Hi, Candy, Your vet is best able to explain to you the significance of any blood results - they have to be taken as a package.by Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
I cannot find a reference to a 'Modrenal' in the UK. Perhaps if you tell me the anmr of the active ingredient I may be able to help.by Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
A high Alkaline Phosphatase reading is most likely a consequence of her medication, and probably does not imply a liver problem. Seems that most of her troubles are due to her excessive weight - veterinarians spend a lot of time telling their clients that their pets are obese, and when the inevitable results,arise they are expected to produce a magic pill to make everything OK!by Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
I regret that I cannot make a specific diagnosis on this site. However good a description of the signs is made, a proper physical examinatuion is required. The only comment I would make is that your cat does sound to be very overweight - that contributes to a number of problems.by Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
Have you had her ears checked for ear mites? Look inside the ear, and see if there is a brownish waxy discharge. It is not always the case, but is a useful pointer if there is.by Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
The term "warts" may cover a variety of skin lesions. I would suggest that the first approach should be surgical, and get a proper diagnosis from a veterinary laboratory. Cryosurgery ( freezing) may be an option.by Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
Hi, Sarah, Rather than answer your question here, (the short answer is it depends upon the stage and the severity of the infection), I suggest that you look up 'Coccidia' on the googol site. there are many excellent articles which i could noy tpossibly summarise here. We are in the UK, where we see very little coccidiosis in dogs. Are you in the US? I know that the situation is differenby Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
Hello Ken First of all it is important that a full check is carried out by your vet just to clear any physical problems. Regarding the "odd behaviour which appears to by cyclical", we would need to know if this is only the second time this has happened or has it really occurred every 6 months since you have had your dog. If there is no underlying medical reason does the behaviour occby Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
I agree with Ken Evans, dogs and most other animals do indeed have memories. Just go into any veterinary surgery during consulting hours, and you will see! They also, like us, have memories of 'good' experiences, which they would wish to repeat, and of 'bad' ones, which they try to avoid. They are also good at remembering people - having made a friend, they will recognise thatby Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
Cas, thank you for your e-mail about your 10 month old cat having kittens. A few spots of blood are nothing to worry about, nor is a dark green discharge during anfdfor a few hours after kittening. If she has settled with the kittens, and is eating and drinking, she has probably finished. However, if you are in ANY DOUBT AT ALL get her to a vet ASAP for her to be examined, as if she still has a kby Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
Hi, Amy, Sorry to hear about your problem with your dog eating its faeces. Not a pretty sight, and it clearly upsets you more than it does her! The first thing to do is to get her throroughly checked out by your vet. The problem may be that there is something wrong with her physically. If not, you have a behavioural problem to cope with, which may well in fact be easier to deal with. The best advby Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
Hi, Helen, I really do think that some of the advice on not exercising pups is overdone! I have always had labs myself. and have never restricted their exercise. As long as the puppy is getting a diet adequate in Calcium especially, and sufficient - NOT an excess - of vitamin D, I think that you are more likely to suffer from too much exercise than the pup!by Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
Hi, Steve, Rabbits pass their faeces twice - a soft form first, usually at night, which they eat and pass through again as firm pellets. If you are finding firm pellets in the cage, the soiling is coming from the nocturnal defaecation. Make sure that the bedding is clean and dry, and changed regularly. Ask your vet about a change of diet, and to check the teeth again, especially the back teeth.by Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
Hi, Alison, Cushing's Syndrome, or Cushing's Disease, responds only moderately well to treament. When complicated by other factors such as you describe you really should consider your pet's quality of life, and ask for whose benefit are you prolonging that life - yours or hers? If hers, is she REALLY getting any benefit? The price of enjoying the love and companionship of pets isby Walter Beswick - Ask The Vet
Hi, Edelwess 7, Post your details on the Veterinary Staff page on this site - go to vetclick.com and look at the box on the left side. Click on Veteriany Staff. There several vacancies for Veterinary Nurses advertised in the Veterinary Record, and several agencies who place nurses with vet practices - eg info@rigvets.coby Walter Beswick - Public Discussion
Go to www.vetsonline.org.uk. I am sure that you will be able to download the advice that you are looking for. Walterby Walter Beswick - Public Discussion
I have been asked to try and obtain unwanted veterinary textbooks for sending to third world countries. If anyone has an unused or unwanted textbook, even if it is out of date by our standards, it would be very welcome. I think that even unopened copies of the Record, Veterinary Practice or Veteinary Times would probably be welcome, too. If you can help, please e-mail me at walby Walter Beswick - Public Discussion
Hi, Paula, The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons may be able to advise you. Walterby Walter Beswick - Public Discussion
Most animal welfare charities - the Blue Cross, RSPCA, SSPCA, Dog Trust, welcome offers of help from volunteers. Contact your nearest branch or adoption centre for information. In Scotland, and in some parts of England, there are Pet Fostering Services which arrange temporary foster homes for the pets of the elderley who cannot afford kennelling fees if, for example, they have to go in to hospitby Walter Beswick - Public Discussion
Linda, Shar-peis are notorious amongs vets for having chronic skin problems! The treatments given to Dizzy are all powerful medicines, and prolonged use can put a severe strain on the liver, which shows up as raised liver enzymes in a blood test. If his liver is not working properly he will be having problems digesting protein-rich, fatty, foods. You might try (with you veterinary surgeon'sby Walter Beswick - Public Discussion
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