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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A Chocolate Lab That Is 15 Years Old She Sometimes Has A Hard…

i have a chocolate lab that is 15 years old she sometimes has a hard time getting up with her age,i have just started a new product called ANTINOL by vetz petz,which is an all natural product.my question is: prior to giving her ANTINOL,for years i have been giving her 650mg(4 pills a day)of glucosamine,a daily vitamin(consists of multi-vitamin a,b,e two pills aday) and 4 pills a day of brewers yeast for skin and coat,with her now taking ANTINOL,Can she still take the other pills safely with ANTINOL,OR SHOULD I DISCONTINUE the other pills.i would appreciate a veterinarian answering my question!!!! thank you very much!

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  1. Kelly Furgason

    Hi Dale,
    I’m not a vet, just lifelong experience with a variety of animals, but until a vet see’s your post I’ll chime in. . Prior to giving your dog any supplements or other pills you should consult your vet to determine if the supplement is needed or not. Sometimes an underlying condition could be the cause of your pets problem. At 15yrs old, that’s pretty senior for a lab and I’d be thinking at this point your pet may need a heavier type of medication to help with the stiffness and pain involved with getting up.
    Looking forward to what vet’s reply.
    Good luck!
    ~kelly

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Gave Her A Flea Bath, Did The Frontline Treatment And Then Cleaned The Entire…

I gave her a flea bath, did the frontline treatment and then cleaned the entire house with a flea powder that you vacuum up after. I still found some on her, what should I do next?

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  1. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    Frontline is not an immediate kill type of product.  Is there any flea dirt (small black pieces of flea feces) on your dog?  It is possible she picked up a couple of fleas when she went out to urinate/defecate. Also, the makers of Frontline suggest treating the animals (all animals in the house) for 3 consecutive months in order to eliminate a flea problem.

    If you notice flea dirt on her then I would suggest contacting your vet about a product like trifexis, comfortis or nexgard.

  2. Crystal Plumb

    Yes she does have the little black flakes! Can I give her another flea bath? I bought some spray to put on the furniture and floors again and will be doing that again.

  3. Matthew Kelcourse

    Also – Frontline is now an OTC flea preventative that fleas are developing resistance to; so I am seeing a lot of patients with fleas and flea dirt that are using Frontline… just not very effective.

    Dr K

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
VitaHound Is Continually Evaluating And Searching For Highly Dependable Dog Care Resources. Over…

VitaHound is continually evaluating and searching for highly dependable dog care resources. Over the past 20 years we have assembled a directory of the top organizations to reference for canine care issues by category. We are currently evaluating our selection of Pet Poison help lines and or Websites. Our current recommendation is http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/, our staff would truly appreciate the opinion of pet owners on this source and suggestions on other sources. This site currently is for profit and a current survey of pet owners indicates the fees involved in any pet care service creates a real barrier to access.

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  1. Kelly Furgason

    Just bumping this into the answer section….

    from Dr. Magnifico, founder of Pawbly.com : Would love to talk to you all about this.. Krista@pawbly.com.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Hi!
First I Would Like To Mention That We Took Our Dog To See The Vet…

Hi!
First I would like to mention that we took our dog to see the vet here but he didn’t know what to do to help.
We have have a Daschund. She is quite old – 11 years. And recently was diagnosed with diabetis. She has been shivering and weak since yesterday. What could be the problem?

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  1. Matthew Kelcourse

    Hello Annija.

    Shivering and weakness can be common symptoms of unregulated diabetes and so many other conditions. Because unregulated diabetes can become life-threatening if left unmanaged, you need to seek proper medical care for her; either at your regular veterinarian or request a referral to a specialist.

    With the proper care, 11 year olds can lead many more years of a good life.

    Dr K

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Dog Ate A Wooden Skewer. I Was Just Wondering If There As Anything I…

My dog ate a wooden skewer. I was just wondering if there as anything I could do to help the pieces pass easier?

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  1. Lindsey Knouse

    If you actually saw him eat the object and you believe it can pass http://www.snowdog.guru/what-to-do-if-your-husky-swallows-a-foreign-object/I strongly recommend getting in contact with a vet, especially if it was large or there could have been more he ate. Call an emergency hospital near you. It is much easier to remove objects, if that’s what needs to be done, without a full GI system from these “bulking” diets. So there are risks to them you need to understand. Feeding soft bread and wet dog food can help in some circumstances.

  2. julie brader

    Hi Anissa, I can’t help but be concerned about how sharp the peices of wood will be. If one or more hit your dogs intestines at the wrong angle they could perforate easily.
    Perhaps you should consult a Vet about this and see what he says. I’m not convinced feeding bread will be enough to protect his stomach.
    Hope hes ok.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Cat Has A Wound On His Tail. We Don’t Know Where The Wound Came…

My cat has a wound on his tail. We don’t know where the wound came from, but it looks like a scratch, it’s not very big, and we suspect it came from a mean neighborhood cat.

