost 5yrs old. She's always been a very picky eater. Recently, 2 days in ...
A: It's normal for any dog whose stomach hurts still and has lost her appetite.Sometimes it is hard to ...
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| Concern about my puppy | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My 4 yr old Maltese gave birth to 4 puppies. I took them all to the vet to get a well check and he ...
A: I think you are a bit worried for nothing. You need to just wait a bit. 22 days old is really young. ...
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| Cat Breathing Problems | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My cat has been coughing quietly (almost like he's got a hair ball, though nothing's ever come up) ...
A: Asthma in cats is not uncommon at all. Dogs with heart disease cough all the time but cats don't ...
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| How much Do I give? | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how much cough medicine can I give my 1 month old min pin pup? They came down with ...
A: I imagine that little dog is really small, so try one quarter of a teaspoon, as long as it is only ...
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| mom duck's bad location choice! | 4/15/2009 |
Q: we have about 12 eggs in a planter, high on a wall of on our terrace. The planter is 30 feet above ...
A: Well ducks do make very strange nesting choices. This isn't the first one I have heard about. ...
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| Underskin spreaded air bubbles in cats | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My cat has had two operations recently. One was for neutering and the other one was intestinal ...
A: This is a subcutaneous emphysema and it is only treatable by the vet. It can be dangerous so please ...
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| Guinea Pig | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Good afternoon, I have had my guinea pig for a little over a month now. I noticed right away he ...
A: It sounds like the bumps are lessening, so I would just keep up with what you are doing. He might ...
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| Cat on Elavil for frequent urination | 4/14/2009 |
Q: One morning 2 months ago, my 9-year old male mixed-breed cat presented with frequent urination and ...
A: I am as confused as you are Janet. I am not a vet, but I do have a dog on this drug since she has ...
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| dog licking live rodent. probably a baby possum, maybe mouse. | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My dog got a hold of a small rodent, I think it was a very young possum, maybe a mouse. The dog ...
A: John, My cats eat the whole thing and they are fine. I wouldn't worry about his health, but you ...
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| Dog shedding | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My jack russel sheds a lot when I pet him. Otherwise, he is very healthy, active and happy but, ...
A: This time of year most dogs shed- if you live in the northern hemisphere that is. House dogs shed ...
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| underwieght blue tick/walker coonhound | 4/13/2009 |
Q: i have a 1 yr 7 mo old female walker/blue tick hound that wont gain weight. she is on heartgaurd and ...
A: This is a frustrating problem. My first question to you is this dog spayed? Non-spayed dogs are more ...
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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: My name is Jana, I am a female and RVT is the person that does all of the work in the vet hospital ...
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| Overweight Springer | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I saw your post to the English Springer Spaniel owner with a weight and coat problem. My female ...
A: The first thing you need to do is stop all the scraps. She can't lose any weight because she is ...
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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: I am a bit confused by this question. How long has the dog been breathing heavy? If he has been ...
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| Dog wounds from dog bites | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have two female pitbulls, they are NEVER agressive, but when one of my females got pregnant by the ...
A: Two female dogs in heat + one intact male dog= three dogs that have the potential to kill each ...
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| Stained fur around urethra | 4/12/2009 |
Q: My female 4 1/2 month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has the fur around the urethra stained a ...
A: Any part of the dog that comes in contact with saliva or urine or tears will stain a reddish color ...
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| FIP; which vet?; SCAT | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Jana, I hope this isn't pushing my luck, asking more questions? But for the sake of kitty I'll risk ...
A: Sounds like you are both on the right track here Joy. I would keep doing what you are doing and do ...
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| Female Dog | 4/11/2009 |
Q: My recently rescued 8 year old female pooch has a swollen vulva and appears to be having some ...
A: No it is not too late to get her spayed. She may still have some breast issues down the road from ...
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| Sore testicals | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I just noticed today my dog lab, has sore balls, they are cracking and scabby. As far as i'm aware ...
A: There is nothing I know of that will help this except getting him fixed. He is probably licking them ...
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| cat | 4/11/2009 |
Q: my cats eye is inflamed and red and watering she keep snezzing alot and there watering allday and ...
A: Is your cat vaccinated? How old are these kittens? She sounds like she has an upper respiratory ...
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| dogs ear | 4/11/2009 |
Q: We were walking in the sandhills in Southern Spain yesterday when all of a sudden the dog started ...
A: Sounds like he got something in his ear. Might be a sticker and they go right to the bottom of the ...
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| FIP; which vet?; SCAT | 4/10/2009 |
Q: Jana, I hope this isn't pushing my luck, asking more questions? But for the sake of kitty I'll risk ...
A: Joy, I know this is confusing and especially when you hear conflicting things from different ...
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| overweight cats | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have several cats, 2 of which are overweight. I have heard it is not safe for cats to lose weight ...
A: I did not say that. You mentioned this:"yet I have also heard about a cat that safely lost weight ...
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| White Blood Cells | 4/10/2009 |
Q: Do you concur with the results of the blood work below? My cat has been soiling (bowl movement only) ...
A: She was checked for FIV which is the Feline Immunosuppresent Virus, and FELV which is FEline ...
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| White Blood Cells | 4/10/2009 |
Q: Do you concur with the results of the blood work below? My cat has been soiling (bowl movement only) ...
A: Well the treatment isn't always fun or cheap, but usually it is a pill you give that can cause some ...
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| ear curling | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 month old lab puppy whose ear has started to curl at the tip. It feels a little thicker ...
A: I would be. I don't know of any congenital defects that cause this. It is usually from an ear tip ...
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| White Blood Cells | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Do you concur with the results of the blood work below? My cat has been soiling (bowl movement only) ...
A: Joy, this is a tough problem with no easy answers. A cat that has spiky fur and is feeling lethargic ...
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| yelping dog! | 4/9/2009 |
Q: my 10 yearold poodle is yelping every time she eats or drinks. she's very week and is almost not ...
A: Have you called the vet and told him/her what you told me? You need to call the office and tell them ...
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| cat eye infection | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old cat who is suffering from conjunctivitis (according to the vet here). She has ...
A: I am not at all surprised by this. We use Gentamicin all the time here in the form of Gentocin ...
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| 14 yr old F dachshund - Severe seizure - Recovery time | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Our 14-year-old female dachshund had a seizure event that lasted about 15 minutes. She's a very ...
A: Micheal, I am very sorry to hear this about your sweet dog. However, it does not bode well for a 14 ...
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| my dog buddy limps | 4/8/2009 |
Q: My dog Buddy (medium size, approx 50lbs) has been limping on his front right paw. We have tried ...
A: How old is Buddy? While it is possible to have arthritis in one foot it usually will affect more ...
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| canine/ broken tail | 4/8/2009 |
Q: 1.5 yr old, tall version, yellow lab. Noticed last pm that he wasn't holding it up and wagging as ...
A: First of all, what is your question? Second, anything broken the vet needs to see. It might not be ...
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| Cat Kidney problems | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Connell, Our 2 1/2 year old cat is currently in the hospital on catheter & IV. He was brought in ...
A: I am not a doctor, just a vet tech but I can tell you that most of these cats recover fully and that ...
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| Dog digestive upset | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 lb. min-pin mix. She has recently recovered from an abscess that developed at the site of ...
A: My question to you is this Jennifer: what were you giving the antibiotics in? Was it a little piece ...
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| CAT HAIRBALLS | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I bought her some cat grass and it seems to help, since it dies out pretty quickly, I went to a ...
A: You should put her on a hairball control diet and take care of two things at once. All diets are not ...
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| my dog stopped breathing | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My dog was barking, then started to clear his throat when he suddenly stopped breathing, his tongue ...
A: I don't know how old your dog is, but older dogs, like people, get a looser and flappy epiglottis ...
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| Seizures | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My 7 month old puppy had a seizure last week. I had no idea what was wrong with him until I took him ...
A: If you are asking if this is normal behavior for a dog having seizures then yes, it is normal for ...
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| cats, LUTD and castration. | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Does my castrated cat has a higher risk of developing LUTD and possibly obtruction than a suxually ...
A: No. According to the many studies they have done, castration really had no effect on a cat getting ...
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| dodgs toe and nail | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a shi-a-poo and last weekend he seem to have hurt his paw. it was bleeding and he was limping ...
A: I am not sure which toe nail you mean. His toe nails will be longer than his paw, so I don't ...
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| Listless dog | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 11 month old Jug (1/2Jack Russel, 1/2 Pug). Usually he is active and jumps on anyone who ...
A: These are the kind of dogs that usually pull a muscle or strain something doing just what you ...
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| Grieving Boxer Dog | 4/6/2009 |
Q: My adult boxer Rambo was laid to rest 2months ago due to cancer - our vet mistakenly misdiagnosed a ...
A: Dogs do grieve Lynne, no doubt about it. However, after two months time they should be coming out of ...
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| mother dog | 4/6/2009 |
Q: My cocker spaniel gave birth about 24 hours ago and she is breathing hard. Why is that?is it too ...
A: Breathing hard in dogs can be a sign of pain. If she isn't panting she isn't hot. Another thing to ...
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| Prednisone | 4/5/2009 |
Q: My dog has lymphoma and he is being given chemo by the vet. He has been on prednisone for 5 weeks ...
A: Most of the time pred is titrated down like you did, but with every other day doses for about a week ...
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| maine coon sick | 4/5/2009 |
Q: my maine coon has been diag with cancer tumors under the skin, but at the same time she develped ...
A: Were these tumors removed? Did the vet mention melanoma or removing them? I am confused by the lack ...
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| maine coon sick | 4/5/2009 |
Q: my maine coon has been diag with cancer tumors under the skin, but at the same time she develped ...
A: I don't know how this can be related since I am unclear about what kind of skin cancer you are ...
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| Minture Rat Terrier with very sore chest | 4/5/2009 |
Q: How can you tell if a dog has a broke rib. Or what be wrong with her, she yelp when you pick her up, ...
A: You can't tell. You need to have a vet feel her chest and take an xray. I have seen dogs ram sticks ...
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| Bordatella/ kennel cough | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I recently got a puppy who is 8 months old. She came with proof of her shots already given to her. I ...
A: Kennel cough is a real problem in dog parks Lacey. It is rampant and it is because so many people ...
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| Dog ate spoiled meat | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My cavachon ate spoiled corn beef that has sat outside for the last 2 weeks in the pan because I ...
A: He might be fine, he might have garbage intoxication from the bacteria. If he is still vomiting ...
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| Shih tzu little red bumps | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My one year old shih tzu broke out in little red bumps on his tummy, back and neck approximately 10 ...
A: Little red bumps indicate some sort of allergy or reaction to a bite. Mostly fleas cause this but ...
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| kittens | 4/4/2009 |
Q: How do you know if a mother cat is abandoning the kittens? What would cause her to a band them
A: I have no idea how you would know unless you saw the mother walk away and never come back. Reasons ...
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| PUPPIES!!!!!!!!! | 4/3/2009 |
Q: i AM A NOVICE AT BEST WHEN IT COMES TO BREEDING (ACCIDENTAL BREEDING)I DONT GET THESE DOGS PREGO ON ...
A: Three weeks is a bit too young to be starting them on solid foods. They need to be on puppy milk ...
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| Rosie mix pitbull | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Rosie has only eaten once in two days and is now throwing up and or choking every two to three ...
A: I'm sorry, what is the question here? I think you wrote to me before, but I am not sure. Have you ...
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| feline motor control | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have a female cat she appears to be a year old or less as she has grown since i first found her ...
A: This is a really long story and I am not quite sure what to make of all of this. The first thing ...
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| blood in poo | 4/3/2009 |
Q: i have a 3 year old cat that has never been fat but she has lost a little bit of weight and i also ...
A: Bright red blood in the stool is called 'frank blood.' It is usually from the rectal area right ...
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| the danger of pregnancy in 8mo.maltese | 4/2/2009 |
Q: my question concerns my 8mo.old miniature maltese...she just had her first menstrual cycle & a ...
A: I would be concerned too. 8 months is very young to be having puppies. If she isn't being shown as a ...
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| Rabbit to the Vet? | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Greetings! We live in Southern Ohio. Our cat just brought in a baby cottontail, and while it ...
A: The biggest problem this rabbit will face is the massive infections it is now growing from the cat ...
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| cat with terminal cancer | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My 12 year old cat was diagnosed with intestinal cancer 2 months ago, since then she has continued ...
A: Tina, I am sorry to hear of your cat's cancer. I know how hard it is to have one get so sick. ...
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| Chinese crested ears | 4/2/2009 |
Q: wanted to tape his ears so they could stand because I though he would be in pain but now he is 7 ...
A: Most dog's ears will stand by 12 weeks of age. If they are not by then, then they will need help of ...
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| Bad Teeth | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My 3 and 1/2 year old male Dachshund had really bad plaque build up on teeth. The vet says that I ...
A: People get the same thing from not having any oral care. Dogs have it by the age of two if they do ...
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| My cat is not using her litter box anymore??? | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 year old calico and she has always used her litter box and we have never had any issues ...
A: Nicole, I feel your pain and frustration because I have a 14 yr old calico doing the same thing. She ...
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| mice | 4/1/2009 |
Q: We have three fancy mice. They are about 2 years old and have been together since we got them. ...
A: Mice barely ever make it to two years old. Your mouse was the equivalent of a 110 yr old person. I ...
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| Alaskan Malamute Puppy | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 week old male Malamute puppy and I was wondering if you could tell me how long it takes ...
A: Most dogs with upright ears have them standing by 12 weeks give or take a week.If they show no signs ...
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| Lack of pigment around end of muzzle. | 3/31/2009 |
Q: We have two puppies, both one year old now ( What the heck were we thinking, huh??? lol ). A boxer, ...
A: Sometimes this is as simple as changing food bowls. Dogs have often lost pigmentation from eating ...
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| My dog smells | 3/31/2009 |
Q: my family just bought a dog whom has been to a Vet because he had really bad allergies.(To the point ...
A: Your dogs needs a special shampoo from the vet for this. The skin has a real issue right now due to ...
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| Puppy's arm | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My pug had a litter of puppies a week ago. They all appeared to be healthy. Yesterday my son was ...
A: I don't know if nothing can be done. This is something you should have the vet look at now in case ...
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| Cat diet | 3/31/2009 |
Q: We recently got a kitten. I have heard that cats don't need to drink milk. Is this truth or fiction?
A: Not only do they not need it, it is bad for them as all animals become lactose intolerant as soon as ...
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| Tired out dog! | 3/30/2009 |
Q: She is about a year and a half old and fixed/updated on all her shots. She usually is very active.. ...
A: There is no getting around it. It could be something she ate- could be an intestinal issue or ...
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| Pekingese dental problem | 3/30/2009 |
Q: About 10 years ago I took in a Pekingese pup that was abandoned by its original owner. I cared and ...
A: First of all, if this dog has not had dental care in the last ten years, and by that I mean daily ...
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| Dog Nutrition | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I am entering my dog in a field competition this week and was wondering the proper feeding schedule ...
A: John, I don't do field agility but a good diet will be a diet for active dogs. These diets are ...
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| Very Tiny Pregnant Cat | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a very small female cat who is approx. 1yr old who has become pregnant. She is EXTREMELY ...
A: Small cats usually have small litters. That isn't always the case however. The gestation period for ...
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| puppy birth | 3/30/2009 |
Q: my bassethound had puppys today it feels like there are more in her but after the last one she ...
A: If she is panting and straining she might still have one in there. If she is acting normal and has ...
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| Sick puppy | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 month old lab/shar-pei/? mix that I adopted. Tonight she suddenly became unbalanced and ...
A: Since we have seen dogs as young as 7 weeks old with bladder stones, which make them moan when they ...
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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 so I really think you should post this to the bird section here at ...
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| new puppy | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I just got a puppy two days ago, he has kennel cough and worms and is being treated for both with ...
A: You need to get some food and water into him. I don't know how old he is but if he is that sick you ...
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| Siamese Anal Glands | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I have a seven year old, finicky Siamese cat. 18 months ago, he developed a ruptured anal gland ...
A: The secretions of the anal glands is supposed to be darkish and pasty, not fluidy. If it is then ...
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| Dogs eating poop | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I read your answer to this type of question, but had an additional question about my dog (a 6 month ...
A: You are helping him ingest this stuff by chasing him. You need to ignore him and teach him to 'leave ...
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| rabbit | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I have had a bunny(lion-head drawf/holland mix ), he is almost 3 months old and i just brought in ...
A: I am not that familiar with rabbits but Neosporin is a pretty safe drug. You might be better off ...
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| Parvo vacc. | 3/27/2009 |
Q: Do i need to keep my new chihuahua puppy who just had his parvo (puppy shots) away from my pregnant ...
A: In all the literature I have ever read about parvo vaccination, not once have I read about a dog ...
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| I dont know if she is pregnant. | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My dog was boarded for a week and in that time she had her first heat cycle I noticed after her heat ...
A: I guess that depends on if the boarding kennel let un-neutered dogs in there with her. The estrus ...
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| Cat | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My barn cat has no appetite, has a bad odor coming from his rear (not his regular gas), and has been ...
A: Although uncommon, cats do get anal gland infections. This is something a vet needs to treat. That ...
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| pregnant cat | 3/27/2009 |
Q: my cat is 50 days pregnant and we can see fleas on her nipples is it safe to use frontline on her?
A: According to this chart Frontline Top Spot and regular can be used but not the spray. The safest ...
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| 6 week old kitten with scabies | 3/27/2009 |
Q: 6 wk old kitten found, was badly dehydrated and malnutrition, weighed only 320g. Kitten dewormed, ...
A: The only other things to treat this with on kittens are also potentially harmful and possibly fatal ...
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| opossum with spondylosis/arthritis | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old education opossum that has been diagnosed with spondylosis/arthritis. She ...
A: Maggie, In the 20 yrs I have been raising opossum for rehab, during my research I have only found ...
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| senior exit project | 3/26/2009 |
Q: 1 What specific areas of veterinary medicine are you interested? 2 why did u become a vet? 3 ...
A: As I told the last student that wrote to me in here: A: We are not allowed to answer homework ...
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| Lymphangiectasia - Yorkie | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I reviewed your response to someone that has a 7 yr old Yorkie that wrote in about this disease on ...
A: With the proper treatment and care, most dogs live a long and happy life with this condition. ...
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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 is mixed Labrador retriever breed (well, just the ...
