Ask the Vet: Doc Side Vet | 04.28.11
Dear DocSide Vet,
I have a 12 year old lab with very bad hip dyspla- sia. How do I know when it’s time to put him to sleep?
Dear DocSide Vet,
I have a 12 year old lab with very bad hip dyspla- sia. How do I know when it’s time to put him to sleep?
Dear Doc Side Vet - I just adopted a cat and wanted to know if I Should feed her canned or dry food? My friend says dry is better for their teeth? -Kim, Canton
Dear Kim -
Actually, Kim, it has never been proven that dry dog food helps to prevent dental disease.
It’s important, whgen deciding on a [...]
Dear DocSide Vet - I’m using Frontline for fleas and it isn’t working. What do you recommend? - Lindsey, Charles Village
Dear DocSide Vet,
Why does my dog need to be on heartworm preventative year round? -Tim, Harbor East
Dear DocSide Vet – My cat has started peeing outside the pan, what should I do? - Cecilia – Federal Hill
Dear DocSide Vet,
My cat is overweight and I have heard that this can cause diabetes, is this true? -Jack, Mount Vernon
Dear Doc,
I’m traveling to Ohio with my cat for the holidays. It is a six hour trip and she has never been in a car for longer than a quick visit to the vet and she cries the whole way. Is there anything I can do to make the trip easier for her?
Dear DocSide Vet,
I am the owner of an English bulldog, Churchill. I know this is a breed that is prone to heat stroke. What are the signs of heat stroke and what should I do if Churchill gets overheated?
Dear DocSide Vet,
My dog Tyler is getting older and I noticed he is hesitant to go up and down stairs. Can he have aspirin?
I hear about minimally invasive surgery for people on the radio all the time. Are minimally invasive surgeries available for my pet?