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Krista L Gibson, D.V.M.  
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Specialties: General Veterinary Practice

Animal Medical Services
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7134 E. Mercer Lane
Scottsdale, AZ
My Posts
calcium chloride and urinary tract infection
Mar 01, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
Thanks for your question! I don't think I can see calcium chloride causing a urinary tract infection, as such. It can be caustic and cause a significant irritation of the esophagus, stomach and intestines, but it doesn't directly affect the urinary system. The increased drinking and urination, though, can fit with a urinary tract infection, among o...
Is it stress? or something else?
Feb 27, 2010 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
Hi there, I'm so sorry to hear that your Chewbacca isn't feeling well. It sounds like you have had some stressful times in the last few days! I know it's been a few days since your post, and I hope you've gotten the help you need and that Chewy is feeling better, but I'll go ahead here anyway just in case... We certainly can see stress-related upset s...
Reactions of Expectorants
Aug 10, 2009 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 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 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 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 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 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...
whats wrong?
Jul 02, 2009 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
It sounds like it's time to see a vet about these issues, and soon! There's so many possibilities that we can't possibly guess at the answer in this forum. He could be constipated, or he could have a much more serious problem like organ system disease that's caused him to be painful in his abdomen and to stop eating, which would explain the lack of stool. ...
Female dog ****
Jul 02, 2009 in the Animal Health - General Expert Forum
Yes, that's enough information, thank you! As for the nipples, don't worry about it. Sometimes they don't come out even -- it's no big deal. It's just how she is, and given that her history and breeding are uncertain, it could just be from her mixed heritage. The bottom line is it doesn't hurt her in any way, so you can relax and not worry about that. ...