The Pet Wiki Q&A - Recent questions in Dog Health

How dangerous is Tramadol for dogs?

Sat, 09 Apr 2016 17:55:38 +0000

My cocker spaniel was prescribed Tramadol for pain after she had a torn CCL. She had seizures while taking the medicine.

What other medications or holistic therapies are available for pain relief for dogs who are sensitive to Tramadol?

Bad Reaction to Doxycycline and Fish Oil?

Sat, 09 Apr 2016 17:52:32 +0000

My cocker spaniel was prescribed Doxycycline. I added fish oil to her food. She died. I later read onthe website www.drugs.com about drug interactions which indicated that it is not good to mix Fish Oil with Doxycycline. It indicates that Fish Oil contains Vitamin A and should not be given with several other medication.

Will you send a link or reference our new comprehensive article on Dog diarrhea?

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:58:19 +0000

We have just launched our new site on pet health with a comprehensive article on dog diarrhea. Since we did not see anything related to this topic yet on your site we were hoping you could reference the article with a link or we would be happy to swap links if this is beneficial to you.

Thank you for your consideration.

Tony

support@pawspectives.net

How do I prevent dry eye in dogs?

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:08:08 +0000

what can i do when my puppy cant stop sneezing?

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 23:07:51 +0000

whst breeds of dogs have spotted skin. or is there any breeds with spotted skin

Thu, 21 May 2015 11:22:09 +0000

My border collie mix has spotted skin, so I Was wondering if that makes him a dalmatian mix. Or maybe some other breed of spotted dog. I really don't know.

what is tramadol?

Mon, 18 May 2015 02:41:30 +0000

can my dog take tramadol with soloxine?

Mon, 18 May 2015 02:39:54 +0000

What can I do with dog loss of appetite due to Incurin, can I give her milk?

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:49:24 +0000

Dog will eat porridge and drink milk but will not eat biscuits. She is losing weight

why do dogs have tails

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:49:02 +0000

Herbal supplements for dementia

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:47:38 +0000

I recently noticed my 10+ year old Golden getting up in the middle of the night seemingly confused. He has cataracts but it seems to be more than just a sight issue. There was a post on FB regrding dementia and herbal supplements that can help. Rocco also has seizures and has been on phenbarb and potassium bromide for 5+ years.I can't seem to find the post to do some research, any ideas?

dogs pens is bleeding lump of tissue has come out why

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:06:40 +0000

Tissue protruding and falling out of pens

Is DentalSure Veterinarian approved.

Sun, 05 Oct 2014 18:52:24 +0000

Boarding Kennels in Dubai?

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:51:53 +0000

I am looking for a boarding kennel in Dubai.

A Pet Health Infographic

Wed, 03 Sep 2014 07:14:30 +0000

Hi,

Just thought I’d drop you a message to let you know about a great piece of content that could be of huge interest to your readers. It’s an infographic highlighting the differences between dog treats and poison and so would be really interesting for dog owners and lovers.

You can see it here - http://www.vet-medic.com/blog/2014/08/infographic-treats-vs-poison/

Feel free to use the graphic as you see fit, either on your site or on social media. All we ask is for a credit if you do use it.

Hope you like it!

Best wishes,
Chris

why do animals have use less organs

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:14:34 +0000

can my dog take milk thistle while on enalipril

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:50:34 +0000

can I give my dog both siloxane and tramadol?

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 13:32:14 +0000

flea medicine and shaking head

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 22:00:58 +0000

7 year old dachsund received flea medication and now is continually shaking his head severly and causing spasms down his back. What can be done to relieve this situation. Flea medication has been stopped.

what is bloat/gastric torsion in dogs?

Sun, 08 Jun 2014 08:51:18 +0000

chihuahua live

Thu, 01 May 2014 11:29:17 +0000

how long a chihuahua live

pets in the 1920's

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:45:35 +0000

What were some popular pets in the 1920's

Is it OK to feed your dog raw bones?

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 05:00:57 +0000

I know that you're not supposed to give your dog cooked bones, but I was told that raw bones are OK. Is it true? Wha's the difference?

Soloxine with rimadyl and tramadol

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 22:32:10 +0000

symptoms for invermectin sensitivity in dogs

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:21:27 +0000

Is there any clavanox side effects?

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 05:50:09 +0000

Is there any clavanox side effects?

