$38 : I have a 10 week old puppy. Who today hasnt eaten or drinken

Posted by Dr. Andy 11 days and 19 hours ago.

Hello.

I am sorry to hear about this concern.

I do not agree AT ALL with the assessment.

Here's the problem. Unless they took an x-ray of the belly to show a foreign body or at least a pattern to suggest an obstruction, that is a complete RANDOM guess. As a result of this guess, you are jumping to assuming surgery that may not even be indicated.

Now, not that any of the following are any better situations, but the following must also be considered:

1. Parvovirus

2. Other intestinal parasitism (not just worms, but the super common microscopic bugs like giardia and coccidia).

So, if this vet didn't even mention the above, prescribe any supportive treatments to help the stomach and intestines, or suggest doing a fecal test, you need a new vet ASAP!

You must make sure he is eating a little something every 6 hours so he does not become hypoglycemic (low blood sugar). Give a teaspoon or two of pancake syrup if you even have to.

To help settle the stomach you can give a 1/4 tablet of over-the-counter Pepcid A.C. 10mg regular strength antacid.

here is a bland diet recommendation:

Boiled boneless, skinless chicken breast

Cooked white rice

Low-fat cottage cheese

*Never add on salt, pepper, oils, butter to any of the above

*Ideally, give 1/3 chicken or cottage cheese, and 2/3 white rice

Veterinarians will often prescribe some prescription bland diets as an easy alternative.

It is critical, and I mean critical, to get him into another vet for a second opinion. Yes, an obstruction is possible, but I would not bet your pet's life on it if it could be another condition that is treatable without surgery.

If there is anything I have not covered for you, please use the REPLY button, and I will happily continue to chat. I hope you have found my advice helpful or informative. Please remember to inform me if you "accept" or please click the "ACCEPT" button (EVEN IF YOU ARE A SUBSCRIBING MEMBER). It is greatly appreciated. Please excuse any delays in my responses, as I regularly attend to hospitalized patients and daily examinations. REMEMBER: Even after you click "ACCEPT" and your question closes, you can still review our discussion and follow-up, if needed. Dr. Andy

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£13 : my leopard geko has shed 3 days ago and has not eaten since

Hello...I'm Dr. Coldiron and I will attempt to help you with your veterinary question! It sounds like your gecko is suffering from dysecdysis (improper shedding). This is due to husbandry almost 100% of the time. You have the hide box with a substrate to help with humidity, but it is likely still too dry in the cage for your gecko to shed properly. I would suggest that you cover 3/4 of your cage with aluminum foil to help increase the humidity and retain that humidity. Also, try warm water soaks and gently rub your hand over the eye that remains closed. You will need to get any retained skin off of that eye but do it gently. As long as the eye remains closed, the gecko is not likely to eat. Any time you notice the animal about to shed, increase the humidity until the shed is complete. If you do not feel comfortable removing skin over the eye yourself, you should seek a reptile veterinarian in your area for assistance.

Hope this helps,

Dr. Coldiron

Veterinarian

Dogs, Cats, Birds, Reptiles & Exotics. Six years of private practice experience. Laser Surgeon.

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$38 : My dog has scratched a quarter sized abrasion on his shoulder

So, to rule-out food allergies you need to do a diet trial.
Summary: The primary protein in most dog foods is lamb, chicken, or beef. The primary carbohydrate is rice or corn. So, we need to change both. The most popular alternative diets are Venison and Potato, Duck and Potato, or Fish and Potato. It is available in prescription formulas (i.e. Science Diet D/D) or you can find some similar foods at the big pet stores like PetSmart or PetCo. Just make sure that when they say Venison is the "main ingredient" they don't sneak in other stuff like lamb meal or fish meal. Those would be poor choices. A non-prescription option would include Dick Van Patten's brand called Natural Balance. Keep in mind, holistic or all-natural foods are not necessarily any better when trying to remove a food allergy. Chicken is chicken, and rice is rice. When you perform a diet trial, you must stick with the food for 2-3 months to see if there is any benefit. NO OTHER treats or human food can be given during this time period. Another option to really chase after food allergies as the cause of the problem, is to start a prescription food called Science Diet Z/D or Z/D ultra.

