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Recent Questions
Regarding: Other, Morgan, Female, Not spayed, 30.0 years, 1200.0 pounds
My mare has weeping eyes, the inner corners of the eye are red and the eye lids are swollen. Reminds me of alergies. I just got her and everyone I have aske don’t seem concerned, but I know it is something and want to treat it. She was in a herd of horses and left to wander 28 acres so don’t know how long its been going on. I have known her for around 5 months and they have been weeping since then. Anything you can tell me on how to treat her would be most appreciated. Any home remedy?
Regarding: Canine, Black lab/Pitbull, Male, Neutered, 2.0 years, 60.0 pounds
At night when he’s sleeping it’s sounds like he can’t breath or he’s gasping for air and he only does this at night also the only way to get him to stop is to wake him up. This happens every night.
Regarding: Feline, mixed, Male, Neutered, 3.0 years, 8.0 pounds
Our cat has developed a mild twitching/shaking of his head/ear. Happens sporadically.He keeps on scratching at his right cheek/jawline area. He is mainly an indoors cat but does get out sometimes and their are ferrel cats in the neighborhood. He does not have any obvious scratches or bites. No visible fleas. Shots are not up to date. Any ideas?
Regarding: Feline, Siamese, Male, Neutered, 4.0 months, 5.0 pounds
I have been battling fleas ever since my kitten arrived 3 months ago. I talked to my vet and said that using Advantage is good and can actually be used 2monthly instead of once a month. It’s still not working! All three of my cats are dealing with fleas and I just cannot keep them off. I hate watching them scratch and twitch. It makes me mad that there really isnt’ more that I know how to do. If I felt like I had bugs crawling all over me, I’d be freaking out! What can I do for these poor cats?
Regarding: Canine, Chihuahua, Female, Not spayed, 3.0 years, 7.0 pounds
I just found out today my dog is heartworm positive. What can i do? I cant afford a $500 treatment but i want to keep her and fix her! Please help, any suggestions?
Meet the Veterinarians
Dr. Jeff Chalkley is a Co-owner at Westbury Animal Hospital in Houston, TX. He completed an internship at KSU in small animal medicine and surgery. He has 1 dog (Bella) and 2 cats(Puccini and Mia). Follow Dr. Chalkley on twitter @jeffchalkley
I graduated from Punjab Agricultural University, India. Here in America I have been in practice for almost 10 years. I enjoy medical cases and some surgical cases.
I graduated from Michigan State University in 1963 and owned an AAHA certified hospital until 2001. Since that time I still enjoy working for a couple of my colleagues and answering questions for people with concerns about their pets.
I am a practicing veterinarian and am a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practioners since 1985 in canine and feline speciality. I am the hospital director of Bramer Animal Hospital Ltd, which has been AAHA certified since 1939.
I am a small animal veterinarian in Bloomfield Hills, MI. My interests include small animal dentistry, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Sean Pampreen is the owner of Marlborough Bird & Animal Hospital in Marlborough, CT, an AAHA accredited hospital. He has been treating pet birds, reptiles, and pocket pets for over 12 years. He also treats injurred and sick wildlife. Visit us
Dr. Rucinsky is board certified in Feline Practice. She is a recipient of the American Association of Feline Practitioners Award for Excellence in Feline Medicince and Surgery. Her special interests include geriatrics, endocrinology, and urology.
CEO of Pet Doctors of America. Veterinarian for 30 years.
Dr. Sherebrin practices Integrative Medicine at Secord Animal Hospital in Toronto, Canada, combining traditional treatments with modalities such as acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal therapy to optimize her patients health. She uses a holistic, patie
Dr. Stewart Silverman is owner and hospital director of the Melrose Animal Clinic, a 3 doctor AAHA-accredited hospital, located in Melrose, MA, a Boston suburb. He recently celebrated his 25th year veterinary school graduation anniversary!!
Graduated from University of California, Davis in 1977. Owns Sunset Whitney Veterinary Hospital in Rocklin, California ( w.w.w.sunsetwhitneyvethospital.com ) and has been an accredited member A AHA hospital since 1981 practicing general small anima
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