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Upside down fish!

Species: aquatic | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 06-Feb-07 | viewed 5561 times

Gillian asks about Jess (aquatic - Black Moor, N) :

I have had my black moor fish for 3 months and all of a sudden he floats at the top of the tank upside-down. He can swim but its like if he stops swimming he goes straight to the top. The only thing I can see that is different with him is one of his eyes is bigger than the other. He is still eating as well can you please help me? I don't want him to die. Thanks

Samantha says: Unfortunately this does sound quite serious. Bulging eyes can be a sign of septicaemia. The swimming upside down is indicative of a problem with the swim bladder. There are many possible causes of swim bladder problems including bacterial and parasitic diseases. You may be wise to get in contact with a vet in your area with an interest in fish. It would be wise to get the water in the tank tested, especially for nitrates since high nitrate levels may be implicated in swim bladder problems. I hope this helps but you really need to get in contact with a vet who has a specialist interest in fish; your local practice may be able to help you find one.

Dog attack

Species: dog | Category: other | Submitted: 06-Feb-07 | viewed 6147 times

Sally asks about hamish (dog - westie, M) (age 0 years, 11 months):

My dog, not yet 1 year old was attacked by 3 bull terriers in my own home. They jumped into my garden and chased my dog inside; they attacked my dog quite badly. My question is, how if this was to happen again do I get the attacking dog to let go of my dog, without causing any further injury to my dog?

Samantha says: I am so sorry to hear this; what a terrible thing to happen! If it does occur again the best thing to do is to throw a bucket of cold water over the dogs; hopefully that will separate them. Do not attempt to pull the dog off as you may get bitten badly. Perhaps you could try to contact the local dog warden - they should not be allowed to wander around like this.

Eye

Species: cat | Category: other | Submitted: 06-Feb-07 | viewed 6149 times

Christine asks about Tommy (cat - not known, N) :

Cat had scratch on eye 3 wks ago. Treatment with fucithalmic gel. Old cat, (approx. 15), not clearing up. Cloudy area on eye. Vet says needs op. to scrape off, sew 3rd eyelid down for 3-wks. there are no blood vessels to damaged area, should slough off but isn't. Want to know do you think it will heal in time without op. already cost over £100. How successful do you think op will be? Is it worth it and trauma to cat? At moment eye is only part open, bit watery. Don't know what to do for best for cat . Please help a.s.a.p. Thanks Christine.

Samantha says: Ulcers which do not heal are always a difficult problem and it sounds as if your vet is taking the next logical step. These ulcers are almost certainly painful for cats although some animals are very stoic and you would never know they are in discomfort. In your cat's case it sounds as if the ulcer is unlikely to heal on its own and needs surgical help. The third eyelid will help to heal the ulcer by acting like a kind of living bandage if it is sutured in place for a while. There is of course no guarantee but this type of procedure often has good results. As to your question of whether it is worth it for your cat; in terms of pain relief - definitely!

Stomach problem in cat

Species: cat | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 06-Feb-07 | viewed 6572 times

Terry asks:

I have a 10 month old male cat. His poo has always been quite soft since we've had him but now it has become very runny with some blood in as well. Could you advise please?

Samantha says: Cats can have sensitive tummies just like people. You could try feeding him a diet which is formulated for cats with sensitive stomachs. In general you should avoid changing your cat's diet too much and when you do change brands of cat food do so very gradually and slowly. You could try feeding your cat a very bland diet for the next few days (such as plain chicken or white fish) and provide plenty of fresh drinking water. If your cat does not get better or if at any time you think your cat is unwell or in discomfort you should take him to the vet. Treatment will be required if your pet has an infectious cause of diarrhoea. You should practice good hygiene when handling your cat and the faeces since some problems can be passed on to humans.

