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2y/o Maine Coon coughs like he has a hairball but nothing comes up.

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Hi,
My 2yr. old cat Tony (Maine Coon) coughs like he is trying to get rid of a hairball but nothing ever comes up. He is shaved so he shouldn’t ingest too much hair.

Now he is sneezing like crazy! Could he have allergies? He is behaving normal, playing and eating Natural Balance Duck/Pea formula.

Thank You,
Mary

Our dog’s fur on her feet turned orange and is missing between toes. Help please!

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Hello,

Our dog has lost her hair between the toes of her rear feet. Also the fur on top is discolored to a reddish-orange.

It has been this way for several weeks now and I’m not sure if she ever had it before since we adopted her just this year.

What is the cause of this?

Thank you for your help.

Allergic reaction to Frontline Plus

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Our dog had an allergic reaction to Frontline Plus. He broke out in welts and sores.

The vet prescribed prednisone and tonight he is panting like crazy, in addition to drinking and urinating frequently. The vet mentioned that panting might be a side effect but I am worried he is panting so fast.

Is there any concern with it progressing to a heart attack or other worse issue? The prednizone did seem to help the skin, but the panting is frightening.

Cindy

Should Doxepin be given to dogs on thyroid medication?

Monday, July 27th, 2009

I’ve read that Doxepin should not be given to dogs who are taking thyroid medications. Is there any additional information on this?

Thank you!

Kitten with terrible diarrhea sharing cage with another cat.

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

My kitten is between 6-8 wks. She has terrible diarrhea.

She has been sharing a large cage with another cat. This cat is about a year old. Both were rescued.

The older cat has diarrhea too.

I have them both on an all protein diet now. No gluten in the hard cat food.

Is this a good idea, or should I go to prescription cat food? Is there any alternative natural cure I can try?

Thank you,

Deanna

Special needs kitten – manx syndrome

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Hello, I am in desperate need of any help/advice you may be able to provide.

I have a 9 week old kitten who was diagnosed by a local vet with ‘manx syndrome’. He was born w/o a tale and as a result, he has no control over his bowel movements. He walks on the sides of his back legs also. The vets only suggestion was to put him to sleep- but I refused to take that option.

He is very playful, and seems to enjoy his life- he also has a great appetite. I notice that his belly is swollen though, and he does bleed from the rear at times.

I am currently using baby socks for diapers and when I change him I apply betadine solution to keep him clean and a little antibiotic ointment as well.

I want to help this little guy have the best quality of life as possible- any help you can provide is appreciated.

Major concerns: Loose stools, bleeding, swollen tummy.

Thanks, God Bless

Want to add a second cat to a 1 cat house. Help.

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

I want to get another cat but I already have one. She’s about 7-8 yrs. old.

I plan on getting a male that’s about 1-3 years old.

What is the best way to introduce him to the household?

Frieda

Strange looking growth on my dogs paw between his toes

Friday, July 24th, 2009

I just noticed this strange looking growth on my dogs paw between his toes. Maybe you have an idea of what this is.

What is this?????

What is this?????

What happens if my cat licks frontline?

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

What happens if my cat licks Frontline?

Marie

My dog has a UTI and nothing is helping!

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

My dog has a uti everything done for her has not helped.

Her vet won’t listen to me.

She will not eat, has the shakes, is in pain and coughs up mucus.

I have taken her 3 times in the last week and she is no better. Please advise me what to do.

She seems to be having a hard time getting her breathe. Her vet is not answering and I need a second opinion.

Please help