Dr Lauren RSS feed http://www.petside.com en_us Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:02:40 GMT 2009-01-07T13:02:40Z en_us Young Cat's Fur Turning Grey http://www.petside.com/news/young-cats-fur-turning-grey.html Q: My 5-year-old, longhaired cat is completely black.  Lately her fur has been coming in gray.  She has about an inch of gray all over her whole body; it looks like she needs her roots done. My vet suggested blood work. Have you ever seen this before?  Tue, 05 Jan 3909 05:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/young-cats-fur-turning-grey.html 3909-01-05T05:00:00Z Cat's Claws are Enlarged http://www.petside.com/news/cats-claws-are-enlarged.html Q: Recently my Siamese cat's front claws have been getting very large, like the nail bed is growing a claw for a tiger not a domestic cat. It doesn't bother her when I trim them. Is this something to be concerned about? Thu, 17 Dec 3908 05:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/cats-claws-are-enlarged.html 3908-12-17T05:00:00Z Can Dogs Take Ibuprofen for Pain? http://www.petside.com/news/can-dogs-take-ibuprofen-for-pain.html Q: My dog has a lot of pain in the hip area. Prescribed meds help, but are so expensive.  Can I give her the ibuprofen that I take? Tue, 08 Dec 3908 05:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/can-dogs-take-ibuprofen-for-pain.html 3908-12-08T05:00:00Z Cat's Paw Pad Swollen http://www.petside.com/news/cats-paw-pad-swollen.html Q: My cat had something stuck in the pad on his foot. It came out, but today the pad is swollen and full of pus. What should I do? Fri, 04 Dec 3908 05:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/cats-paw-pad-swollen.html 3908-12-04T05:00:00Z Why are My Dog's Ears Cold? http://www.petside.com/news/why-are-my-dogs-ears-cold.html Q: My Doberman's ears are always cold. Is this a sign of poor circulation?   Tue, 24 Nov 3908 05:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/why-are-my-dogs-ears-cold.html 3908-11-24T05:00:00Z Can dogs get STDs? http://www.petside.com/news/can-dogs-get-stds.html Q: Can dogs get STDs? I want to breed my Yorkie and the vet said I need to make sure the other dog doesn't have one. Wed, 18 Nov 3908 05:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/can-dogs-get-stds.html 3908-11-18T05:00:00Z How Old Before Dog can be Spayed? http://www.petside.com/news/how-old-before-dog-can-be-spayed.html Q: How old does my Beagle need to be before she can be spayed? Is there a minimum age? Thu, 12 Nov 3908 05:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/how-old-before-dog-can-be-spayed.html 3908-11-12T05:00:00Z Is Dog Eating Grass Sick? http://www.petside.com/news/is-dog-eating-grass-sick.html Q: My dog has been eating grass and plants in my home recently. Is he missing something in his diet? Thu, 12 Nov 3908 05:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/is-dog-eating-grass-sick.html 3908-11-12T05:00:00Z Do Dogs Get Hiccups? http://www.petside.com/news/do-dogs-get-hiccups.html Q: Do dogs get hiccups?  It looks like my dog has them, but I didn't think dogs could get hiccups.   Sat, 07 Nov 3908 05:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/do-dogs-get-hiccups.html 3908-11-07T05:00:00Z Dog has Lump on Chest http://www.petside.com/news/dog-has-lump-on-chest.html Q: Our Yorkie has a soft mass on his chest. A doctor friend said it is probably a non-cancerous fatty tumor. Should we be concerned about this? Tue, 03 Nov 3908 05:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/dog-has-lump-on-chest.html 3908-11-03T05:00:00Z Dog Depressed after Sibling Dog's Death http://www.petside.com/news/dog-depressed-after-sibling-dogs-death.html Q: My dog Brandy seems really depressed. My other dog Chewie passed away a month ago and now Brandy hardly eats, sleeps a lot and hardly plays. Despite our best efforts she still seems lonely. Do you think getting another dog would be what she needs? Wed, 28 Oct 3908 04:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/dog-depressed-after-sibling-dogs-death.html 3908-10-28T04:00:00Z Can Dogs get Lice from Humans? http://www.petside.com/news/can-dogs-get-lice-from-humans.html Q: Can dogs get lice from humans and visa versa? Fri, 23 Oct 3908 04:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/can-dogs-get-lice-from-humans.html 3908-10-23T04:00:00Z Cat has Terrible Oral Odor http://www.petside.com/news/cat-has-terrible-oral-odor.html Q: My cat has terrible oral odor.  What is causing this and how can we fix it? Fri, 23 Oct 3908 04:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/cat-has-terrible-oral-odor.html 3908-10-23T04:00:00Z Puppy Eats Own Poop http://www.petside.com/news/puppy-eats-own-poop.html Q:I have a puppy who likes to eat her poop. Why is she doing this? Can it make her sick? Fri, 23 Oct 3908 04:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/puppy-eats-own-poop.html 3908-10-23T04:00:00Z Dog has Fatty Tumor on Belly http://www.petside.com/news/dog-has-fatty-tumor-on-belly.html Q: My Jack Russell Terrier has a fatty tumor on her belly.  The vet wants to do a lumpectomy.  Should I let her do it or is the anesthesia too risky? Wed, 21 Oct 3908 04:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/dog-has-fatty-tumor-on-belly.html 3908-10-21T04:00:00Z What is a Brainstem? http://www.petside.com/news/what-is-a-brainstem.html Q: Could you describe what a Brainstem is?  I had to put down my Boxer because of a Brainstem, but I don't really understand what causes them. Tue, 20 Oct 3908 04:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/what-is-a-brainstem.html 3908-10-20T04:00:00Z Dog has Red, Bloodshot Eyes http://www.petside.com/news/dog-has-red-bloodshot-eyes.html Q: My Boston Terrier, Sushi, has red bloodshot eyes. What could be causing this to happen? Sat, 10 Oct 3908 04:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/dog-has-red-bloodshot-eyes.html 3908-10-10T04:00:00Z Using Dog Dental Products on Puppies http://www.petside.com/news/using-dog-dental-products-on-puppies.html Q: Can I use dental products for grown dogs on my 10-week-old puppy? And are mouthwashes that you add to their drinking water OK for puppies? Wed, 07 Oct 3908 04:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/using-dog-dental-products-on-puppies.html 3908-10-07T04:00:00Z Cat Dragging Hiney on Carpet http://www.petside.com/news/cat-dragging-hiney-on-carpet.html Q: My female cat drags her hiney on the carpet.  She's an indoor cat and doesn't have worms.  Why is she doing this? Fri, 02 Oct 3908 04:00:00 GMT http://www.petside.com/news/cat-dragging-hiney-on-carpet.html 3908-10-02T04:00:00Z