Here is some more information about food allergies:

Food Allergies

INFORMATION ON SCIENCE DIET D/D, Z/D, and HYPOALLERGENIC TREATS:

SCIENCE DIET FOODS

.

Also, definitely read about ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGIES (atopy). Some pets, suffer from both environmental and food allergies:

Atopy (environmental allergies)

If you want to actual diagnose what in the environment may be causing the allergy, you can do an allergy test. Now, you don’t have to shave half the body and do the old grid test on the skin. There is now a rather good blood test that looks for allergies to weeds, trees, grasses!, molds, even house dust mites. You can read more about it here:

Testing for Environmental Allergies

.

VARL allergy testing

If your veterinarian does not offer VARL, they may offer a comparable company to perform the blood test.

It is important to also recognize, once the skin is inflamed or has an odor, there is likely a secondary yeast or bacterial skin infection present. .

Skin Odor/Discharge

TREATMENT OPTIONS (A small representative list - some suggestions you may have already tried)

1. Steroids. Veterinarians will either give an injection that can last from hours to weeks, or send home oral steroids like prednisone or dexamethasone. Steroids can be safe if not used long-term (several months) and if used as directed by your veterinarian. Frequently, the oral steroids will be weaned down to the lowest dose necessary to keep the allergy suppressed.

2. Antihistamines. A prescription of hydroxyzine is common. Sometimes, over-the-counter Benadryl will help. However, for many allergies, antihistamines alone frequently are not good enough to control allergies.

Benadryl can be given at a dose of 1mg per pound of body weight. Keep in mind, Benadryl tablets and liquids come in different sizes. So, an approximately 25 pound dog can get a full 25mg tablet or a half of a 50mg tablet. I usually avoid the liquid Benadryl in larger dogs (you would have to give too much of it). You can give Benadryl every 8-12 hours.

Benadryl

.

Hydroxyzine

3. Essential fatty acid supplements. Definitely, if you plan to give an antihistamine long-term,

combine it with an EFA supplement. I prefer the veterinary products, which are already dosed for pets. Your vet

should carry a product on their shelf, or over-the-internet you can look for Aller G3, 3V caps,

EFA-z, or Derm caps. Some vets use a product called Temaril-P. It’s an antihistamine with a low-dose steroid built into the same tablet.

4. Atopica. Neat stuff. Can take a few weeks to be of benefit. Not the most cost-effective, but can

be incredible for allergies when the above does not work. Read the link below for more

information. Although Atopica is not readily available, your veterinarian can order a generic cyclosporine. Not quite as good, but it is an alternative.

Atopica

5. Your vet should also carry some special sprays and shampoos designed for whatever skin condition your pet may have. One of my favorite product lines is called Douxo. They carry various shampoos designed to calm the skin, treat bacteria infections, and help with seborrhea.

Douxo products

6. Lastly, oral antibiotics and/or anti-yeast medication, if indicated. Generally, your vet will recommend a simple skin cytology test to see what is on the surface of the skin.

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$38 : I have a 6year old papillon pooch. In january 2010, he was

Hello, I'm Dr. Bob.
I prescribe Royal Canin and I feed it to my dogs and cat as well.
This is an excellent product. By products are not necessarily a bad thing as, in nature, dogs eat other animals whole, including things that are labeled "by-products".
Over the years, we've found that the closer we can come to a natural diet in dogs, the better they do.
Royal Canin does exactly what we want it to do in helping to minimize the formation of stones, and success is the hardest thing with which to argue!
I wouldn't be concerned with the by-products contained in Royal Canin, but if you would like to try formulating your own food to help with this problem a website called www.balanceit.com offers balanced diet recipes for purchase which would be offer what your dog needs without the by-products.
If you should have further questions, please let me know.

