Category Archives: Ask Dr. Colleen Smith

Cat with Weak Immune System

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Do you have a product that will increase a cat’s cell-mediated immunity function which will help fight against FIP in a cat that doesn’t have a good cell-mediated immunity function?  Or – will it just help build the cell-mediated immunity … Continue reading →

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Anxious Cat with Hairballs and Digestive Woes

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a 6 year old domestic short hair cat named Rocky. For years now has has urinated inappropriately and vomited often. He is very anxious by nature. The vet prescribed him amitriptylene 10 mg. After a few days he … Continue reading →

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Canine Hypothyroidism: Can Thyro-Pet be used with Soloxine?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My 7 year old Golden Retriever was put on .6 Mg Soloxine 2 times/day to try to correct her hypothyroidism. (T4 was  .50 and Free T4 .35). Except for excessive weight and low energy, she has no other symptoms. She … Continue reading →

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Cat with Multicentric Lymphoma

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

We have a 1 yr old male (not neutered yet) American Domestic Shorthair cat.� He has multicentric lymphoma, FeLV & FIV.� He is now only taking Prednisolone 5mg suspension. 5mg every 12 hrs.� He is eating Purina EN, some snacks & drinking ionized water.� He is … Continue reading →

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Minpin with Congenital Disc Disease

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Louie is a 6 3/4 year old miniature pinscher who 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 … Continue reading →

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Cat with Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Posted on August 10, 2011 by hpiadmin

What’s your recommended natural treatment for Squamous cell carcinoma in cats? Hello, Thank you for your inquiry to Holistic Pet Info. Fighting cancer has a multimodal approach. First: diet, your cat should be eating a no carb/grain diet, moderate fat … Continue reading →

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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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