Horse health

Category: general | Submitted: 06-Feb-07 | viewed 5222 times

Heather asks:

I have a 3 week old foal born 11 January a complete surprise; the problem is she has the runs bad, but she is running around and eating and drinking fine. Is there anything I could give her to help or have you any suggestions? Thanks

Samantha says: Sometimes foals can get diarrhoea when their dam has her first oestrus cycle following foaling. Of course there may be other causes too such as bacteria or viruses. Since your foal is bright and active it is hopefully not too serious but young foals can quickly become dehydrated and really poorly so I would advise you to get her checked by your vet.

Castration

Species: dog | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 05-Feb-07 | viewed 6909 times

Roy asks about Bart (dog - Golder Retriever, M) (age 0 years, 10 months):

Our golden retriever was castrated at 7 months old (to avoid future medical problems). He is now 10 months old and is exhibiting very masculine behaviour in terms of seeking out radios, mounting and possessive aggression. Is it feasible that the operation was not done correctly and is there some hormonal test to verify this? We understand that the procedure does not take away all this behaviour but it does seem excessive compared to our previous dog.

Samantha says: All dogs are different and you probably have a different character completely in Bart compared to your last dog. It is hard to imagine that a routine castration could be incomplete and I really doubt that this would be the problem. Bart is becoming mature now and as a near adult dog will try to assert himself within his "pack". You must ensure that you maintain your place in the hierarchy as leader and all people in the family should be dominant to Bart. Get him to a training class and do some basic obedience commands. He should perform a "sit" to obtain rewards such as food, walks, games etc. Make him wait to eat until you have eaten your own meal and do not feed him from the table. Ensure that he sleeps downstairs and does not get up on the sofa or beds at all. Even castrated males will mount and perform copulatory movements; if you still feel concerned about the castration go back to your vet and they will be able to let you know if there were any concerns at the time of surgery. However you probably just have a dominant male type character and he will need careful management. Get in contact with a local behaviourist sooner rather than later if you have difficulties with him.

Floppy tail

Species: dog | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 05-Feb-07 | viewed 5313 times

Jason asks about bingo (dog - golden retriever, M) (age 3 years, 3 months):

Bingo's tail is normally straight and constantly wagging but today it is between his legs and very droopy. Apart from this he is himself do you know the possible reason for this?

Samantha says: It is difficult to know the reason for this; unless he has been for a swim recently? Dogs who like swimming sometimes seem to overdo it and can get a flaccid tail for a few days. If it is this it usually resolves. If he is not a swimmer get him to the vet to be checked. Likewise if you do think it is due to him swimming recently take him to the vet if it does not seem to get better in the next few days.

Moving house

Species: cat | Category: behaviour | Submitted: 05-Feb-07 | viewed 6081 times

Christine asks about Ernie (cat - mixed, M) (age 6 years, 3 months):

I moved house 6 weeks ago-- Ernie was OK for first 2 weeks, then decided to return to former house, as yet unoccupied.... brought back 7 times, but was pounced on the last time by next door cat and fled in terror--is now living outside the old house, in a nearby field. Today I managed to lure him into the old house, thank goodness as its very cold. I'm scared of bringing him to the new house, as I'm sure I shall never catch him if he runs away again. There will be new people moving into the old house soon, who also have a male neutered tom, so I shall have to make a decision as to what to do. Is it possible to get some sort of sedation for him, and how effective is such a thing likely to be? End of wits is approaching fast this has been going on for four weeks.

Samantha says: I can understand your concern. If I were in this situation I would bring Ernie back to your new house. Be prepared to keep him in for at least a month. Make sure that you get as much unpacking done as soon as possible so that all the disruption in the household is over and Ernie can settle. Provide a quiet place for Ernie to go with a safe basket or box for him to hide in. Make sure Ernie can get up high to survey his new home before he moves around it. Use litter trays in quiet areas away from his feeding area and clean them as soon possible after they are used. A product called Feliway (a feline pheromone) may help Ernie to settle in his new home; you can get it as a diffuser or spray. Keep all visitors and change to a minimum while Ernie settles in his new house. If things are really bad you could talk to your vet about a sedative but this will not get him used to his new home any faster and could in fact delay his adjustment. I hope it all goes well for you and Ernie.