Veterinarian

35 years in practice

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$38 : Are all Vets who finished an accredited school qualified to

Hi, I am Dr. Peter and would like to help. In response to your question, finishing veterinarian is Not the only requirement. It is finishing veterinary school but also being licensed in the state the veterinarian is practicing veterinary medicine. Some schools are not accredited in the states, but, the veterinarian can present certain examinations to make him/her eligible to practice veterinary surgery (including dental work) and medicine. In summary, if the practicing veterinarian is licensed in the state, then yes they can perform dental work including tooth extractions.

If you have additional questions I will be glad to answer them.

Dr. Peter

Veterinarian

10 years of small animal internal medicine, surgery and preventive medicine.

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$38 : Hi, My 40lb dog started having watery dark stools yesterday.

Thank you for your post!

My hope is that this is a bad gastroenteritis - or upset stomach!

If you would like to try conservative management at home, you can try to offer a bland diet. A common bland diet is boiled chicken and rice (2/3 rice and 1/3 chicken). I would try this for about 1 week, hoping that she improves over this time. You can also add 2 tablespoons of either bran or canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) to increase the fiber content to help firm up the stool.

You can also consider giving 10mg of Pepcid A/C (famotidine) by mouth every 12 hours for 5 days for stomach upset. You can purchase this over the counter. They usually come in 10mg tablets, so you will give 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours.

You can also consider using 1 or 2 doses of imodium -
The dosage of Immodium - 1 mg every 24 hours.

If the signs do not resolve - or worsen - in 48-72 hours, then I would see your primary veterinarian.

Regarding a veterinary visit, tests they may consider performing include:
- Evaluation of the feces for abnormal bacteria or parasites
- Bloodwork to check electrolytes and organ values
- Potentially even x-rays.

Hopefully with a little food change / bland diet, everything will be better in a few days.

I hope this information helps!
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$38 : my cat is 6 yrs old and was until a few days ago in good health.

Temperatures raise in the body from:

1. Viral infection

2. Bacterial infection

3. Inflammatory issues going on in the body

inflammation can be from even red blood cell breakdown.

4. Neoplasia

If you came to my veterinary hospital, I would have tested you for the two common virus's, that test can be done in the hospital and rather inexpensively. I would have done a cbc to see what the white blood cells were, and whether the cat was anemic or not. If all those things were normal, I would have started you on antibiotics and given you subcutaneous fluids to cool the fever.

So, if this kitty has a fever today, then I would recommend the above treatment.

Thank you,

Dr. Sue Skelding

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Small Animal Veterinarian for twenty years. Also, certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Herbal, & Tui-Na

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$38 : My dog is coughing & hacking, drooling & occasionally vomiting

My dog is coughing & hacking, drooling & occasionally vomiting (no stomach contents, just liquid). Can this be bordatella even though her vaccines are all current?

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$38 : Cat got into feed with ivermectin 1%. Symtem include dilated

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Gender: Female
Age: 18 months

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$38 : pet mouse with one eye small, red and ?blind-new sx. bilateral

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Gender: fe
Age: 6 months

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$15 : dog is appox. 12 yrs old and is sneezing blood,stopped eating,

Thank you for your reply!

With your history:
- Older dog
- Unilateral (one sided) Nasal discharge with blood

I have several possible causes:

1) Cancer - A growth/mass/tumor

2) Infection (Rhinitis)
- Bacterial, fungal, etc.

3) Foreign object causing inflammation and bleeding in the nostril

What would we do to diagnose this?
- Of course a good examination
- Bloodwork to evaluate the cell counts, organ values, and clotting factors
- X-rays of the chest and head to see if there is evidence of cancer
- Ultimately, tests such as biopsies and a CT scan (cat scan) would be ideal.

If for many reasons you do not want to do some or all of that...empirical treatment can be considered.

