TV3 vet: video of viewers’ pet questions: bald dogs, itchy cats and more

To watch the video of this week’s questions, click here.

The following queries were sent in by TV3 viewers: to find out the answers, watch the video.

  1. I have a ten year old Labrador cross who seems to have developed bald patches in his coat; some of these patches are sore looking any suggestions! Sarah, Co Mayo
  2. My eight year old Newfoundland is constantly licking his paws. He has been treated for fleas, is on Metacam for arthritis and does not seem to have harvest mites. What can I do to stop him from doing this? Tina, Carlow
  3. Are there any natural products which can help cats with mobility problems? Gina, Dublin
  4. My young cat is always scratching his head sometimes breaking the skin and making it bleed. What can I do to prevent this? Ian, Limerick
  5. What should you use when brushing your dog’s teeth? Jackie, Kerry
  6. On average how long can a small dog live to? For example King Charles? Mary Louth
  7. What can i give to my dog to help ease his bowel movements as he is very constipated? Sean, Waterford
  8. We have a 6 month old rough collie. When is the best time to get her neutered? Sharon, Cork
  9. My 9year old yorkie has squishy lump on neck that won’t squeeze but is there 1 year. The vet said it looks like cyst and is ok. Should it not be removed? Thanks. Jane, Galway
  10. My Lab has lately developed heavy breathing is there anything I can give him to ease this? He is 12 plus. Kevin, Kilkenny

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Pete Wedderburn

PETE WEDDERBURN BVM&S CertVR MRCVS qualified as a veterinarian from Edinburgh, Scotland in 1985. His mission in life is to communicate high quality information to pet owners, in any way that this can be done.
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