That is the most IGNORANT response I have ever read. Parvo is NOT ZOONOTIC (look it up). And Parvo IS Treatable. So for you to say to "push it away from your house and put a bullet in it's head" makes me want to vomit. How dare you suggest any animal should be shot in … Read more

Hello there. I am wondering if your puppy is a Chihuahua? I ask because Chihuahua's are born with and can live their whole lives with a soft spot in their skull which is called a molera. This is one major difference between Chihuahua's and other breeds. Care must be taken to prevent injury to this … Read more

Hello there!! A foul smell coming from the mouth can mean a few things. I am curious as to how old your Kitty is? Are Kitty's gums red & inflamed? Cat's (& dogs) get Dental Disease. My Siamese Cat "Boca" had a foul smell coming from his mouth & I took him to work with … Read more

Hello there!! What a wonderful New Year's gift! Puppies!! The average gestation for Canines is 63 days but can range. The normal temperature for Canines is 100.5-102.5 and about 24 hours before Mommy is going to go into labor, her temperature will drop at least 2 degrees, so it sounds like she is going to … Read more

Hello there. I would be concerned seeing blood in your girl's urine. This can be a symptom of bladder infections, bladder stones, urinary tract infections, etc. I would have her seen by your Veterinarian and have him/her run a urinalysis to see if there is in fact an infection or something else going on. It … Read more

Hello there. I am concerned with the conditions your pup is experiencing. I am curious as to how old your baby is? The things that come to mind given the symptoms you are describing are Seizures and Canine Vestibular Disease. I answered a question the 2 days ago where a dog was experiencing acute Canine … Read more

Hello there!! The Parvo Virus is NOT a Zoonotic Disease and therefor can not be transmitted from Animal to Human. However, the Parvo Virus can be transmitted from Puppy to Puppy/Dog to Dog quite easily so if there are any dogs in the house that are not vaccinated for the Parvo Virus, I suggest you … Read more

Hello and Merry Christmas!! I am concerned that your cat is either constipated or has a Urinary Blockage. Either way, he needs to see a Veterinarian ASAP. Constipation affects cats just as it affects humans. Urinary Blockages in Male cats is cause for concern as it can be deadly if left untreated. I am not … Read more

I know this question was asked a month ago, but I just saw it and I HAD to answer since I LOVE bragging about my 18 babies!! Here we go... Cats: 1.) "Kaos" (17 pounds of huge Orange Kitty - the name says it all!!) 2.) "Little B" (She was born with a curled spine … Read more

Hello there and Merry Christmas Eve!! I have a Yellow Lab, and I know that being stoic is a trait they usually posess. My Yellow Lab "Angel" always acts "normal" even when she is sick (especially when food is involved lol.) Being a Veterinary Technician for almost 10 years, the first thing that comes to … Read more

Hello there and Merry Christmas Eve! I do not see the puppies killing her. However, there can be certain complications with pregnancy/labor that can occur. French Bulldog's for instance must have cesarean sections because the puppies have large heads and Mommy dog has a narrow birth canal. Judging by the weights of your dogs, it … Read more

Hi there!! I am not sure of all of the symptoms your kitty is dealing with, but with the loss of feeling in the tail and back legs, it brings to mind a condition called Saddle Thrombus. This is caused when a blood clot prevents the blood from circulating to the hind quarters. If he … Read more

Hello there!! I have been a Veterinary Technician for almost 10 years and it is normal for a female dog in heat to have a swollen vulva. My female boxer "Sugar" was in heat recently and her vulva was about 3 times the size it is normally. You will want to ensure that the discharge … Read more

Hello there! I have been a Veterinary Technician for almost 10 years and have seen quite a few rectal tumors on dogs. Usually they have to be removed because they interfere with the dog leading a normal life and being able to have normal bowel movements. Also, the Vet will want to sent the tumor … Read more

Hello There! I have been a Veterinary Technician for almost 10 years and have had ringworm myself... The only way to tell if Ringworm is healing in your pup is to take him or her to the vet and have a fungal culture done. Your vet will take a small sample and watch it to … Read more

Just be careful if using Prednisone. Adrenal suppression will occur if prednisone is taken for longer than 7 days. This will cause the body to lose the ability to synthesize it's natural corticosteroids, resulting in dependence on prednisone. For this reason, prednisone should NOT be abruptly stopped if taken for more than a week, & … Read more

This is probably an aural ear hematoma. This can be caused by Puppy (or kitty) scratching their ears and shaking their head, usually because of an ear infection, ear mites, or a foreign body in the ear canal. The fluid in the ear flap is blood which has built up because from puppy shaking his … Read more

Male cats (neutered or not) can be prone to a blockage. This can be caused by crystals which are struvite or oxalate. The crystals build up and prevent Mr. Kitty from being able to urinate. This can be VERY painful and I have seen many cats lick their penis to try to aliviate the pain. … Read more

What medications is he on? Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is the most common medication used for allergies in humans and canines. Diphenhydramine causes drowsiness which can look a lot like being lethargic. If he seems stiff, there could ne neumerous causes. Has he been tested for lyme disease, ehrlichia, and anaplasmosis? All of these are tick-borne diseases … Read more