Why does my dog urinate in its bed If i just put newspapers in it doesnt do it
but if i go back to the duvets it does it everytime but only overnight It is
avery nervous dog and barks at washer and dishwasher but this wetting is getting
me down as i have constant washing

answer :

Hello,

Urinating of this kind is usually connected with two possibilities: not well trained of its habits or some patological states.
In relation to first possibility you should try to contact frequently with your dog. Notice when it happens. Take it more frequent for a walk, how it can empty its bladder often. Observe it and when it does the urinating try to stend it up an take it for a walk. But if it’s youn dog, this problem will pass as it grows up. You should work on its training.

The patological states are micturation disorders.
If it’s older and neutered dog it usually urinates when is relaxed.
Disorders in nerves caused by patological states in sacral area of the spine. In this problem counts cold weather and cystitis.

If it is patological state than better contact your local vet for specific examinations and treatment.

Best wishes

Damjan

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My 2 year old santard poodle had a blood test becausehe couldn’t gain
wieght. He is very active. THe bood test were normal except for the inclusions

found in the white blood cells. We are having further tests. What do you suspect
is wrong?

Answer :

Dear Marie,

May I first wish you all the best for 2009!

Weight loss or failure to thrive can be associated with a number of conditions.

Starting the investigations with a blood test is a reasonable thing to do. I am unsure about the “WBC inclusions” and therefore cannot comment. Does the pathologist give any precisions regarding this finding?

The next step is probably to look at a fecal sample and investigate your dog’s digestive function. Can he digest his food properly? If not, that would be called EPI, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, which is common and would be typical for a large breed dog presented with a failure to thrive and normal blood test results.

Clinical signs include a good appetite and passing of voluminous, whitish fecal material. Treatment is achieved by adding pancreatic enzymes to the feed.

Best wishes,

Julien
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We live in challenging times and external stressors abound. The economy, the news, even the upcoming holidays all present a source of stress for people. It’s been long proven that owning a pet has beneficial effects on our health. Studies have shown that even a few minutes of petting your cat or dog can lower your blood pressure and release endorphins that put you in a better mood. Pets are the greatest source of stress relief and masters at showing us not only how to relax, but how to live in the moment without worrying about the future.

So we know that our pets help us be less stressed. But did you know that your stress can make your pets sick?

People and pets often mirror each others’ physical and emotional states. Animals are natural healers and sometimes take on their person’s problems, often in an attempt to heal them. This happens because of the deep bond shared between a pet and his or her person. Because of the shared energy in such a close relationship, energetic imbalances are shared as well.

Unfortunately stress has the same detrimental effect on our pets’ bodies at it does on ours. Since pets are so sensitive to our emotions, they can become sick as a result of our stress.

Dr. Fern Crist, of The Cat Hospital of Fairfax, says: “As a veterinarian, I frequently see cats who are urinating outside the litterbox. While this undesirable behavior may be caused by a variety of medical problems, it can also be caused or exacerbated by stress. It may be the cat’s stress, such as having a new cat to adjust to in the house; but it can just as easily be the owner’s stress. The emotional turmoil brought on by such difficulties as household financial problems, frequent job travel, marital differences, new babies, and home remodeling can affect our cats in very tangible ways. Our stress can induce undesirable behaviors in our cats, such as inappropriate urination. More importantly, our stress can also influence the development of actual physical illness in our cats as well as in ourselves. As responsible owners, we sometimes need to take a good look at ourselves when we ask why our pets are having problems. Stress relief for pet owners won’t solve every pet health problem, but can go a long way toward alleviating many of them.”

All of this shows us that stress relief is not only important for our own health and well-being, it’s also good for our pets. Reiki can help relieve stress in people and pets. To prevent your stress from affecting your pets, come for a treatment for yourself. If you find that your pets are already affected by your stress, joint treatments for people and their pets can often be beneficial.

Ingrid King is a Reiki Master Practitioner and owner of Healing Hands. Healing Hands provides Reiki for pets and people. Healing Hands also publishes periodic newsletters on alternative health topics for pets and people. For more information, and to subscribe to the Healing Hands newsletter, please visit http://www.pethealing.net.

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My 1 year old Boston Terrier, cannot keep solid food down. He acts and looks
fine, eats like he is starving, then within 3 or 4 hours is throwing it all back
up. He can keep rice down. I wonder if it is some kind of parisite ? we are low
on money right now, so I’m trying to find suggestions as to what it could be
and how i can help him. Or does he need to go get checked out? His coat is
still
nice and shiny, he still romps and plays, feels fine other than not being able
to keep food down. Any ideas? Thank you very
much.

Answer:

Dear,

I’d suggest you first to give your dog deworming treatment, usualy as a tablets (Consult your vet).
Then notice what kind of food you give to your dog. It is better if you feed him with comercial granulated food. If you already give this kind of food, then notice if you’ve made the real choise of food (age, breed). In the beggining you should ask for, so called, medical food, especially for digestive problems. After a few days you should continue with proper food for your dog ( age, breed etc.).
If this doesn’t help you in 3 days your dog must get some treatment against diarrhoea (consult your vet again).

