Weight and medicineQ: My dog is 120 lbs, it the flea and tick med for 89+ enough for my dog? and which one is best? A: The frontline plus for dogs over 89 lbs is for dogs weighing up to 136 lbs. you can use this product on your pet.
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BlastomycosisQ: Our dog, nelly, was just diagnosed with blasto a week ago. her x-ray showed that she had early signs of pnomonia. she was given spornax for treatment. reading one of the questions, kentraconazole was the medication of choice for a dog with an eye condition associated with blastomycosis. would kentraconazole be suitable for our dog? thank you terri nelson and nelly A: Sporonox is a newer and usually better drug with less side effects than ketaconazole
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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Dose?Q: To whom it may concern: i just returned from the vet, and my dog received metronidazole 250 mg. the bottle lists the medication as mrx waltham canine low fat. my first question is: are these two names the same medication. 2nd: if this is metronidazole, what would be the dose per day to give my dog, who weighs 22 lbs. (beagle) the vet forgot to inform me, and it's not listed on the bottle. thank you. A: I suggest you contact your veterinarian to get the directions.
Joint flexor 800 mgQ: Does this product differ from the glucosamine taken by humans as a food supplement? A: It is different in that it is made in doggy doses, is especially flavored to make it appealing to dogs, and the tablets are chewable. you will also find the price to be more appealing to your pocketbook.
VomitingQ: Our 8 year old dog, gretchen, has been vomiting on and off for over 24 hrs now. she is a mixed breed (dachshund and terrier). she usually eats on schedule, daily about 5 pm. she's never had any digestive problems before. i have not changed her dog food. during the last 24+ hours she has been vomiting on and off every hour or so. her stool seemed normal enough earlier today. she has drank a little water but will not eat. she doesn't seem herself. she head is down, ears and tail down. she seems very tired and listless. she didn't even bark at the squirrels today. definitely not her usual perky self. is it possible that she has contracted a bad stomach virus from my 11-year old daughter who was sick earlier this week? i know it sounds crazy, but gretchen is never sick. if this is so, is there anything i can do for her at home until i can get her to the vet. her only visits to the vet have been for annual shots and checkups because she has never been sick. our family vet is out of town for the weekend. he doesn't have an answering service. A: Remotely possible that viruses can be transmitted between people and pets but hard to prove/disprove. until you get her to vet best to take off all food, only offer small amounts of fluids or electrolytes like pediolyte and can try natural remedy slippery elm which can sometimes help soothe stomach.
BathingQ: I have a litter of puppies and they have fleas. how soon can i give them a bath? and how soon can i start feeding them? and is it ok to touch them now? A: On our website, click on dogs, then ask the vet, and under that click on education. type in the word"puppies" and select "dog" under that. then look for the article "raising puppies".
SeizuresQ: Why do dogs & what could cause them A: There are many disorders that can cause this. it might be epilepsy, an electrolyte or glucose imbalance, or some other disorder. i suggest you have him seen by your veterinarian and a full medical workup be done to find the cause of the problems.
