pet’s breed: lab
pet’s age: 5years
pet’s sex: male
previous treatment:
QUESTION:
Hello, my golden lab has a wart like lump in between the fingers on paw. They are red in color and full of pus and blood and scaly.The paws are hard and cracked. He has this problem for the past 4 years and I have visited several vets He doesn’t limp on that paw. What can I do, money is tight at the moment.
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pet’s breed: GSP
pet’s age: 6yrs
pet’s sex: male
previous treatment:
nil
QUESTION:
dog not been around a cat for 18mths but now with a new kitten he wants to kill it. He loved the original cat but this cat was older than him. He shakes and stares at the kitten and did attempt to snap at it. They are separated at present however his treatment has not changed in that he still gets his treats and time. We received him after he had been badly treated and he is obsessive and bossy.
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Your Name: De
pet’s breed: Pitbull
pet’s age: 1 yr
pet’s sex: female
previous treatment:
my dog was given Metronidazole 3 weeks ago
QUESTION:
I took my little girls pup to the vet over 3 weeks ago was told she had a bacterial infection & given meds it is weeks later & shes still vomiting bile has diarrhea
& this morning it had blood in it. she wants to eat & drink but vomits if she does. I asked the vet she was teasted for worms & parvo both negative … what could be the cause?
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Separation anxiety can affect many dogs of all breeds and sizes. Most toy breeds such as Maltipoo puppies suffer from this because they are carried around and babied at such a young age. If your puppy already has separation anxiety, try these tips!
It is not known what makes dogs suddenly suffer from separation anxiety. Sometimes it can start from puppyhood. Toy breeds such as Yorkie puppies and Maltipoo puppies have been carried along with you because, well, he’s so tiny! When they grow up and are big enough to fend for themselves, leaving them at home during the day is understandable. But not for your little 5lb sidekick. His whole schedule has changed, you’re not around as much anymore and this is traumatic. Allowing time apart when your puppy is young is important to keeping separation anxiety at bay.
What about dogs that have always had the same schedule and one day they are practically clinging to your heels as you walk out the door? Maybe something happened while you were away such as a thunderstorm, loud pounding at the neighbors, any strange event or noise that frightened your puppy while you were away. And now, he associates this terrible experience with you being gone. Now, when you arrive home, things are chewed, doors have claw marks in them and the house looks like a tornado through it. How do you break them of this?
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Managing arthritis in dogs will involve several different options as well a several possible medications, both oral and injectable, and will also include natural treatments. Arthritis as well as joint disease is a condition that can not be prevented in most cases, but it can certainly be managed. With the proper diet, exercise routine, and with the aid of supplements and pain relievers, most dogs can still live a very normal life with this potentially crippling condition.
If your dog is young and is showing signs of arthritis or joint degeneration, or if your dog is older and has osteoarthritis, surgery is an option, but it is very expensive. This leaves the medical and non medical forms of treatment as the only real viable option for most owners. There are different treatments and option available, and in most all cases your veterinarian will recommend several until the right combination is found for your particular dog.
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You know your dog is experiencing discomfort and you are having a time holding your temper as you clean up all his piddles. There are some great non-prescription, natural treatments available for treatment of a dog’s urinary problems. Here’ how to start.
Dog’s urinary problems can be terribly uncomfortable for the dog and the dog parent, so it is important to get a treatment that works gently and as soon as you notice a dog’s urinary problem. You may need to resort to antibiotics or prescription medication, but there are some safe and gentle treatment options for your dog as well.
Never ignore your dog’s request to go out to piddle. That may be obvious, but our way-too-busy lifestyles tend to dominate our attention. Poochy’s begging to go out may be overlooked because your so occupied with work or kids. Also, if your dog is home without relief for 6 or more hours straight, you may really be inviting bladder problems.
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It can be difficult trying to keep your pet from wanting to do its normal routine after surgery. Here are a few techniques to keep your pet quiet while it heals.
1. Limit its activity by kenneling. Use a harness with a leash dragging behind so you can step on it and not chase your canine. Hold your pooch when possible.
2. Give your pet a food puzzle instead of feeding it from its dish. This activity will take time for your dog to eat and keep it distracted.
3. Putting peanut butter on the roof of their mouth helps distract them when they want to chase and bark.
4. Play TALK radio so your pet can’t hear other sounds that make it want to go check it out.
5. Music like Mozart is proven to help calm and heal.
6. Smells like lavender calm, use a scented candle or oil of lavender.
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pet’s breed: American Cocker
pet’s age: seven
pet’s sex: female
previous treatment:
Antibiotics ad steroid tablets and cream, and shapoo.
QUESTION:
Last year my dog started scratching and we noticed patchy sores,smelley,with black crusty scabs.When we treated her with the above medicine she seemed better espescialy with the cortizone cream, but as soon as we stopped after a few weeks it came back. We had her clipped and noticed all her back and chest is like dandruff, with a couple of sore patches on her chest. My vet took scrapes and hair samples on two occascions but both times they came back negative. We are worried it is Mange and our little boy could catch scabbies. Please can you help.Regards Mrs Eames.
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