Ask the Vet
The following questions have all been answered by veterinarians or specialists from our Pet forum .
To ask a question about your sick dog, cat or pet simply post it for free on our Pet forum . Most questions will be answered by other bulletin board members. They will share their knowledge but they are not veterinarians. Our vets and specialists only answer a very small fraction of questions asked. Over the years though they have answered all the most common questions and you can find those answers from the links on this page.
You should also feel free to comment on the answers submitted by our experts or regular members.
Dog Answers
- 01 – Looking for a homeopathic remedy for fleas for my dog. Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 04 – Family dog can’t get along with daughter’s new dog. Answered by Samantha
- 05 – 3 month old Dalmatian is up all night. What can we do? Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 07 – Dog suffers from anxiety when left alone. Answered by Samantha
- 09 – My dog looks pregnant, but she isn’t. Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 10 – My dog isn’t affected by my electric fence. Answered by Dr. Slome
- 11 – My dog likes to roll around on dead animals Help! Answered by Samantha
- 12 – My dog eats feces. What do I do? Answered by Dr. Slome
- 13 – How can I calm my dog to clip her nails? Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 14 – Dog is pooping in the garage. What to do? Answered by a trainer
- 15 – What is Canine/Kennel cough? Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 18 – Bichon Frisee has crystals in urine. Answered by Dr. Slome
- 21 – My puppy bites my wrists when I pet her. Answered by N. Kitching
- 23 – Dog died of kidney failure. Water system at fault? Answered by Dr. Slome
- 24 – Puppy urinates when excited. What to do? Answered by N. Kitching
- 28 – What dogs are best for allergies? Answered by Samantha
- 30 – Dog diagnosed with E.Coli. Dangerous to humans or dogs? Answered by Dr. Slome
- 34 – Pregnant dog – pregnancy signs in dogs. Answered by C. Robinson.
- 36 – Older dog needs anaesthetic to clean teeth. Safe? Answered by Dr. Slome
- 38 – My dog tried to bite me. What to do? Answered by N. Kitching
- 40 – How to take a dog’s temperature? Answered by D. Vance
- 41 – Respiratory infections in toy dogs. Common? Answered by Dr. Slome
- 43 – Dog and cat entering Canada. Official Requirements? Answered by Marko
- 44 – Treatment for Osteoarthritis – Answered by C. Robinson AHT, Bs
- 45 – Dog losing hair after hysterectomy – Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 46 – Dog is marking his scent in bedroom – Answered by N.Kitching
- 47 – Canine Seborrhea – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 48 – Are bones good for dogs? – Answered by C. Robinson AHT, Bs
- 49 – Dog gets carsick. What to do? Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 52 – Geriatric dog has weepy eyes. Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 53 – Parvovirus. Answered by Dr. Slome
- 55 – Cocker spaniel with swollen tail. Answered by Dr. Slome
- 58 – Puppy doesn’t signal to go out. Answered by N.Kitching
- 62 – E.Coli in dogs. Answered by Dr. Slome
- 63 – Dog with nose infection. Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 65 – Lactating dog won’t eat. Answered by Dr. Slome
- 67 – Post-neuter behavior-will it stop? Answered by N. Kitching
- 68 – Dog with nose infection. Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 69 -12 year old shih tzu has forgotten house training. Answered by N. Kitching
- 70 – Dog with nasal infection not responding to meds. Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 72 – Occasional bloody diarrhea – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 76 – Dog cries when pooping- Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 78 – Bad smell dog anal glands – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 80 – Dog’s leg is twitching – Answered by Dr. Goldberg
- 81 – Dog has myasthenia gravis – Answered by Dr. Goldberg
- 82 – Dog was housetrained – Answered by N. Kitching
- 83 – Constipated dog – Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 86 – Dog barking all day – separation anxiexy – Answered by N. Kitching
- 87 – Dogs and colds – cats and colds – Answered by Dr. Goldberg
- 89 – Bloated dog – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 90 – Dog has a tumor – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 91 – Dog crying and barking all night – Answered by N. Kitching
- 93 – Diarrhea – cat has diarrhea – dog has diarrhea – Answered by Dr. Goldberg
- 94 – Vomit – cat vomiting – dog vomited – Answered by Dr. Goldberg
- 95 – Constipation – constipated dog constipated cat – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 96 – Dog has low protein – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 98 – Jealous dog barks when we kiss – Answered by N. Kitching
- 99 – Dog with bleeding lesions on feet – Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 100 – Diet for dog with kidney failure – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 102 – Dog can’t move – spinal damage – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 104 – Dog urinating in home – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 111 – Dogs and human medications – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 112 – Kitten with skin problem – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 113 – Dog – reverse sneezing – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 114 – Dog training exercises – Answered by J. Sansregret
