Found an engorged tick on the dogQ: I found an engorged tick on my dog and removed it, then dabbed it with peroxide to try to kill what was left. how should i treat the area? and what should i watch for with the dog? A: I would not worry about one tick. sometimes they have some residual scar tissue from the bite. put some neosporin or hydrocortisone on it
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BiospotQ: I've recently heard of severe spasmodic reactions and even deaths in cats who had been given biospot topical treatments. both my vet's office and the head of a local rescue told me of these problems. they think that using biospot on large dogs seems to be safe, but highly recommended that i avoid using it on my cats altogether. have you heard of more such problems with biospot? where can i find this kind of information? i appreciate whatever help you can provide. A: Unfortunately, these types of reactions can occur with the use of any topical flea and tick product. i usually rfecommend frontline plus because of my experience and the lack of adverse reactions.
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Frontlineplus for dogQ: The choices for above product list for white dog, yellow dog, etc. my sheltie is black, brown and white and weighs 40lbs. which 6pk color pack should i chose? thanks A: The colors refer to the different strengths of medication. you need the frontline plus medium, 23 - 44 pounds
Shop for: frontline plus, frontline RingwormQ: What oral med can i give my cats and dogs to get rid of their ring worm while the family is using the antifungal creams? (no time for 3x/week for 6 weeks of shampooing, as much as we love our pets!) A: You would need prescription for medicine like griseofulvin or another known as itraconazole
Weak hind legs on dogQ: My dog is a 14 year old 1/2 doberman and shepherd mix. she's built like a doberman and her hind legs are getting weaker with age. i have her on synovicre 2x a day. is there anything else i can do to help her? also, she doesn't seem to like to be petted anymore. A: The petting may be due to some discomfort. i would have her seen by a veterinarian and consider trying rimadyl or deramaxx.
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Ear mitesQ: I have 2 dogs, one a golden retreiver and a small poodle type mixed breed. they had ear mites and i put in ear-rite insecticidal ear wash. it seemed to do the job for awhile then they came back and i did it again. but i think they didn't get taken care of totally. when i brought my cat in they gave him something they squeezed on his neck. is there something like that, that i could just order on line? A: I doubt the ear mites persist as usually once treated they dont tend to rcur. i would have vet exam of ear and microscopic exam of any discharge to rule out mites from other yeast or bacterial infections of ear. but product you ask about is called revolution which can be preventative against ear mites Shop for: ear mites, revolution
14 year old malteseQ: My dog cody has recently been having sezures. he falls on the floor and begains crying and convulsing . when i pick him up it stops. he seems confused. then he is fine. he has been short of breath for the last 2 weeks. because of his age i hesatate to take him to the vet and put him through any trauma. i would like him to pass at home with me, but i don't want him to suffer. does this sound like heart failure. he is a inside dog A: Cant tell what it is without seeing him. the fast breathing could be pain from a problem in his brain and not necessarily related to heart. usually with heart disease there is increased coughing in many cases. sorry to say but really should go to vet
