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Pawbly | 10 years ago
He Eats 3 Times. In The Morning Anywhere Between 5am–9am. Then Again At 2 Pm…

He eats 3 times. In the morning anywhere between 5am–9am. Then again at 2 pm and the last meal at 7 pm. Should I change the feeding schedule?

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  1. Christina Chambreau

    As a holistically trained veterinarian for 35 years, I have seen so many dogs get to their ideal weight when put onto a great raw meaty bone diet. See my website for some articles and blogs on this. sometimes we find that the energy field/quantum field also needs help with homeopathy or acupuncture to best absorb the food. There are some great practitioners in Houston (see my links page). Check out my books page for the nutrition books so you can see the amazing improvements with a fresh food diet. 

    And, yes, lots and lots of exercise is super important, though begin slowly. Maybe get some local teens who need badges or just love animals to come over and play with/walk/run. Or hire a pet walker. Head for the dog parks!

  2. Betty Cruz

    After seeing the vet, I have increased his exercise. We walk everyday for an hour. Do you think that’s enough for him? He also got neutered in January. Does this affect his metabolism or it doesn’t matter at all?

  3. Christina Chambreau

    Every dog is different, but often neutering does slow down their metabolism, or appears to. Once they are holistically treated their metabolism often returns to normal.

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Jana | 10 years ago
Would Drontal Plus Have Gotten Absorbed If Committed Four Hours After Ingestion? Gave Prescribed Dose…

Would Drontal plus have gotten absorbed if committed four hours after ingestion? Gave prescribed dose with full meal as instructed. All came out about four hours later.

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  1. Jana Post author

    I don’t think I’ve seen the pills but there was lot of vomit including liquid and what she had for dinner and treats after. But I doubt it made its way out of the stomach.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
My Dog Has A Biting Problem, And I No Longer Feel Safe Around Him He…

My dog has a biting problem, and I no longer feel safe around him he actually drew blood one time?

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  1. Lauren Lister

    is he aggressive? my female had this same problem. each time she bit i would take my hand and bob her bottom jaw. after a week she quit biting. and i mean. take your hand under his chin and swing up. 

  2. Anonymous

    please don’t listen to Lauren.

    see your vet ASAP (today, if possible) to ensure there are no medical problems causing the biting.  this should include things like a blood panel for thyroid.  once your dog is completely cleared of all medical problems, contact a veterinary behaviorist.  the directory is here: http://www.dacvb.org/about/member-directory/

    do NOT hit, knee, or otherwise act violent toward your dog.  this will not help.

  3. ashlyn hag

    My vet said I should put him down, and since the humane society won’t take him because he drew blood, should I?

  4. ashlyn hag

    My dog is a threat to my family and I am afraid that he will bite me kids, we have tried training classes, a trainer, and the humane society, anything else I should try?

  5. ashlyn hag

    Also the reason my dog bit the lady was because he didn’t get his way

  6. ashlyn hag

    Okay, thanks we had to put him down because he bit my daughter and he just gets so over protected, I know that there were other answers but my husband said their wasn’t we might get another dog do you have any suggestions for a mix breed dog that is easy to train and is medium size for under 200$

  7. Anonymous

    That’s such a shame. This may have been a medical issue. Putting him down should have been a last possible resort AFTER having a vet do full blood panels and AFTER engaging a veterinary behaviorist.

    No dog from an ethical, reputable breeder will cost auch a small sum. Please reevaluate your priorities with any future dog before running out and finding another one.

  8. ashlyn hag

    We did have blood samples and everything done but it came out normal.

  9. ashlyn hag

    He is aggressive and you should never hit any animal.

  10. jerry smith

    Kinda hate to go against the flow on this one, probably get blasted ,but here is what I experienced once. I had had a lab for about a month once and he decided to snap at me one day. I punched him in the nose and rattled him pretty good, i never had a problem after that. My grandpa used to say kick them under the chin hard as you can, but that seems a bit rough to me. Anyway, I don’t advocate animal abuse, but you could try this one time before putting the animal down…might just need a good “attitude adjustment” from his master. If you afraid to try it, then go ahead and put them down, because if he won’t change for you, he’s not going to. Sometimes a little old school works better, lol! please no one hate on me.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
My Cat Has Been Spayed For A While But Every So Often For About 1/2weeks…

My cat has been spayed for a while but every so often for about 1/2weeks male cats still hang outside the house,its like shes in heat but she doesnt show signs of being in heat,my dog also tries to hump her during this time,what could it be

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  1. Anonymous

    that really is bizarre.  for how long has she been spayed?

