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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?
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!
My puppy (6 month lab/curr mix) is terrified of strangers. She barks and growls whenever she is exposed to people outside of my family. This behavior started at 3 months. With training and positive exposure, will she ever grow out of it?
Did this happen in spite of proper socialization?
Yes, positive training and socialization should get him at least indifferent. At this point, I’d recommend doing that with professional guidance, though, where situations can be fully controlled to keep things below his threshold.
Should I leave our puppy’s dry food out all day or just twice a day with the recommended amt
for a certain amt of time. She is 8 wks old
Unless you’re worried about not being able to feed your puppy frequently enough, I would not leave food out all day. There are many benefits to actually feeding your dog, rather than having the food out all the time.
Actually feeding your dog
– helps prevent the fats in the food going rancid and destruction of nutrients by prolonged exposure to air
– helps you to better track how much your dog is eating
– helps bonding, particularly when combined with a bit of training and/or handfeeding
– helps your dog understand that you’re the provider of the food, not the floor
We have an 8 wk old puppy that loves to chew our dining rm chairs. I have numerous chew toys for her. Is rawhide okay to give her? Is there any product I can apply to chairs?
Hi Kathy,
There are a few things you can try. Offering other types of toys for her is one suggestion, there are toys that you can put small treats into, and the puppy can roll them along and a treat comes out. They keep them distracted from chewing. Also change up and rotate the toys you have so that they seem “new” and interesting.
They make commercial sprays you can apply on furniture for this purpose, I’ve also heard people having success with putting hot pepper spray on furniture to deter them. Bitter Apple spray seems to work the best in my opinion (they sell this at most pet supply stores)
I personally do not like rawhides, primarily because they are easy for a dog to choke on when they becomes slimy, soft and small. So unless you are supervising your puppy when they are using them at all times, I would avoid them.
There are super hard bones (marrow bones) that you can get that most dogs LOVE. They even are some that are filled with peanut butter or other fillings to keep a dogs interest. Try also offering antlers-most dogs go crazy for them and they are sold at most pet supply stores.
Finally, make sure your puppy is getting lots and lots of exercise and walks outside. This alone will often lesson the problem.
Enjoy your new pup!
~kelly
So what the heck makes a dog’s stomach quite upset for about 3hrs and then all seems normal again without vomiting?
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 and then 9?
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 age 5 then at age 9?
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
my dog started shaking and foaming at the mouth….what could be wrong
How old is the dog? What breed? How long has it been happening? How often/how many times? Is he actually vomiting or just heaving? Is there heaving with the expelled content or does it just seem to come out? Is he vomiting food, bile or other? Does it smell bad? Does it look like coffee grounds? Is there blood in it? Does he seem in pain? Are there other signs, such as not eating, diarrhea, lethargy? Are the gums nice and pink? Is the stomach distended? Is the saliva thick, gums sticky and are there other signs of dehydration? Could he have gotten into something he shouldn’t, such as garbage or found something outside? Is he vomiting only in the morning/on empty stomach? Could he have eaten an object such as a piece of a toy or otherwise? …
You see, there are many reasons a dog will vomit and various urgency to see a vet about it.
Vomiting puppy needs to see a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Dry heaving – trying to vomit but nothing actually coming out is the most dangerous and can signify bloat. Total emergency that needs medical intervention immediately.
Vomiting “coffee grounds” or blood requires medical attention right away.
Vomiting with diarrhea and lethargy or other worrisome signs requires medical attention as soon as possible.
Vomiting with signs of pain and/or distended abdomen requires medical attention as soon as possible.
Dry sticky gums, pale gums, skin that lacks elasticity requires medical attention as soon as possible.
There are many things to consider, first of which is to determine whether your dog needs to see a vet right away.
From your question I assume it happened more than twice, so you should see a vet anyway.
Meanwhile, I would withhold food for 24 hours and give a little bit of water only if he holds that down.