My dogQ: Hi my dog has some kind of black stuff in here ears. it seems to bother her and seems to be taking her hearing away somewhat. she is an old dog about 14. i'm not sure what to do with it or what to buy. her ears make some type of swishing sound alot like its a liquid form. i'm not sure if its wax or mites. any ideas. i'm puzzled a friend of mine owns a pet store in shippensburg pa. its called chris's critters. he gave me ear mite stuff to use and it seemed to work for a lil while. if you have any info please let me know. thank you, john craig A: I suggest you have her seen by your veterinarian so the cause of the problem can be diagnosed and appropriate treatment started.
LeakageQ: My dog is on stilbestrol for incontinence. she has been on it for at least 2 years now. do you carry this at all? A: It can be prepared. call our customer service department.
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.
How to prevent fleasQ: What flea medication do you recommend to be the best for prevention of fleas? and our dogs is unable to use frontline. she had an allegic reaction. thank you A: I prefer either advantage or program
Shop for: advantage, frontline
Taking care of a spayed dogQ: I have a dog that has been spayed. the stitches look like they have puss coming form them and it is red and swollen around them. my dog doesn't seem like she is in pain. should i be concerned or just wait and see if it gets better? and how do you take care of a spayed dog? A: You take care of spayed dog in same way as others; regular yearly vet visits, good diet, etc. i would have vet examine spay incision to make sure not infected and no antibiotics needed
How to for injectionQ: I would like to give my puppy his vaccinations myself. i am not sure how to give a dog an injection. i am a nurse and am familiar with giving an injection to humans. do dogs need the vaccination intramuscularly or is sub q the most appropriate method? i have been told either is ok. what is the correct way? thanks you. A: Either is method is appropriate.
CoughQ: My dog has been cough for a couple weeks know and mucas in it and know she got the runsand look like blood in it. A: Need to go to vet asap to rule out infection from allergic/inflammatory from more serious internal problem, parasite, etc