But - being that this is an older dog with one sided epistaxis (nasal discharge) I am concerned that there is an underlying cause such as cancer or infection and would recommend veterinary evaluation.

I hope this information helps!
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The above is given for information only. Although I am a licensed veterinarian, I cannot legally prescribe medicines or diagnose your pet's condition without performing a physical exam. If you have concerns about your pet I would highly advise contacting your regular veterinarian.

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$15 : dog is lathergic and has lost his appetite he is 9 years old

Posted by Dr. Jo 6 days and 8 hours ago. Hello,
My name is XX. XX and I would be happy to help you with your question about your 9-year-old airedale. I am so sorry you are having this trouble with him. Hopefully I will be able to provide you with some information that will help you get to the bottom of this.

The first thing I consider is the types of different problems that would commonly cause a 9-year-old airedale to show these symptoms. There are a lot of them! Many of them have other symptoms I would also expect to see, like vomiting, diarrhea, or a change in drinking or urination. Others would show no other symptoms, with lethargy and appetite loss being the only symptoms.

So, if you were my patient, I would start by wanting to know the rest of the picture.

Is he drinking, urinating, and defecating normally?

Is he vomiting, having diarrhea, coughing, or sneezing a lot?

When is the last time he saw a veterinarian and is he taking any medications at all for anything? Heartworm prevention? Flea control? Vaccinations?

Having answers to those types of questions helps us decide which of the many possible problems that cause these symptoms is more likely.

The next step is to look and feel him over very well from head to toe and see if you notice any other changes. Check the color of his gums. They should be pink, not pale or ashy grey. Look for any lumps, bumps, or sore spots. Is his breathing normal? Does he show any lameness?

If you don't come up with any leads by considering these things, you will need to get more information to get a diagnosis. That information comes in the form of a urinalysis and blood profile. I would expect a bloodwork and urinalysis to be absolutely necessary for a diagnosis in this case. In fact, at our veterinary practice we recommend that every pet over the age of 8 receive a blood profile and urinalysis every year----even when they're acting healthy, just because it's so good at helping us diagnose problems early.

This kind of laboratory data will help your vet determine if your dog's problem is infectious, immune-mediated, related to the digestive tract (as if he swallowed something), endocrine (metabolic diseases like Addison's disease, liver disease, diabetes, etc.), or even related to something really serious like cancer.

You've given him since Thursday to see if he will get better on his own. Since he hasn't, it's definitely time to get him into the vet's.

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$38 : my 12 year old female siamese cats urine has a very strong

Hello.

I am sorry to hear about this concern.

Generally, at this age, I get more concerned about urine with odor that is more dilute. The more diluted urine can be a strong indicator for problems like kidney disease or thyroid problems.

However, what you are describing can still be a strong indication of dehydration or a urinary tract infection. Very common for a female.

So, especially if the urine is distinctly different than it usually is to you, I consider this situation well worth a veterinary examination.

I would request a urine test, and a basic blood profile would be very nice for checking kidney values, liver enzymes, and the thyroid.

So, Yes, I do believe it is worth concern. It doesn't necessarily have to indicate a serious problem, but should be investigated.

If there is anything I have not covered for you, please use the REPLY button, and I will happily continue to chat. I hope you have found my advice helpful or informative. Please remember to inform me if you "accept" or please click the "ACCEPT" button (EVEN IF YOU ARE A SUBSCRIBING MEMBER). It is greatly appreciated. Please excuse any delays in my responses, as I regularly attend to hospitalized patients and daily examinations. REMEMBER: Even after you click "ACCEPT" and your question closes, you can still review our discussion and follow-up, if needed. Dr. Andy

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$18 : Our dog found 3 hot dogs tonight in our yard which had been

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Gender: M
Age: 2

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nothing- dog didn't eat the hot dogs but were con-cerned that they are toxic. If they are, we want to warn our neighbors,

