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Ask A Vet: Meet Dr. Berger, the SF SPCA's New Advice Giver

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By SF SPCA on January 20, 2012 3:02 PM

Ask A Vet: Meet Dr. Berger, the SF SPCA's New Advice Giver

Welcome to our weekly 'Ask a Vet from the SF SPCA' feature on 7x7.com. Dr. Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB is a board certified veterinary behaviorist who counsels guardians whose pets’ issues are beyond the scope of training. Think of her as a pet shrink…at your service.

Ask A Vet: Do Dogs Have Dreams?

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By SF SPCA on January 06, 2012 11:00 AM

Welcome to our weekly 'Ask a Vet from the SF SPCA' feature on 7x7.com. They've enlisted their Co-President, Dr. Jennifer Scarlett, to answer your questions every week. Got a question for Dr. Scarlett? Ask away in the comments!

Submit Your Pet Questions & Curiosities to the SF SPCA!

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By SF SPCA on December 23, 2011 11:00 AM

Are you constantly confused about your dog's behavior? Can't get your kitty cat to stop scratching things? Unsure of vet office etiquette? Curious about how to cook your own pet food? For any question you might have, we have the SF SPCA's Co-President Dr. Jennifer Scarlett behind us to deliver answers.

Ask A Vet: Office Visit Etiquette

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By SF SPCA on December 09, 2011 11:15 AM

Q: What are some etiquette guidelines for vet-visits? Do you have any patient-pet-peeves?

Ask A Vet: Tips on Flea Treatments

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By SF SPCA on December 02, 2011 4:04 PM

Q: We do not treat our 5-year-old Maltipoo for fleas - and he never has problems. Recently though, we visited another household with two other dogs, both treated with flea medication. After a day-long visit, our pooch had fleas all over him and the other dogs were still flea-less. Why did that happen?

Ask A Vet: How Do I Bring the Family Animals Together for Thanksgiving?

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By SF SPCA on November 18, 2011 11:00 AM

Q: Our family always gets together for Thanksgiving, and all the pets come too! Any advice to bringing 4 dogs, 3 cats and a bird together under one roof for a few days?

Ask A Vet: Why Are Dogs Attracted to Foul Smells?

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By SF SPCA on November 11, 2011 5:00 PM

Q: I was at the beach the other day and my dogs made a beeline for a mound in the sand. Turns out the mound was a dead seal. Why are dogs attracted to such foul smells?

Ask A Vet: How Do I Get My Cat To Stop Scratching Things?

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By SF SPCA on November 04, 2011 10:00 AM

Q: Our cat is scratching the heck out of our new furniture. We have several deterrents such as bubble wrap, aluminum foil, repellent spray, scratch pads etc... Are there any "humane" ways to declaw?

Ask A Vet: How Can I Deworm Feral Cats?

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By SF SPCA on October 28, 2011 10:00 AM

Q: I take care of two feral outdoor cats. I want to give them tapeworm meds because they probably have worms, but my vet won't sell me the tapeworm meds unless he sees the cat! Is there anything I can buy over the counter that I can slip into the feral cats' food to treat them?

Ask A Vet: How Can I Stop Raccoons From Eating My Outdoor Fish?

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By SF SPCA on October 21, 2011 11:00 AM

Q: My outdoor fish are being stalked by a crafty and cunning raccoon. The sashimi loving bandit has pulled apart three foam pre-filters and two water pumps. Should I just go ahead and leave out a little side dish of wasabi and soy?