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Dear /an/ AnonyVet
Hello /an/. I come to you with an offering. I work in the veterinary medical field and have for many years. I will allow you to ask me questions, and I, to the best of my ability, will answer them. As a peace offering I have brought a Kookaburra.
>> Anonymous
longcat or tacgnol?
>> AnonyVet
longcat
>> Anonymous
Do dolphins actually lay eggs?
>> sage
What the fuck is the shit that gets in my Shih-Tzus eyes? The globbery goo shit.
>> AnonyVet
wow lol
>> AnonyVet
>>174710
could be an indication of an infection, is it green? white? clear? brown?
>> Anonymous
I've heard that little yappy dogs are yappy because people treat them like toys and they don't get a chance to be dogs. What does AnonyVet think?
>> AnonyVet
>>174717
Im not a behaviorist however i personally would agree in a sense. be very careful of being breed driven, i know many labs who bark nonstop, and in fact my basset hound can become very talkative, and chihuahuas can be quiet as can many of the other 'yappy' dogs. upbringing has more to do with it than breeds, so in that way i do agree, but again: Im not a behaviorist.
>> Anonymous
i know it is very uncommon, but is it possible at all for a small puppy to have allergies?

such as 6 weeks old small.
>> AnonyVet
>>174728
never heard of/seen one that young. most allergies manifest later in life. always remember allergies is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning if you test for everything else and its negative then its allergies!
>> AnonyVet
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Corgis for everyone!
>> Anonymous
CORGI ORGY
>> Anonymous
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My sister's cat is mundo fat. They got it diet food from the vet but it kept eating the dog's food instead and then it would get sick and puke. Meanwhile, the dog always tries to eat their newer dog's puppy food, and the puppy eats the dog food.

My brother in law put him back on regular cat food because he decided a fat happy cat is better than a cat that vomits daily. Good decision? I thought so but a vet's call would be nice.

And I guess what I want to know is, I like their cat so how long does it have before it gets diabetes and dies? It's probably 20 lbs but it's also a damn big cat anyway. I would guess it'd be 13-14 lbs without the fat because it has a large frame and even as a kitten it was always really muscular.

I think it's about 5 years old. Pic related.
>> Anonymous
Is it OK for a cat to have only dry food? My vet felt it was fine as long as she has lots of water, but I've heard people say otherwise. Whenever I give my cat wet food she has very sticky feces that stick to her rear in big globs. Is it possible to get around this without denying her wet food?
>> Anonymous
>>174767
allow for plenty of water. to ensure she WANTS to drink, buy a fountain. drinkwell is one that a lot of people use, but it's ugly IMO. I prefer the catIT
>> tigerfeather !CrwtTbFNxQ
Dear AnonyVet:

In your practice, how often have you come across rage syndrome in spaniels? Have you seen it in other dog breeds?

Also, have you ever diagnosed/misdiagnosed scotty cramp?
>> Anonymous
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree
Merry merry king of the bush is he
Laugh, kookaburra
Laugh, kookaburra
Gay your life must be
>> Anonymous
I have a Winter White dwarf hamster who sneezes often. She was on Aspen at the pet store (not toxic) but I've switched her bedding from Aspen to Carefresh to Carefresh Ultra, and she still sneezes. Does this sound like an infection or allergies? Could a hamster sneeze because of allergies to a food? She doesn't seem sick and has no discharge around the nose, and isn't lethargic, she just... sneezes.

Advice?
>> AnonyVet
>>174754
Fat cats are far from happy cats. Imagine if you were 3-4 times your normal body weight, it would not be fun! When I see a fat cat I always tell the owner cats are very hard to get to lose weight. i would continue on the Diet food recommended by the Vet and of course feeding your dog meals is always the better choice compared to leaving the food down all day to help prevent the cat from eating that. Besides diabetes obese cats have many other risks including heart disease and god forbid that cat is indoor/outdoor.
>> AnonyVet
>>174850
Not an exotics Dr
>> AnonyVet
>>174780
never, and No/no
>> Anonymous
>>174850
i work in a petstore, carefresh makes me sneeze a lot too. it's just really dusty
>> Anonymous
Nice of you to show up! I'm an Anon regular here who often gives advice on pet feeding and care, but I have 3 problems bothering me, that no vet or doctor have been able to fully help me with. I hope you can give some insight:

1. I have a 15 yr. old mix-breed dog with cancer. Ten years ago he started bleeding from his urethra with the vet offering no real explanation after an intensive examination. Sometimes small blood droplets would appear where he was sitting. A naturopath suggested we give him “Staminade”, an electrolyte replacement drink for athletes. We have been doing this since then, which has kept the problem at bay – but always returning when we ran out for a couple of days. Two years ago he started losing his fur – at this point we became somewhat disenchanted after some negative experiences with other vets, so I did research about the problem myself. He had classic thyroid problem symptoms so we started giving him (and still are) kelp and “thyroid support” tablets for humans – his fur was back again after 3 months.
>> Anonymous
For 3 weeks we were unable to get the tablets, and he started losing fur again and getting sluggish – putting him on the tablets again, got him back to normal.
Six weeks ago his back leg swelled up and he started (severely) coughing up fluid – diuretic, cortisone and antibiotic tablets “fixed” his swollen leg and fluid in lungs but the vet found out he has cancer on both testicles, with one testicle half-gone. He suggested that the problem started in the prostate; he also found the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes and said there is no chance for a cure.
We will make things as nice for him as possible, until it is time for him to be put down. The problem is – he has had a relatively swollen belly for the last few months which has gotten harder and bigger after his diagnosis. I fear there is fluid in there.
Are there any natural (or not) medicines that can support his health and reduce the pressure inside the belly until he needs to be put down? Another dog of ours had to undergo a draining of fluid from her chest after she got a heart cancer, before we decided to put her down. We don’t want our other dog to go through this.
>> Anonymous
2. A stray cat that hangs around our property shows symptoms of having a “cold”. He sneezes and sounds badly congested with some discharge from the eyes. He has been like this for a number of months. When the problem (he had very badly crusted eyes and nose) first started, I gave him some left-over crushed antibiotic tablets in the food I feed him, for 3 weeks - the problem cleared up quickly, but 8 weeks later, it returned, but not as badly as before. Still, I sometimes find long, yellow strands of snot in the water bowl I put out for him. I fear this could spread to my dogs or cats – I am very careful and hygienic, but what could this be? I don’t want to kill him and he is too shy to be captured.
>> Anonymous
3. A few months ago I saw a furless fox loitering around our propety – wanting to help him, I researched on the Net. I never saw him again, but my short-hair dog, who I take for walkies around the acreage property on a leash, lost his fur on every area that the leash, which often falls onto the dry soil had come into contact with – namely the sides of his scrotum and 2 neat lines on the sides of his body where the leash made contact when he pulled. The skin on his scrotum looked very dry, wrinkly and crusty.
He had to endure 3 weeks of getting large amounts of fungal cream smeared on his family jewels and ticklish sides, but it completely cured him. I washed the leash and everything else in strong bleach and now make sure it doesn’t come into contact with the soil, or him.
Problem is – now I probably have his problem! I started getting red spots on my feet and in a matter of two weeks, they made their way up my entire body. The spots (thousands of them but hard to see) are at the base of each hair, and the spots that itch (a hundred perhaps) are raised. There are also a couple of dry, flaky areas on my skin that I brought under control with fungus cream. Another member of my family got the exact problem first. Our doctor has no idea and now I have to wait two months for a specialist dermatologist appointment. Have you ever heard of this problem? What could it be?

Thank you for reading this long letter. I tried to keep it short. Hope you can give some anonymous and “non-binding” insight into these problems. Thanks again.
>> Anonymous
Well since you're not a behavior specialist, and I'll probably never know, I won't ask you my question about the gerbil that killed his best friend, but ehm...

May I just worship you? I'm taking the way off detour to become a vet, because they used to tell me I couldn't and now I'm disobeying the teachers that said so.