Warm wishes

Damjan

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we gave my 12 year old golden retriever the fat from the turkey yesterday in
her food. she has now vomited 5 times and had 2 bowel movements in the house

which she never does. she now can’t seem to stand up and won’t drink.
her panting has stopped but i can’t get her to stand or move.she tried to
stand earlier but could not get her back legs to work.

answer :

Hi,

My recommendation is that you visit your local vet as soon as possible.

A fatty meal in an elderly pet has the potential to trigger pancreatitis which is a life-threatening condition.

Sickness and diarrhoea are fairly non specific symptoms associated with many conditions, some very benign, some more sinister. On that particular occasion, I suspect pancreatitis simply because sickness and diarrhoea associated with other illnesses such as the typical “upset stomach” do not make a pet as sick as you describe it … while pancreatitis does.

Following a clinical exam, if the vet suspect pancreatitis, he/she will need to confirm the diagnosis with a blood test and abdominal x-ray/ultra-sound. Treatment consist in resting the pancreas and supporting the patient:
- Hospitalisation
- intra-venous fluids
- pain-killers
- complete starvation (no food, no water, not even the smell of food)

Best wishes,

Julien
www.vetstoria.com

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Caring for dog’s skin is not really a tough job to do as long as you know how to deal with it the moment it occurs. To avoid serious problems on your dog’s health, it will be helpful that you learn about different causes of dermatitis on dogs. There is a type of dermatitis that is caused by the environment that surrounds your pet. This usually happens to pets that love to expose their bodies to dirt and water. Bacteria can easily build up on their body during this situation especially for canines with thick coat and dense hair. However, some canines may acquire environmental dermatitis due to contact with a plastic.

Normally, canines that suffer this environmentally-caused dermatitis look physically and nutritionally normal except for the skin irritation and hair loss. Once they begin scratching their body, they are susceptible to creating small wounds on their body. Eventually the situation worsens when the wound is further infected and become a moist eczema. Commonly people call this as hot spot which is a common form of environmental dermatitis. Without reading any guide to healthier dogs or references on canine health care, you may not know the irritants in your area that can cause problems on your pet. Some skin problems on dogs can also be cause by the food that you feed to your pet.

This especially happens when the pet owner wishes to save on the cost of canine meals. Due to poor nutrition, your pet might suffer nutritional dermatitis. It is a fact that some pet owners would settle to feeding their pets with substandard dog food. Unfortunately, some dog breeds become more prone to dermatitis when they take food that does not suit their system. To avoid such problems, you may give supplements such as vitamins, minerals and omega fatty acids. For any type of canine dermatitis, veterinarians would usually prescribe antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medicines to relieve your pet of these dog skin problems.

However, pet owners are highly encouraged to read resources such as a guide to healthy skin for dogs. This will further orient you on causes of dog skin problems and you will be able to avoid them. Further knowledge would allow you to eliminate factors that can cause infections on your pets. Do not take for granted simple dog skin problems. It may look trivial but it can be damaging to your pet’s health and to your pocket as well.

The author of this article Alex De La Cruz is a Dog Trainer who has been successful with several dog training courses for many years. Alex decided to share his knowledge and tips through his website http://www.doggyweb.info. You can sign up for his free newsletter and enjoy a healthy and submissive dog.

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Remember less is more with essential oils. Only a tiny amount is needed for results. 1-3 drops of an essential oil is equivalent to 1-4 cups of plant matter. You must always dilute essential oils in a carrier of aloe vera, jojoba or light coconut oil for safe skin application. Compresses are also an effective method for using essential oils.

As animals have extremely sensitive olfactory senses use them in very low percentages of less than 1% to achieve the results desired. A few general uses, include: pet wash, grooming spray, fleas and ticks, anti-fungal, breath freshener, horseflies, stress and anxiety, muscle rub.

USE SELF SELECTION OF ESSENTIAL OILS with your animals which means to include them in the selection process of the essential oils to use. Pay close attention and listen to how your animal or pet responds to a tiny amount of an essential oil first before using it.

ANXIETY, STRESS, GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT ESSENTIAL OILS:

FRANKINCENSE ( Boswelia fereana ) Keywords: COMFORTS, RELIEVES DISTRESS.
Frankincense oil slows and deepens cellular respiration, and has the characteristic effect of comforting and centering during times of distress. Use Frankincense for relieving insecurity and anxiety. Its calming and rejuvenating influence makes Frankincense especially useful for treating post traumatic stress syndrome.

PLEASE NOTE: Frankincense is the essential oil most highly recommended for emotional support and to relieve grief after the loss of an animal friend.

