PreventionQ: Do all dogs need it? how do i begin treatment A: Your journey would include a trip to your veterinarian for a test to see if your dog(s) are heartworm negative. if so, ask for a prescription so we can fill and ship the product to your house.
Loss of appetite, weight lossQ: Our precious 10 year old yellow lab received a steroid injection and an antibiotic injection one month ago for a nasty ear infection. her ear has cleared up just fine, but she became excessively thirsty right after that vet visit. since then she continues to drink a moderate amount of water each day, has lost all interest in food(even "bad" things to feed your dog like cheeseburgers and peanut butter cookies), and has lost at least 10 lbs.what test or tests would you recommend? could this be an organ failure? she is such an angel!! A: Should have cbc/chem blood work and urine analysis to check liver/kidneys as well as possiblity of diabetes based on your description. have done asap
Frequent dribblingQ: My dog has a problem when she sits or lays for a period of time. she urinates well when she needs to. however she will leave a small puddle when she gets up from a sitting or laying position. she is aware of the problem, she frequently licks herself when she feels the dribbling.she is approximately 11 years. she was a puond puppy, no real way to fix her age. she has been fixed. A: There is a remedy called homeopet leaks no more that may be of benefit in this situation.
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Excessive water for catQ: My 13 year old female indoor cat is suddenly consuming huge quantities of water! needless to say the litter box is always drenched (a good sign?) and she is under some extra stress right now with a dog visiting us for a few days....do i need to be worried? A: I would bring cat to vet for blood work to rule out thyroid, kidney and diabetes issues
PreventativeQ: I have a maltese that wighs 7 pounds and i am looking for an oral pill that i can give once a month instead of applying the topical treatment once a month. this would be so much simpler than trying to apply liquid to my dogs skin. he is only 1 year and 4 months old and loves the outdoors. he is in great health and has had all his shots and been nuetered. thanks for any assistance. A: You can use program tablets once a month for the control of fleas. program does not protect against ticks.
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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.