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$58 : My 8 year old neutered 34 pound tibetan terrier has bilateral

My 8 year old neutered 34 pound tibetan terrier has bilateral hip dysplasia with associated osteoarthritis with bone degeneration and flattening of the femoral head much worse on the left side than on the right, but both joints are involved. He pushes off to get up from sitting position on his front legs and his carpus and left stifle are now becoming problematic. He has been in rehab in the past and is currently on adequan cosequin, fish oil and and levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. After a hiatus of one year we resumed rehab as it appeared that his condition was progressing.Today the rehab specialist agreed that Domino appeared to be in pain and suggested that rehab wait until better pain management was obtained. I had him evaluated for stem cell therapy and the vet felt it was very feasible but I am now wondering whether surgical intervention would be more beneficial.However I have been told he is too small for hip replacement and FHO is a salvage procedure. Please advise as I am uncertain as to the best course of treament.

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$15 : can a chinchilla be treated with rabbit medicine. it is marshalls

Hello again,

I have treated Chinchillas over the period of many years, they are very delicate and while it could be that this product will do no harm it is also possible it might because they are so sensitive, best not take the risk ...

Antibiotics may well be your best way forward if your pet has a respiratory infection.

Good luck,

Scott

Veterinarian

BVMS, MRCVS, ran my own small animal practice for twenty five years.

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£28 : My 14-year-old cat has just been diagnosed with cataracts in

Hello, and thanks XXX XXXXXXX in.

There are several causes for cataracts in cats, including trauma, anterior uveitis (from auto-immune disorders, viral or bacterial infections, cancer, various metabolic disorders), genetics, retinal diseases, radiation therapy, lens displacement, diabetes. Running bloodwork is a good start to look for an underlying disorder. After an underlying diagnosis is found, surgery is definitely an option. The surgery usually involves a special procedure to remove the cataract and then an artificial lens is placed in the eye. If the bloodwork does not reveal a cause for the cataract, I would recommend trying to have your girl seen by a veterinary ophthalmologist for further testing. They would also be the one to do discuss specific treatment (i.e. surgery).

You can search for a veterinary ophthalmologist HERE.

I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist further.

Dr. Dave

Veterinarian

6 years general small animal practice, 10 years emergency/critical care small animal practice

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$15 : My leopard gecko is about 3 years old and has been very healthy.

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Gender: unknown
Age: 3?

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Just noticed this afternoon. I did see some leftover shed on his/her back foot and I softened it with warm water and it came off. I'd read this could affect circulation if left on.

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$38 : Maggie is an 8 1/2 yr old golden retriever with a history of

Hello, and thanks XXX XXXXXXX in.

The information I have from a veterinary radiation oncologist states that grade III undifferentiated mast cell tumors have about a 75% chance of metastasizing. Therefore, if this was a situation where you wanted to do everything possible to try and deal with the cancer, another surgery with wider margins would be performed. Chemotherapy could also be done with prednisone and vinblastine, or prednisone and vinblastine and lomustine. But, I completely understand your point that with everything she's gone through, why put her through this, and that is definitely a valid point. Ways to check for metastases include mainly X-rays. Bloodwork is not very good to look for cancer in general in dogs.

I hope this helps.

Dr. Dave

Veterinarian

6 years general small animal practice, 10 years emergency/critical care small animal practice

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$48 : My skipperkey was injured during hurricane katrina. his bones

Hi there,

I am terribly sorry you are going through this difficult decision.

It seems as if you have gone through great lengths to keep him happy and you have provided him with care, not only personal, but veterinary care that most would have not done.

You have provided pain medication, and quite a lot to keep him comfortable, but if that amount of pain medication is still leaving him in quite a bit of pain - it sounds as if you are making a reasonable decision.

Quality of life is very important and if he is in this much pain, quality of life sounds like it is not very good for him and you are making a hard, but reasonable decision.