Rapid weight loss

Species: cat | Category: other | Submitted: 05-Feb-07 | viewed 6143 times

Naomi asks:

My 15 month old cat has suddenly lost weight to the point of the hips showing. She also has developed very bad breath. She isn't drinking excessively and her urine is normal. I suspected kidney problems. She also seems fine in herself and is eating well. Do you have any suggestions please? Many thanks

Samantha says: You need to get her to the vet promptly. A young cat should not lose weight rapidly like this. If she has developed bad breath it is possible that she has a problem with her mouth such as gingivitis or dental problems.

Urinary

Category: general | Submitted: 05-Feb-07 | viewed 5656 times

Allison asks:

My 4 month old border collie seems to have a weak bladder (leaking small amounts of urine when she has been outside)

Samantha says: You should get her checked at the vets in case she has a urinary problem such as cystitis. However this may be a behavioural issue. Often young bitches who have a gentle, submissive character will express their excitement and submissiveness by producing a small amount of urine. This tends to occur when they are approached by their owners or strangers or perhaps when owners return home. This is a normal canine behaviour and would help to appease a dominant animal; however we humans do not appreciate it in the way it is intended. If this is the problem try to keep all greetings and interactions very low key and reward calm confident behaviour where possible. As she grows older if you encourage her to be confident she may grow out of it.

Toilet habits

Species: cat | Category: behaviour | Submitted: 05-Feb-07 | viewed 6138 times

Pamela asks:

My cat is 13 years old, she has always done her business outside as she will not use a litter tray. In the last 3 months she does her business anywhere in the house. She has a cat flap to outside. 1 year ago the vet diagnosed a very bad heart. Do you think the two are connected and I cannot have her doing it in the house as I have young children.

Samantha says: This is a difficult situation for you. As pets get older they can sometimes have difficulty with toileting for a variety of reasons. It may be that there is another cat in the neighbourhood which your cat is frightened of, so she does not like to go outside to relieve herself. Equally she may have a medical problem such as slight diarrhoea, constipation or urinary problems which make it difficult for her to go in the correct place. Sometimes as cats age they can show signs of senility too and this often results in a loss of house-training. Your cat's heart problem may possibly be a factor in this problem. Apart from suggesting that you get your cat checked at the vet to ensure that there is no underlying medical problem you could try providing a litter tray in a quiet, sheltered place in the house. Many people provide litter trays near to the cat's food which they do not like. Neither do they like to go to the litter tray if it is in a busy area of the house (such as the kitchen or hallway) too close to entrances to the house, or already dirty (clean it out after every use or provide more than one tray). If this does not work try providing litter of different types since it may be this she does not like. I hope you find something which helps. Incidentally, if the problem is due to your cat feeling insecure about a cat outdoors a product called Feliway may help. You can get this from your vet.

Anal bleeding

Species: cat | Category: other | Submitted: 05-Feb-07 | viewed 6375 times

Alan asks about winston (cat - not known, N) :

Kitten is 10 weeks old and has started dribbling blood from it's bum after he has opened his bowels.

Samantha says: This could be a sign of a gastrointestinal problem, especially if there is also diarrhoea. It could also mean that there is a problem with the anal glands. You do need to take your kitten to the vet.

I need some sleep!

Species: cat | Category: nutrition | Submitted: 05-Feb-07 | viewed 6260 times

Elizabeth asks about Wella (cat - not known, N) :

