Do low-shed pet treatments (from a groomer) really work? Specfically for beagles, pugs, and/or puggles?

Shedding can never be completely eliminated. It’s necessary for the health of the dogs skin.

Most “Lo-Shed” treatments consist of a conditioner for the coat to soften the hair, and then alot of brushing and carding out the coat, so that the hair that is ready to fall out now gets taken out, and less ends up on your carpet. However, it’s normal for the dog to resume his/her regular shedding behavior with a couple of days to a week. The lo-shed process is only temporary.

To keep the hair out of your house, you could try brushing him yourself once a day. A curry comb, or Zoom-Groom (available at most pet supply stores), would be best to use on a daily basis, and it’s easy to use. The constant brushing will also help to stimulate the natural oils in his skin, and

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Any ideas on how to help injured bird?

Question :

My little neighbour found a hurt robin in her backyard one day ago and is trying to nurse him/her back to health. Her dog got the baby. The live one drinks water but has not eaten since yesterday. She sits quietly, not moving. My little friend is doing all she can. Any tips?

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What to do when dog is not drinking or eating much, but otherwise seems to be in good health?

Question :

My dog (a 10 month old male cockapoo) seems to be fine (still very playful and active) but has not been eating or drinking as much as he used to. The main difference I have noticed is that he seems to be having a harder time eliminating (constipated), and I guess it’s because he hasn’t been drinking as much water- therefore he must be a little on the dehidrated side. I don’t know how to encourage him to drink more water (I tried to take him to the water bow but that does not help much). Any thoughts? Is there such thing as a laxative for dogs (to help him with his constipation)?

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How do you care for a 2 year old Shitzu Dog?

1.) How will a male cat and a girl dog shitzu get along?

More than gender it depends on your dog’s temperment and socialization. Animals tend to get along better with the opposite sex, but if the dog dislikes cats then it’s going to dislike all cats. This comes down to training.

2.) When leaving the house should I cage her or block off an area for her because she’s so active?

Is she destructive? I like to give my dogs two walks a day, one before work and one when I get home. This helps keep them from being destructive. If she’s house broken then there’s no need to lock her up.

3) When leaving the house should I put paper down just in case? Accidents can happen.

Accidents don’t really “happen” at two, or they should be so infrequent that paper would be more of a nuicense than anything. Teaching an already housebroken dog to use paper would be counterproductive and confusing to the pooch.
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How to Maintain Oral Health for Your Dog?

Most people ignore oral care for their dogs. Maintaining oral health is of primary importance to your dog’s overall health and wellness. Be proactive to reduce the possibility of periodontal disease and its complications. Maintenance will take 10 minutes twice a week.
Instructions

* STEP 1: Evidence shows that brushing your dog’s teeth is the best way to remove plaque and any accumulation of calculus, which, untreated, can lead to periodontal disease and other health complications. Brush your dog’s teeth at least once a week.

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Cat Kidney Transplant

Overview

When a cat is suffering from kidney failure, but is free of other illnesses, it may be a suitable candidate for a kidney transplant. Depending on the transplant program, the criteria used to determine if a cat is suitable can be different. A cat with very early kidney failure or very advanced kidney failure is usually disqualified, as there are other treatment options more suitable at this stage of disease. As well, a cat with a condition that is likely to cause the new kidney to fail will also be disqualified. Kidney transplant is not a guarantee of a disease-free future for the animal, and should be considered as one of the many options available. Each case is unique, and the prognosis of each treatment option should be evaluated carefully before making a decision that is best for the cat. Since a kidney transplant is a major surgery, the cat must have an otherwise clean bill of health and be in a very stable condition.

Depending on the transplant program, a donor cat may be available through a special research facility, or provided by the owners. In either case, the donor cat must be young, healthy adults that are free of infectious diseases, and are matched to the recipient by blood type. The owners are generally required to adapt the donor cat if it comes from a research facility.

Post-operative Treatment and Care

The recipient of the kidney will remain in intensive care for several weeks, during which the animal is kept on IV fluids and is given anti-rejection medications. Blood are drawn frequently to monitor the functions of the new kidney. After an animal has stabilized enough to be discharged, it still needs a period of recuperation and should be discouraged from any excessive movement for at least a month. Routine follow-up visits to the vet are required, especially in the beginning. Antibiotics are typically prescribed for the first few weeks to prevent infection. The animal will have to be kept on cyclosporine and prednisone for life to prevent the immune system from rejecting the new kidney. Since these drugs suppress the immune system, the animal can become more susceptible to new infections; therefore, yearly vaccinations and other disease prevention measures are more important for a cat that has received a kidney transplant.
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Cat Broken Tails

Overview

A cat can get tail injuries in various ways. While there is sometimes an obvious kink in the tail, in most cases there is no discernable external trauma, or the trauma goes unnoticed because of other more significant wounds on the cat’s body. While the spinal cord does not extend down to the tail, there are many important nerves in this region that can become damaged when the tail is pulled or broken. These nerves are responsible for controlling the motor function and sensation of the hind limbs, as well as the proper function of the urinary bladder, large intestine, and anal sphincter. Since external injury may not be immediately apparent, the malfunction of these organs as a result of nerve damage can be the first sign of a broken tail.

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Cat Bartonella and Cat Scratch Disease

Overview

Most commonly known as “cat scratch fever,� the disease one can get following a cat scratch is in fact an infection caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. The bacterium parasitizes fleas, so generally speaking a cat is much more likely to be a carrier of cat scratch disease if it has a flea problem. Dogs may also be infected by this bacterium; however, in both dogs and cats there are generally no symptoms, and it is believed that the bacterium does not influence the animals’ long term health. When humans contract the bacterium, the resulted infection is generally benign and usually can resolve by itself. However, in patients with weak immune systems, it is a much more serious condition and complications can occur.

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