Hi Danielle, Sorry about the scratches! Your cat had me fooled about his age and I had thought he was maybe lots younger because, apart from that one strange tooth, the rest of his front teeth look really clean and healthy. Rabbit's teeth grow throughout their lives but cat's teeth don't continue to grow after adulthood so the strange tooth wont get any longer. Certainly thoughby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Mae You are certainly planning well ahead and yes you do need to get A level science subjects as you have planned -Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics with high grades to get into Vet School. Visit the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons website www.rcvs.org.uk/education for some further information. Work experience with pets and other animals is also very important for experience and becby Cathy Wickenden - Veterinary Students
Hi Katie I've only just seen this post so I hope if your kitten wasn't getting better you have now managed to take her for a check up. Your thinking was correct that you needed to make sure she hadn't broken her tail or done some damage to her pelvis and the nerve supply to her bowels and bladder control which runs in the lower spine. I hope that the fall wasn't too far andby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Follow the same plan, as I said about your Syrian hamster, fur loss is not normal so a check up by a vet is advisable. Hopefully they can diagnose and treat the problems for both little pets. Best wishesby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi JJ You've done all the things you can and so has your vet so I'm sorry that it's not looking very good for your hamster. It sounds like his problems are complicated and if you take his age into account as well it is a just too difficult set of symptoms to treat and for him to overcome. Be guided by your vet but at least you have all tried hard to help him.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Your cat has grown to adulthood with his heart murmur which is a good sign that it is not affecting him badly. He was quite young when it was diagnosed so he may have been born with it. As you say he shows no signs of problems at the moment the best thing is to go for that routine vet check when your vet can tell you if he thinks your cat's heart problem is still mild or getting more seriousby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Danielle Yes as you say, that corner incisor tooth does look unusually large in your photos and a bit wonky. Assuming he lets you check his teeth does he mind you touching that one? If so that might be because it is sore or sensitive. I can't say why he should have one unusual tooth like that but I am guessing he is quite young by his other teeth which look clean and healthy. He may haby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Fur loss is significant and can be the start of a mite infection or some other skin infection. It's always best to get symptoms like this checked by a vet, even if your hamster seems fine otherwise. The earlier treatment starts the quicker a condition can be cured.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Jade To start with you need to aim for getting at least 5 GCSE level Grade 'C's or above to include Maths, Science and English. You also should try and get some further animal related work experience which I would hope your school could help you with in year 10. Also have a look online at www.bvna.org.uk in the careers section which tells you lots more about the veterinary nursinby Cathy Wickenden - Veterinary Students
Hi Racer, Here's my honest answer, you are too right it's complex! I'm not going to try and guess how his previous seizure-type episodes might relate to his enlarged prostate. Sometimes symptoms like this can link but other times just be coincidentaI and it's not helpful for me to speculate. I am really pleased he's had no more collapses and think your vet is obviouslby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Victoria Your dog has been through quite an ordeal and obviously suffered a lot of damage to his bowels plus suffered from peritonitis. I would advise you to let your vet check him over again. Unfortunately its still possible that the cause of his throwing up food relates to bowel damage that he suffered previously. I hope that's not the case but would urge you to get him checked, espeby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Lisa A pup that has had major bowel surgery needs a really close watch on him. Sounds like you are doing that. His bowels wont be working very well just yet so he might be suffering with some excess wind, giving him a bad smell coming from either his stomach or his rear. But much more important than a bad smell is if he is starting to drink freely and getting interested in food. If thatby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi You dont mention why he was having the steroid injections. You have to weigh up benefits versus side effects of any such treatment. Generally cats are more resistant to the side effects of steroids than dogs and I couldn't say what the muscle wastage is definitely due to. Depo Medrone is certainly a commonly used long-acting depot steroid, beneficial for various conditions. Best thingby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Racer Again its good to know that he's better not worse and that there's some close monitoring of his problems still happening. Best wishes for him continuing to stay well.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Josephine There are blood and skin tests that can be done to help diagnose if your dog truly has allergies. Sounds like you've tried some reasonable home remedies that might have helped somewhat but haven't given you all the answers to your dog's problems. Suggest follow your plan, go to your vets and see if they can arrange some allergy tests. They can also repeat your urineby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Getting good 'A' level grades are a key factor but not the only thing important thing for gaining a place in vet school. Prior to entry you don't need to demonstrate much in depth veterinary knowledge, but a keen interest and as much experience as possible in working with and around animals can be useful. As a start, many schools run work experience schemes which could offerby Cathy Wickenden - Veterinary Students