LAVENDER ( Lavendula angustifolia ) Keyword: SOOTHES, CALMS, RELAXES.
Apply Lavender pure essential oil immediately to burns to prevent blistering, or scarring, as well as speed healing of wounds as it stimulates cellular repair and regeneration. Lavender essential oil has been used to help balance moods and calm emotions. Helpful for calming intense feelings of nervousness, stress, depression, fear, and irritability.

NEROLI ( Citrus aurantium ) Keyword: PEACE AND CALMING.
Neroli resonates with the open nature of your heart energy and serves to uplift and inspire. Its subtle vibration can produce immediate results in any stressful situation.

ANTI-FUNGAL, ANTI-SEPTIC, IMMUNE STIMULANT, INSECT REPELLENT ESSENTIAL OILS:

Essential oils with a strong medicinal aroma like Tea Tree are okay for treating fungal issues such as a horse hoof fungal infection. Your horse may not like the strong aroma, however using it with your horse to treat a thrush or fungal issue with the hoof that is far enough away from their nose so that the aroma is usually not problematic. Dilute your essential oils in aloe vera as your method of application for hoof fungus.

TEA TREE ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) Keywords: POWERFUL ANTISEPTIC, ANTI-FUNGAL
Tea Tree essential oil has an undisputed popular reputation for being the first choice of essential oils when treating fungal and bacterial infections and known as a cure all treatment for many chronic and acute bacterial, fungal and viral conditions. Use Tea Tree as an antiseptic and to eliminate fungal infections, blend with Lavender and Thyme to enhance your results! An immune stimulant! Tea Tree oil promotes and strengthens the immune system by stimulating the formation of white blood cells.

PATCHOULI ( Pogostemon patchouli ) Keywords: ANTI-FUNGAL, ANTI-SEPTIC, INSECT REPELLENT
Patchouli oil’s properties make it an effective mosquito and insect repellent, as well as useful for treating fungal infections.

THYME ( Thymus vulgaris ) Keywords: POWERFUL IMMUNE STIMULANT, ANTI-MICROBIAL
A powerful immune stimulant and one of nature’s most potent anti-microbials Thyme essential oil’s fierce energy gives it the notable ability to support and protect the immune system unequaled by other aromatic oils. An especially potent anti-bacterial agent Thyme oil’s action to disinfect will destroy staphylococcus bacteria even when diluted 1,000 times!

LEMONGRASS ( Cymbopogon citratus ) Keywords: ANTI-FUNGAL, ASTRINGENT, INSECT REPELLENT.
A powerful astringent use Lemongrass to regulate excess oily skin, hair and scalp conditions. Recent research indicates that Lemongrass oil has a sedating effect on the central nervous system. Its vasodilating, anti-inflammatory, and sedative properties help relieve muscle spasm and promote regeneration and healing of soft tissue. Its strong anti-fungal properties makes Lemongrass good for treating a wide variety of fungal infections. A natural insect repellent Lemongrass oil makes a powerful mosquito and insect repellent, and is useful for preventing and eliminating fleas and ticks from your dogs.

FOR TREATING INJURIES AND TO RELIEVE ACHES AND PAINS:

SWEET MARJORAM ( Origanum marjorana ) Keywords: ANTI-SPASMODIC, PAIN RELIEVER. A stimulating oil with antispasmodic properties makes Sweet Marjoram effective as a muscle rub oil, or try it in a compress for treating muscle strains and sprains, and to relieve joint stiffness.

A WORD ABOUT CATS: Please remember to take especial care when using any essential oil on a cat. They simply can’t metabolize them the way dogs, horses and humans do. When diffusing oils for your own use, make very sure that your cat can exit the room if he/she chooses. Hydrosols, floral waters, on the other hand, are safe and gentle for our feline friends.

Aromatherapy is Nature’s Medicine in its purest and most essential form. Aromatic Oils are the very soul of a plant. Even a drop or two can produce significant results. Properly administered essential oils are a natural, safe and effective way to enhance an animal’s health and well-being and may produce satisfying results where other methods have failed. Please consult with your veterinarian regarding serious health concerns and do not attempt to diagnose.

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Answer :

Dear,

I think that there is not any connection between the changes you mantioned and the contact with the skunk.
Your dog is suffering from deep pyoderma,primary bacterial, or secondary bacterial infection on some primary agent.
First perform bacterial cuture and antibiogram sensitivity test for treatment of the infection. Examine the skin for parasites, especially Demodicosis. Do fungal culture if previous tests are negative.
Other that it should examined are the anal sacs.

Treatment:
-Treat your god aproximately 6-8 weeks, or at least 2 weeks beyond the complete clinical remision of the infection with the systemic antibiotic selection based on the results of a bacterial culture and sensitivity tests.
-Consult your vet for performing topical terapy.
-Deep pyoderma is rarely a primary desease process and is related to some other underlying problem. NOTE this to your vet and treat the underlying problem after you cure the secondary bacterial infection.

Truly

Damjan

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