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Dog Bites
I am a Veterinary Nurse and this can be a touchy situation. .... I was a career vet nurse before I had my kids, so I have some advise about your dog's ...
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- Your child is invading the dog's personal space. No, the dog shouldn't snap but he has no other defense if your child won't stop. Each situation is different so the so...
- Hi, N.. I was a career vet nurse before I had my kids, so I have some advise about your dog's biting problem. Bad news...eventualy, the dog WILL bite your child. You...
- I agree with what's already been posted. We can't expect a dog to NOT be a dog. Sounds like yours is trying everything to curb your child's behavior without crossing...
Cat Flea Treatment
As a veterinary nurse, I've seen cats come in that had the wrong flea meds put on. Horrible!!! Never, ever use dog flea stuff on your cat - that's why they ...
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- J., We had an awful infestation of fleas and the Frontline wasn't working on its own. We got some fleabusters (http://www.fleabuster.com/) and applied it ourselves...
- J., I am an emergency veterinarian who sees the cases of the inexpensive flea treatment that turns into the 1000 dollar flea treatment. Please use advantage or front...
- Try your Vet for a free sample of Frontline or Advantage or maybe your local SPCA or animal shelter has a coupon you could use. You can use a flea comb for temporary ...
Senior Cat Losing Weight, Maybe Hyperthyroidism?
I work at a vet and am studying to become a veterinary technician (a pet nurse). There are many reasons your senior cat could be losing weight, ...
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- I agree with other moms that you should get her in to the vet, even if she gets sick in the car. At her age and with those symptoms it could be something that she cou...
- Yes, please take your cat to the vet. Our older cat started to lose weight and she had kidney problems. We ended up giving her sub-quetaneous (under fur) injections...
- Another for seeing the vet. Ask your vet if he can give you a small tranquilizer for the trip to the vet. They use it all the time if a pet is going to fly. If a c...
Heartworms in Dogs
I am a veterinary nurse, and what you describe could be many different things, heartworm disease, thyroid disease, heart disease. ...
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- Well, I don't know much about heartworms, but wanted to point out a vet to you. I did look where you live and it would be a bit of a drive, so I don't know if it's wo...
- K., my dog started that coughing and sort of sounded like a hacking cough sometime. Unfortunately, when we took him to the vet they said he was positive with heart...
- The vet can tell you with a simple blood test if your dog has heart worms. If your dog does, the treatment is very expensive, they board the dog and practically poiso...
Looking to Adopt
As a veterinary nurse, I recommend that young adult dogs are better for children than puppies - it's a safety issue. Some older dogs have lived with ...
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- i know someone that is in pug rescue that just took in a few pug puppies for a puppy mill, they will be ready for homes in a few weeks... however, i would really reco...
- If you're not going to breed or show the dogs, does it really have to be full-blooded? There are so many mixed breeds and mutts out there that are adorable. Operat...
- There is a momma on here with some puppies, but they are mixed (dachshund / pekingese). My family adopted one and his is so cute. PM me and I can give your her infor...
Pregnancy Itching @ Night ... Can Anyone Help?
So about 3 AM, I finally called the nurse line, and the nurse told me that .... you can buy it at any veterinary supply or feed store. if they dont have it, ...
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- I had a milder case of it with both of my pregnancies and the Aveeno Oatmeal baths seemed to help me. Good Luck - I know it can drive you crazy. G.
- Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion didn't work with this 2nd pregnancy very well. I slathered on some Petroleum jelly until that didn't work anymore either. Now I use ErbaOr...
- Towards the end of my pregnancy I started getting itchy, my Dr. wanted to do blood tests to check my liver. You might want to talk to your Dr. about that, or get an op...
My Dog Won't Stop Barking
I am a Veterinary Nurse and I may have some helpful advice for you. Your situation with a pet that seems uncontrolable is common. ...
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- Try getting her that collar that shocks her when she starts to bark. I too sell Mary Kay & it is a grrrreat job. In life we're thrown many curves & it may come in any ...
- I had the some problem wtih my boxer. When I would put her outside she would bark. I ended up tossing water on her. Took about 3 times and she stopped. Cold water...
- Hi K.. First of all, the beagle part of your dog makes her very vocal. So what she's doing is what she thinks she should do -- alert the family. Also, the behavior ...
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
I am a Veterinary nurse and you need to know that Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is HIGHLY CONTAGEOUS! It spreads like wild fire umongst children. ...
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- I'm a childcare provider, PLEASE keep your child home for at least 24hrs from the time he starts his Rx. I think that Dr's all have different views on this. That sai...
- My little cousin got this her Kindergarten year of school a couple years ago. Her Mom was told once the fever broke, and she had been on medicine (if perscribed) to wa...
- Not sure what others have responded, but it IS contagious before he shows symptoms and also when he has a fever. By the time the blisters show and you realize it's ha...
When Are Kittens Ready to Leave Mama Cat?
When I was studying to be a veterinary assitant I learned that the food you feed your ... The thing with Kittens is they will nurse for a very long time. ...
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- C., They are ready to go between 6-8 weeks. Do you have the mom? They should not need to nurse. Soak the kitten food in eitehr milk or water- their little teeth might...
- I have 4 cats, and always wondered about this, having cats who "make/knead dough" on your belly or blankets is an example of them leaving their moms too early. (their ...
- six to eight weeks is fairly standard...if they were eating solid food they shoud be fine...get them a qualiy kitten food and soften it with water if they don't like i...
6 Month Old ~ Pediatrician Suggests Eating Only Vegetables and Meats
I am a VETerinary Nurse and let me tell you, it's even important for dogs to get fruits and vergtables. That's why it's in their food or their owners give ...
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- S.- I have 3 children, and have never heard of starting with veggies. Even if you check parenting books, you should start with applesauce or bananas because they are ...
- boy, I bet you feel totally frustrated with your ped right now! His comments are something I've never heard & I've been with children....more than 20 years! Usually,...
- I was told, veggies first, then fruit (both around six months) and meat when they started crawling (for the extra protien for the muscles) or eight months, which ever ...
