My dog’s dandruff is proving tough to treat
I HAVE a five-year-old cross Shepherd and he has severe dandruff that l can’t seem to treat. I have tried oatmeal shampoo and add olive oil to his dry food but it doesn’t seem to help. He also keeps scratching himself. What should I do?
IT is important to rule out an underlying medical condition, especially if it’s getting worse. Book in for an appointment with your local vet to get him checked over. They can check for simple problems like fleas, as well as checking if he has any signs of a hormonal issue or allergy where treatment would reduce his symptoms. Olive oil unfortunately doesn’t contain the right nutrients to help your dog’s skin. There are supplements specifically designed for dogs which will provide essential fatty acids (present in borage oil and fish oils, for example) that your dog needs. Your vet will be able to recommend a suitable product.
I HAVE recently started feeding my cat, Silver, jelly-based cat food and now he can polish off six pouches daily. Is this normal because it’s costing me a fortune? THE amount of food to meet a pet’s requirements varies from brand to brand so I would recommend having a look at the packet and feeding Silver the recommended amount for her ideal weight. If you’re not sure if she’s on the best food or what her ideal weight would be, book an appointment with your local vet nurse who will be able to help you. While wet foods are ideal for cats with (or at risk of) certain medical conditions, feeding dry food is generally much cheaper and can improve WHISKAS came in to the care of the SSPCA after his owner could no longer look after him.
Whiskas is quite a shy cat until he gets to know you, but he doesn’t take long to make friends.
He would be best suited to a quiet, adult-only home with no other animals.
His new owner will need to have the patience and time to bring him out of his shell and build his confidence in a new environment.
If you can offer Whiskas the home he deserves please contact our centre in Glasgow on 03000 999 999. dental health, so it’s usually not wrong to keep them on one or the other or even a mix. If she’s still ravenous it’s best to book a vet appointment as that could be a sign of a hormone issue.
WE recently took on a young rabbit and one of her eyes keeps sticking together. I tried wiping them with cooled boiled water, but it keeps coming back.
THERE are quite a few different conditions that can cause eye problems – ranging from simple infections to an obstruction of the duct that drains away tears. Tooth root problems or scratches to the eye’s surface can also cause eye pain, causing increased tear production and your bunny to hold her eye closed. Any rabbit with an illness may feel too unwell to eat, which can be catastrophic, so I’d recommend getting your bunny checked over by a vet as soon as possible. They’ll be able to identify the problem and get your rabbit the treatment she needs.
Send your questions to askthevet@pdsa.org.uk. To find out if your pet is eligible for free PDSA treatment, call 0800 7312502. Glasgow PDSA PetAid Hospitals: 1 Shamrock Street (0141 332 6944), Muiryfauld Drive, Tollcross(0141 763 0800).