none needs trtmt

QUESTION:

need to know HOW MUCH and WHERE to administer a penicillian shot. dog has several infected cuts (65 lbs) I can’t afford the vet. I need to do this soon. please help if you know the amts. Thanks!!!!

ANSWER

Dear,

Give on mouth tablets amoxiclave depend on body weight of the dog every 12 hours for 5-7 days. The doses are 17 mg amoxyclave on every kilo body weight. But you probably need prescription of your vet. Veterinary drug is named Synulox and you can buy them in veterinary pharmacies.

Truly,

Damjan

Damjan Pavlovski DVM
ANIMAL MEDICA
www.animalmedica.mk

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pet’s breed: DSH CAT
pet’s age: 3
pet’s sex: male
previous treatment:

this is a stray cat, he was badly wounded, had large absesses on his face, a lot of puss came out,he is fine now

QUESTION:

Can neutering a male cat cause more aggression towards other cats?
He received all vaccines at the time of surgery.
He was fine for three days and then he became lethargic, started loosing hair (got two bold big spots) and started attacking other cats. He is fine in a cage. He is very friendly and affectionate with people.
Could combination of all vaccines and anasthetics cause this problem.

ANSWER

Dear,

Neutering can cause frustration in male cats. Usually they accept neutering without problems, but in small percent of them can manifest aggression.
You shouldn’t worry, because this problem will disappear. Be tolerant with him and try on gentle way to explain that he shouldn’t attack other cats.

Best wishes

Damjan

Damjan Pavlovski DVM
ANIMAL MEDICA
www.animalmedica.mk

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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.

While a traditional veterinarian is a professional with your pet’s best interest at heart, he or she is sometimes at a loss as to how to best solve a chronic or undetermined condition. Western medicine is based primarily in pharmacological medicine. Many times a conventional veterinarian will look to prescribe medication that may silence symptoms but not resolve the underlying problem.

Conventional veterinary medicine has become increasingly advanced and a wide array of techniques and options are now available to the average pet owner. Ultrasound, x-ray, MRI, chemotherapy, blood transfusion, and physical therapy are commonly used and, as many of us know, tend to run up the bill.

Holistic veterinarians practice Eastern thought in that the body is treated as an individual and as a whole. While two different patients may present similar symptoms, their respective treatments may be as quite dissimilar. In addition, holistic veterinarian practice is centered on keeping the pet healthy overall to prevent issues from starting. When a chronic issue surfaces, holistic veterinarians are likely to look for herbal supplements, whole food diets, complementary and alternative therapies like acupuncture.

Diseases are seen as a natural course of life and not necessarily something to ’solve.’ Moreover, health and disease are viewed as a natural rhythm of life and fully inter-related

In the book titled The Veterinarians’ Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats, Dr. Mark Haverkos tells author Martin Zucker a story from when he was a medical student that helped shaped his future in holistic veterinary practice. He had a conversation with Frank Fool’s Crow who was a respected Sioux medicine man. Unfortunately, due to language barriers, they had trouble fully communicating. He says, “I wanted to know how he treated urinary infections with herbs….the translator didn’t do a good job in explaining what the urinary tract was. In the back and forth between us, I referred to ‘making water.’ The meaning now became clearer to the medicine man, but he had been around for too long to make a generality.” Dr. Haverkos was surprised to hear the older man reply, “Whose water? Yours? Mine? A cat’s? Which cat?” In other words, in order to treat a problem, we have to know the individual. “With that one comment the significance of individual treatment dawned on me, and I think I became a much less arrogant medical student.”

Dr. Marty Goldstein, practicing holistic veterinarian and author, says that holistic medicine is about finding the root cause of a problem and treating from there, not simply treating the symptom. “As an example, if we see an animal who developed symptoms of chronic colitis after receiving unnecessary vaccines, we don’t give antibiotics and steroids to mask the symptom of bloody diarrhea. Instead, we’ll use acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal remedies, vitamin/mineral supplementation and other non-toxic, alternative options to restore metabolic balance and true health,” he says on his website.

An integrative approach is one that combines conventional veterinary practice and holistic veterinary practice. The veterinarian has studied traditional medicine, but he or she recognizes that holistic medicine is a valuable addition and in some cases may be the best course of action for a patient. This type of veterinarian realizes that conventional and holistic medicine can complement one another.

An integrative approach is the most open-minded approach. This type of veterinarian can look to all available options as viable for the patient and does not approach the situation from just one perspective.

http://www.TripleSure.com Gary Le Mon’s day job is in the insured financial services industry, but his evenings and weekends are spent crusading for animal rights and making the Earth a greener, friendlier place to live. See also http://www.natural-wonder-pets.com/

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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.