However, it has a weird strand of something coming out of it that has me worried. It’s thin, about 2.5 inches / 6 cm long, roughly tan colored except in a few places where it’s dark and more red, and about halfway down its length it becomes very thin, kind of like a hair. It does seem to be affixed to his tail, though I’m not sure if it’s actually coming out of the wound.

Here’s an album with a few pictures of it: http://imgur.com/a/bTck4

Touching it is obviously uncomfortable for my cat. Occasionally he’ll lick it, and I’ve seen him chewing at it a few times as though he’s trying to get rid of it. Other than that, I see no change in his behavior. His tail still has its full range of movement.

What is this thing? Is it serious enough that we should take him to a vet?

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  1. Brian Kendall

    Just took him to the vet, and they found that the scratch on his tail was bigger than we thought and the thing sticking out was nerve tissue!

    Fortunately they bandaged him up, gave him an antibiotic, and he’s going to be okay.

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Vicky Lowdermilk | 9 years ago
I Thank Have Fleas In My House I Have Two Cat But I Have Flea…

i thank have fleas in my house i have two cat but i have flea shampoo for dogs can i use that

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  1. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    I would not use dog shampoo because depending on the active ingredient it could be toxic to the cats body.  Instead of taking chances I would just not use it unless it’s labeled for cats.  

    Actually, your vet is going to have the best options for treating cats with fleas.  Make sure what ever product you use you need to treat the house and yard.
    Good luck 
    Dr Dawn
  2. Vicky Lowdermilk Post author

    i got natural chemisty cat and kitten shampoo throw away the dog shampoo thanks for you advice

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
What If My Dog At Too Many Milk Bone Brushing Chews Because They Got Into…

What if my dog at too many milk bone brushing chews because they got into box.

What do you watch for

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  1. julie brader

    Hi Ashley, your dog got into the biscuits did he! 

    Depending on how many hes eaten look out for him throwing up, loose runny stools and obvious stomach bloating and pain. 

    If he gets these 3 symptoms you need to take him to a Vet. Hopefully he will be alright but go easy on feeding him especially today and tomorrow. It takes up to 48 hours for food to go through a dogs system and it would be wise to let all these biscuits pass through before you give him more food on top. 

    Hope hes ok! 

  2. Ashley Steinhagen

    Luckly my dogs were okay. I have 3 dogs at my house all littermates… Thanks for the reply.

    We didn’t give any dental bones for a week after that.

  3. Ashley Steinhagen

    Nothing happen and they still acted like themselves

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Is There Anything I Can Do To Get Him Used To Men? My Neighbor…

Is there anything i can do to get him used to men? My neighbor put his hand down for him to snif,he snarled and barked! I love this dog,have had him 3 days! He will let me do anything! Please help!

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  1. Rein N PadgettHege

    It takes time for a new dog to get used to his new people and surroundings. They all do it at their own pace. I strongly urge you to consult a behavioral trainer so that you introduce him and socialize him the best way possible especially since he’s an older dog that can easily have a lot of baggage. Meanwhile, just love him, give him time to trust you. As your relationship grows and he sees you as his leader, protector and family he will be more likely to trust others and situations that he is placed in with you. All these wonderful things that we share with our pets take time and a lot of patience. I just adopted a 2.5 year old Great Dane, we love him dearly. He wasn’t socialized well, if at all, and he can be a lot to handle, he’s having to “learn” how to play in an acceptable manner with our other dogs and even with us just throwing a ball. Just remember that coming to your home, even with all your love, is a huge adjustment to him. It takes the average dog about 6 weeks to acclimate to their new surroundings and begin to feel calm and secure in their new home with their new people. Trainers with behavioral expertise can give you tons of advice, to-dos, not to-dos and offer you a world of information. I can promise you that a consultation with one will help you to understand things we never thought about with adopted dogs – you will learn so much and it will help you bond even faster. I can tell you that time will change things and that you can never have a more devoted dog than one who has been rescued. Wishing you much luck and love with your new baby.

  2. evelyn zier

    Paul,tk u for advice! I aprec. It! Evelyn

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
It Is Perfectly Round And Symmetrical, Appears To Be Under The Skin (hair Is Intact)…

It is perfectly round and symmetrical, appears to be under the skin (hair is intact), fairly firm, 2 inches in diameter and doesn’t seem to be bothering my dog when touched. He was also licking his nose very frequently when it showed up along with increased sneezing. I’m wondering, What this is caused by? Should he see a vet? Could this be caused by an allergy?

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  1. Anonymous

    i’d get him in, particularly if it’s anywhere near teeth.

  2. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    Any unusual lump should be seen by a vet.  Especially before it gets any bigger