e-Vet ALERT: Ticks and Disease
Topic: A Particularly Bad Year For Ticks by D.E.L.T.A. Rescue Veterinarian, Dr. Gaylord Brown We are being challenged at the sanctuary by this pesky pest! Discussions with my colleagues indicate this seems to be a common problem, at least throughout Southern California. Besides the obvious problems of potential anemia if heavily infested; ticks can also […]
Mental health during confinement during heart worm treatment
Our newest dog came to us with heart worm. While he likes to run and play with our other dogs the vet has us confine him during the many weeks of treatment. The dog does not understand and seems to think he is being punished for something he did not do. What can we do […]
Mini Schnauzer Gagging and Choking
My dog keeps gagging like she trying to cough something up but nothing ever does. We’ve rubbed her throat when she is gagging . It isn’t a constant occurrence. She will be fine & sleeping then she gets up and starts gagging. She ate & drank last night. She’s 4-5 yrs old. I haven’t taken […]
e-Vet ALERT: Possible Spring Pet Injuries
Topic: Spring Injuries by D.E.L.T.A. Rescue Veterinarian, Dr. Gaylord Brown After a long, cold winter we are all anxious to get back to outdoor activities! Your faithful companions are anxious to get back out with you. Be aware there are some pet injuries that commonly occur during this transition to spring. With a little fore thought […]
Heartworm meds for Lab service dog
My 8 1/2 yr. old Lab Service Dog has always used Interceptor.It’s unavailable from mfg. for 4 mos.I want a med closest to it, made in U.S.A. in pill form.1 med said’must be chewed,not swallowed.He wolfs/gulps food/rewards’ -not chewing.Help me choose the best/safest heartworm med for him in the interim.I’m wheelchair -bound/blind/shakey from MS.Please help […]
Question about coughing
I have a Yorkie that neighbors found in street and gave to me. She was coughing and it got worse, took her to vet, xray showed collapsing trachea. She gave me prescription for two different syrups, hasn’t helped, saw Pawhealers online, ordered some herbs for phlem, doesn’t work, ordered herbs for slight heart murmur, doesn’t […]
Question about heart worm prevention
I have heard of using black walnut tincture for heartworms. Is this a viable option? What do you use for heartworm treatment?
Dog leaks urine sometimes
My dog leaks urine sometimes what could be causing this?
Heartwarm testing
I give my dogs heartworm medication every month on the same day each month. My vet is always making me get a heartworm test done every year. Is is really necessary if I never miss a dose?
$5 provides a box of Valentine’s cookies for a dog or a box of heart shaped treats for a cat
This is a very special Valentine’s Day card for Mobie, by the latest calculator of dog years she is 84-human-years-old. Please download the Valentine card to Mobie and Valentine Cookie Order Form. But before you fill it out and tell us how many boxes of Valentine’s cookies we can order in your name . . […]