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Jana | 10 years ago
How Long For Drontal Plus To Kill Tapeworm And Could The Death Of The Worm…

How long for Drontal Plus to kill tapeworm and could the death of the worm cause stomach upset? (no vomiting, just upset)

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Diedra Cardamone | 10 years ago
Does Second Hand Smoke Affect Pets Like It Does People?

Does second hand smoke affect pets like it does people?

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  1. Jana

    Yes, it does.
    http://m.petmd.com/blogs/thedailyvet/dr-coates/2014/june/risks-second-hand-smoke-dogs-and-cats-31821

    Moreover, there is such a thing as “third-hand smoke” when it comes to pets. “You know the smell that lingers in smoking areas, and on clothes and hair after a party or a night out? This is “third-hand smoke”, a cocktail of toxic residue including arsenic, cyanide and lead that gradually coats every surface. Second-hand smoke eventually dissipates from a room, but the third-hand threat remains.

    Not only does it linger, it grows with each invisible coat. And on every surface it touches, it combines with the chemicals in the carpet, the chemicals in the upholstery, the chemicals in the laminate flooring, in the silk flowers in the vase, every iPad and cell phone, and on the surface of every pet bed and toy. It even builds up on our pets.

    We can wash our hair and launder the clothes, even steam the carpet, but how often do we thoroughly bathe our pets? The residue builds up on them as well. When they groom, lick their paws, chew their toys and nuzzle their noses down into those plush beds we provided, they are in direct contact with the cocktail of every environmental chemical, cleanser and airborne toxin.”
    http://www.dogcancerblog.com/blog/smoking-second-hand-smoke-third-hand-smoke-and-dog-cancer/

  2. Sue Bona

    Yes it does, and it’s my understanding that it affects them worse.

  3. Kelly Furgason

    Yes indeed. We had a dog come into our rescue from a home where it lived for years with an owner that smoked . It was confirmed the dog had severe emphysema from the second hand smoke:-(

  4. Diedra Cardamone Post author

    Thanks everyone! No one smokes in my house (thankfully) but I was extremely curious about the answer. I now feel knowledgeable if I ever need to share with someone else.

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Jana | 10 years ago
What Could A Dog Get Hookworms From In The Winter/subzero Temperatures? Bunny Poop?

What could a dog get hookworms from in the Winter/subzero temperatures? Bunny poop?

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
Hello People Of Pawbly, Specifically Friendly Vets.
My Dog Is Not Doing Well And I Need…

Hello people of Pawbly, specifically friendly vets.
My dog is not doing well and I need some advice.

I just moved from a house with a doggie door that allowed for bathroom time, any time. Now I am working on a schedule and trying to get into a routine with my pup (2 y/o red heeler/terrier mix). For the most part it’s been fine. I have him in the kennel when I’m at work from 6-2 Monday through Friday and only live 5 minutes from work. I take him out right before I leave And right after. He sleeps with me at night.

Last Friday, I took him out before going to bed, waited forever but no number 2. I woke up the next morning and there was crap- a LOT of crap- more than I thought caninely possible, all over the floor of my room. Normal color, texture. I blamed myself for not waiting long enough and let it go.

So last night, same routine, didn’t crap. I ran him around for 20 minutes trying to jostle whatever loose. Nada. So I figured he could wait until morning. I was awakened at 3 am by horrible, hot steaming dog land mines all over My bedroom floor again. Same color and texture as normal.

So I out him in his crate For the rest of the night Because I think since he’s a den animal He won’t go crappin it up in there. I take him out before work And come home to a crime scene.

In his crate, he is huddled in the corner, and this wave of old sour milk or something hits me and there are puddles of yellow liquid that I’m assuming is crap since I didn’t smell bike and there are other, little piles of similarly colored solid poo elsewhere. He hadn’t eaten since the land mines the night before.

I take him outside and he pisses and squirts out a little more diarrhea and keep straining for another 2 minutes but nothing else comes out. There is a little blood now on his backside from straining so hard.

I googled it, and it said right now it’s acute, if it persists, to take him in. He seems in good spirits except was ashamed when I came in and as I was cleaning up after him. I was going to feed him but Google told me not to for the day.