Fresh water is best delivered from a feeding bottle, since water dishes can spill and wet the bottom of the cage. Hamsters should never be bathed, since water can remove the natural oils from their coat which help regulate their body heat.

Provide a clean and safe environment. The cage needs to be large enough so that they can get enough exercise to stay healthy. It needs to be located away from drafts and temperature extremes and on a surface where there is no danger of it falling or being knocked over.

Toys, tubes and wheels are important for exercise and mental stimulation. Solid wheels are safer than wheels with rungs, which can injure their feet and legs.

Common hamster problems

As a responsible pet owner, you will need to know which foods are dangerous to tits health. After all, it can only eat the foods you provide, so your hamster’s good nutrition depends entirely on you. Take the time to learn which foods can make your pet sick or die.

Being dropped, jumping and falling can break a hamster’s delicate bones. Any height more than about 8 inches could cause serious injuries. Hamster balls should never be used on a table or stairway or any surface that it could fall from, since the fall can cause broken legs or a broken back.

Accidental breeding is actually a serious problem that can result from not keeping males separated from the females. Since mature females are in heat about every 4 days, the gestation period is less than 3 weeks, and litters can be as large as 14 pups, the potential for a population explosion within one single month is extremely high. Also, since pet hamster stock is extremely inbred, there is a high chance that many of the offspring will be weak or have genetic health problems. You can prevent a lot of problems and heartache by keeping the genders apart.

Emily Brock is a hamster enthusiast. For more great tips and advice on how to take care of a hamster visit http://hamsterlifeanswers.com/

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The struvite crystals or stones can have a recurrence, so after they are removed your thoughts need to turn to prevention. Some pets are inclined to recurring bladder infections and may form new struvite stones over and over again. Stones can form as rapidly as two weeks, so finding ways to prevent struvite crystals are necessary for the health of your dog or cat.

You should discuss long term follow-up exams with your vet to avoid further infections and surgery. The diet should be as natural as possible preventing struvite crystals from forming again. Dogs and cats are carnivores and designed to eat meat. Protein creates more acidic urine which can prevent the formation of struvite crystals and bladder stones. High meat protein, raw rather than processed, is similar to the natural canine and feline diet. Canines and felines in the wild that consume a natural raw diet do not develop struvite crystals. Commercial pet food is loaded with carbohydrates, starch and cereal fillers which in turn creates a more alkaline urine and the development of struvite crystals and bladder stones.

Overfeeding can also contribute, since obese animals eating a processed diet do not get the exercise they need, causing disease to take over in their weakened state. There are many pet food stores which carry raw unprocessed food for dogs and cats. Preventing struvite crystals can be as easy as making your own pet food, which isn’t difficult. In preparing your pet’s food you will know that they are eating healthy and as close to how they were meant to eat.

There are many natural recipes for cats and dogs online. You may want to do a little research depending if you have a cat or dog or both since there are some nutritional additions that vary from canine to feline.

Another item you may want to add to your pet’s diet to keep his bladder and kidney healthy is a holistic supplement that supports the function of the bladder and urinary tract. It can be used by both dogs and cats, for both prevention and treatment.

Rebecca Shelly has been studying alternative health conditions for pets for many years. She is a regular contributor to Pet Natural Cures a site discussing some of the most promising natural treatments for pet health on the market today. If you’re looking for an alternative to help prevent struvite crystals for your pet, visit the site to learn more.

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I have a 15 year daschund. All of a sudded started to pant heavily and try to
gag. I brought to the Vet and he said his heart was fine and thought it was his
teeth or back. My dog has been on antibiotics for 1 week and also steroids.
After a week, he started panting , breathing heavy again. I got
more antibiotics
but after another week they sypmtoms are appearing again. He still eats and
drinks but is starting the sytptoms again. Does he have a respiratory infection
or is he
having pain in his back.
He breaths heavy but not yet puffing through his mouth yet as he did the first
time. thx

answer :

Dear Anita,

The panting can indicate on respiratory problem?, especially located in the pharyngs, the windpipe or even in the lungs.
The syndrome of reactivating the panting after finishing the antibiotic terapy indicates on wrong terapy. More precisly either the antibiotic is too weak, the dose is too low or the duration of therapy is too short. Please check with your vet those parametars. In your case 1 week could be too short, especially in heavy infections.
Also examine the swallowing and tonsilles for tonsillitis.
Perform bacerial cultures of smear taken of the laryngs or the tonsilles or administer a broad spectrum antibiotic such as amoxicillin or other. Please advise your vet..

Best wishes,

Damjan

Damjan Pavlovski DVM

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Coat: Their fur coat should be shiny and soft. Hair loss and constant scratching or biting can be a sign of parasites, tics, mites or fleas.

Mouth: The mouth should not carry a bad odor. Healthy gums are not inflamed or swollen. The teeth should be free of plaque and tarter. It is important to provide dental care by brushing or giving them dental treats.

