SheddingQ: I have just brought a ten week old pug puppy home. i was told by a friend that pugs tend to shed quite a bit. i also was told that there is some type of medicine that helps reduce the shedding. if so what is it and is my puppy to young to take it. A: There is a tablet called shed no more and there is a product called miracle coat shed reducer spray.
Hair lossQ: Our choc. lab has minor hair loss around his eyes with a small spot of scabbing/abrasions. he also exhibits a small amount of hair loss on the knuckles, not sure if this is in relation to the eyes. he is an indoor dog that does not dig or rub on concrete. i know cats can exhibit the hairloss around the eyes due to parasite's. would this be the same with dogs? or can dogs have allergies? he seems to sneeze a good bit at times, nothing continually, rub at his face and have a very wet nose. thanks for your time and consideration. A: Sounds more like allergies to me. i would try oral benadryl at dose of 1/2 to 1 mg per pound twice daily as well as add brite coat xs and prozyme to each meal from 1800petmeds which can help skin long term. but should have allergy workup at vet
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Dogs cakyQ: I need to know why my dog eat it own caky, i want your opinion, i think that this is not normal thank you, maria A: Consumption of feces (coprophagia) is a common but disturbing habit in dogs. the cause of this behavior is unknown, but this product is formulated to stop this. it is called "deter" and you can get information about it on our website.
Fleas & itchy skinQ: I have 4 cats. two of which seem to be reacting much worse to fleas. i have dipped them for the fleas using adams pyrethrin dip, but this seems to have irritated their skin even worse. their skin is very dry and itchy, and they are pulling out their fur around their back and paws. we want to try advantage or frontline but are hesitant to worsen their condition any futher. they still have fleas and are suffering, not to mention we are expecting a baby and would like to get rid of the flea problem as inexpensively as possible asap. thanks, kim parker A: I would try a few doses of oral capstar as well as oral program for quick kill of adult fleas well as preventing future reproduction. also consider home treatment with very safe product known as fleabusters which you can find on line
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Bio spotQ: I would like to know if bio spot is harmful to dogs my pet grommer sold me some said it was better than front line,but before using it i read up on it, i didn't like some of the things i read. could you please tell me if you find this product harmful to dogs,my dog is only 7 lbs. thank you cathie A: Bio spot is safe to use on a 7 lb dog. follow the labeled directions for use and handling of the product.
HeartwormQ: Do i need a blood test for my dog before i give my him heartguard? he is a 4 pounds 11 weeks old right now. thank you A: Heartgard plue blue is approved for dogs as young as six weeks. you veterinarian will probably require a blood test prior to prescribing the product. ask for a prescription to mail to us, or ask them to phone or fax a prescription in for you.|because of our buying power we can guarantee you the lowest price at the time of your order.
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Eating fecesQ: My beagle eats poop from our other dog we own. how do i stop this. it is horrible. we have two ratt terriers, but the beagle just goes after the one. help A: Deter is a safe and effective easy to feed chewable tablet. it should be given to the dog whose feces are being eaten. it is used to stop dogs and puppies from consuming feces. consumption of feces (coprophagia) is a common but disturbing habit in dogs. the cause of this behavior is unknown, but this product is formulated to stop this.
