Hi I hope you go back to your vet because this sounds complicated and yes possibly the problem has returned.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi You seem to have checked most things and so far not found a problem. Certainly keep a close eye out for any of the symptoms you listed that aren't present at the moment. If you are still concerned of course take him for a check up. It can't hurt to do that anyway.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Yes you have got the behaviour issue identified. Cat's seem to want to get their owner's attention and increase their own security by marking things close to the owner -its unfortunate when its your bed! The two cats are competing for your attention. Closing the door is about the least complicated thing you can do. I can't tell you why the urine would smell different. Most cby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi I don't think you should squeeze anything on a hamster especially when you aren't sure what it is. Sorry but you need to try to find a vet who is prepared to have a look check this.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi I don't like the sound of this at all. She's only back to normal if she's eating and drinking normally and is no longer having the bowel upset. If she's having any of these symptoms still she should see a vet.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Chris Its early days and you haven't owned her long. This may be nothing too serious and just a question of finding a less rich diet for her that she tolerates/ digests better. BUT some GSD's do have significant digestive issues that need testing to evaluate and special diets and treatment to control. Try splitting her food into smaller regular meals and feed a 'sensitive stoby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Janis There's a number of things that could look like a blister under the tongue, ranging from an enlarged salivary gland which has become blocked and cystic through to some kind of growth there. You are right to worry and should take him along for a vet to check.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Maggie I certainly hope you have taken your cat to a vet by now. All those symptoms were worrying and potentially serious.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi This is a very typical progression for a dog who is developing a severe phobia to loud and scary noises. It often starts in young dogs with a one off severe scare such during as the thunderstorm you mention. It seems like once a dog is sensitised by a bad experience, the anxiety builds quickly to a high pitch the next time there's another storm or, the same level of anxiety can developby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Louise Male hamsters do have large testicles but they should be equal sized, and purple is not a healthy colour for one of them to be. I can only usefully advise a check up for him with a vet.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Kirsten Often its older hamsters that get skin conditions but its not just due to them being old, just that they are more prone to problems. Its almost never due to the bedding in my experience. It's good that he's behaving normally but if you can get a vet check it wouldn't hurt in case you are not spotting the level of the problem. Certainly do that if the condition gets woby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Emma Its interesting that she's a Collie because I've seen this most often in older Collies and yes there might be a problem here. Loss of the strength in her flexor tendons can cause the front leg carpal joints to weaken. I would advise you to get her checked over. It might be that nothing is needed at the moment but if the condition progresses she may need treatment. Keepingby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Jo I have a couple of possible causes that these symptoms could be caused by. Excess drinking and eating plus weight loss can be due to diabetes. Another quite common problem in older cats is an overactive thyroid gland. Sure these tests will cost you money but unfortunately without them, you won't be able to get him diagnosed or helped. Treatment is available for both these problemsby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Gill, I very much fear the older hamster will attack a young new comer. You may have discovered this already but if not, continue to look out for problems as the young one matures. You will then need to separate them.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Abbie At 6 years old he's doing well, as I've said previously, a clear watery eye discharge is less serious than a creamy discharge. If this continues though I would still advise you to just get him checked by your vet. Sometimes eye problems relate to the molar teeth overgrowing which is not something you can check easily for yourself. Other signs to check for are a wet, dribblyby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Yes I can just about appreciate the problem from your photos but would need to be able to touch and manipulate it to know what it attaches to and so how to manage it. You may be able to trim it if it is composed of keratin but it would be better if a vet assesses it initially before you start doing that. Any chance of you also getting him neutered and vaccinated. Those two things would alsby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Chris I prefer to use fairly heavy duty clippers with a guillotine type closure, not the silver pointed end type -if that makes sense. Even on smaller dogs they make a neater cut without splitting the nail. These types are usually available from veterinary wholesalers. Try asking your own vet, if anyone has trouble sourcing good clippers see if you can order some through them.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi A vet would be able to do some tests on the dandruff to find out if it is a parasite problem or something else. Guinea pigs can suffer from ringworm which is a fungal problem and would not be treated by ivermectin.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Thanks for the update. Hope everything has worked out with his operation.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi I think you are saying his breath smells and his tongue is sore as well as his matted coat. He's getting older and you say he's thin so I would be concerned about an internal problem such as kidney disease which can cause bad breath and sores in the mouth. I advise he has a check up with a vet to discover the cause of the problems.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi It's been a month since you sent this and sorry I have been unable to post til now. If your cat is still showing this strange behaviour I certainly think it needs to be checked out. Take her for a health check and a vet will able to give her an examination. They will advise what kind of testing needs to be done if she is still having these violent episodes. Sounds like you also needby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Belated thanks, sorry haven't been able to post for a while. Depends if he's classed as having a pre-existing condition. Only a vet looking at him would be able to say. Sorry can't be of more help.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Its still probably worth getting your vet to check it over, if they still say its not bothering him then fine. Sometimes an infection can set in when a cyst bursts open.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Naomi Because they have to be such high performing athletes, many racing greyhounds are retired for such types of problems and other minor injuries. I don't believe a small bone chip in 1 joint would be likely to cause a major lameness problem for a dog who was going to be a pet. Any older dog can suffer from arthritis in later life but we can manage and treat that to ease discomfort.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi First, a growth the size of your fist is big! Is sounds like its ulcerating and getting infected. That can't be comfortable and may actually be quite sore. There's also the risk of the tumour spreading from his leg to elsewhere in his body. Sorry but although you love him you can't really do much for him. Its quite possible that a vet could operate and remove the growth. Thby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Fiona It just depends how bald she is and if any irritation develops. I would take her back to the vet for another check up on the symptoms if it continues. Are you getting her vaccinated?, you vet would check her over at that time.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi I hope you can take him to a vet. He does sound very poorly but they might be able to help him but he is quite old and sorry but as you say, his time might be near.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Roxanne Sorry but I don't think your approach is going to work. Dogs never remember that they've done something wrong unless you can catch them in the act so smacking him when you discover he's urinated indoors is only going to make him more anxious, not prevent another accident and possibly make one more likely. I believe you might be discovering that as he's now pooinby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Julie Whilst there are allergic and parasite causes of baldness and skin irritation, there are also stress related causes of overgrooming that could be significant for your cat's problem since your move in January and/or in relation to the interaction between your 2 cats. Get your vets to take another look at the problem but also ask what they think about this possibility. Some felineby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi This needs treatment from a vet to help her or she might lose the eye.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
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