Nose: Signs of runniness, sneezing, thick or crusty drainage are not healthy.

Stool: The stool of your pet should be compact, not loose, bloody or runny.

Movement: Your pet should be running, jumping and playing without pain, stumbling or strain.

Eyes: Their eyes should be clear and free of any discharge.

Ears: The ears should be clean, free of discharge, debris and odor.

Temperament and Behavior: Watch for signs of depression, falling, tiredness, anxiety and aggression. Behavioral changes will usually correspond with changes within the household (ie: moving or death).

While pet health symptoms in the above list can be generally applied to most pets, some are more specific and are signs of serious health issues. If you have a cat, some important signs that should put you on alert are: excessive grooming, licking or scratching, problems using the litter box or eliminating in places other than the litter box, hiding in unusual places, drooling, extreme tiredness and lethargy, and excessive thirst. For dogs, be on the lookout for symptoms similar to the flu: weight loss, lethargy, and loss of appetite. These pet health symptoms are indicators of heartworms, which can be fatal and the treatment is very expensive.

Recognizing the signs of when your pet is in pain is also important, as it will prompt you to seek immediate medical assistance. Cats and dogs exhibit pain much differently than we do. Dogs may turn aggressive or become vicious, whimper, whine and yelp. Certain canine breeds have a high pain tolerance making it difficult for you to realize they are indeed hurting. The Pit Bull Terrier breeds are within this category. When a cat is experiencing pain they may withdraw, bite out of fear and hide in an unusual place.

Because you’ll want to enjoy your pet for as long as possible, it is very important to watch out for and learn more about pet health and the markers of illness.

Wendy Pan is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about Pet Health Symptoms, please visit I Have Pet Health Questions for current articles and discussions.

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Cat dander (tiny flakes of dead skin) is constantly being shed by your cat. Dander is invisible to the human eye because it is so tiny-approximately 2.5 microns, with a micron being defined as 1 millionth of a meter. Cat dander is light-weight so it travels easily and once airborne becomes a trigger for those with dander related allergy and asthma. What a choice to have to make—keeping your cat or being able to breathe! But whether you are allergic or not, here are 5 ways to reduce cat dander so you and your cat can co-exist and live happily ever after.

1. Select a Short-Haired Cat If you have not already adopted a cat, choose a short-haired cat as they tend to produce less dander. Burmese, American Shorthair, British Shorthair, and the Shorthair American Curl are all breeds with short hair. Even if you are already in love with a long-haired cat, keep the shorthair breeds in mind when adding to the family. Shorthaired cats should be bathed only once every six weeks to keep their skin from becoming too dry.

2. Groom Regularly Give your cat a bath once a week with a shampoo that your veterinarian approves. Baths not only reduce dander, but remove excess hair. Brushing you cat outside daily will also improve the overall health of the skin, remove lose hair, and reduce dander. If you are sensitive to cat hair and dander, when brushing your cat try using a high efficiency particle arresting mask that can be bought from most hardware stores; and if it helps, use the mask when bathing your cat as well. If grooming your cat causes you too much discomfort, think about asking a friend to do it in exchange for a favor from you; pay a high school or college student to help, or even an assistant who works at your veterinarian’s office who might want to make extra money. Before creating a grooming schedule, check with your veterinarian to make sure it is best for your particular cat.

3. Feed a Nutritious Diet Feeding your cat a healthy diet specific to his needs as determined by your veterinarian will enhance your cat’s skin, and coat, and allow your cat to more successfully fend off disease. In general, since cats are carnivores, they need a meat-based diet to stay healthy. Healthy skin and coat go a long way towards reducing cat dander and shedding.

4. Reduce Fabric-Covered Surfaces This piece of advice can be used as an excuse to redecorate or it doesn’t have to be. Overstuffed sofas and chairs, draperies, and carpet are all havens for cat dander. And once there, the dander is tricky to remove. As you replace furnishings in your home, think about replacing carpet with hardwood floors, drapes with shutters, shades or blinds, and overstuffed furniture with leather, wood, or rattan. These are all surfaces that are easier to wipe down, and you are more likely to be able to remove more of the cat dander.

5. Use a HEPA Air Purifier A high efficiency particle arresting or HEPA air purifier is designed to remove airborne particles as small as .3 microns. Most cat dander is approximately 2.5 microns in size so this type of purifier will easily remove cat dander and hair. The advantage of a well built HEPA purifier is that it is designed to operate 24 hours and will constantly filter the air of the dander that your cat is constantly producing.

An excellent resource for a HEPA air purifier to remove cat dander from your air is offered by PurerAir.com– the Austin Air HM400 at http://purerair.com/cat_dander_air_purifier.html

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