Category Archives: General

Pulmonary Fibrosis and Hypertension in Dogs

Posted on June 6, 2012 by hpiadmin

My 14 Pomeranian, Forrest, has just been diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Pulmonary Hypertension. I know this is a terminal condition and the vet said all we could do would be to make him comfortable. He seems to only hassle … Continue reading →

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Arthroplex and Rimadyl

Posted on June 5, 2012 by hpiadmin

I have a ten-year-old, 45 pound, neutered Airedale. Every Sept./October into November he has had allergies (goes on Prednisone) and once it freezes, he is fine. This year he was put on Rimadyl (as he has arthritis in both back … Continue reading →

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Vitamins for Retinal Atrophy

Posted on March 1, 2012 by hpiadmin

Dear Holistic Pet Info, What vitamins are recommended dogs that have retinal atrophy? Response: According to the Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine, the following nutrients are helpful for retinal diseases, including Retinal Atrophy: Zinc, Taurine, Vitamin E, Vitamin A and Fish Oil … 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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Cat with Urinary Tract Infection – Is Cranberry Extract Good?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a male, neutered, 14 year old main coon cat. He was recently diagnosed with his second UTI in a year. He has been eating Before Grain dry chicken cat food for a year now. He is sensitive to corn and this is … Continue reading →

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Dog with Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My dog was diagnosed with AIHA and my vet said she probably has only 6 to 12 months before her immune system figures out a way around the prednisone he has placed her on. I have been reading all I can … Continue reading →

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Cat with Megacolon and Adenocarcinoma

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My precious kitty is 11 years old and was diagnosed with megacolon and most recently with Adenocarcinoma.  He is currently on 1/4 of cisapriade twice a day and 3 ml of lactulose syrup in the morning and 2 ml at night.  … Continue reading →

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Dog with IBS – Vetri-Pro BD or Gastriplex?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I am interested in your Vetri-Probiotics BD for my dog with irritable bowel syndrome but I would first like to know what is in it. Also, the vet has him on Tylen Powder (chicken feed antibiotic). I want something natural to … Continue reading →

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Schnauzer with Hyperlipidemia

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Cousteau is a mini schnauzer, male, 5yrs old, neutered.  He was diagnosed with hyperlipidemia (primary).  He’s been on a combination of low-fat food and homemade diet (chicken, fish, veggies, oatmeal, etc) and on lopid.  Unfortunately fish oils and a few … 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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