PoopQ: I have two 5 month old puppies who insist on eatting their pooh.. i have tried deter, sep, tobasco sauce, bitter apple, yelling at the pooh (not the doggies)...this habit has to be breakable..any other advise on how to stop it? A: Noit really. try good supplement like missing link from designing health
My rescue pup died and i need to know possible causeQ: I rescued a litter of pups a few months back. i had one pup left when she just suddenly became very ill and died on me before i could get her into a vet. the signs given were: lathargic stop in eating and drinking collapse sunkin eyes mornfull cry vomiting diarrhea(liquid,copper odor and color) white gums i think she was poisioned by my neighbors because they don't like dogs. this accute illness started in 2 days. the first day i noticed something was not right about her was the day before she died. she wanted to sleep all day even while the other dogs i have ate. ( not like her at all) the next day she vomited, had copper smelling,colored watery diarrhea, totally stopped eating and drinking, sunken in eyes, collapsed, and constently crying out in obviouse pain. please tell me what could have happened to my pup? and if it sounds like poisioning please tell me what kinds of poision it could have been A: Could be many types of poisening from rat poison to many others
Excessive drinking and urinatingQ: My 5 y/o lab/rott mix recently starting drinking excessive amounts of water and also having to urinate more frequently and in large amounts. he's also not eating normally. he plays and acts normal. laura A: You should have the dog examined by a veterinarian since there are many conditions that can cause these symptoms including urinary tract infection, cushing's disease or diabetes.
Malignant melanoma in dogQ: My 15 yr old shih tzu had surgery to remove a tumor on his lip, it is malignant amelanotic melanoma. given his age and various other health concerns, we have decided to forego chemo. is there any supplements he can go on to help him? i read something about improving the quality of his life with omega 3 fatty acids and also the use of aloe vera?? i just dont want him to be in any pain. thanks. A: I like antioxidant vitamins like c and e. e can be given at 100iu daily as well as vitamin c in form of ester c at dose of 500 mg twice daily. also omega 3's like flax seed oil at dose of 1 tea per 20 pounds of bodyweight daily
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Ear infectionQ: Ear turns black from the outside into canal. local vet treated her twice but prblem still exists. she is about to tear her ears off. there is a constant flow of smelly liquid from inside her ears that turns gritty and then dirty and eventually black. the liquid is almost clear and turns yellowish.can you help me.? A: Needs vet visit and exam of discharge under microscope or ear culture to get right medication here
FoodQ: I have a 1 year old westie. he turns his nose up at dog food. i have tried every dogfood imaginable and he hasnt liked anything. i tried mixing our table food into the dog food he picks out only the table food and leaves the dog food. what should i do? he readily takes dog treats though. A: Try home made diet such as described in book dr. pitcairns guide to natural health for dogs and cats by richard pitcairn, dvm which is superior way to feed dogs anway.
Separation anxietyQ: The vet has started our 15 yr old dog on clomipramine 5 mg bid x 2 weeks then 10 mg bid for a total of 20 mg qd. the dog is 12 1/2 #. since the 5 mg capsules are so expensive, when we get to the increased dosage can he have it all at once, is it timed release or would 25 mg not work for his size. 5 mg is 3 times the amount and pet meds does not even carry 5 mg or any tablets only capsules. thanks A: There is only a small difference between the 20 mg tablet and the 25 mg capsule but the vet would have to authorize it. it is not a time release product and depending on the effect desired whether or not you can use a once a day dosing. we do have people giving 1/2 capsule dosing.
Ask to watch dogQ: I was asked to care for a dog that was diagnosed with whipworm about 1 month ago- she is still being treated but her stool sample showed no worms is it safe to care for her i have two dogs of my own and dont want to put them at risk. the dog that has the worms has been treated for about a month- but is not done treatment yet-but stool was negative. thanks A: Should be ok but i would have all dogs on monthly interceptor which not only prevents heartworms but controls and prevents whipworms which are very hard to get rid of in environment. available at 1800petmeds Shop for: 1800petmeds, interceptor