I'll become a vet no matter what! >D
>> Anonymous
What does anonyvet think of raw feeding regimens?
>> AnonyVet
I gave him some left-over crushed antibiotic tablets

why in gods name would you have any antibiotics left over? if you have any 'left over' then you didnt follow the label's instructions. THE MOAR YOU KNOW: when a Dr (of any kind) gives you medication your suppose to follow the labels instructions.
>>174915
They're stupid, feeding the BARF diet should constitute animal cruelty. it is impossible for someone who is not a veterinary nutritionist to create a balanced diet for a pet out of raw and/or cooked foods.
>> Anonymous
>>174993

Typical closed-minded dumbassery.

There are many explanations for extra antibiotics tablets: for example, dispensery error (too many were provided in the bottle), they could be over-the-counter pet antibiotics, or they could have been "borrowed" from a doctor's office--either samples, or the real thing. I was once given two sets of antibiotics for a throat infection. The doc gave me a trial sample and said that if it didn't work then fill the scrip for the normal stuff. (Though I do agree with you, not taking your full prescribed course of meds is idiotic)

2) It is certainly POSSIBLE for a layperson to come up with a balanced diet, especially if they are willing to do the research to back it up. Likely? No. But possible? Yes. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
>> Mr. Anonymouse !!h5ALjqgB4DE
AnonyVet, you need to become a tripfag to avoid people giving shitty advice in your name. Learn how to do it in the FAQ.
>> Anonymous
>>174993
Because sometimes, animals just die.
They were left over after a dog of ours, undergoing treatment from the vet for cancer died at home.

>>175021
>>175027
Agreed
>> AnonymouS
Anonyvet: How can I get ketamine?
>> Anonymous
>>175077

You can't. Ketamine stores and order forms are probably the most heavily regulated out of all the vetinary supplies.

Oh, and by the way, Ketamine is an irritant. If you don't know how to inject it right, you'll probably end up at the doc's office with no way to explain how the area became swollen and itchy. Stupidest thing to use as a drug really.
>> Anonymous
>>174915
The problem with "pet food grade" meat and vegetables is that they are often contaminated with chemicals and bacteria not normally found in the wild. Or in case of bacteria, much higher levels of certain bacteria that the dog is not accustomed to eating. Some bacteria can also create poisonous waste products on the meat. This means the dog's body is confronted with contamination that it didn't have to deal with during the thousands of years of evolution. Strong stomach acid can “only go so far” to protect a dog from low-grade food and won’t protect it from chemicals such as bleach, often used to wash rotting pet meat.
Ideally, you should feed carefully prepared human grade meat and vegetables and there is plenty of quality information out there.
Since most of us don’t have the time; a good compromise would be a diet of quality dog food, supplemented with raw meat and vegies. A bit of bananas and apple pieces are always a nice treat. And no – this is not copypasta, I’m the anon who made those 3 big questions above.
>> Liska !!LIVFOETqL8j
My guinea pig just passed on roughly 3 hours ago. I still have one guinea pig left, who was always used to having another piggy there. For the health of the one left, do I need to get another guinea pig or will my current one be okay on his own?
>> Anonymous
>>175290

It'll get sad and lonely. Do get another guinea pig.
>> Liska !!LIVFOETqL8j
>>175292

how long can I wait before it will affect him? if i get a baby in with an older guinea pig, also, how do I get them aquainted?
>> Anonymous
>>175293

Ooh, avoid getting an absolutely young baby with an older one, try getting one from a shelter. Like humans, guinea pigs that are younger may turn out to suddenly hate their partner as they reach maturity for some reason.

If your cage space and whatnot is for 2 guinea pigs and you're used to feeding for two, there's nothing you should be changing. Even if one guinea pig is finicky, their individual greed will cause them to compete for all kinds of food, keeping their diet varied.
>> Liska !!LIVFOETqL8j
>>175299

okay, thanks. Guess the only healing that has to be done now is my own emotions. 2 surgeries, 1 infection and a stubborn guinea pig that won't eat or drink is a disaster, i suppose
>> Anonymous
>>175300

I feel sorry for you. I got a dud guinea pig from a pet store once. Died after a month, and in its final week had to be fed vegetable juices from a bottle ;_;

Poor girl really liked it though, and would scurry to us when she saw the bottle, would stretch her chin out for us to wipe with the hanky, etc.