I should also note: at my previous residence I lived with an elderly relative who used her early stage dementia to feed him whatever the Hell she wanted. “Oh I forgot you told me not to”- Fritos. Peanut butter sandwiches, leftover foods. And now he is only eating the expensive all natural food I give him.

So I don’t know what to do. Is it an adjustment period to the new place (only been here 2 weeks) is it the change of diet? Is it my bathroom schedule? Is it stress from being alone all day?

Any advice would be fantastic. Thanks guys and gals.

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Jana | 10 years ago
Curious If Anybody Knows This: How Long Since Feet Get Uncomfortable (dog Lifting Feet) To…

Curious if anybody knows this: how long since feet get uncomfortable (dog lifting feet) to frostbite?

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  1. Jana Post author

    Sorry for the misunderstanding; our guys are fine. The lifting feet is only temporary and we always rush back indoors. Though one morning hubby had to carry JD from a potty break because he refused to move. I mean from the time when they notice their feet feel cold to actual frostbite. We had a number of “mad dashes for cover” and I think we probably had more time than that … ?

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
Can A Dog Get The Flu

Can a dog get the flu

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Jana | 10 years ago
Cattails Are Not Toxic To Dogs, Right? (the Brown Top)

Cattails are not toxic to dogs, right? (the brown top)

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kathy welsh | 10 years ago
Is It Okay To Feed My Golden Retriever, Bella, Apple? (In Small Quantities)

Is it okay to feed my Golden Retriever, Bella, apple? (In small quantities)

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  1. Adam Wysocki

    Small quantities of apple make a great dog treat. Our dog Crusher loves them.

    We try to avoid seeds and stems and we don’t offer him dehydrated apple slices.

    In the summer time frozen apple pieces are one of Crushers favorite treats!

  2. Jackie Gutshall

    Our 10 month old chocolate lab loves apples as a special treat. You can also make apple ice cubes we slices of apples drop them in the water in an ice cube tray. 

  3. andrea Lee Roundfield

    My girl pups LOVE apples; my little guy eats them – he’ not impressed.

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Diedra Cardamone | 10 years ago
I Am Interested In Making/baking My Own Dog Treats. What Ingredients Are The Best…

I am interested in making/baking my own dog treats. What ingredients are the best and are there some that are best to avoid? I have 3 dogs: 8 yr old Border Collie mix, 12 yr old Jack Russell, a 2 yr old German Shorthaired Lab mix.

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  1. Kaz Kallin

    I make my own treats all the time since I have one dog that is on a vegetarian diet.  Peanut butter is a good ingredient, so are blueberries and bananas.  We use oat flour in all the treats we make and substitute maple syrup for sugar. 

    http://www.dogtreatkitchen.com/blueberry-dog-treat.html

    That’s the recipe we used as a starter and have experimented since then. 

  2. Kelly Furgason

    Making your own treats is easy and fun! There are lots of recipes online and treat recipe books you can use too. Almost any human recipe can be modified for pets. For dogs and cats omit the sugar. They do not need it and will never know it’s missing.

    You can use regular flour or omit it if your pet has an allergy. You can use oat flour, rice flour, buckwheat flour, quick cook or regular oats. Grated carrot, applesauce, peanut or nut butters, eggs are also common ingredients

    Steer clear of salt, garlic, onions, chocolate

    Pinterest also has lots of recipes for pets too

    Have fun!!
    -Kelly

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Jana | 10 years ago
Any Diseases A Dog Can Catch From A Feral Cat Poop?

Any diseases a dog can catch from a feral cat poop?

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  1. andrea Lee Roundfield

    I would believe so especially if the dog isnt healthly, a pup or senior an or not current with vaccines, heartworm treatment, etc. I’d imagine so.

  2. Laurie McDowell

    Tapeworms is the biggest risk. Many a barn dog have had a steady diet of all kinds of poop and lived to tell the tale however.

  3. Jana Post author

    Good question. Glad nothing really scary is hiding in that. I’m not sure whether it’s so yummy or whether the guys wanted to “remove her marking” of their territory 🙂