Where can I go from here? I switched jobs (from waitressing to working at a pet store) a month ago, and plan on staying at the pet store for about a year. What can I do with pet store experience? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 8 answers

Donating a veterinary disease symptom video - would any library / video collection want this? Is any university veterinary school collecting things like this? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2008 - 5 answers

Why won't my dog eat regularly? It started when my roommate moved out, who had friends over a lot. Over the past few weeks it's progressed into serving him canned food, to some days where he doesn't eat at all except for treats and any kind of cooked meat. [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 18 answers

Our pug has always had breathing problems. Now we find out he's got a fold in his trachea. We're in the Atlanta area and are looking for a specialist. [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Vet for a bunny in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I best care for my cat after a hypoglycemic reaction until I can get him to the vet? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 1 answers

What is wrong with our dog? He's passing blood again - for the second time in two weeks. He went to the vet a week and a half ago; he had tests and x-rays; he's been on IVs of fluids & antibiotics. It seemed as though he was cured. Then, on Wednesday of this past week, it started up again. [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 20 answers

What is the best/cheapest way to get shots / spay and neuter 4 kittens and a mother cat in Toronto? No father to worry about... he left shortly after the young ones were born. [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you recommend a good online pet pharmacy? [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2008 - 4 answers

My cat was quite ill, got over it for a week, and now is ill again. We've taken him to the vet and still no ideas what's wrong with him. Anyone ever have a similar problem? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 26 answers

Puppy has developed bald patches on head and face. Antibiotics prescribed by vet a month ago haven't helped. Should the puppy's owner have a very expensive biopsy done, or just leave it alone and hope it goes away? [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 19 answers

My FIV+ cat is sneezing. A lot. We have a humidifier on, but aren't sure how serious the situation is. [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2007 - 6 answers

What to do about a normally friendly dog, who has a bloodlust for veterinarians? [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 21 answers

Does my cat have a chronic respiratory infection, or is it possible she just naturally has poor breathing passages? Ever since my partner and I adopted her and her sister in August she has had periodic coughing and hacking fits that have been relatively unaffected by three separate rounds of antibiotics. Now I wonder if maybe she just has the equivalent of a deviated septum, or whether it's time for hospitalization. [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2007 - 13 answers

Two Part Pet Question: Is there such a thing as a safe medication for pets? AND Is there an online database that can educate me on safe med/health practices? [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2007 - 12 answers

My two dogs were playing and the 70lb german shepherd mix started yelping repeatedly like a car alarm... [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 8 answers

My 12-week-old kitten might have coccidia. He is in the animal hospital now. What can I expect? [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I prevent future urinary tract infections in my male (neutered, indoor) cat? [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2007 - 11 answers

Veterinary Opinion Filter. Meeting with an orthopedic specialist next Tuesday to discuss partial tear of our 7.5-year old boxer's cranial cruciate ligament (rear right) and potential partial tear of the left as well. What are the right questions to ask the vet and are there any feasible alternatives to TPLO surgery? [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2007 - 3 answers

I have two cats, both with a mild respiratory infection, and the drugs the vet gave us aren't making much sense to us. Can anyone help explain? [more inside]
posted on Sep 19, 2007 - 8 answers

Is my cat's "weepy eye" a cause for concern (is a vet visit in order)? [more inside]
posted on Sep 2, 2007 - 9 answers

How do you give a cat medication under its tongue? [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2007 - 12 answers

Our 3.5 year old Mexican Hairless has started becoming aggressive and I need suggestions for dealing with it. [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm afraid of taking my cat to the vet because of possible accusations of animal abuse. How do I diffuse this situation? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2007 - 30 answers

How much money should I save up before adopting a kitten? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 27 answers

Cat Owner Filter: Is it worth it to take one's cats to a "cats-only" vet? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 16 answers

What is this strange growth on my dog's chin? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2007 - 11 answers

I've never had a cat as hard to pill as this one. What can I do to get her to take her pills? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2007 - 31 answers

Why won't the vet office tell me my cat's lab results? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2007 - 7 answers

I actually have a few related questions. I am 22 and a first time cat owner. It's come time for my adorable kitten Erwin Schrodinger to get neutered and possibly declawed. I'm living in NYC and am fairly clueless. I don't even know about how much each of these procedures should cost. I don't want to be cheap and risk his health, but I also don't want to pay through the nose, just because it's 'the city.' Basically, I'm looking for a competent, but mid-range vet recommendation, and an estimate about what is an appropriate cost for neutering alone and neutering/declawing. Could you guys help me out? Thanks!
posted on Feb 23, 2007 - 46 answers

Dog in sudden, mysterious pain. Going to see the vet as soon as possible, but want to be as prepared as I can be. [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2007 - 13 answers

Dog needs TPLO surgery, but I can't afford it! What do I do?! [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2006 - 6 answers

Scabby cat neck and best way to catch and transport a cat that doesn't want to be caught or transported. [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 18 answers

