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•      2009 (51)
  •      March (18)
    • 31st: We adopted a 5- to 7-year-old female Dalmatian about a year ago. She has a panic attack every time she hears a loud noise. We have tried hugging her and talking calmly to her, but to no avail. Unfortunately, we live close to a military base and loud booms - 12:53 pm
    • 30th: I have a 2 1/2-month-old kitten. I'm pretty sure she is weaned, but for some reason she will not eat dry food. I've heard that kittens shouldn't just eat canned food. Do you have any advice? - 4:34 pm
    • 27th: How do I get my elderly cat to use the litter box in a multi-cat house? - 10:20 am
    • 25th: Can cats get kennel cough? - 5:42 pm
    • 24th: We found a black rabbit. Does that mean he is a domesticated rabbit rather than a wild one? Also, he sometimes bites his rear area on both sides. Why? He also flops over to one side in his cage. Is this a sign that he feels safe? Lastly, how can we safely - 12:14 pm
    • 23rd: My American Eskimo sheds terribly! I bought the new FURminator and brush his coat often, but nothing seems to work. Any suggestions? - 2:54 pm
    • 20th: I have a 3-year-old Shih-Tzu, and he digs holes in the yard. How can I stop him from doing this? - 7:50 pm
    • 19th: What kinds of diseases can cats carry? Can they carry Hepatitis C and spread it to humans? What can they spread to humans? - 3:24 pm
    • 18th: I have a parrot named Spanky. He constantly picks at himself—he looks like he’s been through a tornado! Can you recommend a vitamin or conditioner that would help him? - 6:04 pm
    • 17th: I have a 9-year-old Shiba Inu. She’s in good health, but her eyes have a glare to them. Could she have cataracts because of her old age? Or possibly undiagnosed diabetes? - 8:43 pm
    • 16th: What causes hot spots on dogs? And is there anything we can do to prevent them? Our English Bulldog often has breakouts. We have a spray prescribed by our vet that works well, but our dog smells! Is that because of the skin allergies? - 8:20 pm
    • 13th: I would like to get my 8/1-2-year-old poodle's teeth cleaned, but my husband is very against this. Would it be a risk to sedate at her age for this process? She is healthy as far as we know, but has not had blood work done yet. - 10:02 am
    • 11th: I have a 16-month-old male Ragdoll cat. He only eats canned food. I want him to eat dry food also, but he will only take a few bites occasionally. Is this OK for his health and teeth? - 12:19 pm
    • 10th: I recently lost my 9-1/2-year-old Welsh Corgi to kidney disease. Is that hereditary? Also, what I should look for in pet food? - 8:53 am
    • 6th: My miniature German Schnauzer wakes me up at least three times every night to go out to urinate. Why does he have to "go" so often? - 11:18 am
    • 4th: I have a 5-year-old female English Bulldog, and she's recently started going to the bathroom in the house. It’s become so bad that I have had to crate her during the day while I’m at work. She has never done this before. Could this be a medical problem? - 3:27 pm
    • 3rd: Our 3-year-old Yorkie is not neutered. My wife believes that if he is fixed he will lose his spirit. What are the pros and cons of neutering, and is it too late? - 4:05 pm
    • 2nd: My cat has had two urinary blocks in a year. My vet recommends the Royal Canin or Hills c/d formula, which you can only get from the vet. Is there something that I can feed him that would be comparable to what she has recommended and not cost a fortune? ( - 10:38 am
  •      February (17)
    • 27th: We read an article in class about banning pit bulls. My teacher thinks they are born to fight and have lockjaws. Can you help me prove to her that they don't have lockjaws, and it's the owners to blame for their behavior? - 9:28 am
    • 26th: I have two 8-year-old male dogs. They’re littermates, and have both been fixed. In the past year or so, they have become very destructive while I’m at work. They eat books, and most anything they can get their mouths on. I leave them plenty of toys and Ny - 10:06 am
    • 25th: My 13-year-old overweight tri-tabby has started pooping in my dining room several times a week. She uses her litter box for urine and some poop. Any thoughts on what is happening? - 11:45 am
    • 24th: My wife and I would like to get a Poodle this summer. Which of the types of Poodles–standard, mini, or toy–have the best personalities? Which types are best around children? Finally, which type is least likely to bark constantly? - 11:22 am
    • 23rd: Can I give my dog Imodium or another over the counter product to stop his diarrhea? - 11:59 am
    • 20th: How often should I brush my dog’s teeth? - 10:53 am
