BIRDS DOGS CATS HERPS CRITTERS   ASK THE VET'S PETS FORUMS GALLERY RESOURCES Ask the vet's pets: Hamster's swolen cheek may be impacted pouch Dear Harry Hamster: Daphne, my hamster, suddenly developed a swollen cheek and lost her appetite yesterday. What's her problem, and what can I do about it? Harry responds: We hamsters... Ask the vet's pets: Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs Dear Daisy Dog: May we give grapes to Gypsy, our Jindo dog? We know some people who offer their dogs frozen grapes as a summer treat, but others say grapes are toxic. What's the truth? Daisy... Subcutaneous fluids help cat with failing kidneys feel better Dear Christopher Cat: My veterinarian advised me to inject intravenous fluids under my cat's skin to help her failing kidneys. She explained the procedure and gave me a bag of fluids and some needles, but I don't recall how to do it... Ask the vet's pets: Manage leash aggression with rewards-based training Dear Daisy Dog: Star, our 3-year-old spayed female cockapoo, is very affectionate with our family and visitors to the house. But when we walk her outside on her harness and another person or dog comes near, she snarls, growls and... Ask the vet's pets: Decorative castor beans can kill pets Dear Daisy Dog: I bought a beautiful beaded necklace during my travels in the Southwest, but when my best friend, a veterinary student, saw it, she advised me to throw it out because it could kill my dog. She said the decorative... Ask the vet's pets: Cat's ear polyp may result from chronic inflamation Dear Christopher Cat: My veterinarian prescribed an antibiotic for my cat's infected ears, but it cleared up only one ear. When he rechecked her ears, he found a mass, which he called a polyp, filling the ear canal that was still... There's more than one correct response to positive Lyme test Dear Daisy Dog: During her annual exam, my dog Misty tested positive for Lyme disease on the SNAP test. The veterinarian vaccinated her but did not treat her for the disease. Another veterinarian recommended an antibiotic. Which... Ask the vet's pets: Do homework when evaluating diet pet foods Dear Christopher Cat: I'm confused about what I should feed my overweight cats. Some cat food labels list calorie content, but others don't. What do you recommend? Christopher... Dust mites trigger allergies in many pets Dear Daisy Dog: Allergy testing showed that our golden retriever is allergic to dust mites, for which he receives allergy injections. I would like to eradicate the dust mites from our home. How can I do this? Wear clown nose to bed to protect from nipping cat Dear Christopher Cat: Every morning, Oliver, my 9-month-old tabby, jumps on my bed and wakes me by licking my face or nipping my nose. I don't mind the licking, but the nipping really hurts, even though he never breaks my skin. Keep dog cool when outside this summer Dear Daisy Dog: Now that the weather has turned warm, our Bernese mountain dog, Jack, digs through the mulch so he can lie in the cool soil. He's tracking dirt and mulch into the house, and I'm the cleaning lady. Help! Ask the vet's pets: To stop misbehavior, teach dog what to do instead Dear Daisy Dog: Our dog barks whenever someone comes to the door. I know this is a natural behavior, but his unwanted barking is annoying, and it wakes anyone who's sleeping. How can we train him to stop barking? Ask the vet's pets: Follow product directions to keep pet safe during spring cleaning Dear Christopher Cat: It's time for spring cleaning, but I don't want to poison my indoor cat while I'm purging my home of winter's dust, dirt and grime. How do I thoroughly clean my home without harming my cat? Ask the vet's pets: Probiotics may reduce tear staining Dear Daisy Dog: How do I remove tear stains from my dog's face? Princess is a small, fluffy, white mixed-breed dog, and the hair below her eyes is stained red-brown. Daisy Responds: If the... Ask the vet's pets: Revolution and Advantage kill fleas on rabbits Dear Reba Rabbit: My rabbit has fleas. My cat and dog do, too, so I bought Frontline for them. May I use it on my rabbit also? Reba Responds: No, because Frontline has caused problems for some... Ask the vet's pets: Flea products must be used throughout flea's life cycle Dear Christopher Cat: Since January, when I first saw fleas on our two indoor cats, I have used many flea products without success, including powder, shampoo, cedar/rosemary, Frontline and Advantage. I wash the bedding, vacuum... Ask the vet's pets: To prevent chewing, exercise and train working-breed dog Dear Daisy Dog: Molly, our 1-year-old spayed female English sheepdog-Bouvier mix, chews everything in sight. She ruined all her toys as well as our slippers and the comforters. Outside, she munches on plants and tree limbs. How... Ask the vet's pets: April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month Dear Christopher Cat: I read your column about first aid in your Web site archives. It was very thorough, but it neglected one important detail: What should I put in my pet first aid kit? I have two cats and one dog. Ask the vet's pets: Free eye exams for service dogs Dear Daisy Dog: Our physically handicapped son has a service dog, Luke. Last year, an ophthalmologist examined Luke's eyes at no charge, as part of a national service dog program. Do you know if the program will be repeated this... Ask the vet's pets: Chinchillas good pets for teens and adults Dear Chester Chinchilla: Do chinchillas make good pets? Chester Responds: Certainly! However, as small, playful, quick but fragile creatures, we're better suited for adults and... Gallery   View Photos View Photo View Photo View Photo View Photo Pets and Animals       Hot Topics Dog parks in Berks Veterinary referrals Purebred vs. mixed breed dogs Adding a feathered family member Catty behavior

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