Kara McCarty

Location: Carlsbad, California USA

Qualifications: DVM

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Dr. Kara received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University. She is currently licensed in the state of Michigan (since 1990) as well as the province of Ontario, Canada (since 2006) often working with small and exotic animals.

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Answers from Kara McCarty

  • My small dog vomited a lot and now will not eat, What do I do?

    My small maltipoo vomited alot yesterday and won't eat now. What do I do? I found a small Maltipoo a couple of weeks ago. Had him groomed, took him to the vet, she said he appeared ok. The past couple of days he vomited and won't eat. He has drank just a small amount of water. His stomach is gurgling. Seems pretty lathargic. I think he's about 2 years old. He has gone to the bathroom, but he doesn't seem to feel good.

  • Dog bowel; unable to control it

    Hello! Many thanks for such a valuable service! Our 7 year old English Mastiff, who has found it increasingly more difficult to get up from laying down, is now occasionally losing bowel control. This has happened while he was laying down and when he is walking around. It's a firm stool, not diarrhea. Could his stiffness in his hind quarters and this occasional loss of bowel control be related, and what could cause this to our otherwise healthy boy?

  • cushings disease in dogs

    Our 11 year old female Sheltand Sheepdog recently started dribbling in the house, especially at night. I also noticed that she is always begging for food. Recent labs: Alt 140, AlkPhos 451, urine sp grav 1.020, protein 2+. Our vet suggests DES for urinary problem and an Ultrasound to check her gall bladder. Actigall if positive for gall bladder sludge. Should we pursue a dx of possible Cushings first with a low dose dextramethasone challenge test?

  • Cat cancer: Fibrosarcoma

    My 14 year old cat was just diagnosed with Fibrosarcoma. We found a small lump (a bit smaller than a marble) on her back, just to the side of her spine. Our Vet removed it right away and quite a bit of surrounding tissue, resulting in an app. 5 inch scar. We were told we got it early and the lab report said 10 - 25% chance of recurrence. Now we're just waiting. Should we be doing something else such as consulting an oncologist?

  • My 5 year old chihuahua dog recently had blood loose stools

    One minute she was fine and then all of a sudden she had diarrea w/bright red blood. She then quit eating, but was still drinking. She is not dehydrated,but still refuses to eat. Have been force feeding baby cereal rice and now seems constipated. Also lethargic.

  • My cat is drinking excessive amounts of water, not urinating

    I have a 15 y/o neutered male cat. Lately he's been drinking excessive amounts of water, but doesn't seem to be urinating more than normal. I had blood work done to check for renal disease and diabetes. Both tests came back negative. His appetite is fine and everything else seems normal. Thanks for your help. Eva

  • My dog is having an adverse reaction to heart worm injections

    my dog get the injectionfor heart warm last friday the first one the next day the second. today he cough with a litter of blood What i should do? My dog got infeccted with heart worms last friday he got the first injection and next day the second for treatment like minutes a go he cough with a litter blood is been a week. What should I do? he is a german shepher 20month of age

  • Dog vomiting due to a full bladder?

    Is there any truth to the idea of a dog vomiting due to it needing to urinate or defaecate and not wanting to soil the house when the owner is away?

  • Our dog ate 5 interceptor spectrum tasty chews

    14 week old staffy ate 5 interceptor spectrum tablets about an hour ago. Our local vet wasn't sure about effects.

  • Dog not eating or drinking, and dragging legs

    I have an 11 year old Airedale who collapsed during a walk about 8 weeks ago, and has not been on her feet since. Her front legs just dangle, she gags when eating or drinking, has lost her voice, and sleeps with eyes open. She has had xrays, CSF, and CT scan. Diagnosis was autoimmune disease. She will be starting rehab on Monday and the vet has said that nothing else can be done if the rehab doesn't help. Is there anyway to get a more specific diagnosis?

  • Cat urinary tract infection-cat has had four back to back

    4 yo has had 4 back to back UTIs-we give her a 2 week antibiotic course and soon as it finishes she starts digging holes all over the yard. She has been tested for struvite crystals and x-rayed for stones and her blood work shows nothing abnormal. We have her on the urinary tract diet and she eats a combination of wet and dry food in small amounts frequently. She drinks water regularly. She is an outdoor cat who spends most all day out and nights in. I am trying Tinkle Tonic. Help!

  • My dog is biting all four paws and they are turning black.

    Sadie is 11. For several months she has been biting her feet and lower legs. She now has black spots on all four.....are the black spots something serious or as a result of the biting?

  • Dog is licking vagina and has ball like object hanging from vagina

    I think she is in heat she licks her vagina a lot and I came home and saw like a testicle sack hanging from her vagina. What is it and does she need surgery or what?

  • Can newborns or kids catch canine herpes from a dog

    are newborns and kids at risk with a dog that has been exposed to canine herpes

  • Is Sentinel for flea prevention dangerous?

    I give my almost-2 year old Catahoula mix Sentinel for flea prevention. We recently heard that Sentinel can cause liver failure and other terrible ailments. How do you feel about Sentinel vs. a topical preventative (Frontline) vs. nothing at all? MANY THANKS for your answer... SP

  • Dog diarrhea

    9 mo Boston w/ acute idiopathic diarrhea and terrible gas. She is on Science Diet i/d and Hill's hypoallergenic treats. Recently started giving her Blue Buffalo Mini Bars treats with yogurt and banana as main ingredients. She has been tested and cleared for all parasites and GI PCR Panel test. Any advice on what to try next?? First bm of the day is usually normal and firm, then as she goes during the day (on occasion) turns to soft, lighter colored, sometimes mucous in stool. Stools smell horrible and gas is even worse.

  • Cat has heartworm; what would be a good treatment?

    I was reading the Q&A's of Dr Richards and am pleased to find so much useful information. I've rescued the lone survivor of a feline hoarding situation. She's tested positive for HW and since we are a non-profit rescue, our funds are limited. We want to do everything possible. She has a heart of gold and is a wonderful companion. What would be your plan of attack in this situation and do you know of any organizations that would work with our limited funds? We are located in N.C.

  • Dogs eye: scratched cornea

    My dogs are adopted. They have the same dad, but different mom's. We were told that we had to adopt both because they play so well together and they came from the same owner. At the time of the adoption, we noticed that one of the dogs had very bad tear staining under one eye. Upon closer examination, we saw that his cornea was separated. This was in his left eye. The dogs play so rough with each other and now the other eye has the same problem. Should we take him to a specialist?

  • Frequent dog ear infection

    My German shepherd keeps getting ear infection but this time her ear is really red and smells bad and there is pus. What is this? I did the vinegar and water wash and it helped a little but there is still some pus and her ear is still really red and inflamed.

  • Dog heartworm meds are consistantly used-still need to take to vet annually??

    We live in an area where mosquitos are rare. My vet started my dog on HeartGard last year. I have had the dog on the med continuously. Now the vet says I need to have her tested every year. Is that right?

