Spay Your Pets To Avoid PyometraPyometra, this is a disease female cats and dogs can get if they are not spayed. It's very painful and can cause death within days. I learned about this horrible disease the hard way. If you love your pet, please spay! You will be saving her life!
Dogs Can Catch Canine InfluenzaI just found out tonight that dogs can get their own brand of the flu! Visit this website for more information to keep your loving pets safe!
Zinc Pennies Can Be Toxic To DogsThis is for all of us pet lovers! Just received this email health alert from the ASPCA and found it to be important enough to share! And, yikes, who would have ever dreamt?
Hot Water Could Cause Kidney Stones in PetsIn speaking to my veterinarian, she said that the minerals from the hot water tank would cause kidney stones and not to give water from the hot water tank to the pets.
Natural Remedy for Itchy Puppy?I just received a 11 week old teacup maltipoo puppy. I saw a flea on her yesterday, so I took her to the vet and they gave me a flea shampoo. I gave her two flea baths and put Advantix on twice yesterday.
Dog Odors Might Be a Symptom of a Medical...I just wanted to let everyone know that my "stinky dog" ended up having a skin infection from swimming in her doggy pool and being matted in her hind quarters. Her skin is "stained" with either a fungus or bacterium.
Getting Rid of Giardia Parasites in Yard?How do I rid my soil of parasites? My puppy contracted giardia and my yard is the only place she's been.
Dog Flea Drops Accidentally Put on Cat?My husband put dog flea medication on my cat. I gave her a bath with dish soap. She is just not all there. All she does is sleep and sometimes looks like she is dead. What else can I do? I can't get to a vet at this time; will she be OK? Please help.
Shots for Inside Cat?Should I give my cat annual shots? My cat had annual shots at the rescue shelter before we adopted him a year ago. They are now due again, he's an indoor cat and never comes into contact with any other cats.
Treating Dog With Lung Congestion?My toy poodle has white phlegm from her lungs that complicates her breathing. Antibiotics from vet did not help. How can I help her clear it out?
Can Puppy Get Parvo after Shots?Can a puppy get Parvo if they have had their shot?
Are Puppy Vaccines Safe?Can puppies die from their first vaccination?
Causes of Ear Infections in Dogs?My Golden Lab gets infections under her ear flaps. Why does this happen? That is my question.
Watch For Blue Vomit In Pet PoisoningLast night we had a terrible scare. Our 1 1/2 year old Chihuahua, Bruiser came out of the garage with a forgotten rat bait. We thought we had thrown them all away. It didn't look like he ate it, but just carried it in to show us. We immediately called the emergency vet.
Video: Plants Poisonous to PetsJust received this information from the ASPCA via email. I was surprised to know that some of these plants are poisonous to our pets, and thought I should share it with the Thrifty Fun Community!
Use Pig Ears in a Sock for Dog's Dental HygieneI put a piece of a pig's ear (purchased in bags at Walmart) in an old sock. Dog chews it through the sock and it keeps her teeth clean.
Federal Law Regarding Refills On Vet Meds?I was just told by my vet that I would no longer be able to get the medicine we need for our pet's eyes without coming in for an exam. He said it was a federal law. Does anyone know what federal law it is?
Pros and Cons of Having Pet Insurance?I know that a lot of you have pets an am wondering if any of you have pet insurance. With the prices at the vet, it gets a little expensive and if you have more than one pet it's really expensive. I would like to know the pros and cons that you might have.
Is Food Coloring Harmful to Pets?Is food color harmful to pets?
Black Things in Cat's Ears?My cat has black things in his ears. Are these ear mites?
Puppy With Dandruff?I have a 3 month old puppy who gets really bad (for lack of a better word) "dandruff". I purchased some oatmeal shampoo, but bathing him hasn't lessened the problem. I'm wondering if this is normal or something I should be concerned about?
Rescued Dog Won't Go Potty?Two days ago we began fostering a 3 year old Shih Tzu who was abandoned with a serious injury. He had a skin infection on his hind leg. His leg is healing well and his appetite is great. But, he has only peed twice; once out of fear on my bed and once on the floor. He has yet to poo. We've taken him outside regularly first thing in the morning, after eating and before bed. Also whenever we suspected he needed to go but nothing! Any suggestions? The vets at the shelter indicated that he had no problem going there.
Dog Vomits Everything But Liquids?PLEASE READ! DOG IN NEED! I have a Siberian Husky who is a little over a year old. She was hit by a car almost a month ago, I took her to the vet, she had two major surgeries. Her stomach can only hold liquids, and she vomits everything else, and she is very skinny and still losing weight.
Newborn Kitten Eyes Not Opening?While walking home, I found this newborn kitten. It has tiny little claws, small teeth, it's ears are fully opened but it's eyes are closed. But I'm worried about his eyes, he looks to be about 2 weeks old, maybe less. If I'm right, his eyes should be opened already.
My Puppy Played With A Newly Vaccinated Puppy?He was around my father's puppy that just got his distemper shot and what I know of that it is a shot that they give the puppies. Mine hasn't gotten it yet because he was sick, but the shot is actually the virus. Now since my puppy was playing with a puppy that was just given this shot, can my puppy get the virus?
What are my dog's chances?I purchased a toy pom from a local pet store on 6/18, which now I know was a complete mistake. They received him from the breeder on the 6/16 so he had his first series of vaccinations. On the third day of having him he had thrown up in his crate it looked like a murder scene.
MultiGard Heartworm Medication?MultiGard Heartworm Medication. Is anyone familiar with MultiGard, a heartworm preventive tablet, which is supposed to be like Sentinel? It's apparently available in Australia but I cannot find any information about it.
My Cat Has a "Wart" or "Mole"?My 7 year old cat has developed a wart/mole just below your ear, like on the side of her face. It sticks out, is wiggly and doesn't seem to bother her. It just popped up overnight! Anybody ever seen something like this?
Cutting Pills?My small dog is on several meds. One of them needs to be divided into quarters. The tab is small and is scored for dividing in half, but when I cut the halves into quarters, sometimes the tabs splinter and/or divide unequally.
Stray Cat With Mange?I've got a lot of wild cats outside that folks have dropped off over the years. I've noticed this one cat that has like alot of bumps on it's body,I'm not sure if they are bites. It also looks like some of the hair is thinning. Could this be mange, and if so, is there something I can do for this cat, other then taking it to the vet?
Pet Vaccines?Can you give your own rabies vaccines to dogs and where would you order that?
Kathy
