PregnantQ: How will i know if my dog is pregnant.she was just in heat, about 3 weeks ago. a dog got in my backyard so i don't know if anything happened between then. A: Your veterinarian will be able to tell with an exam.
Vaginal yeast infectionQ: My dog has an odor which i believe is a vaginal yeast infection. in humans, there is normally a suppository that has to be inserted in the vaginal area to get rid of the infection. what course of action is taken in dogs? A: You should have the pet examined by your veterinarian. if there is a vaginal yeast infection he can prescribe an oral antifuungal medication.
Perscriptions for fleasQ: I have 3 dogs and two cats. this year the fleas are more numerous on my pets. i tried dips, powders and collars. is there any perscriptions that i can get to get rid of the fleas? A: The over the counter flea products such as advantage, frontline or program are very effective. however, when there is a flea infestation, you need to treat the pets, the house and the outsidfe environment as well. sentinel and revolution are two prescription heartworm preventatives that are also used to protect against fleas.
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DeramaxxQ: My dog is taking deramaxx, does this medicine have any effect on her appetite? she seems very hungry lately. A: Not really. if anything could cause a lower appetite
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Cushings disease/shakingQ: My vet just told us that our eight year chow could have a form of cushings disease. she was tested for everything, xrays, blood, etc and she has tremors, not all the time, usually in the mornings. we thought she was just cold as we had her shaved. the doc. told us she needed to lose weight. he did a test on friday and now he says she has a form of cushings and that the medicine will be $17.00 dollars a day. first of all, we can't afford that and secondly how serious is this for my dog. can she die from this disease? what is the cause? it just started about 2 weeks ago. thanks for your information. A: First i would make sure your dog truly has cushings disease which is an overactive adrenal gland. many times under stress or because of other stress induced disorders, dogs can have false positive test results for this disease. i always like to combine blood tests with ultrasound of adrenal glands looking at their size in making diagnosis as well. most dogs with cushings have big increased thirst/urination and /or appetite as well as sometimes pot bellied appearance. if your dog has none of these i would question diagnosis. if truly cushings then should have treatment due to secondary infections, hypertension and diabetes which can occur if untreated
Ticks in my houseQ: Is there a product that will not harm my children to use in my home to get rid of and prevent ticks? A: Most tick prevention products are insecticides but are fairly safe around children if you follow packaging inserts.
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Wounds on earQ: My dog has open sores on his ears from scratching, i'm cleaning it with salt & water and using cortizone is this ok? A: You might be better off cleaning the wound with mild soap and water. i would not use cortisone products on an open wound because it may prevent healing. you may want to use a product such as nolvasan as a skin and wound cleaner.