  • Dog weight; why is my dog not gaining weight?

    had puppies not gaining eight puppies are 6 weeks old

  • Dog has skin problems-how should I add Omega 3

    My german shepherd has had skin problems. I have added an egg a day and some sweet potato to her diet. How can I get omega 3 in her meals? Her skin & coat seem much better since I have added the egg & sweet potato. I feel that she may lack omega 3 in her diet. Should I try to add this and in which form?

  • Dog's urine has blood in it

    4 month old Lab had runny stools for about 36 hours and is now peeing in small amounts everywhere. Urine does look to have a small amount of blood, or a red tint to it.

  • Dog has diarrhea and is vomiting

    My dog is vomiting and it has bleeding diarrhea, what should i do? She has been like this for over 4 days, since yesterday she hasn't been eating.

  • Cat spaying-eosinophilic granuloma

    My cat is 2 yrs old and has eosinophilic granuloma , I have given her steroid injections ( 2 over the 2 yr period,) but the granuloma is controlled now with homeopathy medication . I am planning to get her spayed. Does Eosinophilic granuloma pose any additional risk while spaying her? pl reply with any advice

  • Cat has diarrhea-how much imodium?

    5 week old kitten-I got my kitten three weeks ago and he has diarrhea. He has tried flagyl, panacur, tylan and albon. I have tried three different types of cat food and hills prescription diets. I have added pumpkin, rice and chicken for the past five days. Nothing helps. He has had his stool tested. Negative for parasites. I read on your site that you can use Imodium. How much and how often for a 3 lb kitten?

  • cats eyes; two different sized pupils-symptom of peripheral vestibular disease?

    Our 1 year old cat shows all the symptoms of peripheral vestibular disease (head tilt, walking in circles, loss of balance) but her pupils are two different sizes and will not react to light, can anisocoria be another symptom of this disease? If so, what would be the best treatment options? Please help.

  • Kitten diarrhea

    I have a kitten 7 weeks old (not sure of age). He is eating solid food (Purina Kitten Chow). Issue is he has diarrhea. Is he too young for deworming? It does not look like worms is the issue. He eats well, drinks well, and is very energetic. Any suggestions?

  • Dog leg seems stuck

    Our staffie cross who is 13 months has developed a problem with her back legs, she is fine walking and running most of the time but occasionally one of her back legs seem to lock, she seems stuck for a few seconds as she tries to move then it frees itself and she is back to normal. We don't have a lot of history on her as she is a rescue dog.

  • Do all female kittens have nipples?

    Do all female kittens have nipples?

  • Dog with low glucose with high insulin

    i have a 7 yr old pit bull female that has low blood sugar and the vet suspects high insulin as cause for about 2-3 wks she would get twitchy then lose balance then she had a seizure then about 30-45 min later had another then about 2 hrs later she had another shes never had this problem before usually energetic never showed signs of problems till 2-3 wks ago what could be the cause of low glucose and high insulin and is it curable

  • My dog's eye is black.

    We have a dog who has unexplained bruising on its side which has resulted in a hematoma which needs to be drained. The dog also seems to have a black eye. No known trauma has happened to this dog. Is there something else that could be causing this?

  • Is my dog in heat?

    I have an 8 month old black lab puppy. I have noticed some baldness on her. Also her vaginal area is swollen. This is my first female. Is she in heat or is something else wrong? I haven't noticed any blood. My older male black lab that is fixed has tried to mount her. He also sniffs down there on her alot. A couple weeks ago she had some discharge. Thanks

  • My dog has a golf ball lump below his neck line

    My dog Wyatt Earp is a Border Collie/Bichon cross. He is ll years old. Playful and fiesty. Recently he has a golf ball lump below his neck line to the left. He and one of my border collies got into a fight. Could this just be from that? Wyatt's my life. He gets very nervous at the vets.

  • Heartworms

    I live in CO at 9000 ft so HW's are a non-issue. We visited family in TX for 2 wks - my mom gave me some heartgard + for my 12 yr old dog (prescription for her dog, same size & weight) W/in hours he became lethargic, couldn't seem to lift his tail, depressed, lost weight, etc. We took him to the vet & had a "weak" pos. on the HW test. Due to age we decided not to treat. 30 days after the HW pill he's doing great, back to normal. Vet says the pill had no side effects. Not sure what to do now.

  • kitten has bloody stools

    My 6 month old male kitten has been having a few bloody stools, I think its because its straining but I'm not sure if its the food that i have him on.

  • My 3 yr old had diarrohea 2 days ago.

    He is a 3yr old healthy wsd. He started with diarrhea 2 days ago. I fasted him for 12 hrs, then fed him chicken and rice. He still has slight diarrhea which is orangey in color and smelly. Should I go to my vet or is there anything else I can do ?

  • Diarreah and Constipation

    I have a 7 year old Lhasa Apso who had been having diarrhea on and off for a couple of months and then consistently for about 2 wks. Now she is constipated but when she does go, it's diarrhea. I've had her stool checked and no parasites were found. She has been taking an antibiotic and a probiotic for 5 days and no change. I've been feeding chicken & rice for 2 wks. Her normal diet is Blue Buffalo Lamb& Rice supplemented with their canned beef food. I am at a loss with what to do.

  • Dog vomiting

    I saw my 13 year old cat Simon projectile vomit for the first time. I have not seen him ever vomit like this. It was clear, with most his dry food still undigested and a couple pieces of grass in it. It even looked like it surprised my cat. Is projectile vomiting something that has to be seen right away or am i worrying too soon over nothing. I just took him in for a check up and some labs and the vet says he seems pretty healthy, red blood count a little high. Thanks!

  • Feline Kidney Disease

    At what point do you suggest euthanasia for a cat with kidney disease. I don't understand when to tell that the quality of his life is not worth it. I love my cat but I don't want him to suffer and the vet won't help me answer the question.

  • Cat's bladder the size of a softball

    My 8 yr. cat Layla has been at the vet for 3 days. Her bladder is the size of a softball. They drained & xray & found a small mass blocking her urine flow, they don't know exactly what it is or what to do, they are thinking experimental surgery to move bladder over & allow her to urinate through small opening in lower abdomen, HELP! she also is the only cat out of 7 in household to be diagnosed with leukemia & never goes outside, I am so worried for her!

  • heartworm treatment and preventative

    I adpoted a 3yr old shepherd mix that was treated for heartworm with immiticide-3 injections completed on 7/25/10. Also has been given heartguard every month since 5/10. My vet retested yesterday because the dogs records did no indicate which test he received. He retested negative for microfilaria and positive for adult heartworms. My vet told me that in is very dangerous the give him heartguard and has told we will not consider giving heartguard again until his test in 1/11 shows no heartworms. My question is, shouldn't he be on heartguard to prevent any future heartworm?

  • Dogs eyes are shut after rolling eyelids in after surgery

    My dog did not have entropion until he had a surgery for his tear duct. Could the vet have caused the entropion? My dog had surgery to put his tear duct back in. He rolled his eyelids in after the surgery. The vet took the stitches out and he still rolled his lids. He was rolling them in so hard his eye shut all the way.

