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Q. We are taking the dogs to Alaska this summer...

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Feb 24, 2016 8:53:00 PM By Barry Miller, DVM Mosquitos, Alaska, K9Advantix, Biting Flies, Dog, Flea and Tick, Flea & Tick,

Q. Dr. Barry, I have a question regarding ear mites and general body scratching.

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Feb 24, 2016 8:53:00 PM By Barry Miller, DVM Ear Mites, Scratching, Allergy, Flea and Tick, General Information,

Q. Our dog’s urination is now causing burn spots in the lawn.

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Feb 29, 2016 11:40:35 PM By Barry Miller, DVM urine, lawn burn, brewer's yeast, Urinary,

As a practicing veterinarian in the Mississippi River Delta region, I have seen hundreds of cases of heartworms. 

Heartworm larva passes to dogs (and cats!) from a mosquito bite and many people do not realize that ONE mosquito can transmit heartworm disease.

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May 26, 2016 5:23:04 PM By Barry Miller, DVM heartworm prevention, heartworms, dogs, cats, Heartworm, General Information,

Now that the Fourth of July is approaching and you are making all of your holiday plans, it is a good time to think about how the fireworks and all of those summer storms affect your pet's health.  

There are many ways that you can ease their anxieties of this time of year that will make a huge difference in the quality of life for your pet and family.

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Jun 17, 2016 5:04:13 PM By Barry Miller, DVM anxiety, holidays, noise, fear, behavior, dogs, storm, fireworks, Behavior, Stress & Anxiety,

There are many specific causes for seizures, including poisons, head trauma, brain cancer, heatstroke, liver disease, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), meningitis or encephalitis (inflammation around the spinal cord or of the brain), and canine distemper virus infection.

Seizures caused by these disorders are diagnosed by examination of the dog, blood tests, and X-rays. Modern veterinary technology even allows for a dog to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test, which provides images of the brain. The dog’s history often provides important clues to the cause of seizures.

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There are a couple reasons why a dog’s eyes become cloudy. Cataracts and nuclear sclerosis. Cataracts can occur at any age, while nuclear sclerosis does not usually interfere with a dog’s vision until it becomes quite pronounced in the late stages of life.

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Sep 13, 2016 1:32:29 PM By Dr. Barry Miller, DVM dog, eyes, cloudy, cataract, nuclear sclerosis, aging, Eye Health,

Tips and Treats for Thanksgiving

Can you smell it?

The wonderful aroma of Thanksgiving dinner permeating our home!

I can.

Everyone enjoys eating a little extra through out the holidays. 

Our pets do too! 

It is important to be careful of what and how much we feed our pets during the Holidays.  There is nothing worse than a pet having vomiting and diarrhea during our holiday celebrations.  And vet clinics are often closed or have reduced hours which can result in a visit to the emergency room.

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Nov 10, 2016 10:55:44 PM By Barry Miller DVM dog treats, dog treat recipes, healthy treats, , Digestive Health,

How do I stop my dog from barking all the time?
Barking is a common behavioral problem and is of special concern for
people who live close to their neighbors.

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Nov 16, 2016 9:43:06 PM By Barry Miller DVM barking, dogs, neighbors, barking, noisy dogs, barking dogs, Behavior,

8 Tips for Pet Friendly Travel


When taking a vacation that includes the family pet, you shouldn’t wait until the last minute
 to consider the animal’s needs. Keeping your pet safe so you can enjoy the time away
 together requires planning and preparation.

