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  1. SheriS

    DHEA for incontinence

    We have noticed a reduction of incontinence since giving Fibi DHEA at 10 mg's per day. Thank you very much for this tip Dr. Jeff! Can we go up on the dosage? If so, how much more and is it better to give two doses a day? Thank you for any insights on this!
  2. SheriS

    Lick mats

    Not sure where I should be posting this... Is there a preferred lick mat brand that is safe? Thank you for any insights! Sheri
  3. SheriS

    Probiotics

    Dr. Jeff (you) had suggested in our 15 min talk that we rotate a couple of different probiotics based on Fibi's recent UTI and also the fact that she was on abax for 10 days. I did not hear them correctly and can not look them up now. Can you mention them here please? We have been giving her The...
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    Vestibular episodes

    Hi all, Fibi was doing great with no episodes since beginning of December. She's now have Three in the past 22 hrs. We gave her Cerenia after the first episode at 12:45 am Sat morning. She seemed better a while after, simply falling asleep after some time. But at 4:50am there was another that...
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    Medication toxicity?

    Hello, We have a script for Fibi's leaking issues because the diaper presses against her spine and really screws her up in multiple ways. The drug is Proin (chewable tabs). Could you tell me if this a very, moderately or a mildly toxic drug? Would you give it to your dog if they couldn't wear a...
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    Vestibular disease?

    Fibi presented circling to the right last, not being able to stop and stumbling over and over all night until we finally got her to lay down. She seemed disoriented and her head was moving almost like she was reading from one side of a page to another as she was trying to settle. We feel it had...
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    Behavior issues in senior dog

    Hello, my apologies but I can not recall the animal behavior therapist's name that works with us on behavior issues...Our 15 yr old Havanese is acting in the same ways we've described in the past where she wakes us for food in the middle of the night and early morning. This behavior is now three...
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    Aloe internally for dogs?

    Hi Dr. Jeff, I forgot to ask in our 15 minute call if I can give my 15 yr old, 11pd Havanese aloe internally...? If so, how much per day? I know you mentioned I could put it on her scabs but there are so many scabs, I'd basically be giving her a dry bath in the aloe several times a day. Any...
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    Tape worm

    Hello friends, It looks like our15 yr old Havanese has tape worms. She had one or two flees a while back...maybe that's all it takes? I know I can give her Para-outta-site, diatomaceous earth, or herbs. I only have the diatomaceous earth on hand (but I'm happy to get whatever would be best for...
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    Fleas on people

    I've listened to much of the recent info about fleas and ticks and understand what need to do for my dog and house but any tips on humans? I feel like there's an evasive flea in my scalp (I think).
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    UTI canine

    Hello Holistic Actions Brain Trust, Our fifteen yr old female Havanese (Fibi) is showing early signs of a uti by squatting frequently. Ony a drop or two of urine is produced. She gets D-Manos daily in her meals. We're steeping some corn silk in water now but don't know what concentration to give...
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    Spot on Iris (reddish/brown)

    Hello, Our almost 15 y old Havanese suddenly has this spot on one eye. Do you know what this might be? Per Dr. Judith Herman, on Monday we gave her a Rhus Tox 1x for skin eruptions all over her neck, head and chin. Her BEAM was improving quite a bit before the skin eruptions. Also, since we...
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    Changing undesired behavior in a dog (for Irith Bloom)

    Hello all, This post is directed to Irith Bloom if that's still possible. What an inspiring presentation it was! I was unable to get into the forum until now...Our almost 15 yr old female Havanese (Fibi) recently and out-of-the-blue is going through a spell of waking in the wee hours of the...
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    Canine waking us in the wee hours

    This is an elaborated version of a misplaced post from last week that only was seen by Dr. Jeff and Dr. Christina. (Thank you for your responses). Fibi is a Havanese, 9 lb, female 14 3/4 yrs young. She gets acupuncture and laser on average once a month and responds well. She eats part venison...
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    Canine right back leg gave out a few times this weekend

    Hello all, Fibi is a Havanese, 9 pds, female 14 3/4 yrs young. She gets acupuncture and laser on average once a month and responds well. Her Beam is- Behavior- Obsessed w/ food/treats but not interested in playing w/ toys or us much anymore. Energy- Energy around snuffle tasks and food...
  16. SheriS

    UTI Senior canine

    Good Morning, My 14 yr old female Havanese just began needing to urinate constantly. This just began all of a sudden this morning. Does this warrant a trip to the vet? Or, are there any suggestions that might be helpful? She's very uncomfortable and won't go on a piddle pad. Thanks! Sheri
  17. SheriS

    Thyroid issues

    @Dr. Jeff, Our 14 yr old female Havanese (Fibi) has been on .1mg of Levothyroxine 2x/ day for several years, along with some adrenal desiccated supplement. Her local vet ran a senior panel on her blood and reduced the levo by 50% based on a T-4 of 4.0. Fibi has been especially lethargic and...
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    Senior canine vegan diet

    On Monday August 29th, Dr. Bob spoke about the benefits of a plant based diet for our furry friends. Some brands were listed as resources for embarking on this path. Can someone please provide some direction? We've been feeding our 14 year old Havanese a raw meat diet with lots of veggies and...
  19. SheriS

    Pain Management

    Create one forum thread per pet. If you have more than one case, create a thread for each animal. Your pet's name Fibi Approximate age 14 Sex Female Neutering status Yes Breed Havanese Approximate weight 9.5 lbs What's their BEAM (behavior, energy, appetite, mood)Sleeps a lot but very interested...
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