    • 19th: My dog suffers from seizures, and I've heard that B vitamins may help. Is there any scientific proof to this? Are there any risks associated with giving him B vitamins? - 12:19 am
    • 18th: How can I tell if my dog is depressed? - 12:59 am
    • 13th: I have a 4-year-old female Boston terrier. She was spayed at 6 months old. But when she goes to the bathroom, she cocks her leg like a male dog. Why? - 9:17 am
    • 12th: I have a 2-year-old teacup Chihuahua, and her ears smell! The vet says they are OK, but it’s a really bad odor—what can I do? - 9:55 am
    • 10th: I am devastated. My 9-year-old Cocker Spaniel was just diagnosed with "old dog" (vestibular) disease. Would Botox injected near the affected eye relax the twitch and make her vision steadier? It breaks my heart to see her stumbling and bumping into things - 10:09 am
    • 9th: I have a blue born Yorkie. Do you know anything about this llittle fellow? - 6:56 pm
    • 6th: My 4-year-old Sheltie has been diagnosed with arthritis in her front ankles. She limps most of the time, and it worries me that she may be in pain. Nothing the vet has given her has helped. Do you think this is something we must live with? - 10:40 am
    • 5th: A friend just gave me a lovely poinsettia plant. I have heard they are poisonous to animals and children. Is that true? I have a wonderful kitty and three great grandchildren. - 10:19 am
    • 4th: I have a Japanese Akita that has had about four seizures in the last two years. Any idea what can causes the seizures? Are they common in Akitas? - 9:56 am
    • 3rd: My 3-year-old mini Dachshund had surgery recently for a bladder stone and has to be on a special ("UD") diet for the rest of her life. Do you know what caused this and what I can do to promote good health in my dog so it doesn't happen again? - 8:44 pm
    • 2nd: How can I make my cat's bath time less traumatic? - 10:24 pm
  •      January (16)
    • 28th: Should I be brushing my 4-year-old cat’s teeth daily? A vet told me her plaque build-up would require me having her put under for the procedure. Can you recommend something less drastic? - 1:25 pm
    • 27th: My 15-month-old cat constantly paws my clothes before she settles down to lie on me. She does it dozens of times before she stops or I push her to stop. What is this all about? - 9:11 pm
    • 26th: How much should a Golden Retriever weigh? - 9:49 pm
    • 22nd: How often should you take an indoor cat to the vet? - 10:21 pm
    • 21st: I have a 5-year-old dog, and recently I noticed his breath is bad. I have not changed his diet and don’t give him anything from the table, so I’m at a loss. Any thoughts? - 9:49 am
    • 20th: I’m pretty certain that my Leopard gecko has metabolic bone disease. How can I help him? - 12:29 pm
    • 16th: I purchased a 20-month-old poodle from the shelter. I have tried everything to housebreak him, but nothing seems to be working. Please help! - 9:00 am
    • 15th: A friend told me that green beans would be effective in helping my overweight dog "slim down." Are green beans in a dog’s diet a good idea? - 9:38 am
    • 14th: We adopted a four-month-old kitten last summer. We already have a 10-year-old cat. The kitten is now nine months old, and he is constantly going after the older cat, jumping on her and trying to bite her. Is there anything we can do to break him of this b - 11:18 am
    • 13th: My 5-month-old boxer mix flatulates at an alarming rate. Could it be what we're feeding her? We feed her Precise Puppy Growth Formula for large breed dogs. She doesn't get any table scraps. What should we do? - 10:05 pm
    • 12th: We have a Rat Terrier, and she sheds an extraordinary amount. When she was a puppy, she had mange. Could this be her problem, or is it just the breed? We have tried everything to stop her from losing so much hair. Can you give us any advice? We love her d - 11:32 am
    • 9th: Can three Jack Russells stay warm enough outdoors through the winter in a doghouse without a door on it? Is it important to walk these dogs or let them out of a small chain link fence daily? - 9:23 am
    • 8th: Is it true that cats are not safe around newborn babies? I heard cats can smother them. - 9:11 pm
    • 7th: How often should I take my indoor cat to the vet? - 11:39 am
    • 6th: I have a 2 ½-year-old Great Dane that suffered from torsion and bloat and had surgery in November. He has recovered from surgery and is eating a prescription I/D diet. I would like to keep him on this diet for the rest of his life. It is a complete diet f - 11:16 am
    • 5th: My daughter has two cats and recently, one of them stopped using the litter box. Is it true that each cat should have its own litter box? - 8:50 am
•      2008 (44)
  •      December (18)
