Radio Smart Talk for Wednesday, December 14:
The temperatures have dipped in the last week and cold weather will be with us for the next four months. As pet owners, how does the cold affect our animals? Do those sweaters for dogs or cats help to keep them warm?
Puppies or kittens may be on many young children's wish list this holiday season. Is it a good idea to make a pet a gift? Do the kids know the responsibilities that come with caring for a pet?
These are just a few of the questions we'll pose to Dr. Ben Zimmerman, a veterinarian at Companion Animal Hospital in Elizabethtown on Wednesday's Radio Smart Talk.
Discussion of pet care and health is always one of the most popular programs we have so be sure to call or email early for Wednesday's show.
What questions do you have for Dr. Zimmerman? Ask them in the comments section below.
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With that in mind:
#1 - What tips can you offer for re-training litter-box use.
#2 - Are there any cat-treats which will not cause issues for a cat with diabetes?
Thanks
My cat has a problem in getting "poop" to go through him well. He's on lactulose which seems to irritate his tummy--he often throws it up alng with food he's eaten. What's the best to do?
Thank you,
I have a Pekinese- Pug that has a foul odor that returns a few days after having been bathed.
Is this inherent in the breed?
Also if you please; is it a good idea to add olive oil to the dog food in order to help keep the skin from drying out?
Steve.
We try to keep her away from it, but it doesn't always work.
Worse, we have a new, small dog, and we don't want her to teach him this gross habit.
Do you have any suggestions to stop her from doing it, and to stop her from teaching it to our new dog?
Jim
Normally, it's no big deal, but lately, he's been biting harder and clamping on for a while.
I know it is a sign he was weaned too early, and I don't want to discipline him too much, because he's doing it from affection, but it hurts! What can I do?
Molly
We tried the spray bottle with water then with a little bit of vinegar, scratching pads, chasing her, swatting at the air, but she is defiant.
If we use double sided tape, we’d have to put it on ever piece of fabric in the house because she’ll find something.
Thank you.
Jewell
I have a 6-mo-old Pomeranian/poodle mix.
From your experience, do you recommend any particular insurance company or type of insurance?
Tom
It takes two of us and sometimes it goes very well, other times not so much and everyone gets stressed out…cat and humans.
There's got to be a better way.
Is there medicine that is flavored for cats or liquid versions…. ANY alternative to pills???
Thanks!
A friend had two dogs with Cancer, one w/ lung and one w/bone. The vet gave a poor prognosis for each dog, for the one with bone cancer, the vet gave a guess of two to four months. A pain medication was started and within three days the dog started to vomit, had loose stools with some blood and mucus; and, did not want to eat. The dog was then treated by the Acupuncturist with herbs, and massage therapy for the areas and limbs not affected by the cancer. The dog lived for six months, her quality of life seemed pretty good until the last two
weeks. My friend did put her dog down b/c of the disease advancing and increasing pain.
What are your thoughts about this?
Thank you.
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