  • My dog's penis has been bleeding and discharging

    Hi, my neutered male mix' penis opening has a small amount of blood and discharge he wont stop licking, what could it be? I have a 7yr old neutered German shep/ Lab mix, for the last couple of days he has been licking his penis area. Today I looked at it and there is a small amount of blood right at the tip of the opening and some clear/ yellowish discharge. I plan on taking him to see the vet, but I just cannot sleep knowing there might be something really wrong! What could it possibly be? The blood looks very pinky- not bright red or brown, and it is just at the base of the opening.

  • Dog Skin Problems

    My dog, approx 2 1/2 yr 23 lb llaso/shitsu mix seems to chew on himself. The spot swells, gets raw he'll stay on that one, then start another. When fur grows back it's brownish, rather than his gray. Vet gives steroid shot & antibiotics. Does NOT know cause. Rec University of FL vet clinic. Pet is on Science Diet Sensitive Skin food. Pet gets groomed every mo & 1/2. PLEASE help him. I'm failing him. Thanking you in advance. Caren Holliday :(

  • My dog has long spaghetti like worms that curl?

    my sons puppy just past in his stool very (that also didn't look like stool in appearance)long white like spaghetti worms that curl. The first time this happen. What are they, and is this dangerous to us, my son?

  • My dog has hard anal glands, what to do?

    my dog is scooting occasionally, just collected him from the grooming parlour and the guy said he could not get anything out of his anal glands but they very hard!!! what to do?does he need to see a vet?

  • My cat has fleas that are killing him, I've tried Frontline to lemon

    hi i have a 17 month old tabby, he is an indoor outdoor kitty, hes getting skinny in his hine quarters just forward and up of his hine legs. about a month ago he ingested some poison almost died we got him antibiotics since then he hasnt been the same, he has this look in his eyes i cant explain it and hes not as feisty as he was. i have not gotten him the outside shot needed. the fleas are killing him ive tried everything from frontline to lemon juice. i love my kitty can u help thanks denicev

  • Can dogs get a heart valve replacement?

    Yorkshire Terrior 11 years old vet said he need a valve replacement, but not available at this time ... true??

  • How can I treat my cat's mastitis at home?

    I just found out my nursing queen has mastitis in one of her glands. It is just firm, not quite hard, and slightly tender to her. I know it requires treatment but what can I do at home until I can take her to a vet?

  • Any OTC canned food with low magnesium for a cat

    OTC canned food for urinary crystals Our cat has had three bouts of urinary crystals. He has been on Royal Canin SO 30 canned food for some time, but now that we have moved, none of the local vets carry it. I would like to try weaning him off of it anyway, but don't want to go through the crystals again. Is there are good OTC canned food with low magnesium, high moisture? We tried him on Nature's Variety some time ago to no avail. Thanks!

  • Heartworm treatment for a 13 month old puppy

    My 13 month old pup was just diagnosed with heartworms. The vet told me he has both male, female, and babies. He shows no signs of being sick. He weighs 64 lbs. I have discovered there are two treatments: 1, two injections of Immiticide in two days, then kenneled and kept quite for one month. 2, a drug to kill the males, then preventative every month to kill any new infections, so the females die of old age. Which treatment would be best? I am very worried about keeping this dog quiet! Thanks.

  • How long will it take for newborn puppies for there eyes to open

    my dog a chiwawa she just have 4 puppies and i want to know how long it will take for their eye to be open

  • What drugs to you use for ehrlichioses and babesioses on dogs

    Hello! I'm a Vet and I1m from Brazil Here ehrlichioses and babesioses are a big problem in some places. For treatment we use doxicicline amd imidazole, and of course fluids and other thongs when ot's necessary. I would like to know what drugs you use and for how long, and if the results are great. Here we are already having resistence of some drugs. Thank you and I read every article you published on twitter! That's awesome!

  • I need to board my dog, but I have a question on vaccines

    Is protection against adenovirus type 2 as effective a a bordetella vaccine? I need to board my dog and have had him vaccinated with Canine Spectra 7, which has a dose to prevent adenovirus type 2. I need to know if this vaccine is acceptable as a replacement for a bordetella vaccine

  • my dog has an oval shaped knot that just formed on her head

    my dog has an oval shaped knot that just formed on the top of her head and tonight the hair came off the knot, what could be causing this?Lola is a 2yr old weenie dog. A little over a year ago she slipped a disk in her back and had surgery. Now she no longer has use of her back legs. She has done about 3 sessions of acupuncture, to try to help her get some feeling back.

  • Is it okay to abruptly stop prednisone treatment with my dog

    My dog had a bump on his toe, which he kept licking repeatedly, along with red eyes. We went to the vet and he was given a prednisone shot and 15 20 mg. prednisone pills to be taken every other day. He is also taking cephalexin. I am really afraid of prednisone's side effects and I'm noticing a change in his temperament after only 1 week, along with occasional panting. Should I stop giving him the prednisone? If I do, is a "weaning off" period req. after 1 wk.? I don't want to argue w/the vet:(

  • My dog has diarrhea what can i give her

    What kind of medicine can i give her she weights about 45lbs.

  • My dog has increased thirst and excessive urination

    My dog has increased thirst and excessive urination, with increased licking and panting. My male JRT has increased thirst and urination over past 3 days. He has always been a licker, but that's increased alo (I think its nervousness) and was panting tonight also until he got up to get a drink and piddle. What's wrong with him?

  • My dog just got done breeding, and his Penis is still hanging out

    Male dog Penis is hanging out... My Male Maltese just got done breeding my Female Yorkie and his Penis is still hanging out...Is this bad? and What should I do?

  • My cats nervous system has failed..what to do?

    my siamese cat gave bith to 4 kittens after which she got ill...we took her to teh vet but the dr said she has infection in her uteris n they admitted her for like a week n now her nervous system has failed n she also has got a tumour...so what should we do now???

  • What age should I expect my puppy to have her first season

    at what age should i expect my bicon x poodle puppy to have her first season and should i have her spade before or after

  • My lab dog developed seizures at 8 years old and had a tumor

    why does some dogs get seizures My lab developed seizures at 8 years old and had a tumor. How does a tumor develop

  • My dog has a rash all over her belly & some of her fur fell out.

    I have a 13 year old short hair border collie beagle mix, fo r2-3 years she has had bladder control issues. We've been to a few different vets and ran I have a 13 year old short hair border collie beagle mix, fo r2-3 years she has had bladder control issues. We've been to a few different vets and ran tons of tests, 2years ago one of them said she'd only live a month or two. The only thing I found to stop the accidental urination was changing her diet (on my own ) to Cooked grd. Beef, brown rice & green beans. We have now supplemented it with chewable vitamins. If we vary from it & give her dog food ( just tried blue buffalo) she starts to have uncontrolled urination. The problem I'm having now is she has a rash all over her belly & some of her fur fell out. Could this mean she lacks something in her diet or is it something else? She doesn't,t have fleas, she does have small tumors here and there. She also licks the rash so any of the ointments don't stay on long.

