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My dog is a rescue, best treatment for ear infections, Thanks, Kathy
I just got 7 week old puppy and records show she was dewormed 6-22 . Today I seen I believe worms in her stool but it not all the time .. is that normal
Hi Olivia,
Often you need two doses of dewormer to kill off the eggs as well as adult worms. Since your pup will be due for routine vaccines with a vet, I’d advise calling to make an appointment for an exam. Take a fecal sample with you so they can find out what type of worms your pup has, and provide the correct medication. Good luck with your new pup!!
~kelly
My dog started off with puking and not eating then she had diarrhea with some blood, we took her to the vet they wanted to keep her so we had her there for three days being that it was 4th of july weekend it was really expensive. They put her on antibiotics and fluids and when we picked her up we paid for antibiotics that we could bring home along with nausea medicine. She is home now and still very sick. She does not have parvo, I dont know what to do.
How can I tell my dog is getting better, or any signs or recovering.
Hello,
sorry to hear you dog is so sick. What did your vet say was wrong with her? I would call the vet back and explain that she is not getting better and ask them. You’ve already paid for your bill there, so give a call back and explain that she is still sick. If they cannot help, find a new vet. If you cannot afford it, reach out to local rescue organizations and ask if they have any programs that can help with assistance. Ask you vet if they have Care Credit (apply for it , ask you vet how). Ask your vet if they can take payments or if you can work off or volunteer with them to help pay for the care. .Good luck!
~kelly
He is up-to-date on all his shots takes heartworm and tick preventative medication . When we pick him up from boarding he had a oatmeal bath for the first time. We live in North Carolina but is spending the summer in New Hampshire we don’t have a vet in New Hampshire. We did ask where we boarded him if anything happened they said no
Find a vet and get him to them as soon as possible.
My dog got bit by a huge mouse outside and started bleeding, he seemed fine by licking off the blood and eating, but im worried, could there be diseases transmitted? Can i clean the wound somehow? Thank you.
A washcloth with warm soapy water should be used to clean the wound. Some diseases are transmitted by mice and could be problematic please contact your vet.
My 3 month old kitten has diarrhea and can’t control when it goes. The only other animals it has been around is our puppy but he is not sick. What can I do to stop the diarrhea
4 months ago my wife and I purchased a chihuahua from what was supposed to be a reputable breeder. When we gor her she reeked of cigarettes bur we loved her already. We took her immediately to a vet and she is healthy and up to date on all her vaccinations but the issue we are having is wit a tapeworm. She had it since we got her. Our vet had treated her multiple times with both medicine and injections and she is on Sentinel for protection. Even had to put For-Bid in her food for the past month per our vet, but worm is still here. Getting frustrated and concerned for our baby pup. Anything we can do to help get rid of this?
I’m going to leave the medical part of your question to our vets, but I do have an observation regarding what makes a reputable, ethical breeder.
Unless the person from whom you purchased your puppy titles (as in, they earn titles through showing, obedience trials, etc…not just AKC registration) and fully health tests per the Chihuahua Club of America, they aren’t what I would consider ethical or reputable. Here’s a lot more information: http://www.chihuahuaclubofamerica.org/health-committee-mission/
Read through the links on the right sidebar. And maybe look into an insurance policy to cover potential health issues. Petplan and Truepanion seem to be two of the best…avoid VPI like the plague, they’ll just take your money.
We have had the pups repeatedly checked for fleas by vet and there are none. Both are indide dogs do no infestation ftom outside, dont even go outside. Been on Sentinel for protection since she was big enough to start and our 18 month old has always been on monthly Trifexis for prevention. Luckily even with continued presence of worm still is gaining weight and only loose stool was after surgery to spay and antibiotics were given. Just frustrating that we are doing all we can and still cannot get rid of. Wondering if I need to take to different vet.
We took two separate stool samples in to the vet, then while my wife had the pup there a small worm was left on her shirt by the pup. Vet said it was a tapeworm so I’m assuming that’s what it is.
But after multiple shots, multiple doses if sentinel, a month on For-Bid to prevent her from eating her feces and reinfesting I’m at a loss. Also weird that it goes days sometimes but no worm, then suddenly they’re back.
Plus had deurontinal more times than I can count.
I’ve had my cat Ronnie for 2 years, and never had a problem. He has been neutered and had worm and flee treatment. I havn’t changed his food or his litter. His fur and skin seems fine and healthy and he always eats his food. I just don’t know why he is doing this, and don’t know how to stop it???
Sudden changes in urination (location, frequency, etc.) could mean a UTI, ESPECIALLY in tomcats. Please get him to the vet for a urinalysis.
