Q. My sheltie turned one this past wednesday. I have been feeding her twice a day as a puppy due to my vets advice. Yes, I know not to substitute yahoo answers for my vets advice. But can anyone tell me if it is true that adult dogs should be fed once a day? Thanks.
A. You could drop back to once a day in adulthood, but I've always stayed at twice a day. It's easier on the dog's system to have two meals if you're feeding kibble. And as it's one of the highlights of most dogs' day, why not keep on feeding them twice?
In bloat-prone breeds, you don't want to ever drop back to once a day as it can increase the likelihood of bloating.
Now that he's full-grown, you may need to drop back the total amount of food, but I'd stick with twice-a-day feedings.
In bloat-prone breeds, you don't want to ever drop back to once a day as it can increase the likelihood of bloating.
Now that he's full-grown, you may need to drop back the total amount of food, but I'd stick with twice-a-day feedings.
Can roundworms be present in a negative fecal sample?
Q. We took vet advice and went with a 1/2 pill of Drontal Plus now and then again in 3 weeks for our new 8 week old puppy that had not been de-wormed yet NO worms were found in feces. Vet said roundworm eggs that are microscopic could still be present even on the coat of the dog and urged regular handwashing for my 10 year old who over does that already. He said in some individuals blindness had occurred in those infected with roundworm-mainly children. We are washing our hands FREQUENTLY now as my daughter became quite scared of the pup as a result. Any practical advice to calm the excessive handwashing out there re: puppy as a possible contaminant? On the internet, the CDC publishes th10,000 new cases of infection with roundworm and 700 cases of permanent visual loss in children mainly 5-10. My daughter, thank God is healthy and with the negative sample, I just have her wash hands after playing with the pup and prior to eating as the vet said. Anyone aware of this or have advice?
A. We look for parasite eggs microscopically when we are trying to detect worms. Sometimes the worms just aren't shedding any eggs in the stool that day, or the sample wasn't adequate to test properly. So YES, the pup can have worms but test negative. At our practice, we test the stool each time the pup comes in for a booster vaccine. Sometimes we don't detect some parasites until the 2nd or 3rd visit! Your vet did the right thing by deworming your puppy anyway. Parasites are a possible health risk, especially to children and immuno-compromised people.
Pick up your puppys stool and dispose of it. Don't let it sit outside to contaminate the yard and cause reinfection. Wash hands after playing with the puppy and after playing outside. Wear shoes outside. These worms can live for years in the soil and may be spread by roaming cats and dogs as well. Keep your puppy on a heartworm prevention monthly that will also keep him dewormed for intestinal parasites as well. Most puppies and kittens are born with roundworms. Don't be afraid of your puppy! Just follow your vets advice and you should do just fine.
Pick up your puppys stool and dispose of it. Don't let it sit outside to contaminate the yard and cause reinfection. Wash hands after playing with the puppy and after playing outside. Wear shoes outside. These worms can live for years in the soil and may be spread by roaming cats and dogs as well. Keep your puppy on a heartworm prevention monthly that will also keep him dewormed for intestinal parasites as well. Most puppies and kittens are born with roundworms. Don't be afraid of your puppy! Just follow your vets advice and you should do just fine.
Polysporin drops to clear up an eye infection on a cat?
Q. My cat has an eye infection. (I know it is an eye infection as he had one a few months ago. I would really rather not incur another 150 dollar vet bill for them to tell me he has an eye infection and prescribe me antibiotic ointment, which he hated). We used to use Polysporin drops with our dogs, on vet advice. Can I do the same for a cat? Is is safe and appropriate to use Polysporin drops on a cat for an eye infection?
A. If they are polysporin eye drops go for it. Try it for a few days and see if the eye is better but be sure to give it at least 5 days.
You can buy terramycin eye drops for cat at a pet store so that might be a better option.
Yes, you should take your cat to the vet so he can give you the proper diagnosis and treatment, but I understand that it can be a significant financial problem for regular people with regular income. I have foster cats/kittens and we always have to think about the budget.
You can buy terramycin eye drops for cat at a pet store so that might be a better option.
Yes, you should take your cat to the vet so he can give you the proper diagnosis and treatment, but I understand that it can be a significant financial problem for regular people with regular income. I have foster cats/kittens and we always have to think about the budget.
Should i give sedatives for my 4month old dog?
Q. I'm planning to bring my dog on a 12hour FLIGHT. I'm afraid if i don't give him sedatives, he'll disturb the other passengers. I have visited my vet. She advice me not to give him sedatives. She said there's many side effect after using it. So what should i do?
A. i wouldnt give sedatives to a 4 month old pup-you may kill him, or cause irreversible organ damage. id follow the advice of the vet.
there is probably nothing you can do, but bring lots of chewies and toys he loves, and hopefully he will sleep most of the trip.
can a 4 month old pup even go on a flight? or are there regulations as far as age limits? you may want to double check.
also, make sure he stays well hydrated-i believe he has to stay crated, so keep a familiar blanket in there, and one of those clip on water bottles.
there is probably nothing you can do, but bring lots of chewies and toys he loves, and hopefully he will sleep most of the trip.
can a 4 month old pup even go on a flight? or are there regulations as far as age limits? you may want to double check.
also, make sure he stays well hydrated-i believe he has to stay crated, so keep a familiar blanket in there, and one of those clip on water bottles.
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