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Hrithi
India
獣医学生, Vet student

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Cat / Siamese - Answered 1321 days ago
I get my cat vaccinated every year, but this year she suddenly became ill about 10 days after the vaccine. I took her to the vet and she had a very high fever. The vet told us the vaccine might've had some effect but the true cause wasn't clear. The fever subsided after about a week of antibiotics, but I'm afraid of the same thing or maybe even worse side effects happening next year. She had a serious roundworm infection when she was young, and since then she's been unable to digest certain proteins (She will have diarhhea after eating food such as chicken, salmon, bonito). It's commonly said that you should get your pet vaccinated every year, but is that really necessary?? I've heard of some clinics who only vaccinate once in three years. By the way, I have three cats in total, and they're always kept indoors.
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Hi there Hope you're doing well in this pandemic situation Cats should be vaccinated to help protect them from many highly contagious and infectious diseases. When kittens are born, mothers pass on some immunity to their kittens through colostrum in their milk, but this protection is only temporary and the best way to ensure a long and happy life for your cat is to help provide protection with vaccination against common diseases. In your pet condition, Risks of Vaccination with any medical intervention, there are always some inherent risks associated with vaccinating cats. Mild reactions, including a slight fever, lethargy, decreased appetite, and localized swelling at the vaccination site may start within hours after vaccination and usually subside within a few days Most adult cats that received the full booster series of vaccines as kittens should be revaccinated every one to three years based on a lifestyle risk assessment. Currently the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) vaccination guidelines recommend that low-risk adult cats that received the full booster series of vaccines as kittens can be vaccinated every three years for the core vaccines (feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus, feline panleukopenia, and rabies), and then as determined by your veterinarian for any non-core vaccines such as feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), Chlamydia, or Bordetella. Some members of the AAFP consider feline leukemia virus (FeLV) to be a core vaccine while other experts classify it as a non-core vaccine. Most agree that FeLV vaccination is a core vaccine for kittens. A cat that is totally indoors and lives in an apartment building would be a reasonable candidate for less frequent vaccination, while a cat that goes outdoors or is in frequent contact with other cats would be considered to be at high-risk and should be vaccinated more frequently. Some vaccine manufacturers have developed approved three-year vaccines for many of the core antigens; these vaccines are not available in all countries. It is important to note that administering a vaccine that is labeled for annual administration at a different interval, such as every three years, is an off-label use and may violate government regulations.
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Dog / Mix - Answered 1331 days ago
I woke up this morning to my dog having bloody diarrhea and vomiting yellowish sticky substance which I think is bile. He ate nothing colorful to affect the color of his stool, but we recently discovered that he's been gnawing on a wood furniture and has probably eaten some of it. His first stool still has a little shape but has the reddish color already. After that, it's all liquid and looks to be fresh bright red blood. He's been neutered on the 21st of the previous month and has gone through a complete recovery and is pretty mush his old self now until this morning of June 13. At the moment of posting this question, he still drinks a lot of water but he's obviously less energetic. I'm very worried but as of now, we don't have the money to visit a vet. (My dog is a mix. His mom is a Corgi and the dad we don't know what breed, but also a medium-sized dog)
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Hi there You're suspecting that your dog might have eaten wood. When that happens, those sharp pieces can get lodged in the dog’s mouth or esophagus. This can be very painful, and causes tearing and infections. Very small pieces of wood can be swallowed and get wedged in their throats and obstruct their breathing. If larger pieces of wood are ingested, it can create even more serious issues. Digestive tract blockages, perforated intestines and bowel obstruction are just some of the risks associated with a dog eating wood. In that case , don’t try to induce vomiting. Although this can work for some foreign objects, items that are jagged or pointed can cause more damage coming back up if the dog vomits. Even a small sliver of wood can puncture their digestive tracts. To ensure the condition a series of physical examination and X-rays need to see the exact location and size of the obstruction to determine if the dog requires surgery or not. This can be very serious issue and surgery needs to remove all the wooden sharp objects from all of the GIT where they have lodged. So kindly visit govt vet clinic where you will not need much money to save your pet. Hope this will help you
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Cat / Mix - Answered 1334 days ago
My cat has her energy and appetite, but sometimes has runny stool or diarrhea. It subsides once I give her digestive drugs and diarrhea medication I got at the vet, but the symptoms come back after a while. For food I give her digestive support food and female care food from Royal Canin, depending on her situation. Is anything more I can do to help with the runny stool or diarrhea?
