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Asked by Crystal

Does the discovery of a single flea mean that an outbreak is looming?

Answered by Dr Audrey Harvey BVSc (Hons), Veterinarian

Not necessarily reason to panic, but definitely reason to do something about it. Where there is one flea, there are usually others in the intermediate life stages - eg...

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Asked by Erin

What causes ear infections in cats?

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Answered by Dr Audrey Harvey BVSc (Hons), Veterinarian

Ear problems in cats have a number of possible causes and they can be divided into primary or secondary causes. Primary ones trigger ear inflammation directly, and the...

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Asked by Erin

Is it possible for cats to get sick from dogs or vice versa? Should I quarantine one from the other if there is an illness in one?

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Answered by Dr Audrey Harvey BVSc (Hons), Veterinarian

Erin, it depends on the cause of the sickness. Some illnesses are very species specific, like some respiratory infections and many gastrointestinal viruses, and they d...

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Asked by Kendal

Are Thunder Shirts any good?

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I've considered getting one of these for our german shepherd, my cousin has one for her doberman and swears it's the best thing ever for him. He's afraid of any loud n...

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Asked by Steffanie

My dog is constantly scratching his ears. Should I be concerned?

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Answered by Dr Audrey Harvey BVSc (Hons), Veterinarian

Hi Steffanie, this is definitely cause for concern. The ears are obviously bothering your dog a great deal so it's time for a visit to your vet.. Some possible causes ...

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Asked by Zanna

We have an umbrella cockatoo that screams when he's feeling ignored. He's sweet, but loud, what can we do to calm him down?

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Answered by Dr Audrey Harvey BVSc (Hons), Veterinarian

Zanna, it sounds like your bird is bonded to you and relying on you for his social interactions. There are things you can do to resolve his raucous behavior but it can...

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Asked by Elaine

What can be done with a doggie that has an incomplete flap?

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Answered by Dr Audrey Harvey BVSc (Hons), Veterinarian

Elaine, can you elaborate a bit please? I'm not familiar with the term so I'm not sure what an incomplete flap refers to. Thanks :-)

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Asked by Christine H

My cat has herpes virus in one eye, LLysine helped initially, however now it won't go away. What else can be done for her?.

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Answered by Dr Audrey Harvey BVSc (Hons), Veterinarian

If L-lysine isn’t helping at the moment, there are a couple of things that can help. One is that the dose needs to be adjusted upwards, and your vet can advise on this...

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Asked by Erin

I found a tick attached to my dog the other day. What are the signs/symptoms of Lyme disease that I should be looking for?

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Answered by Dr Audrey Harvey BVSc (Hons), Veterinarian

Lyme disease is caused by a species of bacteria that is transmitted to dogs by ticks. Symptoms only develop in 5-10% of infected dogs and they don’t show up until week...

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Asked by Jamie

How do I treat diarrhea in my 5 year old dog?

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Answered by Dr Dave Brooks, BVetMed BSc MRCVS

Hi Jamie, good question and one that I cant answer completely because I cannot diagnose and treat your pet without physically examining him but here are some general g...

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