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Has Anyone Had A Kitty That Developed An Autoimmune Disease Where Their Body Attacks The…
Has anyone had a kitty that developed an autoimmune disease where their body attacks the plaque on the teeth causing extreme pain and inability to eat? I have 2 now that have developed it and have had to have all their teeth extracted. I’m having such a difficult time making sure they get the nutrition they need. Looking for sugggetikns and possibly an explanation as to why this happens to cats. I just want to make sure I’m not doing anything that caused it.
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My French Bulldog Is Scooting, Scratching, And Barking At Butt What Could Be Wrong She…
my french bulldog is scooting, Scratching, and barking at butt what could be wrong she has also developed hives from soap allergy about a week ago could that be the issue
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Kelly Maynard could be allergic to flea medicine…
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Krista Magnifico In some cases it is a tail fold pyoderma or anal sacs or allergies. Your vet can help identify which.
Is It Okay To Let My Puppy Play Outside In The Yard While I’m Housebreaking…
Is it okay to let my puppy play outside in the yard while I’m housebreaking him or should I limit his outside time to potty only? He really loves to be outside and run around.
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Julie Brader If you want to let him play outside then make sure there are no escape.routes; nothing he can harm himself on….like stones he can eat, dangerous plants that will make him ill etc. Toys outside he can amuse himself with and so on. Leave a door open so he can come inside to you when he wants to. Keep a constant eye out every few minutes to make sure he’s alright. Give it a go and see how it works out. Good to know a dog owner cares about her puppy’s wellbeing and enjoyment. Best of luck.
If My Cats Sugar Is Low How Do I Get It To Go Back Up…
If my cats sugar is low how do I get it to go back up
He was very sluggish and not himself so I tested his sugar level which read low
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Anonymous Is your cat currently being treated for diabetes? You may want to ask the vet that knows your cat best, to ensure you aren’t countering any medications your cat may be on.
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Sandy Whitney Post author Yes my cat gets insulin twice daily, we have changed his food in the hopes that it would regulate his sugar.
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Anonymous Definitely time to talk to the vet, then.
In the short term, a little food may help.
I Think My Dog May Have Worms. We Collected Her From Kennels After Two…
I think my dog may have worms. We collected her from kennels after two weeks and her appetite is insatiable. She has also been dragging her bottom along the floor. She is an eight year old Cocker Spaniel and in good spirits.
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Julie Brader Could also be her Anal Glands. I’m sure your Vet will empty them.
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Sarah Call your vet and get an appointment. Bring in a stool sample for them. They will be able to diagnose and treat for the right thing.
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Vivienne Barnes Post author Yes anal Glands which the vet cleared. He also gave her worm treatment we were there. Thank you.
My 14 Week Old Puppy Found A Dead Bird And Picked It Up In His…
My 14 week old puppy found a dead bird and picked it up in his mouth. He only had it for a minute before I got it out. Is this something I should be worried about or do something about? I know dead birds can carry diseases. I don’t know how long it had been dead but it didn’t look like it was very long.
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Julie Brader Hi perhaps just watch your puppy very carefully for the next few days. If you see anything at all, sickness, loose stools….lethargy or anything else you are concerned about then take him to your Vet. I would make sure he hasn’t picked up fleas or lice from the dead bird too. You could always phone your Vet for advice also. Hope all is well with your puppy.
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Jennifer Taylor When my dogs have found dead animals I usually run it by my Vet just to be on the safe side. In all but one case my vet wasn’t too terribly concerned, the incident that concerned her was a scrap with a possum, we opted to boost our dog’s rabies vaccine. Best of luck!
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My Cat Loves To Walk Along The Edges Of Our Swimming Pool And Drink The…
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My cat loves to walk along the edges of our swimming pool and drink the water puddles ( even when we provide fresh water for her). Today she fell in the pool. Fortunately I was standing nearby and heard her trying to get out. We dried her with two warm towels and placed her inside. She is still shaken up but she is eating and drinking normally. Is there anything else that I should do?
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Jennifer Taylor Our cat loves to walk on the side of the tub while I give my daughter a bath. She has fallen in several times yet continues to enjoy her time hanging out on the side of the tub! If she didn’t seem to take on any water and is acting normal; meaning normal breathing, normal behavior, etc. I wouldn’t worry too much. If she isn’t acting normal then perhaps have your vet check her out to be on the safe side Best of luck!
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Jayden Cihlar The truth is this happens a lot and could just be anxiety acting up. The cat could have been so used to not falling in that when she did she got in she was startled. The best way to determine this is if the type of cat is known to have anxiety issues. If she still shakes after a few days then maybe you would want to go to the vet. Hope it’s better soon!
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I Was Just Walking My Dogs And We Came Across A Crow. It…
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I was just walking my dogs and we came across a crow. It is somehow injured, though I don’t really know what is wrong with it, other than it seems unable to fly. It flaps both wings, and can run away from us. I put the boys in a sir stay, and scooped the bird up carefully. He/she is resting in a paper- lined box on my front porch at the moment as I am really not sure at all what to do.
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Sarah Post author Thanks. Sadly, the crow did not make it through the night. It’s strange, we found a different bird Tuesday with the same thing. I wonder if someone in the area sprayed something on their lawn or farm fields….
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Jennifer Taylor Hi Sarah, If you are in Jarrettsville I would contact Phoenix Wildlife, they can usually help with birds! We are in Jarrettsville too and found an injured crow yesterday afternoon in a neighbors yard. I wanted to give him a little time to see if perhaps he was just stunned, when we went back to check on him he was gone….I wonder if it was the same crow! If you need the number for Phoenix Wildlife please let me know!
Is It Okay For My Puppy To Chew On Sticks In My Yard?
Is it okay for my puppy to chew on sticks in my yard?
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Anonymous I wouldn’t. Sticks can get stuck in the mouth.
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Sarah I agree with Laura, however I know it’s hard to watch them all of the time? If you catch him eating a stick, try replacing it with a chew toy.
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Jennifer Taylor I do not let puppies chew on sticks. After adoption one of my prior foster puppies had a piece of a stick become lodged in the soft tissue in his mouth causing infection. He had to have surgery to remove it. I stick with appropriate chew toys for puppies and usually keep one or two in the yard for them to play with too. Best of luck and enjoy that puppy!
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Jayden Cihlar It could be a sign of teething but I’d say no. Don’t let the puppy do it for infections or damage the new growing teeth
Are the cats related in any way?
I think you are referring to stomatitis? I have seen it most often in young cats.. even whole litters.. in most cases the only way to resolve it completely is to remove all of the teeth. I know it sounds terrible but these cats are so much happier afterward.. I have done many of them. I have also tried every other conceivable treatment option. At this point I tell my clients to save their money on all of the other stuff,, like steroids, anitbiotics, and just pull the teeth. Often we do it in stages. All of the molars first. As these are what are most commonly affected. Canine teeth last.