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Ask A Vet: Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?

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By SF SPCA on October 14, 2011 12:53 PM

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!

Q: Why do dogs eat poop? Is it true dogs eat poop because they have a vitamin deficiency?

Ask A Vet: Preventing Kitten Bladder Problems

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By SF SPCA on September 02, 2011 10:00 AM

Q: What is a good way to help insure my kitten doesn’t end up with bladder problems later in life?

Ask A Vet: How To Relieve Anxiety in Pets During the Work Day

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By SF SPCA on August 26, 2011 1:30 PM

Q: What is a good way to relieve anxiety in pets during the work day, and good products that will help with this?

Ask A Vet: How Do I Get My Dogs to Leave My Baby Alone?

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By SF SPCA on August 22, 2011 12:47 PM

Q: My dogs (a Jack Russell and a Dachshund) seem to resent the fact that my baby is walking. They urinate on his crib and Pack-N-Play, on the floor, etc. It is getting to be too much for this mother. What to do?

Ask A Vet: What's Up With Doggie Birth Control?

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By SF SPCA on July 29, 2011 12:59 PM

Q: Aside from spaying and neutering, are there any other good contraception methods for pets? What's your take on doggie birth control?

Estate Planning For You and Your ... Pet

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By SF SPCA on June 21, 2011 2:30 PM

You never know what's going to happen in life, which is why everyone should live by the Boy Scout's motto: be prepared. Luckily, the SF SPCA thinks of everything. This weekend, they're hosting a seminar called Estate Planning for You and Your Pet, featuring a panel of experts to help you make tough decisions when you need to.

Ask A Vet: Helping Your Cat Get Rid of Severe Dander

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By SF SPCA on June 01, 2011 3:30 PM

Q: I have a mature cat (around 12 years old)...he's been experiencing severe cat dander (the worst I have ever seen...lots and lots of flakes all over his coat). At first I thought perhaps he was just getting old because he has up-to-date shots and his flea/tick medicine is current. He is also severely over-weight. We've tried everything to get him to lose weight, but to no avail. Other than his weight his last couple of vet visits have said he's perfectly healthy. Any ideas?

Ask A Vet: Should You Splurge on Flea & Tick Medication?

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By SF SPCA on May 26, 2011 9:56 AM

Q: I've heard some of the flea and tick prevention medications can be dangerous and even harmful. What is the best and safest way to treat my animals?

Ask A Vet: How To Calm Your Nerves (And Your Dog's) at the Vet's

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By SF SPCA on May 12, 2011 2:00 PM

Q: Every time I take my dog to the vet I get nervous for her. I'm pretty sure she can feel my nerves, because she gets nervous too. What's the best way to keep my dog calm when going to the vet?

Ask A Vet: Is Your Dog Scared of Car Rides?

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By SF SPCA on April 21, 2011 3:44 PM

Q: Our dog gets crazy anxiety every time we take a car ride. She can't sit still and she's very shaky. What can we do to help her and make car rides more pleasant?