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253 Responses to "Free Online Veterinary (Vet) and Pet Behavioral or Psychological Advice"

cris says:

February 28, 2019 at 9:55 pm

I have a 4 years old cat that suffers from anemia and gastroenteritis. she weighs 70,5 lbs. The doctor prescribed 1/4 carprodyl quadria 40mg per day but I know that caprodyl is not for cats. I already gave her carprodyl for the last 2 days but I worry that this is not the right prescription. Should I continue with the treatment, should I worry ?
Amber says:

August 22, 2018 at 5:27 pm

Looking for some advice while waiting for vet appointment. I have a 9 month old 3/4 husky 1/4 German shepherd female. She is scratching and biting at the inside of her hind legs a lot its causing her to loose fur and lots of red irritation
Vanecia Evans says:

August 12, 2018 at 4:41 pm

My dog(pit bull) has a round belly(like she is bloated or pregnant), and her back tetes and nipples are bigger. Her last heat cycle may have been a couple months ago. She is starting to secrete a brown liquid from her vagina, enough to leave laying around and some puddles, it has no odor. Her appetite is great and her behavior is normal other than panting and licking her lips. She drinks plenty water and she is an outside dog. What could be the problem?
Sanju Swami says:

April 8, 2018 at 9:40 pm

Hello Sir/Ma’am I am having a bunny around 1 year old. He never drinks water. He is having runny stools. I have visited him to vets.
But his stools are not runny when we give him medicines/
Means until the effect of medicines it is not runny.
Thereafter it becomes runny again. & also it is like an string sometimes & also some small hairs are appearing when we brake the stool. Please help my Bunny, He is having runny stool, soft stool often. He never drinks water. What should I do? He is getting thinner day by day because he is not eating too much. Also now he is getting afraid of us because most of time we have struggled to give him medicines & he has also struggled to take medicines. He is also having cold & sometimes we can hear the voice of his breath. We have also seen dark brown pee sometimes with having white color apart. Please help. I will always be grateful to You. Sanju Swami 8619764027 Rajsamand (Rajasthan) India
Sajeda says:

February 20, 2018 at 8:24 am

I had tow dogs , one of them died with Parvo 6 days ago, the other one was behaving weird yesterday, she was so calm and ate less and just wanted to sleep, and now I’m worried , is she sick or just misses her friend ?
Kamryn says:

February 14, 2018 at 5:24 pm

My 3 year old mountain cur, Mika, is about a month into an accidental pregnancy. She was impregnated about a week before she was supposed to get spade. She had bad mastitis a year or so ago and had to get antibiotics. I was told by the vet at the time that if she were to get pregnant it could possibly end in her death or all of the puppies. As the pregnancy was not intentional we are very concerned about her and the puppies. We do not know wether or not to bottle feed the puppies or try to let them nurse. What will most benefit her and her puppies?
palak says:

December 1, 2017 at 7:36 am

My 1.5 year female bullmastiff was in its heat cycle since 20 days..its her 2nd heat cycle first occurred when she was 7 months and it was normal and even stopped with in 15days with normal bleeding.But this time she was bleeding since 20 days.And today she is bleeding very heavily like passing blood instead of urine and have some blood clots.her legs tail have blood stains.she is active behaving normal just having less appetite since 2 days.Please help me I aam worried for my baby is she fine?
Stacey S says:

October 6, 2017 at 11:30 pm

Hello,
My name is Stacey.
I have 2 dogs which are:
1. Lab/Kelpie (female – 5 years old) Sam
2. Jack Russel/Pomperanium (Male – 4 years old) Rex
I have had them since puppies while living with my parents, i have recently (2 1/2 months ago moved out of home and taken my 2 dogs with me.
I’ve moved into a house with my Best Friend so there has been that change of moving houses.
About 1 week after i have moved into a new house with my best friend, she has gotten a puppy (Kelpie – Male) Odie, who is now currently 4 months old.
So there was a change for my dogs of also having a new puppy in the picture.

In the past few months every now and then Sam has been becoming aggressive and starting fights with Rex. During the fights Rex doesn’t bite, growl or anything like that back as i think he feels scared and just pretty much drops and slowly walks around while Sam is barking and behaving aggressively towards Rex.
Also sometimes I have noticed the puppy chasing around Rex and trying to play, also barking at Rex as if he doesn’t like him. Rex doesn’t react back other then the occasional growl but never does anything more than that.
My dogs have never been in a fight at all until the new puppy has come into the picture.

Sam doesn’t stop fighting or acting aggressively very much when i shout and pull her back, the only discipline that she responds to is a very very firm smack on the bum or water being thrown on her.

I don’t know what i could do to avoid this from continuing to happen.
If you could give me some advice that would be very much appreciated.
Thanks.
Sasha Lee Stewart says:

October 6, 2017 at 9:07 pm

My dog just ate cat food and is bloating up. She is trying to eat grass and threw up a while ago. She is a 16 week old Dane mastiff cross. What should I do?
Sarah Meyer says:

October 4, 2017 at 9:42 pm

Hi, I need help with my 2 pugs (aged 12) – they never used to do this but over the past year or two they bark and howl whenever I return home after being out. I have tried everything, no touch, no talk, no eye contact, high pitched collars as well as lots of yelling but nothing I do helps, in fact it just make it worse. Please can you give me some tips on how to stop this behaviour – we are moving into a small townhouse soon and I’m worried that this excessive barking and howling will cause problems and lead to being asked to leave, or worse, get rid of our dogs – they are my babies and that would be my worse nightmare. UNIMAGINABLE? – I’M DESPERATE….PLEASE HELP!!!
Susan says:

September 8, 2017 at 9:21 pm

Hello, I rescued a male kitten when he was around 2 months old. I have taken care of him for 4 months now. I live in a hostel and there are many cats in the hostel and that’s how I found my cat. So he used to sleep on my bed and stay in my room almost the whole time. Last week I took him home for a few days and then brought him back to hostel with me. Ever since coming coming back, he never stays in the room. He does not come on the bed or stay with me and he only come to the room at dinner time. I don’t know why he is doing this
Maria says:

July 9, 2017 at 5:26 am

Hi
My cat had some injury on her foot last week which were being treated and it is healing now. Meanwhile I found food of another brand so I bought it just for a change. She liked it alot but she is facing some digestive problem now. She started vomiting. That’s why I stopped the new food and switched back to the old one but she is still vomiting. Please suggest something .
isabell rodriguez says:

May 2, 2016 at 2:54 am

Bearded Dragon isn’t moving, has eyes sunken but he is still breathing.
What do I do to help him survive and eat.
Dipti says:

April 29, 2016 at 4:49 pm

It’s very hot summer over here. I just bought a 45 days old female Labrador pup. She can’t handle the heat. So she always sit on damp floor. Sometimes she will spill the water from her water bowl purposely and sit on it. Will she get allergy because of it? Because I see some allergy like burns in her lower abdomen. Please help me how to handle her.
Kinslee says:

April 26, 2016 at 5:16 pm

7 months ago we found a really friendly deer. Could he have had rabies? I know rabies is transmitted through saliva but I’m worried he could have it and slobbered on me unknowingly, and I may have touched my eyes or nose. Very concerned
Ann says:

April 18, 2016 at 8:16 am

My 6yr old Doberman pincher died last night. Just before he passed he threw up and peed. He was well fed and cared for but occasionally would not eat or would throw up (once every two months or so) and his stomach would sometimes make loud noises after he ate. I always thought there was something wrong based on that and for him to die so early for his breed I just wanna know. Any ideas?
scott says:

April 11, 2016 at 9:58 pm

i cant seem to get the smallest pup to feed as the big ones push it as it is much smaller what do ido as thay 1 day old
Marion says:

March 24, 2016 at 3:27 am

Hi, my papillion suffers from seasonal skin allergies, this season she has been really bad, just this year alone she has been on cortisone in Jan, then in Feb and now she is scratching furiously again. My vet last time gave me plenty of tablets in case of another flare up, thing is I didnt think it would happen again till Spring, is it ok to give her another course so soon again? I am worried about her health taking too many cortisone tablets. Her dose is 1/2 tablet for 5 days ,then 1/2 tablet every second day for 5 days. Thanks so much.
Rachel says:

February 19, 2016 at 9:07 pm

Hi I have a dominant staffordshire bull terrier. He is from a rescue centre. We tried to pair him up with a rescue shar pei staff cross and all went well until they were loose together and he got on top of her and tried to dominate her by pinning her ear. Resulting in a scrap. We had given up on him but we are trying one last time with a greyhound bitch. She is so placid and submissive. Any introduction tips or how to let him accept her into the home? Separate rooms?

Thank you
Suhas says:

February 19, 2016 at 12:24 pm

last week my 3 month old shih Tzu female started vomiting with thick viscous foam like for 3 time in the night and early morning. I called my vet and he suggested for 1 ml ondem. in the afternoon the vomiting continued so I took her to the vet.
He started IV fluid and after 2-3 mins injected the combination mild antibiotics, ondem and muiltivitamine directly into the tube connected to my puppy. After injecting hardly after 15-20 sec, my puppy cried loudly and had poo pee and died on the table. her tongue was white with eyes wide open.
my family is under shock till today.
Please let me know what has gone wrong.
emma says:

February 13, 2016 at 10:03 pm

can my shih tzu eat hamburgers
Candice says:

February 5, 2016 at 2:48 pm

My rabbit has been acting strangely today, I think she is pregnant since she has mated once with a male, but she is already 4 and past sexual maturity. It has been 28 days and she has started pulling out her chest fur, banging on the cage door, and lying on her side. How do I know it’s a real pregnancy, not a false one?
ally says:

January 11, 2016 at 11:39 am

hay how are you …… my rabbit isnt eating or drinking and she has a swollen tummy ? brought different from what normally get could thats have something to do with it she not moving much at all 🙁 i dont the money till next monda
Erin says:

January 10, 2016 at 4:10 am

Help me PLEASE!!! My dog Chico is acting weird, he can’t stop doing circles and pacing back and forth! He is so tired. But he won’t stop. !!! Someone please help me before he has a heart attack PLEASE
Clair says:

January 5, 2016 at 2:25 pm

SMALL BREED, SLIGHTLY BIGGER THAN A MINITURE DOUBERMAN. BEEN SICK FOR 6 DAYS, 5TH DAY STOPPED EATING & DRINKING GAVE HIM WATER THOUGH A BOTTLE HAD +- 40ML ONLY DURING LAST NIGHT GUMS BEEN CHANGING COLOUR THROUGH OUT 6 DAYS. ALTHOUGH HE WAS EATING HE LOST WEIGHT SEEMS DEPRESSED. THERE IS A NEW PUPPY OF 6 WEEKS OLD WITH HIM, BUT HAS BEEN GIVEN THE SAME ATTENTION AS NORMAL. NOTHING CHANGE IN HIS LIFESTYLE. COULD THE HEAT BE AFFECTING HIM DUE TO HIS PROBLEM OF TAKING FITS OR WHAT COULD BE WRONG? WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP HIM? VERY CONCERNED ABOUT HIM NOW THAT HE HAS STOPPED EATING AND DRINKING. PLEASE ADVISE ASAP. THANKS”
Aine says:

December 30, 2015 at 12:56 am

I have a Shitsu mix names Ace. He’s so adorable and it breaks my heart when he doesn’t let me keep him that way. He doesn’t let me brush him AT ALL. He runs away as soon as he sees a brush and when I try to brush him he bites me and starts crying. Now, mostly around the neckline, he’s a tangled mess and when I try to cut it off with scissors he reacts the same way. I can’t afford to take him to the groomers so I don’t know what to do now… I’ve tried petting him, sweet talking him, I even tried bribing him with human food and nothing works.
Huxley says:

December 1, 2015 at 11:58 pm

Hi, my cats enjoy going outside, I’m worried that one of them got attacked by something. She has an inch gash on the left side of her butt. It is not deep but I just wanted to know what to do so it stays clean and heals well. I do not want it causing her any discomfort.
faiz says:

November 11, 2015 at 7:32 am

Recently a cat has given birth here in my house compound and after a week the mother left and have not come since. Its been nearly 15 days i have been trying to raise the kittens but unfortunately 1 died out of the two, but after that the other kitten has stopped eating anything that i give her and just sits in one place for hours. It was a stray cat that gave birth and after the demise of the first kitten i do not want the same fate for this little one.

