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Frontline plus reaction in dog. I need advice.

Monday, October 19th, 2009

I administered Frontline plus to my dog (11 lbs) first treatment, three days ago, he has been to the vet twice with diarrea/vomitting, red spots.

The vomiting has stopped still has diarrhea and now he will not eat and just lays around tail down.

My dog was prescribed Metoclopramide 5mg w tablets twice daily and Amforol #3 1/2 tablet twice a day.

I really don’t know if I should give him more medicine, he has had so much already.

Do you have any other advice for me?

Karen

Dog with recent rabies vaccination is now ill. Are these connected?

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

My dog had a recent rabies vaccination.

He is now vomiting,shaking and panting, two episodes this week.

Could this be from the rabies vaccination?

Joyce

Feral cat with a sore that looks like a burn wound. Pictures

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

One of my feral cats has what looks like a burn wound on its right rear leg. Is there anything I can do for it being its a feral cat and will RARELY let me touch her.

Is there anything I can put in the food to help? Would spraying Neosporin on it harm her if she licks it. I am just worried it will get infected and the possibility of her dying.

I have attached a couple of pics, I apologize if they are huge.
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Ebbi

Besides myself with fleas! Help!!!

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

I absolutely don’t know what to do right now.

I have this terrible flea problem, and I have done everything. I vacuumed, shampooed the carpets, put down that carpet sprinkle stuff, used the in house spray, bombed every room of the house, sprayed outside, and frontlined my animals…

Then my friend brought her dog over, and now he is covered in fleas.

One of my cats and my dog seem fine now. But my other poor cat is having some sort of reaction or something. At first I put a flea collar on him and then noticed that all the hair was missing on the bottom part of his neck. So, I took it off and did the frontline. He has no fleas, but now he is missing all the hair on his chest and one of his legs.

I feel like a terrible person. I feel so bad for him, but I don’t know what to do.

Nichole

Puppy test positive for giardia

Friday, October 16th, 2009

What should I do if my puppy tests positive for giardia?

Thank you,
Tiffany

Cortisone for Cats?

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Help! My cat has been vomiting at least 2-3 times a week, several times a day for almost a year now…She makes this awful “screaming” noise just before she vomits, and while she’s throwing up, it looks like it’s very violent & painful. She’s a very loving, playful kitty, and acts normal when she’s not throwing up. Recently, she’s started throwing up more often (her record is 7 times in one day) and now has what looks like gravel in her vomit. She’s not eating her kitty litter, and I haven’t seen her eat anything foreign.

My vet has done many tests, but has no clue what could be wrong with her, and has just given her a shot of cortisone to help “correct” the problem. He says if the shot stops the vomiting, he’ll prescribe pills for her. Is this good for my cat? Is this solving the problem, or just covering it up?

Thanks!

Tara

Flea problems that just won’t quit. I’ve tried everything. HELP!

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

I have a new dog & am currently using the flea control that goes between the shoulder blades. My vet said every other month, but it is not working.

I have used 2 times, 4 weeks in between.

It is now 2 weeks since last application. It seems very strong & I am concerned about toxic implications.

Is there anything else I can ask for from my vet or get from a local pet store that is holistic, organic, or not as strong?

Thanks,
Jane

Looking for dog teeth cleaning at discounted price.

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Hello,

I am on disability and I am looking to get my dog’s teeth cleaned very reasonably.

Can you please help?

Sharlen

Please help. Puppy fell and got hurt and can’t move or walk

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Help!!

I think my puppy fell and got hurt when I wasn’t home.

He won’t move or walk on his right rear leg.

He has a bruise directly above it on his belly. Please help!!!

Savanna

Cat with small white and red bump on her skin. Concern?

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Hello,

My cat has a small white and red bump on her skin. Should I be worried?

Dawne