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Recent Questions
Regarding: Canine, Yorkie, Female, Spayed, 8.0 years, 10.0 pounds
My Yorkie has bladder stones we just found out and she hasn’t urinated for awhile. how long should we wait until taking her to the hospital?
Regarding: Feline, main coon mix, Male, Neutered, 3.0 years, 10.0 pounds
My cat has a spot on his back near his tail that is balding. It started balding in the area about 2 months ago and was originally the size of a lime and now is the size of an orange. He is not bothered by it and I never see him licking in the spot. The skin is not irritated nor does it have and lesions or redness. I originally attributed it the the normal fur loss during the summer but now and becoming more concerned. I plan on taking him to the vet as soon as I can afford the visit but was wondering if you had any answers in the meantime.
Regarding: Canine, miniature poodle, Male, Neutered, 6.0 years, 15.0 pounds
he is a trained service animal and knows his commands very well. he has begun to get extremely territorial when given a treat, and tonight bit me as i walked by.
this is not the first time, but is the worst time.
Regarding: Canine, MIXED: COLLIE/HUSKY, Male, Neutered, 11.0 years, 70.0 pounds
Our dog is being treated for seizures with phenobarbital twice a day. We also give her glucosamine for hip stiffness. We have tried giving her less phenobarbital, but the seizures return. She has had 4 seizures over the past 18 months. What are the long-term risks of phenobarbital? What kind of monitoring should be done?
Regarding: Feline, purbred calico, Female, Not spayed, 2.0 years, 7.0 pounds
Hi my name is melissa, and i recently moved, well i have two cats ones spraying and the other dose not i cant understand this why is that happening? plus my oldest is getting fixed and then im gonna do the other.i dont beleave in breeding i absoulutly think its wrong, but my other question is, can u give me some tips on cleaning up after cats meaning the litter box ect.. please,its for my ister in law. ive had cats all my life!! i love them very much....thank u melissa
Meet the Veterinarians
Dr. Bennett is a veterinary practitioner with over 25 years experience in the animal health field.
I graduated from Punjab Agricultural University, India. Here in America I have been in practice for almost 10 years. I enjoy medical cases and some surgical cases.
I graduated from Michigan State University in 1963 and owned an AAHA certified hospital until 2001. Since that time I still enjoy working for a couple of my colleagues and answering questions for people with concerns about their pets.
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.
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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