Dog Always Shaking Its Head?
Could Be An Ear Problem

Patient: Lucy is a five-year old female
spayed Golden Retriever. She has a
history of allergies and ear infections.

Problem: Lucy was shaking her head
often for one week.  Lucy’s owner
noticed that her ear was swollen and
that she was holding her head tilted
to the side of her swollen ear. Lucy’s
owner promptly made an appointment
with her veterinarian because she
seemed very uncomfortable.

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MY CAT IS ALWAYS BUMPING INTO THINGS

History: Korina’s owner noticed that she bumped into the wall and slid off the couch a
few times during one week. Korina has a history of mild kidney problems for two years.
She eats a special diet to help control her kidney problem. Her owner became worried
about her vision and made an appointment to take Korina to the veterinarian.

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RISKY BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOOR CAT

History: Sid is mostly an indoor cat, but he goes
outside for a few hours each day. He lives in the
(feline distemper and rabies) regularly. Sid’s
owner noticed that he was limping on his left
rear leg for two days. He also seemed a little
lethargic. Sid’s owner decided to take him to the
veterinarian.  

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MY DOG HAS DIARREAH
Patient: Toby, a four-year-old neutered male Lab Retriever.

Problem: Toby had diarrhea for four days. Toby’s appetite remained good and he was
otherwise acting normal. His owner gave him a bland diet for a few days, but the diarrhea
continued. Toby’s owner made an appointment with his veterinarian.

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MY CAT IS DRINKING MORE THAN USUAL
Patient: Smithers a 10-year old neutered male cat.  

History: Smithers’ owner noticed he was losing weight and drinking more water than
usual. As a matter of fact she did not recall seeing him drink much water at all until
recently. She made an appointment to take him to the veterinarian. He had not been to
the doctor for a check up in over three years.

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MY DOG HAS SEPARATION ANXIETY
Patient: Bailey, a three-year-old neutered male Beagle.

History: Bailey’s owner adopted him from a local shelter three months prior. He had
been in two homes before that. Bailey is a friendly happy dog. However, he gets very
upset and destroys the house whenever his owner leaves him home alone.

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Patient: Simon, a 10-year-old male neutered cat.

History: Simon is an indoor-outdoor cat. For two weeks his owner noticed his hair
thinning near his neck, which progressed to form a bald spot on the back of his neck.
Simon’s owner took him to his veterinarian.

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MY OLDER CAT IS LOSING WEIGHT!

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MY CAT HAS A DIFFICULT SKIN PROBLEM
Question: My cat Paisley is two years old and she keeps going into heat. It’s so annoying
when she cries and rolls around like she’s in pain, and she keeps running out the door!
What can I do?

GET YOUR CAT SPAYED! Second only to yearly veterinary exams and recommended
yearly vaccinations, having your pet sterilized is the BEST way to keep your pet healthy
and prevent many life threatening diseases.

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MY CAT IS IN HEAT AGAIN!
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Patient: Roxy is an eight year old female spayed
cat. She lives indoors. Recently the family acquired
a new puppy.

Problem: Roxy’s owner noticed that she had lost
a great deal of hair. She was also hiding more
than usual since the dog entered the household.

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MY CAT IS LOSING HER HAIR
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Patient: An eleven year old neutered male Domestic Short-hair
cat named Willie.

Problem: Willie has been eating well, but losing weight.

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Patient: Leah is a two-year-old female spayed Dalmatian.

Problem: Leah has been intermittently licking her right front foot for six months. She
often licks the area when she first wakes up or if she is not receiving any attention.
Recently the area she licks has become red and there is no longer hair in the affected
area. Her owner made an appointment with her veterinarian to discuss the problem.

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MY POOCH HAS A SKIN PROBLEM!