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Q. I have a 14yr old female boxer who was recently diagnosed with Cushing’s disease and is treated with medication. She has suffered a stroke and is in need of rehab. She’s unable to walk but otherwise is alert, eats, sleeps, and deficates with no problem. She is also very responsive and affectionate to us. What can we do for her? We don’t want to put her down because she can’t walk.

Hello and thank you for your question. Cushing’s disease is very common in older female patients and it can come with it’s complications. However, it is a condition that does require close monitoring due to the potential side effects from … Continue reading →

Q. my puppy has worms in his stool he is still very energetic and active is there any over the counter medication i should give him or should i bring him to see a vet immediately

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Q. Hi there. I have a question. On Tuesday My pomeranian was attack by a great dane. I don’t think it was a vicious attack because when the great dane saw my dog bleeding he did go for another attack but he lay down. I did take my dog to a vet to check him out. I do know that the wounds that he does have will take time to heal. My question to you is is there anything that I would / should do with my dog to calm him down. Everytime i get close to him or try to check on the wounds he cries and shakes alot. If you need more information please feel free to call me at 813-915-5566

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Q. Hi there. I am going to be adopting a Flemish Giant rabbit and was wondering how much his or her neuter or spay will cost? Thanks so much!

Congratulations on your new baby! We would always recommend a full examination prior to surgery to ensure that your new bun is healthy and doing well before going forward with general anesthesia and surgery ($56). Once we are sure that … Continue reading →

Q. Can you suggest a reliable breeder of parakeets in the north Tampa area?

Thanks for contacting us with your question. I assume by parakeet you mean budgerigar, or budgie. The reason that I ask is that there is a whole family of parakeets (the genus Psittacula) that include Indian Ring-necked parakeets, Moustached parakeets, … Continue reading →

Q. My puppy is 5 months old and he just started to loose his baby teeth. I noticed his gums are a little bloody in the back when I brush his teeth. I brush softly because of it. He spits up a little too all of a sudden… I say spit up because its like a teaspoon of clear liquid sometimes there are food particles but majority of the time it just looks like water or saliva. He didn’t do this until he started losing his teeth and it tends to happen more in the afternoon evening when he’s running around playing. Is that part of teething? He is eating fine.. He eats canned food only and he plays like normal. He doesn’t seem to be distressed.

Teething is a normal part of puppyhood. Deciduous (baby) teeth may bleed slightly when they fall out. This is also very normal. Vomiting and regurgitation or “spitting up” is likely not related to the teething. Clear fluid or foamy regurgitation, … Continue reading →

Q. I love my dog, but when he licks me, his breath is horrible! What can I do about it?

Periodontal Disease is one of the most common reasons for our pets to have bad breath. Periodontal disease is the infection of the gums and bones around the teeth. The infection starts with bacteria growing in a soft film of … Continue reading →

Q. Hi,I have a nearly 6 month old papillon. He’s up to date on all his shots and his last appointment was at the beginning of this month. He has allergies so he’ll be a little itchy and sneezy at times, but still very playful and active. I recently changed his food from purina exclusive kibble to evo turkey and chicken canned formula. His activity level hasn’t really changed that much since the switch. But I noticed he’s been coughing and sniffling and he’s spit up a liitle bit of clear liquid and yellowish clear liquid that looks a little foamy in parts. It hasn’t been a full week yet since his food has been switched. I don’t know if that is causing a problem or if it’s normal or if it’s allergy related. I wanted to see if it was something serious since I’m not scheduled to take him back to the vet for another 2 weeks since he’s got a neutering appt then. Thanks.

Thanks for your question. In general, food allergies, or hypersensitivities, will not show up as nasal congestion and coughing. The hallmark signs of food reactions are ear infections, skin infections, and sometimes diarrhea. The coughing and sneezing that you notice … Continue reading →

Q. I have used Frontline Plus on my Brittany Spaniel for about 8 years. It does not seem to be working anymore. She is really allergic to flea bites. Do you recommend Comfortis, and is it safe?

Hello and thank you for your question about Frontline. Yes, unfortunately some of the older topical flea products do not work near as well as they used to for dogs and cats. Some experts think that this is do to … Continue reading →

Q. We noticed that our Catahoula puppy has a red sort of blister near his tail on his hind leg. We thought it was a bug bite or maybe even a blister so we just left it alone….we have been watching it over the past week and it seems to be getting bigger. It’s about the size of a pea now. Do you have any idea of what this may be? And should we bring him in to have this looked at more?

Thank you for your interest in our website and congrats on your puppy – if it is a new addition to your family! Blisters or abnormalities on the skin that you described could be several conditions so, yes, I do … Continue reading →