Corneal ulcersQ: I have 2 cocker spaniels, both have allergies, hot spots and one has scratched at her eyes and the vet said she developed a corneal ulcer for which antibiotics for the eyes have been prescribed. the medicine clears it up, but it comes back. any other natural medicines to use or advice? thank you A: You may want to try an omega 3 fatty acid product---check with petmeds for availability. sometimes flax seed oil is a nice supplement that can help over time|at a dose of 1 tea per 20 pounds of body weight added to food daily. also make sure she is on an all natural diet, or you may want to try a hypoallergenic diet to make sure food is not involved. also consider a thyroid blood test as a low thyroid is also common in this breed.
Pill for fleas and heartwormQ: Is there a brand that does heartworm and flea both in one pill? A: Sentinel flavor tabs prevent heartworm disease and flea populations in dogs and puppies. also controls adult hookworm infections and removes and controls adult roundworm and whipworm infections. it is a prescription product.
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Cutting dog's nailsQ: My dog's nails are too long, but she wont let me cut them. everytime i try, she growls, barks and nips and bites at me. can you suggest a sedative to give her that will relax her enough for me to cut thwe nails. the dog is an elderly female german shepard. A: There are over the counter products such as vita treat pet calm or homeopet anxiety that should help.
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DosageQ: Both of my dogs are taking heartguard.i forgot to give it to them last month. i started again this month. is it ok to skip one month on accident? A: It is best not to skip. give the missed dose as soon as you recognize that the dose was missed and begin a new 30 day cycle from that point. the product has reminder stickers that can be used as an aid in remembering when to give the next dose.
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