I kindly request you to help me in saving a life.
BAdhon says:

October 21, 2015 at 11:47 pm

please help me…my female cat felling sick suddenly…she can’t eat anything…and something out from her mouth..now what should i do?..Please help me now
ketara says:

October 16, 2015 at 1:54 am

Okay my maltese mix dog has been having problems with her right eye. Its watery, has white discharge & towards the inner corner its turning brownish. I pulled down the eyelid & theres like this dark line going across on her flesh & when she looked up while I still had it down its like the flesh moved up & covered her eye. I dont know what this could be. She seems to be seeing fine & when i act as if im going to poke her in the eye she reacts
She went to the vet a few weeks ago & her bloodwork came back great
Laura says:

October 14, 2015 at 9:12 pm

I have a sick kitten. What can i do to help him?? He is not moving, eating or drinking on his own..I need help.
Harsha says:

October 3, 2015 at 8:06 pm

My 4yr pom had a fight with stray dogs, one of the stray dog has eaten the skin of testicles and the testicles are visible. Have given anti rabis 1 dose, TT 2 Dose and antibiotic 1 dose. My fear is, will the skin grow in that particular area or else any surgery has to be done.
Angela says:

October 3, 2015 at 6:31 pm

My cat is 10 years old. She just had kittens about a week ago. Her stomach is now sunken and is in pain when her stomach is petted. She hasn’t been eating, drinking, or going to the bathroom as often. She is very stiff and slow when she walks.
Wendy says:

October 1, 2015 at 5:26 am

My 6 year old cat has had brown and yellow diarrhea today and I noticed one of her teeth on the top Is broken and her mouth seems to be hurting she does have bad breath I’m worried about my baby
Ken says:

September 29, 2015 at 3:01 pm

our jack Russell mix (Oreo) is 2.5 yrs old and typically gobbled up her food shortly after we fed her. suddenly about a 5 weeks ago, she stopped eating – she still ate a little but far less than normal. we tried different kibble (Iams at first, then something else) and she ate that for a couple of days then slowed her eating way down again. then we added flavor enhancing ‘paste’ to her food and she ate for a couple of days then slowed way down. took her to a local vet last week and she was jaundice and had a fever – blood work showed that white blood cells looked fine and she is not anemic – jaundice / liver is the issue we are told. started antibiotics and liver medicine last Thursday. Oreo still isn’t eating a ton and sometimes throws up. We’ve only had her just over 2 years and I’m afraid we’re going to have to say goodbye soon. Could her lack of appetite have lead to the jaundice? our vet said she could have cancer but doesn’t know anything for sure. any thoughts you have would be greatly appreciated. Ken
alex says:

September 20, 2015 at 5:57 am

I’m in need of some help. We (my boyfriend and I) just adopted a dog from the pound. She is one year and has obviously been abused. They say she is a Canaan Mix. But I think she is a cross between a Belgian Malinois and a Whippet. Anyway, we have had her for only a week (and I know these things take time). I’ve have raised rescue dogs before (with my parents) and have never had the problem I have been having with her.

She warmed up to me pretty fast at the pound. When I brought her home, she warmed up to my boyfriend decently well. As the week progressed, we started to realize how timid she really is. She would not poop or pee the first 3 days. She finally has been pooping, peeing, and eating regularly (SUCCESS!), but only when I take her out. We crate her at night, we took her slowly off the pedigree stuff they were feeding her, and have been trying to figure out what she likes as a “treat” so we can start training her. She barely takes certain food from me and refuses to take anything from my boyfriend. She obviously has a preference towards women (she warms up to women a lot faster than men and seems to only listen and take food from me). She will not go up to my boyfriend on her own and barely goes up to me (unless she is very relaxed but her level of relaxation changes from day to day even though we haven’t changed our habits). She has an obvious background of abuse (such as: she recently had a little poo accident inside and when I went to gently correct her, she cried like I was going hit her, which of course is something I would NEVER do).

I have watched videos about timid dogs and nothing seems to work. We have tried everything it seems. We have been taking her out regularly as well so she can get used to being around people and other dogs. When people or other dogs go up to her, she is not aggressive at all but cowards in fear. She warms up to other dogs now, slowly, but she does. And she warms up to girls, slowly as well.

She likes me, unless any other person is around. How do I get her to like men, mostly my boyfriend, because he is her second owner? I just need help on how to get her to warm up and be more confident. HELP PLEASE.
pritha ghosh says:

August 12, 2015 at 7:17 pm

I have a female pet dog (Labrador) of 8 years old. She had tumours in her 3-4 nipples for one and a half months. Her veterinarian doctor told us to go for a surgery. We did so. Now, after one week of the surgery I have noticed that her front right and rear legs are swollen up. Her chest is also having a soft bulging appearance. Her doctor said that she might have mammary cancer. But he hasn’t done any tests to get a confirmation. Can you tell me; are these symptoms really the symptoms of cancer?
She has normal diet and normally active. The doctor did a chest x-ray before surgery. There was nothing to worry about. The area of surgery is not swelled up. She is licking too much on the surgery portion.
all I need to ask, is this cancer?
pritha ghosh says:

August 12, 2015 at 7:16 pm

I have a female pet dog (Labrador) of 8 years old. She had tumours in her 3-4 nipples for one and a half months. Her veterinarian doctor told us to go for a surgery. We did so. Now, after one week of the surgery I have noticed that her front right and rear legs are swollen up. Her chest is also having a soft bulging appearance. Her doctor said that she might have mammary cancer. But he hasn’t done any tests to get a confirmation. Can you tell me; are these symptoms really the symptoms of cancer?
She has normal diet and normally active. The doctor did a chest x-ray before surgery. There was nothing to worry about. The area of surgery is not swelled up. She is licking too much on the surgery portion.
Your own vet says:

August 11, 2015 at 10:01 am

IT could have been a type of fit. I would advise having her checked by a vet.
Jill R says:

August 7, 2015 at 4:37 am

My 3 year old daschund mix was fine one minute and then she was curling up one front leg at a time, her head seemed heavy like she couldn’t keep her balance and she was shaking like she was cold but pretty hard and all over, including her head. It lasted about 4 or 5 minutes and then she acted like nothing happened. What did happen?
Your own vet says:

July 20, 2015 at 5:07 pm

Dear Sharon,

Is the stool normal or loose?

Dr Claire Demmer
Sharon says:

July 15, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Hello
I have a 3 yr male cat he started a week ago running through the house real fast pooping every where why he doing this
Daniel Felsheim says:

June 29, 2015 at 2:56 pm

My dog ate CHicken of the Sea, boneless, skinless, canned salmon, and has been having severe diarrhea for the last 3 hours. Is this kind of canned salmon a carrier for the salmon bacteria?
Iris says:

June 21, 2015 at 4:29 am

My hamster is losing way to much fur on its belly and on it middle back and ive done everything change his diet , add vitimins to water, change beding. I have another hamster that has the same exact water, beding, food, vitmins. And cage and he is.extremly healthy . Please tell me what is wrong with him! Oh and also he drinks more watet then eats !
Marisa says:

June 10, 2015 at 7:08 pm

My mouse’s penis is protruding and will not recede. It looks as if a white thing is poking out the tip. Is this a penile plug? What should I do?
nicola says:

June 9, 2015 at 3:48 pm

My horse is on Prednisolone for sweet itch – one dose every two days – but he is scratching excessively today, is it safe to give him Piriton?
Faith says:

June 7, 2015 at 1:42 am

So. Last night I found a kitten outside. I didn’t see any others, only her, and we immediately took her in. Her right eye was just opening up as we found her, and it’s open completely today. Today, I found her two sisters, and took them from the mother. Their mother is still a kitten herself, and I don’t want to risk the three female kittens being around the stray male cats of the neighborhood. They still have goop in their eyes, and while they are eating cat food, they haven’t gone to the bathroom yet. They drank some milk today, and I’m just worried it’s too early for them to be away from their mother, but I can’t take them back out, or she’ll take them away. They are at least three weeks old, but I’d say they’re four, and I’m assuming they were eating the dog food outside even before we brought them in. I don’t want anything to happen to them.
Jessica says:

May 19, 2015 at 9:43 pm

I have a 20 year old cat named Stormy. He is a Russian Blue mix. He was diagnosed with diabetes a few years back. He gets an insulin shot of 2.5mg twice a day. The vet always said that other than having diabetes, he was healthy. Recently, he has developed a noticeable stiffness when he moves. It seems to be mostly centered in his hind quarters. He has a hard time standing, laying down, and walking. Usually he will just stay in one place. He spends most of his time sleeping. He now sleeps so heavily that it is difficult to wake him up at times. It’s scary because his eyes will be open and he will be all floppy when I’m trying to wake him.

In the past week, new symptoms have developed. Stormy still has an appetite. He will eat his food and drink water. He spends a lot of his time sleeping literally on top of the water bowel. Though his appetite is there, he doesn’t seem to eat as much as he used to. At times he will have difficulty keeping food down. He will vomit right after he eats sometimes, but it’s usually just this thick, gooey, clear bile. Sometimes milky looking. He doesn’t seem to be going to the bathroom as often as he should. I don’t know if it’s because he has a hard time walking to the litter box and climbing inside it, or if it’s something else. His stomach is bloated, but it doesn’t appear to cause him any discomfort. Stormy’s eyes are watery and gooey, and his third eyelid is up. At times his nose will seem to be runny. He is almost always drooling. He doesn’t seem to be in any pain.

I realize that at 20 years of age, he is an old cat. I don’t know if what’s happening right now is his age catching up to him, or if he developed some kind of sickness. I want to take him to the vet, but my mom has convinced herself that there’s nothing to be done and that everything that’s going on right now is simply a result of his old age and diabetes. Right now I am just trying to do research and seek advice from whatever reputable sources I find.

I would really appreciate your opinion on this. Is it sickness or is it just his old age? Whatever the answer, I am seeking a way to help him as best as I can, and make him as comfortable as possible. Whatever advice you give me would be amazing.
Jenny says:

May 4, 2015 at 4:45 pm

Hi, i have a female cocker spaniel.
She had a pseudo pregnancy and thus we got her neutered.
She humps on my leg and lets out a smelly discharge from her vagina.
Even when she is sleeping this occurs sometimes.
Basil rehman says:

May 3, 2015 at 5:06 pm

My cat is persian and is about 4 and a half months old the cat does not normally drool but after i let her out for about 5 minutes it started drooling what should i do there is no vet nearby and im really worried about him
Sophie says:

May 2, 2015 at 12:45 pm

my cats behaviour has changed she’s going bald on her legs and has had diarrhoea quite a bit should I take her to vets?
Girlie says:

April 20, 2015 at 3:51 am

Good day!

My dog has been diagnosed with mange. Last two days ago, we brought him to his vet for his follow-up check up. My dog had his second shot. After that we went into running. Was it bad for my dog to do physical activities after an injection? We are also giving him his oral medications as prescribed by his vet. One booster for his immune system and the other one is for his liver. My dog now is kind of weary and sleep most of the time. Is this a side effect of the drug or the physical activity after the injection? I’m getting worried now.

Thank you very much.

Girlie PH
ali says:

April 20, 2015 at 2:34 am

a cat has given birth to 3 kittens in my home outside the window of my room. I want to get rid of them n want them to go away because the cat dont let me go out at that side. She shows an aggressive behavior. What should i do ?
Neel Bhowmik says:

April 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm

Dear Doc, my 8 year old spitz doggy is having some issues of limping during last 6 months ..initially it was like we humans do when we experience a sudden cramp and then after a few seconds or a minute it subsides..we consulted the vet. doc at that time & he said that he might have hurt himself while playing or something and told to make him take rest for 2 to 3 days and observe.. thankfully he was okay by the next day..so the doc didn’t prescribed any medicine at that time..but now over the last 1.5 months I noticed him limping quite a few times..not something very abruptly but its evident that at times he is feeling pain to place his paws on ground..its not happening in a specific leg..sometimes its the rear while sometimes its the front legs..at times when he is getting up from the sitting or lying position he seems to struggle more…no signs of abnormality in any other behavioural activities..he is running fine, going up & down the stairs with ease..recently my doc prescribed him Mega-Flex..its one and half bottle he consumed over last 10 days each bottle containing 100 gms…the doc asked me to complete a course of 3-bottles…there is some slight improvement but not really that much..so what do you suggest me to do from here on…should I wait and observe the happenings for a few more days..would like to mention that a few times not always when he limps I saw him peeing in drops without using their normal inherent posture…I am living in an area where veterinary docs & facilities are not that frequently available…he is really very very dear to me…please help me & him with your wisdom ..
Jessica Hansen says:

April 2, 2015 at 4:07 am

My cat is throwing up and will not drink water and has not used the litter box since he has not eaten or drink. I took his dry food away so he will not throw it up. I am unsure what to do to make him feel better please help me. Should I go to the vet? 🙁
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 4:51 pm

Please take your dog to the vet if he has eaten plastic.
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 4:49 pm

It still sounds like residual poisoning to me. Get a second opinion.
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 4:48 pm

use piriton rather in pets but get a prescription from your vet for it.
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 3:47 pm

As long as the wounds are closed
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 3:47 pm

Salt water
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 2:51 pm

Check for urinary tract infection
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 2:48 pm

Change the bedding to paper every day and see how she reacts
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 2:48 pm

Try the hypoallergenic royal canin food
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 2:47 pm