 

 

Tip #1. Visit Your Veterinarian

At least three weeks before traveling, make an appointment to see the veterinarian. While at the veterinary office:

• Tell veterinarian the travel destination, ask if they recommend any additional vaccinations or preventives for that          location
• Check to make sure that all vaccinations are up-to-date
• Make certain that parasite preventives are current
  If using a once-a-month dose preventive that will lapse while on vacation, make sure to obtain a refill to take on the trip
• If pets require prescriptive medications, check to make sure a prescription refill is not needed while traveling
• If a pet has not been healthy, have veterinarian determine if the animal is fit to travel, and if the mode of travel is safe for its health
• Request a copy of the animal’s health and shot records
• If not already done, microchip pet, just in case your pet is separated from you while on vacation

 Tip #2. Bring Emergency Information

  • To be fully prepared, a document containing information necessary during an emergency should be compiled and placed in a location for easy access while traveling.
  • Include:
  • Your contact information
  • Emergency contact information of a friend or relative
  • Veterinarian’s name, address, telephone number
  • In case of an emergency, have a list of contact information for veterinarians and emergency clinics that are available in vacationing area
  • Copy of pet’s medical history, shot records, dietary needs
  • Prescription information, complete with dosage requirements and dispensing times
  • Picture of pet
  • Microchip registration information

 

Tip #3. Pet Identification

  • Just in case you and your pet become separated while on vacation, before the trip begins make sure to:
  • Check that the information registered with the microchip is registered and up-to-date
  • Fit animal with a collar and securely attach its local dog tag, rabies tag, and an identification tag that contains the following information:
  1. Your name
  2. Your cell phone number

 

Tip #4. Safety in Car

  • If traveling by car, make sure animal has an area where they can rest and relax in comfort and safety. Much like a seatbelt for people, pets should be protected with a secured strap or harness when the vehicle is moving. If pets are not used to traveling or are not used to being securely contained within a vehicle, before the start of the trip, it is important to:
  1. Make sure the strap or harness is tailored to fit the animal
  2. Take pet on short rides to get them used to the motion and to being confined

 

Tip #5. Crossing State Lines

  • When traveling across state lines, certain states require proof of rabies vaccination. Remember to have shot records where they can be easily accessed

Tip #6. Travel by Plane

When considering air travel with a pet, keep in mind:

  1. Some airlines may only allow animals to travel in the cargo hold, and in that case:
  2. Breeds that include brachycephalic or snub-nosed dogs such as boxers and bulldogs, and brachycephalic cat breeds such as Himalayan and Persians, should never travel in the cargo hold
  3. Some airlines have canine breed restrictions
  4. Most airlines will maintain the right to refuse to board any animals that exhibit any type of aggressive behaviors
  • When traveling on an airline that requires animals to travel in a crate, be certain to obtain a crate that matches the airline’s specifications.

Crates should:

  1. Be big enough for the animal to sit, stand, and rest comfortably
  2. Include an attached lick water bottle
  3. Have an attached cop of veterinary records and medication requirements
  4. Be identified with the pet name, family name, and cell phone contact information

To help pet with this part of the trip:

  1. Do not wait until the last minute to introduce the animal to the crate, give them time at home to become accustomed to going in and being confined
  2. Make sure the pet is wearing a collar that is safe and has the proper identification attached
  3. If necessary, discuss with veterinarian the animal’s need for relaxing techniques or for medications that would be safe to use with animal on the airplane

Tip #7. Airline Reservation

  • To make the flight easier:
  1. When possible, book direct flights
  2. Book flight during an off-peak time, smaller numbers of passengers mean handlers are not as busy, ensuring better care of the animal
  3. Travel on the same plane as your pet
  4. Make sure to let the airline desk and attendant know that your family pet is either with you on board or is in the cargo hold
  5. Have an extra leash, copy of veterinary records, current picture, and microchip information in carry-on luggage

Tip #8. Ask your Veterinarian if your pet would benefit from Calming products or prescriptions to deal with anxiety or Motion Sickness.

  • Natural Calming Products help your pets deal with the stress hormones produced when in the car. I recommend Stress Away Calming Chews, EZ Chew Calming Support and Vetri Science Composure Bite Size Chews.
  • Thundershirts can also provide comfort to your pet while in the car.
  • There are several prescription medications that can be used for anxiety, for example Clomicalm and Acepromazine.
  • There is a prescription medications that can be used for motion sickness, for example Cerenia.

Enjoy the summer and if you can bring your pet along for the ride!

To your pet's good health, 

 

Dr. Barry

Nov 21, 2016 10:42:26 PM By Barry Miller Pet travel, traveling, General Information,
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