Frequently Asked Questions

E collars are used to prevent pets from chewing out sutures prior to the complete healing of the skin.

Chocolate contains toxic substances, as does Ibuprofen and Tylenol that when ingested in large quantities that can injure a pet’s liver.

Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids or FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) are spread through blood, saliva, semen, and possibly feces and urine. Extremely effective protective vaccinations are now available for both diseases.

Staph dermatitis symptomizes immunoinsufficiency, an immune system incapable of rising to the challenge of a normal daily microbe (like Demodex). Appropriate antibiotics are usually effective on a remedial (2 X daily for 2 wks) or maintenance schedule (2 X weekly indefinitely). Vaccinations are typically used as a protection against viral pathogens, but an example of

Staphyloccus Aureus is the most ubiquitous and omnipresent (everywhere all the time) bacteria in our environment. Staph can be cultured off many surfaces even in a sterilized human hospital. Staph Dermatitis is probably the most common canine skin disease symptomized by scaly skin, circular collarettes, dry flaky itchy skin, sometimes complicating into open weeping sores.

Likely respiratory infection – feline distemper. Feline distemper is not the same deadly neurological syndrome as dog distemper. It is most commonly a sneezing sinusitis sometimes complicating into pneumonia. The disease is sometimes seen even in vaccinated cats, but is shorter in duration and milder in severity. Early appropriate antibiotics are important. The patient should

Probably Tracheobronchitis, commonly called Kennel cough. The disease speads like a flu in a child’s day-care because it is highly contagious. Many pet owners fail to recognize that multiple boosters are required annually. Staph dermatitis (itchy skin disease) is also extremely common.

Kidney failure is symptomized in the early stages by PU/PD = polyuria (excessing urinating) and polydypsia (excessive drinking). The symptoms occur because the kidney has lost its ability to concentrate urine and recycle body fluids. Therefore the body excretes dilute watery urine (not rich golden color with a strong urine smell, but rather clear and

Common household toxins include antifreeze, certain plants, and excessive amounts of chocolate among others. Common signs of toxicity include salivating and vomiting, or in more severe cases weakness, staggering, or even seizuring.

Not too much. Research shows that 60% of our pets are overweight in the USA and a full 50% of those owners are in denial. You should be able to visualize your pet’s last two ribs. A recognizable brand name dry food is best. Avoid canned food, table scraps and excessive treats. Avoid greasy snacks.