- 115 – Dog barking at cars – Answered by J. Sansregret
- 116 – Dog sucks tail – tail sucking – Answered by J. Sansregret
- 119 – Dog shaking, drinking urinating excessively – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 121 – Lump on dog’s lip – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 123 – Puppy with bad breath – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 126 – Predicting or preventing death from bloat – Senior contributor
- 127 – Dog fears cars – trouble crossing streets – Senior contributor
- 128 – Dog won’t play – Answered by J. Sansregret
- 129 – Dog pulls on leash – Answered by J. Sansregret
- 131 – Spayed dog with irritated genitals – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 135 – Building up a dog’s confidence level – Senior contributor
- 136 – Male dog with genital discharge – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 139 – Dog suffers from separation anxiety – Answered by Senior contributor
- 140 – Dog eating cat food & stalking cat – Answered by Senior contributor
- 141 – Dog suffers from separation anxiety – Answered by Senior contributor
- 142 – Mouthy or bitey dogs – Answered by Senior contributor
- 145 – Dog’s bark has changed – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 151 – Bathing dogs – Giving your dog a bath – Answered by Senior contributor
- 153 – After dog had puppies – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 154 – Bee or wasp stings in dogs – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 155 – Dog food and shedding – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 156 – Side effects of neutering and vaccinations – Answered by Senior contributor
- 159 – Best age to enroll puppies in obedience classes – Answered by Senior contributor
- 160 – Dog won’t eat – sometimes eats people food – Answered by Senior contributor
- 162 – Dog neutering and calmness – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 163 – Elderly dog and seizures – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 166 – Best dog breed for children – Answered by Senior contributor
- 167 – Rawhide – Answered by Senior contributor
- 168 – Scratching dog – Answered by Senior contributor
- 169 – Dog with skin problems – rash – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 173 – Dog with staph infections – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 174 – Dog jumping up – Answered by J. Sansregret
- 175 – Socializing older puppies – Answered by J. Sansregret
- 176 – My dog won’t poop when I want him to – Answered by J. Sansregret
- 177 – Dogs and Yogurt – Answered by Senior contributor
- 178 – Dog stealing food – Answered by Senior contributor
- 180 – Dog ate a sponge – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 181 – Homeopathic remedy for keratitis (pannus) – Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 182 – Dog licking rear end – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 183 – Can animals sense pregnancy – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 184 – Signs of death in cats and dogs – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 185 – Dogs and hiccups – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 187 – Dog had a possible stroke – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 188 – Dog has bloodshot eyes – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 190 – Seizures in dogs – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 191 – Respiratory infection in Great Dane – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 193 – Dog peeing in the house – Answered by Senior contributor
- 195 – Nerve damage in dog’s paw – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 196 – Back pain in dog – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 198 – Dog with skin irritation – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 199 – Dog licking constantly – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 201 – Dog licking bum – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 203 – Puppy reaction to shots – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 204 – Dog bowel movements – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 206 – Rescue remedy in dogs and cats – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 207 – Puppy has dry flakey skin – Answered by Senior contributor
- 208 – Dog urinates frequently after neuter surgery – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 209 – Eye color change in dog – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 210 – Dog hates vet – dog afraid of veterinarian – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 211 – Dog food – what is in dog food – Answered by Senior contributor