  2. Amy Kelly

    She’s been spayed for about 1 1/2 – 2 years

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
My Children Found A Little Kitten Yesterday That Had Both Eyes Shot Closed With A…

my children found a little kitten yesterday that had both eyes shot closed with a brownish crust on them we took some warm water and a wash cloth and cleaned that crust off its eyes but there is still a film over both eyes what should I do

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
Why Does My Male Cat Have Such Stinky Bowel Movement? I Can Hardly Stand…

Why does my male cat have such stinky bowel movement? I can hardly stand it. My female cat’s (his sister) bowel movement hardly stink and they eat the same flood and water.

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  1. Anonymous

    so, my tom has IBD.  it was a STRUGGLE to find something that worked with his system – if he’s eating something that doesn’t cooperate with his gut, he has house-clearing BMs and if left to run its course, ends up with a lot of bloody stool.

    it may honestly require a food change, and you may have to feed them separately.  i’d get him checked for any possible health problems – you never really know when something is just a little off with cats, since they never show it.  then i’d look into possible food changes.

    what do you feed now?

  2. Christina Chambreau

    This is a great example of how every person and animal have unique systems, especially digestive systems. some can be sensitive to one food and not another. The holistic approach is to see the stinky stool as one of the early warning signs of internal imbalance (see more at http://christinachambreau.com/learn-more/free-articles/early-warning-signs-of-ill-health). if any of the following suggestions helps, but you have to continue using them, you need to seek out the help of an integrative veterinarian. You can find links to all the organizations on my site under links. 

    1. Get a stool checked for parasites
    2. Add a really good probiotic (I love Mitomax – see it at my site or go to PetsMaxCity.com) and try that for 2 weeks. 
    3. If still stinky, see if he will eat raw meat (chicken, turkey, beef, etc). If he will, start feeding that with the probiotic mixed in. Then read some of the books that teach you how to feed a raw meat diet (Dr. Becker’s guide to real food for healthy dogs and cats, or anitra Frazier’s Natural Cat) so you can balance it. 
    4. do not let either cat eat dry food as it can cause some health issues, especially for the kidneys. 
    5. Learn Reiki and offer that every day.
    If you want to learn more about these approaches with personal coaching for your cat, email me for an appointment (HealthyAnimals@aol.com)

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
How Do I Stop My Male Cat From Playing In The Water Dish? He…

How do I stop my male cat from playing in the water dish? He has the floor all wet all the time. I put water in his dish then empty it as soon as he’s done drinking but I would rather leave water in the dish.,

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  1. Anonymous

    ^^ was going to suggest a fountain.

    also, i don’t know if this came to mind Dr. M, but my queen started playing in her water more and more near the end of her life. she was an old street moggy who had detached retinas and had difficulty seeing some things. she’d play in the water first to make sure it was there, THEN she’d drink.

  2. Laura C

    Put a plastic tray under the water dish so that you don’t have to worry about the water splash?

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
My Dog Limps And Does Not Want To Walk.her Diagnosis Is Gastroenteritis She Is Eating…

my dog limps and does not want to walk.her diagnosis is gastroenteritis she is eating and has normal bowl movements any suggestions on what could be wrong? blood work has been done everything is normal the vet said

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
My Dog Does Not Want To Move At All We Have To Carry Her Outside…

my dog does not want to move at all we have to carry her outside her diagnosis is gastroenteritis she is eating and has normal bowl movements any suggestions on what could be wrong?

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
How Do I Stop My Cat From Peeing On My Lounge , He Is A…

How do I stop my cat from peeing on my lounge , he is a domestic inside 11 months old male cat who is litter trained. We have no other cats or dogs in our house and have had him here since he was 6 weeks old

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  1. Anonymous

    to add: once he’s been seen by your vet (ASAP, please – UTIs can be deadly if a blockage happens!), retrain him to the litterbox. put him in a bathroom with the litterbox (and food and water, of course!), and ensure he’s using it regularly for about a week before you let him back out into the rest of the house.