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canaural ear drops
Posted by bishop IP Address 82.47.156.133 |
Last Reply June 20, 2008
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Started June 20, 2008 at 10:35 |
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have looked on the net says you buy them half the price but you have to pay by you card on the net don't like the sound of that can anybody tell me were you Can get it from with out paying with a card the old way you order you send the money by cheque when they get the cheque they send the stuff thanks |
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To Spey/Neuter, or not to Spey/Neuter ?
Posted by Julie-2 IP Address 62.253.128.13 |
Last Reply June 17, 2008
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Started March 28, 2007 at 22:25 |
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http://escregistry.kattare.com/healthEffectsOfSpayNeuterInDogs.pdf Very interesting article.... |
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New diagnosis
Posted by Lesley IP Address 24.62.180.252 |
Last Reply June 16, 2008
at 10:26
Started May 16, 2008 at 01:59 |
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I just got the call from Angell Medical Center in Boston Ma that my dog, Ramsey, has been diagnosed with MRSA. He has been treated locally for years for chronic skin infections which would seem to clear for a short while then come raging back. They are putting him on an antibiotic and topical cream for his constant itch. I have no idea how long he has had this infection as he was treated with so many different meds prior to this diagnosis. I am hopeful this will help him but am a little aprehensive about my other two dogs contracting this from him. I have bathed Ramsey at least weekly for 3 years and wash his bedding twice a week and hope this is enough. They have assured me just keeping up the hygene I have been practicing will be sufficient. The verts are telling me to expect him to be on these meds for at least four months. Is there anyone out there who has actually licked this or am I going to have to worry about this for the rest of his life? |
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Cocoa Mulch - Warning
Posted by unicorn IP Address 82.0.187.240 |
Last Reply June 12, 2008
at 15:46
Started June 12, 2008 at 15:02 |
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Crossposted from another forum:- This is more of a warning than a discussion point, although it does raise issues like - why was there no warning on the packaging? This message came to us from Ali Taylor, Head of Welfare, Battersea DH. Quote: Yesterday one of our dog agility friends experienced a tragedy and wanted me to pass a special message along to all of my dog loving friends and family. Please tell every dog owner you know. Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mum woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly. Al... read more |
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Before Rimadyl
Posted by Linda |
Last Reply June 12, 2008
at 12:36
Started September 2, 2005 at 08:02 |
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I would like to ask what did all the vets use before Rimadyl? Why are some surgeries handing out free videos and packs of Rimadyl pills ? I have not seen the video myself, but understand that it is promoting how wonderful it is for Arthritis, I also understand that vets are supposed to discuss the side affects of this drug before giving it to the owners pets, how can they when they are handing free samples to anyone who wants to have try !!! I understand that this drug was manufactured for people and it cause internal bleeding, perforation of the gut and deaths, is this true? I know that Jean Townsend sued the drug manufacterers Phizer, and won the case, if the drug is so bad and banned for humans why are vets using it on animals ? |
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wormer overdose?
Posted by jingles IP Address 80.3.160.13 |
Last Reply June 7, 2008
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Started December 31, 2006 at 11:17 |
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Is it possible to cause death through over dosing on wormer (how exactly does the pipette type work)? |
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what animals can become infected?
Posted by help me please. =] IP Address 72.65.232.128 |
Last Reply June 6, 2008
at 18:02
Started June 4, 2008 at 23:14 |
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I'm doing a research paper, and I need to know which animals can be infected and which can't, but I can't seem to find much information on it. If you could email me at tgq22@hotmail.com with a list, or a website I could use, plase do. |
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Which Gland Is Which ?
Posted by Julie-2 IP Address 81.101.142.7 |
Last Reply June 5, 2008
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Started May 24, 2008 at 13:52 |
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I wonder if you vets can help - dogs have glands which they 'chuck-out' from, the ones I know of are 1. ontop of the skull, 2. each side about an inch below and forward of the ear-base, and 3. about an inch above the tail. I would like to know please which glands excrete from each area, or if it is all the same gland, and which gland/s they are please. I have searched through canine anatomy information and many sites but cannot find this anywhere so wonder if you could kindly fill in the blanks for me here ? thankyou |
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I HAVE MS/MRSA CAN I GIVE IT TO MY CAT
Posted by KATHLEEN SMITH IP Address 74.234.26.171 |
Last Reply June 4, 2008
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Started July 30, 2007 at 17:01 |
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I HAVE HAD MS SINCE 98. I WAS RECENTLY DX. WITH MRSA ON DEC.31,2006. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! YEA RIGHT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I HAVE THE COLONIZED KIND. THIS MONTH I HAVE HAD IT 4 TIMES. I HAVE A SUPRAPUBIC CATHETER, SO I ASSUME THAT IS WHERE IT CAME FROM. I BATHE MYSELF WITH HIBICLENS. MY MRSA COMES OUT AS A UTI(TEN TIMES WORSE)IT IS VERY PAINFUL. I DO WORRY ABOUT MY MOTHER AND SON GETTING IT. MY CAT I AM WORRIED ABOUT NOW. I DID NOT KNOW ANIMALS COULD GET MRSA. I REALLY HOPE SOMEONE COULD HELP ME WITH THIS QUESTION ABOUT MY CAT, GABBIE. THANK YOU |
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Vets have all gone to the dogs
Posted by dog lover IP Address 195.93.21.1 |
Last Reply June 3, 2008
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Started December 26, 2006 at 18:38 |
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Sunday Times - Scotland The Sunday Times December 24, 2006 Vets have all gone to the dogs In his candid exposé, Josh Artmeier reveals how today’s veterinary surgeons are hounded by neurotic pets and their ghastly owners, writes Nick Thorpe Josh Artmeier remembers the exact moment he realised he was trapped in the wrong profession. It was a dreich night at a greyhound stadium where, as duty vet, he was required to dope-test a suspiciously fast dog. “I still have recurring dreams about following this dehydrated mutt for hours with a sample jar,” recalls Scotland’s self-proclaimed antidote to James Herriot. “It seemed to epitomise my future: walking around in the rain waiting for a dog to urinate before I could go home.” To be fair, the rose-tinted spectacles had been forcibly removed a few weeks earlier as he took up his first permanent posting, replacing a colleague who had been driven to drug-addiction. “The practice flat was strewn with used nee... read more |
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drug for ny hamster
Posted by varna maddocks IP Address 90.217.36.176 |
Last Reply May 29, 2008
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Started May 28, 2008 at 18:55 |
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hi there my hamster was giving this drug to hewlkp keep her gut working after having constipation woyuld this work as sher seems to of getting alittle worse |
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GME?
