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Lukasz | 5 years ago
Any Assistance Would Be Greatly Appreciated. My 14 Weeks Old Golden Retriever Have Eye Infection. I Don…

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. My 14 weeks old Golden Retriever have eye infection. I don’t know what is this, could you please advice?

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  1. Sarah

    Hi there- eyes are serious. And using a photo is difficult to diagnose. It could be an injury (scratch or worse), it could be a conjunctivitis (infection), or it could be allergies…. a vet would have to inspect it closely to give a proper diagnosis and then get you the medicine you need.

    1. Lukasz Post author

      yesterday he played with the dog with conjunctivitis so I believe is just this. Thank you for youe respond.

      1. Krista Magnifico

        Your puppy needs to see the vet. If I were your vet I would probably stain the eye for any signs of injury and add an ophthalmic antibiotic and an ecollar. Please go to the vet. Mucous discharge is possibly a sign of a serious eye issue. And all eye issues in my opinion should be addressed to cover worst case scenario which is blindness. I have seen it happen in puppies. I hope that is not the case. But I never mess around with puppies OR eyes. Be well and stay safe.

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Julia | 5 years ago
Please Help!!! We Recently Rescued A Yellow Canary From Pet Smart 3 Weeks Ago. He Has Been …

Please help!!! We recently rescued a Yellow Canary from Pet Smart 3 weeks ago. He has been acting fine, loves attention, sings, perks up when you talk to him and was great all day today. He loves to stand tall and flap his wings normally. This evening we were making dinner and I walked back in the living room and he was stuck in his hooded food bowl. Within a minute this happened because I walked to stir the pot and went back and there he was. I immediately scooped him up and placed him on his favorite perch, I removed the hoods as I thought maybe they were dangerous. And reached over to give him his favorite pet on his neck and he climbed on my hand and would not get off, I wouldn’t be alarmed if this was normal for him so I kept my hand there for him thinking he maybe felt safe after feeling trapped. He kept closing his eyes and wobbling bad. He finally jumped off in about 4 minutes and kept trying to perch and would lose his balance and try to sleep but startle and lean forward doing so. He even tried resting against the bars. I have been watching him now for about 2 hours and he has finally settled in but just seems a bit off still, not seeming relaxed and cozy at his bedtime like normal. I also want to add he kept leaning forward after like he was afraid he was going to fall backwards. I just want to stay ahead of things if he is sick and with all that is going on I figured I would try here first to see if you think maybe he just got scared and will settle in now. He immediately fit right in here when we brought him home. He is such a happy and friendly little guy and we love him so much already. My daughter is so scared and so am I, he has brought so much joy during this crazy dark mess we are in with the virus threat. Thank you so much in advance and God Bless and keep you all safe.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I would put him in a very quiet very safe place and let him rest tonight. It sounds like trauma and honestly in these small guys the only thing you really can do is give them time to heal. No food no water no ability to fly or fall. Just a safe small quiet place to rest. Check on him in the morning and give him time. I hope he heals ok.

    1. Julia Post author

      I am so sorry, I am just seeing your response as I just am figuring out how to navigate this site, which is amazing by the way. I sent a fb message a few minutes ago with videos and pictures. Should a remove him from his cage now?

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Terri S | 5 years ago
Hi Dr. Magnifico. Our Cat Boogie Was Recently Seen By Dr. Ahrens For His Constipation Issues, …

Hi Dr. Magnifico. Our cat Boogie was recently seen by Dr. Ahrens for his constipation issues, and also to have blood drawn to check his hyperthyroidism. I have a couple questions for Dr Ahrens.
I prefer not calling the office, as I do not want to pull her away from whatever she is doing at that time, and it is really hard to reach me by phone.
Can you please ask her to email me at ——— or if you could give me her JVC email address so I can email her, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thank you!
Terri

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,

    i notified Dr Ahrens. please reach out to me anytime if you need anything,, be well,, stay safe and hugs to Boogie!
    xoxo
    krista

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Leslie | 5 years ago
Our 9 Y.o. English Bulldog, Max, Is Experiencing A Very Itchy Face Only On The Right …