- 214 – Head shaking in dogs – epilepsy – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 215 – Dog’s ears flopping violently – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 216 – Joint clicking in dogs – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 217 – Leaky anal glands – how to clean – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 218 – Dog eye stains – eye stains in dogs – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 219 – Thinning fur in dogs – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 220 – Dog indigestion – bloat – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 222 – Depressed dog – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 224 – Dog had late heat – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 225 – Neurological problem – dog’s strange behavior – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 226 – Dog eats toe nails – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 228 – Dog dies from anesthesia – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 229 – Dog with discolored toenails- Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 230 – What age do you neuter cats and dogs – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 233 – Neutering and hunger – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 234 – Dogs drinks too much – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 237 – Dog tooth problem – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 241 – Are grapes good for dogs – Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 242 – Dog has an orange tongue
- 243 – Dog has cherry eye – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 244 – Dog eye discharge – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 245 – Dog foot injury – lame toe – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 247 – Arthritis treatments for dogs – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 249 – Vaccine reaction in dog – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 250 – Cocker Spaniel ears – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 252 – Bad breath in dogs – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 253 – Anal gland problems in dogs – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 254 – Coughing – gagging in dogs – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 256 – Cataracts in dogs – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 258 – Lump surgery aftercare in dogs – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 259 – Dog with UTI – Urinary tract infection – Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 260 – Lens removal in dogs – cataract problem – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 261 – Vaccine reaction and flea tick issue – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 263 – Kidney failure in dogs – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 264 – Puppy has diarrhea – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 265 – Dog vomits water – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 266 – Dog with upset stomach – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 267 – Atopica – Cyclosporine A – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 268 – Odd neutering behavior in dog – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 270 – Dog ate maggots – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 274 – Vaccinations and older dog – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 276 – Should I neuter my dog – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 279 – Dog in pain after anal gland removal – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 280 – Dog has urinary tract infection – UTI and crystals – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 281 – Skin infection in dog – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 282 – Seroma in dogs – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 293 – My dog ate onions – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 296 – Tip of dog’s ear is bleeding – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 297 – Dog eats grass and vomits – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 299 – NSAID – Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 301 – Tick fever in dogs and cats – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 302 – Interceptor vs heartguard plus – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 303 – Dog suffers from incontinence – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 304 – E.Coli and dogs – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 305 – Doberman puppy with 2 UTI infections – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 307 – Dog is heaving – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
Cat Answers
- 02 – Cat probably has an eye infection. Eye drops for humans? Answered by Dr. Slome
- 03 – Can kittens drink milk? Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 06 – Cat is ruining furniture. What to do? Answered by Dr. Slome
- 08 – Cat sleeps so deeply, she loses bladder control. Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 16 – Do cats go blind without beef? Answered by Dr.Slome
- 17 – My cat vomited for 24hrs. and is now too weak to get up. Answered by Marko
- 19 – Can I take my kitten on a 3 day car trip? Answered by Samantha
- 20 – Can I leave my cat alone all day? Answered by Samantha
- 22 – Sofa smells of cat urine, what to do? Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 25 – Cat in heat 3 times in 1 month. Is it normal? Answered by Dr. Slome
- 26 – Vitamins for cats in the winter? Answered by C. Robinson
- 27 – Sneezy/watery-eyed cat. What to do? Answered by Dr. Slome
- 29 – Cat is constipated. What to do? Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 31 – Should I declaw my cat? Answered by Samantha.
- 32 – Male cat spraying in the home. What to do? Answered by N. Kitching.
- 33 – Signs a pregnant cat is about to give birth. Answered by C. Robinson.