  • DOG VACCINATION

    Please help me with the following questions.I have an 11 week old puppy which I have inside all the time,except for brief walks on my lap and the visits to the vet. He has had his second vaccination 16 August and the last one will be 30 September. The vet has told me that I can walk my dog out since he has not stepped outside the house at all, but I want your opinion too. Is it absolutely safe for him to start walking outside or should i keep him inside until he has his third vaccination? Also, I want to know when I can start giving him a bath in the tub? I now feed him three times a day ,when should I switch to two times? Can I give him cooked chicken breast and pasta and canned food as well as dry kibble? Please answer as soon as possible.my e mail is [email protected]

  • Wounded dog trying to lick wound. what to give to calm her down

    wounded dog Wounded dog, constant trying to lick wound. What to give them to calm her down. My yellow lab has a huge wound which she is healing from, an 8 inch scar, and a small hole that can't be stitched up. She has a collar and is normally a very calm dog but she keeps on trying to lick her wound. We are in France on vacation and the vet here gave her calmivet which appears to be pretty potent and we were hoping to give her something less strong. She whines and is agitated. Is there anything less potent to giver her?

  • My cat started meowing in a loud, guttural, painful sounding meow

    Loud, guttural, painful sounding meow? Over the last year my 7 year old cat has started meowing in a loud, guttural, painful sounding meow. It is usually combined with widened eyes, flattened ears, and running around at full speed from room to room. Usually he meows like this just before he has to use the litter box, but increasingly he meows like this at random times. He has myocardiopathy and receiving medication. I have also had to move twice in the last 3 months. Are there specific reasons why cats meow this way? Stress?

  • My Dog a 11 year old beagle has back spasms

    My Dog a 11 year old beagle has back spasms as my vet calls them she is on predisone once a day everyother day and tramadol twice a day also robaxin twice a day. She is still on not getting better. her tail is between her legs on the day she doesn't get a predisone. An x-ray was taken her discs near her neck are some what comprised,she is fine with everything else eating fine going to the bathroom normal but her tail hasn't come up its been 2 months and i don't want her on the predisone any longer what is the problem?

  • Is it safe to give both meds at the same time with my dog

    can I give tramadole for pain and metronidazole at the same time my dog has been prescribed tramadol for pain and metronidazole is it safe to give both meds at the same time.

  • Is it safe to use Oragel on a puppy for teething?

    My 4 1/2 male Shepard puppy is teething. Is it ok to use Oragel on his gums?

  • My puppy is limping and not weight-bearing on one of his front leg.

    Golden retriever puppy, 5 months, usually very active and playful with his brother. Still walking around and doing his business, but not running around and refuses to put any weight on his right front leg, Palpitated around the hips/shoulders and elbows, and only pain is from touching the 2nd toe, around the pad, there is no damage to the pad or anything stuck in the paw.

  • Does my dog have pancreatitis?

    We have a 6 yr old female lab that was recently treated for a urinary tract infection. On her last day of medication she stopped eating, became lethargic, is vomiting and developed diarrhea. Till now she has been very healthy and never turned down food. On the third day we took her to the vet. She had a blood test which showed ALT levels above 5000. We had x-rays taken, but they showed no obstructions. An ultrasound is next. Until then she has been prescribed Metronidazole 500mg, cyproheptadine 4mg, cyerenia 6mg and denamarin. Is she suffering from liver failure,could it be pancreatitis or something else?

  • Our dogs eye was popped out of its socket earlier today

    We rushed her to the vet. They put the eye back in and sewed her eye shut. She seems very uncoordinated and antsy at the same time should we be worried. What signs should we be watching for to know if she is in distress

  • Dog has been holding up hind leg, torn tendon?

    Does a dog hold its hind leg up when it has a torn tendon ?

  • Elevated alkaline phosphatase levels

    My dog, Lucy, was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis. Her blood work on 9/1/2010 showed an amylase level of over 2,600 which caused the vet to diagnose pancreatitis. Her High alkaline phosphatase level was 193. The vet placed her on IV fluids for three days. Today, Lucy had more blood work done and her amylase levels were down to 1141 but her High alkaline phosphatase levels jumped to 737. A previous vet misdiagnosed her and gave her medications for fever and infection.

  • Dog has ear problems; flaking and smelly

    My 1 1/2 year old Chihuahua ear's have been really smelly for these past couple of weeks. I took a look at them today and the skin around and in the ear were flaking and there is a clear secretion that is coming out of it and was scabbing. A couple of weeks ago my father cleaned my dog's ears. What can I do for him?

  • Hair loss dog; suggestions for hair growth

    I have a three year old Pit bull and I have taken him to the doctor and had him tested for mange and they said he did not have it. The vet gave him a shot and gave me some shampoo to bath him in but his hair is not coming back do you have any suggestions?

  • How long does it usually take for ear mites to clear up?

    Foster cat diagnosed w/ear mites. Instructed by the vet to irrigate each day and instill 4 drops of med. Done for 3wks. Still crusty discharge from ear. Last irrigation, purulence was attached to a piece of the "crud". Was advised to keep regimen going. Concerned a more serious conditions may exist but don't want to challenge vet. Scope eval. never done to rule out Staph or Yeast. Want him to find a good home but must get ear issue cleared up first. Please advise.

  • Cat foodl; human food

    I have two questions - both related to supplementing my cats' food with human food. I keep reading how salt is bad for cats, yet their cat food has salt in it. Do I assume correctly that it is the amount of salt that can be a problem? And if so, how much is too much per meal? Also, I just read about steatitis being a problem with tuna. Can this also be a problem with salmon? I often cook up salmon heads and collars and use the meat (and some skin) for pet food. Is salmon also too high in unsat.

  • Masticatory Myositis

    Dear Dr Mike, A while ago you answered a question regarding masticatory myopathy from a Rich and Linda. The symptoms they described match exactly those of our 5 year old retriever. Only he has no problems at all eating and exhibits no visible jaw or any other pain. I was wondering what is the long term prognosis and what can we expect??? Also is this a common condition and how is it caused and what are the treatments? Look forward to hearing from you :) !

  • Incontinent Dog

    please help I have a 4 yr.o boxer bitch recently i had her at my local vet as she was leaking from behind, he did scans, a kidney test, a urine test, etc. They were all clear but he said she had a new bone developing near her bladder. He gave me medication to tighten her bladder but it really hasn't helped much. What else can I do? Would nerves make incontinence happen? I rescued her 2 years ago as she was being badly treated. She has also started to bark a lot recently, she never did this before.

  • Cat broken leg; drags legs.

    My 3 week old kitten drags her legs every time she moves, Are they broken and will heal?

  • Dog has rapid heart rate, is confused, and will not eat or drink

    My 17 yr old dog is: shaking head very confused falling & circles rapid heart rate not recognizing food or water

  • Atropine eye drops for cataracts

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  • Why does my dog have diarrhea?

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  • Is homeopathy for dogs effective?

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  • Does my 17 years old bichon dog have a brain tumor?

    Does my 17 y/o bichon have a brain tumor? She had her first seizure at age 12. It was violent and she "screamed" a loud and high pitched yelp. At the vet hospital, she had another of the same about 2 hours later. She was put on phenobarbitol and has not had another seizure since then. She is now 17.10 years old. Her gait has a skip of the front legs and the back legs are weak and unsteady. She has a wide stance, like Bambi when he was born.Her appetite is good, vision and hearing has been impaired since her seizures. Is this a tumor?