Our 9 y.o. English Bulldog, Max, is experiencing a very itchy face only on the right side. He will scratch daily and it sometimes becomes raw. We have moved to Colorado, but have not established a veterinarian here yet. With COVID-19, I do not want to take him out to the vet unless it is the only way to treat this. Is there something I can get online? I have seen great reviews for Coat Defense which, according to reviews, is used successfully for itchy skin on horses, dogs, and cats. Do you have any experience with that product or is there something else that could address both the itchiness and the root of the problem that you might suggest?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello!
    So. Here is the problem. Your pups itch is probably too severe and deep to allow an otc to work well. Also and this is a big one, it is on the face. So you have to be crazy careful about what you use.
    I actually have used this product and it works well. But it cannot be near the eyes or mouth.

    The source is the genetics. Aka the plague of being a bulldog. The answer lies at the vets office. Start there. His history and breed make it important to go earlier than waiting for it to become a deep and difficult infection to treat and resolve.

    Be safe! Hugs to you all!
    Krista

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Karen Hesch | 5 years ago
So I Have A 2 Y/o Female Cat Who Isnt Fixed Yet But Soon Will Be. …

So i have a 2 y/o female cat who isnt fixed yet but soon will be. I also have a 2 y/o ferret. They have always gotten along as they both have free range (no one yell about thre ferret having free range please, that isnt the issue and he’s very safe) i found a 4 week old ish kitten about a month ago and decided to keep him. My fear was my cat… but to my surprise she fell head over heels in love with the kitten and now seems to think she’s his mom… that’s being said she cleans him, watches over him, sleeps with him, disciplines him and PROTECTS him… with that being said everytime my kitten and the ferret play she goes aggressively at the ferret and he runs n hides… i feel terrible and have tried to encourage them to play and distract her while they play but she’s relentless. Help!!! All my life ive had different combos of animals and have always found ways to make them get along but im at a loss here… getting her fixed should help this???

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    Spaying might help. Big emphasis on might. I would say this is going to take time and boundaries. There is no other way around it. It is very common for the family dynamics to change with the addition of a new pet. You can try to isolate and spend time independently with everyone. Or try caging the aggressor intermittently to see if that helps de intensify the situation (but better wanted it might make the stress worse). Or find a separate place for your ferret and get him his own friend. Really my biggest concern is the ferrets safety. It will take time to see if they can work it out. But I don’t want to risk him in the process. Whatever the resolution might be I encourage you to stay optimistic. Try not to make matters worse with stress or reprimand (Never ever works on animals!) and just trying lots of options. Like adjusting feeding placement and attention rewards for the food behavior.
    Ask your vet for help from a behaviorist. And get the cat spayed. If needed ask the vet about behavior modification assistance. There are lots of options there. Very best of luck!

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Sarah | 5 years ago
????‍♀️How Likely Is It That A Dog Can Get Tapeworms, Even Though They Are Up To …

????‍♀️How likely is it that a dog can get tapeworms, even though they are up to date on vet visits and vaccinations and get routine preventatives each month?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    Tapeworms come from ingesting a flea. This can be ingested off the pet or off of another animal that the pet ingests on another animal carrying a flea. Another words it is very common. The best treatment is Interceptor plus. Or if you are mid cycle on your heartworm prevention you can use drontal plus.

    Let me know if you still need anything. Take care. Xox krista

  2. Sarah Post author

    They just had their preventatives yesterday morning…. so I’m hoping IF his scooting is a sign, then that will fix it????

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michelle | 5 years ago
Hi, I’m Taking Care Of A Sweet Kitty BW, Whom Just Had A Blocked Urethra. …

Hi, I’m taking care of a sweet kitty BW, whom just had a blocked urethra. He’s able to pee on his own yet I still need to syringe feed him & I have not seen him poop in a few days. In case he is constipated I need to know if slippery elm works for constipation also. I buy it from only natural pet so its alcohol free & in syrup form. I also give him proviable, D-mannose, fluids, & pinch of nutritional yeast. If anyone knows i would really appreciate your help. Thankyou.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I’m sorry to hear about your pet. I don’t think we can help here on the advise of slippery elm but I will say very very strongly that the worst thing you can do is assume constipation in this case. If your cat isn’t eating, or hasn’t been eating on their own I will almost guarantee that the problem is lack of fever and not backed up feces. please see your vet for a confirmation if consruoation before assuming and treating. I will testify that in almost all cases people guess wrong and make their sick pets, or recovering and delicate pets much much worse.