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1. Fiber Some types of cat diarrhea get better with a low-fiber (highly digestible) diet. If your cat doesn’t have diarrhea all that frequently but when he does he produces a lot of stool, a low-fiber diet could be worth a try. 2. Encourage Water and Electrolyte Intake Cats with diarrhea need to take in sufficient amounts of water to prevent dehydration. Keep your cat’s water bowls filled with fresh, clean water and consider adding an extra bowl that contains diluted chicken or beef broth 3. Probiotic supplements can help return a cat’s intestinal bacterial population to normal. Pick a probiotic that is labeled for use in cats and made by a reputable company. 4. kaolin-pectin medications can be used safely in cats. Dosing instructions of around 1 teaspoon per 5 pounds body weight every four to six hours are typical. 5. Bring Changes in diet of your cat 6. Monitoring Your Cat’s Condition If your cat’s diarrhea fails to resolve after a few days of home treatment or his overall condition gets worse rather than better, make an appointment with your veterinarian.
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Cat / Puspin - Answered 1338 days ago
My cat is acting the same as usual. He is eating, sleeping, drinking water, and urinating like he usually do. However, it's been almost 2 weeks since we started to notice a little bit of blood from his urine. We suspected that this is a case of UTI so we change his diet to cat food (urinary) and even bought him cranberry juice. He's still acting like his usual self, but I noticed that he's been urinating frequently with short time intervals and there's still blood on his pee. I'm worried that this is not just a simple case of UTI. There's no near veterinary clinics here, and I'm wondering what should I do to help him? Please help. Thank you.
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Causes of Blood in the Urine in Dogs 1. Bladder or Kidney Infection - Blood in your dog’s urine may be caused by a bladder infection or kidney infection, or infection of the prostate or urethra. 2. Tumors - Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors may cause blood in the urine of dogs. 3. Stones - Hematuria may be caused by kidney or bladder stones, as the presence of stones strains these organs. 4. Poisoning - Blood in your dog’s urine may be a sign that he has ingested a toxic substance such as a rodenticide.The core symptom will usually be accompanied by other symptoms such as lethargy, coughing, exercise intolerance, swollen abdomen, and difficulty breathing. 4. Urinary Tract Infection - A key symptom of urinary tract infection (UTI) is blood in the urine. This will usually be accompanied by some of the following symptoms: trouble emptying bladder, loss of bladder control, pain while urinating, a strong odor to the urine and constant licking of the urinary opening. 6. Injury - Physical trauma can be the cause of blood appearing in your dog’s urine. If your dog has experienced a recent injury, be sure to report it to the veterinarian. 7. Prostate - Blood in your male dog’s urine may be caused by a prostatic disease. There are seven prostatic diseases: benign prostatic hyperplasia, squamous metaplasia, cystic hyperplasia, paraprostatic cysts, bacterial infection, prostatic abscess, and prostatic cancer. If your dog has a prostatic disease, he will likely exhibit one or more of the additional symptoms of labored urination, decreased urine stream and difficulty passing bowel movements. 8. Estrus - Female dogs in heat do bleed. While the blood is not in the urine since it is coming from the same area, dog owners can sometimes confuse estrus blood with blood in the urine. Check for other signs that your dog is in heat, like that she has not been spayed, her vulva is swollen, and drops of blood are left behind when she sits down. Treatment : Treatment will be varied and designed to address the underlying cause of the blood in your dog’s urine once your dog has been stabilized. Stabilization may require intravenous fluids to treat dehydration and/or a blood transfusion if your dog’s red blood cell count is dangerously low. 1. Infections Antibiotics are the treatment of choice for bladder, kidney, urinary tract, and other infections. 2. Stones Bladder and kidney stones may be treated through diet low in protein, phosphorous and magnesium and designed to promote acidic urine as well as encourage increased water intake, or in more severe cases, removal of the stones through nonsurgical or surgical means. 3. Tumors The treatment of tumors will depend on the site and diagnosis. 4. Poisoning Treatment for poisoning will depend upon the substance ingested. If your dog has ingested rodenticide and is experiencing vitamin D poisoning, she will need to remain on an IV until her electrolyte, calcium, and phosphorous levels have stabilized. Your dog may be given a phosphate binder such as aluminum hydroxide in order to allow her to excrete the excess phosphorous in her system more quickly. 5. Injury If the blood in your dog’s urine is the result of trauma, the treatment will depend upon the extent and location of the internal damage that is found during diagnosis. 6. Prostate Treatment of prostatic disease will depend upon the diagnosis, as there are several possible diseases. For primary or secondary bacterial infections, your dog will be prescribed aggressive antibiotic therapy that may be much longer than a typical antibiotic regimen. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, cystic metaplasia, testicular tumors and cystic hyperplasia generally occur only in dogs that have not been neutered, and neutering is often the only treatment necessary. Paraprostatic cysts and prostatic abscesses must be surgically removed and drained.
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Dog / I Don't Know - Answered 1352 days ago
My Dog Is Vomiting Blood. It's Been 3Days Till Now He Have Vomited 3 4 Times. I Guess He Have Eaten A Frog, Us It Harmful For Dog To Eat A Frog. But I Guess Ge Have Eaten But I Haven't Seen Him Eating Maybe There Is Another Reason Behind It.
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Treatment varies greatly depending on the cause of hematemesis. Any underlying cause must be treated upon diagnosis. 1. Perinorm @ 0.2- 0.3 mg/ kg bw or ondansetron@ 0.5 mg/ kg bw (anti emetic) 2. Pentoprazole @1mg / kg be 3. Fluid therapy (NS/DNS/ RL(most preferable) ) 4. Amikacin to check secondary gastric infection 5. Cefriaxone to check general secondary bacterial infection For confirmative diagnosis : 1.Blood sample should be taken to evaluate any problem related to blood 2. X ray or usg to evaluate any foreign body penetration For severe internal bleeding, ulcer perforation or excessive vomiting, inpatient care may require emergency treatment for hemorrhage or shock, or there may be the need for blood transfusions or IV treatment to replace fluids lost from excessive vomiting. Oral medications for your dog to reduce nausea, heal stomach ulcers, reduce stomach acid and improve appetite. Living and Management A delicate diet of highly digestible foods is recommended after incidents of hematemesis. Dog food should be low in dietary fat and low in fiber so that the digestive system is not stressed. boiled chicken and white rice is a common home-cooked option while your dog heals. Prevention Hematemesis due to the ingestion of toxic substances can be avoided by ensuring that animals do not have access to poisonous plants, foods and chemicals. Vomiting of blood in dogs can become a very serious health concern very quickly
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Dog / Mix - Answered 1358 days ago
My pet dog has a runny nose while awake, and suffers from a stuffy nose when asleep. He often cannot sleep well because of it, and wakes up panting and unable to breathe. He sometimes strains too much to get air that he ends up defecating. We've had medication prescribed before but it didn't work, so we don't use it anymore. Do you have any advice for us?
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Your vet diagnoses bronchitis with chest X-rays and an airway examination via endoscopy Drug therapies for dogs with canine bronchitis include cough suppressants, steroids and bronchodilators. In dogs, stuffy noses can result from things like allergies, bacterial or fungal infections, viruses, tooth abscesses, parasites, and nasal polyps. These are serious conditions Treatment that you can follow: 1. Steam or humidifiers: One nonmedical and ​safe way to obtain relief for your dog's stuffy nose is to put him in a room with a humidifier.​ The increase in air moisture provided by the humidifier helps open nasal passages. This goes a long way to helping him breathe better and can be continued with other medications for conditions like infections with no ill effects. 2. Nasal decongestants and saline drops: A. Oxymetazoline ( have some side effects such as vomiting and diarrhea, shaking and nervousness, or cardiac and blood pressure issues that could result in his collapse) B. saline nasal drops or saline nasal spray in your dog's nose to clear his nasal passages 3. Benadryl for dogs: If your dog's stuffy nose is allergy-related. An antihistamine, Benadryl works by counteracting histamines released by your dog's body as part of his allergic reaction to a substance, such as certain molds and pollens. Side effects of Benadryl include lethargy, decreased urination, and appetite loss. Don't give Benadryl to dogs suffering from heart disease, hyperthyroidism, or bladder problems. 4. Natural Remedies like Ayurvedic medicine 5. Keeping your dog warm and dry, and, preferably indoors, can greatly shorten the time he's sick and help him breathe more easily. Cold air constricts breathing systems. 6. A vaporizer, however, will help keep your dog's breathing tubes moistened, which also will help ease congestion in his chest. 7. Similar to a vaporizer, a nebulizer disperses a mist containing medicines that will help eliminate congestion in your dog's chest.
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Cat / Mix - Answered 1381 days ago
My pet might have licked some bleach used in the kitchen. It's also on her front legs. I washed them out, but should I consider going to the vet?
