Comments (0) pet’s breed: lab/retriever mix
pet’s age: 8
pet’s sex: F
previous treatment:
All yearly shots up to date…no health issues ever.
QUESTION:
Can I give Ibuprofen to a 70lb dog. She is having swelling and muscle spasms
in her neck area and can’t lift her head.
ANSWER:
Holistic veterinarians are different from conventional veterinarians. Animal health care in general is split. There are conventional vets, holistic vets and, more recently, integrative vets. While many principles are shared among practices, methodologies are often quite different.
Traditional veterinary practice (conventional) is much like what Western medicine is for humans. The focus is aimed at determining what the problem is and then trying to solve it.
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Do you use safeguards to protect your pet against parasites? Most veterinarians advise pet owners to check their pets often to see if they suffer from parasites. They also advise pet owners to use products year round to prevent diseases caused by fleas and ticks.
Since you never know when your dog or cat may be affected by parasites, it is important to treat them regularly for fleas and ticks. When animals are not properly treated, it could lead to serious health conditions due to diseases carried by parasites. These same parasites can also cause harm to humans as well. Your infested pets can pass parasites to their pet owners and can cause diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
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Your Name: Rick
pet’s breed: Mainecoon feline
pet’s age: 13 y/o
pet’s sex: male
previous treatment:
-
QUESTION:
Ive just recently noticed my beloved companion “shadow” a 13 y/o
Mainecoon has sort of lost the sprung in his step and has been having trouble
getting to “higher ground” ala the coffee table which is not high at
all and other places he likes to rest. He doesnt appear to be in any pain and
he passed his last physical with flying colors so im wondering if this could
just be due to his age;
And because he’s getting older are there any
supplements/vitamins I can give him that might give him the little boost he
needs. Pilling him is not an option and I do have four other cats (all indoor)
so separating their food
is quite the challenge. Thanks for your expertise.
answer
Continue reading 'Best vitamin supplement/regimen for Senior feline'»
pet’s breed: german shorthair
pet’s age: 6yrs
pet’s sex: male
previous treatment:
at first our vet believed he had hip dysplasia however he has not said but i
believe he hashemivertebrae he has him on steriods which he has cut down to 2 a
week is there any other meds that will work on this short of surgery he is
severe and losing use of his hind legs
thanks
Paul
ANSWER:
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pet’s breed: German Sheperd
pet’s age: 11 yr old
pet’s sex: female
previous treatment:
None for this issue
QUESTION:
My pet is urinating while she sleeps. I heard if a dog is spayed too early
it
can cause this problem. She was spayed about 1 yr old. Is there any
medication
that can help her with this?
Hamsters can make wonderful pets. But it is important to know what you are getting into before you decide to bring one into your home. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Basic hamster care
Hamsters in the wild eat grains, vegetables, seeds, grasses, insects and fruit. So in captivity, they need a broad selection of different kinds foods to obtain all of their essential nutrients. Since they naturally store food in the pouches of their mouth, it may not be necessary to provide food everyday. It is also important to remove uneaten food from the cage periodically so that it doesn’t spoil.
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Your Name: BOB
pet’s breed: BLACK LAB
pet’s age: 5 YRS
pet’s sex: FEMALE
previous treatment:
MOSTLY FOR EAR MITES. CLEANED HER EAR THIS
MORNING. BY MID DAY SHE HAD THE
SALIVA PROBLEM.
QUESTION:
WHAT WOULD MAKE HER SALIVATE EXCESSIVELY? NOT STRINGY DROOL BUT JUST LIKE
WATER DRIPPING ONE DROP PER SECOND. KNOW EVERYTHING SHE ATE, NO ACCESS TO
ANYTHING POTENTIALLY HARMFUL. NOSE IS COLD AND WET,DOES NOT SEEM TO BE IN PAIN,
ATE DRY FOOD FOR LUNCH AT 12:30 AND DRANK WATER. MOUTH WAS DRIPPING BEFORE
EATING. CONTINUES!! ANY IDEAS AND IS IT SERIOUS?
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