Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M.  
Female
Randolph - NJ

Specialties: Small Animals, dogs, cats, cva

Interests: animals, pets, drawing, artist
American Animal Hospital
973 895 4999
1202 Sussex Turnpike
Randolph - NJ
Bruce has a slipped disc
Nov 18, 2008 12:48PM in the Ask a Vet (Pet Health) Expert Forum
Acupuncture and Steroids together have been shown to work as well or better than other treatments for disc disease in dog's. Steroids are very inexpensive, and Acupuncture is not too expensive.
Beyond Severe pet allergies.
Nov 18, 2008 12:45PM in the Ask a Vet (Pet Health) Expert Forum
Skin issues are so complex that it usually takes a combination of many medications and protocols simultaneously to achieve results. The primary allergen and the results or damage to the skin of that allergen as well as secondary invaders must all be treated together or effective treatment will fail. Immunotherapy can sometimes take a year to a year and a ...
Almost 12 year old Lab Mix - in pain
Nov 17, 2008 04:01PM in the Ask a Vet (Pet Health) Expert Forum
She may need multiple pain medications to break the pain cycle. These include: NSAIDS (Rimadyl, Metacam, Previcox, and others), plus Tramadol, and Amantadine, and Chondroprotective agents (Glucosamine and Chondroitin combinations). Acupuncture is also very effective, as is Stem Cell therapy. She should also be checked for Lyme disease and other tick bor...
Blister-like sore on new puppy
Nov 17, 2008 03:38PM in the Ask a Vet (Pet Health) Expert Forum
They could be anything. Possible choices include: histiocytomas, hives, insect bites, allergic skin reactions and more.
dogs back nails turning white
Nov 17, 2008 03:37PM in the Ask a Vet (Pet Health) Expert Forum
Please take her to the vet for these problems. If her back is merely pinched and there is a chance that the spinal nerves can regenerate please see if you can find a veterinary acupuncturist who can perform acupuncture on your dog. Acupuncture can really help. Pus surrounding the BM can be caused by necrosis of the GI due to lack of innervation. The col...
What Dogs Can and Cannot Eat
Nov 17, 2008 03:29PM in the Ask a Vet (Pet Health) Expert Forum
Vet's answered continued: Some homemade diets are very good for pets and are safer than commercial foods. But the recipe must be given by a vet and made for a specifically for a patient. Many cancer diet recipes, and allergic diet recipes are better than any commercial diet out there. Commercial diets are improving though. Soon I will a post ...