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WagWalking! Wag Labs! Free Open Home Dog Conditions Bleach Poisoning in Dogs Bleach Poisoning in Dogs Bleach Poisoning in Dogs - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Recovery, Management, Cost MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS Diarrhea / Drooling / Lethargy / Pain / Seizures / Vomiting pill-rating-filled pill-rating-filled pill-rating-filled pill-rating-filled pill-rating-filled Rated as mild conditon 18 Veterinary Answers Insurance options JUMP TO SECTION Symptoms symptoms Causes causes Diagnosis diagnosis Treatment treatment Recovery recovery Vet Q&A advice What is Bleach Poisoning? Many products used around the home like bleach and ammonia contain hazardous chemicals. If your dog happens to ingest any of these products, toxicity could result in complications within the digestive and respiratory systems. Bleach poisoning is considered one of the top ways that dogs can be affected by toxicity. It is important, then, to keep all household products hidden from your pet to prevent any accidents. If your pet does experience exposure to bleach, you should seek veterinarian assistance right away and not try to induce vomiting on your own. However, remember to remain calm, moving your dog into a safer area, especially if you notice any convulsion or tremor. In any case, call the veterinarian and explain the situation. This allows the veterinarian to prepare for your dog’s arrival. Bleach poisoning happens when dogs ingest and absorb a considerable amount of bleach that usually results in a high level of toxicity along with other noticeable symptoms.
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Cat / Japanese Bobtail - Answered 1420 days ago
My cat goes out pretty often and it worries me when she doesn't come back until it's late, so I'm thinking of making her wear a tiny GPS on her collar. Do you think it's safe for animals to wear that kind of technology? I looked them up on the internet and only found ones made in foreign countries. If there are any products you recommend, please let me know. Also, could you tell me the difference between GPS devices and microchips? Which one should I get?
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The microchip for dogs is a radio-frequency identification (RFID) implant¹. As this name suggests, the chip is used for identification purposes only. It’s composed of a tiny, electronic chip, each of which carries a unique identification number. Enclosed in a glass cylinder, about 11-14 mm long and 2-2.3 mm thick, the chip is about the size of a grain of rice. Microchips weigh roughly 0.025 grams. Microchips are not big enough to contain hardware for GPS or another localization technology at this time. Microchips only work in cases where a dog who has been micro-chipped is lost and then found and brought into a vet. Vets can identify the owner of the dog by using a scanner which reads the microchip ID. The chip ID is linked to the owner’s contact information and registered in a microchip database. The advantage of the microchip is that it provides a permanent and safe solution for identifying your dog. Unfortunately, microchips are extremely limited in their use. The only possible way to make use of a microchip is for someone to find your dog, bring him to a vet and read the chip. While you are on the search for your missing dog, a microchip for dogs is of no help. In this way, microchips are of little use in retrieving your lost dog. Therefore, depending on a microchip to reunite you with your lost dog is not optimal when you need to act fast to find your beloved furry friend. Luckily, GPS dog trackers provide the solution to safely track and retrieve your lost dog in real-time.
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Cat / Mix - Answered 1440 days ago
My pet's skin color has gotten very dark since the beginning of this year (it used to be a silvery color but has gotten even darker). What do you think might be the cause? Is it the change in hormones because of neutering? Is it because of the ultraviolet rays since she likes being in the sun? Or is it just aging? She looks healthy so I guess I don't need to visit the vet, but I'd like to know since it's been bothering me.
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hyperpigmentation is a secondary condition, thus it is a secondary effect. It happens most often when there is trauma to the skin for any reason. Skin inflammation such a redness of skin or scratching the skin are common causes of skin trauma. When such skin trauma occurs, the skin repair cycle is activated. Part of skin repair involves increased melanin pigment as a protective effect for superficial skin layers. When this protective melanin pigment accumulates in the skin layers, skin is visibly darker to see. Causes such as skin allergy in dogs, scratching, skin infection due to bacteria, skin inflammation due to skin parasites, and self-trauma by dogs with activities such as scratching, rubbing, licking, and biting at their own skin are commonly seen in dogs with skin problems. These all can lead to hyperpigmentation. Other causes of hyper pigmented skin in dogs include breed-specific variations, hormonal disorders such as hypothyroidism or Cushing’s disease, effects of medications, physiological changes, etc. When other skin lesions such as hair loss or skin redness are evident, these signs are typically more helpful in finding the cause of the skin changes and correcting the signs including hyperpigmentation.
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