Category Archives: Ask Dr. Colleen Smith

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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Cat May Benefit From Immune Support

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My vet has made the assumption that my cat has FIP.  I initially took him to the vet for gagging and vomiting and very loose stools on a daily basis for about a week.  My vet told me to keep an eye on … Continue reading →

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Diabetic Dog Doing Well on GlucoEnsure – Diet Suggestions

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

 I have a diabetic Maltese that has been taking GlucoEnsure and eating Wellness Core instead of the Purina prescription like you advised for over a year now and he is doing great.  I couldn’t get his sugar regulated before that.  … Continue reading →

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German Shepherd with Perianal Fistula and Diarrhea

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a few questions about my 3 year old German Shepherd. He has been losing weight for months now and had previously had diarrhea for a while.  His diarrhea is more off and on now but he is still … Continue reading →

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Dog with Hypothyroidism

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a 8 yr old Boxer/Pit-Bull mix who was diagnosed with hypothyroidism few years ago. Other than the thyroid issue and some light arthritis he is in good health, maintains a weight of around 68-72 lbs and is active. … Continue reading →

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