- 35 – Cat in heat. Do What to soothe her? Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 37 – Plastic pulled from cat’s chin. Possible? Answered by Dr. Slome
- 39 – Cat has dandruff. What to do? Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 42 – Introducing a new cat into another cat’s home. Answered by N. Kitching
- 50 – Treating ringworm in cats. Answered by Dr. Slome
- 51 – Cat urinating throughout the home. Answered by N. Kitching
- 54 – Stopping kittens from biting. Answered by N.Kitching
- 56 – Cat’s Sleeping pattern disturbing our sleep. Answered by N.Kitching
- 57 – Feline Asthma/respiratory problems. Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 59 – Cat urinating in dog’s basket. Answered by N.Kitching
- 60 – Male cat spraying outside. Answered by N.Kitching
- 61 – Time between 1st and 2nd kittens during labour. Answered by C. Robinson
- 64 – Cat fur loss. Answered by Dr. Slome
- 66 – Pregnant cat has white discharge. Answered by Dr. Slome
- 71 – Regular cat food good for older cat? Answered by Dr. Slome
- 73 – Cat has worms – Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 74 – Cat losing fur – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 75 – Cat meows too much – Answered by N. Kitching
- 77 – Cat biting feet – Answered by N. Kitching
- 79 – Pregnant cat has worms – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 84 – Cat eye problem – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 85 – Cat sleeps too much – won’t respond – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 88 – Cat urine with strong smell – Answered by Dr. Goldberg
- 92 – 2 cats and one eats all the food – Answered by N. Kitching
- 93 – Diarrhea – cat has diarrhea – dog has diarrhea – Answered by Dr. Goldberg
- 94 – Vomit – cat vomiting – dog vomited – Answered by Dr. Goldberg
- 95 – Constipation – constipated dog constipated cat – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 97 – Cat’s nose changing color – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 101 – Wheezing cat – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 103 – Cat has extra gums? – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 105 – Upper respiratory infection or Rhinotracheitis in cat – Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 106 – Cat pooping in house – cat feces – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 107 – Cat losing weight – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 108 – Cat has asthma / diabetes – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 109 – Cat has arthritis – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 110 – Cat hair loss – Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 117 – Cat with smelly dripping anus – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 118 – Cat with cloudy eye covered with film – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 120 – Cat has gas – loose bowel – Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 122 – Cats coughing and wheezing – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 124 – Cat smells – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 125 – Introducing cats to dogs – Senior contributor
- 130 – Cat needs to lose weight – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 132 – Blood in cat’s litterbox – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 133 – Cat sucks on earlobe – Senior contributor
- 134 – Cat has a tumour – Answered by Dr. Guindon
- 137 – Cat constipation – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 138 – FIP – feline infectious peritonitis – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 143 – Cat stopped purring – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 144 – Sneezing cat – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 152 – Hairballs in Cats – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 157 – Introducing a kitten to a cat – Answered by Senior contributor
- 158 – Cat’s litter box – changing locations – Answered by Senior contributor
- 161 – Introducing cats to dogs – Answered by Senior contributor
- 164 – Shedding cat – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 165 – Biting kitten – Answered by Senior contributor
- 170 – Kitten with sores on head and ears – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 171 – Cat with sore on buttocks – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 172 – Cat defecating in shoes- Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 179 – Cat food – why cat food smells – Answered by Senior contributor
- 186 – Cat had a colectomy – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 189 – Cat lumps and vaccines – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 192 – Can cats and birds live together – Answered by Senior contributor
- 194 – Heart murmurs in cats – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 197 – Low protein diets for cats – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 200 – Sneezing cat – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 202 – Cat’s eye is foggy – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 205 – Film over cat’s eye – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 212 – Vaccinating kittens – kitten vaccines – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 213 – Mice and cats – mice and dogs – rodents and pets – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 221 – Cat licking floor – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 223 – Cat stressed out – new husband – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 227 – Cat eats cat grass – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 230 – What age do you neuter cats and dogs – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 231 – Cat eats cat litter – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 232 – Mineral oil and cats – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 235 – Cat diagnosed with cancer – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 236 – Cat starving itself – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 238 – Cat with droopy tail – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 239 – Cat with broken legs- Answered by Dr. Slome
- 240 – Cat gags and vomits while purring – Answered by Dr. Slome
- 246 – Cat scratching scab – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 248 – Cat talks to herself- Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 251 – Cat not urinating properly – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 255 – Cat drooling after being spayed – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 257 – Cat with digestive problems- Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 262 – Dandruff in cats – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 269 – Cat’s voice has changed – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 271 – Cat losing weight – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 272 – Hair loss in cat – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 273 – Cat with asthma – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 275 – Cat had a clot – personality change – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 277 – Cat needs splenectomy – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 278 – Cat with transition cells in bladder – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 294 – Coughing cat while purring – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 295 – Cat licks skin – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 298 – White cats and health problems – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
- 300 – Vomitting cats and prednisone – Answered by Dr. Lee
- 306 – Why cats lift their bums during petting – Answered by Dr. Van Lienden
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