My 3 Year Old Dog Was Diagnosed With Chronic Kidney Failure After About A Week…
My 3 year old dog was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure after about a week of vomiting, lethargy, and not eating. After less than a day in the hospital her BUN came down from a 227 to a 200 and when I visited her in the hosptial I could tell her mood was night and day from when she was admitted to the hospital, much more energetic and happy, which I took as a very good sign of her health. So I guess my question is what can I expect? What are her realistic chances of recovering from this?
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Looking For A Pet Sitter To Come To My Home While On Vacation
I Have 2…
Looking for a pet sitter to come to my home while on vacation
I have 2 cats and 1 needs insulin twice daily
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Krista Magnifico Hello Sandy,
Can you send us a private message on our Jarrettsville Facebook page? Or call and ask for Diedra at the clinic. 410-692-6171. We will do our best to help.
Can My Dog Get Sick From Eating A Small/tiny Piece Of An Eyeliner Pencil?
Can my dog get sick from eating a small/tiny piece of an eyeliner pencil?
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Julie Brader I would phone your Vet and ask for advice…and tell them how big the eyeliner pencil was. It may pass through your dog, it may get stuck. Better to check with your Vet.
I’ve Had A Kitten For Almost 2 Months And Have Adopted A Friends Older Cat…
I’ve had a kitten for almost 2 months and have adopted a friends older cat. My kitten tries to be friendly but the adult cat hisses and tries to attack. I have put them in separate rooms with the doors between them slightly open and each has their own food, water and litter box. Should they get along better over time? I feel sorry for the older cat because she seems stressed out and won’t leave her hiding spot, even though the kitten is being friendly.
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Sarah Just like with anything else, the will take time. Giving them each their own space is a great start. A perch and a play tree might be a good idea to look into for both cats. The older cat may just need more time to adjust. Best of luck and congrats on your new cats!
My Dog Has Had Diarrhea And Frequentcy For 3 Days. He Is Otherwise His Normal…
My dog has had diarrhea and frequentcy for 3 days. He is otherwise his normal self. What can I do at home?
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Julie Brader Any dog with diarrhoea for this long needs to see a Vet. Take a sample with you. There could be some underlying cause which needs Veterinary treatment.
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Jennifer Taylor If it were my dog I would take him or her to see the Vet. There could be many causes each which would be treated differently. In the meantime I would feed a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice. Best of luck, hope your buddy is feeling better soon!
What Would Cause A Cat To Never Clean Himself. He Looks Awful & Is Getting…
What would cause a cat to never clean himself. He looks awful & is getting matted clumps of hair. He will not let me brush or comb him. His fur is dull & sheds all year, i know this isn’t normal. Can anyone help me figure this out please..?
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Jennifer Taylor Cats stop grooming for many reasons. Sometimes it is from stress and sometimes there is a medical reason such as arthritis or an underlying health issue or even a dental issue. I have run into this with my own cats, with my older girl it is simply because she is arthritic and she tends to spend more time laying than she did when she was younger which causes the matts. She tolerates me brushing them out and occasionally I do shave the areas that tend to matt the most. Once we returned home from vacation to find one of our cats a matted mess, he had been fine 10 days prior. Turns out it was stress related. Our house sitter reported that he spent the majority of the time hiding, he simply didn’t adjust well to the change in his routine. I would take my cat to see my vet not only to determine the cause but also to help in de-matting. If left the matts will continue to get larger and will eventually start to pull the skin causing wounds. Best of luck in getting your kitty comfortable again!
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JoAnn Sevey Post author Thank you for answering Jennifer, everything you mentioned is absolutely worth checking into… The cat belongs to a friend who does take great care of her pets. This cat is maybe 6 or 7 yrs old, spoiled rotten & never really has been very active, he’s more like the big lazy guy who just wants to lounge around, eat & sleep. I read your answer to my friend & she has made an appointment with her vet. Thanks again for taking the time to reply.
I Have A Siberian Husky With This Horrible Scabbing On His Nose.
He Has Been Looked…
I have a Siberian Husky with this horrible scabbing on his nose.
He has been looked at before and the vet had no suggestion as to what it was and simply told me to use Vaseline or neosporane. Nothing worked. Do you have any advise or suggestions? Thank you, Mary
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Mary Fischer Post author Yes they tried and failed. The sedative they gave him never put him out so they didn’t do anything. He can be aggressive. I have to find a new vet. 🙁
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Julie Brader Hi Mary….I would be inclined to ask your Vet to do a biopsy. You will know what it is and hopefully get the correct treatment. . His poor nose does look very sore indeed.
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Krista Magnifico I agree with Julie!! In areas where there is poor pigmentation and sun damage I worry about skin cancer like squamous cell carcinoma.
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Julie Brader Hi again Mary…hope you find a new Vet soon. Good luck and please do let us know what happens ?
Question For Krista
Hi…wondered If You Could Give Me Some Advice? As You Know I’ve Had…
Question for Krista
Hi…wondered if you could give me some advice? As you know I’ve had Blue with Anal Sac Carcinoma and his mum Rio with Thrombocytopenia. My gut feeling is to keep all chemicals away from them both. I’ve been using a Homeopathic Essential Oil Flea spray and putting Rose Geranium on their collars as fleas and ticks hate the smell.
Not seen a flea all Summer till yesterday when a big one crawled off Blue and onto my arm. YUK! It was pretty slow, I caught it easily. It obviously didn’t like the spray on Blue’s coat otherwise it would have burrowed in not crawled off. No blood in it so hadn’t bitten him. However one flea and there’s probably more fleas. I wondered if you think Frontline Spot on would be safe to use on them both? It just sits in the hair follicles and doesn’t go into the bloodstream like some of them do. Thanks Krista hope all is well with you xxx
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Julie Brader Post author RESPONSE FROM KRISTA VIA EMAIL..she suggested I put this on the site as it may well help others.
“Hello! I always recommend my patients will be ok with a flea and tick preventative. Even with concurrent health issues. If you don’t use one you will get fleas. I don’t know of a safer product that has worked better. I know many of the Holistic Vets try other things but I just haven’t seen them be effective.
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Krista Magnifico Sending lots of hugs from the left side of the Atlantic! Xoxo
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Julie Brader Post author Sending big hugs (and licks from the crazy Spaniels) back ?! Xx
Hi Dr. M. Please Check Your Facebook Messages. Thanks! Terri
Hi Dr. M. Please check your facebook messages. Thanks! Terri
I Believe My Dog Has A Small Seroma And I Am Wondering If I Should…
I believe my dog has a small seroma and I am wondering if I should or shouldn’t take her to the vet?
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
A seroma typically occurs after a surgery. Was your dog seen by a vet recently? Could it be trauma? The only way to differentiate a seroma from any other kind of swelling is to see your vet for an examination. They can aspirate it and give you an idea as robita cause. And from there help provide a treatment plan. -
Krista Magnifico The photo doesn’t appear to be a seroma. I would ask about suture reaction, infection and dehiscence.
I would chat with your regular veterinarian. If it was an ER where your dog was treated their primary goal is to get your pet stable and back home. Your regular veterinarian can help establish a treatment plan and go over prognosis. My dog was 11 when diagnosed with kidney failure, initially she was given just days to live as she did not respond to fluid therapy. We had her for 10 months that I will be forever grateful for. She did need to stay on a food recommended by our vet and we also did go in for regular bloodwork to monitor her. Best wished to you and your pup!