I am terribly sorry but I hope these words help you in this tough time.
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$28 : can I give my golden retriever (90lbs) trazdone? He has mental

Hi there.

This medication is not commonly used in veterinary medicine. It has been studied and has been found to do well as an adjunct to other behavioral modification drugs. It is better to have your vet prescribe a medication that is specifically used for this which is called Reconcile. This is in the same class as Trazadone but is safely formulated for dogs with anxiety conditions.

Good Luck!!

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25 years experience in large and small animal medicine.

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$38 : Hi, I have a 10 yr old female Vizsla overall in good health.

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$19 : Do you know of any hypoallergenic vitamins for dogs? My Gracie

Hello, and thank you for your question.

I am Dr. Devlin, and I am happy to assist you with your question about Gracie.

(I have a Gracie, too! Black Lab!)

The good news is that her D/D food is excellent quality, and contains everything she needs for proper nutrition and health. Vitamin/mineral supplementation is not necessary.

With true food allergies, the amount of beef or pork protein in a monthly heartworm pill (depending on the pill) can trigger flare ups and is best to be avoided. Heartgard makes a pill for dogs with allergies that does not contain pork or beef (or other common allergens), and another alternative is to use a product such as Revolution, which is a heartworm preventive, but in a topical form that goes on the back of the neck, like frontline. It also prevents fleas and ticks, although I would also use something else mid-month for flea prevention if she also has fleas.

You may already have excellent info on food allergies and food allergy trials - here are handouts I give to my clients:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2499

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=652

As far as hypoallergenic vitamins, it is perfectly fine to give your JRT 1/4 to 1/2 of an ADULT (human) vitamin supplement. Here is a google search I have clients run to give you an idea:
http://www.vin.com/WebLink.plx?URL=http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vitamin+supplement+hypoallergenic&btnG=Google+Search

It is not necessary to give a canine formulated brand - this comes straight from a well-known veterinary internal medicine and nutrition specialist, Dr. Joe Bartges from U. Tenn. College of Vet Med.

I hope this information helps, and that Gracie does well on her D/D. Please let me know how else I can help - I know you are trying to do the best for her.
Sincerely,
XX. XXXXXX

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£13 : My westie has just been diagnosed with diabetes, I've had to

Hello, and thank you for your question.

I am Dr. Devlin, and I am happy to assist you with your westie.

First of all, I am very sorry to hear about his diagnosis. It sounds like you are quite familiar with this disease and the care and expense that it involves. If at all possible, if you can work out some way to administer twice daily insulin, it will greatly prolong his life expectency and enhance the quality of his remaining days. I do have a number of patients who have been on insulin for year.

However, I know that isn't your main question, and if you have decided not to pursue treatment with insulin, then nutritional management and management of complications will be very important.

If you wish to have a home-cooked diets, then I suggest you use the balanceit.com site, or hire a veterinary nutritionist to formulate his meals:

www.acvn.org

For the blanceit site, you will need to purchase supplements, and your vet will need to enter the medical information. Home-cooked diets are very difficult to formulate so that they are complete and balanced - extra vitamins and minerals are needed, the calcium has to be balanced with the phosphorous, etc. In addition, he will need a high protein, low carb, high fiber diet. There is some thought that zinc and chromium may be beneficial, and I would look into these as well.

I do highly recommend Purina DM food for diabetic canines - it will help decrease blood sugar surges after meals, and is especially formulated.

In addition, treating with SAM-e can help decrease inflammation within the pancreas and liver:
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1319

As far as the Dia-LonX, I cannot recommend it. There have been a number of discussions about this on our specialty boards (I am a canine/feline specialist, and communicate frequently with internists, etc). There are no regulation on the nutriceutical market for animals, unfortunately, and no need for a product to meet label claims. The three main ingredients will not help regulate your dog's blood sugar. What he cells need is insulin, unfortunately. In addition, I would be skeptical of any product that makes claims like this company does... and I fear that many concerned pet owners who just want to help, will fall victim.

