AllergiesQ: My 4 year old maltese has had allergies since birth. i have tried several medications to no avail. steroids seem to help the most, but due to side affects, i would rather not use them. should i now seek a dog dermatolagist? A: That would be great idea as he could address problem through allergy testing or restricted protein diets like purina ha. also you could consider new allergy drug known as atopica which is highly effective alternative to steroids
Effectivness after bathingQ: My dogs are on the revolution tubes with the special shanmpoo recomended to clean them without stripping off the flea control how many baths per month can they have without losing the effectiness of revelution? A: I am not familiar with that product as i dont use it that much in my practice so please ask 1800petmeds pharmacist
Shop for: 1800petmeds, revolution
SkunksQ: What should i use to get the smell of skunk out of my dogs when they get sprayed ? i have a golden retriever who gets sprayed atleast 4 times a summer and he smells for months. A: Great product called skunk off. if not available then could bathe in tomato juice
LupisQ: My dog has been dianosed wih lupis recently he is a ten year old lab mix, i was wondering if this is rare and how will it affect my dog and his lifespan A: This is a fairly uncommon disease, but is an autoimmune disease where his body is attacking his own joints. it is usually treated with high doses of ccrtisone and related drugs, however there are side effects to them ; you may want to check out a holistic vet; i have used some supplements in my practice which has helped. my website is www.canineworld.com/drdym
Ear infection and fur lossQ: My 13 year old dog always has ear infections, hair loss and flakes where there is the hair. the hair comes away easily. the ears produce a dark and smelly discharge that is slimey. he gets it in both ears, but the right one is the worst. i clean his ears and put antibiotic drops, but he keeps getting infections. the vet removed one of his testicles, because he had a tumor and that was causing the ear infections. the joint to his front paw is swollen, lost hair and is purplish with some discharge. the vet states that it could be flebitis and i was giving him antibiotics, it still is a little swollen with hair loss. he also had vestibular disease a couple months back. could the ear infections be caused by a skin allergy or are the ear infections causing him to be unstable (vestibular disease)(i know it has something to do with the brain) or is it a thyroid problem causing ear infections a the skin disorder? thank you. A: Ear problems are most commonly due to inhalent and/or food allergies but also possibly low thyroid which you should check. unless address underyling causes, then recurs. also in such a long standing case might want to culture ears to see what is growing in them and consider x rays of inner/middle ear which has tob e done under sedation as sometimes surgical drainage and flushing is needed. might need surgical specialist here
Heartworm prescriptionsQ: My vet refuses to give me a prescription for heartworm medicine, unless i put my dog through blood tests for heart worms. she has been on heart worm medicine all of her life, and is very healthy. my personal feeling is that he wants me to only buy the heart worm medicine from him, so he makes it difficult for me. A: If your veterinarian has never asked you to give your dog a heartworm test ih the past and has sold you the product, your feelings are probably very genuine.
How much worm medicationQ: I have a dog that is over 50 lbs and i bought the erliworm tabs, it says 1 tablet for every 4 lbs. so that means i need to give my dog 12 tablets? mary A: That is correct. however, you can mix the chewable tablets in with your pets food for ease of administration.
Shop for: erliworm
pet therapy veterinary medicine explanationTerms used in this page:
pet - a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
therapy - (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief"
veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary surgeon, vet - a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
medicine, medical specialty - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
Also consider to use the following related keywords:
