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Ask
the Vet! |
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The following questions and answers
are taken from Dr. Conn's bimonthly column, Ask the Vet
in The
Coast News. Click on the question to view
the full article (Word). |
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All Animals
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1.
What people foods are dangerous to my pets? What
should I do if my pets eat one of these foods? |
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2.
Holiday pet hazards and tips. |
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3.
I am wondering how to decide how to choose the best pet
store to purchase a pet for my child? Do you have
a preference? |
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With
the Fourth of July upon us, what is your recommendation
for managing my anxious dog while the fireworks are going
off? |
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Avian |
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1.
I have a 2 year old African Gray Parrot. I primarily
feed it seed but a friend recommended that I try a homemade
diet. What do you recommend? |
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2.
My 18 year old male cockatoo recently starter feather picking
and now has several bald areas. Is this a behavioral
problem and what can I do about it? |
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Feline
(and Canine) |
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1.
My cat loves to eat grass. Is there any dietary deficiency
that would cause this? Is it good for her? She
usually vomits shortly afterwards. |
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2.
My cat is urinating all over the house. What should
I do? |
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3.
My cat is shedding like crazy and I have been seeing a lot
more fur-balls. Is there anything I can do to help my
cat? |
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4.
I recently moved to the area and have a dog and a cat.
I have heard a lot of people talking about foxtails.
What are they, and do I need to be concerned? |
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5.
My cat has fleas and I have tried a bunch of products to try
to get rid of the problem. Any suggestions? |
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6.
My cat keeps going back and forth to the litter box.
Is he constipated? What should I do? |
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7.
I have heard that vaccines can have serious side effects and
I am not sure if I should have my kitten vaccinated?
What are the pros and the cons? |
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8.
My cat is 17 years old. Just recently she seems to be
drinking a lot more water. She seems healthy otherwise with
no other changes. Should this be something to be concerned
about? |
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9.
I have 2 kittens, they are about 6 months old. My husband
gives them human food (behind my back). Is it ok to do that?
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10.
I have heard that my dog and cat can give worms to my child.
Is this true? If so, should I be worried and what can
I do to avoid this? |
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11.
My vet suggested I have my cat’s teeth cleaned.
They don’t look too dirty to me. Is this really
necessary? Can I do anything about this on my own? |
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12.
My cat has always been one to hide a lot, but I noticed
that this has become worse over the last few months.
Recently I noticed that he flinches when I pet or touch
his head and he is really picky with his food and takes
a long time to chew. Is there a better food option?
Do I need to bring him in for an exam? |
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13.
My dog often gets into the garbage. Are there any
easy ways to deter him? Is this dangerous to his health? |
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14.
I just got a new miniature schnauzer puppy that is 10 weeks
old. The breeder said that he is at risk for infectious
diseases until his next vaccines in July. It was recommended
that I not take him to public places until then. Is
this correct? Is there anything else I need to do
before July? |
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My
cat likes to nibble on plants. Is this OK? |
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Small
Mammal |
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1.
I have two hamsters that seem to be in good health and are
about six and a half months old. Should I take them to the
vet for check-ups and, if so, how frequently? They tend to
fight fairly often and though I examine them to make sure
I don’t see any injuries, does this change how often
I need to bring them to a vet? |
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2.
My rabbit is acting aggressive towards her cage-mate and I’ve
noticed that her urine is very cloudy and occasionally has
an orange to reddish color to it. Is this anything I
need to be worried about? |
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3.
I have rabbits and guinea pigs. What is the best bedding
to use in their cages?
Can mites be transmitted through the bedding? |
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4.
Does the bedding that I use in my pet’s cage really
matter? I have a guinea pig and a bearded dragon. |
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I
have a three year old female house rabbit. I am feeding
it alfalfa hay and KT Fiesta pellet mix. Are there
other things I need to consider in the care of my rabbit? |
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Reptile |
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1.
Do you have any advice for someone who is considering buying
a turtle or tortoise? What is the biggest danger to a person
owning a turtle/tortoise and vice versa? |
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I am considering buying a tortoise. Are there any issues
particular to tortoises that I should be aware of? What
type of tortoise makes the best pet for a first-time owner? |
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Do all reptiles need special lighting? What light source
is necessary for my pet bearded dragon? |
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4.
Does the bedding that I use in my pet’s cage really
matter? I have a guinea pig and a bearded dragon. |
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5.
I have two baby red eared slider turtles. I have them
in a 10 gallon tank, but realize that they need more space.
What is the ideal tank size? |
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I
just got a baby Veiled Chameleon. What can I do to
keep him healthy? |
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Disclaimer: The
informational handouts and website links above are for informational
purposes only, they are not intended to replace veterinary
care. |
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