Hi Selina Guinea pigs are normally very active little animals and scurry around a lot. So it's abnormal for your guinea pig to not move much. It sounds like the reason he is reluctant to move is that he has a problem with his back legs which is the cause. You really should get that checked out by a vet to see how bad the problem is and if there is any treatment that can be given to help hby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Kellishea I'm sorry but I dont think these grades will get you near your goal. There is no apprenticeship to become a vet, It's a university degree requiring high grades for entry, usually 'A's occasionally a 'B' in the science subjects and maths at A level. Some people complete another related science degree before they can gain entry to a veterinary medicineby Cathy Wickenden - Veterinary Students
Hi Sarah I am sorry for the tragic loss of your young dog. Heparin in a very small dose can be used to keep an intravenous drip cannula clear of blood clots which is beneficial for the patient in allowing fluid therapy to be given. Used locally like this it doesnt reduce the overall ability of the patient's blood to clot. Other than that I can't comment on its particular usage in theby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi again Still having a few problems then, but things are being investigated in a logical way, it doesnt hurt to do tests one at a time and gradually especially if he's staying generally much better. Just watch (what's his name? ) your dog very closely which it sounds like you do. A urine sample test was a useful thing to do as part of further work up of his problem. Hope things stayby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Suggest phone your vet and get their advice if you haven't already, especially as you are worried. Having dealt with this problem your vet should be able to say more about what to do next and provide further treatment if its needed.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi I hope you did get your little dog seen. Its a bit late now for me to say anything much, though I do agree she was showing signs of illness. Sorry but we can't answer your messages urgently at night. That is highlighted in red as a general reminder to all using the forum. I hope things turned out OK for your dog. When anyone needs to see a vet during the night or get advice oveby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
The brightly coloured vomit contains bile which is part of digestive juices produced in the upper intestines. At 15 yrs old your cat is at an age when internal medical problems become more likely to develop and her vomiting symptoms are abnormal. Whilst occasional regurgitating might be a one off, due to something she ate, or due to grooming fur, her symptoms are now more frequent so potentiallyby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hello JJ Yes your hamster is certainly getting old but that doesnt mean you shouldn't try to help him. The falling appetite and weakness climbing, along with the fur loss are all symptoms that mean his health is not good and there could be a variety of causes, not simply old age. Your vet is the one to tell you if there is anything that can be done to help him. I would urge you to take hiby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Thanks for the feedback, a scan of his brain is the way forward to diagnose a brain problem, if its needed. Its a relief to know he's a bit better. Hope the improvement continues.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Michelle Your hamster sounds quite ill and the symptoms are concerning for an internal problem. At 3years of age he is very elderly. Your vet can give you advice on his condition. Suggest you take him along there to be checked over very soon.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi These are quite worrying symptoms that you describe for your dog. I am sorry to say your description of a stroke or a seizure type episode certainly could indicate there being some major problem arising within his brain. The fact that he has now lost sight in one eye is a further big concern for a problem in his central nervous system. You will need to see your vet for an assessment of hisby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Gemma It does sound like you might have a real battle on your hands to help your poorly rabbit. Has your vet seen her? He may well be able to give your rabbit some pain relief and possibly some antibiotics for the secondary infection that often accompanies the Myxomatosis virus. Nursing care is vital and the chances are sadly not good but she sounds like she is trying to fight the disease.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Kim First of all, I'm sorry that your new puppy is poorly. It's obviously a worry, not what you expected, and you are right to be concerned because it is never normal for a young pup to have a nasal discharge (snotty nose) or a cough. Taking him to your vet promptly was the right thing to do and she was correct in taking your concerns seriously, giving him antibiotics for what souby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
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