    • 31st: The humane societies in my area spay and neuter puppies and kittens at 2 months old "so they cannot reproduce." I was under the impression that it is not a good idea to "fix" them that early, especially the males. What is the rationale behind doing it so - 9:59 am
    • 30th: My chubby chocolate Labrador retriever desperately needs to lose weight. Do you have any tips and diet ideas? - 11:38 am
    • 29th: My mixed breed dog has an odor that I cannot get rid of. Bathing is good for one day, but the odor returns. His hair is about 2 inches long and coarse. Is there anything I can do to eliminate the "dog smell"? - 1:17 pm
    • 22nd: My 3-year-old Rottweiler is very good about going outside to do her business, but indoors, she leaks urine when she gets up from a lying position. Why does this happen? - 6:48 pm
    • 22nd: We give our 1-year-old Labradors milk bones (meat hide bones) at least five times a week. Is this hard on their digestive systems? - 10:40 am
    • 19th: How do I know if my dog has the flu, or kennel cough? - 12:33 pm
    • 18th: Because of the cold weather, my terrier's hot spot has returned. She bites her tail until it bleeds. The fur on her lower back is also very dry. No matter what shampoo or lotion I put on her skin, it still dries out quickly. I have her on Prednisone for t - 11:10 am
    • 17th: Even though we have had to euthanize three dogs before, it's always difficult to know "when.” Our 16-year-old dog is half Shih Tzu, half Maltese. She sleeps a lot, but she has been eating well and drinking, and having good elimination. This morning, howev - 9:47 am
    • 16th: A year and a half ago, our Toy Fox Terrier had inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and pancreatitis. We were told he couldn’t eat anything he hadn’t eaten before. Since a significant amount of time has passed, can we introduce new foods into his diet now? We - 10:25 am
    • 15th: Will you tell me about LEBA III (a dental health product) for dogs and cats? Is it effective? Does the alcohol ingredient affect pets negatively? We are considering use of this product for our dogs. - 8:12 pm
    • 12th: I have a 10-year-old Rottweiller. She is having difficulty opening her mouth. It's most noticeable when she tries to yawn. Her X-rays reveal no bone abnormalities. I even had her teeth cleaned because I thought it could be a dental problem. But it is gett - 8:05 pm
    • 10th: My vet tells me my golden retriever is obese and that I should take away his food. But why is he so happy as he is? - 9:10 am
    • 9th: My 12-year-old cat seems to have trouble swallowing, especially when purring, and his belly is kind of red. He eats well and still is playful. He has no diarrhea or vomiting. Do I need to see a vet with these symptoms? - 9:59 pm
    • 8th: My heart is torn: I am considering putting my 15 year-old Min Pin to sleep. He has complete clouding of one eye and partial clouding of the other, he cannot hear me when I call, he does not whine in pain but does demonstrate arthritis. He is urinating in - 8:36 pm
    • 5th: Why won't my 11-year-old dog drink out of a bowl or pan, only wants water poured on the sidewalk, and then will lap it up? Winter is coming and the water will freeze. What should I do? - 9:21 am
    • 4th: Your article about pet emergencies is good, but incomplete. I was disappointed that you did not mention cats who strain to urinate or seem anorexic, as it can indicate liver lipidosis. I have had people tell me their cat is coughing a hairball for a week, - 8:09 pm
    • 3rd: Last weekend, our 12-year-old cat Sylvester started acting really strange. It looked as though he lost control of his whole back end. His back legs were flopping from side to side, and he was dragging his whole backend across the floor. I picked him up an - 8:47 pm
    • 1st: Recently I lost a beagle dog that I was very attached to. I had the dog spayed and her stitches came undone, and in the course of a second operation to try to save her she drank very large amounts of water. I recently read an article that drinking large - 9:52 am
  •      November (13)
    • 26th: My cat Muffin is 12 years old and is constantly sneezing. Do I need to be worried? And can she get humans sick? I am particularly concerned about my nephew, who visits frequently. - 3:06 pm
    • 25th: My 6-year-old Siamese is in renal failure. We have to give her sub-q fluids every other day. She is becoming very difficult to treat now. Is there any way we can make this easier for us and her? It is very hard to hold her still for the 5-8 minutes this - 2:43 pm
    • 24th: Do hamsters (dwarfs, whites, etc.) carry diseases that people can get? Are they a good pet for an 11 year old? Our local TV doctor has mentioned meningitis and brain disease. Yet we know many families that have them with no problems. - 11:28 pm