We re-homed a 2 year old cat around 3 months ago from a rescue sanctuary. The first few days we had her Wella slept on our bed but after about 2 days we kept our bedroom door closed and she would be silent for the whole night until she heard our alarm in the morning at which point she would meow until we opened the door. Around a week ago Wella started waking us up in the night with a very loud meow. We tried getting up and giving her some attention, then closing the door and going back to bed - she continues meowing, we have tried feeding her (she eats then comes back and howls) and encouraging her to go outside - she comes back in and howls (she has a cat flap which she uses). The only thing that stops her meowing is letting her into the bedroom. But she doesn't settle - she'll then proceed to walk around, play, walk all over us on the bed, stand on the pillow and meow at us- and then eventually sleep at the end of the bed - allowing us to get a bit of sleep until she wakes up starts the process again - I think she is trying to get our attention, as soon as we get up to acknowledge her, she is quiet - she is also a cat who likes attention - she follows us around and will always sit near us. Something must have changed in the last few days to stop her happily spending the night doing whatever cat's do and leaving us in peace to get some sleep - ideally we would like to go back to keeping her out of the bedroom at night and for her remaining quiet until the morning. What do you suggest has changed? The reason we keep her out of our bedroom is this (our second problem)... In the first few days Wella had a habit of leaving marks sometime when she sat down - we put it down to an upset tummy following the fact she was getting used to a new family surroundings. It stopped then only seemed to happen a few times, until it started happening frequently again. We took her to the vet who expressed her anal glands. However, the problem remains - I don't think it is

Samantha says: Young cats such as Wella can sometimes be playful at night. Remember that cats are nocturnal by nature and may happily be active at night then sleep all day. I think that Wella wants your time and attention during the night and since you have rewarded her nocturnal behaviour with your attention and food you will have reinforced the behaviour. You will now have to try to encourage Wella to behave differently at night and this may not be easy! Try to give Wella some attention and active games such as chasing a string or ball in the early evening followed by a good meal before you go to bed. At night you should keep your bedroom door closed and not go to her or acknowledge her in any way (including shouting at her). Her behaviour will probably get worse for a while but don't give up. Keep on ignoring her completely at night and do not get up to her, talk to her or feed her. If you give in to her demands at all you will have taken yourself right back to the beginning so make sure you and anyone else in the house are fully committed to the process (and ready for some really bad nights at first). You could also try to make sure she is in another part of the house completely so that she does not disturb you by crying outside your bedroom door (if this is possible). If this does not work you could try getting another cat to keep her company- it does sometimes work but is obviously a commitment you should think about carefully. As regards her leaving marks where she has been sitting it would be worth checking that she does not have diarrhoea and getting her anal glands expressed regularly (they can fill up quite quickly) failing this talk to your vet again about it. I hope it works out for you and Wella.

Benefits

Category: general | Submitted: 04-Feb-07 | viewed 5352 times

Sharrice asks about harleyandcharley (dog - german shepardxrottweiller, M) (age 0 years, 2 months):

If I take the two dogs to the vets is there any help I can get with vet bills as I am on income support?

Samantha says: You could contact your local practices to find out if they would do anything for you. Otherwise you need to get in contact with charities such as the Blue Cross and PDSA. You could visit their web sites to find out if you would be eligible for free veterinary treatment.

Skin problems

Species: dog | Category: general | Submitted: 04-Feb-07 | viewed 4626 times

Sharrice asks about harleyandcharley (dog - german shepardxrottweiller, M) (age 0 years, 2 months):

I put some flea drops on Harley and Charley and wondered if that has irritated his skin. It was not for puppies.

Samantha says: Sometimes flea drops can cause local irritation to the skin; generally it occurs in the spot where you applied the drops.

pancreatic tumour

Species: dog | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 04-Feb-07 | viewed 6528 times

Stephanie asks:

My 4 year old dog has had 1 seizure, she is fit and healthy and active. The vet said her glucose levels were very low, therefore she has a pancreatic tumour. Is there a definitive test that will confirm or reject this diagnosis? He won't do any x rays as he said the tumour- if there is one won't show up... Help please.

Samantha says: Your vet is right that a tumour probably wouldn't show up on an x-ray and ultrasound scans are not generally much help either. The signs of a fit and low blood glucose levels would fit with your vet's suggestion of a pancreatic tumour. You really need to discuss your concerns with your vet. This is not an easy disease for vets to give a definitive diagnosis for and you need to work closely with your vet to decide what further diagnostic or treatment steps may be most appropriate for your dog and situation.

Has my cat had a fit? What caused it?