A: Nadine, there is nothing I can tell you that will help this dog. He is in dire need of medical care. ...
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| diarreah in a peek-a-poo puppy | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old peek-a-poo puppy she has had her first round of shots and 3 days ago was given ...
A: Well using Capstar and then Frontline so close together probably wasn't too good for her but just ...
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| Chinese Crested ate too much large dog food | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I just found my chinese crested finishing off a large bowl of food I have in the kennel for my 80-90 ...
A: Gosh I just got this question- it is hard to answer these right after you send them so I hope that ...
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| mating date | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Daisy started her heat 2 days ago, how many days should I wait before mating her thank you
A: What is Daisy? If she is a dog then you cannot breed her until her 12-through the 15th day. They ...
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| gerbil or hamster | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to get my son (10yrs) and daughter (8yrs) a pet gerbil or hamster. They each want their ...
A: Well Gerbils are illegal in California so I don't know much about them. They can be very playful ...
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| Vizsla with dandruff and low weight | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have an unneutered 2yr old male Vizsla that has always been on the thin side no matter what he is ...
A: It is very uncommon for dogs to get hyper-thyroid. They usually tend to get hypo-thyroid, which is ...
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| cats | 3/24/2009 |
Q: What are the nutrition needs for the exotic shorthair?
A: The same as they are for any other cat. Breeds don't have a thing to do with nutrition- a cat is a ...
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| My Chi | 3/24/2009 |
Q: My chi has had a tie with her own brother i didnt notice until it was too late how will this affect ...
A: They will cousins as well as brothers and sisters? I am just kidding. It won't affect them very much ...
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| sickpuppy | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old pit bull pup she seemed to not be feeling well on sat. wouldnt eat or drink ...
A: Kim, it's really hard to say what this is but it sounds like an allergic reaction to a bug bite. ...
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| fur fallin out?? | 3/23/2009 |
Q: i have a mixed breed and from what i hear and see he's a 5 yr. old palm/chawawa. he has always had a ...
A: When you shave a dog down like that it could take a long time for the hair to grow back. I don't ...
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| please help Tia | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that is now 1 years old. When I got her at 3 months 2 weeks later she started to limb ...
A: Aileen, there are so many things going on with your cat that there is no way I can do anything for ...
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| shots | 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: Well, you gave me a lot of information but not a specific question. So I am just going to let you ...
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| Female Tortie cat 7 years old | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My cat sadie gets a re-occuring sore in the middle of her shoulder blades about every 6 monthes. I ...
A: I know exactly what you are talking about. My calico gets them also, and they seem to run in the ...
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| constpation in puppies | 3/22/2009 |
Q: i have a 9 week old mini pinscher/chihuahua mix puppy. this morning she was having a bowel movement ...
A: You might want to cut back on the Iams bones treats.Those can be fairly constipating since they are ...
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| Great Dane | 3/22/2009 |
Q: My 4 yr old dane began acting very odd this morning...walking around with his head down, lethargic, ...
A: You need to call the vet immediately. Your dog is suffering from a blockage or some sort of ...
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| blood in feces | 3/22/2009 |
Q: We have an English bulldog that is 9 weeks old that just got here from Budapest, Hungary. He is ...
A: Bright red or frank blood is from the vessels around the rectum (inside) being irritated and ...
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| FLUTD | 3/22/2009 |
Q: My almost 4yr old male (neutered) cat has recently been diagnosed with a urine infection. He is ...
A: I am sorry you have experienced this. You are fortunate he didn't plug up which is a common way to ...
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| sore on kitten face | 3/21/2009 |
Q: So my cat had 5 kittens a few days ago and one of the kittens has a few small holes in face that are ...
A: Are you saying that these three day old kittens are covered with sores that are infected and full of ...
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| Puppy with a mouth infection | 3/21/2009 |
Q: We just adopted our terrier mix puppy from a Shelter yesterday. He seems to have foamy drooly mouth ...
A: Didn't the vet tell you what it was today? He should have told you what the puppy has. I am not ...
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| sudden immobility of dog | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My dog Hank, is a terrier/cur/fiest mix. We thought he was going to be a small dog, but he's got ...
A: Sudden inability to use the legs coupled with shaking and lethargy usually equals a dog that has ...
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| Pomeranian will not come to use | 3/20/2009 |
Q: We have a 3 year old pomeranian that, if we bend down or are laying down we can touch her (pet her), ...
A: Little dogs can be that way but I feel you are not telling me the whole story. At what age did you ...
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| paralysis dog | 3/20/2009 |
Q: my one year old dog is suffering from paralysis since 2 months.her lower half has been affected.she ...
A: I am sorry to hear this. Any dog that has been unable to walk due to some kind of paralysis after ...
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| my bitch jack russell | 3/19/2009 |
Q: my jack Russell bitch had 6 pups last Friday everythings been fine up until 2 days ago when my bitch ...
A: Bitches will sometime get diarrhea from eating all the afterbirth and just the whole change in body ...
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| Dog nose issues | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old pit bull mix dog. He is up to date on all vet care (vaccines, worming, ...
A: Dogs do not get runny noses from allergies like we do. It could be a physical problem that he has in ...
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| cat food | 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: What he looks like on the outside and what is going on inside of him are two different things. He is ...
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| Dog nose issues | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old pit bull mix dog. He is up to date on all vet care (vaccines, worming, ...
A: Anna, this kind of runny nose can be from so many things. Allergies in dogs do not manifest this ...
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| Dachshund muzzle spots | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 12-moth old Dachshund, and two questions. First of all, the woman we got her from said she ...
A: Yes you did. Here is yourHi, I have a 12-moth old Dachshund, and two questions. First of all, the ...
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| Dachshund muzzle spots | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 12-moth old Dachshund, and two questions. First of all, the woman we got her from said she ...
A: A 12 month old dachshund IS an adult now. If she is only 5 lbs then I would call her a mini. A one ...
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| family dog | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I am looking at getting a family dog. I have two children 10 and 6 and would like a dog that is good ...
A: The best dog that I can tell you to get is one that you rescue from the pound, be it a puppy or an ...
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| Cat losing fur, family having red itchy spots | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My large cat is losing fur, (weighs 13 pounds), and lately my family and I have been getting red ...
A: He isn't sure what's wrong? Did he do a skin scraping on this cat? Did he check the cat for fleas, ...
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| Poodle | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My 9 yr old (6 lb) Toy Poodle has stiffness, arched back, difficulty climbing stairs & unable to put ...
A: Nadine, I am not a vet but I can tell you I think they are looking in the wrong place. It would ...
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| Dog not eating and vomiting | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 year old lab, who has stopped eating today and now is vomiting clear and brown gue. When ...
A: A growling stomach doesn't mean that your dog is hungry- it means his gut and digestive tract is ...
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| Air bubbles under skin after surgery | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a double whammy question for you: First - my two kittens were spayed last Wednesday (almost ...
A: I would not wait with this subcutaneous emphysema. It can become very painful as well as dangerous ...
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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: You might notice some new spots before this medicine really kicks in. Are you doing any spot ...
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| What happened | 3/16/2009 |
Q: We bought a 2-months yorkie (500g) on 3/8, an active and playful puppy. On the 3 day vet told us ...
A: I am really sorry to hear about this Anna. First of all, you didn't do anything wrong. I have no way ...
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| Yorkshire terrier throwing up. | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My puppy threw up once today. she was sleeping and she was woken up by our front door. she was ...
A: It sounds like she isn't getting along with the food. Changes in diet usually result in diarrhea, ...
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| Miniature Schnauzer - Dental | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My Schnauzer is 14 years old and his teeth are extremely bad. I'm afraid if I put him under ...
A: I do understand your concern, but after doing over 3,000 dentals in a 20 yr period, we only lost ...
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| bloody stool (shitzu puppy) | 3/15/2009 |
Q: MY 6 MTH SHITZU (FEMALE) JUST HAD A BM WITH BRIGHT RED BLOOD AND ALOT OF BLOOD . sHE DOES HAVE A ...
A: Most of the time when you have a bright red bloody stool it is from local irritation in the rectum ...
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| Terrier's ear | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Jana...this is Jana again. Apparently my Rat Terrier got in a fight with something. His ear, ...
A: Ear tips notoriously bleed like that. It is very hard for even a vet to stop it. Some of the things ...
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| Re-post bout puppy issues | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have asked you a question before bout my pup and have some new developments and am curious what ...
A: Rachel, While I do remember this question from before, if you have had him to two other vets and ...
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| Back leg | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have a min pin she is 7 months old and just over 4lbs she is seemingly favoring her back left leg. ...
A: It is quite possible that her leg is sore from being in a position where it was extended and tied ...
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| when to vaccinate a nursing momcat | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I plan to take a momcat and her litter of kittens into foster care. The kittens are less than 2 ...
A: It is safe for you to vaccinate the mom but that doesn't offer any protection for the babies. You ...
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| sex | 3/14/2009 |
Q: My male rat terrier (I call him a BRAT terrier) has been neutered for about 4 years. I have two 9 ...
A: Yes neutered males can attach. No they cannot have puppies as long as his surgery was normal and he ...
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| My cat is 20 years old | 3/14/2009 |
Q: My cat is 20 years old and he hasnt been well for the last month. We havent been able to take him to ...
A: In answer to your last question, probably yes. He will be suffering if he is dehydrated, and having ...
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| cat | 3/13/2009 |
Q: We got a cat from a shelter and he seems to have issues with bowel movements........mostly ...
A: I would definitely take in a really fresh sample. He could have giardia, coccidia, roundworms or any ...
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| Cat's broken nose? | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My cat was running up our exterior stairs today and somehow missed a step and went face first into ...
A: Cat's do not like to breathe through their mouths at all. So a cat with a swollen nose will struggle ...
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| kitty with healed broken leg? | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Connell, We recently adopted a 1 yr old male cat with a broken leg. It had been splinted by the ...
A: First of all, I am not a doctor. My profile and link state that I am a vet tech- a Registered ...
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| Young Weimaraner with watery stool today | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old weimaraner has been eating odd things around the house and attempting to surf any ...
A: Heather, You are on a collision course with multiple disasters here. First and foremost, is the ...
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| My dog has a morning cough... | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My dog has been starting to only cough in the morning...shes a lab mix and about 6 months old...we ...
A: Morning coughing can be from too many things to list here- besides she will probably need her throat ...
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| MY MALTESE IS IN HEAT | 3/12/2009 |
Q: ..WELL MY 9 MONTH OLD MALTESE IS HEAT AND I WANTED TO KNOW ..DO I GIVE HER A PRIVATE PLACE FOR HER ...
A: I am not sure what you are asking here. You will have a hard time keeping her in one spot unless you ...
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| Cat - difficulty swallowing | 3/12/2009 |
Q: Male Cat: Part Maine Coon. After eating a few bites or drinking some water he will have difficulty ...
A: This is beyond anything I can answer for you Matilda. I would suggest you re-post this to one of the ...
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| Raccoon | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old female raccoon. She lives indoors (in the lap of luxury I might add - no cage). ...
A: Last fall was months ago- this hair should have grown back by now. Hair loss has many factors, diet ...
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| Beagle panting and appetite | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My beagle is usually very lively but after his bath today we were called to pick him up early ...
A: I would be concerned too, but is he prone to seizures all the time, or is this a new thing? I have ...
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| my pet dog | 3/11/2009 |
Q: ...my dog is 14 years old now...she is going done hill now....she eats good drinks ok her bowels are ...
A: I am sorry that your vet is not willing to explore some options for her. I know they don't reverse ...
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| my pet dog | 3/11/2009 |
Q: ...my dog is 14 years old now...she is going done hill now....she eats good drinks ok her bowels are ...
A: Weakened back legs in an older dog are usually a result of many things such as heart problems, ...
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| Cat died | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My dear cat was found dead yesterday outside our home. I'm trying to determine if he was hit by a ...
A: I am very sorry to hear about your loss. It is hard to say what he died of without looking at your ...
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| Nerve damage in cat | 3/11/2009 |
Q: One of our cats was hit by a car a week ago, he has made a good recovery with the exception of one ...
A: He is one lucky cat. Radial nerve damage however, is permanent. The problem isn't that he can't ...
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| Dog eyelid spots | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My dog has a couple of white spots on her eyelids. First it was only on one eye but now she has it ...
A: Main concern would be ringworm or demodectic mange. You did not state age or breed but these would ...
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| re: mating | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I just saw for the first time this morning, my male budgie went on top of my female budgie. How long ...
A: First of all, as I am sure you must know, birds don't get 'pregnant.' They lay eggs. When birds ...
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| Dog with severe allergies taking Temaril-P | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My dog is about 14 months old and he comes from a shelter. We adopted him 3 months ago and we don't ...
A: Well Temaril-P will increase urination because of the prednisolone in it. Sometimes taking the ...
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| older dog panting, excessively after a cortisone injection for arthritic pain | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 14 year old Cocker Spaniel who I brought to the vet Saturday (2.5 days ago). She was not ...
A: Panting can be a sign of pain, or from the cortisone injection. Cortisone can increase thirst and ...
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| spade neuter picking womb support | 3/10/2009 |
Q: i have a 6months old cat i adopted about a month ago i took her to get spaded about 3 weeks ago my ...
A: If it has been three weeks Timothy, her incision line has healed enough that if she had stitches, ...
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| Switching my cat from dry to wet food due to urinary tract problems | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I took my cat to the vet today because I noticed he was drinking a lot of water, and going to the ...
A: He will get better and he will most likely live to be 19 on Hill's C/D. I think that after the ...
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| Cyst on paw | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Our bichon frise has developed a soft (pink in color) cyst on the bottom of his paw. It now appears ...
A: Anytime a dog gets a swelling of this nature it is best to have a vet look at it before it grows any ...
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| our 10 week old puppy | 3/9/2009 |
Q: We got a 10 week old puppy from my sister. She has not had her shots, we have an appointment next ...
A: There is really a good chance this puppy has parvo virus. You need to take her into the vet's ...
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| My Cat Alice | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Greetings. I have a cat named Alice, she is a 4 year old short haired Tabby. She is healthy and up ...
A: It sounds like you didn't just move Alice into a small apartment, but you took her from everything ...
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| PUPPPIES EYES | 3/9/2009 |
Q: MY FIANCE AND I JUST PURCHASED A PUPPY HE IS 6WEEKS OLD. WE DID OUR RESEARCH AND DECIDED TO ...
A: You don't have to wait until he is 8 weeks old to take him to the vets. I would take him in now. ...
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| Mass in neck | 3/8/2009 |
Q: My female boxer is approximately not yet two years old. She has had no health problems to date. The ...
A: Masses of this size or any mass should always be evaluated by a veterinarian. Lethargy, etc leads me ...
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| paper etc eating by cat | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I read about cats eating paper. My new kitten, about 7-8mos not only likes to chew and eat paper ...
A: Whew I am really glad Bette. I read all over the internet how toxic they are too cats. So put them ...
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| paper etc eating by cat | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I read about cats eating paper. My new kitten, about 7-8mos not only likes to chew and eat paper ...
A: You need to call a veterinarian right now. Dryer sheets are toxic to cats from what I have read. I ...
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| German Shepherd | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old German Shepherd. We've noticed skin tags growing behind his ear's, what cause ...
A: Skin tags are not uncommon, but if he is getting a lot of them you should have them looked at. ...
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| health | 3/7/2009 |
Q: i put my 8 month old dog in her kennel today and she is not use to it so she was freaking out when i ...
A: Here is the operative sentence: "she is not use to it." You cannot just put a dog into a kennel that ...
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| unwell foxie pup | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Born 7th Feb 09 hes smaller than other two pups, he has had a runny nose for approx 3 days, mum ...
A: I would be worried about his nose running at this age. Is the mom vaccinated for distemper? Any ...
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| Yorkie 17 months old on 3/5/2009 | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 17 month old yorkie that had her first dental on Thursday, March 5th. They did pre-surgery ...
A: Well I would would worry about a shunt but not from one blood panel. However I would get an ...
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| weimaraner reaction to C5 vaccination | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old thriving Male W. 4 weeks ago got his annual vacs at locat vet. 5 days later he became ...
A: Lesley, I am sorry but this is beyond my expertise. I think you should repost this to one of the ...
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| Calcium Oxalate Stone | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My 4-year old chihuahua just had a bladder stone surgery about one week ago. The stone was sent to ...
A: Well I just read the entire Orijen web site and no where on that whole site does it tell me that ...
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| Cat licking fireplace | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old male neutered cat has started to lick the bricks of my fireplace. I read that this ...
A: While your cat is not getting a very good diet, there are many causes of pica, which is what this is ...
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| Bleeding | 3/5/2009 |
Q: My little Yorkie had a C-Section 2 weeks ago today. About a week ago I noticed her bleeding from ...
A: She is passing some sort of new blood and that means that there is a vessel or something open or ...
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| Blood in cat poop | 3/5/2009 |
Q: My 1 year old male cat has been pooping blood. he eats fine and plays, but after he goes #2 a few ...
A: It could be allergies but some cats just have a funny cough where they stretch out their necks and ...
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| Mysterious lump appeared | 3/5/2009 |
Q: We have a 10 month old Basset Hound, Lucy and we just found a mysterious lump that appeared. The ...
A: I wouldn't panic but I would take her to the vet and have it looked at. It could be a cyst, but ...
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| simese 7 month old | 3/5/2009 |
Q: about a month ago my cats left eye changed a weird color for 2 days then went back to blue this is ...
A: The only time I have seen cat's eye color change is with cats that have leukemia. Now if she has ...
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| Blood in cat poop | 3/5/2009 |
Q: My 1 year old male cat has been pooping blood. he eats fine and plays, but after he goes #2 a few ...
A: While cats certainly get heartworm, coughing is rarely a symptom of it in cats. Hairballs, cigarette ...
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| Rabies shot reaction | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Our pug got her 3yr rabies shot recently and had a very severe reaction. From the time we first ...
A: Did she get any other vaccinations with it? There are many things you can do. You can give her ...
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| shitz tzu canine teeth | 3/4/2009 |
Q: our 6 year old female(neutered, never bred) has a constant crust that appears on outside her mouth ...
A: Has this dog ever had any dental care? Do you take her in yearly and have her teeth cleaned at the ...
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| puppy with seizures | 3/3/2009 |
Q: My daughter rescued a 4 week old puppy in mexico. the puppy is now 5 weeks eating great but runny ...
A: Distemper's symptoms are usually green snotty nose and eyes, coughing (somtimes) and other ...
