Pet Forum / Miscellaneous / Animal Health / September 2005

Our Spring Spaniel, 10 yrs, started getting sick 5 days ago and can't
keep anything down.  For the past 2 days she has been at the vet on an
IV with a H2 blocker and Reglan - no food orally.  She continues to get
sick and it is bright green.  An xray showed nothing.  Today they are

I have a cat with FIV (approx 8 years old) that seems to have developed
FIP, due to symptoms, analysis of fluid in the abdomen and blood
profile. The fluid accumulates within 3/4 days once drained (done twice
so far. Other symptoms are weight loss (14 to 10 lbs) and

Couple of questions:
Can a tube of Frontline or Advantage I bought for my 13 pound dog be used
safely on a 15-18 pound cat, or is there a different formula for cats?
I want to give this to my friend who is extremely broke but his cats are

I have a 7 yr. old male Chow who went out early this AM to go to the
bathroom; he came in, ate his breakfast, went out again for a few minutes
and came in and ate a cookie.  About an hour later, he acted like he wanted
to go out again so I opened the door for him.  At 1st it ...

Who do I report an unethical vet to?

Where's he/she gone?
We're missing him/her very much over in uk.rec.pets.misc
*Please* *please* *please* come back soon, Puppy Wizard!

From: "Jade Murphy" <jademurphy@charter.net>
To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
Subject: URGENT!!! Order given: Shoot to kill all
animals in New Orleans

could anyone give me some advice? we have been raising some mallard
ducklings which seem to be very healthy. they are two months old now, and
one has recently began stumbling and falling. has a hard time getting back
up. she sleeps almost all the time now. and her head twitches

HOWEDY Master Of Deception blankman,
T...@dog-play.com wrote:

My 7-year-old female Labrador Retriever has for the last couple months
developed an odd habit  -  when she's walking, she likes to rub her
snout through the grass on the sides.  She also rubs her snout a few
times with her paw once or twice a day.  I've looked this up on the

Does any one know of any groups that may help pay vets in San Diego
area?  My cat has blood in her urine, is peeing everywhere, straining &
may have fever.  I am on Social Security Which is not even enough to
pay rent here in San Diego.  I am very worried about Precious. PLEASE

I have a sick horse.  I called the vet and when I called the vet asked
the symptoms.  I told him that the horse has a swollen ankle and is
having a hard time getting around.  He has never seen this horse, but
he said from what I describe, the animal should most likely be put

Hello, All!
My daughter is interested in vet tech.  Anyone know of good link of the
schools that offer programs?
Thanks

Why is my two week old puppies foaming or bubbling from the mouth?
Seizures also. The mother died from an accident and we are bottle
feeding. These are pit pups about 1 pound each they are just opening
their eyes. We are also not sure of feeding schedule or proper feeding

Has anyone heard of the above named dog food? I was sold on a trial bag
at the local feed store and my dog devoured it! Usually, she's a "free
feeder" all day long. Even my cats were eating it. I believe it is
mostly chicken, nad whole wheat and organic veggies. But I'm not near