http://www.petside.com/ Dog & Cat Health, Wellness, Products and Breed Information en Copyright 2010 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:35:43 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Q: I have noticed a small amount of blood in my cat's feces. Is this something serious? http://www.petside.com/health/is_blood_in_my_cats_feces_serious.php http://www.petside.com/health/is_blood_in_my_cats_feces_serious.php Dr. Lauren Health Q&A Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:35:43 -0500 Q: I recently adopted a Pug and in the paper work with him it says not to give him the leptospirosis shot. I have always given my pugs this shot. But my new pug was never given it because of the fear of reaction. What is your opinion on this? My vet says of course its up to me, I want to do what's best for my dogs. http://www.petside.com/health/should_i_give_my_dog_the_leptospirosis_shot.php http://www.petside.com/health/should_i_give_my_dog_the_leptospirosis_shot.php Dr. Lauren Health Q&A Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:09:16 -0500 Can I cut my cats nails with a human nail clippers? http://www.petside.com/health/can_i_cut_my_cats_nails_with_human_clippers.php http://www.petside.com/health/can_i_cut_my_cats_nails_with_human_clippers.php Dr. Lauren Health Q&A Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:52:35 -0500 I recently adopted a 9-week-old puppy about a week ago. We were expecting an energetic pup for our son to play with. She is the exact opposite. http://www.petside.com/health/is_my_lazy_puppy_sick.php http://www.petside.com/health/is_my_lazy_puppy_sick.php Dr. Lauren Health Q&A Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:44:16 -0500 My Cocker Spaniel loves to drink my coffee. Can coffee hurt dogs? Are there any signs I should watch for? http://www.petside.com/health/can_coffee_hurt_dogs.php http://www.petside.com/health/can_coffee_hurt_dogs.php Dr. Lauren Health Q&A Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:40:31 -0500 Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to veterinary school. After graduating from Ross University, she completed one clinical year at North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Brickman is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. http://www.petside.com/health/dr_laurens_bio.php http://www.petside.com/health/dr_laurens_bio.php Dr. Lauren Health Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:20:58 -0500 Dr. Lauren appeared on the Today Show to talk about parasites on Sunday, June 22nd, 2008. http://www.petside.com/health/dr_laurens_appearances.php http://www.petside.com/health/dr_laurens_appearances.php Dr. Lauren Health Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:15:19 -0500 Is it a good idea to change dry dog food every so often to combat boredom or is it better to feed the same dry dog food all of their life? http://www.petside.com/health/do-dogs-get-bored-of-the-same-food.php http://www.petside.com/health/do-dogs-get-bored-of-the-same-food.php Diet Diet & Nutrition Dr. Lauren Health Ownership Q&A Wellness Dog Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:07:19 -0500 My female Shih Tzu has a discharge of blood from her bum and a bump on the right side above her leg. Do dogs get hemorrhoids? http://www.petside.com/health/do-dogs-get-hemorrhoids.php http://www.petside.com/health/do-dogs-get-hemorrhoids.php Dog Breeds Dog Groups Dr. Lauren Health Q&A Shih Tzu Toys Dog Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:07:19 -0500 Q: My dog was diagnosed with heartworms while she was pregnant and delivered a month later. Can puppies get heartworms from their mother? http://www.petside.com/health/can-puppies-get-heartworm-from-their-mom.php http://www.petside.com/health/can-puppies-get-heartworm-from-their-mom.php Dr. Lauren Health Life Stages Parasites Puppy Center Q&A Wellness Dog Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:07:19 -0500 How long after eating can my cats exercise or play? It's a good idea for people to wait before working out, so should I give them some time to digest too? http://www.petside.com/health/pets-exercising-after-eating.php http://www.petside.com/health/pets-exercising-after-eating.php Dr. Lauren Health Q&A Vomiting Issues Cat Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:07:19 -0500 Q: We have two Miniature Schnauzers that continually eat dirt out of the potted plants. Could there be vitamin deficiencies in the food we feed them? http://www.petside.com/health/why_do_my_dogs_eat_dirt.php http://www.petside.com/health/why_do_my_dogs_eat_dirt.php Dr. Lauren Health Q&A Wed, 20 May 2009 14:52:48 -0500 Q: Our cat is male and 17 years old. Lately he cannot get enough water. He drinks twice as much water as he used to. Is this a sign of an illness? http://www.petside.com/health/why_is_my_older_cat_drinking_so_much_water_recently.php http://www.petside.com/health/why_is_my_older_cat_drinking_so_much_water_recently.php Dr. Lauren Health Q&A Wed, 20 May 2009 14:42:38 -0500 A travel checklist of Dr. Lauren's health tips to keep pets safe during their summer trips http://www.petside.com/health/travel-tips-from-dr-lauren.php http://www.petside.com/health/travel-tips-from-dr-lauren.php Dr. Lauren Health Travel Wellness health pet travel Tue, 12 May 2009 10:07:46 -0500 Q: I think my cat has some hip displasia. Sometimes, it seems to me that he is in pain. I know that OTC medicines like Tylenol and aspirin are toxic for cats. Is there anything I can get to ease his pain when he's having a particularly rough day? P.S. Veterinarian resources here in Kuwait are somewhat limited. http://www.petside.com/health/treatment-for-cat-hip-displasia.php http://www.petside.com/health/treatment-for-cat-hip-displasia.php Care & Wellbeing Dr. Lauren Health Medicine Pet Pharmacy Q&A Cat Mon, 11 May 2009 12:55:18 -0500