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| mini pin has a small lump on side | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 yr. old mini pin (female) that is a little over weight and I just noticed a small lump on ...
A: Kathy, Most tumors, especially on overweight dogs, are lipomas, or fatty tumors. That doesn't mean ...
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| Dog with allergies | 3/3/2009 |
Q: My dog was rescued about three months ago and we don't know anything about his history. He has ...
A: First of all, I wouldn't use chicken and rice at all. I would use a novel protein and carb source as ...
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| Upper respiratory infection - cat | 3/3/2009 |
Q: My cat is 11 years old. In September 2005 he was diagnosed with small cell GI lymphoma. His chemo ...
A: Marie, Even through my tears I am smiling. As I said before, you are a gem of an owner. You made ...
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| husky's metabolism | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I wrote to you before and thank you for your answers. I need to ask you one more question PLEASE. ...
A: Christine, I believe you- but before you go to the neighbors you get the Humane Society involved. ...
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| Dog with allergies | 3/2/2009 |
Q: My dog was rescued about three months ago and we don't know anything about his history. He has ...
A: Beef is the number one allergen dogs have. Second to that are wheat, barley, chicken, eggs, dairy, ...
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| tremors in dogs | 3/2/2009 |
Q: WE have a 2 year old rescued wire fox terrier who frequently has leg tremors in his back legs while ...
A: It sounds like this dog is having petite mal seizures. This is something that needs to be diagnosed ...
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| Dog's stomach making loud noises! | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have an (almost) 2 year old chocolate-lab-mix, he's an ideal 50 pounds and is very active and has ...
A: Well he obviously has some stomach distress. He could have eaten something off of the floor-but even ...
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| disc injury in 11 year old lab | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Our 11 year old male lab Cooper has been diagnosed with a disc injury or tumor on the spine. Xrays ...
A: Sean, this is a difficult situation. Your vet is using the time honored method of using steroids to ...
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| my lil yorkie | 3/1/2009 |
Q: my female just had her puppies lastnight around11pm, almost 24 hrs later the runt of the litter ...
A: He is weak and has a weak sucking reflex. Most of the time these puppies need to be tube fed. You ...
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| husky's metabolism | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I wrote to you before and thank you for your answers. I need to ask you one more question PLEASE. ...
A: Christine, I have no way of knowing what shape this dog is in under all her fur. She might have a ...
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| Dog Digestive problem | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old female Springer Spaniel mix "Candy" has had pure white poop the last 2 days. Her stool ...
A: You are right on this Trisha, she has a digestive problem. Usually this type of problem results in ...
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| Puppy food choice | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I just rescued an adorable 8 week old pit bull mix male puppy. I have experience with dogs from my ...
A: I don't know what other people say Telisha, but I can tell you from my years at the vet hospital ...
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| Puppy Butt itch | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old terrier mix male puppy. He is fixed and current on all vet care. Ever since I ...
A: Something that is bothering him daily should be investigated. Who is to say that he doesn't have ...
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| wood stove pellets | 2/28/2009 |
Q: My puppy ate a few pieces of pellets that come from the pellet stove. I took away any he had, but ...
A: You would have to let me know what is in them. Better yet, you can call the pet poison hotline (toll ...
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| pedigree dog food | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Why do you say Pedigree is on the top five foods not to feed your dog at the vet's? What are the ...
A: I don't recall ever saying that about there being 5 top foods. You might have read that elsewhere. I ...
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| Cold Sore type blisters on muzzle | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My english bulldog just started having sores on her ?jowels, lips and muzzle not near her eyes or ...
A: Puppy food has way too much protein for an older dog anyway. I am glad you switched her back. You ...
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| dog | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have a small 18 lb shiba inu that is going to be 10 years old on 08/12/2009. I noticed a lump on ...
A: This could be a tumor of the thyroid, or a lymph node. Without knowing the exact location it's hard ...
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| pet raccoons behavior | 2/27/2009 |
Q: i have a 2 year old raccoon as a pet.we bottle fed him since he was a month old.he grew up with my ...
A: Things are going to get worse too. This raccoon is now at the full age of breeding. He is going to ...
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| Male dogs fighting | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My two male dauschunds got into a fight the other day and would have probably hurt each other ...
A: Breeding two dogs that live together doesn't work well very often. Usually you would need to take ...
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| Male dogs fighting | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My two male dauschunds got into a fight the other day and would have probably hurt each other ...
A: First of all, are these male dog's neutered? If not then they need to be as soon as possible. ...
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| gas & diaherria in a kitten | 2/26/2009 |
Q: my friend adopted a kitten from a shelter, they took him to their vets - stool sample - he had a ...
A: It could very well be the antibiotics. But don't let one negative stool sample fool you or the vet- ...
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| Metallic Puppy Breath | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My 4 month old puppy has a metallic odor to his breath. He has been vaccinated and to the vet for ...
A: At four months of age puppies are starting to lose their molars and they can bleed a little when ...
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| My dog is really sick from last 20 days | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My doggy Rock is not feeling fine from last 20 days. Rock is a mixed breed of German Shephard and ...
A: Have you taken him to the vet for the eye infection? If so, what did he/she say about the dog not ...
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| Lost Kittens | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that gave birth to two little baby kittens. for the first two weeks everything was ...
A: Put the kitten back in with the mother. Some mothers will move their babies on their own for ...
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| Goopy Eye | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My 9 year old lab developed an eye problem The vet dx'd dry eye and prescribed Optimmune, which we ...
A: A ropy, solid, light colored or greenish goop is one of the hallmarks of dry eye. Optimmune won't ...
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| Cat Sneezing | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Jana! I've got a cat that I got just recently, adopted off a friend. He is in excellent health, but ...
A: I am not a vet and cannot diagnose this anyway, but I can suggest a few things that can cause it. ...
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| House cat exposure to vaccinated kitten | 2/24/2009 |
Q: We have two 5 year old house cats who have not left the house for 4 years, then to the vet for ...
A: Well, I am a bit confused by your sentence about them not leaving the house for 4 years then to the ...
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| Dog med prescription | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Good evening... Last week, I adopted a four month old terrier mix female from the local animal ...
A: Kennel cough is a self limiting disease- on other words the dog usually gets over it on their own- ...
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| confused about vet's advice re: 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: Luxating patellas are very common in this breed of dog and in most small dogs. Legg-perthe disease, ...
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| my cat | 2/23/2009 |
Q: My Cat, 6 year old male, black and white, has got a bald patch on one of his hind legs. He won't let ...
A: Sounds like he has an abscess brewing there. He should see the vet and have it drained. Then he will ...
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| puppy seizures | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 11 wk old cavalier king Charles spaniel. He is adorable. He has been home about day ...
A: Rarely do they completely outgrow them. Of course it can be controlled by medication- for life. The ...
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| min pin with a fever | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old minature pinscher who has a 102 F under the arm before adding a degree. She ...
A: A dog's normal temperature is 101.5 so she really doesn't have a fever as you cannot accurately take ...
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| 2 issues | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I need a straight-forward answer to aWhen euthanizing an animal, it has long been my impression ...
A: I understand your concern- most owners are left in the dark about this procedure and the drugs used ...
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| sick miniature poodle | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My poodle keeps sticking his tongue in and out and his stomach is rumbling. he acts thirsty but is ...
A: Your dog is most likely suffering from some digestive upset. Small dogs don't do well with the ...
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| Puppy sick | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My 5 month old yellow lab started sneezing last night. She has continued to sneeze most of the day. ...
A: Dog's don't get colds per se like we do. But they get viruses and when a dog is sneezing that much ...
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| dog on prednisone | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My dog has been on Prednisone for a month now. She has been weaned off of it slowly. How long ...
A: Usually it takes a few days to clear it out completely, possibly a month. Since I don't know why ...
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| Cat vomits regularly after eating. | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Good morning. I own a nine year old female tiger cat who weighs approximately 5-8 pounds. I feed ...
A: Rob, what your cat is doing is not vomiting, but regurgitating her food because she eats too fast. ...
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| Choking Rottweiler | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My mom recently fed our dog a chicken wing when we were away on vacation. When we got back 2 days ...
A: You might be seeing something else in his throat. Is the vet giving him anything for the ...
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| older dog, anesthesia, elevated liver enzymes | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My 12 year old golden retriever/chow mix is scheduled next week to have a dime size black mass ...
A: Black masses can be melanomas. Melanomas are cancer that spreads (metastasizes) via the bloodstream ...
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| female dog in heat | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My 10 month Papillon has been in heat for 30 days. Is this normal or could there be a problem? She ...
A: Is she still swollen? What signs do you have of her still being in heat? The vet will evaluate her ...
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| older dog, anesthesia, elevated liver enzymes | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My 12 year old golden retriever/chow mix is scheduled next week to have a dime size black mass ...
A: It may have been Propofol you are thinking of. Here is a short version of it's definition: Propofol ...
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| Puppy health | 2/20/2009 |
Q: well I just got a Male Dacshund puppy for Valentines Day as a gift and today he is 1mth. and 2 weeks ...
A: Your puppy is 10 weeks old. He needs his vaccinations every three weeks starting at 6 weeks until he ...
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| chihuahua diet | 2/20/2009 |
Q: she is 14 months old, I got her 3 months ago and she had her first season 2 months ago and she is ...
A: Ok a couple of things you have said confuse me and I am not sure what the question is here. You said ...
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| Mommy cat/kitten cold? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I took in a stray cat who was pregnant & she had kittens 7 weeks ago (today). I have screened people ...
A: Well I am not sure what you are confused about? You haven't asked me a question I can answer. ...
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| Dog Teeth | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have had my dog since 2003 she is part Shephard and Terrior. We have noticed she has been chewing ...
A: When dog's are chewers like this they wear down their incisors first. Rocks and even chewing on ...
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| gas | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have an 11 year old male Lab that has recently been gassing out the house. He was a very active ...
A: I understand the need to eliminate this problem quickly, but the only way I think you will do that ...
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| nursing cat has problem need help | 2/19/2009 |
Q: i have a cat that has 5 kittins and today i noticed she has a sore in between her nipples that is ...
A: How old are these kittens? Are they being weaned by their mom? If they are she could be developing ...
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| puppies | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I was suppose to pick a puppy this weekend at 8 weeks old, he died last night. He was sleeping all ...
A: Amy, I am really sorry to hear this news. I really can't say what could be causing this, first ...
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| Hamster | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My daughters hamsters right eye is shut with a slight discharge. We have tried to wipe her eye with ...
A: As my profile says, I don't do hamsters so you would be better off addressing this to Heather, she ...
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| Puncture wound in cat | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that showed up with a gaping wound on it's side which includes two punctures. The wound ...
A: Pure penicillin is not the best drug for this but it is better than nothing. Be very careful about ...
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| 1 year old Boston Terrier | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I noticed about 4 weeks ago that Jasmine had developed a soft lump on her belly. It exist only on ...
A: While I am not a doctor, my advice to you is to have the vet look at it. It can be many different ...
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| Runny Stool | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 20wk old Siberian Husky that we had since he was 11wks old and he always had a soft or ...
A: I have no idea what this food is, but I can tell you it's not agreeing with your dog. Get him onto ...
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| dog has been vomiting for a week and cause is unknown | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My dog started showing signs that he wanted to throw up on Sunday last week. He didn't throw up ...
A: Jennifer, An exploratory and a leg surgery are by far two different things. I wouldn't hesitate to ...
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| swelling in the upper leg | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My dog Lilly has a swelling in her upper front leg. the vet gave us antibiotics and anitswelling ...
A: I am not a vet so you might want to repost this to one of the vets in here. I only give advice and ...
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| Cat's Tail | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have just noticed today that a cat we have had for about 2 months ( he came to us as a stray) has ...
A: I have no idea which end of his tail you are talking about and I have no idea what you mean by a ...
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| lymphangiectasia and diet | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Ms. Connell. I read your reply from the other day re lymphangiectasia. I just wanted to share with ...
A: I have a few other owners out there with this problem in their dogs, so maybe I can pass this on. ...
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| Dog vomiting with blood | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Good Morning, over the past week my 3 year old German Shepherd has not eaten any food, just small ...
A: You need to get this dog to the vet as soon as possible. Vomiting bile is a sign of an inflamed ...
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| Mancester Terrier | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I am a new puppy mom so naturally I will be concerned about a number of things.... I have a 3 1/2 ...
A: I had typed you out a nice long reply last night and then my browser crashed! So sorry for the ...
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| Dog constantly licking paws | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a friend whose dog constantly licks her paws until they bleed. She will lick one paw till ...
A: I am sorry but this dog needs to see a vet. There are too many reasons to mention in here why dogs ...
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| Dog going prematuring gray | 2/15/2009 |
Q: My dog is a 3 yr old part beagle/mini doberman.He started to get gray around his right eye,but ...
A: I am not sure what you mean he is losing it, what is he losing, the eye? If your dog's eye is ...
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| soiling crate | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 week old male bichon who is soiling his crate at night and some days during the day ...
A: Well this is a tough one Christine. You are doing everything right. It might be the food you are ...
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| Rapid breathing in 15 year Himilayan cat | 2/14/2009 |
Q: My cat has recently started to breathe hard, you can physically see her breathe which I have never ...
A: I don't know any vets up there. I live in Northern California but my Dad lives in Salem, Oregon. I ...
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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: I don't know if this dog is spayed or not as you didn't say, but if she is not then I would have her ...
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| Rapid breathing in 15 year Himilayan cat | 2/14/2009 |
Q: My cat has recently started to breathe hard, you can physically see her breathe which I have never ...
A: Kari, there is always the possibility that your cat has something other than asthma. I am guessing ...
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| why my dog is losing so much weight? | 2/13/2009 |
Q: i have a german shepard mix/lab and he appears to be losing so much weight lately. he still has ...
A: Age can have something to do with it but I don't know how old your dog is. Usually when a dog is ...
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| cycles | 2/13/2009 |
Q: this morning i noticed her vagina was bloody so i wiped it with a tissue and blood came out on it, ...
A: There is no 'alternative' until you get her spayed. Surely your vet talked to you about having her ...
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| feline luk shot | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I just adopted a 4 month old kitten. He got all his shots 5 days back. I took him to a local vet for ...
A: While it doesn't happen often, some kittens and cats will have a side effect like this. Your cat can ...
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| Female Pug Smells Like Metal | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 2.5 year old spayed female pug who emits a strong metal/rust smell mainly from her rear ...
A: She may have some kind of a bladder issue going on. What you are smelling is the rusty iron smell ...
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| peek a poo acting weird | 2/13/2009 |
Q: my 3 year old female peek a poo female got her rabies shot last week ( wed ). she has since been ...
A: While there are instances of pets having vaccination reactions, these are usually localized and show ...
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| 12 year old labrador retriever | 2/12/2009 |
Q: As an extra large dog (125 lbs) he is considered old and we have been seeing his health decline. ...
A: I am sorry, I didn't see the question in here about time. It sounds as if he is at the end indeed. ...
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| Animal attack | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I have a maltipoo that is 11 pounds and he was attacked by two large dogs about an hour ago and ...
A: You need to get your dog to the vet immediately! Small dogs may not show a lot of damage on the ...
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| Sick Dog | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Out of the blue my dog, who is a Australian Shepard Rottweiler and Cocker mix,started to act ...
A: Zach, it does sound like your dog is in pain. I can't say whether or not he has a stomach ache but ...
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| zoonotic(sp) contagion | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Can a ferret contract feline herpes from a cat who once had feline herpes?
A: I suppose it is always possible. Cats don't generally ever get rid of herpes but they do go into ...
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| Pet Baby Rat. | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I just got two young siamese coated rats at the local owned pet store. They both seem to have ...
A: It would be pretty hard for me to even guess what this lump might be. Your best bet is to get him in ...
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| lip discoloration on my dog | 2/11/2009 |
Q: my 6 year old yorkie has pink on her lower lip that looks like discoloration. I first noticed it ...
A: No, this is something that a vet should see. I have no clue and it is not something that can be ...
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| swollen testicles | 2/11/2009 |
Q: i have a 9 year old boston terrier.over the last week or so i have noticed his testicles were ...
A: No it is not a good idea. This is how drug resistant bugs are created. He could have a virus, ...
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| Nervous puppy? | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I adopted a 6 month old, male, neutered, terrier mixed breed, 30 lb puppy from a local shelter. He ...
A: Rachel, you have asked a question that veterinarians have asked for generations. How is it that a ...
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| cat rash | 2/10/2009 |
Q: My dads older cat has had a rash for the past 6 years it started on her neck near were the collar ...
A: Okay, aside from this being confusing, you are asking two different people the same question. The ...
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| smal amount anal bleeding | 2/10/2009 |
Q: i just picked up a new miniature snalazer ??sp? pup after getting him home i noticed when he poos he ...
A: Rectal bleeding is normal when you change foods, worm or strain from diarrhea. Any of these things ...
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| diet for pup | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I'm naminder from India . my lab pup is 9 wks old I'm feeding her 1cup of yoghurt morning and ...
A: Puppies cannot live on a diet of yogurt and bread. They need a balanced diet like that in a ...
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| my cat is a licker | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have 2 cats one is 13 and the other is just over a year old. My younger cat has always had an ...
A: Some cats are just lickers. If he is licking furniture 24/7 however then I would suggest he has some ...
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| worried about neighbor's husky | 2/3/2009 |
Q: can you please answer me tonight? There is a husky in the yard in back of me and she is usually ...
A: Chris, I understand your concern. Speaking to them will most likely anger them but it's worth a ...
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| worried about neighbor's husky | 2/3/2009 |
Q: can you please answer me tonight? There is a husky in the yard in back of me and she is usually ...
A: Most huskies in the North are grown and raised to be outside in this cold. But they work hard all ...
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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: I think you misunderstood this specialist. And I find it inconceivable that not one of these vets ...
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| Dog Park | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month and 2 week old male, neutered, mix breed puppy. We think he is a terrier mix, ...
A: My concern of course is parvo in a situation like this. Parvo can live a long time on the ground, ...
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| yorkie in heat | 2/2/2009 |
Q: yes i have a little yorkie and she has been on her period for about two weeks or so and her vagina ...
A: This is probably just her natural pigmentation that is more prominent with the swelling. As soon as ...
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| My dog Teyla's leg | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have a one year old female Husky named Teyla, Friday while playing fetch She yelped after ...
A: I am thinking you are correct Katie. She must have pulled a muscle which is very common in fetching ...
