DoxycyclineQ: My do has been tested positive for lyme. our vet has told us the dosage he needs. we have extra doxycycline for humans at home. are we able to give it to our dog/is it the same kind of doxycycline? A: While the medication is the same, i cannot tell you from the information you're giving me whether the strength is correct or not.
Lots of fleasQ: I have two large dogs that i found several fleas and flea dust on. i've given them both baths with the flea shampo, given them advantage and would like to do a flea dip but don't know how long i should wait. i also set off foggers in the house, put flea powder down on the carpets and sprayed the outside of the house. problem is i'm still finding live fleas! shouldn't i start seeing less and less of them? A: Sometimes takes a while for environmental treatments to kick in. eggs will be hatching and by second dose of advantage next month should have no fleas around. also consider oral capstar from 1800petmeds for quick kill of fleas. no need for dips
Shop for: advantage, 1800petmeds, capstar
Frontline plusQ: I have a inside pomarian. he is full grown and weighs 4 pounds. my vet put him on frontline top spot, but i feel since he is a inside dog that the frontline plus would be better. my vet does not carry frontline plus. do they have that in his size. i see it for my bigger dog. A: If you dog is an inside dog he doesn't need the frontline plus. at his weight you cannot use it on him. the topspot should be fine.
Shop for: frontline, frontline plus
MedicationQ: What effect would the antibotic called dicural at 45 mg have on nursing 7 week old puppies? A: According to the manufacturer's website, the product should not be used during an animal's rapid-growth period, and dogs are particularly susceptible.
HemotomaQ: I'm pretty sure my dog has a hemotoma, which is swollen area at the tip of her ear. i don't have much money, is there a home remedy? or do you recomend possibly draining it myself? and what causes hemotoma's, so i know what to avoid. A: Hematomas caused by trauma from head shaking or scratching and rupture of one of small blood vessels in ear. not health threatening but very annoying and will get bigger in most cases without surgical drainage by vet. nothing you can do at home. dont attempt to drain yourself
InfectionQ: Hi , i wanted to ask for some help if you could please , i have a 5 year old american eskimo (dog ), male 25 pounds he got in to fight with another dog and suffer a bite to the ear and i beleive it may be infected and i would like to try to treat it myself do too the lack of fueds , so could really use any help you have to offer please thank you jay spisak A: You can pick up some polysporin or bacitracin ointment at your local pharmacy. apply this 3 times a day. if there is no improvement after 48 hours, or if the ear is getting worse, i would bring your pet to a veterinarian.
