Category Archives: Ask Dr. Colleen Smith

Schnauzer with Swollen Glands, Vomits Bile

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

We rescued a dog from a shelter just over 6 weeks ago. He is a schnauzer mix about 4 years old, neutered, about 25 lbs. I took him for his shots to my vet of 20 years. I told her that … Continue reading →

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Poodle with Meibomian Tumor

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a 11 year old Standard Poodle who was diagnosed with Kidney Failure. She is doing well now, because she is on a special diet, and we are doing Sub Q fluids at home. However, she has developed a … Continue reading →

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Immune Support for Dog with Cancer

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My dog just had a tumor removed from his leg and the vet said he will have to receive radiation treatment. This is the second time they removed it, the first time they said that is just fat . Rusty … Continue reading →

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Boxer with Lymphoma

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My 5 1/2 year old neutered Boxer was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma.  He is currently undergoing single agent lomustine chemotherapy and he just took his first dose this week.  In addition, he is on 40 mg prednisone every day (to … Continue reading →

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Cat with Digestive Problems – Look at Diet First

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I started my cat on Gastriplex about a week ago.  For about 5 days he was getting better.  I did not change anything I fed him in anyway.  Then on the 6th day his stools became very soft again, and, … Continue reading →

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German Shepherd with Atopy and Bacterial Dermatitis

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My 12 year old, neutered male German Shepherd has had recurring atopy and bacterial dermatitis.  He is currently under the care of a dermatologist who prescribed Cipro and Doxycycline.  We also bathe him twice weekly with Chorhexaderm shampoo and we … Continue reading →

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Cat with Inflammed Mouth

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My cat is about 6yr old, found in my neighborhood, quite healthy looking maybe 4-5 years ago. Her problems started maybe 2-3 years ago with huge inflammation in her mouth. She was on steroid type shots until it seems they … Continue reading →

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Dog with Bladder Infections and Low pH Level

Posted on February 16, 2011 by hpiadmin

My dog tends to get bladder infections but has a low pH level in her urine.  Would the Cranberry Relief or the Uti-Free be better for her? Hello, Cranberry Relief will lower the ph even more, so I would not … Continue reading →

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Cat with Stomatitis

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My cat has stomatitis.  The vet says the only thing that will help is to have all his teeth extracted, which I cannot afford at $1,500 for the extractions and $350 a night with feeding tube till he has recovered. … Continue reading →

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Dachshund with Symptoms of Cushings Disease

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

We have a 10 year old Daschund whom our vet claims is a poster child for Cushings Disease, though she has not gone through any of the required testing.  Would it be harmful to give her the PetAlive Cushex Drops … Continue reading →

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