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| POT BELLIED PIGS | 2/2/2009 |
Q: How often do pet pigs have to go to the vet?
A: I really don't know the protocol for pot bellies so you should call a local vet that sees them and ...
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| Cats | 2/1/2009 |
Q: my cat has a sore spot just next to his tail, I'm not sure how he did it, but it was just a scab at ...
A: There is nothing that I know of that you can put on this. This is why vets give cats injections and ...
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| Dog - abdominal pain - eats lizards ? | 2/1/2009 |
Q: Our 10 year old Staffordshire Cross [Jack Russell / Dachshund?] loves to "hunt" lizards in our ...
A: I'm not sure that all lizards are toxic but that looks like our common alligator lizard. Again, they ...
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| Dog - abdominal pain - eats lizards ? | 2/1/2009 |
Q: Our 10 year old Staffordshire Cross [Jack Russell / Dachshund?] loves to "hunt" lizards in our ...
A: can you tell me what Kind of lizards these are? Where I live we have blue bellied lizards which are ...
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| lymphangiectasia | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My 6 year old yorkie has been diagnosed with this. He has experienced vomiting and diarrhea and ...
A: The prognosis for this disease is unfortunately, a tough one. The albumin (protein) count in the ...
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| Sneezing Dog | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My three year old mixed breed has been sneezing more than normal. They are "hard" sneezes causing ...
A: Usually when a dog sneezes like this and there is no immediate discharge, they have gotten some kind ...
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| a male Ferrette eating Alpo Dog food | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Our Ferret likes to eat our dogs Alpo food and is hardly eating his own food bought for him. Sidney ...
A: While I am not a ferret expert (they are illegal in California so we don't see them often) I know ...
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| Older Cat | 1/31/2009 |
Q: We have had a cat for 19 years (she wasn't a kitten when we got her). In the last few months, she ...
A: Have you had her looked over by a vet? She is in pain somewhere- her mouth or her teeth if she isn't ...
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| siamese cat eye mucus | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have about a 2 year old siamese. A co worker gave him to me for free. He doesnt act weird or ...
A: Has this cat been vaccinated for anything? Reddish brown is the normal color for mucous in an ...
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| Feline herpes, older cat | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have an 11-year-old Himalayan flame point male cat that has had feline herpes since I adopted him ...
A: Since I am not a vet, but a vet tech, I can only give you some recommendations that might help him. ...
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| Dementia ??? | 1/30/2009 |
Q: i have a 14yr old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier, we were told last year that he had a tumour in ...
A: I am not really sure what the question is here Bob. If you are asking me if he has dementia, I ...
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| rabbits | 1/30/2009 |
Q: i have had a rabbit named Booboo for a few years now on Sunday i noticed she was acting strange and ...
A: Bailey, I am sorry that BooBoo died like this. The fact is rabbits need a lot of attention and they ...
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| dog was bitten by something | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Our 32 lb terrier got loose one night and we heard an awful scream, and he finally came home with ...
A: No, I don't. I live in California. I have no way of knowing what you have in the area you live in. ...
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| My cat is throwing up | 1/30/2009 |
Q: My cat Nancy has never puked ever since we adopted her a little over 2 years ago. Today she puked 3 ...
A: Well Jason, cats do occasionally vomit. You didn't say when you started the food or if this food she ...
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| Soft water - safe for pets? | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My 14 month old neutered male standard poodle has been leaking urine when he sleeps - and having ...
A: Christine, I appreciate you letting me know about the water softener but the hormone ...
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| cats | 1/29/2009 |
Q: can you just answer a cat question. why do cats eyes run. like tear gunk. like we get. is that ...
A: No it is not normal for a healthy cat's eyes to run. Persians on the other hand, are not normal ...
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| shuh-tzu 11weeks old | 1/29/2009 |
Q: i give him a bath every other day but 4 sum reason he is not actin like his self vomited one time ...
A: You are bathing this dog much too often. You can cause all kinds of problems with his skin this way. ...
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| Soft water - safe for pets? | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My 14 month old neutered male standard poodle has been leaking urine when he sleeps - and having ...
A: Softened water is not good for anyone. It is full of sodium which causes water retention and can ...
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| Puppy breathing and clear snot | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old, male, neutered, up-to-date on shots and vet care, mixed breed puppy. He has ...
A: Most likely he is getting too hot. Since he cannot pant in his sleep his breathing rate increases to ...
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| boxer with swollen bottom | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old boxer who of course due to his age has increasingly developed some health ...
A: While it is safe to neuter him at this age, I would wait and see what he has growing near his ...
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| Female Dog Teats | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have just found a minature Dachund AA(sp?) and she has obviously just recently had puppies. She ...
A: What does the AA stand for? It sounds like she has mastitis from not having the puppies nurse- in ...
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| Post neuter swelling | 1/28/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was neutered 2 weeks ago. After 10 days of restricted ...
A: These swellings are almost always a blood clot. Compresses will do no good in that case. Usually the ...
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| Cat acting weird | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that will be 17 in May. Last year, my vet told me he was in the early stages of kidney ...
A: He is in Pain Candance, a lot of pain. Cats don't show pain the way we do or even the way dogs do. ...
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| my dog chipper | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Chipper is a 7 year old dachsund chihuahua. We came home a little while ago and in the time we have ...
A: I am sorry, I never recieved this until today. I don't really know what you mean by he has lost his ...
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| cat with IBD | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My cat was diagnosed with IBD. Symptoms were violent vomiting and diarrhea. When she isn't feeling ...
A: Z/D is a low allergen diet. Prednisone is a steroid for inflammation. The two major treatments for ...
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| Feline Lukemia | 1/27/2009 |
Q: First I want to thank you on the advise on my 13 year old poodle. That same night, I had to take her ...
A: Carol, First let me tell you how sorry I am about your little dog. I know how heartbreaking that is ...
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| Why did my kitten die? | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I found a kitten a week ago and brought it home. I feed her first soft food and then dry food with ...
A: Well this is a fairly safe drug for kittens. I still think that she had anaphylactic shock from a ...
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| colitis | 1/26/2009 |
Q: After my eight year old dogs' second bout of bloody loose bowels over the past few months, my vet ...
A: Marilyn, I am not a vet but a tech and the only thing I can tell you is that your dog might have ...
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| bladder stone surgery | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 pound toy poodle who is 13 years old. He's extremely lively and in excellent condition. ...
A: Jenny, It is not unusual at all for this to happen. He should regain control little by little in a ...
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| Why did my kitten die? | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I found a kitten a week ago and brought it home. I feed her first soft food and then dry food with ...
A: I don't know what pill you gave her Nadia. Tell me the name of it. I will tell you that worms can ...
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| my cat eating paper | 1/26/2009 |
Q: why does my cat eat paper?
A: That is pretty hard to answer. It might taste good to her? She might be lacking in nutrients in her ...
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| Cat has a bad smell! | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My cat is about 2 1/2 years old. She is a polydactyl with thumbs. Recently I noticed a smell ...
A: While cats do have excellent grooming habits she might have some odor coming from her ears or her ...
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| dog constantly licking his penis | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have a three year old Chihuahua. He occasionally would "hump" a toy and then lick his penis. He ...
A: No that is not normal. You didn't say whether or not he is neutered. Dogs don't become erect the ...
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| Weird behavior | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My year old male pit bull has stopped eating in the last couple of days. He is not eating or ...
A: Your dog is sick. This is not a behavioral problem. He is ill. I don't know what he has, but it ...
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| Dog licks his own pee | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old terrier mixed breed male pup. He was fixed yesterday. I have noticed that when ...
A: I think his age has a lot to do with this. He hasn't' learned to lift his leg yet so he is just ...
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| cats teeth | 1/24/2009 |
Q: My cat has an unsually long fang. It hangs about a centimeter outside of his mouth, and every time ...
A: You didn't tell me this cat's age but I am going to guess he is an older cat. Their gum's recede ...
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| My cat ,Bibi | 1/24/2009 |
Q: My cat don't eat for a week and I feed her with a syringe every day . She has yellow color in her ...
A: Gabriela, Your cat is very, very ill. Cats that don't eat for more than 3 days are at very high risk ...
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| diet/pancreatitis attack | 1/23/2009 |
Q: well since we last wrote. First of all I wanted to let you know that YES- both of my girls are ...
A: Ya I got slammed with questions yesterday. I am wondering if the vets are all on vacation so they ...
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| vomitting bile | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have two Doberman's (about 2 1/2 yr old.) and they have started to vomit--usually in the ...
A: Nicole, Any time a dog vomits bile it is because either the pancreas is inflamed, the liver is ...
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| Abcessed tooth diagnosis | 1/23/2009 |
Q: My 13-year-old lab developed a lump under her left eye about 10 days ago. When my husband took her ...
A: The only option you have is a general anesthetic which are very safe now and she will be monitored ...
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| cat with three testacles | 1/23/2009 |
Q: had our foundling cat fixed today and discovered it had 3 testacles...how common is this? Thanks
A: Very, very rare. So rare that in 30 yrs of veterinary medicine I have never seen it. But anything is ...
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| Feces ingestion | 1/22/2009 |
Q: My 8 yr old labrador has a fetish for eating feces. She did this as a puppy also. I remember that ...
A: You are talking about Forbid. You put it in the food and it makes her feces taste bad but won't work ...
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| My dog has 2 extra teeth | 1/22/2009 |
Q: my dog is a husky/lab mix, and she is 4 months old, and we just noticed that in her bottom jaw, she ...
A: These are not normal nor are they her adult teeth. These are what's called supernumerary teeth, ...
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| bumps on head. | 1/22/2009 |
Q: last week our (me and my wife) chihuahua was swelling in the face and we determined it was a ...
A: Many things in the house can cause allergic reactions. New rugs, blankets, clothing, smoke, ...
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| Sneezing Cat | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Mt cat started sneezing a couple days ago, and now has a warm nose. He has been licking fairly ...
A: There are no over the counter options for cats. Cats are very sensitive to drugs and many can harm ...
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| Overweight Springer & his coat | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have just taken my male English Springer Spaniel to his vet and been told that he is 33% ...
A: Well your doctor is right. Obesity is a form of malnutrition. Anytime a living being isn't being fed ...
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| growth on Cats Skin | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My cat has these blueish colored oval shaped growth about over a quarter inch long coming out of her ...
A: Where are these growths? How old is the cat? Does she go outside? They sound like they are big, fat ...
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| Dogs anal glands | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My dog scoots across the carpet or grass on a regular basis. We have to have his anal glands ...
A: Other than having them removed (not recommended) all you can do is get them expressed regularly. ...
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| boxer pup | 1/20/2009 |
Q: i recently got a boxer pup purebred and i seen her brothers and sisters after i got her and she is ...
A: There is nothing wrong with corn. It is the lowest of all allergens in dogs and most foods have it. ...
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| cat behavior problems | 1/20/2009 |
Q: My two female spay cats hate each other and cannot be in the same room or near each other without ...
A: I am not sure what this is:Medi-Cal(fr. the vet)- where I live Medi-Cal is a program of free medical ...
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| boxer pup | 1/20/2009 |
Q: i recently got a boxer pup purebred and i seen her brothers and sisters after i got her and she is ...
A: You got the runt of the litter. No it's not normal but having a runt is at times. These pups usually ...
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| cat not eating or drinking | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Several days ago my cat stopped eating and drinking. She had stopped prior but I had gotten her to ...
A: Awww Rosemary, I am really sorry to hear that. It isn't curable and it's a terrible disease and one ...
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| female dog | 1/20/2009 |
Q: why would a two year old female german shephard dogs teets turn black and swell? ANSWER: I am not ...
A: Is this dog spayed? Is she in heat? Is she pregnant? It could be a false pregnancy if she isn't ...
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| growth inbetween dogs toes | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old German Shepherd. His paws are white fur. Lately i have been noticing that ...
A: The iron in their saliva turns it pinkish orange. This growth will not go away by itself. You need ...
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| neutered male/dog | 1/19/2009 |
Q: When this beagle/basset mix gets excited he develops lumps on each side of the penal shaft that look ...
A: This is very common and what you are seeing are two glands that act as a brake when the dog is ...
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| My Beagle's Eye | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old beagle. Recently, my little cousin and I were playing Wii. If you don't know ...
A: If she can still see I would wait but I don't like any eye injury going without being seen by a vet. ...
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| my dog is vomiting | 1/19/2009 |
Q: my dog is vomiting and I was wondering if I could give him Mylanta or pepto until I can take him to ...
A: You can give either one of those. Be careful however, if the dog is vomiting blood as Pepto Bismol ...
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| Puppy doesn't know when to STOP eating | 1/18/2009 |
Q: My 11 week old great pyrenees does not seem to know when to stop eating. We would like to put her on ...
A: Unfortunately Jennifer not all dogs are created equal and so not all of them can be fed this way. It ...
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| puppy with green mucus coming from the eyes | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have 9 week old puppy that just started to get this green mucus coming her eyes plus everytime she ...
A: Parvo almost always has bloody, smelly diarrhea involved with it. Green mucous can be from many ...
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| sick dog | 1/18/2009 |
Q: 15 old chawawa having a hard time breahting how can i make her more comfortable tonight and what do ...
A: There is no easy answer for this April. He could have a collapsed trachea, heart failure, lung ...
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| Elderly Dog Surgery | 1/18/2009 |
Q: Our dog of 15 years, mixed breed, 30#, has a perianal tumor that has now grown inside. It has been ...
A: Well this is a tough call for sure. The problem with these tumors is that they do come back. If he ...
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| Toilet Training | 1/17/2009 |
Q: My Fiancee an I have just purchased a pure Maltese terrier puppy, she is 2 months old, our problem ...
A: Well your puppy is almost past the age of easy training but there is hope. First thing you need to ...
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| Liver Shunt, and Constipation | 1/17/2009 |
Q: We have a Pekingese pup who is in the process of being diagnosed with a liver shunt. We have been ...
A: Poor little guy, it really sounds like he is miserable. How old is this puppy and how long have you ...
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| littermates, one neutered | 1/17/2009 |
Q: Connell, I have two 14-wk-old littermate kittens, one male, one female. I got the male neutered ...
A: Just to set the record straight I am not a vet. My profile states that I am a registered vet tech. ...
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| female dog | 1/17/2009 |
Q: why would a two year old female german shephard dogs teets turn black and swell?
A: I am not sure what you mean. The whole foot is suddenly black when it was a different color? How ...
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| My cat | 1/17/2009 |
Q: 5 years old. She is our only pet. We have a clean well kept home. She gets lots of attention. She ...
A: Well Carina, Cats do tend to get thinner as they age. If there is a sudden weight loss accompanied ...
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| Vomiting and Lethargic dog | 1/16/2009 |
Q: My 11-month old puppy threw up 7 times in an hour last night. She has been turning up her nose to ...
A: Once she is past this bought of vomiting I would put her back on the Science Diet and get the ...
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| Vomiting and Lethargic dog | 1/16/2009 |
Q: My 11-month old puppy threw up 7 times in an hour last night. She has been turning up her nose to ...
A: No you are not being paranoid Sarah. She was sick, that is a fact. Why, I don't know. Vomiting is ...
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| My dog is suddenly peeing in the house | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have a dog who is potty trained and he has been peeing on the couch. Once he even laid in his ...
A: Not knowing his age etc it is hard to say but most likely it is a problem with his bladder, ...
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| dog | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I caught my 3 month old shihtzu possibly chewing on a canna bulb. Are they poisonous? Also ivy ...
A: There hundreds of lists online that can tell you which plants you have in your house are toxic to ...
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| dogs digestive systems... | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I last wrote you on 10/3 in regards to IBD and Pancreatitis with my Yorkie Sadie. Here is a summary ...
A: "I forgot to mention that someone once told me that dogs are carnivores. and their digestive tract ...
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| endoscope | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I last wrote you on 10/3 in regards to IBD and Pancreatitis with my Yorkie Sadie. Here is a summary ...
A: Okay so let me get this straight. You are saying that these dogs or at least Sadie DOES have Protein ...
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| cat not eating or drinking | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Several days ago my cat stopped eating and drinking. She had stopped prior but I had gotten her to ...
A: You need to call a vet first thing in the morning Rosemary. This is a very serious thing when a cat ...
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| cat health | 1/14/2009 |
Q: my cat has bad scabs all over her body that bleed an weep and she has lost all her fur. now she has ...
A: Your cat is suffering (greatly I might add) with either ringworm, scabies or some other affliction ...
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| Nightly Throw Up | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I just bought a cocker Spaniel Puppy. She is 10 weeks old. The past two nights she has thrown up. ...
A: My dog is 11 and has eaten carrots all of her life. She is not overweight because of that and her ...
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| Nightly Throw Up | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I just bought a cocker Spaniel Puppy. She is 10 weeks old. The past two nights she has thrown up. ...
A: The first thing you need to do is stop feeding her "snacks throughout the day." The only thing you ...
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| The fur on my dogs elbows are red/brown | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Hey, he's an all white husky, 2 years old and his fur on his elbows are discolored. Is that normal? ...
A: Not knowing what color they are it's hard to say. If they are reddish brown it could be from him ...
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| IBD/Pancreatitis/elevated AMYLASE | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I last wrote you on 10/3 in regards to IBD and Pancreatitis with my Yorkie Sadie. Here is a summary ...
A: Renee, I wanted to address this statement you made: "we can always try the venison too or the salmon ...
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| cat's pregnancy | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My cat seems to have been pregnant longer than what I have read the average 65 days. This is her ...
A: She may just now be getting ready to go into labor. Crying and pacing can be signs of impending ...
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| Severe Labored Breathing | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My 13 year old poodle had been put on theophyline four days ago for severe coughing due to a ...
A: Theophylline isn't going to make her worse, but she could just be getting worse. I was on it for ...
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| IBD/Pancreatitis/elevated AMYLASE | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I last wrote you on 10/3 in regards to IBD and Pancreatitis with my Yorkie Sadie. Here is a summary ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering but I needed time to read this and then answer. Reglan is for ...
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| Six Month Kitten Vomitting | 1/13/2009 |
Q: First off, what a wonderful service you offer. Long story short (I know that your time is ...
A: there are many things that can make a cat vomit, as I am sure you know. Eating too fast then ...
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| toy poodle neutering | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me when I should neuter my female toy poodle.She was born on July 3, 2008 and I want to ...
A: She is old enough now and will be coming into heat very soon. You need to schedule her asap. The ...
