Cushings disease
Q: My pomerian has recently been diagnosed with cushings (adrenal). he is 11yrs old an is taking lysodren but after tests he is not in remission. he is also on phenobarb to keep him from having seizures. my vet seems very good but i would like another opinion please. my dog is very special and i want the best for him. thanks.
A: Lysodren is used in treating cushing's disease. other medicines used to treat the disease include anipryl and ketoconazole. lysodren is administered in a "loading" dose in the beginning of therapy and then is reduced during maintenance therapy. your veterinarian will determine the response to terapy using lysodren by performing blood tests. lysodren may reduce the effectiveness of phenobarbital. you should discuss this with your veterinarian.
Heartworms
Q: How can you tell if your dog has heart worms, and do you need to give them medicine if they dont? thank you
A: Heartworms can be diagnosed by tests your veterinarian will do. after the test, ask for your prescription, and we will provide savings to you.
Medicine
Q: I have an indoor cat that weighs 18 lbs. and is algeric to fleas and a small dog that only goes outside to go to the bathroom. the dog weighs 9 lbs. what would the best flea medicine be for the both of them?
A: I also have dogs and cats, and use frontline plus on them effectively.
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How do i know if my dog has worms?
Q: I have 2 aussie puppies, almost a year old. when they were getting their shots last fall, every time i brought them to the vet, they told me that they had worms and they gave me a very expensive medicine. i really don't want to bring them back there since it will probably cost me over $150.00 i would like to know if i can tell if the puppies have worms myself. i have been thinking that they might because their bowel movements are very loose, almost mush, like mashed potatoes. is it supposed to be like this or should it be a lot firmer? they eat 2 meals of dry food a day with a little scoop of canned added in the morning. thanks for any help. margie
A: Loose stools can be due to many things besides worms. you can't tell if your pups have worms in many cases without a microscopic exam at your vet looking for eggs. i would drop a stool sample off at your vet which should not cost an arm and leg. if negative you could try change in diet to all natural diet like california natural lamb and rice diet by natura pet foods as well as adding digestive enzymes like prozyme to diet. if problem persists, then need more of a workup at your vet.
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