She can still become pregnant.
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 2:45 pm

It may be an abscess. Take her to the vet.
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 2:44 pm

It could be impetigo which is acne on the belly – it can be seen in distemper but also in normal pups.
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 2:42 pm

It may cause diarrhoea but not much else should happen.
Your own vet says:

March 22, 2015 at 2:41 pm

It’s a bacterial infection. It may be worthwhile clipping her hair short and washing her twice weekly in malaseb shampoo to control bacterial skin levels.
Kathryn says:

March 19, 2015 at 11:24 pm

My dog has strange crusty circular yellowish spots on her back and has been getting them for awhile now. We’ve taken her to the vet for them before and they keep having us put Otomax on it but she keeps getting them in different spots. What are these things? I’ve been trying to find something online and the only thing that somewhat looks similar color/texture wise is cradle cap on babies except instead of being all over her skin they are circular.
jasmine says:

March 14, 2015 at 5:01 am

help my ferret ate two spoon full of sour \cream
Abraham says:

February 26, 2015 at 11:15 pm

Is it possible for a pup to get distemper and not show signs until vaccinated? He got his ten week shots and 3 or so days later he started sleeping a lot and eating and drinking a little not as much as he would before the vaccination and broke out in pus pockets. Just wondering if its distemper or side effects from vaccine or the Pet Vites they gave me at the vet.
laura says:

February 25, 2015 at 5:19 pm

hi i was petting my cat and discovered she has a huge lump on her left side and when she walks her side is bulging out because of it what do u think it could be?
chard says:

January 29, 2015 at 11:24 am

hello i want to ask what medicine for my dog
yesterday she starting pee and poop so bloody 🙁

Hooe any1 cqn help me
Amanda says:

January 25, 2015 at 2:08 am

My cat is a indoor/outdoor 5 year old,who is not spayed but hasn’t had a litter. Is it possible that she could become pregnant even if she has never conceived?
Brittany says:

January 22, 2015 at 3:25 am

My cat Bella has been throwing up, only started about a month ago and is only 2 years old. she throws her food up solid just after she eats, she seems absolutely fine though cats show no signs of illness but she seems like her regular self, does her daily stuff but she just throws up sometimes, iv’e tried time feeding her because i feed her by ad libitum but it isn’t working as I thought it was her bolting the food down and then running around making her stomach upset and throw up, i only feed her whiskas, meow mix and friskies, I may be changing her diet to royal canin when i learn about it in nutrition. She is an indoor cat and had a mastitis about a year and a half ago and she had surgery. She is spayed.
Madi Kelso says:

January 22, 2015 at 3:05 am

Hello,
I have two pet rats and one of my rats has been sneezing quite a bit since we’ve gotten her (about a month ago). I have read that mycoplasmosis and respiratory infections are common in rats but she doesn’t seem to have or have ever had any other symptoms besides her sneezing. I was just curious if this could be some kind of allergy to her bedding? I use carefresh bedding right now that I change every 3-4 days. Should I try bedding such as aspen wood or yesterday’s news bedding?

Thank you,
Madi Kelso
margaret says:

January 18, 2015 at 3:53 am

our elderly dog has confirmed sarcoma. diagnoses about 14months ago(not confirmed metastasis). He also has very pronounced thickening of some of the joints and various lumps. the problem for about 2-3 months is he has very itchy belly skin and one back foot. he has been aggressively licking and chewing it. Parents finally tried giving him benadryl about a week ago which definitely calms the symptoms. I know Benadryl isn’t supposed to be given beyond 2-3 weeks but considering his age and condition, is it an acceptable mode of treatment? ps. has been losing weight over the year but appetite is there if wet food is involved.
Emma Baker says:

January 7, 2015 at 1:04 am

I have a 14 year old male, neutered cat that has always ‘humped’. This happens to only me and not other members of the family. After the instances of humping going down to about 5 times a day it is now up to 20 times. If i sit down or lay down invariably he gets on me. Any ideas as to why he does this.? Its definitely of a sexual nature and he cleans his penis afterwards. Its most troublesome especially when he bites me whilst in the throws of passion.
Dynz Tumulak says:

December 26, 2014 at 8:55 pm

My dog recently got injured on all 3 legs. One of them is infected, i would like to know what i can use to treat the infected one without going to a vet. Can you please tell me what i can use to clean the wound?
Marcia says:

December 15, 2014 at 5:45 am

I have a dog who last week we found someone has tied a rope around his neck to make him die, he suffered extreme neck wounds. I have no vet in my community and it would have costed me a fortune to get him to the vet, so I doctored him by myself and he is now doing great. My question is, Is it ok if I gave him a bath??
Ayat says:

December 3, 2014 at 7:59 pm

My cat Cino is 10 months old. She was okay in the morning. I only went out for 20 mins and when I came back home, she has been dripping saliva (large amounts). I immediately took her to the nearest vet. The vet said she has some sort of poisoning so he gave her two injections: one to make her vomit and the second to stop the dripping. After that, the dripping reduced but did not stop. And she kept on vomiting. I tried offering her water and food, but she refused to eat or drink.

I read online that this could happen in case of a broken tooth. Cino broke a tooth about 5 days ago. Could that be what’s causing the dripping? Do I need to get the tooth pulled out?

I got Cino back from the clinic today. The saliva dripping and vomiting have stopped, but she is having some sort of problem with her nervous system. Her hind legs are automatically reacting by pushing her to the back or her whole body jumps of the floor.

What is wrong with her? I asked the vet and he does not know. I will take her to another vet, but I need to know from an expert. Is there anything I could do to help her?

Please help!
Sophie-Anne says:

December 3, 2014 at 2:12 am

I have a 6 y.o. Bichon Frisé who should be house trained by now. In fact, he is house trained, however, in the last 6 months or so he keeps marking inside. He has been neutered. He doesn’t not drink alot so I am not worried about diabetes. He will go outside, pee, then come back in and go mark somewhere. In fact, many spots. I don’t know what to do anymore, I have tried all products from odour remover to repellant and nothing is working. I have to crate him during the day now, and don’t even trust him loose when I am around. Any suggestions? I am sure it is an emotional/anxiety thing. Can dogs be treated for this?

Thanks in advance for any advice you could give me!

Sophie-Anne
Ani says:

November 13, 2014 at 12:45 pm

My dog has eaten a fare piece of plastic and he is 13 weeks old he is going crazy running around the house barking and he usually doesn’t bark , I’m very worried as to what is going to happen to him im worried he will not pass it he is a miniature poodle incase you needed to know the breed please get back to me as soon as physically Possible
Ani says:

November 13, 2014 at 12:43 pm

My dog has eaten a bit of plastic and he is now completley gone bolistic !
He’s running the house really fast barking he doesn’t usually bark , he is a miniature poodle around 13 weeks old
Lease get back to me as soon as possible im a bit worried!
Jett says:

November 9, 2014 at 11:38 pm

My cat, a tortie, has been having a brownish red discharge coming out of her eyes. I was wondering if it was conjunctivitis or perhaps a respiratory problem? She is already slightly asthmatic. Is there anything I can do at home before seeing a vet?
Sangita says:

November 7, 2014 at 4:23 pm

my rabbit’s leg bone seems to shown..I mean its fur is gone and the place looks red… its on 2 legs a front one & a back one .. What should I do??
gabby says:

November 6, 2014 at 7:10 pm

My family and I did our absolute best at keeping our two female dachshund and our one male separate while they were in heat but they still managed to get pregnant. My mother and I have grown up with dachshunds but it has been at least six years sine we had an accidental pregnancy. My question is, how long after they start to produce milk will the puppies come?
vivie says:

November 5, 2014 at 3:32 pm

My cat Is 13 no other animals in the house, she hates my daughter 22 always has why we dont know my daughter loves animals and tries so hard with her she Hisses very bad and growls at my daughter My Daughter has addisons disease do you think the cat can smell something. thats 1 question and the second is my cat started peeing in the house at the door I think she is smelling the barn cats that my husband takes care off I cant get her to stop. I ve tried everything . help please.
Saundra says:

October 29, 2014 at 7:28 pm

Hello, I just adopted my dog a couple days ago so she hasn’t been to the vet yet. She had diarrhea a couple days ago but yesterday her stool was back to normal, but now today she has diarrhea again. I hear loud gurgling from her, and she was just gagging to throw up a few minutes ago. Should I be worried or will it pass?
Jackie Rooth says:

October 28, 2014 at 8:57 am

My female cat was spayed in early July, they only cut her tube, and recently she has just put on weight around her stomach area, it is hanging down and bulging out sideways. I can’t get her to the vet at the moment, and I know it is very difficult to diagnose these things without seeing the cat. She runs around like a maniac, randomly meows and is extremely affectionate lately, so I’m worried the procedure might not have gone correctly.
Robyn.Bowman says:

October 28, 2014 at 7:46 am

My bull mastiff is nearly 4 yrs old her name is Bella. Last year we had her de-sexed. The reason for this was she had a prolap and every time she came on season she was very sore and uncomfortable, so the decision was to go ahead with desexing her. My question is why are other dogs from other properties still bothering her? I would of thought after everything was removed there wouldn’t be a problem with a male dog being interested in her
Leonie says:

October 28, 2014 at 6:22 am

Dear Vet(s)

I have a question…

My 6 year girl dog has watery blood in urine from bladder infection which antibiotics are not clearing up after a 12 day course

HOW do I get her to drink more water to flush it out before her kidneys cause issues?

I bought a dog water fountain which I thought would help and she likes it but alas is not drinking more water. Its only since we moved to this place. The drinking water is good, tastes super fresh, is purified and no problem at all with my male dog drinking only my female.

I am now getting really worried. My Vet says give her salty food to eat so she drinks more water but what kind of salty food? like bacon ???

In 35 years as a dog owner I have had only one other female dog with blood in urine and was short fixed with antibiotics…

any clues on how to get her to drink more water? She should be drinking a LOT more in this heat and climate….

Other than not drinking properly she is happy, healthy, eating, funning around etc…

?Hope you can shed some light.
Leonie says:

October 28, 2014 at 6:17 am

Deat Vet(s)

I have a question…

My 6 year girl dog has watery blood in urine from bladder infection which antibiotics are not clearing up after a 12 day course

HOW do I get her to drink more water to flush it out before her kidneys cause issues?

I bought a dog water fountain which I thought would help and she likes it but alas is not drinking more water. Its only since we moved to this place. The drinking water is good, tastes super fresh, is purified and no problem at all with my male dog drinking only my female.

I am now getting really worried. My Vet says give her salty food to eat so she drinks more water but what kind of salty food? like bacon ???

In 35 years as a dog owner I have had only one other female dog with blood in urine and was short fixed with antibiotics…

any clues on how to get her to drink more water? She should be drinking a LOT more in this heat and climate….

Other than not drinking properly she is happy, healthy, eating, funning around etc…

?Hope you can shed some light.
Lisa Erickson says:

October 27, 2014 at 5:24 am

My Dog just bit my niece’s hand and it seems to never be okay around adult men it always barks at them. What should I do?
Vab says:

October 14, 2014 at 3:00 pm

I have a 6 year old healthy Labrador, we have mated him with many females until now, he has not been able to impregnate any of them.What could be the problem and what can be done about it?
aleksandra bourganis says:

October 10, 2014 at 4:28 pm

Hi I have 3 and a half old dogo argentino who lost his apetite,looks depressed,lost a lot body weight.little bit coughing,looks anemic ,his gums are getting pale has some skin sores on his legs.He doesnt have fiever,I am giving him kortizol and some antibiotics for skin condition,he drinks water,sometimes will eat a treat but refusing food dry and wet.So I am really worried that he is seriosly sick we dont have vet here on island.So any advice would be higly appreciated.Thank
Rickey says:

October 9, 2014 at 8:58 pm

I have a Toy french poodle , Male Age 1 ,He has developed Crusty skin lesions in 3 places . The one on the outer part of his nose fell off and is now red in colour when i tocuhed the other lesion on upper part of his snout and it came of and also red in colour the third one is still crusty and on his neck . Please could you help
Paula says:

October 8, 2014 at 7:47 pm

my dog has low rbc, wbc and platelets, he has slightly swollen lymph nodes, won’t eat, has occasional diarrhea and vomiting. vet said it could be lymphoma or a bone marrow disease…both of which are fatal. he has been checked for ehrlichiosis and it was negative…could they be missing something? We haven’t done further diagnostics because they are expensive and if it is terminal we do not see the point of confirming.
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Stephanie Mayfield says:

September 29, 2014 at 5:40 pm

I noticed my cat Jackson was acting sluggish last night, he won’t play, he has a small scratch on his head where he scratched himself, last night he ate, drank a little, and urinated, then straight back to sleep. This morning my daughter said he didn’t eat but drank some water, walked normally, but when he stopped his back legs would shake. He also had a bile movement throughout the night. He did act like he had a tender spot on his stomach. He’s an inside cat. What could be wrong? Could an excess of cat treats do this? They were hairball control.
Taylor says:

September 29, 2014 at 3:13 am

I have two kittens about 5 months old. They have both become lethargic and had fevers. I took them to the vet and got some antibiotics but we didn’t know the cause of the illness. I was wondering if they could have gotten sick from drinking out of the fish tank. They do it quite often and rarely use their normal bowl. We have another cat and she hasn’t gotten sick at all and I’m wondering if it is because she doesn’t drink out of the fish tank like the others. Is it possible the fish water is making them sick?
shikha says:

September 24, 2014 at 6:20 pm

hello
my lab fell from the 5th floor and has got internal injury i.e on back side he has lost some weight and his legs has become thin and dr.says that he has this degeneration prob i.e has damaged small nerve cell which would be cured with time but i want to know from your side what else can be done for treating his nerve cells?
how to get rid of ringworm fast says:

September 16, 2014 at 11:42 am

Is there any way that I can contact you to ask some questions about Lyme? I am a 41 year old mom and wife and think I have lyme. If you would be so kind as to email me so I can ask you a few questions? Thanks so much
Jamie
sian says:

September 14, 2014 at 3:05 pm

Hello,
An extra bit to add on he also has little lumps under his chin which look like acne.
He was itching everywhere a few weeks ago so we gave him some antihistamines and the itching stopped.
His chin still gives him some problems.
Thanks again
Sian
sian says:

September 14, 2014 at 2:59 pm

Hello,
I was wondering if you could help me? My 5yr old male lab has had a bit of a sore chin because of when he used to rub it on a cushion he had after a drink (we have now got rid of the cushion) We treated the sore spot with antiseptic etc and all seemed well. However he has started scratching it every now and then and it seems to be spreading across his chin. It is dry to look at.
Thank you in advance.
Kind regards Sian
katie lewis says:

September 12, 2014 at 1:15 am

My kitten is 6 months old. The other day he was acting perfectly normal then later that night he played with his new catnip toy for over an hour and shortly after started laying down in the corner or sleeping in the closet or under the couch. He wasn’t hyper anymore and I also noticed his eye was cloudy. I took him into the vet and they gave him medication for his eye as well as 2 other medications that said wont counter act with his behavior. But now, 3 days later he is still not himself. He is eating and drinking still but is always sleepy. I took him back to the vet today and they gave me yet another medication to give him although they aren’t sure what is wrong with him. He is now on 4 medications but i feel like that is too much for his little body.
Any advice on what to do with the medication or what you may think is wrong with him?
Risha says:

September 9, 2014 at 4:18 pm

My 5 months old male kitten has a swollen & hard belly although his appetite is great but there are some health complications like he seems to be lethargic,pale eyelids,nose,paws etc & poops irregularly due to constipation.what could be the reason
Jamie says:

September 5, 2014 at 8:28 pm

Hi there, I was wondering what the difference between novo prednisone and apo prednisone are. I was told that apo was the generic brand of novo. Now my dog had a neurological episode and was originally prescribed novo prednisone by a vet hospital. And when I took her to see her own vet, they prescribed her apo prednisone. Since she’s been on the apo, she seems to have decreased. So I was wondering is there anything in the novo prednisone that isn’t in the apo prednisone?
Lana says:

September 3, 2014 at 6:51 pm

My cat has a few small bumps on her back, neck and head. They do not bother her. She does not scratch them nor do they bleed. I was wondering, what can it be and should I be concerned?
amir jabarin says:

September 3, 2014 at 2:06 pm

hello, I have a Spotted Raphael Catfish. two hours ago I noticed that he got inflated like a ballon! he is 11 years old. PLEASE HELP!
ingrid says:

August 21, 2014 at 10:14 pm

have a fifteen year old female border collie. She has a mass protruding her vagina and seems to have blood in her urine
Ania aga says:

August 21, 2014 at 9:18 pm

hi i have 1 year old German Shepherd. he is having fungal infection. it has been 6 months he is still under treatment. now his skin is getting better there is no wound. i was happy but now i realised he is having swelling in his back legs. so he cant walk properly. i went to vet again told him about his condition he said he will be better may be some kind of insect has bitten him. so he gave him an injection. today when i gave him food he dint eat but after some time he started to eat. i feel he is very weak so i massage him so during massaging i felt there is a small kind of lymp node i am not sure its really lymp node. but its a kind of and its is on her ribs. i love my dog as my child. i am very worried about his health. i cant bear his loss. please advise me if you can help me. i would be grateful to you.
joseph says:

August 14, 2014 at 8:26 pm

i have two dogs a 9 year old german shepard lab mix and a 16 year old beagle mix they go to the bathroom on my backporch even though i have two doggy doors running from my kitchen to their kennel. i have tried ammonia that doesnt stop them. i would try to sprinkle alittle cayane pepper on the concrete but i have 3 cats also and cayane pepper is deadly to cats. i just need help understanding on how to stop this problem with my dogs please and thank you
Anna says:

August 9, 2014 at 1:45 am

I have a calico cat, She’s only a little bit older than a year old (human years). She is very hyper. She always wants attention, when I pick her up she scratches me though. Instantly. Though if I don’t pick her up whenever I walk by if she is on the furniture she’ll try to climb up my arm or back, if she isn’t on the furniture when I walk by She’ll almost trip me by trying to get up my legs. What should I do?
Also I have another cat, A ragdoll he has a big flea problem, I don’t have the money right now to get any real medicine so I was wondering if there is any home remedies, such as flea baths..
Sky says:

August 5, 2014 at 6:20 pm

My dog is an almost two year old Great Pereneese / German Shepherd mix, male, unaltered. He’s been mistreated in his previous home, but his issues with men are being worked on through positive reinforcement and such- problem isn’t people now. Now, he’s going after the cats. At first it was just play but in his ignorance of the situation, my husband’s used negative enforcement and now it’s gotten worse. Now, he’s aggressive towards them regarding food, toys or just being too close. I’ve tried everything- praise for good behavior, distractions when he gets too interested in them, I’ve even tried making him associate the cats with treats. Nothing’s working, it’s only getting worse and I’m at a loss. I only recently adopted him, he has no hunting breeds in him, but he stills seeks them out like they’re prey. I’m a dog trainer, if you’d believe it. I work with the most uncertain dogs in my city. I’ve rehabilitated a dog from being a savage brute towards everyone and everything- she’s now her owner’s best companion, would never hurt a fly. My techniques usually work but for whatever reason, it’s not this time and I can’t figure out what it is I’m doing wrong.

Reaper is a good dog otherwise- a bit obsessed with squirrels, but a good dog. He’s never shown this behavior to any smaller dogs, only cats and rodents and it’s starting to become a serious problem. If one of our cats, god forbid it be my husband’s cat, gets hurt- we’ll have no other choice but to be rid of him, despite my ‘no dog left behind’ policy. I’m at my wit’s end, I refuse to pay for online consultation (as helpful as it can be, the advice is usually far from perfect, due to restrictions on being able to assess the situation personally) and my vet is out of ideas too. I’m on my last leg here and I’m terrified of having to be rid of Reaper. I promised his previous owner that he’d be well cared for and have a home with us forever… now it’s looking like we’ll have to choose between the three cats who’ve been with us for years, or the dog.
Josie M says:

August 4, 2014 at 8:04 am

My 6 mo old lab mix puppy ate a 60+ pound prescription trifexis tablet. she only weighs around 20 pounds. She threw up her food about an hour later and has had consistent diarrhea. Today is the second day and she threw up her breakfast and dinner and continues to have diarrhea. She is lethargic and cant jump onto the bed or couch. Will she be okay? What do I do?
kassidy white says:

July 25, 2014 at 1:31 am

My hermit crab hasnt eaten in two days and I dont know what it means
Paola says:

July 25, 2014 at 1:20 am

My new kitten wont eat or drink, she meows excessively and always hides. She wants to be petted but not picked up. we gave her water and milk as well as dry and wet food. Is she having trouble adapting to her new surrounding, sad or sick?”
Davyana says:

July 16, 2014 at 4:09 am

Hello my dog is 5 years old, today is acting very unusual, she yelped when she jumped in the car this morning she yelped when I tried to touch her, she will not come to me when I call her I even examined her body and I see nothing I even pressed her arms and sides to see if she is sore I have no idea on whats wrong with her
Pranab says:

July 14, 2014 at 10:12 am

I have a 6 week old GSD. Ii was feeding him cerelac and now have recently switched over to Royal Canin maxi starter but i have no idea how much and when to feed him.Please mention the amount per diet and any other extra information.Thank you
Umair says:

July 11, 2014 at 12:48 am

my dog have a itching prblem she scraches her back and chewed her tail creating a small wound on her tail and back and have small measles type on her body what should i do plz help immediatly and also she is not eating quite well plz help
Umair says:

July 11, 2014 at 12:44 am

my dog have a itching prblem she scraches her back and chewed her tail creating a small wound on her tail and back and have small measles type on her body what should i do plz help immediatly and also she is not eating quite well
Sabrina says:

June 28, 2014 at 8:17 pm

My cat is 10 years old and always pees on my little sisters bed , but now he is starting to pee on anything clean that just came out of the dryer , we did get a new litter box , and switched back to the old one and moved his food and water away from his litter box and he also hasnt been eating or drinking from his water bowl and food bowl , he drinks either from the toilet or bathtub , i hope this was enough infomation

-Sabrina
rhea joseph says:

June 25, 2014 at 7:29 pm

my dog has hematuria, so he is peeing out blood. now the thing is taht we take him out three times a day for a walk so normally during the walk the first few pees would be normal( not red but could be brown or yellow) so after the first few comes the red pees then the last few pees of the same walk has clots in it (solid bloody substance ). Now he has no pain while urinating, his poop is fine, he is eating normally , and is also drinking normally.

i showed him to the wet the first visits resulted in a two ultrasounds, few injections, blood tests and urine samples were collected. they confirmed it hematuria. now the ultrasound showed clotting( they passes blood which they had sucked out the syringe connected to the catheter, and pumped back in wich made the clot flow). after all this they even performed some procedure, which was suppose to really painful so they sedated him. they sucked ouut blood through his penis , and pumped something white into it, now i think its called peroxide or something not sure but i ll call the vet for the information. so now he is basically on meds

these are the meds that he was on for 2 weeks
doxycycline- 200mg twice a day
pantocid- 40 mg twice a day
wysolene( confusing handriting_ 10 mg twice a day

then the vets changed it into these three , the syrup was for increasing the hb

sylate-250 thrice a day
bayrocin 150 mg once a day
thrombup 10ml twice a day

please any advice or any help would he highly appreciated !!
Kaduce says:

June 19, 2014 at 7:39 pm

Hello, please help me out. Can dogs eat cooked snails, of course without the shells?
Isabela says:

June 13, 2014 at 11:49 pm

SALIVARY MUCOCELE

Hi,
My name is Bela and I have problems with my 3 years old dog Ricky. When I noticed a small lump on his throat, the next day I took him directly to the vet. This was 1 month ago. The vet than said that it was necessary to to surgically remove and drain the liquid which she did. After 4 days another lump ,localized beneath tongue appeared, and the day after Ricky was vomiting saliva with blood. I took him directly to the clinic where they said that again , they have to to operate it under the tongue and then they sewed him in that place saying that no problems should appear after that, only request to gave him some prescribed pills which I did as they requested. Only 5 days after ,again, the lump on his throat appeared , and in about 2 days it was huge. Took him back to vet Tuesday 10/06 , saying that is ok, and there they said to wait and return after 2 days to see if is better.It wasn’t , just after a day my little dog was very bad, 40 degrees high fever and his face and throat lump was huge. Again , another surgery,which took place today, now they left a place on his throat opened, they said that they leave it like that to see if the liquid will drain . I’m afraid my little dog will not recover , please ,please tell me if do you belive that all that is normal, I don’t want and I m not ready to lose my best friend .
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Bela
Ritika says:

June 6, 2014 at 10:42 am

hi my dog is 16 yrs old, Spitz, and has hi cretin levels in her urine test almost double the normal level. We observed loss of appetite and activity in her since few weeks. The vet tried intravenous therapy but it couldnt work as she starts to panic and shout whenever the vet injects the needle, and she has become skinny therefore it starts bleeding. What is the other alternative to give her fluids to avoid renal failure and save her. She also started to get some fungal infection on her ear. Please help!
Shyr says:

June 1, 2014 at 6:25 am

Hi. My 2 year old poodle had been vomiting for 2 days now ( sometimes green/yellowish foamy and sometimes food that she ate). She is not lethargy or weak and her stool is formed. I also observed that she cough sometimes before she vomits. Your response would greatly be appreciated. Thank you
Gress says:

May 28, 2014 at 2:29 pm

I accidentally fed my dog a small piece of chocolate wafer
Sam says:

May 28, 2014 at 6:17 am

My dog accidentally ate a small piece of pork bone and it’s one of those sharp ones. I already did the cotton ball remedy and then gave her bananas rice. is she going to be ok? I should also mention that the cottons I gave her were from the hospital.
Pavneet Singh says:

May 25, 2014 at 10:40 pm

Hello,
I had a question… Is it okay to adopt a 2yrs old labrador from another owner. I am going to adopt one today so i have to be sure.
My email is pavs94@gmail.com
Your own vet says:

April 12, 2014 at 11:49 am

Hi there,

Recurring ear infections can be very frustrating! They can often be linked to underlying allergies so if cats keep coming back in for them, we advise a trial of hypoallergenic food and nothing else for 8 weeks. You can also consider allergy testing and if she is allergic, using hypo sensitising injections. It’s also important to take your cat to the et as soon as the ears look itchy or smelly and not to wait to see if it gets better. You may end up having to have the ears syringed under sedation if there is a lot of discharge down the ears. Repeated infections can lead to thickening and scarring of the ear canal which makes them far more likely to get more infections in the future so it is a vicious cycle. The black spotting is an indication of recurring infection. if the spots become raised nodules though it is known as adenomatous hyperplasia which can become cancerous in rare cases in cats and they should be removed surgically if that is the case.

