Sorry, but we are unable to answer veterinary questions. We do have some helpful information about common pets, as well as general pet care information on this site, but if you have an animal health concern, please contact your personal veterinarian. There are also many resources available on the Internet, such as lists of Pet Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) -- the answer to your question might already be there. Check out these helpful sites: http://www.thepetcenter.

Veterinarians who have case files and post-mortem results in cases where renal failure is involved and the clients were feeding recalled food are encouraged to contact FDA through the complaint coordinator in their state. To find your coordinator, visit www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html.

Use free. Also helpful when buying pets is the name part: buy <pet> <name> that lets you call your new pet by a name of your own choosing. Don't worry if you pick a name and it says 'this is not a suitable name for a pet', just pick another name.(top)

We always observe pets carefully for signs of illness. In an acute emergency, we will transport your pet to the veterinarian immediately. Otherwise, we will call you first. At the interview, a form is completed giving us permission to have your pet treated by your veterinarian. In case we cannot reach him/her, we have a vet-on-call that has an ongoing relationship with us of 17 years duration. There are local emergency clinics in Rockville and Hyattstown that can be reached 24 hours a day.

Well, if you read the book Pottenger's Cats you will find that the only cats that got sick were the cats eating the cooked meat. A possible reason for this, according to animal nutritionists, is because raw meat helps to stimulate your pet's highly acidic digestive system. A carnivore's digestive system is said to kill the bacteria that causes food poisoning. Only humans cook meat.

Your Webkinz pet will be fine. The only level that will go down is your pet's happiness, because your pet is going to miss you. Your pet will be very happy to see you when you get back.

Should your pet fall ill in your absence, and it is not an emergency, we will telephone you for your instructions. Should an emergency arise, your pet will be taken either to your own personal veterinarian or to the nearest available veterinarian depending on the circumstances and/or the nature of the emergency. Should the "Veterinarian Release Form" you filled out at the initial meeting contain specific instructions, your instructions will be followed.

Getting a tattoo when your immune system isn't at 100% isn't a good idea. You're going to need your strength and your white blood cells to heal your tattoo, something your body won't be able to do if it's already doing battle against virus and bacteria. Not to mention the fact that it's very inconsiderate to bring your illness into the tattoo studio and risk passing the germs onto others, particularly your artist.

To quote Charlene, "I have been on the diet for 5 1/2 months and I can tell you that there is no looking back. I feel better than I have ever in my life and I'm not even symptom-free. If you have the book start with the beginner diet on page 51. If you have trouble finding the Dry Curd Cottage Cheese (a.k.a DCCC) go to the website: scdiet.org and go to Resources section or let us know where you live and maybe we can help you. The Chicken soup is wonderful.

If your pet shows any signs of illness, including loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in water consumption or changes in urination, please consult your veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. If you are unable to reach your veterinarian and suspect your pet is gravely ill, you may call the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 for emergency advice (a $60 fee applies).

Yes ? antifreeze ingestion, certain rodenticides and some medications. Certain lilies have been shown to cause kidney failure if consumed by cats. Grapes have been reported to cause kidney failure in dogs and may affect cats. Physical damage from trauma and cancerous conditions can also cause kidney damage. The professional team hired by Menu began contacting consumers on Thursday March 23, 2007.

The best thing that pet parents can do right now is: The best thing that pet parents can do right now is: If you have not already done so, examine your pet’s food products and if they fall into the categories identified as contaminated or most recently recalled, discontinue use of that food immediately. For a complete list of affected brands and product codes, please visit the FDA’s website on the pet food recall. You can also check our list of recalled products.

However, there are also a few ways to try to boost your milk supply. Nurse often - this goes to supply and demand and often is the only trick needed. Make sure your baby is satisfying all her sucking needs at your breast. Look into getting some mother's tea. This can usually be found at your health food store. While you're there, pick up some fenugreek in capsule form. Taking three capsules three times a day can really boost your milk supply.

Yes! Pets can have serious periodontal disease or other disease processes that will cause bad breath, and any of these require immediate attention. Call for an appointment. Dr. Carol Black will assess your pet's underlying problem(s) and will recommend an appropriate course of treatment.

Yes. Heartworms can be a very serious problem for both dogs and cats, especially those in mosquito-infested areas, as mosquitoes are a vector and intermediate host for the pest. Heartworms can kill or seriously debilitate pets that are infected with them. That’s because heartworms live in the bloodstream, lungs, and heart of infected pets. Your veterinarian can do a blood test to determine if your pet has heartworm disease.

For more information regarding alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, and mental health issues, click Resources at the bottom of any page on this Web site. To locate agencies and organizations that provide services, click Getting Treatment [hyperlink].

There is a test at the website: http://netaddiction.com/resources/parents_test.htm that could help you evaluate this situation.

The Boiler Challenge is for everyone--physical abilities need not be an issue. We pride ourselves on being all-inclusive. We can accommodate patrons with physical disabilities as long as we have prior notice.

Yes. However, we have tried to minimize the need to cut DaVinci Slate and Shake by providing five shingle widths in each bundle. This way, a contractor can easily arrange the shingles to insure that a whole shingle falls on the gable end, thus eliminating any need to make a cut. In the rare case where a shingle does need to be cut at the gable end, cuts are made on the inside edge of the shingle. This way, only the finished factory edge is visible from the ground.

Parents are encouraged to call the school prior to 11 a.m. each day their student is absent. Parents must follow procedures for excusing students. A voice messaging system is available; the phone number is 952-975-8001. For Spanish: Mi hijo/a estara ausente de la escuela o tiene una cit ahoy. Llame a la escuela: 952-975-6855. For Somolian: Ilmahaygu ma iman doono dugsiga ama wuxuu Leeyahay ballan takjtar. Soo wac dugsiga: 952-975-2444.

You must contact Dr. Katrina Wade, Dr. Laurie Byrne or the attending covering the ED for that shift. Do not leave a message with a secretary, nurse or another resident. Sick days or call off days must be made up since one of your peers that month will be picking up the shift for you. If possible, you should find a replacement for your shift. Grades/Evaluations will be held and incomplete until you have fulfilled all obligations of the rotation.

Research does support this theory, yes. Miscarriage is very unusual in women with HG - seemingly a lot less common than with morning sickness in general - but it's important that the HG doesn't run out of control. The few cases of miscarriage we hear about are usually in women who had very severe HG that was allowed to escalate - they were often tube fed eventually but weren't offered either this or drugs earlier in the pregnancy. But these cases are extremely rare.

Persistent coughing may be a sign of underlying disease such as heart disease or pneumonia. Sneezing may be a sign of infection of the upper respiratory tract (nose or the sinuses). Contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.

We are available on the phone ? call 1-866-478-3417 to reach a counselor. You also have the option to review all the information on our website ? we address nearly all the concerns you might have on the website. Simply follow the links and read the detailed information. If you wish ? you can visit Dr. Gian ? where our Medical Director addresses visitor concerns.

These records requests are permitted under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and compliance is required for Alaska Medicaid participants. Sources: Federal Register/August 28, 2006/Rules and Regulations; State 7AAC 85.300: 7 AAC 85.900; AS 18.05.040

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