In addition, there is a report from November 2008 of a pet that died acutely after starting this supplement.

Until the regulations change regarding pet supplements, I would only use ones that have been through independent third party testing, and that are manufactured according to Pharmaceutical standards.

Unfortunately, with dogs, because they their diabetes is similar to human Type I diabetes (childhood diabetes) there are still no oral alternatives that work. (This is different from Type 2 diabetes, or adult-onset, which is also similar to the diabetes seen in cats)

More information:
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=627

Please let me know how else I can help.
Sincerely,
XX. XXXXXX

Veterinarian

>10 years practicing veterinary medicine including exotics, fish, reptiles. Canine/feline specialist

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CA$42 : - situation : two elderly cats which have been declawed, living

Thank you...but one last question....the concern about the declawing...at what stage of all the above, should this be done? I imagine it must be before I allow the new cat into my home...?...so I would have to have this cat checked out first, before having any declaw operation??? ... and then , hope for the best regarding personality aspects...I am also , as you mention , wanting to keep health of all parties at best level...the outdoor cat has been 'faithful' to us for the past two years , but with this sudden rounding up of all strays, I feel that he is already 'mine', or rather that 'I am his human' ! - as he started this relationship ... the good news is that my oldest cat seems ok with him as long as a screen/glass door is between them, but she has never liked any other outdoor visitor before....I value your advice especially that declawing is necessary for this to work at all, for in this matter, I was hesitant. I wait to hear from you...appreciated....keep well and smiling...

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$38 : I have a bishapoo that we caught licking a toad last night.

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$19 : My dog can hold his pee all night long and sleeps at the foot

HI there, Sid and Rudy...

If your guy has not been neutered, this may be caused by a territory issue and your guy is marking his territory. This can be stopped by putting aluminum foil near the areas that he is marking and this will discourage this behavior. Neutering will also help.

If he has just started this, then he may have a urinary Tract Infection which causes him to need to urinate frequently. This will require veterinary attention in order to stop this with antibiotics.

this may also be a behavior issue in that you will have to clean these areas with a good odor eliminator such as Nature's Miracle and reprimand him so he knows that this is not appropriate behavior.

Good Luck!!

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AU$22 : My dog started coughing every few hours or so, like he is trying

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Type of Animal: XXXX XXXXXXX
Gender: Male
Age: 6

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Just keeping calm, looks stressed and shakes for a while after, is OK for the periods in between but obviously not happy, very subdued

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$18 : We have a sick guinea pig won't eat or drink not moving around

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Type of Animal: guinea pig
Gender: female
Age: not sure 2 or 3

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nothing yet not sure what to do

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CA$42 : My dog just vomit his supper and then later on 2 more times

Thank you for your reply!

Right now I would remove all food and water.

If she continues to vomit despite removing all food and water - i would see a veterinarian tonight.

If he does not vomit tonight - tomorrow I would start a slow, gradual introduction of food and water. If you would like to try conservative management at home, you can try to offer a bland diet. A common bland diet is boiled chicken and rice (2/3 rice and 1/3 chicken). I would try this for about 1 week, hoping that he improves over this time.

Signs that would make me more likely to recommend a veterinary visit and are of concern include:
- Continued vomiting
- Lethargy
- Blood in the stool or more blood in the vomitus.

Regarding a veterinary visit, tests they may consider performing include:
- Evaluation of the feces for abnormal bacteria or parasites
- Bloodwork to check electrolytes and organ values
- Potentially even x-rays.

Hopefully with a little food change / bland diet, everything will be better in a few days.

I hope this information helps - please let me know if you have other questions!
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$19 : my toy aussie shepard punture a battery out of the remote control

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Type of Animal: toy aussie shepard
Gender: female
Age: 10 mnths

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just wATCHED HER A LITTLE FOAM AT MOUTH

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$15 : My peke has blood

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My peke has blood

Submitted: 4 days and 16 hours ago. Chat Conversation Started FamilyPetDoctor :

Is it blood in the poop?? or elsewhere?