    • 21st: My cats eat a lot of catnip. Is it possible for them to have too much? - 7:16 pm
    • 20th: When is it too cold to leave my dog outside for an extended period of time? - 4:54 pm
    • 19th: What should the water temperature be when I bathe my dog? I heard that people and dogs have different body temperatures, so should I adjust the water temperature accordingly? - 12:27 pm
    • 18th: I have a 16-year-old male Birman cat that has moderate hyperthyroidism, for which I give him one 5 mg tablet of Tapazole per day. He usually has a good appetite, but he does not gain weight. (He only weighs about 8.5 lbs.) How often should I take him to t - 8:12 pm
    • 17th: I have a small, black pug. I'm having trouble keeping the wrinkles above her nose clean, and the area often gets red and sore-looking. Are there medicated wipes or a cream that I could use? - 7:51 pm
    • 12th: I have a 4-year-old Pomeranian, and she does not like me to brush or clip her. She tries to bite me. Are all Pomeranians like this? - 10:49 am
    • 11th: I adopted my dog, Tuco, when he was about 8 weeks old. He obeys my every command, and is extremely smart. The problem is, he seems to love everyone more than me. Can you tell me what that means? - 11:26 am
    • 10th: What is the right dosage when giving a daily regimen of glucosamine and aspirin for an 80-pound, 14-year-old dog? - 10:14 pm
    • 6th: What causes “reverse sneezing” in dogs, and is there anything I can do to help my pet when it happens? - 5:41 pm
    • 6th: Will soy milk harm my cat? - 4:40 pm
  •      October (13)
    • 31st: My two cats have been together for six years and suddenly started fighting. I kept them separated for two weeks. When we put them together again, they seemed O.K. at first—until the aggressor starting to attack the other cat again. I am desperate for a so - 11:23 am
    • 28th: What causes my 1-year-old Chihuahua to urinate when he gets excited or scared? We had him neutered when he was 6 months old, does that have any thing to do with it? - 2:17 pm
    • 28th: I have an overly-hyper Irish Setter. Whenever he sees a rabbit, squirrel or bird, he will pull so hard that we can barely hold on. Sometimes he rips the leash out of my hand and jets off to catch any animal in his sight. I know he's a hunting dog... - 1:05 pm
    • 27th: My two cats were together for 16 years. I had to have one put to sleep, and now the other one is losing weight and sleeps all the time. Is she depressed? If so, how long will this continue? - 9:05 am
    • 24th: I have a 13 ½-year-old terrier/chow mix, and he is getting warts all over his body. I tried wart removal medication on one, but it only worked for a while. And I can't afford to have the vet remove every wart. What can I do? - 10:43 am
    • 22nd: My 2-year-old Australian Shepherd is due for her annual distemper vaccine. I have read that vaccines are no longer considered necessary or should only be given every few years. Should I have it done? - 6:33 pm
    • 16th: How much exercise can I give my 3-year-old lab who has moderate hip dysplasia? I currently jog with him for 30 minutes and walk with him for one hour every day. He loves his daily routine, and I just want to make sure it will not aggravate his H.D. What's - 3:45 pm
    • 16th: I adopted a cat last winter and over the summer she was diagnosed with a virus, but I can't remember what it was called. It's a reoccurring virus that causes swelling in the mucus membranes, typically around the mouth and nipples and less commonly in the - 7:21 am
    • 10th: My Shih Tzu's ears have become very swollen on the tips of her ears. My vet is baffled. No excessive head shaking or itching. Ear cultures are good, her white count is at the high end of normal. Any ideas? - 10:20 am
    • 8th: I need advice with this matter between my dog and cats. Jack, our lab, is constantly after our cats, trying to clean their butts. He will not let them alone and each time he does this he slobbers all over the place, including the cats. I have... - 10:15 am
    • 6th: I wanted to know if you spay or neuter your dog, is it true that they become less aggressive and less likely to stray from home? - 10:30 am
    • 2nd: Do you have any idea why my 10-year-old Samoyed has stopped "blowing her coat" since she was spayed 4 years ago? They are supposed to do it twice a year. Her vet has no answers and she suffers greatly in the summer. Shaving her is not the answer... - 10:10 am
    • 1st: There still is some differences of opinion regarding how often dogs need to have booster shots. For rabies shots, some say that the same vaccine is good for either one year or three. Do vets disagree? What about the 3-in-1 shots? - 9:55 am

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