Claire Demmer
tiffany says:

April 12, 2014 at 4:29 am

Hello ,

my husband and i adopted our cat last year. They told us she had ear mites and we needed to continue her ear drops. about a month later we notice she was shaking her head and her ears had a bad odor. we took her to the VET and he told us she did not have ear kits she had a yeast infection in both ears. He prescribed her mometamax for 10 days. She was doing much better for a good month or so. Then we just recently saw her again shaking her head, and itching her ears so we took her back. The VET again said it was yeast infection in both ears and she even had blackish blue spotting in each ears . She is now on mometamax again for 14 days.
im worried are theses infections going to be harmful to her? can we do anything to help prevent their re occurrence ? she is such a sweet cat and I’m determined to stop these infections.
if there is any pointers or advice you can give us that would be a greatly appreciated .
Thank you,
the West family
Your own vet says:

April 7, 2014 at 6:44 pm

Dear Emma,

If the puppies are feeding well and gaining weight, then I wouldn’t worry. A puppy with a blockage will die within a few days, so if you have’t seen stools, the odds are the mother is eating them. They should only be introduced to solids from 4-5 weeks of age. If they are back with the mother and growing daily you can supplement with formula at this age if they’ll take it, but otherwise breast milk should be fine. Some Yorkies with big litters are prone to getting milk fever though so you’ll need to watch the mother for that.
Emma says:

March 31, 2014 at 8:48 pm

My yorkshire terrier gave birth to 7 puppies, it is her second birth. I haven’t seen any of the puppy defecate. They are almost 3 weeks now. I know the mother usualy eats it but in this case (so many pupps) i probably should have seen at least the slightest sign. They were on the baby formula only for a couple of days (1 time/day) and only 2 of them. They refused to eat the formula.Their belly seem to be distended. I tried stimulate them like their mother will do but still they don’t defecate. Can it be a genetic condition? How can i stimulate them? I need to mention that one pup defecated 5 seconds after he was born, but I haven’t seen any signs since then.
I tried not to intervine that much because she seems to be a good mother and the pupps didn’t really cried that much. But this week the mother left the ‘nest’ more often and that’s why I started panicking.Thank you.
Dana says:

February 25, 2014 at 6:27 am

I have a 3yr old female Pitbull/Lab Mix. She is strictly an indoor dog. She has always had issues with scratching here and there. However, for the past 2 weeks it has become increasing significant. We have switched her dog food to all natural. We have bought medicated shampoo from local pet stores including: coconut, aloe vera, and hotspot shampoo. Due to her scratching,biting, and licking she has: fur missing from head to tip of her nose, red spots and bumps, scabs and bleeding. last we took her to the vet because of this they informed us that it might be food allergies and to switch her food. We have done that numerous times and still the same result-except worse now. They did a test for mange- not mange. I need answers before I go to spend a ton of money at the vet. Thanks!
Alison says:

February 12, 2014 at 12:20 am

My dog has severe allergies. She is constantly itchy on her stomach, paws, and legs. I’ve been to the vet many times and she has had steroid shots, antibiotics, prescribed benedryl shampoo, that just seems like a very short temporary solution. I currently have a cone on her and am giving her 2 benedryl in the morning and 2 at night. She seems miserable. Do you have any other suggestions on what I should do?
Your own vet says:

January 8, 2014 at 2:31 pm

Dear Marie,

I think your kitten needs to see a vet to check it isn’t broken. For the moment though I would confine her to a basket so that she rests the foot. You can let her out to go to the toilet and eat but the rest of the time she should stay in the basket for at least a few days.

Dr Claire Demmer
Your own vet says:

January 8, 2014 at 2:29 pm

Dear Pang,

I would take your dog to the vet as maggots can release poisons into the body and make dogs very sick. Applying a spoton such as Advocate/Revolution on the back of the neck which is absorbed into the body may also help to kill the maggots inside that you can’t get to.

Dr Claire Demmer
Your own vet says:

January 8, 2014 at 2:28 pm

Dear Charissa,

He could have an injury or arthritis in the hips, back legs or spine that’s causing pain. But he doesn’t sound as if he is well either. I would get him checked for thyroid conditions, kidney disease, cancer and diabetes to make sure it isn’t one of those as they can all cause drastic weight loss.

Dr Claire Demmer
Your own vet says:

January 8, 2014 at 2:26 pm

Dear Michelle,

Usually if a lameness persists for more than a few days it better to see a vet about it as you don;’t know what happened inside in the bones and joints.

Dr Claire Demmer
Your own vet says:

January 8, 2014 at 2:24 pm

Dear Sarah,

Where was the foreign object? Was it caught in the side of the eye and did it penetrate the eyeball itself? i would always see a vet for this sort of thing.

Dr Claire Demmer
Your own vet says:

January 8, 2014 at 2:23 pm

Dear Jacob,

It might be better to speak to a reptile expert about this as we deal with small furries!

Thanks

Dr Claire Demmer
Jacob Pascuzzi says:

January 3, 2014 at 10:50 am

My iguana has some black spots on the top of his head that weren’t there when I bought him, I’ve only owned him for a few weeks but he’s sweet as can be. Also, I noticed that there was what I’m assuming is feces emerging from his anal flap, but its white and almost resembles cottage cheese. He eats regularly, his color is fine, he’s active and alert, and from what I know defecates once a day. Also, he’s a baby, no more then a foot in length including the tail. I’ve noticed the past couple of day he’s been hiding beneath his bedding (a towel) for several hours of the day where normally he would sun bathe. Please help.
Sarah says:

December 30, 2013 at 8:35 pm

My puggle’s eye is red but not swollen or anything else, I do not think it’s cherry eye (no sign of any bumps anywhere). There was a foreign object in her eye that we didn’t get all the way out. Is there a way to fix it without going to the vet?
Michelle says:

December 19, 2013 at 12:23 am

My boy guinea pig(6 months old) has recently started limping. He curls in his front left paw and tries not to use it. He has been sleeping a lot lately and I am trying to make sure he rests and doesn’t use it as often. I think what happened was him and his brother were running around their two story cage and he must have twisted his leg or something. Will he recover on his own or will I need to bring him to the vet? He has been acting normal otherwise.
charissa says:

December 13, 2013 at 1:23 am

What would cause a cat to only get skinny in the hind quarters but still be robust in the front? he is not eating, (thus, very little BM but did have one time of diarrhea), lethargic, (no longer meets me at the bedroom door each morning), doesn’t bother to meow or scratch at the door frames. he got outside for awhile a couple weeks ago so maybe he picked up something but no sign of worms in his litter box
Marie Jose says:

December 12, 2013 at 7:02 pm

Hi! Can I ask what can I do about my kitten’s right foot, she’s a girl. Cause yesterday when I was about to feed my kitten, I didn’t see her on my feet, when I walked I heard her loud MEOW, I panicked! When I looked at my feet I saw her right foot injured. I accidentally stepped on her foot. She’s injured but she still eats like a monster (which is a good thing) she just can’t run wand walk properly. What should I do?
Pang says:

December 11, 2013 at 11:46 am

My dog recently was infected with maggots on his legs . So i bought hydrogen peroxide , chloroform etc prescribe by the vet to kill the maggots.will the maggots die all at once or i must apply the medicine everyday coz the maggots wont die fully. should i just send my dog to the vet ?
Your own vet says:

December 7, 2013 at 11:58 pm

Hi there,

Sorry – best to ask an equine vet/co-op store for a footbath that is antifungal.

Dr Claire Demmer
https://yourownvet.com
Your own vet says:

December 7, 2013 at 11:57 pm

Dear Logan,

You need to treat the other animals before you get the puppy with a strong product such as advocate, stronghold or revolution about 1 week before getting the puppy. You should also get a flea spray or flea bomb and treat the environment 1 week before. Then give each animal a capstar tablet to get rid of all the fleas on the body too the day you get the puppy. Apply either advocate, stronghold, advantage or revolution to the puppy when you get him before taking him home.

Dr Claire Demmer
https://yourownvet.com
Logan says:

November 28, 2013 at 1:47 am

Hi. I’m planning on getting my sister a puppy for Christmas. My concern is that where I am currently living, my roommates have a dog and cat that constantly have fleas, which can get pretty bad. I’m terrified of the puppy getting flea bite anemia. What can I do to prevent this, besides making sure he wears a flea collar? I don’t want him getting sick or having a poor quality of life when he arrives. There is no way to make sure that the puppy doesn’t come into contact with the infested animals. Thank you for your time in advance.
nathania says:

November 27, 2013 at 8:27 pm

my horse has mild thrush in her 2 front hoofs, i am not quite sure how to treat it at home, i cant afford a vet right now so i have to figure it out, what should i do? it is snowy and wet out here.
amber says:

November 17, 2013 at 2:53 pm

my cat can move his back left leg. but when he tries to walk he drags it underneath him. hes 16yrs old. and doesn’t seem to be in any pain. he is peeing everywhere. has a history of kidney stones. but is eating and drinking like normal.”
Jennifer says:

November 15, 2013 at 10:29 pm

I am in the process of purchasing a pure-bred Beagle puppy. There are seven puppies in the litter, 5 males, and 1 female. One of the males has contracted a Protozoa. The owner says that only the one male has it, but they went ahead and treated all 7 puppies for it.. Should I still go ahead with the purchase or should I not purchase to make sure that the female puppy does not infect my current male beagle?
Your own vet says:

October 16, 2013 at 3:51 pm

Dear Caylie,

You should take her to the vet to check for bleeding inside the eye, and any scratches on the surface of the eye. It’s best not to leave this sort of thing.

Dr Claire Demmer
https://yourownvet.com
Your own vet says:

October 16, 2013 at 3:47 pm

Dear Elizabeth,

It sounds like a bacterial infection of the skin. You should take them into the vet for a check up and they may either prescribe a medicated shampoo or possibly antibiotics if the infection is deep in the skin.These sort of infections are transmitted from puppy to puppy so it’s important to keep everything hygienically clean.

Dr Claire Demmer
https://yourownvet.com

Dr Claire
Your own vet says:

October 16, 2013 at 3:43 pm

Dear Maria,

I think a hypoallergenic shampoo is best to be safe if you don’t want to irritate her. Alternatively something like Malaseb/Microdex which soothes and treats funga and bacterial skin infections could help as well. I would continue the medication until you get your results back as things like this can take time to heal – up to 21 days or even longer.

Dr Claire Demmer
https://yourownvet.com
Your own vet says:

October 16, 2013 at 3:38 pm

Dear Nadia,

Don’t worry – he’ll most likely grow out of the hiccups. You could try feeding him food that takes longer to eat, such as switching from wet to dry food, or trying a different brand of puppy food.

