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First and foremost the number 1 reason why a cat stops using the litterbox is a UTI or Urinary Tract Infection. So a vet vist should be first on your list.
Second, behavior in cats can sometimes be...

Is the hacking truly hairballs? Or is see coughing? It could be something else. I woul dtake her to vets and see what they say.
It could be allergy, it could be heartworms, heart issue, you just...

I sometimes feel like crap during my period so it could just be that, but I would still discuss it with the vet.
Good Luck

One reason may be that as humans we want to comfort our pets when they are scared of something. So we tell them it will be okay, stroke them, and basically encourage the fearful behavior.
You see...

You are a great pet owner!!
Yes Nike will probably try to remove it but keep trying!

Rememeber when you have a dog that is allergic to many things it is best to only add one food for a few...

The tablet could have been Drontal (takes care of all types of intesstinel worms) or a tablet for only Tapes. I have no idea what the yellow stuff would be on the back of the dogs neck.
I don't...

If you take a look in most of the hairball remedies they are petroleum jelly. Laxatone available at vet offices are that with Malt flavor added.
As pets age they require different needs. Is she...

Generally the methods to treat aggression are:

Avoiding situations that provoke the aggression

Training (behavior modification)

Pharmacological intervention (use of behavior altering drugs)...

Some info from causes_&_treatment on a canine epilepsy website.

Diet:
Diet plays an important role in the management of Canine Epilepsy. It is very important to feed a kibble that is...

I haven't heard of stress causing seizures, but that doesn't mean it doesn't!
The most common reason causing seizures in dogs
1. Brain tumor, Head injury
2. Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain...

There are literally 150 different reason why a dog might vomit. However, it is NOT normal. Get to the vet!

Normally a vaccination reaction happens quickly, but that doesn't mean the toxins in the vaccination aren't loading her down. What is her age? Breed? Altered? What has the weather been like? ...

Don't worry yet. This can be due to the blood sample was taken with a too small needle, placed into tubes incorrectly or waited too long to be separated or spun and the Red Blood cells fractured or...

I would also like to add the best name for laughs... Naked.
At the shelter we would laugh and tell the new person to go walk Naked in the field, rain, or whatever. It was very funny!

I have had cats named Chocolate Bunny, Boobysquash, Dandylion, Tuxie and Bombay.
Some of my dogs have been/are Tictac, Eggnog, Toejam, Kink-A-Jou, Shaker, and know of a Bait, Cali, Zebie, Mobie,...

For the most current information affecting our cats please go to this website Vaccinations for Cats: Winn Feline Foundation.

All kittens should received appropriate vaccinations and a booster at 1...

No the first person wasn't sure if her cat was pregnant or not. However it is always a concern for any dog/cat that is unaltered. Please have her spayed asap. She can get pregnant quickly-even...

What does the breed standard say about this? I think it would be a good idea if you love her to spay her!! But if not see information below for the beginning breeder.

Many people think that...

Well, yours is a difficult situation since the puppy was kind of crated at the pet store and had to poop where she was so crate training doesn't usually work for those type of situations. Plus...

Read this from VeterinaryPartner Home Page - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!

There are several health benefits to neutering. One of the most important concerns the prostate gland, which...

"had her 2nd dose yesterday" Sounds like a basic dewormer is it yellow? If so, it only covers Roundworms and Hookworms. This is the typical dewormer for all puppies. However, it does not cover...

I gave the Natura link ONLY to check out the ingredient list.

That is why the site for Autarky dog food is available in Ireland through CSJ's website. Go to this page CSJ Stockists in...

I am so very sorry.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all...

MinPins are one of THE most difficult dogs to housetrain. Are you crating her?

Please go to this website specifically for MinPins It has housebreaking steps to make your life easier!! MinPin...

Yes it could be separation anxiety. You can help him with behavior modification or it WILL get worse. Call your vet to set up an appointment for consultation on a program.

For an indepth look at...

