Questions tagged [veterinarian]

Use this tag for questions about interacting with a veterinarian (trained medical practitioner including doctors, surgeons, and specialists, and their facilities). For questions about specific injuries or diseases, use those tags.

Questions tagged discuss the medical personnel (doctors, nurses, surgeons, technicians, specialists) who work with pets, generally for reasons of health. Can also refer to a facility or veterinary surgeon / surgery.

Sample questions may include how to speak or properly interact with a veterinarian, how to gauge qualifications, or even how to locate a veterinarian.

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Can erlichiosis (tick disease) cause an enlarged spleen in dogs?

My dog had been apparently nauseous and has a swollen belly that hurts a bit - not much though, some dipyrone makes him feel fine. My vet says he has erlichiosis, that's why he's "nauseous" and the belly is swollen because of an enlarged spleen, a…
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Is it possible for a physics major to get admission in a vet school?

I am currently doing my master's in Physics and my research focuses on machine learning to identify novel genetic modifiers of a mutant protein (slowly trying to move to biology!). I really want to be a vet and I am trying to figure out the pros and…
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a problem with the skin of my cat

My cat had a fight with another cat about a month ago while he was in the street. About a week ago the wound seems to close, but later on, this appeared at the site of the wound. It has been about 3 weeks since it started. Can any one give me the…
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Is Dextrose powder good for a one month old puppy?

Can I use dextrose powder for my one month old puppy? She is not feeling well and doesn't drink milk even if come from her mother.
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Is Baytril antiinflammatory?

I have a kitten that has feline leukemia. It's sister died from it, without getting a correct diagnosis. The sister gasped for air, like someone having an allergic reaction, and the antibiotics I was prescribed (because the vet never diagnosed…
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