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Jana Connell RVT, CVT

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 PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING TO ME: I am NOT a vet and do NOT diagnose diseases. That is only for a licensed Veterinarian to do. I will give you suggestions and steer you toward calling your vet for help. You can call the vet's office and talk to the technician there or the vet at times. Don't be afraid to call them! If you have a serious issue with your pet please post it to one of the veterinarians in here- I will tell you the same thing in my answer. IF your pet is injured or in an emergency .....

Dr. Christina Chambreau

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  • Total Questions 1286
 I can give you the holistic approach to any problem in any species. Depending on the condition and the type of animal, I will be able to give very specific treatment suggestions such as what flower essences, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements, diet changes, lifestyle changes or herbs that may be helpful. I can also suggest where you can go for further education or to find a specialist in a specific holistic field. I can help you understand why your animal is ill and what improvements can be expected. I do not check messages more than every one to two days .....

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

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 General questions about the care and diseases of small animals

Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf

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 Dermatology and ear diseases of dogs and cats

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2009-11-06 Chihuahua/Corgi in pain:

Pain that is not localized could be nerve pain. Dogs and cats both can get a neuralgia in the area around the tail head on top. If he flicks his skin around the area where you would scratch him just at

2009-11-06 cat pulling hair out:

What your veterinarian means by an elimination diet is to eliminate until you discover the culprit, to feed different processed foods that have different ingredients from each other. Since corn and chicken

2009-11-06 sick dog:

There are many possible causes: Virus like distemper, parvo or other; bacterial infection of the intestines; toxins (this would include the skin and the vomiting); dilated esophagus; allergies to foods

2009-11-06 Sudden dealth cat:

First I want to say that I am sorry to hear about your cat. It is never easy to lose a pet. It is hard for me to know what could have done this to your cat, but there are many things that outdoor cats

2009-11-05 i dont know what it is:

She might have a prolapsed vagina or cervix. She needs to see a vet right away so call one tomorrow and get her in. She may just have a swollen vulva itself but without a photo I don't know. Call the

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