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Updated Jun 17, 2013

Q: Teeth Cleaning for Dog Needed, Any Info. Is Helpful!    —Pittsburgh, PA

"Alright, my dog is 10 years old and 65-70 lbs. I've been thinking about having her teeth cleaned. I think she may nee..."

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Based on my experience, I can tell you that the vet uses general anesthesia due to the nature of the job. Imagine yourself not having a sort of pain killer during deep...

I'm sorry I can't help you more directly with your question, but I want to let you know about something I learned the hard way. Anesthesia can effect your dog's heari...

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Q: Sick Dog    —Zelienople, PA

"We took our 10 year old dog to the vet today & found out that he has a tumor in his lung. Not an easy thing to hear,..."

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S. sorry to hear about your dog. Did the vet say if the tumor was cancerous? I am asking because I had an elderly dog with tumors all over his body but they were not...

Mr. Roger's had a GREAT book about the loss of a pet. You might want to read it and get some language to use with your son. When it gets closer to the time your dog...

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Q: Looking for Vet Who Will Take Payments- Urgent!    —Pittsburgh, PA

"A friend's dog was hit by a car yesterday. He broke his leg in 4 places , and needs surgery. The vet hospital we took..."

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Try calling Care Credit. This is a credit card that your friend can apply for that will cover veterinary bills. If the vet where the dog is does not accept Care Cred...

There is a company called CareCredit. In a sense it is a credit card specifically used for animal hospitals. We are moving to your area and that is why I am on this si...

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Q: Vet in Hatfield Area?    —Hatfield, PA

"Does anyone know of a very good vet in the Hatfield area? We have 2 cats and recently moved to the area."

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The Telford Veterinary Hospital is not that far from Hatfield and they are absolutely the best vet around. They are in Telford now, but I think moving to Souderton (ev...

Hi there! I love Rockhill Veterinary - they are in Perkasie right off old Bethlehem Pike. They are sweet, and won't over charge you. Dr. Jenn Derstine, and Dr. Mowd...

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Q: Skin Rashes on Our Bulldog    —Reading, PA

"We have an english bulldog she is super sensitive to skin rashes. we feed her nutro dog food we r tryin to avoid skin..."

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J. - I have a cocker spanial who has allergies. We do feed her beneful but I also buy omega 3 fish oil tablets and put on her food. Since we have been using that ...

I would read both the label from the nutro dog food and the beneful label and see if there is any ingredient that is in the nutro that is not in the beneful. I would ...

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Q: Puppy Got a Bee Sting, HELP    —Morrisville, PA

"I think my stupid puppy got stung by a bee. I walked outside and saw her with her snout in the grass and then when sh..."

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Give him ice cubes to chew and play with. If it IS a bee sting, and the stinger isn't lodged in his lip, then there's nothing the vet can do for him, other than a lit...

Hi A., this really isnt anything to play around. Did you call your vet and tell them the issue and ask them what you should do now? I jumped on line and googled "d...

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Q: Dog Acting Strangely    —New Alexandria, PA

"We have a four year old Bichon Frise. She is not fixed. She has never had any puppies. The past day she has been a..."

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Could be what I believe they call a false pregnancy. They carry stuffed animals around with them and treat them likes puppies. I can't understand why your dog is not...

If you are that worried take her to the vet to make sure she is not pregnant. She could be jealous and want attention that is why she is taking the toys or may be her ...

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Q: Boxer Lost Use of Back Leg    —Homestead, PA

"I have a female boxer, who is about 6 months old. She was fine most of the morning today and then layed down on the c..."

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IF she is not walking much try to keep her from doing much. Our dog had a problem once and we took her to the vets. They gave her some type of pain meds and said to ma...

Please take her to the vet and while you are there make an appt. for her to be neutered once she is feeling better. There are too many unwanted shelter dogs, our pets...

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Q: Self Destructive Kitty :(    —Altoona, PA

"Our oldest ‘daughter’ a teenage kitty, has this problem with self-deprecating herself. She’ll just lick, and lick,..."

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Our cat did this too. For years the vet said it was stress--turned out she had a thyroid problem and required medication. Demand that the vet do a blood test to check...

Did the vet suggest you change her food ? Food allergies make kitties itch on the inside, and our cat actually clawed herself until we changed her food. That might e...

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Q: Advice About Ticks    —Butler, PA

"My poor dogs have been getting a ton of ticks on them since the weather has warmed up this last week or so. We do Fr..."

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My vet switched my dog to revolution. My dog is 13 years old. She hasn't had any side effects. I think your dog will be ok switching to another medicine.

You mentioned living in the country and I assume there's woods and fields around you but my suggestion may still sound extreme...but gauranteed. Get a couple chickens ...

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