Our 12+ year old dog likely has a synovial tumor in his knee. He has a
fair amount of arthritis in legs and spine. Is it too much to hope that a
dog that old would be ok after an amputation?
Thanks for any thoughts you can share.
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Question about a tumor on my dog’s knee
Friday, June 8th, 2007Cat asthma suggestions?
Friday, June 8th, 2007any suggestions for treatment of cat asthma?
thanks
Lab with tumor. Need some advice
Friday, June 8th, 2007I have a 13 year old male Yellow Labrador Retriever who has suddenly (I think) developed a tumor on him abdomen above his hip. When he walks it bulges out when he puts his left hind leg forward. Anyway, I took him to his regular veterinarian today who did a needle biopsy on the tumor. From this he determined that it is a solid tumor (not a fatty deposit or a fluid filled cyst) and he want to surgically remove it. He said he couldn’t determine from the cells that he extracted whether or not it was benign or malignant. My question is whether or not it is common practice to surgically remove tumors on dogs without knowing exactly what you are dealing with? My dog is already beating the odds (he’ll be 14 in a few months) and if he has a benign tumor that he can live with I’m not sure it would make sense to put him through a surgery. Oh, I guess that it’s worth mentioning that he seems to not be bothered by the tumor (no apparent pain), and he seems like his usual self… great appetite and overall healthy.
Thanks in advance for any insight/advice.
– Steve
Hip dysplasia, is there a natural treatment?
Thursday, June 7th, 2007My 6 month old mixed breed pup was just diagnosed with hip dysplasia on the left side. The
traditional treatment down here is hip replacement surgery which we have refused. I know she can be helped by supplementing diet with vitamin C, calcium, and glucosamin condroitin. Can you give any further advice on natural treatment for dysplasia?
Holistic, alternative treatment for carcinoma on cat?
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007do you have holistic, alternative treatment for squam. cell carcinoma on
nose of cat, fairly superficial on about 1/2 of moist part of nose, teenage
healthy active male.
Cat with upset stomach
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007my cat has been puking and holding his tail up away from his butt. he is
eating and drinking but i did notice his stomach tensing up like it’s upset.
do you think he might have a upset stomach? he did eat a love bug last
nite, but he’s eaten those before and nothing happened.
rhonda
Cat with Colon problems
Friday, June 1st, 2007I have a 10 year old male cat that has had colon problems for a few years, he has to keep going for ennimas because they say his smooth muscle is not pushing the poop out so it sits and gets hard and he can”t pass it. They want to take his colon out. Please any suggestion would be appreciated.
Laurie
14 year old dog has trouble urinating. Looking for natural solution
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Hi! My 14 yr old dog is having trouble urinating. The Vet put her on Amoxi 250mg caps – 1 capsule orally every 12 hours with food. Is there anything that I could give her naturally. The Vet has suggested surgery but at this age, I would rather find a natural solution if possible. Thanks for your help!
Distemper help needed
Thursday, May 31st, 2007My dog had distemper, and he now has uncontrollable clenching of his jaws. Is there anything that can help him?
Diabetic cat, want to eliminate need for insulin through diet?
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007My cat has diabetes and has just switched to PZI Vet Insulin. Early this year I switched him to Wellness Brand grain-free wet and dry food. Can a diet such as this eliminate his need for insulin?
