Is this the same?Q: My dog is around 20 pounds and is due for her dhlpp-c booster. is this the same as the da2lpp booster shot i can order here? my dog is around 16 months old. we adopted her from the spca and they said she was around 4 months old at that time so i am going by that and the vets age time. thank you, candi A: The da2lpp shot will vaccinate against canine distemper, adenovirus-2, parainfluenza, parvovirus, hepatitis and leptospira. this is the same as "dhlpp-c".
Permethrin/mosquito protectionQ: Is the product safe to use as is for my dogs. i see that there are shampoos out in the market that contain permethrin. what would be any possible side effects and does it really protect the animals from outdoor insects? A: Permethrins are generally safe in most pets but like any insecticides there can be occasional allergic or hypersensitivity reactions that could range from digestive upset to neurological signs but these are not that common does work nicely against outdoor insects like mosquitoes such as advantix product contains
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Tear stainQ: I have a english bulldog and i have tried numerous products to alleviate the tear stains. he has had the surgery for his eyelids, but, his tears still run into his wrinkles. every am i use baby wipes and a special anibiotic shampoo, but , it doesn't get rid of the tear stains very well. just a little. please advise of a product that is effective. A: You should try tear clear (sku 1022).
SugarQ: My wife's dog bj just found out that he got (sugar 400) he needs shots morning and night but is there a better way to give him this? thank you, mr. campbell A: Not really. most dogs who are diabetics need lifelong insulin either once or twice daily
Sore spotQ: I am jsut trying to figure out why my dog is smelling soo bad! we found a small spot on his shoulder that looks like his hair folicils are irritated and oozing... i am not sure what it is from or if this is causing his bad smell. he is acting normal he is just smells real bad even after his bath. A: Could be overgrowth of yeast or bacteria on skin. consider chlorihexiderm shampoo from 1800petmeds every few days which treats both. if no help see your vet
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Ichy skin/hair lossQ: My dog has been scratching his skin so bad that he has like no hair in either sides of his stomach, his feet and his nose. his hair loss is driving us all up the wall and i'm sure he don't like it either. what do i do, he looks like he is so much pain. thanks A: I would take to vet for itchy skin workup to include skin scrape of skin, and exam for skin parasites, etc. if negative like allergies either to something in diet or inhalent allergies. in meantime you could try oral benadryl at 1 mg per pound twice daily