  • my cat is having trouble with passing urine

    queen cat urine problem? my cat is having troubles with passing urine,she's going on cat tray put only passing drops of urine,

  • My cat has his head cock sideways and seems unstable

    just been getting worse by the day

  • My dogs tummy is looking really swollen and tight.

    Pot Belly in older dog My 13 year old span x lab had an operation two months ago to remove large lump between front legs on tummy.The vet thought it was cancerous,she also lost a lot of blood during the operation, which they thought may be due to the disease. She recovered well from the op, but has since steadily got fatter and fatter 2.5 kilo since the op, on the same amount of food. Her tummy is swollen looking and tight. She is always hungry, mostly bright in manner, but has some quite days when she just sleeps.?

  • My pregnant cat is bleeding, and has stopped eating

    she started bleeding a week ago and stopped eating,since we dont have good vets in our area my doctor dad gave here a course of antibiotics which immediately stopped the bleeding the next day, but she hasnt resumed eating,although she's alert n active but still im worried

  • My 8 year old Boxer dog, was just diagnosed with cruciate ligament

    My 8 year old Boxer, was just diagnosed with cruciate ligament r. The surgery he wants to perform is very expensive and I wanted to know if this surgery is worth performing? He says they go in cut the bone, reposition and install a meltal plate.

  • I just discovered a fluid filled sack that seems like a cyst in my dog

    fluid filled like cyst around my chihuahuas armpit I just discovered a fluid filled sack that seems like a cyst in my chihuahuas armpit. it's move able and doesn't seem attached or hard. is this harmful?

  • My dog has a white lump that formed over her inner ear

    my dog has a size of a pea hard white lump that formed over several weeks on he inner ear what could this be what would cause this and what is it

  • My dog's nose seems to be crusting over the opening

    My minature schnauzer is 14 years old and we've noticed his nose seems to be crusting over the opening - sort of closing in. Is his ages causing this?

  • Our six week old kitten is running a fever of 106 degrees

    What is wrong with our six week old kitten? Our six week old kitten is running a fever of 106 degrees. We took him to the vet today and they couldn't find anything wrong with him. His muscles are giving out on him, and he can no longer stand or walk around on his own. The blood tests they took for him have come back normal. His two brothers and mother seem to be just fine, and are moving around like they usually do. He's always been the slowest of all three kittens. Do you have any idea what could be wrong with him?

  • My dog ate chocolate and is now very bloated what can I do?

    Is there something I can do for my dog who ate chocolate (among other things) and who is so bloated that he now looks pregnant?

  • Can a dog spread hepatitis B by clawing someone

    can a dog claw a person with hepatitis b and then claw someone else and that person come infected heptitis b

  • Why does my dog have sores on top of his head and in his ears?

    Ask A Vet? went to feed my golden retriever tonight and noticed bumps on his head. after looking closer they are scabs. thgen i looked and on the inside of his ears are the same way

  • My dog started yelping every time she gets up from laying down

    My 4 1/2yr old GSD is some type of pain My 4 1/2yr old GSD started yelping every time she gets up from laying down. I also noticed she may whine while laying down even while sleeping. It just started yesterday after she ate at her usual time around 4-5pm. After bout 2hrs.or so I opened the door to let her out when the loud yelping occurred. This is the first time and she's do her next heat soon. Shes never been mated. Pls help Thank U

  • Does my dog have cancer?

    My dog has a small bump on her back side, the size of a bug bite. I am worried because of all the talk about boxers and Caner, should I be concerned?

  • how common is a floating dog bladder post surgery surgery?

    Have you ever heard of the bladder floating after surgery and adhering to area of surgery which creates a hole in the bladder? Hence the bladder leaks, fills the dogs inside with leakage of fluid and eventually takes the life of the dog. Just didn't know if this is common or not. Very sad situation!!

  • Is there a one-time treatment for demodectic mange, or is it a lifetime maintenance issue?

    I have a red-nosed pitbull terrier. I am seeing little bald spots here and there, including one on his tail. I have another dog and they play rough. Some of the bald spots have noticeable little cuts from the dogs playing. But, not on the other spots. If my dog has demodectic mange is there a one-time cure? If not, what kind of treatment would the pup require and would it be a lifetime treatment? Thank you.

  • What can we do about this rash on my dog?

    My dog has a bad rash on his stomach. We just had a pool put in. do you think this could have something to do with the rash? What can I give him to get rid of the rash?

  • My dog ate a ace bandage. What do I do?

    My golden retriever ate a ace bandage. What do I do?

  • How does a histiocytoma behave as it heals?

    I believe my dog has one on his back (appeared out of nowhere as a red hairless bump with slightly bumpy texture; no pain or irritation). It appears to have lost the red and is not oozing a bit. Any suggestions? Worth a vet visit or is this how they heal? Thanks in advance!

  • Why is my dog constipated and uncomfortable?

    He is not eating and only drinking water. He has been trying to poop for the last 5 hours and is moving rather slowly and is restless. What is wrong?

  • Why is my neutered male cat spraying?

    In the past 2 years my 10 year old neutered male cat has begun randomly spraying in various areas around the house. About a year ago my boyfriend and his infant son moved in with me and the spraying became a daily occurrence targeted at their stuff. I have taken him to my vet who tried him on Amiltryptiline, which didn't work - he got grouchy and peed anyway. Feliway doesn't work, either with him (he goes and remarks within 1-2 hours). I don't want to put him down or give him up. What can i do?

  • Could a suden dog cyst be cancer?

    Our Domindem Pitcher has a lump or cyst on her rectum it appeared within 24 hours, any ides what could have caused it?

  • Why is my dog urinating frequently?

    I have a 10 month old Yorkie, he seems to constantly have to urinate and it's driving me crazy. He is kept in a crate while I am at work and has a hamster like drinking water holder in his crate. As soon as I come home from work I take the water away but he is still constantly having to go. Am I giving him too much freedom of water or should I eliminate it to a certain amount? Right now he is 9.2 pounds. What is the appropriate amount of water he should have per day?

  • Will my cat have pregnancy problems?

    Does a big tom cat breeding a small female cause birthing problems? We have a young female that is rather small and our tom is on the large size if they breed is she likely to have problems delivering?

  • Should I wait to spay my dog?

    A recent study showed that Rotties spayed before a year have a 1 in 4 chance of bone Sarcoma. Breeders say to delay spay of giant breeds until the dog turns 1. I don't really want to go through heat with a giant breed dog ever again. But I want to do what is best for my dog. Spay now, or in a few months?

  • What will happen to my dog after surgery?

    We have just been told our German short haired Pointer of 8 years needs to have lumbo-sacral distraction operation. We know something has to be done but are unsure of the risks involved. Do you know of any history of the operation making him more uncomfortable afterward or nerves being caught that give him more pain? I would love your opinion.

  • Why does my 7 month old dog lick fabric?

    I have a 7 month old Corgi/Chihuahua mix puppy. She is constantly licking fabric, whether it is the side of the couch, a pillow case, my sheets, my clothes, etc. She doesn't chew, just licks. Any idea on why? It is driving me crazy.