Category: general | Submitted: 04-Feb-07 | viewed 5898 times

Lesley asks:

My cat had a funny turn this morning - after behaving completely normally. He suddenly appeared to stagger around the room trying to get to the furthest edges and bumping into the walls and furniture. He lay down and was breathing really hard. After 15 minutes or so he appears to have returned to normal but it was very worrying and we are constantly watching his every move now.

Samantha says: This does sound worrying. If he does not seem to return completely to normal take him to the vet as soon as possible. It is difficult to say what it could have been so it may happen again. Problems such as a stroke or fit could cause strange signs like this as could some type of respiratory distress. Such problems may be more common in older cats. You should keep him in over night so that you can keep an eye on him. Contact your vet tomorrow to let them know what happened and see if they think your cat should be seen.

Buying a non hip-scored pup

Species: dog | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 04-Feb-07 | viewed 6885 times

Anna asks:

We have been searching for a Spanish Water dog for some time now, and I have recently been in contact with a breeder who will have a litter available in March. This breeder is not part of the SWD club and other SWD breeders have told me that although she does show her dogs, she does not agree that hip scoring and eye testing are necessary precautions for this breed. No other pups are available until the end of the summer and this March litter would be ideal timing for us. Would we be stupid to buy a puppy of this breed who's parents had not been hip and eye scored? Advice would be much appreciated.

Samantha says: Although in the short term a pup from this litter would be ideal for you it is necessary to think about the entire lifetime of the dog. If you did get a pup and it ends up having problems of any sort it will inevitably cost you some money at the vet's. There is no absolute guarantee that a hip scored and eye tested pup will never have any problems but it does give you some indication of the possibilities in the future. Also it is a sign of a very responsible breeder who has these things done and this may be an indication of their dedication to their pups in other ways too. Your decision must be yours alone but getting a pup is a long term commitment and all aspects should be given careful consideration. Other points to consider when choosing a pup are; can you see the parents? What are their temperaments like? Have the pups been raised in kennels or in the house? How have they been socialised to animals, people and noise? This is even more important in a pup raised in a kennel. Does the pup look healthy? Never go for that sad looking, frightened pup in the corner! Will the breeder allow you to return the pup if problems are found at the first vet check? Does the breeder routinely worm the pups? Have they had vaccines (this is not so important if the pups are still young but it is good to know one way or the other). Will the breeder give you some of the food that the pups have been weaned on to get you through the first few days? Most of these things will be signs of a responsible breeder who is likely to want to sell you a happy, healthy pup. I hope you find a lovely puppy!

Ronin lethargic, off food, very quiet.

Species: dog | Category: general | Submitted: 04-Feb-07 | viewed 6029 times

Colin asks about Ronin (dog - German Shepard, M) (age 0 years, 6 months):

For the past 2 days he's been lethargic and now he's off his food, yawning a lot and seems very quiet. Could this be a worm problem or something more serious?

Samantha says: Worms are unlikely to be the problem here. It sounds as if your dog is sick and needs veterinary attention.

Crusty chapped ears in a rat

Species: rat | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 04-Feb-07 | viewed 5759 times

Abby asks:

I did send you a question but you have not replied in a week so I will repeat it. My rat has crusty chapped ears and sometimes they look like they have been bleeding. I took them to the vets and they said it could be ringworm but they don't know that and it's going to cost £50 so we want to make sure. He now has a spot on his nose.

Samantha says: I answered your question some time ago. You should have received an e-mail to notify you that the answer had been published; have you given us the correct e-mail address? Here is the answer I gave which is still relevant.
Sadly it is impossible to say what it could be without actually seeing your pet rat and if your vets can't tell you what it could be it is probably something which is not very common.
If it is ringworm as your vet suspects you should remember to wash your hands thoroughly after handling your rat since people can catch ringworm too! Rats with skin conditions should be kept in good conditions and you should use a well balanced diet since dietary problems and stress are thought to make skin problems worse in rats and mice.
Here is the link to the previous answer. I hope your rat gets better soon.


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