They're really affectionate creatures with distinct personalities and bond well with humans. It's hard getting over them. ;_;
>> Liska !!LIVFOETqL8j
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>>175302

that sucks :(

I've had him since he was 3 weeks old and could fit in my hand (pic related, it's small sorry). Brought him in for a yearly check up and they found a couple lumpy masses in his mammory glands. Got them removed two weeks ago and the wound got infected; the medication we were giving him wasn't helping so they had just removed the mass this morning. He just sort of went into convulsions and passed on. I don't think i've ever cried so much. Sorry to vent at you, the vet/staff at the emergency hospital weren't the most comforting people in the world and everyone else is sleeping. No guinea pig makes a better Gandalf the Grey, though :)
>> Liska !!LIVFOETqL8j
>>175303

oops, forgot to note that I know how you felt on the hand feeding thing. I was hand feeding him for the last week- but he had started to eat a some lettuce, so I stopped. I fed him at 8 tonight, gave him his medication at 9, walked in with the food to hand feed him- picked up him and he just died right there.
>> Anonymous
>>175292

I had a pair, a mother and her neutered son, and the mom passed away last week at the age of four (uterine tumors). So far the son has not shown any signs of loneliness or even being remotely affected. He squeaks, eats, and knocks thing around like he always has. I even confirmed with my vet when I had to have the mom put down whether or not he would have adjustment issues.

If you want another pig, then go ahead and pursue it by all means (I agree with anon, though, try to find an adult). Don't feel you have to, though, unless your pig has obvious signs of depression or isolation.
>> Liska !!LIVFOETqL8j
>>175310

okay, thanks. Gandy was four too; i just wish he would have lasted longer. At least now that i've semi-vented I can fall asleep from exhaustion. I'll keep a close eye on pumpkin (other piggy) to make sure that he is alright.
>> Anonymous
>>175303

Don't hold it personally against the Emergency Clinic Vets/Staff, you simply have to remember the emotional and physical toll that job can take. Consider that the majority of animals they see are just like yours, dying or close to death. Everything that comes in is pretty much going to be a euthanasia or ICU case. Combine that with an erratic schedule, constantly dealing with overly emotional or belligerent people, and a lack of sleep, they can become rather emotionally numb. They aren't grief counselors either, and often they simply don't have the time to help mourning clients as much as they would probably like to.
>> Anonymous
>>175312

Sadly, four is about average. Daiquiri, the mom, was always a tiny little mousy girl, and since she came from lab stock I'm surprised she was with us as long as she was. Even though I knew it was coming, it far harder making that decision to let her go then I thought it would be. We knew she had tumors, but her age and size meant she would most likely not survive surgery, so we chose to make her as comfortable as possible until she stopped doing normal guinea pig things and it was obvious she was in pain or very uncomfortable. Her son is healthy and happy, though, despite having a ping-pong ball sized tumor removed a year ago. He should celebrate his fourth birthday in march.

If Pumpkin is as old as Gandalf, and hasn't been with any other pigs, then adding a strange, new pig might cause more stress then benefits. At that age, they are fairly set in their ways, and having to learn live with a new cage mate can be difficult or even impossible. If you do decide to get another pig, then make sure it is a slow transition for the best results. Just like us, they don't appreciate having to suddenly share their homes with complete strangers.
>> Liska !!LIVFOETqL8j
>>175313

I'm not; if anything i'm blaming myself for letting him get the surgery to remove/biopsy the masses in the first place.
>> Liska !!LIVFOETqL8j
>>175319

pumpkin is four years old as well, older than gandalf by about three months, but he got a clean bill of health from the vet when i brought him in for his yearly checkup. He seems to be mourning the loss, but i think for now i'll just give him lots and lots of attention, before i being in another piggy.

So torn; once pumpkin and gandalf both pass on- i would like another two guinea pigs. On the other hand, though, no one can replace these two guys. It's hard.
>> Anonymous
I'm planning on adopting an 8-month-old cat, but he hasn't been neutered yet, and I've heard that if you neuter a male cat after 8 months, he'll be inclined to spray, and I really can't have that in my apartment.
>> Anonymous
>>175671

Really? It's usually the "intact" (not neutered) male cats that are known for spraying.