  • What do I feed a dog with kidney's disease?

    My 15 year old dog has kidney diseases and I am giving her LV under the skin 3 times a week. The problem is she does not want to eat any kind of dog food, she begs at our dinner table for our food. What can I feed her? I have tried every dog food on the market and she will NOT eat.

  • What to do for cat lymphoma?

    My cat was diagnosed with lymphoma in the throat. He is 10 years old. How do you know when or if he is in remission and for how long after the cat goes into remission do you continue to administer the chemo and cortisone therapy?

  • Why does my dog have a swollen nipple?

    What is that cyst that has grown out of the side of our dog's nipple? The nipple was swollen but not open. In the last 3-4 days it has grown in size and actually appears to have "exited" the body out of the side of the nipple. We are contacting our vet; however, I have been unemployed since summer and my spouse is retired. We have always cared very well for our pets but were wondering if you had ever seen or heard of this activity before? Urgent, please respond quickly.

  • Any advice on a lower protein homemade diet for a dog

    Dear Vet: Elevated ALT & Low Protein Homemade Diet My 7-year old female Walker Coonhound has had an elevated ALT for 6 months. Range varies from 158-400, usually in mid-300s. Tried lower protein dry kibble and Denamarin. No change. Could you advise a lower protein homemade diet I could make for her? The commercial and prescription kibbles have too high of a protein level, and the ones that are lower have inferior ingredients. All other blood panel levels are completely normal and she has no signs of liver or other disease. Thank you!

  • My dog's neck has swollen glands, what's going on??

    I have noitced my vizsla has swollen glands on both sides of his neck. They about the size of an egg. He is still eating, but wines like a typical Vizsla. He's very active for 10 years old. Will this go away by themselves or is a vet visit required?

  • Why is my 12 year old dog coughing?

    Lady has been coughing and now her face and neck are swollen with labored breathing. She still eats a small amount and drinks. What could be her problem?

  • My dog is itching and scratching until the skin gets raw

    I have a brindle boxer that was born with demodex manges in her bloodline. She was treated and has been fine for the last 4 1/2 years. Recently we had to put our 10 year old Japanese Akita to sleep, due to her overwhelming health problems. The two were very close. About 6 weeks ago, she started itching & scratching at a constant rate. She's raw in areas including front paws, left side of abdomen & chest area. She can't stop nipping at her paws. Bathed her in hydrocort shamp/lotion. Please help

  • Is the locking jaw mechinism in dogs a myth?

    I have a lab and pit bull mix and my new apartment won't allow him because they are afraid he has locking jaws. Does he?

  • Does trans dermal prednisone cause more bone softening than oral administration in cats?

    I have a 17 year old cat with daily vomiting & weight loss. Other drugs tried. Most recently prescribed is Prednisone? Told that trans dermal causes bone softening more than oral forms. Is this so? If so, over what period of time?

  • My dog is having some bleeding from her rectum

    I have a 6 year old mini schnauser she is having some bleeding from her rectum we took her to a vet and the doctor said that it wasen't her anal glands the doctor also said that she has very little bactera in her stool but treated her with Epinephrine to slow if not stop the bleeding what else could it be please

  • What can I do for a dog with a brain tumor?

    If a dog has a brain tumor, can Phenobarbitol prevent seizures or just reduce the number of seizures. Can Phenobarbitol prevent gran mal seizures? Or does it just reduce the possibility of a seizure? Are brain tumors common?

  • Why are my dog's paws blistering?

    I've got a dog, pointer/weimeraner mixed. Her paws blister, peel, and then scab over. The process then repeats. No fleas, and she is indoors. No one around here has a clue what it is! Please help. She can't even walk because it hurts her. Thanks for your response!

  • What is wrong with my cat's paw?

    My cat 5 months old came into living room crying and holding paw up was in pain. Looks odd but don't think it broken. What should I do?

  • Why does my cat have no energy?

    My four month old male kitten has gone off his food, has no energy and moans when I try to pick him up. He doesn't even want me to rub his belly, please help.

  • My dog has been chewing on my Christmas Cactus

    My Scottish Terrier has be chewing on my Christmas Cactus. Do I need to do anything for her, like causing her to vomit or ? Is it poison to dogs, what do I look for...

  • My cat is having bowel troubles

    my cat is having bowel troubles for the past three days and her stool is entirely liquid. i have not changed her diet and she appears to be fine otherwise. she does not go outside. is there anything you can suggest?

  • My dog has unusual seizures... please advise!

    Hi! I have a 4mo chihuahua who is 3lbs. Two days ago she had a seizure. She was very weak, if she would sit up she would either fall to the side or her front paws would give out and she would fall forward, when she laid down her front paws would curve inward, and he entire body sort of wobbled. This lasted for about 3-4 HOURS. I brought her to the vet immediately the next morning. Her xrays and bloodwork came back negative and I was told to watch her over the next few days to see if another seiz

  • My cat has recently loss 10 pounds and not eating and lethargic

    My cat has recently loss 10 pounds and not eating and lethargic and absent stare in her eye. please let me know if the cat has worms, has been running off, the last 2 days, had to look for her.

  • My dog has a spot on his leg, been there for 3 weeks

    cancer? Hi, my st bernard/brittany mix has a spot on his leg maybe 1 1/2 inches across that almost looks black and I keep putting bitter apple on it so he stops chewing at it. It has been there for about 3 weeks that I have noticed and has not healed. Any ideas of what this is? He is an 11 y/o healthy dog. I feed him Blue Buffalo, clean water and give him lot's of exercise. He has never had a hot spot. Should he see a vet? thanks! Theresa

  • Can metcam give a dog kidney failure?

    my persian just had her right front leg amputated three days ago They prescribed buprenex and metcam for a week.Now we only give her.2of buprenex.Ampuat is a major surgery and she is depressed and seems like the medication isn't helping I read Buprenex is for mild surgeries and metcam is not fda approved and can give kidney issues. Shes been licking her rt kidney area so its raw and has been jumping up like shes been having sharp pain. do you think metcam could be giving her kidney failure?I'm going to get her a bloodtest tommorow.I feel helpless andI loveher

  • My cat has a large lump on the underside of her stomach

    My cat has a large lump on the underside of her stomach,it went away but grew back. What could it be? Is it a tumor of some kind?

  • Is it okay to put sabb on a hematoma in my dogs ear

    i put sabb on my dogs ear that the vet told me was blood clots. my dogs ear is so swollen.

  • My dog is 14 yrs old, off balanced, eyes twitching and head tilting

    my dog is 14 years old and just all of a sudden went off balanced, eyes twitching, fulling over, and tilting his head what could it be? my dog is 14 years old and just all of a sudden went off ballenced, eyes twitching, fulling over, and tilting his head what could it be? He seems to be fine in all other aspects eg; eating, drinking, wanting to play.

  • Umbilical hernia is getting larger, more dangerous for my dog

    How do I know if an umbilical hernia is getting larger or more dangerous for my dog? Are there ways so that it doesn't worsen? My puppy was born with an umbilical hernia. It has steadily grown but I attributed it to his growth as well. Now I think that it may be getting more serious. How can I assess this and prevent it from worsening as I live in a rural community in LAO PDR and don't have access to any veterinary surgeons till about December this year. Any suggestions?

  • How much valium can I give to my 4lb Yorkie dog?

    how much valium can i give to my 4lb Yorkie? I need to knock him out completely to pull some really bad teeth and trim him too if I can. My Yorkie is 4 lbs and puts up a horrible fight when I try to clip his nails or cut his hair. I have to pull several really bad teeth and give him a hair cut but I need to knock him completely to get this done. I have some valium. How much valiiun can I give to him without hurting him or killing him? Thank You!

  • My dogs stomach is rock hard and he's shaking really bad

    My dogs stomach is rock hard and he's shaking really bad and cries when he gets picked up. What's wrong with him? He's eating, drinking, and using the bathroom fine.

  • Would i be able to give my dog 25 mg of celebrex? he's 48lbs.

    my dog had stomach problems a few weeks ago from eating a rawhide. Took him to the vet and ran every test they could. Everything came back negative so they prescibed him pain meds and a blad diet, which seemed to work. A few days ago he got into my bathroom garbage. He's still having bowel movements but seems to have an upset stomach again. I don't get paid for another week and can't take him to a vet till then. Please keep my e-mail confidential.-Rebecca

  • Does my cat have cancer, bleeds from his gums, swollen lymph nodes

    Does my cat have cancer if he keeps bleeding from his gums and has swolen lymph nodes? i have a male cat who is about 14 months old. I had him sterilized about a month ago. he was sent home still groggy and escaped from his basket and stumbled on the stairs. there was a little blood in his mouth and the next day he was fine and normal. Around ten days later he developed some bleeding from his mouth. His gums appeared black and swollen as if there were clots in them. I took him to the vet thinking this was a complication of the fall. The vet cleaned his mouth and gave him a shot of antibiotics twice over three days. However the bleeding did not stop. My husband is a doctor and thought we can give him clindamycin and prednisone for a week.The vet had also given him vitamin k but it did not help. Neither did our prednisone and clindamycine.He also had swollen lymph glands in the inner thighs and his neck.In addition he developed a red spot on the back of his shoulders as if his skin was breaking down and one of his back legs became really swolen but did not seem to hurt if touched or pressed gently. so we went back to the vet who suggested a blood test. The cat had a low platelet count and in addition anemia with a haemoglobin count of 5. he also had raised number of lymphocytes . his liver function and creatnine were normal. The vet then started giving him oxytetracycline shots and prednisone shots. these were given for five days. He stopped bleeding from his mouth but had rectal bleeding. we felt it may because of the prednisone so we treated this with flagyl and two days later all bleeding stopped and he was eating better - upto six times a day. previous to this he was still eating but needed coaxing. He had fever in all this but no diarrhea excep one stool which i noticed was liquidy. Also no vomitting. He has been drinking water too. so now we took him back for a check up after his two good days. But he sitll had fever and so the vet suggested we give him some vibramycin. I was reluctant too as his course of flagyl had not ended yet. And now this sunday he started bleeding from th mouth again and looks miserable and will not eat and is listless. all these days i also noticed he would try to eat the gravel of his ltter box or lick the pavement outside or the walls when i took him out for a bit. i assumed this was some sort of Pica because of the low haemoglobin. We live in Karachi Pakistan where not a lot of diagnostic tests are available and where vets are not that well trained. So i have no idea what this is. can it be some kind of lymphoma, or can it be dengue fever. Dengue fever is widespread here amongst humans and we have to be careful to not get bitten. Can cats get Dengue fever? I am really at a loss here. I rescued this cat from a garbage

  • My Dog with itching hair loss and many other symptoms.

    I have a Boxer/Coonhound mix. He is 3 years old and intact. When he was around a year old he developed itching, hair loss, shaking his head constantly, hyperpigmentation of the skin, and he smells awful. He also eats a ton but never gains any weight - he looks completely starved. Sometimes the symptoms will subside and he will grow his hair back, but they always come back. At one point he was completely bald. He has been treated for thyroid, mange, and bacterial infections.

  • My dog has serious bites from another dog to his face area

    He's a min pin and got attacked by our other dog who is part malamute. Bullet has gash marks on top of head, back of neck and maybe eye damage to right eye. How can we treat this. We can not afford any vet care.

  • My dog has what I think was a stye on her upper eyelid.

    stye My dog has what think was a stye on her upper eyelid.... I used warm compresses soaked in calendula tea and it finally drained on it's own. There is hair loss in the area where the stye was. Is that normal and will the hair grow back? Also is it possible it could have been another type of infection like a infected hair follicle? Thank You, Robin

  • Kittens poop in corner, not in the cat box

    My two kittens have been born and raised in my house and when they switched to hard food, their mom quit eating their feces. The problem is that they only like going in this one corner. They know where the catbox is and will use it when you place them in front of it, when you catch them right before they go. we have cleaned that area and checked for things that might draw them back there but we found nothing. Their stool is a golden color and is always pudding consistency. What else can we do?

  • Why has my dog's personality changed since we moved 6 week ago

    We recently moved into a new home. My 18 month old Dachshund is a totally different dog. He doesn't approach feeding time with any enthusiasm and is constantly whining for attention which he's always done but not so frequently. Also, he's always ridden in my truck with calm, but now he shakes and jumps around and acts like we're driving of a cliff. I'm getting a car restarint for him very soon but the behavior is still upsetting. Any suggestions?

  • Dog brain injury with disorientation. What now?

    My kitten got spayed had intravenous sedation because she has a heart rummer. coming out of anesthesia, she displayed rapid eye movement and unstable hind quarters. Now a day later, she still has a very wobbly gate and sometimes falls over. the eyes have settled , eats well, but is very unstable on her feet. the vet has explanation. Help what is going on.

  • Doxie my dog does not urinate?

    why?

  • Are vivitonin tablets the correct medication for dogs lung disease

    Are vivitonin tablets the correct medication for westie lung disease. What are the side effects of this drug.Her dosage is 1/2 50mg tablet twice a day.

  • The fur on my white bull terrier dog has started getting rusty

    why does white fur discolor? The fur on my white bull terrier (7 yrs old) has started getting rusty colored areas under his neck and on his legs. I know some dogs fur gets stained from licking but his is staining in areas that he can not reach to lick. What causes it and is there anything to whiten it again?

  • My dog has mucous coming out of her eyes and with out any energy

    Does she have a cold or should I be concerned? My Shih Tzu usually has lots of energy. In the last couple of days she has mellowed out a lot. She has mucous coming out of her eyes and is acting like she is sad. The weather is changing where it is warm in the afternoon and pretty cool in the morning. She is current on her shots but is coming up on her first birthday. Should I be concerned or wait and see if it is a cold and it passes.?

  • Will feeding raw meet to a german shepard make it more aggressive?

    Will it?

  • Glucosamine products all right for dogs joints?

