Doggies Get Stressed And Anxiety Too – Here’s Some Natural Help On Today’s “Woof Wednesday…
Doggies get stressed and anxiety too – here’s some natural help on today’s “Woof Wednesday” post http://wellnessfromkipperskitchen.wordpress.com/2014/05/21/natural-support-for-dogs-with-stress-and-anxiety/
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Anything To Create A Barrier To Protect The Skin From Wandering Jew? ? T-shirt Not…
Anything to create a barrier to protect the skin from Wandering Jew? ? T-shirt not likely to work, how about liquid bandage type of thing?
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Today, Twice, Cookie Had A Longish String Of “snot” Hanging From Her Pee Pee Region…
Today, twice, Cookie had a longish string of “snot” hanging from her pee pee region while on the walk. She seems fine otherwise, pays no attention to it and I haven’t seen any since. Woot is that about now? (seemed odorless and colorless)
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Cindy Flick It could be mucus. But I would talk to the vet about a urine test for infection. Does she pee a lot?
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Jana Post author Yeah, that’s what I thought, that’s what it looked like – mucus (that’s why I called it snot 😉 ) It looked clear with no color. Will see vet Mo if it happens again. No changes in urination, no attention to vulva, nothing wrong with vulva as I can see.
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Jana Post author Yeah, that’s what I thought, that’s what it
looked like – mucus (that’s why I called it snot 😉 ) It looked clear
with no odor. It was quite long, like the yo-yo a human might get with a runny nose.Will see vet Mo if it happens again. No changes in
urination, no attention to vulva, nothing wrong with vulva as I can see.What would cause this? Excitement? Heat?
Hello 7mo Old Siamese Neutered On Fri Will Not Keep Cone On.. Has White Raised…
Hello 7mo old Siamese neutered on Fri will not keep cone on.. Has white raised spot thats black/blue Stopped oral diluted metcam as was prescribed this am & Primary vet not helpful, taking to emergency clinic tonite. What could this be?
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Is It Still Epilepsy If My Dog Only Had A Seizure At Age 5…
Is it still epilepsy if my dog only had a seizure at age 5 and then 9?
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Jana Hi Elizabeth,
from the way you’re asking I’m assuming that it was diagnosed as epilepsy the first time around? At the age of 5 it would be a likely diagnosis. How was it diagnosed and was it treated in any way?
“The two most important factors in the diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy
is the age at onset and the seizure pattern (type and frequency). If
your dog has more than two seizures within the first week of onset, your
veterinarian will probably consider a diagnosis other than idiopathic
epilepsy”http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_dg_epilepsy_idiopathic_genetic
Onset of seizures in a dog older than 5 years, it can be metabolic or neurological (a lesion like a brain tumor).
So the question on my mind would be, is it the same thing as it was four years ago or is there something else going on? If it was me I would want to revisit this with my vet.
http://dawgbusiness.blogspot.ca/2012/10/really-angry-vet-winstons-first-seizure.html
Is It Possible For A Dog To Be Epileptic But Only Has Had One At…
Is it possible for a dog to be epileptic but only has had one at age 5 then at age 9?
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Jana Epilepsy is really a diagnoses of exclusion. Was he diagnosed with this and other causes were ruled out?
This is a good article on seizures
http://dawgbusiness.blogspot.ca/2012/10/really-angry-vet-winstons-first-seizure.html
Zoey Has Been Doing This Since She Became Older. We Now Roll Up All…
Zoey has been doing this since she became older. We now roll up all rugs, clear countertops, remove plush toys, let them out repeatedly before leaving. This happens whether we are gone for 2hrs or 6hrs. We understand it is probably the anxiety that causes her to urinate and defecate. We also understand the behaviors are related to the same. But it is so disheartening and honestly, frustrating, when we return home to find what she has done. We are now trying the wall plug phermones, trying not to make it a big deal when we leave or come home and most importantly, trying not to react when we discover her latest destruction.
To make it worse, my 1 male who is dominant will mark her urinated spots if we do not clean and neutralize it sufficiently… which we always try to do. It seems the issue is cascading and we are at wits end.
Any thoughts?
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Brian Downie Sounds good and thanks! We will setup an appointment with you to get a general checkup and talk about behaviorists.
Brian and Ericka
One Of My Older Cats, Fluffy, Is Favoring His Left Eye; Upper And Lower Lids…
One of my older cats, Fluffy, is favoring his left eye; upper and lower lids are pink. Tender to the touch around the eye. I plan to call for an appt in AM but is there anything I can do tonight to relieve obvious discomfort?
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Sandy Post author Dr. Magnifico:I saw Dr. McCarthy today and it does not seem to be anything serious with Fluffy’s eye. No signs of scratching or cornea damage. A good flushing and antibiotic should resolve the issue. Thanks so much!!!
My Dog Started Shaking And Foaming At The Mouth….what Could Be Wrong
my dog started shaking and foaming at the mouth….what could be wrong
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Based On The Latest Research, What At What Age Would You Recommend Spay (GSD)
Based on the latest research, what at what age would you recommend spay (GSD)
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Jen McKnight As young as your vet will allow. At the humane society I work at we do them as young as 8 weeks due to the high volume of animals we receive and need to get into homes. Most private vet clinics like them to be a little older but I would assume most vets would do it around 4 months.
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Jana Post author Ok, my bad, I guess. This is the opposite to what I was looking for it the latest ideal age, taking health aspect into consideration (orthopedic health, cancer)
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Christina Chambreau Most importantly, Jana – there is no one right answer. Studies do not take into account each individual difference, so I do not recommend basing your decision merely on statistics and studies. I
strongly recommend finding an integrative veterinarian with whom to work. This
is a person trained in many different approaches, including using conventional
drugs only when absolutely needed. Working with one can increase the chance
that your GSD can live a long and healthy life. By evaluating the subtle clues of health, they can help you make the best decision. There are good ones and great ones, and a few
homeopathic veterinarians will consult by phone or email.I agree with Krista. For my holistic clients who can absolutely promise they will never leave their in heat female alone for a single minute outside so there is no possible chance of getting pregnant – I recommend waiting until after their first heat at least, maybe longer.I also agree with Jen – when you are working with shelters and seeing too many homeless animals – spay and neuter at 8 weeks. One problem with that is there are some indications that animals spayed and neutered that young have aggression problems as they get older, so then end up back at a shelter!
Yes, protect Cookie’s belly from contact with the Wandering Jew which seems to be causing a reaction on her skin.
I’d be cool with clothing, as long as
– it stays on
– doesn’t get caught on everything
– covers the areas while allowing to pee and poo normally
I did contact the place, I don’t think winter suit would work in the summer? I explained to them what I wanted, first they directed me to belly bands (not enough coverage and likely would travel); then incontinence panties (covers the wrong area LOL) and then dog shorts and trunks
http://www.baxterboo.com/l.cfm/dog-clothes_dog-shorts?
The representative says would cover belly and thighs while letting the dog to eliminate. Unfortunately, there is now “bottom” view (either photo or schematic) to show what is and what isn’t covered down there. Also doesn’t say whether there are different ones for male or female dogs. If unisex, probably quite a bit of the belly would need to be exposed …?
She’s getting a reaction only on the belly, groin and thighs – areas with less fur. The rest of the body doesn’t have a reaction. So that’s the areas I need to try to protect.