I found that therei no any side effects while using clavanox with prescription...but on the clavamox article says that there is a huge possibility of diahrea! Is it true?

Thank you,

Pavel Kotlykov

My puppy ate an earing. Do I need to take him to the vet?

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 03:39:07 +0000

My dog seems to get into everything. I left a pair of earrings on the nightstand and now I can only find one. He chewed up other things on my nightstand, so I just assume that he ate the earring. Do I need to go to the vet or will it just pass through him?

Is there a flu shot for dogs?

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 10:33:29 +0000

I am going to get my flu shot tomorrow. Does such a thing exist for dogs?

How do you know it's time to get your dog a wheel chair?

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:13:50 +0000

My dog limps a lot because of arthritis. She's a big dog and getting up there in age. How do I know when the right time is? When I get it, will she need special training or do dogs just figure it out themselves?

Is it OK to let my dog eat snow?

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:06:51 +0000

My dog likes to catch snowflakes in his mouth. Can I let him? Do I have to be worried about polutants?

How do you treat mange?

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 07:30:30 +0000

I think my dog might have mange. How should I treat him?

How do dogs get mange?

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 07:29:37 +0000

My neighbor's dog has mange. How did he get it? How can I protect my dog from getting it?

How do you know if your poodle has a fever?

Sun, 08 Sep 2013 10:13:05 +0000

How do you know if your poodle is sick, or if he has a fever? and if o what can you do to help him?

How contagious is Parvo in puppies?

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 09:12:28 +0000

I just got a puppy from the house across the way. Some of the pups have come down with parvo. What are the chances of my pup getting parvo?

How many dogs in the middle east?

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 12:28:08 +0000

How do you treat conjunctivitis in dogs?

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:57:21 +0000

My dog seems to have conjunctivitis. He gets it pretty often. What's the best way to treat it?

How do you treat conjunctivitis in dogs?

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:57:20 +0000

My dog seems to have conjunctivitis. He gets it pretty often. What's the best way to treat it?

Should I worry that my dog got bit by the neighbors dog?

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 08:32:02 +0000

They were playing and it got out of hand. The neighbor's dog has all his shots. I've cleaned up the wound and it seems to be OK. Do I have anything to worry about?

How do you calm down your dog during the Fourth of July Fireworks?

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:58:35 +0000

Is there anything you can do beforehand to prepare your dog for the noise of fireworks? What about during the explosions?

How can I tell if my dog has diabetes?

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:11:21 +0000

My dog drinks a lot. I know that's a sign for diabetes in people. Is it a sign in dogs as well? What other signs should I look out for?

What can you do to prevent skin cancer in dogs?

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:00:52 +0000

I've heard that dogs can get skin cancer. Since they have fur,what are you suppose to do to prevent it? Is there special sunscreen for dogs?

Can you put Frontline on a dog after she's had puppies?

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 08:40:41 +0000

I've seen a few fleas around. Is it OK to give my dog frontline? Is it safe for her and her puppies?

How successful is elbow dysplasia surgery in dogs?

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 01:46:34 +0000

My German Shepherd has been diagnosed with elbow dysplasia. I've heard of hip dysplasia, but this is the first time that I've heard that it can effect the elbows as well. The vet told me that surgery is one of our options. How successful is the surgery?

If you see a dog in a car, is it legal to break the window?

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 01:38:33 +0000

There are a lot of stupid people out there that leave their dogs in the car while they go shopping. It gets really hot in there. If the dog is in danger, is it legal to break the window?

Is my teething puppy in pain?

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 08:38:09 +0000

My puppy is teething and chews everything. Is he in pain? If he is, what can I do to help him?

Do dogs have three eyelids?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:08:11 +0000

Is it true that dogs have not one but three eyelids? and if so, why?

Are there diseases that my cats and dogs can transfer to each other?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:40:04 +0000

We have both cats and dogs in our family. I know that ticks and fleas can be spread from one to the other. Are there any disease that we have to worry about going from cats to dogs or visa versa?

Is it better to give your dog the monthy heartworm pill or the bi-anual shots?

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:42:21 +0000

My friend is giving her dogs shots. I've always given the monthly pill. Which one is better?

Can dogs see colors?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:42:29 +0000

Can dogs and cats donate blood to each other, or do they have blood types like humans?

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:06:12 +0000

How does blood donation work in the pet world?