When my dog is outside in the rear of the home, we notice lately lots of flies congregate on the top of his rear end near the tail. Is there a spray that is safe for this problem? He just had a bath and he is still a target for the flies. Thanks for a quick answer.
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Lots of flies congregate near my dog’s tail even tho he’s bathed. Why?
Monday, August 3rd, 2009Treating cat for hairball problem, big problem NOW!!
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009Cat has had hairball problems 2weeks ago and again beginning Friday.
Treated with Hartz hairball meds both times.
Was OK first time, but now is lethargic and having some difficulty with consciousness. Rolls head and neck backwards. Had soft stool,caused by meds, yesterday. Sleeping a lot, could this be from weakness of not eating enough since Friday? He is 8 years, weighs abt 15 lbs, was diag. with heart murmur in 2005/06.
Has hidden some as he did when he nearly died from a cyst under his chin in 2007 until last night when he slept with me nearly all night.
Could he be dying – Do I need to take him to the vet he sees in Meridian, MS?
Vicki
I want information on home euthanasia
Saturday, August 1st, 2009Hi,
Will they put a dog down at home and how is that handled exactly?
Rae
Cat with 6 toes on each front foot, 5 each on back
Friday, July 31st, 2009HEARD KITTENS MEOW, SAW THEM, HAD TO FEED THEM , IN ORANGE GROVE NEXT TO MY HOUSE.
GOD BLESS THIS KITTEN, SHE HAS SIX TOES ON EACH FRONT FOOT, AND FIVE TOES ON EACH BACK FOOT. THE SWEETEST THING IN THIS WORLD….I HAVE BEEN FEEDING HER EVERY DAY TWICE A DAY…
WHAT IS THIS CALLED?
PAT
2y/o Maine Coon coughs like he has a hairball but nothing comes up.
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Hi,
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, 2009Hello,
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, 2009Our 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, 2009I’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, 2009My 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, 2009Hello, 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
