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Jun 1, 2002 8:53 pm
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Hello, I have a 6.5 lb. Male / Neutered Yorkie. I have gotten two opinions as to what is happening with this dogs eyes. There seems to be an abundance of...
In a message dated 06/06/2002 11:51:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ruthieh_2001@... writes: << I'm confused. What is your opinion of what the SNO STICK...
I'm unfamiliar with 'sno-stick' here in the UK we use schirmer tests but they are probbale the same. Many ophthalmologists state that values should be greater...
Hello again all... My 7 yr old, 7 lb male/neutered Yorkshire Terrier (the same one with massive allergy problems) has been found to have a very low thyroid. ...
Dear Dr. Knapp, What protocol would you follow for an older dog just becoming diabetic? Marion Amber & Spencer (CGC) A.C.E.S. N. E. Dobe Rescue Mass ...
Amitriptyline does have useful antihistamine effects and is also an psychoactive drug often used in stress related cystitis but can cause sedation and some...
in dogs high fibre diets do help (current thinking in cats is opposed), improving activity and excersise and weight control then stablisation with insulin.....
i think you mean then that this dog should be tested more then once before going that route? labs make mistakes and thyriods fluctuate etc. does the dog have...
jendiane@...
Jun 8, 2002 6:04 pm
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marion how old is the dog ? if very old i would not go through it all or put the dog through it all. depends on no . of good years left? sorry to say this but...
jendiane@...
Jun 8, 2002 6:04 pm
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..my point was *not* lab errors but the dynamics and problems of making a total judgement of thyroid function.. it just happens not to be easy. Peter G Knapp...
properly controlled and cross-referenced diabetics should have a decent future.. yeah, it takes work and effort but is rewarding if approached properly......
Toby, our 2 yr old DMH cat was diagnosed with hemobartonella felis at the end of March 2002. At that time, because of the severity of the anemia, he was given...
kbautista1972
azbautista@...
Jun 8, 2002 9:07 pm
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... etc. ... that ... question? The dog is 7 yrs old...a male/neutered Torkie...7 pounds. He has been being treated for severe allergies and I (owner) have...
..as you now know H felis requires some associated immunosuppressive disease to become established; felv & fiv being the most common. As you have also ...
Sunflower Hi, I am hoping that you can provide me with some information about our 11month old bitch who is on heat. We have endeavoured to keep her away from...
georgina urquhart
georgie_brett@...
Jun 9, 2002 7:32 am
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options for preganncy diagnosis are (depending on breed, shape, amount fat and ability of operator): ultarsound from 2 weeks preganncy, palpation from 3 weks...
that i what i meant to that the thyroid fluctuates so that maybe you need to test a couple times....
jendiane@...
Jun 9, 2002 12:40 pm
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Hi, Can you explain to me what the BARF diet is and what it is used for, etc. I noted it's being used in feline's but can it be used in canines? Thanks Ruthie...
Dr. Knapp, Thanks, as usual, for your words of wisdom. At first blush, this looked like a definate dog with diabetes - insatiable thirst, uncontrolled ...
stress elevations blood sugar less common dogs than cats.. but diagnostic samples should be on starved bloods or can run a fructosamine estimation which...
My cat has been diagnosed with diabetes for 2 years now. I give 3 units of insulin at the same time each day. I was interested in your comment "current...
My cat has just been diagnosed with hepatitis after I rushed him in on Saturday as he was jaundiced and very unsteady on his feet. Is it infectious? How should...
no one sane would recommend changing things on a stable diabetic <s>.. but curent thinking in cats is that the same theory of high fibre low calorie diets...
most causes of jaundice in the cat aren't particularly infectious. Jaundice itself can be complex to categorise. A diagnosis of hepatitis suggests primary...
Hi all.... We're having a discussion as to wether dew claw removal is painful or not....any help with this question???? Also...for what purpose did they start...
..I assume you're refrerring to dewclaw removal in puppies (whihc under UK law can be carried out without general anaesthesia before they eyes are open)?? ...
Yes Peter... I'm referring to dew claw removal as a pup in some breeds. Front and/or back. I have seen it done, I have heard the pups screams(3 days old). I...
I certainly won't do tails (although i go back to the era when it was deemed accetable UK and never liked doing it then). I find dewclaws at 3 days more...