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Richard | 5 years ago
Any Assistance Would Be Greatly Appreciated. Sophie Is An Extremely Active 12 Year Old Tibetan Terrier Who …

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Sophie is an extremely active 12 year old Tibetan Terrier who appears to have cervical disc disease. This diagnosis is not definitive, though signs and symptoms point this way. All tests have come back negative, antibiotics were not successful, so we started her on Prednisone 5 days ago. Day 1 and 2 she was a new dog. Happy and running. Unfortunately we weren’t aware of the necessity for bed rest. Day 3 she went downhill and now she is in significant pain when she attempts to get up. We addenda Gabapentin 2 days ago and this seems to give some relief. I carry her outside and she can support her weight and limp to do her business. Front right paw is most involved. Her feet will splay and she goes to her stomach in pain if she tries to get up without me helping. I have attempted manual traction which she tolerates. My question is what other medications or conservative treatments can we add (surgical intervention is not an option for us for a number of reasons). At what point can we hope to see changes. Should we limit her from trying to get up on her own, as this is the most painful for her? If so, any suggestions on how to do that?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I’m sorry to hear about your dog. It sounds like it might be IVDD. I wish your vet had impressed upon you how imperative it is to cage rest these patients. I insist on cage rest. I know everyone wants to convince me that this is cruel and they can adequately watch their pets, BUT, these guys all do the same thing. They start to feel better and start to do too much, and then they end up worse then they started out.

    I have tons of information on IVDD, Please visit my blog and YouTube channel for all the advice I have.

    you can also go to YouTube and search “ivdd krista magnifico” and all of my videos on this will come up.

    https://kmdvm.blogspot.com/2017/01/hank-cervical-disc-disease-management.html

    https://kmdvm.blogspot.com/2016/08/ivdd-days-immediately-following.html

    https://kmdvm.blogspot.com/2016/05/ivdd-dr-kelcourses-advice.html

    I am sure that all of the answers to your questions are there. please let me know if you cannot find what you are looking for.

    good luck

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Morgan Duff | 5 years ago
I Have A Chocolate Lab Chewing Her Fur Raw All Over Her Body

I have a chocolate lab chewing her fur raw all over her body

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    It is time to call your vet and ask for help. Itching can have a huge multitude of causes and there is not one answer to every cause. I would start at the vets office and look for the easy things like fleas. But it could be allergies, infections, disease, mange, etc etc. it is a long list. The sooner you get to the vet the cheaper, quicker and easier your dog will be feeling better. I would strongly recommend you start at the vets. It’s much cheaper in the long run

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Katharina | 5 years ago
Very Large Seroma Two Weeks Post Surgery On A Six Month Old Aussie. Baldy Had A …

Very large seroma two weeks post surgery on a six month old Aussie.
Baldy had a large number of hamartomas on his scalp that kept breaking open and getting infected. He was on antibiotics for 5 out of his 6 months. He had a big surgery March 10th, where they removed his scalp and pulled skin from his neck to his eyebrows. All was going well until 10 days ago when a huge seroma formed all around his neck, like a big bladder. They put two drains in for five day. Drains came out last Friday. The seroma is back. Surgeons say it’s best to just compress it unless health wise something changes, since more drains won’t help much and are risky for infection. But how big can this get and will it cause delamination in the scalp that was healing really well ( hair growing and no necrosis) . Just wait it out even if really big? Picture shows just one side of neck before it got even bigger. My estimate is a good 1/2 cup of fluid.
Also that “dog ear” is from the flap they pulled up. It was stitched again. It looks odd but that is not the problem. It’s all the fluid …

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    It sounds like your vets have done what they could and I agree with the plan that they gave you. As far as how big it might get I can’t answer that. And probably no one else can either. As far as long low it will last that probably is just as speculative. I would do what you are doing and monitor closely for any changes. It’s the best we can do in most of these cases. Good luck.

    1. Katharina Post author

      Thank you for answering. Barring an infection, could a seroma undermine the success of a large graft ( single pedicle advancement) like that? So far hair is growing and nothing looked infected or necrotic