Scaley white flakey skin.Q: I have a cross collie he seems to have a skin problem.he keeps on biteing and scratching agresivley just above his tail and back.there is alot of dry flakey skin,looks like fish scales.what can ido? A: -
Lab mixQ: I have an 8 year old lab mix. she didn't have a very good diet before i brought her home last year. she is still very active and jumps for her frisbee but i would like to get her on a healthier diet and some supplements but i don't know where to start. she has a mixed diet of dry/canned dog food and table scraps. are the the dog foods aimed at senior dogs really any help? she also has a dull coat so i would like to give her a multivitamin along with something for her joints. thank you for your time. A: The products that meet your needs are as follows:|vita chews vitamins|brite coat xs capsules, and,|super joint enhancer.
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Ear mitesQ: Is there a pill for the treatment of ear mites? i've heard that heart-worm medicine for dogs takes care of ear-mites. thank you. A: The only heartworm medication that also covers ear mites is revolution that is applied topically once a month.
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AllergyQ: My dog has what looks like dandruff on her mid back i have started giving her weekly baths with a medicated shampoo it has helped but she still has the flakes. is there anything else i can do? A: Try pet meds aloe vera shampoo. also try adding digestive enzymes to food like prozyme and flax seed oil at dose of 1 tea per 20 pounds of body weight daily. try a natural diet like pet guard or california natural over a few months
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Bladder cancerQ: How long can a 15 year old dog live with this condition ? and at that age is it adviseable to treat aggresively ? thank you. susan A: Dogs can live variable periods with this disease, and usually most people will choose palliative treatment with drug called piroxicam which can help with symptoms and allow them to live comfortably for months.
