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Jan 1, 2008 1:38 pm
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We have a 1 yr old female sibe husky who's already had all of her first shots. She has been completely lethargic the last 2 full days. Today she had a bout...
I take it her temperature is normal? Did you noticed anything in the diarrhea? What was she been eating the last few days before the lethargy started? and...
Susan Freiman
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Jan 6, 2008 1:09 pm
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It is inerently odd to have a dog of that age unwell while eatng OK and not much found on a clinical exam. That implies either something 'silly' or something...
No suggestions but as some comfort I can tell you that we had an adult border Collie with similar symptoms except that she even went TOTALLY off her food.and...
Hi, one of my formerly feral kitties, Olivia, has had a kind of protrusion on her belly, under the skin. If I had to guess, not knowing exactly what a hernia...
<<What could it be, based on the description?>> Sorry, but that is a pretty poor description - all you really say is a bump on the belly of long duration. ...
What do they call that flap on a cats belly and why is it there? I always called it a fatty pouch and thought it was used to store extra fat but now I am not...
Hello Heidi ... always called it a fatty pouch and thought it was used to store extra fat but now I am not sure? I dont know why it's there but a couple of my...
I believe it's called an 'apron', but don't quote me on that! I just call it sagbelly! Some cats get it, some don't. Sharon in Brisbane, Australia _____ From:...
Hi,I am fairly new here-my name is Lori and I live in MI.I have a 6 y/o Pug named Capone and a 10 y/o Rott named Marley. and 2 cats.My question is: Out of the...
all those terms + any others that seem colloquially effective. No official name I can think of. Discussed with wife and we're hurling insults at each other now...
'fly-catching' can be associated with minor seizure activity, encephalitis, hypoxia or vision impairments. I think that justifies a thorough physical exam. ...
Thanks for a good laugh, Dr Knapp! I needed it! ~giggle~ Heidi - "mom" Kotti - Siamese girl; Ben - Spotted Tabby boy: Princess Missy - Gutsy Silver/white...
If a dog has cruciate ligament surgery and after 12 weeks the Vet gives the OK for running, etc. How does one tell the difference between arthritis symptoms in...
Over the last several months or so my cat has developed sores on his front paws, at the joints, that are circular and void of hair. They appear to be healed...
have you used new cat litter- some are scented and this can cause a problem ... -- Anne www.zaranimals.co.uk [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hello, As with any injury the key to healing properly is to allow enough time for the body to recover. Even though your vet has given you the OK to let your...
Linda and Kelly Phill...
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Jan 11, 2008 8:21 pm
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Hi! My 9 year old cat has had a scab on his chin for the past few weeks. I thought it had healed but I noticed that it is still there. I believe that he...
Hi Linda, Yes, I understand about "gradual return to normal activity." The dog got the OK to run at 8 weeks post op. She was way ahead on the healing curve,...
What is TPLO? After surgery on a leg, it's good to start immediately with massage so the muscles and ligaments stay flexible. Swimming is excellent activity,...
Susan Freiman
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Jan 12, 2008 4:20 pm
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There are a lot of different ways of 'fixing' cruciate ruptures... although the most common methods these days are a lateral nylon-crimp system, Over the top...
I'm not entirely clear where on the forepaws the licking is..but generally licking all feet is down either to some topical irritant- anything from caustic...
It's not a common place to get a sore on a cat - preventing it washing excessively with an e-collar might work to allow healing. Peter G Knapp B Vet Med MRCVS ...
Hi Peter, Thanks for the info. She had the traditional lateral nylon suture repair to a complete ruptured cruciate. She did very well rehabbing for the last...
My kitty has been sick for almost four months now. He has had diarrhea, blood and clear fluid in his stool and has even been throwing up. I took him to the...
My cat recently had p.u. surgery. Before he had the surgery, his eyes were fine. When I picked him up after surgery, his pupils were very dialated. I...
Dear PJ, I would strongly advise you to restrict her exercise until she is using the leg properly again. Your beagle does not have the ability to make the...
Linda and Kelly Phill...
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Jan 14, 2008 6:48 am
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Is it difficult for him to get into the litter tray? If area under his tail is sensitive, it may be hard for him to climb. You might try putting the tray in a...
