Once a month, Dr. Derine Winning from Valley Vet joins us in studio to take all your pet questions! (Listen & call-in to the next “Vet is in” on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 1-2pm.)
Pet Problems
In this episode:
HELP! My dog is eating “poopsicles”… what’s up?
…We don’t know the reason WHY dogs like to eat feces, but you shouldn’t be concerned that it’s a dietary deficiency. Dr. Winning notes that she has this question a lot… and for whatever reason, she has noticed it is more often a female dog.
Why does my dog smell bad?
…Dr. Winning says it could be a lot of things: anal glands, their feet, an ear infection? If the smell persists, ask your Vet.
I recently purchased a puppy… and I’m going out of my mind! The dog is literally chewing my house to pieces.
…Dr Winning recommends obedience training IMMEDIATELY! There isn’t a dog too young for obedience school. Additionally, make sure to have things the dog CAN chew on: like a Kong with frozen peanut butter!
(Dr. Derine Winning, in the KFGO Studio)
Poison Pills
Humane medications can be POISON PILLS to pets! Here are the 10 most common human medication complaints the Animal Poison Control Center receives.
1. Ibuprofen – which can cause stomach ulcers and kidney failure.
2. Tramadol – Your vet may prescribe this, but only use the appropriate amount. Too much can cause sedation or agitation, wobbliness, disorientation, vomiting, tremors or seizures.
3. Alprazolam (Xanax) – Large doses can drop blood pressure.
4. Adderall – Will have an opposite effect on people, and can cause elevated heart rate and body temperature, along with hyperactivity, tremors and seizures.
5. Zolpidem – Can makes cats wobbly and sleepy, but most become very agitated and develop elevated heart rates.
6. Clonazepam – Can cause them to become sleepy and wobbly.
7. Acetaminophen – Cats are extremely sensitive to acetaminophen, but dogs can be affected too. Can cause living damage or damage red blood cells, cutting off their ability to breathe.
8. Naproxen – Dogs and cats are very sensitive and can cause stomach ulcers and kidneys.
9. Duloxetine – Can cause agitation, vocalization, tremors and seizures.
10. Venlafaxine – For some odd reason, cats love to eat the capsules, and ingestion can cause agitation, vocalization, tremors and seizures.
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Additional episodes:
The Vet Is In: Cushings Disease, Pet Food, Snow Nose & more
The Vet Is In: Trimming Nails, Sunscreen, Dental Care and More!
The Vet Is In – Discussions on Wet Fur, Expired Human Food and More
The Vet Is In: Senility in Pets, Yearly Check Ups, Toxic Food and more!
The Vet Is In: Ticks, Chewing Toys, Aging Pets & more!
The Vet Is In” Allergies, Pancreatitis and More
The Vet Is In: Cannabis for Dogs?
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