Category Archives: Ask Dr. Colleen Smith

Cat with Blood Parasite Issue

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My cat back in early may was anemic and dehydrated. We had him on iron(from regular vet) and gave him fluids under the skin for about two weeks. His CBC red blood cell counts are very low. Feline leukemia and … Continue reading →

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Cat with Possible Case of Cheyletiellosis

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a male cat about one year old that my daughter rescued from the streets. He has been in our house for about 8 months.  I notice yesterday he has millions of very miniature white animals all over his fur, I shower him every … Continue reading →

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Yorkie with Teeth Problems

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a 6 year old Yorkie who has bad teeth and recently started having epilepsy episodes.  I started to give her home food mix with dry food.  The vet told me that her teeth were bad because of the … Continue reading →

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Min-Pin with Congenital Disc Disease

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Louie, our  6 3/4 year old miniature pinscher, has congenital disc disease, a fused spine and pancreatitis.  He is male, neutered, and normal weight.  He eats Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Low Fat Low Fiber Canned food.  I don’t like the inferior … Continue reading →

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Omega 3s in Fish Oil Supplements

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Do you recommend Flaxseed in a raw diet? If so, do you carry a product you recommend? I can’t seem to find it on your site? Thank you, Debra A Happy Customer Hello Debra, Thank you for your inquiry to … Continue reading →

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Vitamin C is Safe for Dogs

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I want to give my miniature pinscher an antioxidant supplement.  I have read that Vitamin C can be harmful to a MinPin.  I have then read the contrary on this page under the sub-heading Vitamin C:  http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=vitamins Could you tell me if … Continue reading →

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Poodle with IBD and Shellfish Allergies

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Hi Julie: I am concerned about giving my little 5 lb poodle Gastriplex, per the warning about the shellfish—–she has the stomach/small intestine IBD that involves occasional vomiting & “crinkle tummy” (she was on Sensitive stomach Eukanuba & egg diet, … Continue reading →

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Boston Terrier with Digestive Issues

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have an 8 year old Boston Terrier who has always had problems with her tummy. The first few years she was always vomiting and since changing her diet to a combination of either rice/pasta/rolled oats with chicken or lamb … Continue reading →

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Cat with IBD

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Dear Dr. Smith, I have a 13 year old, spayed, female cat that is currently eating Science Diet i/d. She’s been diagnosed with IBD but currently no thickening can be felt on palpation by two different vets. No sonogram or … Continue reading →

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Cat May Have Blood Parasites

Posted on September 28, 2011 by hpiadmin

My cat was anemic and dehydrated. We had him on iron(from regular vet) and gave him fluids under the skin for about two weeks. His CBC red blood cell counts are very low. Feline leukemia and feline aids were negative as … Continue reading →

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