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updated 4 years ago
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Heart & Respiration
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My 11-yr-old spayed Chihuahua ha been diagnosed with an enlarged heart and has been on lasix for several months. She coughs terribly. Prescribed suppressants seemed ineffective. Robitussin DM has been suggested and tried temporarily, also mostly inef...
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updated 4 years ago
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My dog has mitral valve disease and is on Pimobendan, Furosemide and Enalapril. Is it safe to use CBD OIL for his arthritis?
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updated 5 years ago
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Diet & Nutrition
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I find that my 3 year old "shnoodle" rescue is a super picky eater. Always wants what we eat. I've tried more expensive food like Acana, but he's not interested. Your suggestion?
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updated 5 years ago
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Does furosemide interact with CBD oil in hemp oil carrier?
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updated 5 years ago
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Tumors & Cancer
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Is there any help for a 16 yr. old 40lb female terrier mix with cancer in or of the anal gland (right side). Also is arthritic in back legs. Still walks and occasionally runs. We're concerned that she is too old for surgery. She is taking a half Gall...
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updated 5 years ago
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Eyes and Teeth
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My 16yr. old cat just developed a white area over 3% of his eye. Any suggestions an to what this might be? Also, can Delta suggest a resonable vet near Danbury, CT 06810?
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updated 5 years ago
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My 6 week old GS puppy got a hold of my older dogs lasix 75 mg what can I do
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updated 5 years ago
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Kidney & Urinary
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My dog started on furosemide yesterday. Today he has a sickly sweet smell to him. Should I be worried?
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updated 5 years ago
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She is a 3 1/2 year old calico, indoor cat, goes outside on a leash. My wife has tried to feed her pumpkin, but she will not eat it. She has had diarrhea for three days now. Thank you for all you do! Merry Christmas to all of you! Keep looking up! Ke...
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updated 5 years ago
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Eyes and Teeth
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My dog keeps licking her upper lips after 4 teeth extracted 10 moths ago. Only in the last 4 weeks though, off her food...well being fussy, won’t eat her biscuits. Eats scrambled eggs and her soft food. Eats her treats, occasionally turns her nose up...
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updated 5 years ago
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Lizzy can move but wont. It opens mouth and i giv it water and protien. Has a bad cut across back and around sides.
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updated 5 years ago
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Looks like the foot and wing are injured.
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updated 5 years ago
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Heart & Respiration
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My dog has a enlarged heart and fluid gathers on his lungs he is on furosemide tablets can I try hemp oil for his ageing joints
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updated 5 years ago
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Tumors & Cancer
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She is not spayed never had puppies but lately seems like she is always in heat
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updated 5 years ago
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Skin & Coat
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My GSD cannot have days or oil to to her pancreous, what can I give her for her dry, dry skin. She is now in Orijen fit and trim and it’s not cheap.
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updated 5 years ago
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Limbs & Bones
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My puppy is a 6 month old GSD. I am noticing signs of elbow dysplasia. Wondering if cold laser helps this at her young age? She is very active
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updated 5 years ago
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We have an 11 month old male pit and a 10 week old female mastiff. He gets along with her and is very gentle with her . He will be licking her face and playing with her very gently. It seems as though a switch just turns off in his head or something....
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updated 5 years ago
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Diet & Nutrition
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What type of food do you recommend for a mini schnauzer about 11 lbs allergies to chicken and grains (rabbit). Small kibble is best. We did the saliva/hair test through Glacier Peaks.
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updated 5 years ago
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Hello, I would like to know why 4 week year old kitten with stop eating. We rescue them. Their mama had left them I haven't seen her for two weeks now. One of them has lost an ounce and is lethargic and is refusing to eat. He looks like he's getting ...
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updated 5 years ago
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My rednose pit rugby is 6yrs old reciently he began waking up with super anxiety whining at first then when i open my door to my room he paces for hrs
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updated 5 years ago
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Dear DELTA Rescue, My name is Gracie Rhodes and I am a junior at Seaside High School. I am writing a research paper about spay and neutering pets and was hoping you would be able to answer a few interview questions for me. I appreciate any expertise ...
