This page serves as a forum for us to provide answers to
general questions posed by our clients and friends. The
answers provided are for informational and educational
purposes only, and are supplements to, not a substitute for,
the judgment of a licensed veterinarian. Any serious
questions regarding your pet's health or behavior should be
addressed individually by telephone or through an office
visit. Questions
for the FAQs page can be submitted by surface mail or
e-mail. Our e-mail address is
WBAH@comcast.net.
Personal responses to individual questions should NOT be expected.
We will post answers to selected questions as often as
possible. No personal, identifying information will be
included in our responses. In depth discussions on a
number of other topics can be found on the
Client Handouts page.
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My pet
hardly ever goes outside. Does he/she really need to be
vaccinated?
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My dog was recently
diagnosed with hip dysplasia. What exactly is hip
dysplasia and what are my treatment options?
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When is the best time
to spay/neuter my pet?
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How do I know when it is the right time to
euthanize my pet?
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My dog/cat hardly ever goes outside. Does he/she really
need heartworm testing and prevention?
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My cat has recently been urinating/defecating outside of the
litter box. Is there anything that I can do about this?
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How old is my cat/dog in human years?
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My groomer recently said that my dog's anal sacs were very
full. What are anal sacs anyway and should I be
concerned?
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My veterinarian recently recommended preanesthetic blood work
for my young, apparently healthy pet. Is the blood work
really necessary?
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I am planning on taking a trip with my pet. Is there
anything special I need to know?
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I have recently seen several commercials and print
advertisements regarding less expensive prescription
medications for my pet that I can purchase by mail or over the internet.
Can't I just buy my pet's medications through them and save a
little money?
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My yard has numerous brown spots where my dog(s) have been
urinating. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
I have heard of products that are supposed to prevent the
problem.
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My cat frequently vomits up undigested food shortly after
eating. Should I be concerned and is there anything I
can do about it?
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I am considering taking my dog to one of the local off leash
parks. Is there anything I should know before going?
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What should I do if I suspect that an animal is being
mistreated or abused?
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I have been told that my pet needs "Sub Q" fluids and that I
should be able to give these fluids at home. What are
Sub Q fluids and how do I give them?
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Twice now I have brought in new kittens to be examined that I
believed were female only to be told that they were
both male. How do I tell the difference between
male and female kittens?
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Recently I have heard reports that ProHeart 6 has been
recalled because of adverse reactions. What does this
recall mean, how does it affect my dog who has received
ProHeart 6 in the past, and what I should do for future
heartworm prevention?
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What's the best way to remove skunk smell from my dog or cat?
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Recently I have been hearing a lot about a new strain of dog
flu. Can you please
tell me more about this disease.
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I just noticed that one of my pet's teeth is discolored
compared to the other teeth. Can you please tell me what
this means.
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Do you have any advice for instructing my children on how to
interact with dogs they don't know or meet on the street or
sidewalk?
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I have heard that there are a lot fewer veterinary schools
than there are medical schools. Exactly how many veterinary
schools are there in the U.S.?
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It seems like most of the veterinarians I hear about work with
pets. What other career opportunities are available to
veterinarians?
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