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Pawbly | 8 years ago
Hi My Cat Has Just Been Prescribed Metacam; Can You Please Advise For How Long…

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.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    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.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Dog Does Not Move His Back Legs Normally, This Afternoon He Ran And Jumped…

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

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  1. yuly ruiz

    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

  2. Julie Brader

    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!

  3. Sarah

    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.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
Hi, I Have A Four Year Old Patterdale Terrier. He Has Started To Attack The TV…

Hi,

I have a four year old Patterdale terrier. He has started to attack the TV when I watch cooking shows. He jumps at the TV and starts to try and bite it. We have tried putting out of the room and bringing him back in once the show has ended but he starts moaning if he is out of the room for too long.
Could I have some advice on how to stop this behaviour?
Thank you

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    There seems to be something about either the noise, the color, the characters, etc that bothers or interests him. It only happens on cooking shows? If so I would try to offer toys, lots of exercise and start conditioning him by offering a toy, a fun treat or something he loves when he starts to react to the show. It might also help to start training him to not be so reactive by turning the song all the way down and working on him acclimating to the show without noise, or try to turn the picture down. The point is to gradually keep exposing him to rhe stimuli at very small doses and not react to him when he reacts to it. Often owners worsen the anxiety or issue by yelling or reprimanding their dog. Never reprimand or yell it always makes things worse. And avoiding the tv will not help the situation and it may instead perpetuate it into other shows or even the tv when it’s not on.
    Your dog is upset about something wrt the tv or that show help him work through it so you can both go back to enjoying your favorite tv shows.
    Please also ask your vet for a positive reinforcement trainer. Often they will pick up on clues and provide tips you aren’t recognizing or understanding.
    Good luck

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
Our Husky Had His Girlfriend Over And They Had Relations For The First Time. Actually…

Our husky had his girlfriend over and they had relations for the first time. Actually a few times over the past couple of days. She went home and he is trembling and hard breathing. She has been gone for a few hours. What could be going on?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I do not know what is wrong but if there is ever any sign of having trouble breathing it should be considered an emergency and you should go immediately to a veterinarian.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
How Do I Get My Puppy (female Goldendoodle) To Calm Down And Stop Jumping On…

how do i get my puppy (female goldendoodle) to calm down and stop jumping on me.
she is not spayed and like 6 1/2 months old
please help
thankyou

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  1. Katya Toner

    Laura Miedzianowski
    she is not going throught obidience classes
    we were told she is to smart for them…
    at 4 months she new Sit, Stay, Come, Lye Down, Leave it and go fetch…
    so i dont know why she still goes crazy and jumps on me, she bites hard and goes CRAZY…
    She listens sometimes but we think that she may have established that i am only her playate what do u think?

  2. Anonymous

    First things first: She’s a puppy! Puppies are CRAZY.

    Have you gone through obedience training classes with her? I strongly suggest them…they help build the bond with your puppy, and will absolutely help you get her to focus on you.

  3. Phil Richardson

    I have been watching that very same behaviour now the trainer in this case says that she goes mad and causes chaos because she might a not now how to interact properly with other dogs as when u were told your pups to clever did that end the socilazing with other animals and there owners ..do u walk or interact much with other dogs on your walk has she been on a pack walk with u and other dogs also if she is on a leash if you are not calm when meeting other people or other dogs your fears and tension is put straight on your dog as dogs thrive off our energy we are projecting u have to be calm and have the leash slack

  4. Anonymous

    That trainer has no idea what they’re doing, then. Look elsewhere. If need be, do a Google search for dog training clubs in your area.

    She’s a puppy – she thinks *everything* is her playmate. Be gentle but firm when you redirect her. I left a leash on my puppy when she wasn’t crated – it made corrections easy.

    One thing a lot of folks do is train an incompatible behavior. So when she goes to jump, have her sit instead. Or have her get you a toy.

  5. Katya Toner

    thanks guys
    Laura Miedzianowski
    the trainer is the vet she is too smart
    but thanks its wierd tho she only goes crazy around me anyone else she is calm with do you know why that is??

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
9/23/16 2 Yr Old Maltese Has IVDD And Has A Cervical Issue. We Didn’t Take…

9/23/16 2 yr old Maltese has IVDD and has a cervical issue. We didn’t take him to the neurologist, but chose to treat with medication. He was paralyzed is all but one front leg. Never lost deep pain. It’s been two weeks of crate confinement and he is much better. He can sit and has even stood a couple of times.
My question is, how long does he need to stay confined in a small space? Do i let him try to stand?

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  1. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    I usually cage rest dogs like this for at least 6-8 weeks and recheck them at least once or twice during the this time.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Cat Is Acting Different Lately She Is Sleeping More And Not Really Wanting To…

my cat is acting different lately she is sleeping more and not really wanting to do anything and when we touch her on her belly she meows like she is in pain does she have cancer or is she sick?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I cannot tell you what is wrong but she ABSOLUTELY NEEDS A VET! Please go as quickly as possible. If you think she is in pain and if she is lethargic and poorly responsive why hasn’t she seen the vet?
    I really hope she gets to the vet soon (like tomorrow morning) and that she is ok.
    I expect that she will need an examination, xray and bloodwork to help understand what is wrong and provide her an appropriate treatment plan to help her feel better.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
Hello! My 4 Month Year Old Lab Had Diarrhea Last Night And Seems To…

Hello! My 4 month year old Lab had diarrhea last night and seems to go every 2 to 3 hours. I tried her on some rice and she vomited. She acts ok. She still will play then nap, which is kinda normal. After the rice her pooped looked green?I wonder if anyone has some advice to avoid dehydration? How soon should I take her in?

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  1. Anonymous

    If your puppy is 4 months old, this is an emergency. Get her to an emergency vet NOW.

  2. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    I agree with Laura get your pup to a vet.

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Nicholas P. Woodward | 8 years ago
My Friend Just Decided Not To Euthanize Her Cat Of 18 Years Old Today. …

My friend just decided not to euthanize her cat of 18 years old today. The cat is blind and suffering from seizures, as well as dementia. She seems alert and ok, today, though. Do you think that this was the right decision?

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  1. Laurie Davala

    I’m sure everyone has different thoughts on this, but my heart tells me it’s a quality of life question. If pets primarily live in the moment, it’s a shame for the last moments to involve suffering. It’s so hard for us to say good-bye because we still love and enjoy our pets even if they are no longer enjoying life.

  2. Nicholas P. Woodward Post author

    Thanks, Laurie- yea, it’s just a tough call. Today was a good day, but no idea if or for how long that will continue.

  3. Paul Acerno

    It’s a tough call, your friend knows the cat better and will have a better idea of if she’s really suffering.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
I Have A 9-year-old 5 Pound Chihuahua With A Collapsed Trachea. He Has Been On…

I have a 9-year-old 5 pound chihuahua with a collapsed trachea. He has been on hydrocodone on and off for a few months now, and it does not seem to help at all, even at the maximum dosage. He was put on steroids which worked well for the first 2-3 weeks, but they stopped working all together before he was even done taking them. Is there any other medication out there that could possibly help? He is still eating, drinking, going to the bathroom etc without any issues, just a horrible constant cough that keeps him up half the night and I’m certain must be painful for him.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    My very good friends dog had excellent response and recovery with diet change, weight loss and lomotil. Please ask your vet about these. We also provided nebulizer treatment and significantly restricted exercise and stress.