Dr Claire Demmer
https://yourownvet.com
Dj Gladu says:

October 8, 2013 at 10:05 pm

my rat is about 2-3 years old, we stuck a younger female rat in his cage last night and this morning when i woke he has been tilting his head walking in circles and does not like the light very much. this is very odd behavior for him seeing as he’s been a very healthy rat and has never had any issues. what could this be and what should i do to help him
Caylie says:

October 6, 2013 at 11:32 pm

My dog just got hit in the Eye. The eye she got hit in her pupil is really big. Is she hurt? Is she blind? What should I do?
Katty says:

October 2, 2013 at 11:36 pm

Why does my female betta fish change its skin to stripes when it seems to get scared?
Elizabeth says:

September 30, 2013 at 7:58 am

I have 6 puppies that are 11 days old, there mother died and we are feeding them. Two of the puppies have these blisters filled with puss on there legs, belly, and bottoms and when i wash them in warm water the blisters look better but i was wondering if there is anything else i can do for them and what the blisters may be coming from.
Maria Gonzalez says:

September 27, 2013 at 12:24 am

We recently took our dog to the vet and although the test results haven’t returned yet, the vet hypothesized that she may have ringworm. She prescribed her Ketoconazole 200mg along with a pill to reduce the side of effect of stomach problems. However, we are unsure of whether we are allowed to give her baths, and if she should be given a bath with any special shampoo, and what shampoo should that be? Also, we’ve been giving her the pill for about 3-4 days now but no improvement has been shown. In fact, two more red spots have appeared on her skin. Is the pill working?
Davy says:

September 26, 2013 at 1:55 pm

Today I was walking through a field with a basket of apples. A small herd of horses from a nearby pasture just ran up and surrounded me. I didn’t know them, and was afraid to push them away or try to stop them. Each horse ate anywhere from 2-5 apples. I’m really worried. What is the chance of colic/founder?
Your own vet says:

September 20, 2013 at 4:41 pm

Hi Leah,
I am deeply saddened by your whole situation. How any person can think that it is acceptable to scare an animal is just not on. In no uncertain terms would I EVER allow a person to behave like that to a cat, let alone any animal. Some people think it is funny, but in my eyes it is pure bullying.

What a terrible thing for your Sasha to have endured and now you are allowing a new kitten to go through this trauma. This is cruelty to animals.

My advice to you – either get rid of the boyfriend (personally if any boyfriend of mine had acted in this way, he would have been gone immediately); or you have to find this kitten a new home. There is no way that this kitten should be put under such torture and trauma. It is probably already scarred so early in it’s life and this will take some un-doing in a new home.

I am being absolutely blunt here as I don’t like seeing or hearing of cruelty to animals. You need to take a stand for the sake of the kitten. If you really want to keep the boyfriend, then find a new home for the kitten and NEVER get another cat whilst that person is still in your life.

Regards,

Kathy Clayton
Chairman of the Animal Behaviour Consultants of SA
Chairman of Dancing with Dogs in Africa
Senior Accredited Animal Behaviour Consultant (ABC of SA)
Practice No: SAABC/1998/008/C/F
Professional Dog Trainer and owner of K C Dog School
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Qualified KUSA Judge in Obedience, Agility, Dog Jumping, Dog Carting
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kcdogs@global.co.za
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Nadia says:

September 20, 2013 at 8:56 am

Hello I have a Siberian Husky dog him 2 months it has 2 vaccinations, it often hiccups like eat, how it nurtured and given him to eat.
Thank you!
Your own vet says:

September 17, 2013 at 11:21 am

Dear Meghan,

I think it would be best if you took her to the vet – the eyes of a guinea pig cannot retract that obviously into the skull, so she may have damaged her eye. Your vet can out a special dye in the eye to check for scratches and give you an eye ointment to help it heal.

Dr Claire Demmer
http://www.yourownvet.com
meghan says:

September 13, 2013 at 5:37 am

My 3 month old guinea pig ran pretty fast into the side of her coroplast cage. she shook it off and kept playing but now her eye lids look swollen and her eye is pushed in a little, not sure if its sunken in because shes closing the eye of if they really can push their eye inward if they get hit. checked her over there are no abrasions, no discharge and no particles stuck.
Leah says:

August 13, 2013 at 8:57 pm

My name is Leah and i am a genuine cat lover. Unfortunately, my boyfriend is not. Well long story short, he likes to scare them and sometimes play with them to make them scared. I had a cat 2 years ago, her name was SASHA, that he scared to death LITERALLY ~ She passed away , and I feel deep down in my heart that it was the stress of him. So now i got a kitten which is now a 2 year old male tabby named GUNNER. Last week my bf scared him and now he wont come out when my BF is around. He shakes, urinates on himself, wont eat or use the litterbox. I;m living in hell and i;m in the middle of a terrible situation. I love my bf but i love my cats just as much ! WHAT SHOULD I DO ? I dont want to get rid of either of them but i dont want this new cat to die like sasha did !

PLEASE HELP ME !

Leah Kreutter

leahkreutter@yahoo.com
Your own vet says:

August 12, 2013 at 1:15 am

He could have skin mites or a vitamin deficiency.

Dr Claire Demmer
Your own vet says:

August 12, 2013 at 1:07 am

Hi there,

If you have an emergency you need to email the vet with the large link on the top right side of the page for immediate advice as these online posts are only answered when we can get to them.

If you are concerned an animal has rabies the best thing to do is to notify the local authorities but it would be best to speak to the vet concerned as well as he/she knows what they saw down the animal’s throat and if for example there is a growth it can also cause salivation and paralysis which rabies can do too. However if there is the slightest suspicion of rabies, for everyone’s safety, you would need to report it and unfortunately the government may choose to put the animal to sleep and do an autopsy to to test for rabies.

Dr Claire Demmer
Your own vet says:

August 12, 2013 at 1:02 am

Hi Wendy,

if you use a topspot registered for ticks, like the Frontline, they will die on their own and fall out of his ear within 24 hours of biting. The only thing is that during that time there is a short period when they could transmit diseases such as Babesia but the risk is low.

Dr Claire Demmer
http://www.yourownvet.com
Your own vet says:

August 12, 2013 at 1:00 am

It can be poisonous to them.Have a look at this article:

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/choke-cherry/

which explains all the symptoms of the poisoning.
Thanks

Dr Claire Demmer
Your own vet says:

August 12, 2013 at 12:58 am

Hi Kristen,

If it just single pimples it’s most likely juvenile acne. If she is healthy otherwise and growing fine and they disappear on their own, then she should outgrow them.

DR Claire Demmer
https://yourownvet.com
kristen says:

August 3, 2013 at 4:34 am

i have a female 4 month old English Mastiff when she was about 2 months she got a sore on her belly that looked like a zit i left it alone and it when away but now she has another one that is a little bit bigger but it is on her privte area is this something i should be concerned about?
Peyton says:

July 28, 2013 at 9:47 pm

I have a question about my dog. We have a choke cherry bush in our yard and she is eating the berry’s. Will this cause any immediate health risk to her?
Kara says:

July 24, 2013 at 7:36 pm

I have a four year old beagle pointer mix who is about 26 pounds. She jumped from my bed suddenly and could not move her back legs at all. Then she started shaking uncontrollably and appeared to have trouble using her front to legs. I put her in my lap until she stopped shaking. Once she was done, she was fine with all four limbs but looked a bit tired. What do you believe she suffered from. I am worried it may have been a stroke and seizure. I can’t get her to the vet for a couple days, so any thoughts would be helpful! Thank you!
Wendy says:

July 12, 2013 at 9:11 pm

I need help!! My dog is getting a lot of ticks in his ear, under his armpit, on his chest and on his back. I have bought him tick spray and we have token him many baths but they don’t seem to come off, should I cut his fur off so I can take them off easier? should I take him to the vet? Someone please help me!!!
For hope says:

July 2, 2013 at 4:52 pm

I need your help immediately. I want to know the signs of paralitic rabies in cats. My neighbor’s cat is sick for a few days. There are a lots of saliva or pus in his mouth. He has difficulties to swallow. His mouth seems strange, a little open. The cat was seen by the vet doctor who treated him several days(infusion, antibiotics). He was better at first and his ability to swallow significantly increased, but now he’s bad and vet thinks he’s gonna die. Vet mentioned some kind of process(or wound) in cat’s throat and gave antibiotics too the cat. The cat scratched two people when they tried to give a little food or something. The cat is not aggressive and seems that these are only symptoms. Please, I need your opinion.
Janell C. V. says:

July 1, 2013 at 5:22 pm

I have a chihuahua, I believed she’s a mix of something, i’m not sure. she’s about 12-13 years old. Seizures occur randomly each year but she usually fights it off easily soon. Before when we was 3 years old she has grown to be quite the chubby dog. Wet food gave her diarrhea so we switched her diet with dry food. Over the years she has grown very skinny to the bone and barely eats her food. We tried switching to wet food again but she continues to have diarrhea. She just now had another seizure, but this time was different. It seemed like she had trouble breathing, I don’t know. She’s lying down but not really responding when we call her name or pet her . We believe it may be related to her not eating. A few days ago we thought she refused to eat because she was depressed from the lack of love and attention, or stubborn and wants better food, or even having worms in her stomach. These are just ideas we came up with. She is breathing fairly slow now. Is there any advice to give? I need help…
Aly says:

June 22, 2013 at 7:35 pm

Hi, I have a huge problem that is sooo overwhelming! I have tried everything I can possibly afford to do to try and solve it and its still happening.

1) I have 2 cats, an older boy and a younger girl. for the most part they get along and we had no problems untill my roomate moved in with her 2 cats in our 4 bedroom house (cats are all indoor outdoor).

2) since the move in my older male cat has taken up spraying air vents, walls doors, and, peeing on floors, toys, bins, blankets, towels and bath/showers
My little girl cat is for the most part acting normal cept when the litterbox fills up too much, but still hisses and runs away when the roommates cats are nearby.

3) my roommates cats hide and fight with my cats if they are in the same room too long. we are talking fur flying. Now her cats attack my cats and my cats attack her cats. and when they are not on the same room they are hiding in her tiny room. and two cats stuck in a tiny room is just not healthy.

4) now what I have done… I have 4-5 litterboxes throughout the house, the extra rooms are open for them to wander, the outside is always available to them as we have a huge lush backyard, we have separate feeding areas for them, I tried using feliway to calm everyone down.. 90$+ later nothing stopped so i stopped using it. we keep her cats locked in her room but every once in a while one comes out to stretch his legs… I have tried punishing them but it breaks my heart and is abusive. I have tried cleaning everything up with urin removers and vinigers so he could smell the markings.. but he still marks. Nothing seems to work! I just dont know what to do anymore and reducing cats or my roommate moving out isnt and option.
dean parkinson says:

June 22, 2013 at 5:39 pm

my zebra finch has the following symptoms: loss of feathers on head, back and tail. has some small sores as though been pecked. shakes and wants to sleep all the time. it is still eating and drinking.
jes says:

June 21, 2013 at 7:36 pm

I got a guinea pig. My GP itches/bites/sneezes all the time. we have carefresh bedding should we change it? its not fleas,mights,or lice
she doesn`t bleed or loose hair and i can`t see fleas PLEASE HELP and how many times should i feed her veggies? and how do i tell if she is depressed?
my sister wants a hamster can they live in the same room?
jennifer says:

June 20, 2013 at 12:47 am

hi im having a problem with my cat and i am very worried. about a week ago i noticed him limping and im not sure why he has barley been eating or drinking he sleeps most of the day even when hes outside we have had him for 10 years and he is about 12 years old he has always been a healthy and happy at untill now can you help?
Your own vet says:

June 15, 2013 at 11:36 pm

Hi Greg,

The condition she has gotten is most likely immune mediated thrombocytopenia – a condition in which the immune system attacks platelets, often in the bone marrow. Although some dogs unfortunately do recover from this, I can tell you that of the two conditions -( compared to the haemolytic anaemia your other dog had) I have seen far more dogs recover from this one. The prednisolone doesn’t make the blood clot, but it stops the body attacking the platelets so that they are no destroyed and can do their job. I can tell you that there is often an underlying disease process – either an infection and sometimes a growth inside the body that can cause the immune system to start behaving this way so any animal with an immune condition should have a thorough search for anything that could be stressing the immune system. In your dog’s case it could be the simple anal gland abscess even. If your dog does well on the preds, she will be kept on them for a good number of weeks and gradually tapered off. if she doesn’t do well, your vt will give you the option of stronger drugs to help suppress the immune system.

Hope that helps

Dr Claire Demmer
http://www.yourownvet.com
Your own vet says:

June 15, 2013 at 11:30 pm

He may have injured the wing on that side – if it isn’t improving it is better to see a vet about it.
Krystal says:

June 13, 2013 at 5:51 am

I just got a kitten 3-5 days ago, and when he first got here, his stools were fine.. Then his stools started to get looser until it became diarrhea 1-2 days ago. Today I found red blood in his stools.
His gums are pink, when I grab his scruff, it almost instantly goes back down. He is extremely active, meows only when he wants attention, purrs when i get near him, no signs of anything wrong except his stools… Any ideas? I cant take him to an vet for another week or so…

He also wants to eat my cat’s food (both wet-Fancy Feast- and dry-Purina-), and wont eat much of his own (Natural Balance LID-It came with him). He only gets in one or two bites before I catch him, and as of last night, he cant reach it now.