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| diet change loose beige stool dog | 1/12/2009 |
Q: we adopted an 18 month old Labrador from the shelter 5 days ago.He also got neutered and his shot ...
A: Well unfortunately you are feeding him junk food. Most of what is in Nutra Max is wheat, grains, and ...
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| Skin Allergy | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old male bull terrier puppy. He is current on all shots and vet care. He has ...
A: Sounds like you are on the right track there Rachel. It very well could be that he has a skin ...
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| Puppy leg fracture | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My puppy has a leg fracture and has a cast on it, i cant seem to get her to go to the bathroom. What ...
A: how long has this cast been on her leg, wasn't answered. I am sure she must be relieving her self ...
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| Kitty with unexplained high fever | 1/11/2009 |
Q: Doctor! I'll try to make this as concise as possible. Right after Thanksgiving, my 4 year old ...
A: First of all, I am not a doctor, but a vet tech. So if that bothers you you might want to re-post to ...
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| 5 year old dog discharge from nipple | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I have a female 5 year old mixed lab dog. She has not been spayed. She is overweight. I was giving ...
A: This discharge could be anything but since she is having it at the time of her heat I would say it ...
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| cat has crystals | 1/11/2009 |
Q: my cat had a crystal on the tip of his penis,couldnt urinate..i gave him apple cider vinegar ...
A: Knowing the length of the urethra isn't going to help this cat clear crystals out of his bladder. He ...
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| Skin Allergy | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old male bull terrier puppy. He is current on all shots and vet care. He has ...
A: No that's the correct dose. Dogs metabolize the drugs a bit differently then we do. One Benedryl ...
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| drooling; smaking | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have an Australian Cattle dog who is a little over a year old. The last couple of weeks when she ...
A: Have you looked all over in her mouth? This is usually a mechanical problem but she could be having ...
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| Normal? | 1/9/2009 |
Q: My Neighbor has just been given a ten year old Jack Russel by an old lady. I have looked at him and ...
A: Ten year old dogs can shake for a number of reasons, pain, fear, illness, joint issues.His teeth ...
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| Dry skin | 1/9/2009 |
Q: My 9 year old lab has dry skin. Over the years we have tried diet changes including food, oils, and ...
A: I don't know where you got that answer but it wasn't from me. One of the veterinarians might have ...
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| Squirrel care | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I received a 6 month old squirrel for Christmas this year since my family knew how much i love ...
A: I don't know about this Vlad. Where I live it is illegal to have squirrels as pets. What kind of ...
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| 1yr old Siberian Husky | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a (almost) 1yr old Siberian. The last few days I've noticed him taking longer to poop, than ...
A: You didn't mention whether or not you give this dog treats, bones or anything like that. It sounds ...
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| Sick Puppy | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I recently asked a question to Dr. Chambreau. I bought a Chocolate Labrador Retriever from a well ...
A: My first question would be: did you switch foods from what he was eating at the breeders? That alone ...
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| Puppy with Demodex Mange | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old male pit bull mix puppy. I have had him since he was 8 weeks. He is up to date ...
A: Elizabeth, I am not a vet, but in my 28 yrs of being a technician and working with 7 vets and my own ...
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| 7 mo. kitten suddenly has wobbly rearend | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 mo. ferral kitten rescued at 4 weeks. He all of a sudden is very weak and wobbly in his ...
A: No this isn't common, but cats can have issues with blood clots in their back legs. That is pretty ...
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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: Kathy, There is no way I can tell you what your dog may have. It sounds as if she is doing much ...
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| Sudden aggressive episode - reaction to cortisone therapy? | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have a Tibetan Spaniel/Maltese Cross female, 11 kilos, desexed, 2 years old. Has been exposed to ...
A: While I have not heard of that type of reaction to what I am assuming was Prednisone, it is possible ...
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| Cat behaviors/symptoms | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have a fixed male cat of somewhat indeterminate age. (He was adopted as an adult, but is at least ...
A: Katie, It is very hard to say what is going on with this old boy without seeing the cat himself. He ...
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| rectum/glan's | 1/7/2009 |
Q: My little silkie has been draging her reer on the carpet and I would like to know how to clean her ...
A: This is something you need to have your groomer or vet show you how to do manually Carie. I cannot ...
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| cat losing hearing and now balance | 1/6/2009 |
Q: My 17 year old cat has been losing her hearing off and on recently and since last night she has been ...
A: You are doing a great job Denise. Just watch it on the protein, don't over burden her kidneys. Cats ...
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| feels good to be scratched | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Besides having the over active oil glands my dog also feels the need to be scratched. The most ...
A: I will be here Craig. You want some food from the old bag to mix in with the new anyway. There are ...
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| golden retriever | 1/6/2009 |
Q: My golden retriever is 8 years old and in good health. We walk together every day for an hour or ...
A: These swellings are from the joint being hit or from over usage. They are not uncommon but can cause ...
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| kitten | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old kitten that is not playing as much as she was. She is eating and drinking. She ...
A: Growth spurts will come and go and they could slow down some playtime. Growth spurts generally ...
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| cat allergies | 1/5/2009 |
Q: im not sure where i should go for my problem so i came here. i am seriously allergic to cats. ...
A: Ok I understand your problem but I am not sure what your question is here. I cannot help you find a ...
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| Puppy | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My puppy has been off his food for a couple of days now and has had sickness and an upset stomach, ...
A: Now. Any puppy off his food for more then 24 hours is very sick. He might have parvo, distemper or ...
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| feels good to be scratched | 1/5/2009 |
Q: Besides having the over active oil glands my dog also feels the need to be scratched. The most ...
A: Well all dogs loved to be scratched Craig, not just yours. What makes you think her oil glands are ...
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| after spay e collar | 1/5/2009 |
Q: How do I know when I can take the cone shaped e collar off of my cat after she's been spayed? It's ...
A: If her sutures have been removed and she has no oozing spots you can remover the collar. We usually ...
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| Kittens eye | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I rescued this kitten and it's around 11 weeks old. Her right eye was cloudy, but in the last few ...
A: I tell all my clients to never let a bad eye go untreated. It can lead to many problems and loss of ...
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| blood in the litter box | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have three cats, one neutered male, 2+ yrs., one spayed female, 2+ yrs., one spayed female, 7+mos. ...
A: Blood on or in the stool is a sign of some sort of irritation in the colon, the rectum or the anus. ...
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| cat not landing on feet | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Just wondering about this: every time I've seen my 2-year old male cat fall (from the stairs or off ...
A: While this is something to be concerned about, the problem is can anything be done about it? If ...
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| twitching cat | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have an albino cat that has developed a strange problem within the last 2 weeks. whenever he lays ...
A: Muscle twitching is a concern. There are many conditions that can cause it and some are vitamin B ...
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| Mysterious bump on puppy | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 7-month old female pit bull mix who recently developed a small bump on her thigh. It ...
A: Well I really doubt if it's connected at all the flea and tick medicine. Dogs get warts, skin tags, ...
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| A cat with gastritis | 1/2/2009 |
Q: my mother has a 6 years old cat who has been having problems for 2 years now. He vomits blood and it ...
A: The first thing that should be done is a diet change. Royal Canin is too high in protein and too ...
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| dog ate something that stinks!!! | 1/2/2009 |
Q: this is about the 3rd time this year this has happened and we are at a complete loss to it's cause. ...
A: Freshly sprayed skunk smell is not sweeter. It is bitterly acrid and will make anyone salivate. The ...
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| Bull Terrier | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Please can you tell me how many times a year a bull terrier bitch will go on heat. Many Thanks ...
A: No, I do not agree with that at all. Aggressive females are good at killing their own young too. The ...
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| blindness | 1/2/2009 |
Q: 8 y.o. female cat got laryngitis 2 weeks ago. appetite better, coat and weight ok-still has no voice ...
A: I am not sure why you think your cat is blind? Did the vet tell you she was? Sometimes they might be ...
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| cat behavior | 1/1/2009 |
Q: got 2 month old kitten from pound 40 days ago . plays well with our other kitten thats one year ...
A: Feral cats won't let anyone touch them, including the vet! Most shelters won't release or adopt out ...
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| Dog rash | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Jack Russel Beagle. About 6 months ago we noticed hot spots under her armpits ...
A: Well you need to get her off of the beef right away and get her on a food like lamb and rice or ...
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| Dog not eating or drinking | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I was given a 1 yr. old (I believe it to be a whippet mix) the lady said she thought was a terrir ...
A: She is frightened. She was uprooted from a home and now is in a strange place. Make sure the food ...
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| cat losing hearing and now balance | 1/1/2009 |
Q: My 17 year old cat has been losing her hearing off and on recently and since last night she has been ...
A: Denise, She may be developing vestibular syndrome, which has to do with the inner ear and balance. ...
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| squirrel calcium | 12/31/2008 |
Q: We were raising an orphaned baby squirrel for release, but unfortunately we were not feeding her ...
A: Yes squirrels are prone to developing MBD, or metabolic bone disease from well meaning but ...
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| Cat - scratching and fleas | 12/31/2008 |
Q: My 3 yr old recently got out and disappeared for about a week (normally an indoor cat). Now he has a ...
A: He might have developed a flea allergy Liz. Some cats get those and then they get a condition called ...
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| puppy with cold 4month old | 12/31/2008 |
Q: my puppy snezz and cough nose runs
A: Since I can't tell you any more than your puppy has some sort of a upper respiratory sickness and ...
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| Puppy food | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old male bull terier mix. I had been feeding him Science Diet but he had increased ...
A: Well Lois, it's no wonder his appetite for Science Diet went down and down. Who wouldn't want to eat ...
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| poop-eating Brittany | 12/31/2008 |
Q: How can I keep my crazy 13 month old Brittany from eating poop (his and...any dog's)? It is just ...
A: Dogs do this for various reasons, but diet can be attributed to it. Usually it's because while we ...
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| Cat with possible UTI. | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old Persian cat. She had a UTI (and I was told she had crystals) about a month ...
A: My first question to you would be are these drops of pure blood or are they diluted looking? Because ...
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| Blood on Blue Jay | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I notice you do give advice on wild birds-I have a very strange question! I have a pet blue jay ...
A: I have never heard of this from a bird unless they have a stone of some kind. Captive birds are ...
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| 12-yr old cat diagnosed with pinced nerve | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I took my male cat in to vet today since he was limping. They thought possible blood clot, but after ...
A: No you cannot xrays nerves and yes you were way overcharged. Blood work was to see if the cat had a ...
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| my cat has a cough | 12/30/2008 |
Q: Her name is Pettie and I've had her for about 8 years so she's about 9 or 10. She's fine walking and ...
A: Paige, it's pretty clear that this cat needs to see a doctor. Call your vet and make her an ...
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| dog's eyes | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 month old shih tzu and it seems to me that he lost a little bit of the fur below his ...
A: Dogs have more iron in their tears than we do and it stains the fur red. Shih Tzu's and other breeds ...
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| Question about Puppies | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I am going to rescue a German Shepherd 8 week old pup. I live near the Philadelphia area and would ...
A: Bless you for rescuing this dog. When you get him home you can bathe him but flea and tick shampoos ...
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| Sick 3-Year old Bengal Cat | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Our 3 YO Bengal Cat has been sick for nearly a week. His symptoms are as follows: loss of ...
A: I would be worried too, since it sounds like he has an intestinal blockage. He may have eaten some ...
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| dog has bad stomach | 12/28/2008 |
Q: my moms Pomeranian has some kind of stomach problem since birth its call gastric- something she cant ...
A: She is doing what again? Are you feeding her anything other than the I/D? She must have chronic ...
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| Puppy Seizures | 12/28/2008 |
Q: So I got a brand new puppy on Thursday, and in the early morning of friday (2am) i took her out for ...
A: Shauna, I think you are doing the correct thing. This puppy could possibly seizure for life. You ...
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| my chihuahua ate fudge and im broke | 12/28/2008 |
Q: what do i do if my chihuahua ate fudge and im broke
A: I have no idea how much this dog ate, what kind of fudge or how big your dog is. Most fudge is ...
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| Cats teeth & Gums | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I have a male cat that is approx 12 years old Today he is crying when he eats upon looking in his ...
A: Poor baby! He needs some dental care asap Tami. He probably has some severe gingivitis and it is ...
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| cat that has been spayed still whines | 12/27/2008 |
Q: My female cat that is now about 15 months old was spayed about 9 months ago. About every 3 months ...
A: No Donna, It is not normal. It sounds like either one or both ovaries were left behind, or a small ...
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| 3 week old pup throwing | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 week old pit bull, and i feed him (1 egg, 10oz of carnation milk, caro syrup, 1 cup of ...
A: While I understand that you are trying to use homemade formula for him, this is not going to settle ...
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| Lyme Disease Vaccine | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old staffordshire bull terrier male mix puppy. He has received all of his vaccines, ...
A: No Rachel, the sets you are giving him are plenty. He will be getting boostered again at one year ...
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| cat health | 12/27/2008 |
Q: We have an older cat,female (about 14 years old)and we just got a younger female cat about a month ...
A: Any time you bring in a new cat that isn't tested for leukemia, FIV, FIP or other potentially fatal ...
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| Concerned about my kitten breathing | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old kitten. I've been noticing that after he has been playing for a little while he ...
A: Well Samantha, I am sure you know that there isn't much I can do over the internet for him. If you ...
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| rawhide bones | 12/26/2008 |
Q: Are rawhide bones safe for my 9 month old golden retriever?
A: Long ago I would have said yes until I hear the story of Willie. Willie was a one year old golden ...
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| Lyme Disease Vaccine | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old staffordshire bull terrier male mix puppy. He has received all of his vaccines, ...
A: Not for a Staffy. If you can give him 6 vaccinations!! They are so highly susceptible to parvo virus ...
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| warts on my lhasa apso | 12/26/2008 |
Q: why is my 8 yr old lhasa apso getting warts all over her body?
A: Are they warts or skin tags? There is a difference. Some breeds are more prone to developing these ...
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| dog eat then bring back up | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have a small dog, when he eats after 1/2 hr or so he bring back up. I know he can not have any ...
A: Are you feeding him milk products? There are many reasons dogs will regurgitate their food. That is ...
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| PLEASE I need help with my 20 yr old Angora | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I don't know what is going on@!@! What started out just a week ago as an mated eye has turned into ...
A: You really need to get this cat into the vets and get his face and head xrayed and/or ultrasounded. ...
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| My Puppy's Baby teeth | 12/25/2008 |
Q: My puppy is 7 months old and he has lost almost a of his puppy teeth but he has two teeth in his ...
A: Unless you are adopting dogs at the same time you should not be breeding your dog. There are ...
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| Anal Cat Glands | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I got my 4 year old cat when she was about 1 year old and in poor condition. She has had a chronic ...
A: Now here is a problem I have rarely seen. I have seen my own cats do this when frightened,but to do ...
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| Corgi | 12/24/2008 |
Q: The coat of our 9 year old Corgi is getting progressively lighter...is that to do with genetics or ...
A: Age, genetics, diet and sun exposure can all contribute to coat changes. I would start with diet ...
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| Vet gave valium pills to give min. poodle for trip | 12/24/2008 |
Q: My daughter called, they are traveling with their tiny almost tea cup/ squirrel size,2y/o.male ...
A: I am sorry I didn't get this sooner, as they may have already arrived. For some reason the question ...
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| unusual symptoms | 12/23/2008 |
Q: Do worms cause a dog to arch her back and and loose front muscle control? She seems to have these ...
A: I understand about cost being a major consideration. But consider this Julie. If your dog weighs 45 ...
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| unusual symptoms | 12/23/2008 |
Q: Do worms cause a dog to arch her back and and loose front muscle control? She seems to have these ...
A: She is licking her anal glands because they are impacted. She needs to see a vet and have them ...
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| Puppy has a cold? Flu? | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old half shitzu and half bichon frise. When he goes outside, he has been sticking ...
A: Well I would say he has a virus. He should see a vet before you take off to get some antibiotics. ...
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| My cat had an accident | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 21 year old female cat who has been in pretty good health. A few weeks ago she hit her head ...
A: Wow 21 yrs is pretty great! Good job keeping her healthy that long. The Dexamethasone in her drops ...
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| daschund ingesting 2 (375mg) Naproxens | 12/23/2008 |
Q: What affect will ingesting 2 Naproxen (375mg) tabs have on my 6yr old daschund?
A: Depending on how large your dog is, the dose you are talking about is very toxic to a dog. Naproxen ...
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| prednisone | 12/22/2008 |
Q: My cat was diagnosed with inflammatory gingivitis. He was put on Prednisone on an every other day ...
A: Depending how old your cat is being on long term prednisone has it's ups and downs. Unfortunately ...
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| Sheltie vomitted yellow bile | 12/22/2008 |
Q: My 1 1/2 yr old sheltie was sick yesterday morning, vomiting yellow bile. Afterwards he was asking ...
A: Vomiting yellow bile is usually indicative of the pancreas, liver and bile ducts being upset. Bile ...
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| My Puppy's Baby teeth | 12/22/2008 |
Q: My puppy is 7 months old and he has lost almost a of his puppy teeth but he has two teeth in his ...
A: Samantha, All the puppy teeth should be out by 6 1/2 months tops. So if there are still baby teeth ...
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| Kittens eyes | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old kitten that we have had for about 4 months. after we got her, she started ...
A: Her eyes should not be crusty all the time. She should have clear, healthy eyes at this age. Has ...
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| Weasing throat congestion | 12/21/2008 |
Q: My 11yr old yorkie is having difficulty breathing. Temp is normal nose is normal. Ever since he was ...
A: You dog sounds like that because of the procedure that was done. His throat is not sore, but he may ...
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| cats - kidneys - hairball remedy | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I have actually found hair in her vomit, so I'm pretty sure it is a hairball. Two questions: 1) is ...
A: Wendy, You didn't state what was actually wrong with your cat. You say she is having the typical ...
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| Distemper and Bordatella | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I work for a dog kennel. We require current vaccinations. Is it legal for us to sell Distemper and ...
A: I live in California and according to California law it is illegal for anyone other than a ...
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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: First of all, did you see worms in the stool or did you see little pieces on the cat around the ...
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| nerve in legs | 12/20/2008 |
Q: my new pup 3months old pup according too the vet nerves are damaged in the hind legs, he can move ...
A: I am sorry Paddy but I cannot tell you if there is any kind of treatment for this dog. Was he born ...