Personal recommendations for a vet in London? Somewhere near Islington, ideally. [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2006 - 1 answers

DeadDogFilter: My vet lost my dog's ashes - what should I do? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2006 - 38 answers

Does anyone know of a reasonable vet in Sacramento, CA? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2006 - 4 answers

Cat with a swollen stomach. Vets, cat owners and helpful people welcome inside.. [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2005 - 22 answers

My dog appears to have summer allergies, much like his master. I've owned him for about 2 years, and every summer he develops a rash of sorts on his tummy. Vets haven't seemed to help. [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2005 - 9 answers

Mysterious cat illness

Last night, my cat suddenly became distraught, spent a lot of time crying, began hissing at nothing, etc. I took him to the vet, they gave him valium, he started acting drunk. Today, he can no longer walk. I took him back to the vet, and they say he has no kidney/liver problems, that he's probably really sensitive to the valium, and to let him come down for a day or so. I think he may have had a stroke, but the vet said that is really hard to diagnose. Has anyone else had experience with a cat stroke/sudden paralysis/staying high *way* too long?
posted on Feb 5, 2005 - 26 answers

My dog won't lift his leg when he urinates. Typically I wouldn't be too concerned about this, except for the fact that he has terrible skin (allergies) and I think that contact from him basically sitting in urine is not helping the problem.

For what it's worth, he is an english bulldog and coming up on his second birthday. Is it just too soon to expect him to raise that leg? Is there anything I can do to expedite the process?

I've always had female dogs before, so this has never been an issue...
posted on Nov 16, 2004 - 11 answers

CatPeeFilter

We have 2 cats; one an ancient, sickly 17+ year-old male and the other one a 2 year-old male. The 2 year-old has started peeing in weird places around the house (on top the dryer!!) like he's marking territory, although he's always been dominant. They both share a large catbox that's kept fairly clean. Any thoughts?
posted on Oct 3, 2004 - 11 answers

Cats and Cataracts. Does anyone have any experience or expertise in regards to cats with cataracts?
posted on Sep 7, 2004 - 6 answers

MoggieFilter: My cat keeps coming home injured. (more inside)
posted on Aug 22, 2004 - 12 answers

Cat flu: I'm looking after a cat for a friend, and she recently (yesterday) got a runny nose, and coughs some. She also appears listless and bored. I'm stuck at work and will get her to the vet ASAP, but for now I need some reassurance that this isn't fatal? Thanks!
posted on Jul 22, 2004 - 6 answers

Vets vs. Doctors. (more inside)
posted on Jun 29, 2004 - 8 answers

SickKittyFilter: more inside...
posted on Jun 23, 2004 - 13 answers

Canine flea/tick preventative treatment? I have a rough and tumble pup (18 pounds, 18 months old). He's quite an outdoor companion, and I find ourselves walking more wooded trails this year. I expect fleas, and especially ticks, are going to be a concern this summer. I am staying completely away from Hartz in all shapes and forms. I am very open to the idea of natural/herbal/homeopathic flea and tick preventatives as long as they work well. I am also interested if anyone has any experiences with Frontline or Advantage. Whatever the treatment, it would have to withstand bathing, as he is groomed professionally once a month and usually is rinsed down or bathed at home once a week (depending on how much mud he gets into). I will consult with the vet before going ahead with anything, obviously, but would really appreciate any of your personal feedback.
posted on May 24, 2004 - 15 answers

My parents have an Old English sheepdog, and while he has the most adorable set of eyes, we can't help but wonder, is there a medical reason that so many other sheepdog owners keep the fur covering their eyes? Are Old English sheepdogs prone to cataracts?
posted on May 6, 2004 - 4 answers

Our three cats have fleas and worms. We've tried a couple of over-the-counter products, but they haven't helped (especially with the worms, which are our biggest concern). The vet wants to sell us expensive remedies, of which we are very skeptical. Before we shell out big bucks for the stuff the vet suggests, are there other things we should try? What has worked for you?
posted on Jan 17, 2004 - 13 answers

Yet another dog question. My wife's dog is a shepherd-dobermann cross and so old that she's technically dead - about 16 years old. She's mostly incontinent, and scooping up turds and mopping up pee is a daily and sometimes hourly chore now - I've taken up all the rugs, and she sleeps at night on a foam cushion protected by a vinyl shower curtain. I think her kidneys are failing, but very very slowly. So she drinks a fantastic amount of water and voids it randomly about the house. My wife and I take turns letting her out out night, but she's excessively nocturnal (she's a dog) and this, combined with the incontinence and her tendency to get jammed into odd spots and whine until rescued is degrading our sleep. My wife's very attached to the dog - who otherwise isn't really suffering and is even happy - but our lives are slowly coming to be dominated by the dog. Yet....neither I nor my wife believe in killing pets or other creatures for mere reasons of convenience. Any technical advice on managing this situation until the creature dies a natural death?
posted on Dec 29, 2003 - 13 answers