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Shedding
Q: I have owned my pit bull terrier for almost 2 years now. i was told by many people that they do not shed much except seasonally. mine sheds so much all the time that i'm concerned it may be a sign of a health issue. what are signs of real trouble?
A: Look for other signs of illness like weight loss, appetite issues, intestinal signs, etc. also might want to consider better diet like all natural pet guard or wellness brand. consider supplementing with brite coat xs as well as prozyme from 1800petmeds for long term skin/coat health
Shop for: prozyme, 1800petmeds
Prescriptions
Q: Do i have to have my vet send you a prescription or does your vet issue one. i have had pets for 40 years and i can pretty much tell what the pups need. what about other sites that sell rx meds without requiring a prescription? there is one vet in our area that gives out everything without exam or tests but his product prices are double. the vet that i use on a regular basis insists on an exam for everything. i am a rn and call my dr. for antiobitics for myself when i need something for a localized infection for the dogs and then give it to them. that's pricey too but at least not a $75 visit plus medicine. in other words i know when to take the dogs in and do not hesitate to do so. i realize they are trying to cover themselves by not prescribing over the phone but has gotten ridiculous. the office looks like the mayo clinic. thanks for your time. ap
A: A veterinarian must have a valid client-patient-veterinarian relationship in order to prescribe a medication. this relationship is usually defined as the veterinarian having examined the pet within the last 12 months. veterinarians can prescribe medications by one of three methods. they can give a written prescription directly to the client to bring or mail to the pharmacy of their choice. the veterinarian can give the prescription over the phone if the pharmacy calls the office. or, the veterinarian can fax to the pharmacy, from his office, the prescription for the pet.
Constapation in cat
Q: My 13 year old cat has always had problems with constapation and is getting worse. he has few teeth and is a very picky eater. untill 2 years ago he ate dry science diet.(he keep vomiting it up whole). i now grind up cooked lamb and pork loin for him.he eats very small portions at a time.(every 2 to 3 hours) is there something i could put in his food to help?
A: You could try some cod liver oil at 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon daily as well as adding a teaspoon or two of canned pumpkin daily to his diet which can be source of fiber to help with bowels. if problem persists, see your vet as some need prescription meds for constipation
When is a female dog ready to breed
Q: I was wondering when a female dog is ready to breed(i always hear it is best to skip the first heat and wait until the second)and how to keep her health conditions up to par for the sake of the puppies.she is seven and a half months old now.she is an all white pittbull. i dont know if she is considered to be albino or not, but she was born all white. she is highly active.i do not fight my dog like other people. i just love the breed of dog.
A: I usually wait until third heat to breed. feed all natural diet like pet guard or wellness brands as well as put her on good supplement protocol like vitachews from 1800petmeds as well as prozyme and brite coat xs.
Shop for: prozyme, 1800petmeds, vitachews
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