Thank you!
Noor says:

June 8, 2013 at 8:05 am

I am worried about my guinea pig. I cant tell if my guinea pig is infected or not.
She had like a black dark dirt at the back of her body (bout 0.5 cm length), above her butt area but not at the butt, looks more like a butt cleavage but it isnt her butt. I have cleaned it out recently. It seems like she’s had that for a year.
Tried looking for dandruff, could not find much, very very few dandruff i found near that area, but again maybe it’s not dandruff since I couldnt find much.
Inside her ears, they are very dark red.
She does scratch, but I wouldnt know if it’s considered frequent.
Eyes, faeces, nose, mouth are all fine. No flakes or dandruff behind her ears either.
I have neem oil for small animals.
Please help, thank you.
Greg Caron says:

June 4, 2013 at 6:20 am

I have a 4 year old cocker spaniel. Her name is Sassy, and she is about 25.5 lbs. I have had her for about a year. I adopted her from someone, and she was very neglected, and possibly abused. The past year I have had Sassy has been wonderful. She is such a sweet dog and brings so much joy to my life.

I noticed that her anal area was swollen. I took her to the vet, and they told me that she had an abscess in her anal gland, and it needed to be lanced. They vet was ready to start the procedure, and she stopped because she noticed some bruising on Sassy’s stomach and groin area. She ran a blood test and found that her platelet count was dangerously low. I was told that her platelet level should be between 200 & 500, and her count was 14. They will not lance her abscess because they are worried that she will bleed to death. They put her on two antibiotics, Doxycycline 50mg, and Ciprofloxacin 250mg, which I was told will help clear up the abscess. They also put her on Prednisoione 20mg to help with her platelet count, and I assuming to help the blood clot like it is supposed to.

Is this something that most dogs can recover from? I had a cocker spaniel a few months before I got Sassy, and I had to put her down due to an autoimmune condition. The dog was about 4 years old, and I had her since she was a puppy. Her name was Karly. She had a lot of blood in her urine, had a pale tongue, had no energy, was constantly shaking, and her eyes had a jaundice color to them. I was told it was an issue with her red blood cells, and that they started attaching her immune system. She was put down that same day.

With Sassy’s condition, I was told that she has an issue with white blood cells, and that is what is causing the blood clotting disorder. What do you think her chances are? I know that you cannot give a full diagnosis without seeing her, but can you tell me what you think?? Please?? I am so worried that I am going to loose my dog, and I cannot bear the though of going through this again. Do you think she will be ok? Am I worrying for nothing? How often do dogs recover from a blood clotting issue?

I appreciate any advice you can give me. Thank you!
lulu17779 says:

May 29, 2013 at 11:51 am

my parrot left wing is down i dont know why it is lower than the right and he always open it help!
layal says:

May 28, 2013 at 9:54 am

why is my grey african parrot wing is lower on the lft and on the right is normal?
Your own vet says:

May 24, 2013 at 3:48 pm

She may have arthritis in her knee or hip, or something like a cruciate strain. If it persists, it is better to ahve her checked and possibly x rayed to see what is going on.

Dr C. Demmer
Sparkles says:

May 21, 2013 at 1:20 am

My dog does not like to put weight or too much pressure on her back left leg, but is happy and still jumps and wages her tail. She sometimes has a little trouble getting up. I massage it for her and stretch it out. She is a 11 year old Dalmatian and Doberman mix. Could this just be arthritis in her hip or joints or something more?
Your own vet says:

May 13, 2013 at 5:55 pm

HI Jennifer,

If he does have spinal injuries he could be suffering a lot and it might be better to put him down. But he may also have a fractured pelvis or just nerve bruising which can heal on their own with time. I would recommend taking him to the human society for treatment but tell them you are keeping him. Re the stool – you can use a little warm water and cotton wool and wear gloves and slowly clean all the stool off round the anal area/ But get him checked asap/

Dr Claire Demmer
http://www.yourownvet.com
Jennifer Hope says:

May 13, 2013 at 5:46 pm

On my way to the store today I found a male kitten about 6wks old in the road. A truck in front of me swerved to miss it but did not hit him. He was balled up & when I got out to try to get him out the road & started trying to get away but I think he may have spinal damage b/c he drags his back legs only crawling with his front. He can move his back legs but they are not able to support his weight to stand & walk. I checked him & he doesn’t feel like he broke anything & doesn’t seem like he’s in pain when u touch or rub him. He also has seems to have a rock or feces impacted in his anus. I can’t afford to take him to the vet or keep him for a long period of time, but is there something I can to get him better so I can find him a home? I’m afraid to take him to the humane society out of fear they will put him down. Please help!
Your own vet says:

May 2, 2013 at 6:50 pm

Hi there, he may have been in a fight. I would advise a vet check as these bites can turn into abcsesses if you are not careful.
Jess says:

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 pm

My cat come in side limping and he will cry when we touch anything from his head down and his tail. What could be worng with him
Your own vet says:

April 23, 2013 at 11:14 am

Ask of you can muzzle all dogs that you are nervous of – your employer can’t object to that. if a dog is properly muzzled then it can’t hurt you and you will be able to hold it tightly without fear. It’s normal to be a little nervous of big aggressive dogs – if you aren’t scared then you are foolish! But if they are properly restrained then you have nothing to fear. Cats can be a different story – if you worry about holding them then put them in a towel or blanket to get them in and out the cage.
Meredith H. says:

April 22, 2013 at 8:43 pm

I just started as a vet assistant (with no experience) and it turns out that I get scared when a pet starts showing signs of aggression (growling, lunging, hissing, scratching) and I will let go of a pet out of fear. My employer is about to let me go and I really want this job to work. Any suggestions?
Your own vet says:

April 4, 2013 at 10:39 pm

Hi Sara,

It’s concerning that she relapsed and the signs are as severe as you describe. Vestibular disease can occur with nerve 8 damaged or traumatized or inflammed anywhere from the inner ear to the brain itself. If the problem originated in the brain itself during anaesthetic then it could take quite a long time to heal up as she is old and nerve tissue doesn’t heal well in older animals. try supplementing with vit b and omega 3.The main issue is her quality of life in the meantime. It’s hard to say how long one should give her but if she is not improving at all within the next week to 10 days then maybe have a chat with your vet, or sooner if the vomiting is bad or she gets any wounds or sores on the legs and feet.

Dr Claire Demmer
http://www.yourownvet.com
SaraJ says:

April 3, 2013 at 9:08 pm

13 y.o. lab. Thin, healthy, active, some arthritis. She was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor on her leg which was removed and all other tests came back to show it had not spread, liver biopsy, clean margins, xrays, sonograms, etc. Problem: she came out of surgery with vestibular disease. She got better within 5 days but has relapsed within 2 weeks. She is on antibiotics, prednisone, tagamet, and anti nausea meds. She relapsed a week ago and has gotten a little better but still can’t walk unassisted, vomited all day yesterday, isn’t wagging her tail, seems miserable. How long do we wait to see if she is going to get better from the vestibular? No way are we going to put her through neurological tests or other life saving measures.
Razane Makrouss says:

March 27, 2013 at 11:11 pm

I forgot to mention that a dog trainer suggested that my dog needs to get married,he also said that he witnessed a same case as my dog and that this dog was treated a 25 day treatment of a made in france medicine but i do not know its name,and the dog healed so i do not know what to do and i really want my dog to get better
Razane Makrouss says:

March 27, 2013 at 9:51 pm

hi,my dog is a two year old mixed shepherd and after finishing his obediance and protection training he started to behave very weirdly,he is attacking his penis!!it has been 10 months now and he is not getting better at all,in addition to being very agressive,two vets in Lebanon diagnosed this case as a psychological case and one of them said that he should take a medicine called Prozac in addition for him to let him play and do everything to get rid of the stress inside him.please help me
Your own vet says:

March 1, 2013 at 8:58 pm

You need to take him to a vet as he may have a bacteria infection in his intestines causing the diarrhoea which can make him dehydrate and get very ill. |he may need injectable antibiotics as soon as possible.

Dr Claire Demmer
dee says:

February 26, 2013 at 12:07 pm

hi my guinea pig is sick i got him from a minor 10 shop where he was in with 2 other huge guinea pigs who i think were raping him, he cant walk he has not eaten for 2 days (besides the ittle bit of weat bix i smoshed up and managed to use my finger to push into his mouth) i got him on thrusday it is now tuesday and he had not poo so i checked his back side to find a lump of crap stuck so with the help of toilet paper i remved it and since them he has been pooing heps and its all runny and sticky and really smelly i have been suringing water into his mouth every so ofter to give him something to drink i have had him wrapped in a tea towl holding him all day i dont want to leave him to die alone. the only time he makes a noise is when i pick him up he makes a small noise at me witch i think is beause he might be sore, he can pick up his head not not walk or really move in anyother way i live in a small town so the vets out here dont really see guinea pigs as pets and i dont know what else to do for him please help!
Your own vet says:

February 6, 2013 at 12:56 pm

Dear Sean and Leoni,

Asthma doesn’t always show up on an x ray. Many cats with early asthma can have a normal x ray in between attacks. It is only when the asthma is around for a while that one sees signs of bronchitis on the x rays. To definitely diagnose asthma your vet needs to do a bronchial wash and or a scope. Since both these procedures need a general anaesthetic it is advisable to wait till the cat is a little more stable. Usually if I suspect asthma then I put them on antibiotics and a low dose cortisone for a week to see if they stabilize first and then it is safer to anesthetize them and one usually still gets a diagnosis.

Dr Claire Demmer
http://www.yourownvet.com
sean & leoni says:

February 6, 2013 at 6:07 am

Hi there,
We have a 2 year old cat named Banks. He is a Bombay mix.
He is normally a very healthy and active cat and we haven’t had any previous probems.

This is what happened over the last week:
*Saturday – coughed one time and seemed fine after that
*Monday – vomitting from 1pm until Tuesday morning (by 2am the vomit was just white foam)
*Tuesday – took him to the vet where he was given 2 injections and went home with metronidazole and ranitidine
*Wednesday – still very sluggish and isolating – started coughing (every hour or so, through night)
*Thursday – morning – crying non-stop, very uneasy/ seemed paranoid, extremely restless and seemed to be looking for something in the house, still coughing. We took him to a different vet who took Xrays and blood work – told us to take him off the meds
*Friday – Banks still coughing and behaving the same way – still hiding and isolating. Called vet for update – blood work showed CK at 10,000 and vet gave us metacam.
*Saturday – morning – Banks seemed to have a hard time breathing, coughing got worse – took in to vet again and showed him videos of feline asthma online (this is exactly how Banks was coughing). Vet ruled out asthma based on Xray and switched medication to sucralfate.

The coughing continued to worsen over Sunday and he seemed to have a very hard time breathing. We managed to record the couching episodes a number of times and took Banks to an emergency hospital on Sunday evening.

Emergency put him on a breathing device and took more Xrays. They diagnosed asthma and gave him a shot. Also prescribed prednisone, which we were instructed to start today (Tuesday).

We had sent the coughing videos to the vet already and he asked to see Banks Monday. We took him and more Xrays were taken. Vet agreed with asthma, said it had started to appear since last Xray. Said to go ahead with prednisone.

Banks seemed better this morning but my husband had concerns during the day regarding his behaviour. After speaking to the vet, he took him back again… now the 7th time. The vet checked ears etc, and said he’s not convinced on the asthma diagnosis but Xray does show signs of bronchitis but no ear infection found.

Vet’s final comment was that something is wrong but he can’t figure it out. More blood work was done and we’re waiting now….

Observation – Poop is now very dark brown, nearly black and hard.
Your own vet says:

January 17, 2013 at 12:56 am

Dear Jessica,
She sounds as if she has tooth pain, perhaps an infected, or broken tooth or a cavity in one of the teeth. It’s always better to have your vet have a look inside her mouth to see f there are any abnormalities.
Your own vet says:

January 17, 2013 at 12:53 am

Hi there,

It depends on whether it is one one side or both back legs. if on both back legs, you are most likely dealing with an allergic skin, but if only on the one side, the most likely thing would be an infection of the local skin there which could be either bacterial, viral or fungal. Have your vet do skin scrapings and smears and uv light test on the hock to help diagnose what it is.
jessica says:

January 12, 2013 at 8:54 pm

Hi, my dogs lower jaw has been quivering/shaking every time she closes her mouth whenever she yawns. I think that its maybe because shes in pain, because she does has arthritis in her left leg. I really need answers so hopefully you can help me
Riska says:

January 12, 2013 at 12:03 pm

Hi i would like to find out about dry skin on my dogs back paw “hock”. She has very dry flaky skin on both sides of the back leg, but only on the “hock”. No sign of dry skin on the rest of the body. She nibbles on it on the odd occasion so not sure how itchy it really is. Any suggestions of what it could be? She is a 4 year old Maltese. Thank you very much.
Your own vet says:

December 30, 2012 at 4:15 pm

Hi Victoria,

It’s easier to email the vet directly for a quick reply if you have an emergency. She may be sick. It sounds like she is quite ill, possibly with a respiratory infection and I would get her to the vet for antibiotics and a full check up as son as you can.

