Started 6 days, 16 hours ago (2009-11-29 09:21:00)
by cl-catwoman_ri
We use the Home Again chips and haven't had any problems with them. As far as I know, they are safe. We have see issues from other brands - one dog actually "lost" theirs - we went to scan him and it wasn't there so then we took a full body x-ray (in
different views) and it was GONE! Supposedly, other types can migrate out of the body.
Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2009-11-23 07:19:00)
by cl-catwoman_ri
Welcome to the board. Right now is the time for seasonal allergies... Here are a few things to try: 1. Make sure she is on flea control if you have fleas in your area. Here in the Northeast, flea control YEAR ROUND is a must for dogs with chronic allergies. 2. Give her
omega 3 fatty acids daily. These have natural anti-inflammatory properties in them to help skin and coat. 3. If she ...
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-26 21:22:00)
by cl-catwoman_ri
We generally tell owners rest for a few days, leash walks only for about 5 days. We don't use external sutures anymore but when we did, they would come out in 7-10 post-surgery. I think keeping her cooped up for
21 days is a bit extreme.
Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2009-11-23 07:22:00)
by cl-catwoman_ri
Welcome to the board. Dogs can pick up on our emotions very easily. I'd say she is having some anxiety when football is on, it's pretty intense and
chihuahuas tend to be nervous dogs at the drop of a hat. If possible, I would try to separate her when football is on for the duration of the game and see if that helps. There are anxiety meds that can be given but I would use that only as a ...
Started 3 weeks, 1 day ago (2009-11-13 07:23:00)
by cl-catwoman_ri
We do what is called a "total body-function" in pre-surgery bloodwork. It tests everything
under the sun. Reasons for us not to put an animal under anesthesia would be elevated liver and kidney enzymes and severe anemia. I do the dentals at my hospital and I tend to keep them on the "light" side unless extractions are necessary - this way they wake up really quick. At 7 years of age, that ...
Started 1 month ago (2009-11-03 07:48:00)
by cl-catwoman_ri
We do offer titers but they are kind of pricey for some people. The way the vaccine protocols are set up now the vaccines are pretty
spaced out as it is and we just revised ours even more since my Dr. is on the holistic side - here is what we do: Da2lpp (no lepto for Dachshunds) - every 3 years (in puppies, they get their series of 3 and then the third one is good for 3 years) Rabies - ...
Started 3 weeks, 5 days ago (2009-11-09 14:58:00)
by cl-catwoman_ri
I recommend taking him in to be checked by your vet - including
bloodwork. There is nothing specific that is jumping out at me with his symptoms so it's best to have bloodwork done to rule out anything internal. Good luck!
Started 1 month, 4 weeks ago (2009-10-07 12:29:00)
by cl-catwoman_ri
Welcome to the board. The best things that you can do for a dog with her issues is to 1. keep her weight on the lower side so that joint impact is minimized and 2. keep her on the glucosamine/chondroiten supplement. The foods that have glucosamine in them generally do not have enough to be therapeutic, they are more for marketing purposes than anything. Another thing you can add is
omega 3 ...
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