Posted by pumpkin IP Address 80.0.83.163 |
Last Reply May 16, 2008
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Started June 27, 2007 at 17:03 |
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My dog a 6yr jrt bitch has just been diagnosed as having meningoencephalitis. She is being treated as having GME ie with prednisolone & cytosine inj over 5 mth period. Her only neurological sign was sudden blindness & absolutely nil else, tho she had multiple health problems in the 2yrs iv had her. I was wondering if anyone on this forum has any experience of this condition, or knows about it. I found the vet specialist involved was very difficult to talk to & explained little. Id be very grateful for any info to help me make the right decision for my girl. |
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cat death from bugs in food
Posted by sam IP Address 66.72.103.246 |
Last Reply May 14, 2008
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Started December 30, 2006 at 06:49 |
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I bought a bag of dry cat food, purina, it was the first itme using it. after 3 days i noticed flying and crawling brown bugs in the food, took food away and all my cats got violently ill. i've had one put to sleep she has pharyngitis and they all got upper respiratory infections. How can I prove it was those bugs. I have one bug saved and the cat food. my one cat is still frozen at the vet and he doesn't know how to do autopsy or what to look for. |
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Tumours or lungworm or what?
Posted by Michaela IP Address 81.155.125.215 |
Last Reply May 12, 2008
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Started May 8, 2008 at 04:12 |
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After my 6 1/2 year old Bernese had been off his food for a couple of weeks - normally he lives and dies for his food - I had him x-rayed today. Vet said he found numerous small tumours in his chest and thought the primary one was in the liver. But then he threw me completely in saying there was a chance it could be lungworms....and the apparent tumours are cysts or abscesses. Home I trundle with a suitcase full of Panacur granules, a truckload of antibiotics and a box of Prednisolone....for a dog which at present doesn't want to eat. My vet is a terrificly nice chap but he is young, inexperienced and clearly out of his depth. I don't want to drag my unwell dog from vet to vet but I need a competent second opinion. Could someone PLEASE recommend a specialist, or clinic, savvy in tumors - or lungworm! preferably with access to sophisticated diagnostic imaging equipment. Southwest of England preferred...but I'd travel any distance. I need names of particular people, not just ... read more |
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forarm intrapment in cats
Posted by spencer IP Address 136.8.150.6 |
Last Reply May 12, 2008
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Started April 21, 2008 at 20:52 |
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i have a cat who had here lhs front leg trap in here coaler for ( 7 days she whent missing ) its right up under here front leg pit, she has had about 7 ops to try and close it up but all have broken down with in 4-5 days, its has cost me £1650 and 9 months back & forth to the vets, what do i do now any cream any help greatful, need help for my poor girl smokey :-( |
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pets-mrsa.com left hand menu bar
Posted by BMF IP Address 81.159.186.51 |
Last Reply May 8, 2008
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Started May 8, 2008 at 23:51 |
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Please do check this side bar menu on our website as you can access so much information in this section Jill Moss President of BMF is going to be touring the UK over the next couple of weeks taking mrsa seminars on the road for practising vets. If you are in need of urgent advise regarding your pets health over the next fortnight please do email info@thebellamossfoundation.com and a BMF representative will respond to you |
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MRSA passing from rabbits to children
Posted by Mom of 3 IP Address 68.205.13.95 |
Last Reply May 6, 2008
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Started April 29, 2008 at 21:54 |
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I have three children that all have MRSA. We also have a pet rabbit that lives on the back porch and in the house. I haven't noticed any signs of the rabbit being sick, but I was wondering if the rabbit is a possible carrier of the MRSA affecting my three small children. How do I find out if my rabbit has MRSA? |
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mrsa
Posted by sarah IP Address 87.194.26.79 |
Last Reply May 6, 2008
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Started May 2, 2008 at 11:39 |
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my gran is in hospital n as contracted a mrsa bug in the nasal area is she goin to die she is 87 and just got over a chest infection she as dementior the doctors have administerd a cream for her nose and she doesnt like it she plays up is there anything else the nurses can do ? |
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My mother, her cats and her MRSA
Posted by Jennifer IP Address 12.144.53.68 |
Last Reply May 6, 2008
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Started May 5, 2008 at 22:18 |
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Hello, My mother was recently diagnosed with MRSA and she isnt sure about her cats? She was told she can no longer clean the litter box cause of the MRSA and also that she might have gotten MRSA from her cats or she could give MRSA to her cats. Anyone know if this is true? I have been doing tons of research and cant find anything concrete. Thanks so much Jennifer |
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pet blood bank
Posted by BMF IP Address 86.142.179.234 |
Last Reply May 1, 2008
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Started April 25, 2008 at 11:18 |
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www.petbloodbankuk.org UK registered charity find out how you can help |
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