Parvo or allergy?Q: We gave our 3 month old pupies a flea bath. and our only female stared getting sick. she wont come when we call, she lays around, she wont eat, she has diarrea, and is very thin. if its parvo we already delt with it with the pups' mother. but the other 3 pups are fine, and we can't figure out whats going on. the father dog never had parvo. so any light on the subject could help. thanks for any help. A: Could be reaction to flea bath so might want to rinse dog in baby shampoo and rinse off. also could be parasite or otehr virus. take to vet for evaluation
Won't eatQ: I have a 3month old bassethound he will not eat and is vomiting clear he acts like he has no energy A: Need vet visit asap to rule out simple viral infection from parasite to dietary issue to foreign body obstruction
Yeast in catQ: My 13 year old cat has been dx with yeast. she has a pungent odor and discharge that mats the hair in the anal area. the vet had me shampoo her with malaseb. i did so for several months, but it did not help. is there anything that can be given orally for this problem? it seems to be coming from her inside, not a skin problem. your help would be appreciated. A: If seems to be coming from inside make sure no problems on bloodwork. occasionally can use oral antifungals but many cats have side effects from them. sounds more like anal gland problem to me. have another opinion
Demodex (red mange)Q: My 6 mo. old lab mix was diagnosed with demodex just yesterday. she has started the ivermectin treatments, the brand i was given is ivomec. my question is what supplements can i give her to ensure a healthy coat and help give her immune system a boost? i would also like to know if you have any suggestions for itch relief. i have bailey on benadryl and i put lanacane cream on her. i also am bathing her weekly w/ a anti-bacterial shampoo w/ sulphur. just want to know if there is anything else i can do to make her more comfortable until the ivomec kicks in. thank you very much. A: For immune system i would try digestive enzymes like prozyme as well as essential fatty acids like flax seed oil at 1 tea per 20 pounds of body weight daily. i also like a supplement available from healthfood stores for this condition known as dimethyl glycine(dmg) at dose of 250 mg daily. for itching i would temporarily use oral benadryl at 1 mg per pound twice daily and try some blue aloe gel shampoo from 1800petmeds Shop for: ivomec, prozyme, 1800petmeds
Bumps on my puppyQ: I have a 6 week old pit bull puppy that i love dearly, and just this past week, he got some bumps on him that appeared to look like misquitoe bites, but now the bumps have yellow puss and they have spread all over his necy, on the top of his head, and the itching appear to be severe, what can i do for my baby? A: Need vet visit as likely needs oral antibiotics and workup for mange, etc. for now consider shampooing with chlorihexiderm shampoo from 1800petmeds every few days until vet visit
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Flea collars and frontline plusQ: Our cats have been infested with fleas for about 2 weeks, and we put sergeant's flea collars on them, to no avail. would it be safe to start using frontline plus on them now? if not, how long should we wait? thank you. A: Remove the collars and apply the frontline plus.
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Rash/scabs/losing hairQ: I have a two year old lab that is loosing her hair on the whole bottom side of her body she has a red rash with scabs in some places, also right above her tail on her back her hair is falling out what do you suggest that i use to help her. A: Sounds like mignt need prescription for oral antibiotics from vet. should be evaluated for bacteria or yeast overgrowth. often secondary to allergy. try chlorihexiderm shampoo every few days from 1800petmeds as well as oral chlorphenirmine as antihistamine at dose of 6 mg twice daily until can get to vet
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Bald spotsQ: My dog has bald spots on each side of her tail and her skin is always itching. A: Check for presence of fleas with fleacomb as well as have vet check anal sacs and rule out other allergies. try corticare shampoo from 1800petmeds and oral benadryl at dose of 1/2 mg per pound orally twice daily. if no help see vet
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