Customer :

Blood is only in her poop as far as I can tell. She is very quiet and looks tired. This is the third day she has had mucus, but the first day she has has clots of red blood in her B.M. She is 12 yrs. old, has had no serious health problems lately. The vet told us to give her a smalll dose of Immodium ad for the diahrrea. yesterday . She has had the diahrrea med twice today

FamilyPetDoctor :

Has she been around any other dogs or off your property in the last month or 2?

FamilyPetDoctor :

Blood or mucus in the stool ( with or without diarrhea) is a sign of inflammation in the colon, which is the last part of the intestine. It can be caused by a number of things.....

1. Inflammation secondary to infection. This is the most common cause. Types of infections that commonly give these clinical signs are usually parasitic like Giardia or Coccidia, or whipworms. This can be diagnosed with repeat fecals or a therapeutic trial of antiparasitic medication.

2. Inflammation secondary to certain protein sources. This is commonly referred to as IBD or Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Dogs of any age can develop this. It can be paired with vomiting or weight loss if the small intestine is also involved. This is diagnosed with a biopsy or sometimes with special food trials that you vet could recommend. In severe cases, medications that slightly suppress the immune system help to stop the clinical signs.

3. Cancer. Most common in older dogs, but occasionally can be seen in younger dogs. This can be from a bleeding rectal or colonic mass or from diffuse inflammation associated with a cancer called lymphoma. Biopsy or abodominal ultrasound can be helpful in diagnosing this...... Blood work is also helpful.

4. Rare condition called HGE-- hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. This is usually a combination of vomiting and diarrhea with profuse bleeding. This requires immediate veterinary care. It can start suddenly, but your dog will feel very sick if he/she has this...... This is quite unlikely here.....

If your dog starts to have bleeding in the stool, it's important to have him/her seen. It's not usually an emergency unless the bleeeding is profuse. The first thing your vet should do is a fecal exam to look for parasites. If none are found then your vet may elect to try some medications of do other tests like bloodwork or an ultrasound depending on their suspicions after a good physical exam is performed.

I hope that this info is helpful to you.......

Customer :

No. We have had her get all her shots, Our other peke had his nails trimmed last thursday'Can we wait till morning when our vet is in & how can we help her tonight?

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My Cat Recently Had Kittens but They Died

"I have also noticed she is passing some specks of blood. Is this something to worry about?"

Depending on how long ago she had the kittens and on the amount of blood being produced this may be normal and nothing to worry about.

But it may also be a sign of a problem such as a tear somewhere uin her reproductive tract, which may have been damaged during the birth. A more unusuals but possible reason is that she has a blood clotting disorder.

I don't kmow wht the kittenda died but it may be becuase the mother was weak and the bleeding may be related to an underlying medical condition. You should take your cat to the vet for a check.

Unpredictable behaviour and growling

"My dog has become more unpredictable in his behaviourever since he was involved in a traffic accident.
Since then he's started growling at our other dog and he's even started to attack him - always when it's time for their dinner. I'm worried he might turn on us. What do you suggest?"

Any pet that is showing signs of a behavioural problem or change should be seen by a vet. The agression could be linked to the traffic accident but it could also be the result of one dog getting weaker and older or another dog reaching adolescence. You will probably need professional help to sort this out so please ask your vet for guidance. They may suggest an accredited pet behaviour counsellor. See the www.apbc.org.uk for details of specialists.

£28 : Hi I think my cockatoo may have ingested some beta blocker

Birds are often smarter than to do something like this, but unfortunately we can not be sure.
For the next 12 hours I would monitor for:
- Appetite
- Breathing
- Lethargy
- Ataxia
- Falling over
- Excessive sleepiness
If you notice something abnormal in those regards, I would seek veterinary care. At this time there is not much to do except monitor, which you are likely to be the best judge at home, in his own environment,