Help in identifying wormsQ: Dear doctor, while cleaning up after my 8-month old dog, i noticed a long spaghetti-like worm in his stool. what is the difference between whipworm, roundworm and hookworms and what is the best med. for him? thanks lots!! julia A: All are different types of worms but all can cause similar signs of diarrhea or vomitingor weight loss etc. rounds and hooks can be treated with med like nemex from;1800petmeds. whips usually need panacure. also monthly heartworm meds such as interceptor can prevent all 3 worms. i suspect roundworms given age and your description
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Torn nailQ: What do i do if my dog always manages to tear or crack on of her nails . it is usually her back paws. this is the second time she has done this. what can i do to stop this. and is there any thing that i can do for her for any pain she might have? thank you. A: For pain you can try buffered aspirin at 5 mg per pound once to twice daily with food but not tylenol. if she tears her nails they usually need to be clipped at point of split in the nails
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Acidity in urineQ: I have a 2 year old maltese that had an urine analysis. his vet says his acidity is too high in his urine, but he has no crystals (which is good). we have been tring different foods to lower his acidity. he has become a picky eater, and he is holding his urine. he only potty once or twice a day, and it lasts a long time. i am worried he is suffering. is there anything to help him? thanks! A: I dont change dogs diets based on urine ph if no symptoms. i simply stress all natural diets such as pet guard or wellness brands and in this breed might want to consider home made diet as described in book dr. pitcairns guide to natural health for dogs and cats by richard pitcairn, dvm, phd, who knows much more about nutrition than most vets given above background
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
