WeightsQ: I want to use frontline plus, but i only saw medicicne for dogs 11 pounds and up and my puppy is 9 and a half pounds, could i use the medicine for the lowest weight catagory or find something else? does it come in a dose for smaller dogs perhaps only available at the vet? A: I think 11 pound dose would be fine. for further dose questions ask 1800petmeds pharmacist
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Weight lossQ: Hi i have a part boxer part rotweiler and is 18 months old. he is losing a lot of weight and he eats about 50 pounds of food a week and is very hyper dog. i don't know if there is something i can get for him or what. he is also going to the bathroom fine but he is very skinny. A: You need to have him examined by a vet and start with a stool sample to make sure no parasites. he could have a digestion problem, which your vet can diagnose by bloodwork. an excellent supplement for a case like this is one callled prozyme, which is a digestive enzyme that can assist in digestion until you have it looked at further.
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DosageQ: We gave our polish lowland sheepdog his monthly dose of heartgard and about 6 hours later he vomited. (he had been taking an antibiotic for another reason, and this had been causing some gi distressl). should we consider redosing him in a few days or just skip this month? A: I would just skip this month. there is a safety factor in heartguard so dont worry
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Two medicationsQ: My pet is taking clavamox would it be safe to give her cosequin A: Should not be a problem
Side effectsQ: My 2 dogs (mix shephard & daschund) received the proheart 6t in aug 2004. since then they both have been having problems. i had heard that the proheart 6 has been recalled because of all the deaths of dogs.i was wondering if you could tell me what the side effects is with this medication. thank you! a very concern animal lover! A: Http://concernedvet.netfirms.com/effects.html|the above site lists a whole bunch of side effects. use it for reference only, seeking professional help for major problems.
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
K9 advantix red or blueQ: What is the differance between k9advantix blue and red? i have always used blue did not know there was a red until your web sight. A: K-9 advantix "red" is for dogs weighing between 21 and 55 lbs. k-9 advantix "blue" is for dogs weighing between 51 and 100 lbs.
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ConstipationQ: My dog seems to have constipation or a blockage, she is in her first season ,she seems quite distressed . can i give her any thing A: Only things i can suggest over counter would be a few teaspoons of canned pumpkin added to food daily or something like metamucil a few teaspoons added to food daily. if no help see your vet
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prescription - directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions; "I tried to follow her prescription for success"
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supply - an amount of something available for use
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