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 email.  Our email 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.

1. My pet hardly ever goes outside.  Does he/she really need to be vaccinated?
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2. My dog was recently diagnosed with hip dysplasia.  What exactly is hip dysplasia and what are my treatment options?
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3. When is the best time to spay/neuter my pet?
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4. How do I know when it is the right time to euthanize my pet?
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5. My dog/cat hardly ever goes outside.  Does he/she really need heartworm testing and prevention?
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6. 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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7. How old is my cat/dog in human years?
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8. 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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9. My veterinarian recently recommended preanesthetic blood work for my young, apparently healthy pet.  Is the blood work really necessary?
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10. I am planning on taking a trip with my pet.  Is there anything special I need to know?
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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. What should I do if I suspect that an animal is being mistreated or abused?
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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. What's the best way to remove skunk smell from my dog or cat?
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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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