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Dear sir, I feed some rock pigeons everyday, one of the female rock pigeon is walking with crumpled leg, (no fracture, no visible fatal injury) which medicine do you suggest and what if the other healthy pigeon eats that medicated food meant for the unhealthy pigeon, please suggest dosage and frequency.
my 1 year old staffy started to get out her cage when we go out and chews everything in the roon she’s ruined the cage how can we sort this?
It sounds as though she’s experiencing some separation distress. One helpful tool is Dr. Patricia McConnell’s book, I’ll Be Home Soon. If the problem is more severe, and you aren’t able to address it on your own, you may want to work with a trainer who is particularly experienced with this. I highly recommend Malena DeMartini or one of her grads. (http://malenademartini.com/)
ProSelect makes extra heavy duty crates for dogs that are capable of escaping other crates (http://tinyurl.com/gux8xbq). However, it’s best to train the dog to ENJOY the crate versus be frightened and anxious in it. You can speak to a veterinarian behaviorist to see if temporary medication help is warranted. Or, your own vet can conduct a phone consultation with a VB for you if there isn’t a local one. http://www.dacvb.org
Hi my cat has just been prescribed Metacam; can you please advise for how long he should take it before I take another urine sample back to the vets? He has a little blood in his urine and the vet has put him on this medication. Thanks.
Hello.
No one but your vet can answer this appropriately. Too many variables like disease, diagnostics (or lack there of), and your cats physical health influence this answer.
Please call your vet and ask for clarification on the duration and use of the medication they prescribed. It is part of the exam and office fee you paid for and they are the best source for your cats ideal care. Also ask about diet, exercise and supplements to help avoid future episodes.
I just figured out which of my cats was having soft extremely fowl smelling poop. I put some of it into a collecting container
and plan to drop it off tomorrow before noon. If he goes again,
I will get the fresher sample but will the other one work? If so,
should I keep it in the refrigerator. In a bottle and a bag of course.
Thanks
Sandy Brown
Cat is Dexter who goes to Jarrettsville Veterinary Hospital
Hello
The freshest sample you can get is always the best. Please keep it refrigerated until you can get it to the vet
I really want to help prevent animal abuse and crulety. I want to donate a lot of money to a few different animal abuse places does anyone know of where I can donate the money?
Also is going as a vegetarian a good idea? I love animals want I don’t want to have them on my plate
Thank you
Hello,
There are so many wonderful organizations. I always advise staying local as it allows you to see your assistance at a four pawed and wet nosed level. It also allows oversight and peace of mind.
I am vegetarian/vegan and I honestly believe it is the most important thing I do for animals every single day.
best wishes
Thanks @Krista Magnifico
You are welcome.
My two rabbits get really jealous when i pet the other one.
What can i do to prevent that
My Female Netherlands Dwarf bunny is kinda aggressive towards me when i hold her or pet her . She is spayed and she is like a year and a few months old. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions as to why she acts like this or how i can help her?
Thank you so much
Hello,
I would need a lot more background information about the rabbits and your home to start helping. I would start by making sure everyone is healthy by talking to your vet. We always need to make sure everyone is healthy and normal before we assume this is only a behavioral issue. Start with physical barriers to keep them seperated to keep them from getting upset when they see one another. Then you can start training by using some of their favorite treats to reward the rabbit who is behaving as you want them to. We always ignore bad behavior and reward good. Ignoring the other rabbit (aggressor) is a good start. If you can get them to the point where they arent aggressive you can start inching them closer to each other. A harness is also a good way to help keep a safe distance and encourage exercise and activity.
Ensure plenty of resources like toys, food, and anything they love, so they don’t feel the need to share.Keep their hutches clean, away from each other and only use them as a positive reward. Never as a punishment.
i hope this helps
My dog does not move his back legs normally, this afternoon he ran and jumped as always , but in the night I want to take him for his walk and I’m notice that his left leg looked strange as numb and walk a bit odd , when I went to check his leg I’m notice that he had the tendons were tight and caused him discomfort when pressing them strong, when the stretch and moved it looked completely normal when he got up again, note that his right leg was like walking a little wobbly too, he is not dragging his legs , He stood on four legs but the back looked shaky as if weakness and alternated his weight from one leg to the other .He seemed to tire, He walk and jump into bed and lay back, he don’t have fever or breathing difficulties, and so far it has made their physiological needs normally. I am very worried, it’s late at night and do not know what I can do and I cannot go to the vet at least not now!? I do
thank so much for the ansewr¡¡ this mornig he was so much better except for a slight limp in his left leg. The veterinary came to look him and said maybe was something whit his hip she said the was rare to happen with small dog and so young but not impossible,she gave him an injection for the pain and massaging and did not find anything unusual.she told us to give him some pills for pain during the course of the week and to give him massages whit one cream to relax the muscles. he look good, he can do his physiologica needs whit normally and he don’t lost his appetite so is pretty good¡¡the next week will take an X-ray just to be sure that there is nothing abnormal
Hi I’m so sorry your dog has injured himself. If you cannot get him to an emergency Vet could you possibly cage rest him? He could have seriously damaged something and the less he uses his back legs the better. If he needs to go outside to the toilet you could also support him under his tummy with a large towel to keep the weight off his legs until you can take him to the Vet for a diagnosis. Please do try and take him to an emergency Vet if you possibly can though. I do hope he will be OK and you too…they are such a worry aren’t you they. Good luck!
Hopefully you got him in to see a vet. It may just be a strain or pulled muscle, but I would have a vet diagnose that. Best of luck.
What does it mean if my cat excessively licks herself?
It can mean allergies, infection or most commonly fleas. I suggest using a flea comb to look really well (even if you don’t think it’s that) I have a great YouTube video on it, search Dr. Magnifico and fleas. Please talk to your vet about this first so you can rule out a medical based issue. Please keep us posted!
If on homemade diet how much calcium for 17lb dog. Are human supp okay? If mix comm food and homemade still same req? Was on homemade for 11 mnths wthout supplements will this be bad for her? Home diet green beans ground beef pumpkin and cabbage.
Hello
There are veterinary nutritionists who can help you formulate a diet that is balanced and safe. Without knowing a whole lot more about your dog and your available food resources I am always petrified to recommend a homemade diet. I have seen far too many well intentioned pet parents miss giving key nutritional dietary components to advise homemade diets. Please contact a licensed veterinary nutritionist for specific dietary guidance to insure you are providing all of your dogs dietary needs.
I hope this helps. And I wish you the best of luck
Without knowing what, exactly, is wrong, no vet can give you a prescription. Please get your bird to the vet.