ReproductiveQ: Will neutering an adult male feline eliminate spraying around the house. he does this at the windows when he sees other cats, mainly. he is, now, an indoor cat recently added to our family. there are no other cats in the house at this time. please advise. thank you. A: Neutering is certainly recommended and may help. allow a few weeks after neutering done to assess. also try feliaway from 1800petmeds which can act as deterrant
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TestingQ: How often does heartworm testing need to be done if the pet is on year round proheart medications? A: That depends on the area you live in and the effectiveness of the proheart for your pet. there are veterinarians who will not use the product because of reported problems with it.
Ear mitesQ: I just got a pug/beagle mix puppy who is 2 1/2 months old. she was diagnosed with ear mites and has received one treatment of acarexx. we also have another dog in the house, a 2 year old black lab/sharpee mix, who frequently plays with the puppy. as of now she does not show the same blackish- grainy discharge typical of ear mites. what are the chances she could catch it and can she still catch it after the ppuppy has received her first treatment? also, are ear mites communicable to humans, and if so what is the risk? thanks! A: Not communciable to humans. also not likely other dog has problem if pup was treated once with that product
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Frontline etc... vs hartz etc.......Q: What is the difference between name brand and over the counter for dogs? A: The frontline products have much better ingredients for better protection against fleas, flea eggs & larvae and ticks.
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Maltise nipping and licking constantallyQ: I have noticed throughout history q7a of itching dogs w/ no inscects ect. you have said try benadryl...are you speaking of the same benadryl humans take or another? i have a 5 pound maltese that is nipping her tummy constantally. if she stands she even does the balancing act on 3 legs to get a scratch in. if it is the same could you tell me the recomended dosage? thank you!! A: It is the same product, and the suggested dose is 1 mg per pound, two to three times daily.