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Regarding: Canine, dash hound, Male, Neutered, 5.0 years, 20.0 pounds
will not eat or drink acts very tired
Regarding: Canine, Tibetan Terrier, Male, Neutered, 18.0 years, 20.0 pounds
In the last week and 1/2 Butch has started barking very loud and sounds as tho he is in pain. He has alway been asleep and it lasts for 2 minutes or so. The first 3 times it was in the middle of the night. He just had one of these episodes and it was 6:00 p.m. He was laying in front of a sliding door this last time and when my husband ran to him he seemed to be just looking out of the door. Two years ago we went on a vacation and Butch stayed at the kennel. When we returned he was quit
Regarding: Canine, red fox lab, Male, 8.0 years, 120.0 pounds
my dog has developed a large lump in the center of his head it is about 3x3by3.5 tall. It does not seem to bother him even if you push on it. It makes his head look very misshaped, and it keeps on growing, we are worried that it is some kind of HARD Tumer
Regarding: Canine, lab mix, Female, 5.0 years, 60.0 pounds
she has eating less an less for the last week or so and she has diahrea that seems orange and watery. today she has refused to even eat her favorite bananas.
Regarding: Canine, Akita / German Shepherd, Female, Not spayed, 1.0 years, 75.0 pounds
My dog gave birth on 02/25/10...my question is whether HomeoPet is an effective de-wormer to dose both my 75 lb dog and her 7 puppies each?
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I am a practicing veterinarian and am a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practioners since 1985 in canine and feline speciality. I am the hospital director of Bramer Animal Hospital Ltd, which has been AAHA certified since 1939.
Dr. Judy Karnia is the owner of the Scottsdale Cat Clinic, an AAHA accredited feline exclusive practice located in Scottsdale, Arizona. She graduated with honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 after earning a
I am a small animal veterinarian in Bloomfield Hills, MI. My interests include small animal dentistry, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Sean Pampreen is the owner of Marlborough Bird & Animal Hospital in Marlborough, CT, an AAHA accredited hospital. He has been treating pet birds, reptiles, and pocket pets for over 12 years. He also treats injurred and sick wildlife. Visit us
Dr. Rucinsky is board certified in Feline Practice. She is a recipient of the American Association of Feline Practitioners Award for Excellence in Feline Medicince and Surgery. Her special interests include geriatrics, endocrinology, and urology.
CEO of Pet Doctors of America. Veterinarian for 30 years.
Dr. Sherebrin practices Integrative Medicine at Secord Animal Hospital in Toronto, Canada, combining traditional treatments with modalities such as acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal therapy to optimize her patients health. She uses a holistic, patie
Dr. Stewart Silverman is owner and hospital director of the Melrose Animal Clinic, a 3 doctor AAHA-accredited hospital, located in Melrose, MA, a Boston suburb. He recently celebrated his 25th year veterinary school graduation anniversary!!
Graduated from University of California, Davis in 1977. Owns Sunset Whitney Veterinary Hospital in Rocklin, California and been an accredited member A AHA hospital since 1981 practicing general small animal medicine, dentistry and surgery. Recently
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