In the last couple of hours our 16 month old chihuahua has developed a kind of mini electric shock every few seconds. It is definitely not hiccups and is worrying us greatly. Any advice please?

Our vet says: You should get your dog checked by your local vet. It is impossible to say what it could be without seeing your dog but you should seek attention.

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Red testicles

Category: general | Submitted: 03-Feb-10 12:41PM | viewed 1199 times

Julie asks:

I have a four year old staffordshire bull terrier who has not been neutered. His testicles are extremely red and peel off after a few days. They are tender and he does struggle to sit properly when this happens. It is the fourth time in as many months that he has had this.

Our vet says: This does sound very painful. It is worth considering if he could be coming into contact with something which is causing this e.g chemicals used in the home.
It is worth asking your vet to check this when it happens again as you may be able to get a cream or ointment for the problem. Of course it is best to find and treat the underlying cause but sometimes this can be difficult to find and symptomatic treatment may be necessary to prevent pain and discomfort for your dog.

Weeping eyes

Category: general | Submitted: 16-Jul-09 05:22PM | viewed 77016 times

Lucy asks about Maisy (cat) :

We brought our 9 week old kitten home today and she has weeping eyes. Her eyes themselves seem bright and clear with no swelling and she is lively. I have tried wiping it away with a luke warm damp cotton wool ball, but it has come back. She is going to the vets on Tuesday for her vaccinations. Should I take her sooner?

Our vet says: Yes, you should take her along to your vet sooner. If her eyes are weeping they are probably uncomfortable for her and the cause of the weeping needs to be investigated.

Mange

Category: general | Submitted: 15-Jul-09 09:25AM | viewed 77013 times

Gemma asks:

How can I tell if my dog has mange?

Our vet says: Mange is diagnosed by taking skin scrapes and examining them under a microscope to find the mites or their eggs. Obviously this is not something which you should try to do yourself.

Mating in first heat

Category: general | Submitted: 03-Jul-09 07:41PM | viewed 92962 times

Sarah asks:

My 15 month Shi Tzu is nearing the end of her first heat, but during it she has mated with our other male dog. It is most likely she is pregnant. The only thing is I hear it is dangerous to get pregnant during the first heat and can cost her life. Is this true? Please respond quickly as we will need to take her to the vet to get an injection for termination if it threatens her life.

Our vet says: Any pregnancy at any time is a risk to the mother. Obviously first pregnancies in younger dogs can be problematic, but all pregnancies carry some element of risk to both the bitch and the puppies. You will have to decide if you want a pregnancy to go ahead at this time especially as this was unplanned. Ask your vet for further advice.

Hamster's eyes

Category: general | Submitted: 30-Jun-09 04:17PM | viewed 96147 times

Stacey asks:

I've recently got a new hamster. I noticed this morning that her eye appears slightly puffy and watery. I have used sterile water and sterile cotton buds to clean her eye and it does seem to have reduced the puffiness but it is still watery. She is still her usual self, running round the cage, eating and drinking, she still loves being stroked and picked up. What could be causing this problem and how can we sort it out? Thanks, Stacey.

Our vet says: Even though your hamster still seems well in herself it would be wise to take her along for a check by your local vet. It sounds as if her eyes might be quite uncomfortable. It is necessary to be able to examine the eyes to tell you what could be the cause of this problem and how to treat it. Hamsters can become unwell very quickly so it is always best to get them checked promptly if you notice any problem.


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