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| Kitten Diarrhea | 12/20/2008 |
Q: we rescued a kitten this am . He/she must not have eaten for awhile~. It ate some puppy chow for at ...
A: First things first Jennifer. Get this little kitten to a vet and get it tested for FELV. FIP and ...
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| Post partum kitty having problems.. | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I am fostering a cat who had been abandoned. She came to me very pregnant. She gave birth 1 week ago ...
A: It sounds like the worm-like thing was probably just that- worms. It is quite common for a cat that ...
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| Foot Care | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Large foot pad. Has a wound from runnung in the field. The size and shape of a #2 pencil eraser. Had ...
A: I don't know what to tell you Kay because I don't know if this is a cut, an abrasion, a jagged rip, ...
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| Dog is vomiting in middle of night. | 12/19/2008 |
Q: My dog is waking up and vomiting in the middle of the night. He is still eating. I am at a new house ...
A: Your dog is a bit stressed over moving it seems. Strange surroundings are a bit unnerving to pets. ...
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| A Wart on my yorkie's ear | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I have a yourkie who is about 18lbs, not fat but a larger than normal yorkie. He has all of a ...
A: 18 lbs is overweight for any Yorkie. Males rarely make it to 15 lbs. Any kind of growth on a dog's ...
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| sick puppy | 12/19/2008 |
Q: i have a 12 day old boxer mix puppy his mommy died when he was 5 days old and i have been bottle ...
A: I hope you are stimulating him to go to the bathroom. He cannot do that on his own. He needs you to ...
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| lump under nipple on female dog | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 year old female red setter cross, who has been spayed and never had puppies.She is fine ...
A: Depending on her age when she was spayed she could have a small mammary tumor or just a fatty tumor. ...
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| behavior | 12/18/2008 |
Q: my dog is a male beagle, 7 years old and has shown aggressive behavior throughout the years it seems ...
A: Neutering him is a good start- but a thorough exam is in order first before that. Any kind of age ...
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| Thanks | 12/18/2008 |
Q: my puppy is 6nths and was spayed 1 week ago. she is due for stitch removal on the 22nd but she has ...
A: Training a dog is never easy and especially one that is way past the age of potty training. She ...
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| nail care | 12/18/2008 |
Q: Is it normal for a dog to be biting her hind nails? She is 1 year old and a lab and hound mix. ...
A: No it is not normal for any dog to bite their own nails. Causes for these types of nail biting can ...
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| cat ingests moxacillin | 12/18/2008 |
Q: Is it bad if your cat eats a bunch of moxacillin pills? Is there something you can do? Will they ...
A: Since cats don't usually eat things like this you need to be really sure that she ate it. Cats are ...
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| sheltie gave birth and not drinking much | 12/18/2008 |
Q: My 13 month old sheltie gave birth during the night Sunday/Monday. 2 pups born under the couch and ...
A: Dogs that are bred too young seem to always be nervous mothers. The best way to supplement her water ...
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| 6 year old female cat has severe gingivitis | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I was told my 6 year old female cat has severe gingivitis and requires her teeth to be cleaned. I ...
A: You are correct Megan but the smell is due to the bacteria in the flesh that is inflamed and raw ...
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| English bulldog: incessant licking | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Connell: We recently rescued this 3-yr-old English bulldog who is extremely sweet-tempered, but just ...
A: First of all Tiffany, please note that I am not a doctor. My profile clearly states that I am a Vet ...
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| Eye problems | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I really appreciate you taking the time to answer these questions. Recently, I've noticed marks in ...
A: Well I cannot zoom in to see his eyes but I have looked at hundreds of old cat eyes. I have a 14 yr ...
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| pulled stitches | 12/17/2008 |
Q: my puppy is 6nths and was spayed 1 week ago. she is due for stitch removal on the 22nd but she has ...
A: She needs to keep these stitches in another week! Seven to ten days is the minimum time for sutures ...
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| flatulance | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 year old male lab who has with a flatulence problem. It is so bad that he can clear a ...
A: Well Gene, Dogs do seem to have this problem more often as they age but it is just like us, it's ...
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| Persian kitten sounds 'bunged up' | 12/16/2008 |
Q: We picked up our 2 persian kittens last Tuesday (they had their final injection last Monday) and ...
A: Sneezing and have nasal problems is normal for Persians because they are basically deformed. They ...
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| Cat worm meds | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My cat has worms!! I seen them around her buttocks area then round my dogs!! They sleep in same ...
A: Shannon, Your cat and dogs have tapeworms from fleas. They get them from eating fleas or mice. You ...
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| DOG GUMS | 12/16/2008 |
Q: this is the only dog I have ever owned,I got it as a puppy from my local pet shelter in ...
A: Dwight, I think it's wonderful that you love this dog so much and that you adopted her. Dogs get ...
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| Blood and genitle area? | 12/16/2008 |
Q: This weekend we went to play with the Russian hamster we have. In his bedding we found a lot of ...
A: As my profile says I don't do hamsters at all. I know hardly anything about them, but what you are ...
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| yorkies | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Why shouldn't a yorkie be purchased before 3 months?
A: I don't know- I have never heard that before. Sounds like something a breeder would say. Remember ...
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| dog vomiting | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My dog has vomited serveral times today now she is just wanting to lay on the couch its sunday and ...
A: Without knowing this dogs age, breed, and whether or not she has eaten anything out of the ordinary ...
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| dog got into a fight | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My dog got into a fight. There is no blood, his pupils are fine. There is however a small punture ...
A: When did this dog get into fight? He could very well have a puncture into his skull which is now ...
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| ILL Cat? | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My cat ate dinner and he was perfectly fine, he's about 2yrs old, neutered and shots. within an hour ...
A: Any time a cat has any kind of paralysis you need to get them to the vet's fast! Your cat could have ...
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| My Cat/Dental | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Tabby and I FINALLY got her held down long enough to take a good look into her ...
A: Well you can see firsthand what happens when you don't brush your teeth! Actually by the age of two, ...
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| Cat Question | 12/14/2008 |
Q: Background: Cat is 10 months old. Three weeks ago he was neutered and declawed--front paws only. ...
A: I wouldn't suspect anything from the surgery to show up at this late date- but there are many ways ...
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| Hamster's eyes | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I was just cleaning out my hamster and I noticed her eyes are bulging. She is quite old, 2 years and ...
A: At her age it might not be so much that her eyes are bulging but that she is a little dehydrated and ...
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| Cat unable to walk | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My Cat is female and about 8 months old.....It met an accident i don't know how as i found it on the ...
A: Your cat was hit by a car. She most likely has a broken back, or broken pelvis at the very least. ...
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| 14 year old cat suddenly walking hunched | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My 14 year old cat is in relatively good health. Yesterday out of the blue, she started walking ...
A: I really don't know Sylvia, but I can tell you that when an animal walks that way it is a sign of ...
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| Cat eye discharge | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Winston has a black gunk discharge from his left eye. Cleaned daily it won't go away. Winston is an ...
A: I am sorry to hear that Winston is FIV positive. Any kind of gunky eye that doesn't go away I always ...
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| my poodle has a throat issue | 12/13/2008 |
Q: i have a 3 year old miniature poodle. she hasn't had any previous health issues. today she started ...
A: The only advice that can be given over the internet is to have a vet see this dog. She might have ...
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| trouble breathing | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Temaril-p for a respitory infection. It's been 4 doses and now she seems to be having trouble ...
A: You should continue with the Tribrissen since that is an antibiotic but you can stop the Temaril-P, ...
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| DOG - BEAGLE - GASTROENTERITIS | 12/13/2008 |
Q: My dog is 11 months old, last week she had bloody stool, diahrea, she wouldnt eat and was vomiting, ...
A: I am guessing that this dog was tested for parvo also? She certainly could have that but if she has ...
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| Dogs eating rabbit | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have two yorkie/sikychon mix dogs, now 1 year old. They have a disgusting habit of eating other ...
A: It is not unusual for dogs to do this, and diet can be a factor but isn't always the cause. There ...
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| my dog problem | 12/12/2008 |
Q: my dog has a weird problem, he has been shaking and panting very hard and very fast, but its not ...
A: Jason, Panting and shaking are signs of a dog being in pain. Pain can be anything from a pulled ...
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| dog leaking feces | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old Rat Terrier who recently started leaking feces (liquid). A bit here and there, ...
A: Yes, change her diet and get her on some real food instead of the canned gunk she is eating. ...
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| paralysis | 12/12/2008 |
Q: My 5 year old Rotti Rocco was placed on Novox after his surgery (acl)Rocco re-injured the same leg 2 ...
A: I wouldn't call this paralysis but it is common for the good leg to become the bad leg after taking ...
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| dog medicine | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if there are any side effects for my dog taking SMZ-TMP tablets for some type ...
A: SMZ-TMp is Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, a very good anti-biotic for skin, lung and bladder ...
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| My cat is bleeding and vomitting? | 12/11/2008 |
Q: So I'm not quite too sure what is wrong with my cat, but he ate his normal cat food yesterday in the ...
A: Cats that go outside are sometimes exposed to and catch mice that have eaten de-con mouse and rat ...
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| Schnauzer Diabeties & Stones | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Approximately 4 years ago after receiving his annual shots our 6 year old male schnauzer developed ...
A: Well first of all, W/D is made for dogs with Diabetes. It has extra fiber which is why the vet may ...
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| medicine for my rabbit | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I took my rabbit to the vet today because it has a red weepy eye and clear snotty nose. He gave her ...
A: No, the injection isn't enough. If you are concerned about the clindamycin call the vets and tell ...
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| pug walking in circles | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I recently picked up a pug dropped off the side of the road, he was badly beaten and left there to ...
A: It never ceases to amaze me what humans do to animals. Bless you Coy for picking up this little guy. ...
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| drooling horribly | 12/10/2008 |
Q: my 1 year old beagle started drooling horribly today. he has eaten and is drinking. Feels a little ...
A: Excessive drooling and/or licking can be a sign of a medical problem in the mouth, or stomach. Many ...
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| skinny sleepy cat | 12/10/2008 |
Q: we have had JAsper for over a year now and he is SUPER friendly, and fat. I switched his food to ...
A: Cats don't lose weight that easily or that fast unless there is a serious medical issue going on. ...
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| Squirrel - MBD | 12/10/2008 |
Q: We have a 2 year old female wild squirrel who has befriended us, follows us everywhere, knows and ...
A: I don't understand how a wild squirrel could have a staple diet of sunflower seeds and nuts? In the ...
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| Gilligan - cat | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Gilligan is taking Metronidazole, Prednisolone ( for lymphoma of stomach). His food is Prescription ...
A: Metronidazole is notorious for making cats foam at the mouth. For this reason we never have owners ...
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| Veterinary rodent books that pet owners should have? | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I am planning on getting a pair of mice for pets, and would like to know what books I could get ...
A: If you have no medical training then these books are going to be way overkill for you. All you will ...
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| Stuffy nose | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I found a kitten on the side of the road and she has a stuffy nose. She seems to be fine otherwise, ...
A: Cats get viruses that act like colds but are not colds. Some of these are from having a weak immune ...
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| pet bird | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Our 5 1/2 y/o male eclectus had a blood test Fri to find that he has high potassium (7.2). He has ...
A: I am sorry but I don't do pet birds as per my profile. They are not one of my areas of expertise. I ...
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| Sick Puppy | 12/8/2008 |
Q: My mastiff had a litter of pups and one puppy has a few sores on head and neck, fast breathing since ...
A: How old are these puppies? Day old, week old? It would be impossible for me to even guess at this ...
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| Puppy not eating | 12/8/2008 |
Q: We have a 13 week old Golden Retriever puppy - when we first got him we gave him dry dog food which ...
A: While that is odd that he quit again once you offered the dry food how does his stool look? Some ...
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| Toy Poodle with many loose teeth... | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a 3 year old male Toy Poodle from a local vet clinic. They rescued numerous dogs ...
A: Shanon, Bless you first of all for taking this little guy in. Many of our clients have done this and ...
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| dying dog | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have (had) a 4 year old Inuit sled dog whose (5) pups are 9 weeks. She had not been loose for at ...
A: Lynn this is really beyond my expertise. Dark pink gums can mean many things from some sort of toxic ...
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| Demodex Mange in puppy | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I recently rescued a shelter puppy. He is now 13 weeks old, current on his vaccines and worming and ...
A: Rachel, I understand your concerns about your puppy and about how painful it is to lose one. I have ...
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| Dark spots on abdomen - canine | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My 12 1/2 year old female lab mix has developed dark spots (from a couple of centimeters to the size ...
A: It's hard to say without seeing these spots but they could just be age related. However a sudden ...
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| Cat loves the litterbox | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I've noticed lately that my cat seems to spend a lot of time in the litterbox. I'm not sure if ...
A: Not knowing how old your cat is I can't say for sure but female cats get cystitis and when they do ...
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| Boxer Puppy's Swirl/Cowlick | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 week old CKC Registered Boxer puppy.I noticed he has the swirl/cowlick on his front left ...
A: I wouldn't say it is normal, but it is not uncommon. Dogs get swirls in all kinds of places. I ...
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| sneezing cat | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My cat,Kennedy,went into our attic recently, that has blown in insulation that is dusty from ...
A: Insulation is made of fiberglass particles. I think your cat is suffering from fiberglass exposure. ...
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| Canine Anal Glands | 12/6/2008 |
Q: My dog (terrier mix/mutt) is about a year old and we have noticed that he needs to have his anal ...
A: That is normal for them. No dog should have them need to have expressed that often. What you feed ...
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| My cat is losing weight | 12/6/2008 |
Q: In September I lost my 9 year old boy due to a tragic accident. I spent as much as it took to save ...
A: Your cat needs to have a check up. Many things can cause this problem, but stress is usually not on ...
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| Revelution | 12/6/2008 |
Q: Is this for real? A "topical" Heartworm med? (or is it supposed to be advertised as a heartworm ...
A: Revolution has been out for many, many years. While I don't have any data on its effectiveness, it ...
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| 15 Year Old Dog and Constant Peeing | 12/6/2008 |
Q: We have a 15 year old schnasser/terrier. She used to be such a good dog but for the past 6 months ...
A: Well actually she does have a health ailment. She has a bladder problem but she also has a cognitive ...
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| dog pregnancy | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a pitbull, who I know mated back in December with a pug (weird I know but they did tie up) ...
A: It sounds as if she is either having a false pregnancy or she is absorbing the puppies. They don't ...
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| feline chlamydia | 12/5/2008 |
Q: Ive been doing lots of research and I believe my British Shorthair cat has chlamydia. He has red ...
A: Ann, You need to take this cat in to have his eyes looked at by a vet. Chlamydia is not something to ...
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| 4 y/o cat acting wierd | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 y/o tuxedo cat that is always very friendly and loving. 1 week ago we (cat and I) moved ...
A: Ken I am glad you are being a good parent to your cat. I think that after a week he has gone ...
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| jellylike substance | 12/4/2008 |
Q: My dods stools look formed but im seeing some jellylike stuff around the stool. There is no ...
A: Well I would stop the people food for one thing. All that does is unbalance his food. Jellylike ...
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| My doggy has diarrhea!! | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 pound chihuhua has had diarrhea for 3 days, I am so worried that I went out last night ...
A: No it won't hurt him but what started this is the question and how old is this dog? Is he ...
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| Puppy diahhrea | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I adopted a collie/lab 5 days ago from a rescue society. He was given his first shot by them, the ...
A: It doesn't sound like he has parvo because of the color and consistency of the stool but the reason ...
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| dog pancreatitis | 12/4/2008 |
Q: we had a poodle taken to the vet for vomiting, weakness, diarhhea, abdominal distention and pain. ...
A: I am very sorry to hear about your Poodle. This is a very hard way to lose a pet. I am not quite ...
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| correct dosage of medicine for dog | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 20 pound Dog who has a severe skin infection that causes scabby like bumps all over her ...
A: Dosing your own dog with antibiotics is not recommended because if you give the wrong drug, you will ...
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| ears (dog always shaking his head) | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I'm wondering what maybe the trouble with my dog? My dog is a mixed bread and very mild mannered, I ...
A: Lana, the problem might be too deep for you to see clearly. The outer part of his ear is certainly a ...
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| why my dog throuh up all the time | 12/3/2008 |
Q: my dog china is getting very sick all the time and me and my family is getting worried. sometimes ...
A: Your dog needs to only eat dog food, and you need to give her the same kind all the time, not switch ...
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| puppy hit head | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My wifes 6 month old yorkie fell from a couch playing with the cats. Its tongue is sticking out and ...
A: The only thing you can do is keep the dog confined and warm but get it to a vet as soon as you can. ...
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| back legs in a yellow lab | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to ask a question about our 7 month old lab. His back legs cross when he walks and he ...
A: No, this is not normal. You need to get him into a vet's and have his hips xrayed. While he is a bit ...
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| pet health | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a one year old female Chihuahua and since monday she has been vomiting and having diarrhea. ...
A: I am not sure what your question is since you didn't ask one but I can tell you that your dog is ...
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| sick cat not eating or drinking | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My kitty is not eating or drinking anything. He is occasionally throwing up bright yellow mucus. ...
A: The reason he wants to do blood work is because he wants to see how high the numbers are for your ...
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| Cat Paw Problem | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My 11 year old cat, Chip is having trouble with his right front paw. The large pad on the bottom is ...
A: This is something that is beyond my expertise Karmen. This is a very unusual situation. You really ...
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| Cat swallowing | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My cat, (female, approximately 4 years old, rescued from a shelter about a year ago, 11.5 lbs) has ...
A: I am not sure what the question is in here- if she gets outside and eats birds and things she can ...
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| Puppy with demodectic mange | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 week old staffy mix, male, up to date on shots, on flea and heartworm treatment, weights ...
A: You are correct in saying that Demodex is the result of a compromised immune system, but about 80% ...
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| Cat problem | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a cat who is 10 months old. For the past few months she won't use the litter pan. I have ...
A: Well, I understand what you are telling me, but what is she doing exactly? Is she peeing around the ...
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| senior dog | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have a stray dog that adopted me the first of August 08. He is a lab cross and approx. 10-12 ...
A: Bless you for taking this old boy in. When you go in on Monday, be sure to ask for the heartworm ...
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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: The neck doesn't have a socket to be out of. I don't know why she would be shaking it except because ...
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| senior dog | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have a stray dog that adopted me the first of August 08. He is a lab cross and approx. 10-12 ...
