close
Enter your symptoms and find possible causes with MedHelp's new Symptom Search.
931850?1248725508
Krista L Gibson, D.V.M.  
Female

Specialties: General Veterinary Practice


Animal Medical Services
480-948-1420
7134 E. Mercer Lane
Scottsdale - AZ
Reactions of Expectorants
Aug 10, 2009 10:33AM in the Animal Health – General Expert Forum
I'm sorry to hear that Mitzy is having difficulties! She sounds very sick. I am afraid I can't answer your question directly, though. Yes, it is possible that she's having a reaction to the medication and isn't tolerating it well. It is also possible that the rapid breathing and vomiting are signs of progression of the problem that she had before. Al...
Teritorial Marking (Urinating)
Jul 28, 2009 05:09PM in the Pet Behavior Problems Expert Forum
Hi there, Yes, I too live in Scottsdale, and I totally understand where you're coming from! It's blazing hot right now! I have two big, active dogs of my own who simply aren't getting enough exercise this time of year -- and it shows in their behavior. I wish I had a better answer for you, but early morning or late night is really the only time you can ...
Shaking
Jul 27, 2009 10:54AM in the Animal Health – General Expert Forum
I'm sorry your little girl is having some troubles. None of us like to see our pets in discomfort. My first question about the shaking would be is she shaking her head and the rest of her body shakes, too (which often happens with tiny dogs) or she she shaking all over as in trembling? If she's shaking her head, I'd be looking in her ears for an infecti...
How can I get cat to gain weight?
Jul 20, 2009 12:25PM in the Animal Health – General Expert Forum
Hi Lisa, Congrats on having such a healthy cat for so long! It shows your care and dedication to her health over the years. Good for you, too, doing some research into the benefits and risks of providing a home made diet for your cat. It sounds like you're struggling with a very common problem in elderly cats, especially those with Hyperthyroidism. I...
my dog dies suddenly; want to find out why without doing a autopsy.
Jul 16, 2009 10:52AM in the Animal Health – General Expert Forum
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that! It's terrible to lose any pet, but a young one unexpectedly is especially difficult. Unfortunately, I don't have a great answer for you as to why this happened. Addison's Disease is certainly a possibility, although there are many, many others as well. Poisons, cardiac disease, maybe brain disease, or some kind of infect...
Pulled Muscle
Jul 07, 2009 12:37PM in the Animal Health – General Expert Forum
I hope the crate works out for you. It can be challenging to confine or restrain activity in a very active dog! To answer your other question, typically when I have patients with these sort of problems, I recommend they to go out on a leash to go to the bathroom, then back inside. That way, you can (hopefully) keep them at a slower pace with minimal ju...