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Jim Humphries, B.S., D.V.M.  
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Baby Asprin
Jun 06, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
It is best not to give aspirin to dogs. if this does not resolve in a day or so a veterinarian can help with medical treatment.
cloudy eyes
Jun 06, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
you might want to give us some history for a good answer. Cloudy eyes are a serious condition that need veterinary treatment immediately. Please seek in person care.
Dog acting strange
Jun 06, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
I have to agree with Dezines7. this could be a "false pregnancy" as it is not uncommon with that breed and at that age. She should get through this on her own her own but if not your veterinarian can help.
My dog pants all the time without seeming upset
Jun 06, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
This is probably normal. I've seen many very normal dogs pant more than what we would consider normal. However if you are concerned about kidney disease, there are some very simple blood tests that can be run to rule that out and give you a good baseline of data for the future. if your veterinarian won't do this for you, you can fine one that will I'm sure...
At what point should I be concerned about my cat's recovery from anaesthetic?
Jun 06, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
We are not familiar with this anesthetic, but if it was an overdose we are very sorry this happened. Cats are very special and require special treatments, medications and doses. In the States we even have specialists who treat only cats. We are very sorry for your loss and for this bad experience.
HELP
Jun 06, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
An enlarged heart can be an indication of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) or other primary or secondary heart problem. Enalapril can help along with other heart meds and a low sodium diet. ECG's and an Echo of the heart may also give you more information. She will need to be followed every 6 months at least to check her progress. Do have a discussion w...
Kitten bleeding from bottom
Jun 06, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
Could be a bit of constipation. Make sure he is drinking enough water. If this goes too long can be serious and a vet exam would be needed. Let us know how he is doing now.
Cause of bleeding rectum/colon?
Jun 06, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
I hope you will post some of the results you have found. But I would not worry too much about having given him some meat. While a change like that can cause an upset stomach or even pancreatitis, most likely not bloody diarrhea. We hope it is not parvo-virus as that is very serious and contagious. A foreign object or even a toxin can cause such sympto...
Eye Injury
May 19, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
Ointment is your best bet as it stays in the eye longer. Artificial tears can also be used but would have to be applied more often. If the eye is completely diseased and may need to be removed, you are probably delaying the surgery - which is fine - as long as practical. Once it becomes medically necessary I would not hesitate to do the surgery.
Sudden Death
May 19, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
It appears she was run over by the car. That would be the most logical explanation. Another would be some sort of stress related issue like a stroke or heart attack. we are so sorry this happened. Our thoughts are with you.