13 year old dog not eating after teeth extracted
What should the post operative treatment be for a 13 year old dog who had 7 teeth extracted 9 days ago and still isn’t eating normally? Currently he is in a vet clinic on an IV (without pain medication) and taking medication for a stomach ulcer for previous and continued use of previcox. What damage […]
“Ivy” our longest living resident
I rescued Ivy as an adult cat in 1993, making him at least 21-years-old! We have been treating him for kidney disease for years, and he is a very happy cat. Everyone loves him and he purrs and arches his back to get your attention when he sees you. I have written 243 letters since […]
Thank you for our fire engine!
Thank you for our fire engine! We also have a fire crew to run it, though in a pinch I can run it alone. We are preparing our grounds for the eventual fire, and we have our structure and animal protection plans mapped out. We have also formed the D.E.L.T.A. Rescue Fire Brigade! Our first […]
Cooling pad and bladder
Doctor Brown, To keep our 14 year old black chow cool we recently purchased from a catalog a pad with a gel inside that keeps the pad about 5 or 10 degrees cooler than the room’s temperature. Last night was the first time he slept on it with his full body. Today, for the first […]
Question about vacines
I read your article on vaccinating so did I understand it right do you recommend only giving the shots every 3 years. I adopted a rescue 3 months ago and she 8 months to a year. They said they gave her shots. Should I give her shots again this year and then every 3 years […]
Applying multiple brands of flea meds on dogs
I am so impressed with all the wonderful things y’all are doing for those very fortunate rescues! Thank you for caring. I usually deflea with Frontline Plus or Advantage II on my 40 plus rescued dogs/cats. Recently I found a ton of fleas on two kennel mates and promptly sprayed on with Virbac Knockout and […]
e-Vet ALERT: Dog Dental Care
Topic: How Simple is that Dental Procedure? by D.E.L.T.A. Rescue Veterinarian, Dr. Gaylord Brown The largest no-kill animial sanctuary in the world[/caption] Dentistry is a major component of health care in our pets today. These procedures are routine but that does not mean they are simple. Most dog dental work is done under general anesthesia. General […]
We need a fire engine of our own to respond to flare ups, wherever they are on the property.
After the 10-acre early morning fire of May 16, 2009, I am comforting Dominoe. I was there before the Fire Department, and I put out the entire left flank of the fire, alone. 100-feet more and it would have burned a cattery with 150 cats inside! When the L.A. County Fire Department got their engines […]
e-Vet ALERT: Eliminate the Pests, Don’t Hurt the Pets
Topic: Using Multiple Pet Products Together Safely by D.E.L.T.A. Rescue Veterinarian, Dr. Gaylord Brown As a veterinarian, I am frequently asked how to safely eliminate pests around the house and pets. Insecticides with the active ingredient pyrethrin are generally safe to use indoors around pets. Pyrethrines are a natural occurring insecticide made from the chrysanthemum flower. They […]
Diet for Australian Cattle dog / Queensland Heeler
We have a 13yr, old female spayed Australian Cattle dog/Queensland Heeler who weighs 81 pounds, but used to weighing 70 pounds. She is a lot active and has arthritis, but is on anti-inflammatory. She eats 2 cups of Natural Balance Vegan kibble daily, equaling about 700 calories. Without changing her type of food, how can […]