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updated 6 years ago
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On Mar. 11, my 13-year-old female (spayed) chihuahua was diagnosed with liver problems. Hepato support was ordered and she was started on liver/kidney prescription diet (Hills) On the return visit Mar. 13, blood work indicated diabetes. Her glucose r...
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updated 6 years ago
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Water is entering his lungs and he is coughing from lack of oxygen. I have him on pimobendan and furosemide. pimo: 1.25mg split in 2 doses every 12 hrs. AND .5ml of furosemide every 12hrs. (10mg per ml). He is still coughing, any other thoughts on wh...
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updated 6 years ago
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She is lethargic and then playful. It makes no sense. She is Lyla and 5 and the love of my life. Should I take her to the vet? Can dogs show so many different behaviors in one day -- meaning sad and sick and then full of life the next minute? My pugs...
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updated 6 years ago
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I have a box of toys that I have been collecting when I see them on sale etc.
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updated 6 years ago
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I'm a veterinary assistant that am originally from So California and worked as a vet tech and moved to Washington State. I was thinking about moving back. I heard about D.E.L.T.A. and was interested in the place. I've been working as an assistant for...
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updated 6 years ago
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volunteer work in exchange for some type of housing for single retiree with the income who's basic DNA is this person gets along better with animals than with people just don't fit in in the other world.
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updated 6 years ago
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We already have 3 other rescues and I’m chronically ill with Lupus. I’m finding taking care of these sweet puppies extremely exhausting. I need help finding them trustworthy homes in Lubbock, Texas. Need recommendations
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updated 6 years ago
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Anything I can give her to help regain weight and give her more nutrition. She is on Hills Prescription I/D food and a probiotic.
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updated 6 years ago
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Eats & drinks normally. Regular vet says nothing to be concerned about, not unusual for cat's age.
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updated 6 years ago
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Eyes and Teeth
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In all your rescued cats have you ever come across an Inflammed Eye Socket? I have been told by many vets that my Cat's illness is a mystery and they don't know much about Inflamed eye sockets. My Cat is Spayed 16ys (in Dec). All teeth pulled in July...
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updated 6 years ago
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Vaccinations
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i took the dog to the vet to get chekced out they said she needs her front paw to be amputated, so far ive just been cleaning her wound, i cant aford it,and shes not even my dog i been looking for a rescue center or good people whilling to take her, ...
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updated 6 years ago
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Hello, I am in need of help! I have had my dogs for almost 8 years. But recently two of my dogs started to fight and they fight really bad to a point I feel like they're going to hurt each really bad. Last time I have to get one of them stiches. I re...
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updated 6 years ago
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My dog refuses dog and 98 % people food but weighs 16# she whins when she wants to eat then it’s on my nerves go off the chart Need to see if she has intestinal issues
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updated 6 years ago
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My 12-lb. 10-yr-old chihuaua (Marlet) coughs. She's done it for years, but seems to be increasing. She seems otherwise healthy and active, has a good appetite and appropriate waste elimination. Her teeth aren't in great shape. She often coughs upon w...
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updated 6 years ago
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Diet & Nutrition
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I am looking for a diet for my golden retriever 4 years old who is medicated with phenobarbital for seizures
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updated 6 years ago
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I have three dogs that were left with me and I can no longer care for and owner won't take them back. What can I do?
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updated 6 years ago
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I dont have the knowledge or means to gain trust in this kitten it will die if no one helps us and no one i habe contacted will help
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updated 6 years ago
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My husband says he too aggressive and we need to get rid of him
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updated 6 years ago
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17-month-old pit bull's left ear consistently irritated, inflamed, reddish-brown "dirt". No fleas or ticks. She's the only one of 7 dogs who has the problem and only in one ear. I clean it regularly and have used Mometavet as prescribed in the past. ...
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updated 6 years ago
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Heart & Respiration
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Can i use CBD oils with her? We are packing to move soon and she is anxious. We will be going from a three floor town house where she is an indoor outdoor cat...to a four room apt (temporarily) and she will be a strictly indoor cat.