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21 Healthy & Long Lived Dog Breeds Walkerville Vet

In the midst of sad moments, I often find myself saying, “pet ownership shouldn’t be like this.” Too many dreams of a perfect family pet are shattered by chronic health problems. Some of that could be avoided by using the knowledge of vets. I dream of a time when a part of … See more

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When to Neuter, Desex or Spay a Poodle Walkerville Vet

WebUpdated July 28, 2022. Whether you call it neuter, spay, castrate or desex, the right time to get it done in dogs is a subject of much debate.This is because it varies from breed to breed. Recently, a study was published on the best age for neutering in all three Poodle breeds.. While the paper isn’t perfect (more on that later), it does provide the first evidence for …

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Read This Before Getting A Scottish Fold Kitten Walkerville Vet

WebWhy Scottish Folds Have Health Problems. Folds develop joint pain and stiffness due to a genetic disease called osteochondrodysplasia. It causes the visible folding of ear cartilage, but also invisible abnormalities of cartilage and bone throughout the body. This is especially severe in the elbow and hock joints.

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Is A Runt Unhealthy And Should You Buy One Walkerville Vet

WebPuppies, like children, each inherit a unique mix of genes from their parents. No two are alike and some of the different genes will influence their final size. Puppies also don’t get an equal placental supply when in utero. The ones who miss out on a good placental attachment will grow more slowly, and be born small.

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Prednisolone In Dogs Side Effects & Dosage Walkerville Vet

WebUses & Doses Of Prednisolone. Prednisolone comes in 5mg and 20mg tablets for veterinary use. It is most commonly employed for its anti inflammatory effect. This is very useful for itchy skin diseases like atopic dermatitis, flea allergy, insect bite and hot spots. The dose here typically starts at 0.5 to 1 mg/kg per day.

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When to Neuter, Desex or Spay a Shi Tzu Walkerville Vet

WebThere is minimal evidence that Shi Tzu health problems are influenced by the age of neutering other than an increase in cancer noted in females spayed over 12 months of age. Recommendation: 6 months for both sexes. This is so far the only science we have for the best desexing age in Shi Tzus.

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Old Dog Diets: Is Senior Dog Food Necessary

WebIt is just as hard to feed a single food to all senior dogs as it is to give them all the same of anything. Food for an ageing dog needs to be tailored to his or her specific needs. Most healthy older dogs probably won’t benefit from diet changes. Those who begin to lose muscle mass may benefit from higher protein diets, but these same foods

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A Review Of Solensia For Arthritis In Cats Walkerville Vet

WebSolensia is given by vets at a dose of 7 mg by subcutaneous injection for cats between 2.5kg and 7kg.. Above this, two vials are needed but I would suspect that most of these cats would benefit more from weight loss. If desired, the dose is repeated every month. It is generally recommended to try at least two doses before deciding whether it is

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What Age To Desex Dachshunds IVDD Risks Walkerville Vet

WebFor male Dachshunds, it appears reasonable to simply delay desexing until after one year of age. That’s the same as we do for most large breed dogs. For female Dachshunds, it’s possible that the increased risk of IVDD might offset any health advantage gained from desexing. Therefore, it’s reasonable to look at other alternatives.

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Lick Mats for Dogs & Cats: A Vet’s View Walkerville Vet

WebA lick mat is a textured flat surface made out of rubber, usually with suction cups to attach it to the floor. The pattern on the top is designed to trap food and make it hard to eat quickly. The aim is to get dogs and cats to spend their time in licking instead of other unwanted behaviours, or to alleviate boredom and anxiety.

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Why Inbreeding Is Harming Purebred Dogs Walkerville Vet

WebGenetic diversity is linked to fitness to survive, for two reasons: A wide variety of available genes means a species is more likely to be able to cope with change. If us humans weren’t diverse, we may have all died of the Black Death, or Smallpox, for example. A wide variety of genes minimises the risk of inbreeding.

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When To Say No To Early Age Dog Desexing Walkerville Vet

WebFor dogs of both sexes with an adult weight over 25kg, desex after one year of age. For breeds who will be between 10 and 25kg the risks are probably on a sliding scale so a slight deferment to 9 months may be best. For small dogs, 6 months remains the best age for desexing. Early age desexing before 5 months is rarely in the best interests of

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Can Cats Live On Dry Food Only

WebIf your cat only eats dry food, she is likely to be getting less nutrition than a cat eating wet food. Many low-quality dry foods contain a lot of fillers. Throwaway lines like these are typical of the overly simplistic advice you find online about feline nutrition. The truth takes a deeper look. To know whether wet, dry or both are best for

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How To Help A Rabbit With Arthritis or Pain Walkerville Vet

WebMeloxicam. The most important arthritis drug for rabbits is meloxicam. It is a very effective anti-inflammatory and should make an obvious difference for rabbits in pain. It’s also very easy to give as it comes as a palatable liquid.

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Cat Teeth Cleaning Aids Cat Dental Foods Walkerville Vet

WebThree of these: Hills Vet Essentials, Hills Oral Care, and Royal Canin Dental Support should be fed as close as possible to 100% of the diet. The picture at the start shows the mouth of a cat who gets 50% Oral Care: no gingivitis, but still too much tartar. Hills t/d is an excellent veterinary prescription dental diet which is the only one we

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The Best Age for Desexing Dogs: 39 Breeds Walkerville Vet

Websmall breeds suffer few or no known problems. many medium-sized and large breeds benefit from a modest delay. giant breeds do not appear to need later desexing. Dog Breed. Male Desexing Age. Female Desexing Age. 0-9kg mixed breeds. 6 …

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We Now Have Plentiful Cat Vaccines Walkerville Vet

WebVets have always strongly encouraged cat owners to see the value in the regular checkup itself. From our perspective, these get more and more important as a cat ages, but often it’s still the F3 vaccine reminder that prompts the visit. At Walkerville, we were encouraging cats to still come in for their check if they hadn’t had one in the

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Help! My Cat Has Separated Spiky Greasy Hair Walkerville Vet

WebA staring coat is when the tips of a cat’s hair start to stick together, probably due to a buildup of grease. The hair doesn’t form a smooth ‘shell’ any more but is separated into rows or tiny clumps. It gives the coat a spiky, clumping appearance. A staring coat happens very quickly when a cat stops grooming adequately.

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How To Get Cats To Eat Raw Chicken Necks Walkerville Vet

WebStart with raw meat only in small strips or minced. Lightly sear the outside if your cat prefers cooked food (the bone inside must remain raw) Smash the neck with a tenderiser to break up the bones. Mix with a favourite food or flavour. Pretend to ‘forget’ the neck on a bench where your cat likes to pinch food.

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