Has your dog been neutered? Prostate is usually based solely on testosterone i.e. neutering takes care of the problem.

If he has been did the vet say what was causing it? Non-steroidal...

Sounds like a typical pup to me!! Running around and them stops "Oh I have to pee" and he just goes. Really that is what puppies do! Try "tethering" him, a technique that assists you in...

Sounds like skin tags, but I agree do not try to remove them. Do you place your Cockers ears in a scrunch or flip them when sleeping? That is an easy way to get oxygen flowing and cool the heat and...

Take a look here Autarky 100% natural dog food for active dogs.
The BEST choice is an ALL Natural Food, it is important that the "protein" is from named meat, not vegetable protein.
No matter what...

Remember male dogs can smell her 2-3 miles away and she can hear and smell the ones coming around. For an intact dog their purpose is to mate. It drives everything she does until she is out of...

Urine Off is awesome! Our vet clinic sells it and it really works. I personally have used it and it even takes care of red wine stains, in addition to pet stains.

Has she been given a full exam by a vet? What kind of dewormer? Was it one only to get rid of tapes? Or all the parasites that puppies have and get? Have you contacted the breeders with the...

I think both the other 2 answers are good.
Anytime you have a change in habits such as urination or BM's it can be an indication of a medical issue. I would schedule a vet visit and have a senior...

One of the many reasons a responsible breeder would NEVER let a pup leave prior to 7-8 weeks!!

Bite Inhibition -- an Essential Part of Socialization

Dogs must learn to use teeth properly as...

Just an update... a not so new-strain (affecting more adult dogs) of the well know Parvo Virus emerged years ago (7 yrs in fact) but Schering-Plough an animal health pharmacuetical company says their...

Was this dog "fully vaccinated" by the breeder or a vet? Were the vacs at the right time? Spaced at the right intervals?

Older dogs usually just have Parvo that is like the flu for us. Treat...

That's a no brainer! Take her with you!
Let's see- live outside with mites crawling in your ears, making my ears itch constantly, getting off balance and infections, covered in fleas, itching all...

All meds that state throw away or that say not good after 14 days are NOT GOOD! Do not give to the kitten or any other. The expiration date is for the drops prior to adding liquid.

If the mother...

I know this isn't what you wanted to hear but it is a fact.

Anytime you have a cat or dog with previous false pregnancies, pregnancies in general and intact you must be aware of a condition called...

Hello, I am very sorry for your loss. Its great you are providing a home, but could they be adopted out by a shelter to a person/family that is in a little better financial situation and get all the...

Well have you taught the puppy inadvertently that if he barks, cries and whines he gets out? I know it is tough, but sticking it out for a few nights will stop this. Of course they will feel like...

Unfortunately a "lump" can be absolutely anything from a spider bite to fat to cancer, so one persons experience may not be anything like yours. I would worry you would get all kinds of horror...

Okay, it is very uncommon for a puppy at 6 wks(TOO YOUNG) to be fully housetrained by 3 months, but if you say your puppy was lets look at two possibilities.
1.) Urinary tract infection-Go to the...

Hello,

Really it depends on what caused the diarrhea in the river water. If it is a bacteria you run a chance of an infection or the dogs body might be able to fight it off. No way to tell until...

Revolution is a safe product to use on the mother and should be done asap.

Also, flea anemia can and has killed many puppies. As tiny as puppies are too many fleas sucking their blood deprives...

HOLY COW! Of course not!

Docking involves the amputation of the puppy's tail either with scissors or a knife. The cut goes through many highly sensitive nerves in the tissues including skin,...

Froggy is absolutely correct!

1.) If you really want to learn about breeding DACHSHUNDS you need to read everything you can from the Dachshund Club of America.

2.) Find a basic primer on...

Lol, yes that's true. I have a screen saver on my phone that says "Don't put a cat on your head, it hurts real bad". It has a kid with some scratch marks.

ROFL... yes we should cut off all their heads!