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Ticks
Q: What is the best or correct way to remove ticks from my dog i've heard to burn them off thanks
A: You can use a medium sized flat tweezer, or a gadget sold to remove them. grasp the tick around the head area being careful not to crush it, and slowly pull it out. treat the wound and surrounding area with an antiseptic.
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Ear mites
Q: Will vinegar and water kill ear mites. or will peroxide. i am very broke and can't afford to buy medicine. thanks so much
A: None of these work real well. i would see section in dr. pitcairns book, dr. pitcairns guide to natural health for dogs and cats by richard pitcairn, dvm. can get at book store or library.
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Dachshund
Q: I have a male, dapple dachshund, and he has alot of problems with his anal glands. i recently to him to the vet, and had them express his glands, which were very full at the time. it has been a couple of weeks, and he is still scooting, and has recently starting scratching alot. i checked for fleas, and ticks, but found nothing. my question is, could this be something else??? usually, as soon as he start scooting, it is his anal glands, this time, even though, they were full, he is still doing the same thing. please help....thank you, gena bonds
A: Could be allergies. make sure no fleas with good flea comb of coat especially lower back and inspection of groin. also could be inhalent allergies or less likely food allergies which can cause this. some dogs also can have parasites like tapeworms which cause anal scooting so have stool checked out. in meantime try oral benadryl at dose of 1/2 mg per pound twice daily and try adding some extra fiber to his diet to help anal sac emptying such as a teaspoon or two of metamucil or canned pumpkin
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Poisons
Q: I was wondering if you could list some poisons, that could potentially hurt or be fatal to my dog? thanks
A: Anti freeze, mushrooms, cyanide are a few that come to mind
Phenobarb
Q: My dog has been on liquid phenobarb for three years now. is there another medication that petmeds sells that is similar and how much is it? i pay for 1 months supply of pheno at the vet $20. my dog takes 2cc of pheno every 12 hours.
A: We do not currently sell phenobarbital. you can check with your local pharmacist as to how much he would charge as it is commonly available.
Dog coughing
Q: I have a small dog that makes a very loud hacking cough. she just started doing this about three days ago. i rub her throat and feel the tightness from her coughing. she has not been placed in a kennel or outside the home. i am concerned because i have other dogs that live with her. could this be kennel cough? and how can i help her thankyou beth v
A: Possibly could be kennel cough or also allergic airway cough seen often this time of year in many areas. need vet visit and exam, etc to sort out
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