My 16 year old Jack Russell (9 lbs.) has developed a case of diareaha and I would like to know what I can feed her to get this under control. She just started having this problem in past few hours and was fine before.this in the past.
SOS SOS SOS SOS EMERGENCY. My dog lost half her hair, her eyes are red, and she’s really warm. I don’t know what this is help,?
What did your vet say when you took your dog to see him/her? Haven’t been to a vet yet? What are you waiting for?
Consider this an emergency and GET TO THE VET NOW.
Took to the vet. Gave her steroids
What was the diagnosis?
So, steroids. Did the vet tell you this was the result of an allergy?
If so, the first thing you must do is get all grains out of her diet, including treats. No more sharing the odd cookie or corn chip with her. Go to a good pet store (not the grocery store or a big box store) and ask to be shown to the grain-free dog foods. Then start reading labels. You want a dog food that lists real meat as the first 2, or even better, 3 ingredients. Real meat is easy to recognize, it will say Elk, Bison, Turkey, Lamb, Pork, Salmon meal, Whitefish meal, etc. Meal is the entire animal ground up and dried – a good thing. Avoid chicken and beef – many dogs are reactive to those two proteins. Do NOT buy any food that lists ‘by products’ as an ingredient, this is a sign that you will be paying premium price for a sub-standard food.
Read all treat packages – they sneak a lot of grains into treats.
To help with the itching right now – rinse your dog daily with a mix of vinegar and water (1/3 vinegar, 2/3 water – organic apple cider vinegar is best if you can afford it. Use white vinegar if your dog is a very light color since apple cider can stain the coat.). Flush the mix through her coat, working it down to her skin, then let her shake and dry – don’t rinse it out. The vinegar helps calm the itch. You can do this several times per day on the naked skin since it will dry fast – you don’t want her to go to bed damp though.
You can keep a bowl of this mix at the door (use fresh mix every day) and dip her feet when she comes in from outdoors – this helps keep down the amount of pollen and mold spores she tracks into the house.
Cover your furniture with sheets or towels where ever you allow her to nap – then toss those covers in the wash every week. Same with her dog bed or crate liner. If she sleeps in bed with you – cover the foot of the bed with a sheet or beach towel – and wash it weekly. This keeps down the amount of pollen and mold spores on those surfaces too. Vacuum each day with a HEPA filter in your vacuum.
If the vet suggested Benedryl use Zyrtec instead – it seems to work better for dogs. The generic is fine, and use the same dose as the Benedryl – one pill in the morning and one at night.
If she has any hot spots (raw open wounds), dab on witch hazel with aloe vera (find in any pharmacy over the counter) and let it dry.
Consider feeding your dog a raw diet – google “BARF diet for dogs”, “raw diet for dogs”, “biologically appropriate diets for dogs” to learn more. It is a little intimidating at first, but after the first 6 months you will see such changes in your dog that you will never go back to dry bits out of a bag. And your dog will smell wonderful!
Keep in mind that a naked dog will feel warmer to us – we are used to having a layer of insulation (fur) between our skin and theirs. Normally a dog’s temperature is 102.5 degrees F and we are only 98.6.
If your dog has a skin infection you will need to continue to work with a vet – don’t let your girl get worse!
In the short term, head to the vet and have a discussion with them regarding keeping ears clean and dry.
In the long term, these can often be a symptom of food allergies. What are you feeding now? Shoot for something corn- and wheat-free and maybe look for something that has no chicken or beef in it.
The best treatment for ear infections depends on what is causing the infections in the first place. And the only way to be sure of the root cause is to have the ear swabbed and cultured (your vet will do this). I say this because the infections can be yeast or one (or more) types of bacteria. Each of these causes should be treated differently (a vet will use a different antibiotic based on what strain of bacteria is present for example).
Just guessing will lead to a worse infection, or years of fighting infection after infection.
And yes, Laura is right, often the reason the infection got a food hold is due to allergies, and grains impact a dog’s ability to deal with other allergens. So, go to a good pet store, ask to be shown to the grain-free dog food and then start reading labels. You want a grain-free food that lists real meat as the first 2 or 3 ingredients, and has NO by-products. Real meat is easy to recognize, it will say: turkey, lamb, elk, bison, pork, salmon meal, whitefish meal (meal is the entire animal ground up and dried). Avoid chicken and beef as many dogs are reactive to these sources of proteins.
Once you are on top of the infection (by using the medications your vet prescribes) you want to keep the ears clean and dry – I use a small amount of Boric Acid (found at any pharmacy) on a cotton swab and run it around the inside of the ear once a week. Be careful to not get it in eyes or lungs. It helps keep the ears dry, and produces an acid pH which discourages yeast and bacteria.