Dr Claire Demmer
http://www.yourownvet.com
Victoria says:

December 15, 2012 at 10:20 pm

Is my Gerbil dying? She’s been acting lethargic,eyes are half closed, and goes limp in my hand. Shes not energetic like always and makes a tiny soft squeak once in a while (not a normal squeak). She’s about 2 1/5-3 years old, i’m really sad and scared. I don’t want her to die :'(
Your own vet says:

November 28, 2012 at 3:49 pm

Dear Elizabeth,

It sounds as if he may have hurt his back. I would suggest that you take him to the vet asap as if a back problem is left, it can get worse and meed surgery.

Dr Claire Demmer
http://www.yourownvet.com
elizabeth says:

November 24, 2012 at 2:16 am

i have a 7 year old male beagle, he used to be very active, but for the past 2 days all he does is lay around, doesnt want to eat drink or play and then early this monring when he would try to get up and walk around all he does it cry it has got to the point where we are currently carrying him to the outside to the bathroom and back in. we are very strapped for money so anything at this point will help i cant afford a 300$ vet bill all at once please help
Your own vet says:

November 6, 2012 at 10:39 pm

Dear Courtney,

What you are describing is like a sty but if it doesn’t clear up with eye ointment, or gets snagged and bleeds, it is usually advisable to remove it as they usually get bigger over time. I would take him to the vet in the next few weeks and organize to have it removed.It’s basically a blocked eyelash gland.

Dr Claire Demmer
http://www.yourownvet.com
Courtney says:

November 6, 2012 at 5:12 am

Hey,

I have a 7 year old shih tzu and last year when I took him to the vet for his check up and annual shots he had a bump on his eyelid that was making his eye water and have really bad eye boogers and the vet gave me some medicine for it (I’m sorry I don’t remember its name.) The vet said to put that on him and he will be just fine and he didn’t seem like it was a problem. The bump never went away but it did stop irritating his eye, and never seemed to bother him. About a month ago I come home from my morning class and he had either scratched it or snagged it on something and it was bleeding. I didn’t take him to the vet because I just wanted to see if he was going to act okay and he hasn’t been acting like it is bothering him at all. But I was just wondering if I should be concerned. It has no weird coloration or anything its black which is the same color as his eyelid skin and it basically looks like a sty but its been there for about a year.

Thanks,
Courtney
Your own vet says:

October 17, 2012 at 10:24 am

Hi Dorit,

If the mark looks like it is a scab that comes off and bleeds, he should go to the vet. Also if the hair seems to be falling out or the skin seems to be crusty.
Dr Claire Demmer
dorit harvey says:

October 11, 2012 at 3:05 am

sorry was that reply for me my cat was thirteen and a half with a long brown mark across the top of his nose my cat seems fine, do you think I should take him to vet thank you. Dorit
Your own vet says:

October 3, 2012 at 7:34 pm

Not normal. Rather take her to the vet.
Your own vet says:

October 3, 2012 at 7:33 pm

You can use a little cows milk as that acts as natural laxative. But I would advise taking her to the vet rather to have them have a look at her as this has been going on too long now.
Dr Claire Demmer
Your own vet says:

October 3, 2012 at 7:32 pm

Hi Joey,

What tests have been done and what medicine was prescribed?

Dr Claire Demmer
Wendy Kennedy says:

October 2, 2012 at 6:57 am

Sorry she hasn’t had another bowel movement since 230 yesterday morning and she lays in her litter box Is that normal?
Wendy Kennedy says:

October 2, 2012 at 6:53 am

Her belly feels normal I’m thinking she’s constipated because she has only had two bowel movements in a couple days I was told to give her tuna from the can that’s in water and pumpkin in a can I did that and she had a bowel movement that was hard and she’s eating and drinking now but has had another one she’s breathing fine and plays a little is there something else I can give her to help her go? Thank you
Joey says:

October 2, 2012 at 2:24 am

MY CAT HAS A BLADDER INFECTION I NEED HELP!!!!!
Your own vet says:

October 1, 2012 at 10:07 pm

Dear Valerie,

Your cat should he hospitalized with a catheter left in for up to three days.Most cats will not respond to simply draining the bladder as you have to wait for all the swelling from the blockage to go down and the stones and plugs to pass out the catheter before they can heal. If it continues to be a problem there is an operation where the penis is removed and an opening created that allows them to urinate and not get the problem again. However most of these cats respond really well to being fed a prescription diet such as the urinary or c.d formula (and nothing else.) I assume that since he’s had this problem before he would have been on that food already for a few years to prevent it happening again in most cases. At home these cats should be fed wet food (also prescription diet ONLY) to help.
If you have any more questions pls e mail either vet@yourownvet.com for a reponse in a day or go to our paid link https://yourownvet.com/i-have-an-animal-emergency/

Dr Claire Demmmer
http://www.yourownvet.com
Your own vet says:

October 1, 2012 at 10:02 pm

Hi Valerie,

The email links are working fine on this side – when you click on them an option for your various e mail programs should come up and they are working fine in both g mail and thunderbird. We have not had anyone report this error with outlook before and the page has been running for three years now. Perhaps try using a different email client/program.
Your own vet says:

October 1, 2012 at 10:00 pm

Hi Wendy,
She may have a fever – the best place to feel is on her belly underneath to check if she feels hotter than normal. Many cats won’t eat when they have a fever and they usually need veterinary attention as it is usually an infection of some kind causing the problem. I would take her to your vet as soon as possible.
valerie coning says:

October 1, 2012 at 2:16 pm

BACK AGAIN! My cat is thirteen and a half years old and is suffering from a “solid” bladder caused by a blockage in his urethra. Been at the vet for two nights attached to a drip to calm him and a catheter which worked well. Once back home his bladder started to fill again and next inspection confirmed that it would again become solid. Vet said nothing more could be done (5 years since the cat had a similar problem – once before that!) and better to put him to sleep. No way. Took him home – he is starting to eat a little wet food again; purring; affectionate and even attempting to go out into the garden. My question:- Is there a medication which I can put into his food (or manually pop down his throat) which would increase his thirst so that his instinct would be to drink much more water than normal please?
valerie coning says:

October 1, 2012 at 2:10 pm

I am trying to contact you but each time I am given an Outlook email site and it keeps saying that I have made an error as the site is not recognised, so I am trying this to see if “anything” will go through to you – once I know I can contact you with my question “I WILL BE BACK”.
Wendy Kennedy says:

September 30, 2012 at 8:08 am

I have a 3 yr old female cat she just started not eating a lot nor drinking a lot and she feels hot Idont know if its because she’s blac and white or if she has a fever she’s only had a bowel moving once in 3 days I’m worried about her please help thank you
Your own vet says:

September 22, 2012 at 3:11 pm

Hi there,

This isn’t normal behavior – your kitten may have a viral infection such as FIP or feline parvo or a contagious organism known as toxoplasmosis. Rather take her to the vet immediately.
Your own vet says:

September 22, 2012 at 3:10 pm

Hi there,

It depends on how badly she was bitten and how long the tick was there as to whether she will walk again. I would take her back to the vet and have them double check her spine and back legs to give you an accurate idea.
TeDeshi says:

September 20, 2012 at 6:19 am

My kitten wont eat and is getting too skinny and now she barely moves and her legs and mouth twitch or jerk and she cant walk she just falls over…does shhe have tapeworms or is she having another problem
ebony says:

September 19, 2012 at 12:30 pm

it was the paralysis tick but i just wanted no who long it willtake for her to be able to walk again and there is nothing for the vet to be able to do now.
Your own vet says:

September 19, 2012 at 11:01 am

Hi there,

Take her straight back to the vet.In some countries like Australia she could have tick paralysis which can be permanent unless it is treated. if you don’t live in one of those countries she may have slipped a disc in her spine which may need emergency surgery. Please take her straight back to the vet asap.
Dr Claire Demmer
ebony says:

September 18, 2012 at 9:09 am

hi my minture dashhound has had a tick on her and we took her to the vet were they gave her the treatment she needed its has been two days now and she still dosnt have any movement in her back legs i was just wondering how long it will take for the movement to come back or will it not ???
Your own vet says:

August 25, 2012 at 1:12 am

No don’t worry – he’s just playing – that’s perfectly normal behavior.

Dr Claire Demmer
Courtney says:

August 22, 2012 at 6:03 am

Att night my kitten gets wild, crazy hyper and attack everything! His tail gets super fluffy and does a weird sideways hop when I pass by him. I gave him about a tablespon of lactose free milk when he woke up and now hes crazy. Is that the problem? Should I be worried? Hes about 2 months old
Your own vet says:

August 10, 2012 at 8:35 pm

Hi there,
I found the article you read. It did say that adults can take a lot longer than chick and that sometimes it was necessary to remove the perches altogether once the claw was taped. I would try this but don’t use sand or grit paper on the floor of the cage and move the food and water down as well.If the claw is overgrown it would also need to be clipped and if it seems to be affecting a number of toes you might be looking at skin mites.
Your own vet says:

August 10, 2012 at 8:30 pm

Hi there,

Giardia causes diarrhoea usually as the primary symptom, not itching. Your bird may more likely have feather mites or a behavioral disorder known as compulsive feather plucking. I would get drops for the mites from the vet – they are applied on the back of the neck, and also make sure he is eating the correct diet with plenty of greens in the diet. if he doesn’t come right rather take him to the vet for a check up.
Your own vet says:

August 10, 2012 at 8:26 pm

You can bathe the eye with weak red bush tea and see if it clears but in rabbits the tear duct can sometimes become blocked and needs to be cleared under anaesthetic. If it doesn’t clear up with washing with dilute red bush tea three times daily, or if the eye is matted closed or seems to have a wound on it or the eye is blush in color, rather see a vet/
Your own vet says:

August 10, 2012 at 8:24 pm

No that is not normal for the skin to get stuck over the penis. It can happen easily as the hairs get stuck and the skin rolls inward like rolling a pair of socks. The danger is that the rolled skin can get very tight and cut off the blood supply to the penis which can make it very painful, swollen and sometimes even die and parts Please take your pet to a vet.
Jake says:

August 1, 2012 at 2:42 pm

My dog had sexual intercourse and the skin of his penis did not get back?i think its already 2days is that normal or it will cause death?thank you
jalen says:

July 31, 2012 at 11:50 pm

hi my rabbit i think has the pink eye and i was wondering what i should do and are there any home remedies for this?
Marlys says:

July 28, 2012 at 4:35 am

We have a 9-year-old spayed female English Cocker that has been acting quite strange lately. She has always wanted to come in the house right after I let her out to go potty. Lately she stays outside for hours and does not want to come in. Today she took off to neighbors even though she has an invisible-fence shock collar. When my husband brought her back, he had to drag her in the house. She laid on the couch and trembled. She has had Lyme disease and other parasites in the past. She is 9 years old. She also has been overall hyperactive, panting a lot, and not eating quite as much.
She is very temperamental and I have been kicking her out of our bed at night. Recently I let her sleep with us again and for a day I thought that helped, but it didn’t change after that. She really can act like a brat, but it has gotten a lot worse lately. I have tried to give her more attention but it seems not to help. I decided to put her back on Doxycycline again tonight (after the episode) because she has the recurring Lyme disease.
kathleen says:

July 27, 2012 at 10:02 pm

Hello,
I have an adult canary with slipped claw. I read an article on how to bandage it with medical tape. This did not really help the canary would sit in strange positions and the claw would somehow make it to the front again. I would love some advice on this subject. Thanks!
albert noble says:

July 17, 2012 at 12:51 pm

Please guys my bird is always itching his skin and plucking his feathers in pain i suspect graidia but how much of ronidazole or other med shall i give him and for how long and the way i should give it to him ( in water or hand fed ) please it tears my heart every time he screams contact me on e mail
Your own vet says:

June 18, 2012 at 2:32 pm

Hi Aliana,

Cats are pregnant for about 56 days, just under two months. They will usually start to look for a nest in the back of a cupboard, for example near the end of their pregnancy and for about a day before the birth, they may stop eating.They don’t bleed or heavily or give off a heavy discharge.Sometimes all you see is a light mucus discharge about a week before the birth.It’s best to work back to when you cat was is season, if you saw the signs.

Dr Claire Demmer
http://www.yourownvet.com
aliana says:

June 12, 2012 at 11:44 pm

hi i was wondering how i would know when my cat isgoing to give birth
Your own vet says:

June 3, 2012 at 11:56 am

Hi Amber,

As long as there are no wounds and there is no swelling of the feet or the joints of the leg, it shouldn’t affect him when he is young, but feet that are severely curved in may lead to arthritis when he is older. If the legs are badly bent, it may indicate that he didn’t receive enough calcium in the diet when growing up – this happens when they are feed seeds or grain only and no worms or green leafy vegetables. if you feed him only seeds perhaps correct the diet now or get a calcium supplement to add onto the food.

Dr Claire Demmer
Amber Skaggs says:

June 1, 2012 at 7:29 pm

my goose has feet that are curved in, is that bad?