Hi Zach,
For reptile owners living in or around Harford County, I’d reccomend Dr. Keith Gold at http://www.chadwellanimalhospital.com/ … He’s very experienced with a wide range of exotics.
Adam
Why Does My Dog Eat His (or Other Dogs) Poop? I Have A Fairly Large…
Why does my dog eat his (or other dogs) poop? I have a fairly large yard, so I don’t know whose he’s eating..could be his, our other dog or a neighbor. He then comes inside and vomits (the smell is the giveaway as to what he ate)
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I Was Wondering What Veterinary Clinics Most Herp Owners Living In Or Around Harford County…
I was wondering what veterinary clinics most herp owners living in or around Harford County would recommend? Also, have any of you found any decent websites that provide good information on the care of many of the most commonly owned herps?
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Adam Wysocki
Brandon Took A Few Pictures When We Were Having Our Initial Visit At JVC Last…
Brandon took a few pictures when we were having our initial visit at JVC last week. I don’t have any digital pics yet as she is very shy and scared. I’ll try to get some. So there is no danger to my other cats regarding Leukemia, FIV?
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Hi Dr. Magnifico,
Recently A New Kitten Found Me. I Took Her To JVC Last Week…
Hi Dr. Magnifico,
Recently a new kitten found me. I took her to JVC last week. She was given a distemper shot. She had fleas. Per her fecal, she was parasite free. When may I introduce her to my other kitties? Thanks for your help!
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So What The Heck Makes A Dog’s Stomach Quite Upset For About 3hrs And Then…
So what the heck makes a dog’s stomach quite upset for about 3hrs and then all seems normal again without vomiting?
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Jana Post author We played and did some training games etc and she was eager for her treats. Then she went to sleep. Later, when I’m making her breakfast she typically comes over for a treat. She didn’t. I brought one to her and she didn’t want it. I could see from her face and the way she was acting her stomach was upset. I just could tell. Some minimal lip licking, no drooling (Jasmine would always drool when her belly was upset). This was just the facial expression, the grimasse of the mouth, the way she was overall.
At first I was worried the pancreatitis was coming back. Then I remembered that last time she was outside she appeared to had been chewing on something. But there was nothing in that area. I went to look. There was some digging and some disturbed roots. Wasn’t clear whether from the digging or whether she ate some.
Worried I went online trying to figure out what plant could the roots be of. Found out that most likely from bittersweet nightshade. Was so worried that I ended up calling Poison Hotline. And then, couple hours later she looked fine again.
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
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
I Have A 10 Year Old Walker Coon Hound And He Is Acting Very Strange…
I have a 10 year old walker coon hound and he is acting very strange. He wanted in and out of the house all day, very dry nose and seems to be constipated even though he had an accident earlier in the house. What should I do to help him?
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Can Rawhide Chews Contribute To Incontinence?
Can rawhide chews contribute to incontinence?
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Our German Shepherd Is Very Achy-especially Early In The Day And On Damp Days-which Leads…
Our german shepherd is very achy-especially early in the day and on damp days-which leads us to think it is arthritis (he’s 7). Anything we can do to make him feel better?
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AnneMarie Battis Hi Sarah!
I agree with Krista! Diagnosis from your vet first. If you should find that it is arthritis/joint-related….If you are open to a natural way to help your furbaby, I
have extensive experience in helping my 16 year old Golden Retriever (and many other pups) with arthritis pain and inflammation. (I am
not a vet). This is not meant to sound self-serving because I now sell through my blog – because I am in love with the products – but I only use doTERRA essential
oils to help him because they are certified pure therapeutic grade and they work!Wild
but in my opinion, Frankincense is the most effective. You can use 1-3 drops of oil along their spine
between the base of the ears and the base of the tail (this will help in
reducing pain communication to the brain). Make sure you get it on their skin, not on top of the fur. Then apply the oil to the affected hips/joints/area of pain. Do this 2 or 3 times as day, as needed. (Can be applied more often, if necessary, to
deal with severe pain. Less product but
used more often if needed is best so their body can use every last drop).Also found to be effective, especially on
those really bad weather days, etc. I
diffuse Frankincense and Serenity blend oils (you can use lavender too). This helps with all kinds of things for them
(loss of interest or activity, stress, etc.)
If you do not have a diffuser, you can put 1 or 2 drops on the dog’s chest
every 3 hours or so as needed. I supplement
his food (for reduction of inflammation/pain and help with body repair of
tissue: 5-8 drops (depending on dog
size) of IQ Omega AND DDR Prime – 2x/day mixed into wet food.If you are not familiar with doTERRA, here is
my website to peruse and if you choose, to order. Please feel free to contact me directly at
any time. As I said, I am not a vet but
I am very experienced using the essential oils on my furbaby, family and in the
home and I teach free local classes. http://www.mydoterra.com/WellnessFromKippersKitchen
(ask me about wholesale pricing) I also post all day on dogs every Wednesday – it’s “Woof Wednesday” 😉 so take a peek!Peace & Paws!AnneMarie
Would you recommend using a shock collar as a training aid?