Author Archives: Dr. Colleen Smith

Suggested Diet for Dog with Food Allergies

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My 10 year dog has hot spots, itching skin, she eats at her paws, back and other spots. She rubs her face on the rug. We believe that it is a digestive problem that makes her skin itch. You have … Continue reading →

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Cats with Increased Appetite

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have two cats (about 9 years old) who seems to be in very good health except both of their appetites have increased substantially in the past couple of weeks  (about double the amount of food they normally eat).  They both … Continue reading →

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Cat with Cancer and Mild Kidney Failure

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I recently ordered some Immugen for my cat.  She has cancer and mild kidney failure.  She is being treat with Metacam for the cancer and Fortekor, which contains 2.5mg of benazepril hydrochloride, for high blood pressure which is connected to … Continue reading →

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German Shepherd with IBD

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My nine year old German Shepherd was diagnosed last year with IBD. She is spayed. She had surgery two years ago to remove an infected anal gland and has had stomach problems since then. I believe it was due to … Continue reading →

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Kitten with Enlarged Eyeball

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I’m fostering a kitten that was thrown into the bushes by a homeless cat colony that I help care take.  Her left eyeball is enlarged.  I spoke to a kind vet who does the sterilizations for our ferals when we … Continue reading →

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Airedale with Foot Problem, Anti-Inflammatory may Help

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a year old Airedale who began limping sometime ago and was seen by an orthopedic specialist who has diagnosed him with a foot problem. His one toe is splayed out from horsing around and causing the injury. He has … Continue reading →

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Cat with Allergies

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a neutered 1 year old male cat that appears to be suffering from allergies. I’ve had him checked for infection/ear mites; negative results. I’ve also completed the elimination of provocative factors – now using metal bowl, WBC litter (tried Dr. … Continue reading →

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Chihuahua with Tick Fever

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a chihuahua that is approx 5 years old. She was diagnosed with tick fever recently when I put her on pet insurance. They did a blood test and found her “tighter” (?) level to be low. I had … Continue reading →

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Poodle with Collapsing Trachea

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a 7 lb. toy poodle, his windpipe is collapsing a little which causes him to cough and hack when he gets excited. He is presently on aminophylline 50 mg once a day and I would like to get … Continue reading →

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Dog with UTI Infection

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Lilly has had a UTI infection off and on since March of this year. Now the doctor has her on Science Diet CD and a medicine called Cipro 500 mil. for 30 days! Why for 30 Days? Isn’t that a … Continue reading →

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