A: You are not giving me enough information about this dog. Is he vaccinated and did you have him ...
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| Trimming Dogs claws | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have a dog who is about 17 years old. As you would expect she was a lot more energetic when ...
A: Congratulations on even having a dog that old! If she let you trim her nails when she was younger, ...
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| rotten tooth | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have no money to get my shitzu/lhasa apso; 10 year old dog's tooth pulled. It is rotten. he is on ...
A: You have money for antibiotics but not to get the tooth pulled? How much is it for one tooth? And is ...
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| pitt bulls | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My friend has two pitt bulls. They are mother and son. The mother is on her menstrual and the son ...
A: Yes it is entirely possible and most likely also. I don't understand the question about the ...
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| Blood in puppy poop | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have a pupp that is having a lot of Diarrhea and today it seemed like he had a lottle blood in it ...
A: Not knowing whether or not this puppy is vaccinated against parvo, how old it is or what it is ...
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| Cavalier King Charles | 10/24/2008 |
Q: i have a 6mths old male ckc and he has started humping which is ok however what he has started doing ...
A: I would certainly get him neutered. It will help a lot. He is at the 'teenage' stage so to speak and ...
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| bizarre cat behavior | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My one year old cat has recently been exhibiting some odd behavior. She has always enjoyed looking ...
A: I am sorry but I am not a cat behaviorist so I really can't answer this except to say at one year ...
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| wild house sparrow | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I found a male wild house sparrow in my back yard a few hours ago.it was pouring down rain and the ...
A: You should take it someplace where they re-hab wild birds. Song Sparrows, house sparrows and most of ...
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| My dog | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 year old sheltie. I recently noticed her scratching her head, so looked at her ears. I ...
A: Yes you should. She probably has a very painful ear infection or even ear mites. Older dogs should ...
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| Blood in dog's stool | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a almost 2 year female boxer, I took her to the vet a week and a half ago for blood in her ...
A: Your dog might not be overweight now but if you keep her on fit and trim she will be. It has twice ...
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| 7 1/2 week old yorkie | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have asked previous questions to you regarding my 3 yorkies. Out of the 3 one if much smaller ...
A: If you continue to feed her baby food and chicken she will never want to eat regular puppy food. I ...
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| Blood in Cat's Stool | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have 2 cat's. 1 is a domestic long hair and the other is short hair. Tonight while cleaning the ...
A: This is usually a temporary thing from some irritation of the rectum. Having a lot of hair in the ...
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| dog food reactions | 10/22/2008 |
Q: My rottweiler/shepherd puppy (11 months) ate dinner and then a few homemade carob dog treats. ...
A: She might have eaten too much. She could have twisted her stomach if she was playing afterward. If ...
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| food | 10/21/2008 |
Q: what to feed 4 month old German Shephard male for breakfast,lunch, dinner
A: You want to feed your large breed puppy food now that will enhance his/her growth and make strong ...
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| Dogs leg and skin | 10/21/2008 |
Q: My dog is usually not agressive but one of her back legs she has been shaking recently and if i put ...
A: With out seeing a dog and feeling it no one can tell what is wrong. I suggest you make an ...
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| Shih Tzu Puppy - The Runt | 10/21/2008 |
Q: We are wanting to purchase a female Shih Tzu. She is a brindle and she is also the runt. Is it ...
A: I don't believe that runts are less intelligent than any other littermate. I think they actually ...
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| Calf with broken leg | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping that you could give me some advice and more hope. I am trying to save a calf with a ...
A: Oh Adele! my heart just goes out to you and this little doll. If this brave little fought hard ...
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| constipated kitten | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 day old kitten that was abandoned by the mother at birth. I have been bottl feeding it ...
A: You need to stimulate above the anus, not on it. That is why it is irritated and the blood is from ...
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| blood spots in ears under skin | 10/19/2008 |
Q: My kitten is 12 weeks old. I have had her for 4-5 weeks now. I found her as a stray and it was love ...
A: Blood spots under the skin is called petechia. It can be caused by many things. Rat and mouse poison ...
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| Silky Terrier limping | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I have noticed over the last week or so that my Silky will hold one of his hind legs up when he is ...
A: This sounds exactly like a dog with a luxating patella. What that means is that his knee cap is ...
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| pit bull puppy sick | 10/19/2008 |
Q: My puppy was up at 530am this morning whining, I took him outside and he pooped loose stool, then ...
A: That is an amazing guarantee considering the fact that some puppies maternal antibodies will kill ...
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| panting & shaking | 10/18/2008 |
Q: Our dog is a mixed breed, age 7. Out of no where usually early morning, she just starts shaking & ...
A: Panting and shaking are usually pain related. Every time some one tells me this exact same thing ...
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| pit bull puppy sick | 10/18/2008 |
Q: My puppy was up at 530am this morning whining, I took him outside and he pooped loose stool, then ...
A: Your puppy sounds like he has parvo. You need to call a vet and get him in for treatment. You didn't ...
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| Rabies | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My 9 month old black lab not yet had her rabies vaccination shot was laying on our garage floor ...
A: Was this dog quarantined at home by animal control or a vet? She needs to be examined by a ...
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| red eye cat | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My cat (who is almost 17) has recently had a watery rust colored substance tearing from his eye. ...
A: Most discharges from eyes and mouths and noses of our pets are reddish colored because they have ...
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| knee brace | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I'm writing about my 8 year old cat who has had a problem with his left hind knee all his life. He ...
A: I don't really know Carol. You can search for knee braces for cats online if you really are ...
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| Yet another problem | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Okay so Ginger (spayed) is healing great and the puppy (constipated) is doing good. Her belly has ...
A: good news on the puppy and Ginger. Now eye problems are not something to mess with at home. I always ...
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| Constipated puppy | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Okay so I asked you about my puppy a few days ago. She has a bloated belly. Well I took her to the ...
A: Just keep giving her the warm water enemas once or twice a day until she is eating well and her ...
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| Is my hamster sick? | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Me and my younger sister both bought hamsters a couple moths ago. Mines a teddy and I think hers is ...
A: Michelle, as it says in my profile I don't know much about hamsters. I have a link where you can ask ...
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| Kidney infection vs. Kidney failure | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I took my three-year-old cat to the vet over the weekend to get the results of a blood test taken on ...
A: What did he tell you it was? Her kidney levels are pretty high and while an infection can raise ...
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| Drooling | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I got a puppy about a month ago but we got him very young. I took him to the vet and they told us he ...
A: Drooling can be a sign of excessive emotional stress in animals. It can be good or bad stress. It is ...
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| 11 year old Himalayan sick | 10/15/2008 |
Q: My 11 year old cat is not herself lately. We recently discovered that she has fleas and we gave her ...
A: My question is this: was she like this before you sprayed her for fleas or the house? What did you ...
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| Constipated puppy | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Okay so I asked you about my puppy a few days ago. She has a bloated belly. Well I took her to the ...
A: Try to just get as much water into as you can first. Then give her some food. She is feeling toxic ...
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| Dog eating grass | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Golden Retriever who will frequently eat grass when outside in the yard. Is ...
A: All dogs and cats eat grass now and then. No one really knows the real reason they do it (they won't ...
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| Constipated puppy | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Okay so I asked you about my puppy a few days ago. She has a bloated belly. Well I took her to the ...
A: They charged you $104 for an enema on a 4 week old puppy? I am shocked and outraged!! That is so ...
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| Dog eats cat's food and vice versa | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I buy Nutro Ultra for small breed dogs for my mini doxie and NutroMax indoor formula for my cats. I ...
A: Neither one of your pets are getting the nutrition they need. Most dogs will eat cat food because ...
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| anal glandz | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Why does my groomer refuse to clean the anal glands of my mixed bichone & shit-zue? I didn't get a ...
A: If your groomer won't express his glands then fire her and get another groomer. They are a dime a ...
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| jelly like stool of my saint bernard female | 10/13/2008 |
Q: my st bernard female is now 4 months old. day before yesterday evening she vomitted the undigested ...
A: The first thing you need to do is get this dog on a normal and healthy diet. Not pedigree, not ...
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| my 10yr old cat is hiding constantly | 10/13/2008 |
Q: My 10yr old Siamese x himmilain spayed cat has been constantly hiding for a week straight now. She ...
A: Well she is adjusting to her new home. Cats do not like changes or moving and it doesn't sound like ...
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| dog reaction to flea medicine | 10/13/2008 |
Q: i had to take my dog to the vet after a reaction to the sergeants flea oil she was kept over night ...
A: Wow that is terrible Candy. I hope you warn others about this product. Sergeants has had many ...
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| Kitten | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Male kitten 11 weeks... struivite crystals... he was tested 2 weeks ago had no crystals, at that ...
A: A kitten with struvite crystals at 11 weeks old is a red flag and a rare thing. This is most likely ...
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| sick cat | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have a ten or so year old cat who is suddenly walking like she has severe arthritis. She was fine ...
A: This sounds more like an illness. Cats don't generally get all over type of arthritis. I would get ...
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| diarrhea with bits of blood | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My little 10 yr.old terrier/beagle (17 lbs.) is on her 3rd day of diarrhea with little bits of blood ...
A: You might want to stop the coconut oil. That might be adding to the problem. Whatever she ate a week ...
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| Tick bite | 10/12/2008 |
Q: We found a large tick on the tip of our dog's ear and removed it and ensured the head came out as ...
A: Well tick bites are really painful once you pull the tick out. They have a numbing agent in their ...
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| urinary tract infection and neutering | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have a kitten who is approximately 7 months old (he was rescued from the street three months ago, ...
A: Neutering has NOTHING to do with this cat getting a UTI. Hormones are not the reason they get them. ...
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| My Rottweiler has cancer | 10/11/2008 |
Q: My beautiful rotty Angel has been diagnosed with bone cancer. She has a severe arrhythmia also since ...
A: Oh Tina, I am so sorry to hear this news. I know how terribly heartbreaking it is for you and your ...
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| small lumps | 10/11/2008 |
Q: My female spayed cat is 6 years old. In the last few months we noticed that she had been pulling ...
A: Kim, there are so many things this could be, but since I don't know if she goes outside or where ...
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| Pyometra in nursing dog | 10/11/2008 |
Q: My dog had a litter of puppies 3 1/2 weeks ago. She was diagnosed with pyometra so she was spayed to ...
A: Kelley, You need to relax my dear. This isn't a life or death issue with these antibiotics. Just put ...
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| Flying my yorkie underseat | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 lb. yorkie who has never flown. We've decided to take her this time so we both can go. ...
A: To be honest with you I don't know enough about what holistic sedatives are out there to recommend ...
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| loss of fur in cat | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I just took in an indoor cat that previous tenants abandoned. There are large areas of no fur along ...
A: Bless you for taking in this cat. What it sounds like it that this cat has bilateral alopecia, which ...
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| btirish bulldog | 10/10/2008 |
Q: We have a 9 month old british bulldog and just realised that one of his testicles are up, we have ...
A: Any dog that doesn't have both testicles down by nine months old needs to be castrated. You should ...
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| Cat | 10/10/2008 |
Q: 1 year ago i brought 1 new kitten home. I met the family including the mother/father cat. I wanted ...
A: Ruth, If every cat that was weaned and given away was mad at their owners for something like that ...
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| White Worm IN my cat's head | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I saw my cat's head had a part looked tremondously pink. 2 days afterward, i saw that there was a ...
A: Half of this question doesn't make any sense to me. If your cat has a wound on its head and it has ...
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| 4 month old Chihuahua-male | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Tanner is 4 months old. He is doing great with potty training for the most part,except he has a ...
A: Don't bring him into the house until he finishes and give him a little piece of his dog food that ...
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| ? about our jackapoo | 10/9/2008 |
Q: She has developed quarter size spots all over her belly and eyes are very bloodshot
A: Not sure what the question is here Mike. You made a statement but didn't ask me anything. Any time a ...
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| Pyometra in nursing dog | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My dog had a litter of puppies 3 1/2 weeks ago. She was diagnosed with pyometra so she was spayed to ...
A: No it is not okay for her to lick the sutures- she will make them raw and irritated to no end. You ...
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| skin problems on pugs | 10/9/2008 |
Q: my six year old pug is having very dry itchy skin he has scratched and chewed his skin open in two ...
A: You are talking about a whole dog issue here. Not just ears or itchy skin. This dog most likely has ...
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| bi polar dog | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Silky Terrier that gets very upset with any kind of "strange" noise. For ...
A: This is a problem that needs a thorough exam by a veterinarian. He can then recommend something for ...
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| my sister's dog | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My sister's dog is constantly licking and dragging its butt. He does not have worms(i don't think) ...
A: Your sister's dog needs his anal glands expressed. They could be impacted and they are driving him ...
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| My New Kittens | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I had recently taken on 2 kittens from the same house, it was clear on collection that there were ...
A: Any cat or kitten that has come from this one household will most likely be a carrier of the virus ...
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| Pyometra in nursing dog | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My dog had a litter of puppies 3 1/2 weeks ago. She was diagnosed with pyometra so she was spayed to ...
A: Unless a dog was really ill from the pyometra we always let them nurse. I don't recall ever telling ...
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| cats | 10/8/2008 |
Q: how do i heal my cats leg she has a pulled ligment on her hind leg with out confing her to a cage ...
A: This question is hard to read since there is no punctuation in it. If you are telling me that the ...
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| Dog starving | 10/7/2008 |
Q: We have a Bullterrier cross, she is eleven. Approximately 2 months ago, the dog started getting very ...
A: Skinniness along with eating well and then stopping is generally a sign of something very serious ...
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| There's something wrong with my kitty | 10/7/2008 |
Q: The other day my 1 1/2 yr old female attempted to vomit, but all that came out was a little water ...
A: Kat, I am sorry to hear this news. Did the vet tell you what was wrong with her? It is so ...
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| Potentially Sick Kitten? | 10/7/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted our first kitten, she is about 12 weeks old now. She has been doing really well ...
A: 12 weeks is still a very young age and I don't think she is starting a bad habit, but she might be ...
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| Dog's paw stepped on by deer, what should I do? | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I live in a rural area, and a couple of days ago my German Shepherd, Gabriel, ran off after ...
A: At this point getting him an E-Collar is the best bet to stop him licking this. I am glad to hear ...
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| cat/kitten | 10/6/2008 |
Q: a stray cat had kittens and they all started out healthy but now have red spots and have hair loss ...
A: Without knowing what they have it would be impossible for anyone to tell you what they need. Kittens ...
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| cat spade | 10/6/2008 |
Q: my cat got spade a week ago and i just realized there is a hard bump next to her incision. is that ...
A: It is not unusual for a cat that has been recently spayed to have this lump form. It is a lump of ...
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| My dog is being weird | 10/5/2008 |
Q: My dog is about 10 years old and is a hunting dog. He doesn't pant to often unless its hot or after ...
A: Your dog needs to see a veterinarian. He could have so many things going on that there is no space ...
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| toenail | 10/5/2008 |
Q: my name is Lisa Pizzillo and I am awake at 11 pm frantically searching for the answer to myWhat is ...
A: It sounds like he has split the nail and it's trying to come off of the nail bed itself. The nail ...
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| New kitten | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have found a 6 month old kitten I would love to bring home. Itook h to a exam and to get his ...
A: I am not sure whether or not you typed FIV or FLV but either one is highly contagious and both are ...
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| There's something wrong with my kitty | 10/5/2008 |
Q: The other day my 1 1/2 yr old female attempted to vomit, but all that came out was a little water ...
A: Well Kat, It does sound as if she is really sick. A cat this sick needs to see a veterinarian. No ...
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| Loose stool w/mucus & red | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 months old chihuahua and for the past two days he's had a loose stool. I have him on a ...
A: Well you are on the right track Victor. First of all, add some boiled turkey burger to his rice. ...
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| Integrating a new cat in a household | 10/4/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted an elderly (13yrs) cat when a relative could not take the cat to her new apt. ...
A: How is he supposed to integrate into the household when he is isolated in the basement? That ...
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| blood in puppies stool | 10/4/2008 |
Q: i have a 5 week old boxer who i just noticed has some blood in her stool. she tried to go and all ...
A: Worms, bad diet, sudden changes in diet, feeding table food, all of these can cause this. Get her ...
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| Cat UTI blockage | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My kitty was recently treated when he fully blocked - he had a catheter inserted and was there for ...
A: Unfortunately, it could be either one. They do strain a lot when they first come home from the ...
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| urine? | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I have been debating with my husband for a long time now about the length of time that you can ...
A: Well all I can add to this is that my dog who weighs 52 lbs can wait up to 10 hours for me. Bladder ...
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| CAT SKIN ERUPTION | 10/3/2008 |
Q: MY CAT HAS A SKIN ERUPTION FOR SOMETIME NOW ON ITS LOWER BACK SIDE, BEFORE ITS TAIL. ITS IRREGULAR ...
A: How long is sometime? If this cat is attacking his lower back (which is what it sounds like) then he ...
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| Shitzu eating her and cat pooh | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I bought my Mum a Puppy now age approx 4 1/2 months. She is training well but is eating her "load" ...
A: Well I don't know how me saying this is not unusual behavior will change your Mom's mind if she has ...
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| IBD and Pancreatitis | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have a Yorkie that has had loose stools for the past year. She has a protein losing disease ...
A: I see no need for an endoscopy to tell you what kind of IBD she has, because as far as I know there ...
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| Dog with stomach ache | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have a small pomeranian, 4 lbs. I can tell she has a tummy ache because her stomach is making ...
A: A growling stomach is not always the sign of a tummy ache. Are you feeding her table food? If so ...
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| Psoriasis on rabbit's ear | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My sister has a small rabbit that's a male and she told me that he seems to have psoriasis. What ...
A: Psoriasis is a disease that humans get. I am not sure that rabbits get it. There is a section in ...
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| My schnauzer | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have a mini schnauzer that is having problems.I came home from work and he was carrying is rear ...
A: A Mini Schnauzer should not weight more than 12-15 lbs tops. They should be no less than 12" and no ...
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| My schnauzer | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have a mini schnauzer that is having problems.I came home from work and he was carrying is rear ...
A: First of all, micro-chipping has nothing to do with his problems. Being over weight might have ...
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| My cat has a hard lump under her chin | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me, my cat, a 14 oval old female, has developed an oval lump about ...
A: A cat this age is prone to developing benign tumors. That doesn't mean they are okay, it just means ...