    Can you over counter Glucosamine products to your dogs to helps their joints? Like the giving them, Joint Juice Glucosamine + Chondroitin Drink Cran Pomegranate,6.0 EA 8.00 LBS $4.72 , or CVS Glucosamine Chondroitin Caplets Plus Msm, 120.0 CP 0.42 LBS $19.12? Reason, I am asking is because I was looking on a national know pet supply website and of course they sell things like:Super Joint Enhancer Chewable Tablets 120ct #10496 regular price $51.49 on sale $39.99, Which has the active ingredients of glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM. As you see much cheaper @ store.

  • Any medicine for a dog to ease joint pain and or muscle strain?

    Muslce rub Is there an over the counter product that can be safely use on a dog to ease joint pain and or muscle strain? I have use Vick's vapor rub so far while gently and nice massage the area and she seems to like it. But I did not know if it was okay to use on her I chose it because of be able to use on children. I did not know if I could use something alittle strong and little more lasting or not?

  • Can dogs eat boiled chicken everyday?

    My mom feeds her dogs boiled chicken with garlic powder everyday with their wet food. She keeps out dry food for them all the time. The wet she feeds once a day.What is really safe?

  • How to keep my dog from chewing himself raw, is it skin allergies?

    I think my dog has a skin disorder. I use Frontline plus & vaccuum regularly. He hahot spots on his inner front legs & paws. What can I do to keep him from making himself covered in scabs?

  • How do you treat ear mites in dogs?

    My dog has fleas or something in his ear. he scratches so much that he yelps. It looks like raw hamburger inside with scabs & has a foul stench of something rotting inside. What can I pour in his ear to keep fleas 7 ear mites out?

  • Loss of appetite in dog with tail tucked. What's wrong?

    I have a 8 month old chorkie and recently he stopped eating but drinks water more often than usual he walks with his tail tucked and like he's tiptoeing on his hind legs. What could be causing this? I haven't seen him use the bathroom.

  • My dog is not eating very much and she is losing weight

    do we need to take our dog to vet we lost the sister to her and she does not seem to be eating hardly anything we lost the sister to shadow about 2 months ago and shadow does not seem to be eating very much and she is losing weight they had been together in same pen for 2yrs.

  • I have a 1yr old rottweiler who is limping on his left front paw

    I have a rottweiler who is 1yr old. e is limping on his left front paw. this started a few months ago and has gone from his hind legs to now his front we have brought him to a vet and he has been xrayed with no signs of any problems. would haveing him constantly on concrete do this to him and what can i give him to releive the pain he also has a bubble on his eye that the vet said his 3rd eye was infected he gave us fucithalmic vet but its not cleared up what can i give him for this

  • My dogs are having a hard time walking and doesn't want to eat

    why won't she eat? my dog had puppys 5 days ago last nite she was fine to day she having a hard time walking and doesn't want to eat but she is drinking

  • Treatments for small dog with compressed vertebrae

    I have a 11 year old Chihuahua with 2 compressed vertebrae. I don't know if it is causing him pain. He is too old for surgery and has been given prednisone. He is becoming weaker in his back legs and becoming increasingly incontinent. Is there anything else that can be done for him and will he need to take steroids the rest of his life? I want him to have a good quality of life. I don't like the idea of him wearing diapers and being carried outside to go to the bathroom.

  • My dog has developed a swollen face, redness with his eye

    My 2 1/2 year old chocolate lab within the last two hours has developed a swollen face. There is some redness above his eye, on one leg and on one si My 2 1/2 year old chocolate lab within the last two hours has developed a swollen face. There is some redness above his eye, on one leg and on one side of his chest

  • My dog just threw up, pooped and peed all at once

    My dog just threw up a lot, before I could clean that up she pooped and peed and threw up again. Is she okay? My dog just threw up a lot, before I could clean that up she pooped and peed and threw up again a lot. She's a fairly small dog, a 12 pound cockapoo. She did eat some dirt (potting soil) out of a pot last night. She looks like she feels really pitiful and is not her normal playful self. Is she okay? Is it just a stomach bug or something we should be concerned about.

  • What are the side effects of Carprieve with a dog

    House sitting a dog and notice when off Carprieve breathing better arthritis better. Was wondering what side effects of Carprieve are. She is ten years old and taking four fish capsules per day. Have googled and find nothing. thanking you Carol Morey Toodyay WA

  • My dog has an enlarged heart and dermodex mange

    Dermodex and mitoban Our 3 year old shelter mutt (terrier/poodle) has an enlarged heart and dermodex mange. She is currently taking a diuretic for her heart and an antibiotic to keep skin infections down. She has been having Mitoban dips every two weeks for a year now. However, she still suffers from spots on her tail, feet, chin, and ears. Now I am concerned about the toxicity of the mitoban to her and us. Also, this is becoming very expensive. Should we keep on with the dips? Is there anything else we should try?

  • My cat abdomen is swollen and feels quite hard

    what other illness other than FIP would cause an accumulation of a viscous sticky substance in the bellly? My 10 month old kitten has suspected FIP. His abdomen is swollen and feels quite hard. An ultrasound showed the fluid and a sample of it was sticky and viscous. His globulin level is slightly elevated at 55. He has showed no other symptoms and has a great appetite. I frontlined him 3 weeks ago which didnt work and ive done it again 2 days ago as well as drontal for worms which was overdue. He has had gingivitis for some months.

  • My dogs neck is a pinkish flesh under his flea collar

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  • Any information on alternate Cushings disease in dogs?

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  • Dog has no bowel movement in 4 days

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  • How much should a dog sleep?

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  • Cat nails digging into pads-why?

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  • Dog breath smells unusual and he struggles to bark

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  • Does neutering prevent these dog tumors?

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  • Why surgery wasn't recommended for bilateral luxating patellas in dog?

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  • Sudden low back/base of kitten's tail tenderness

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  • What are deramaxx side effects?

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  • Dog advantage problem. Why does my dog react this way?

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  • Dog liver enlarged with lesions and fluid retention

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  • Swollen puppy eyes with pus and two large growths on both side of his neck

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  • Symptoms of cat calici and changes of survival?

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  • Growth on dog butt and she keeps biting it open

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  • What medication can I use for dog joint pain?

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  • Rescue kitten sudden death. Can you tell me what happened?

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  • My dog vomited worms

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  • Lump underneath my dog's eye?

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  • White dog fur discoloration

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  • Kitten limping, should I take to vet?

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  • Can I give Sam-E if Prednisone is being used?

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  • Dog stumbling and can't keep balance

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  • Scabs under kittens' chins and on top of head

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  • Which is better for my cat: wet or dry food?

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  • What could be the effects of an electrical shock in a cat?

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  • My old poodle has dog cataracts. Where should I take her?

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  • What can I expect from my dogs pregnancy?

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  • Dog anal bleeding after deworming. Should I take him to the vet?

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  • What is diabetes in dogs?

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  • Dog vomiting more over time

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  • Dog vomiting with head shaking

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  • What are some side effects of the antibiotic novalex?

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  • Will my dog get sick after he ate a small piece of onion?

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  • Preventing dog bloat

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  • Dog behavior - car aggression

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