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| spaniel dog | 10/1/2008 |
Q: how do i take care my 20 days old spaniel dog? i live in india.
A: A 20 day old puppy should be with its Mom still. If not, then you need to get the puppy some puppy ...
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| Dog's paw stepped on by deer, what should I do? | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I live in a rural area, and a couple of days ago my German Shepherd, Gabriel, ran off after ...
A: I, too, live in a rural area and deer vs dogs are the norm around here. If a deer hit him, it hit ...
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| Sick dog | 10/1/2008 |
Q: MY CHIHUAHUA IS 2 MONTHS OLD AND HAS BEEN THROWING UP A CLEAR LIQUID WHAT CAN WE DO
A: How long has he/she been vomiting, did you feed her something different, has she been vaccinated? ...
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| 9 Week old kitten not doing well | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 week old kitten who is VERY tiny! He was the smallest out of the litter, and honestly is ...
A: Amber, Small kittens are small because something is not quite right with them. These are the kind of ...
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| surgery | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I realize all vets are colleagues and will support each other's decisions...but I was hoping to find ...
A: Not all vet's support other vet's decisions. But unless you are 'there' it is hard to say whether or ...
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| Baby Yorkies 4 Weeks Old | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have three baby yorkies which are 4 weeks old. I was wondering when I could start allowing them ...
A: It takes time for them all to eat. None of them will start on the same schedule. Just like kids they ...
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| change in skull-yellow lab | 9/30/2008 |
Q: We are caring for a female, yellow lab, spayed, 2 1/2 years old. Other than being spayed she has ...
A: I don't know how much help I can be. You are in a predicament here. There are so many things that ...
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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: It is hard to know what these are without knowing exactly where on the neck they are. Lumps that ...
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| Sick Dog | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I am the one who asked you the questuions about the lab who was throwing up and coughing.. My dog ...
A: Is this the dog that has gastritis? You did mention that the vet told you that wheezing was from the ...
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| chicken bones | 9/29/2008 |
Q: can you tell me if chicken bones can cause my greyhound to have a fit please. she is 4 yrs old, and ...
A: I have never seen chicken bones cause seizures but with dogs anything is possible! Sometimes eating ...
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| Dog sick | 9/29/2008 |
Q: My dog has been throwing up since yesterday and weazing heavily. We took her to the vet and they did ...
A: Well this is continued good news. I would just let her sleep and not feed her until tomorrow and ...
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| I think my kitten is VERY ILL..Pleez Help me! | 9/29/2008 |
Q: My kitten is about 5-6 months old, My son and I rescued her from a parking lot about 4 months ago. ...
A: This is certainly not a good thing. I would say she was anemic but then I saw that you found her 4 ...
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| Dog sick | 9/29/2008 |
Q: My dog has been throwing up since yesterday and weazing heavily. We took her to the vet and they did ...
A: I am very concerned about the wheezing because it sounds like she aspirated some fluid into her ...
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| Baby Yorkies 4 Weeks Old | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have three baby yorkies which are 4 weeks old. I was wondering when I could start allowing them ...
A: I am glad to hear that the babies are doing well. I wouldn't put them in a room that cold quite yet ...
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| cleaning hamster cage | 9/28/2008 |
Q: How long after my hamster gave should I clean out their cage?
A: I am sorry I don't understand this question. Gave what? Gave birth? Please finish the question and ...
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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: A month and a half is a long time for a cat to be going after an amputation incision. I have two ...
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| Dog sick | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My dog has been throwing up since yesterday and weazing heavily. We took her to the vet and they did ...
A: Gastritis is a very painful condition. I am guessing he gave you some medicines for this also, not ...
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| UPDATE: 13 Year old Siamese - not eating | 9/27/2008 |
Q: During his annual check-up 2 months ago, a blood screen revealed that our 13 year old Chocolate ...
A: Well this is certainly good news. Nutri-cal is a blessing when it comes to helping out a cat on the ...
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| 3 month old kitten with swollen chest | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My 3 month old kitten has some swelling in her chest. Its soft and it doesn't seem to hurt her. ...
A: This swelling could be some fluid from her getting her vaccinations. Not fluid from the actual ...
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| 5 month old dashcunds loosing teeth | 9/27/2008 |
Q: hello i am just wondering if this is normal is it making space for adult teeth
A: All dogs lose their baby teeth and grow in adult teeth. They have their molars by 4 months, the ...
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| kittens breathe | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have another older cat and her breathe wasn't. My kittens breathe smells like she just ate feces ...
A: There a few reasons she might have bad breath. 1. The new food she is eating isn't agreeing with her ...
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| Constipation of my 11 month old Dashaund | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My Dachshund is 11 months old and for the past few days, he has been having a bowl movement, nothing ...
A: Lori, this dog's diet is setting him up for all kinds of problems later in life. For one thing they ...
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| Sudden Death in 1 Year Old Golden Retriever | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My 1 year old Golden Retriever suddenly died in his sleep 4 days ago. He was up in the morning ...
A: Kristen, Thank you so very much for letting me know this. I will take this as a warning to all other ...
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| Cats Leg Spasm | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old kitten, who is playful bright and alert. but just as he starts to relax he ...
A: These don't sound like spasms, which are painful. If he is a smallish kitten it could just be that ...
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| Yorkie 2nd siezure and now infrequent limping | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My dog is 3 years old and I witnessed her having (I guess) a seizure about a month ago. I was ...
A: Sounds like two totally unrelated things. She may have wrenched her knee when having her seizure but ...
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| Dog health question | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I took my 6 1/2 year old cattle dog cross for a walk. As I live in the city I clean up ...
A: This actually pretty common. Dogs eat things with maggots in them all the time and they seem to pass ...
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| wierd lump that fell out | 9/25/2008 |
Q: i have a tortoise cat who is quite old she has had a lump on her head for quiet a while (6 months or ...
A: It sounds like your cat had a Cuterebra Infestation. The Merck Manual describes it better than I can ...
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| Diarrhea - puppy | 9/25/2008 |
Q: We have had our new puppy for over a week. He is very energetic and seems very healthy. He has had ...
A: Sounds like your dog's digestive system is either out of whack or he cannot tolerate this food. ...
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| Blood in dog feces | 9/25/2008 |
Q: My pomeranian is about 7 months old, had all vaccines, has been spayed...she got in the garbage and ...
A: I am not sure what the actual question is here. Bones are extremely dangerous to dogs- they can ...
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| Liver Levels | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 yr old male Boston terrier who is in pretty good health. Recently, the vet told me his ...
A: My question is why is the vet monitoring his blood work so often, or is this once a year? These ...
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| How often should I feed my 4 week old yorkies | 9/24/2008 |
Q: The three baby yorkies will be 4 weeks old on Saturday. I feed the mother 24/7 Science Diet Puppy ...
A: You said they were 4 weeks old in the title of this question. I figured they were by that. If they ...
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| How often should I feed my 4 week old yorkies | 9/24/2008 |
Q: The three baby yorkies will be 4 weeks old on Saturday. I feed the mother 24/7 Science Diet Puppy ...
A: She is trying to wean them, albeit a bit early. You can let them nurse then when she gets up put ...
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| Cat has Abnormal Eye | 9/24/2008 |
Q: After my cat has been outside for the day, her eyes are abnormal. One eye is all black pupil. The ...
A: Without knowing an age it is hard to say. This bears some investigation by the vet however. Eye ...
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| 5 mo. old kitten | 9/24/2008 |
Q: We just found 3 cats (mom - 1 1/2 yrs. and two kittens 5 mos. old) and took them in. The next day we ...
A: In getting vaccinated were the Mom and kittens tested for leukemia, FIV, FIP? If they have it it ...
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| Bad teeth | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My son was recently givin a cocker spaniel from a couple that has since past away. We took her in ...
A: Since you haven't told me how old she is it is hard to give you any advice. One thing I can tell you ...
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| 4 year old cat defecates next to litter box- Could it be pancreatitis? Please help! | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old cat will urinate in the litter box, but defecates right next to it. She did this once ...
A: The signs of pancreatitis are vomiting, lethargy, and tenderness around the abdomen. The animal ...
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| kitten food | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me if the Science Diet food you recommend for cats and dogs is the same as ...
A: I don't know of anything called Science Plan. Hill's makes three types of food; Science Diet, ...
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| Prednislone 20mg. 11 yr DOG Reactions | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My Dog LELIA had a bad HOT Spot that she had been chewing on x 1 Day .. Was given 20mg Prednislone ...
A: I don't understand this question. Did you stop the prednisone because she was acting lifeless and ...
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| Enlarged nipples | 9/22/2008 |
Q: My miniature schnauzer is 7 years old and not been spayed. Lately I have noticed a few of her ...
A: Well seven is the age they can start showing signs of mammary tumors. Dogs that are not spayed are ...
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| Advice for my cats? | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I recently just got a kitten (3 month old, male) from the humane society. I took him for a wellness ...
A: Okay, so basically you are dealing with an URI that is being passed back and forth between the cats ...
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| leg injury | 9/22/2008 |
Q: our mini Shiatsu was injured today by a large breed dog, he was grabbed by his mid section and ...
A: Any time a dog is injured by a large dog you are talking about injuries that can be life-threatening ...
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| dry food or canned food for cats | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I breed siamese cats, plus I own 3 nuetered male cats. My question is what food is better for them? ...
A: First of all, dry vs. wet is a moot point if the food you are feeding is not a balanced, tested and ...
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| otomax | 9/22/2008 |
Q: and thank you for taking the time to help me out as my vet is on vacation. I read the directions on ...
A: There really isn't anything in it that would cause her to be loopy but she is probably having a ...
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| guinea pig labour | 9/21/2008 |
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A: I am sorry but I don't do guinea pigs so I really do know. You can find lot's of information on them ...
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| staffordshire bull terrier | 9/21/2008 |
Q: my dog has just developed a swelling on the right side of her mouth, her mouth seems to be drooping ...
A: Bones cause more damage to a dog's mouth and intestines then any other thing they eat. If it is a ...
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| sudden change in kitten | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I have a solid white kitten, 28 days old. She's the smallest of the litter. She's been active, a ...
A: This kitty might have gotten cold. Once they get cold they have a hard time getting warmed up and ...
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| my dog has bald patches w/ irritation | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Last week I noticed my dog has these small rashes or irritations... today we took him for a bath and ...
A: I doubt if he is dying. He sounds like he is suffering from a inhalant allergy. Either that or he ...
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| Kittens draining eyes | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I live on a farm and an outside kitten has a dark golden drainage coming from his eyes, he also ...
A: Well the penicillin might help him fight off some secondary bacterial infections but URIs are ...
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| Advice for my cats? | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I recently just got a kitten (3 month old, male) from the humane society. I took him for a wellness ...
A: You are more informed than 70% of the pet owners out there. So you are one of the few people that ...
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| COPD in chihuahuas | 9/20/2008 |
Q: My Chihuahua has spent most of the last two days in an oxygen chamber, he is 11 1/2 years old. His ...
A: This is a very complicated problem. I am concerned about one thing you said the vet said, however. ...
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| 2 dogs in same household | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old female, spayed, chuhuahua. who lost her small male, neutered companion a year ...
A: I have seen households of both sexes get along great- so it's hard to say which is better. Some ...
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| American Eskimo Losing Fur | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have 2 male American Eskimo Puppies. Same litter, they are 15 weeks old. I have had them since ...
A: Is the dog showing bald patches of skin through his fur? He could be having a combination of losing ...
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| Kennel Cough | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have a minature poodle who is 15 yrs. old & I am taking him camping with me this weekend. I am ...
A: Kennel cough seems to have no set time of contagiousness except that while the dogs are sick with it ...
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| blood in litter box | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have two cats, one female and one male, and as i was cleaning out there liter boxes today and i ...
A: Sometimes cats will pass a drier stool than normal and it will irritate the inside of the rectum and ...
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| cat heat cycle | 9/19/2008 |
Q: A cat that was left at my house, seems to be in heat. The neighbor cat is trying to breed her. I ...
A: She will be in heat until she is bred. If you want the cycle to stop, take her in the vets and get ...
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| Runt puppy has heart murmur | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have a toy poodle puppy who is 5 months old. I've took her to the vet and discover that she had ...
A: There are many causes for heart murmurs. Some are congenital, that is they were born with them, and ...
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| Sudden Death in 1 Year Old Golden Retriever | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My 1 year old Golden Retriever suddenly died in his sleep 4 days ago. He was up in the morning ...
A: I am really sorry to hear about your dog Kristen! What a terrible loss. You said the vet said there ...
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| seizures | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Our boxer has been having mild seizures. We have had him in and ruled out certain things heart etc. ...
A: Bob, While this is really rare, we did have a dog come in once that seizured every time the kids ...
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| sick chihuhua 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: This puppy needs to see a vet right away. She could have parvo virus and chihuahua's are prone to ...
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| My cat has an ongoing ear infection | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Since early June, my cat has been shaking his head frequently. Cytology results indicated yeast and ...
A: Lisa, Sometimes an over growth of yeast does not constitute an infection. It will, however, drive ...
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| mice | 9/17/2008 |
Q: ive just got a new mouse and he seems to have a bloated tummy.he was shipped in with many other ...
A: I fed my mice mice chow, not hamster food. I raised them for a local pet store as fancy pets. We ...
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| fat cat | 9/16/2008 |
Q: my cat is really fat what can i do to make him slim is there a inexpensive cat food that i can buy ...
A: Like us, cats don't get fat overnight. Unless us however, you have to be very careful when reducing ...
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| my baby birds | 9/16/2008 |
Q: should i be worried? what could this be i read somewhere that it could be dander in her eye? also ...
A: Are you talking about baby ducks? I don't know what quakers are unless you mean quackers as in ...
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| WHEN TO START WEANING PUPPIES FROM MOTHER | 9/16/2008 |
Q: WELL I'M BACK AGAIN. THE PUPPIES EYES ARE NOW OPEN. THE MOTHER IS BEING FED SCIENCE DIET PUPPY ...
A: I guess you are talking about the Yorkies right? The mother will start weaning them at 5-6 weeks ...
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| strong ammonia smell in cat urine | 9/16/2008 |
Q: We have owned several cats over the years, but we now have adopted a male cat that is about 6 months ...
A: I think what you are dealing with here is the smell of 'tomcat' urine that should diminish with ...
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| How should an 9 week old miniature poodle act? | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I just got a 9 week old miniature poodle about two days ago. I took her to the VET and he says she's ...
A: Well puppies do sleep a lot, they are growing! You need to continue to put the food out for her ...
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| My cat is sick and acting funny | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My cat is normally very obnoxiously vocal and had kittens about 6 weeks ago. This morning I woke up ...
A: I can't tell you is wrong with your cat in that way but I can give you some ideas. I don't think ...
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| Newborn Yorkies | 9/15/2008 |
Q: The puppies were born on August 30th, they are now 16 days old. They just started opening their ...
A: I am glad that the three remaining babies are doing well. You haven't told me yet what you are ...
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| Japanese Chin Eye Swollen Shut | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My Japanese Chin's eye got poked on accident and it has been about 36 hours since. Now her eye is ...
A: Her eye is in need of a vet, not medicine. I tell people never, ever to mess with an eye injury and ...
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| My puppy still won't eat regularly. | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 month old King Charles Cavalier (Chester). I got him @ 8 wks old. I started him on ...
A: OK, when you say he started eating sporadically with the Science Diet, what do you mean by that? The ...
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| puppy diahrrea | 9/14/2008 |
Q: . my 6 1/2 month old yorkie has had diahrrea for about 2 1/2 days now.. I thought it would have ...
A: I would have to say that the raw chicken and pork are the culprits. You cannot ever feed raw pork to ...
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| a dogs belly | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My dog scoobys belly was rumbiling and iwas wondering what i could do to help my dog cause i love ...
A: OK you have two different issues here. Belly rumbling can be from many things- just like with you. ...
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| kitty's pads | 9/14/2008 |
Q: i have a cat that is an outdoor cat and recently we have noticed that the pads on his back feet are ...
A: The pigmentation is from the same thing and possible picking up some stain from the road. I sure ...
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| 13 Year old Siamese - not eating | 9/14/2008 |
Q: During his annual check-up 2 months ago, a blood screen revealed that our 13 year old Chocolate ...
A: I know this seems like a sudden turn for you- but in reality stuff has been going on all along with ...
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| Not Urine | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a female Cat that's 1 yr and a new male addition to the family. The female just had a ...
A: I am sorry you are dealing with the Hurricane down south. However, I had no way of knowing this ...
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| Beagle in pain | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a four year old beagle who is usually quite energetic. I walked her yesterday and she was ...
A: Most dogs won't get a fever from straining a muscle. She could, however, have an abscess growing in ...
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| Not Urine | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a female Cat that's 1 yr and a new male addition to the family. The female just had a ...
A: Your cats were so scared that they released their anal glands and it got all over them. That is what ...
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| my sick kitty | 9/13/2008 |
Q: My kitty is very lethargic, will not take food and is just sitting and is not her playful self. She ...
A: You cannot take chances with young kittens. They are too small to have much of a reserve so you ...
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| Cat lump in chin | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Our 9-10yo neutered male (orange tabby/mancoon) chin has been getting longer ... looks like the lion ...
A: The latter not the former is correct. That is not normal unless it's the teeth pushing down and that ...
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| my dog | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 year old Vissla/short hair mix female dog. This morning she is asking strange. She is ...
A: Well it sounds as if she got into something that is upsetting her stomach. You can give her two ...
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| my dog is ill | 9/12/2008 |
Q: my doggy is not eating properly n one day back he didnt take even lunch....n was breathing heavily n ...
A: I am not a sir but I can give you some advice, however, I am having a hard time reading this ...
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| sick puppy | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I'm so concerned about my puppy,she has been bleeding from the bowels,for about 4 days now,I took ...
A: From what I am reading here your dog is having bowel movements with bright red blood in them, ...
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| Dog Twitches | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Last night we were sitting watching dinner and our yellow lab was sitting and staring at us and ...
A: It is possible that your dog is having petite mal seizures. Dog rarely just have 'twitches' unless ...
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| Hair tufts/ dnadruf? | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 y/o golden/shepard that has small tufts of hair that show up on his gold. I can pull ...
A: There are many things that your dog might have. 14 yr old dogs tend to have drier skin and he may ...
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| cat with clicking jaw | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My kitten 14weeks. seems to have a clicking jaw. We just got him back from the vet yesterday. They ...
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