Bay View Veterinary Clinic

phone: 262-363-9993

Clinic Hours:

Monday thru Friday

8am to 6pm

Saturday

8am to Noon

My dog has swelling below his eye that seems to come and go. What is this?

My dog’s breath stinks! What causes this?

Why do I have to bring in a stool sample from my dog or cat?
Here at Bay View Veterinary, we suggest a stool sample be checked on your pet 2 times per year. Zoonotic disease is a concern. Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be transmitted to people by animals. These diseases can be caused by internal parasites. Roundworms and hookworms can be a problem in humans, particularly children. Roundworms are spread when a person accidentally ingests an infective egg. If you touch the ground or soil that contains the eggs, and then touch your mouth and swallow the eggs, you can get the disease. Roundworm occurs primarily in children. Giardia is the most common intestinal parasitic disease in humans in the United States. Direct transmission from pets to humans is not considered to be a source of infection, but giardia can be transmitted indirectly by handling contaminated feces or soil.
 

How old should my dog or cat be to have spay or neuter surgery?
In general, 5-6 months of age is the ideal age for either of those surgeries.

Do I have to apply Flea and Tick protection all year long?

Fleas are around all year long. Rabbits are a big carrier of fleas and they are out in even in the winter months. Ticks however are not out when we have a snow cover, but are very hungry come spring and then are out through fall months. At Bay View Veterinary, we carry Frontline plus and Vectra 3D.

Can my pet catch my cold or flu?

Although your pet can catch strep throat, he can’t catch a cold or the flu from you. That does not mean your pet can’t have an upper respiratory infection or intestinal upset. Coughing, sneezing vomiting and or diarrhea all have debilitating effects on your pet.

My pet is constantly scooting or dragging its rear end on the carpet and licking "back there". What is wrong?

While most prevalent in smaller breeds, anal sac disorders are the most common anal area problems in both cats & dogs. The anal sacs are glands on both sides of the anal opening that normally discharge a foul smelling secretion when the pet has a bowel movement or is frightened. These sacs can become plugged leading to irritation, which the pet tries to relieve by rubbing on the carpet or licking. If not treated properly, they can become impacted, infected or abscessed.

My cat is limping on one of its feet.  Can I give him Tylenol or Aspirin for pain?

NO!! NO !! NO!! Cats do not have the enzymes in their bodies to process these medications. Aspirin can lead to severe liver & kidney problems, as well as blood abnormalities. Tylenol causes changes in the cat’s blood where the blood cannot carry oxygen. It will also damage the liver. Poisoning causes depression, excessive salivation, vomiting, rapid breathing and reddish brown urine.

What is a "Hot Spot"?

Hot Spots are localized skin infections that are moist & very painful. Once the condition begins, the pet will frequently aggravate the problem by scratching, rubbing or licking the area. This causes further irritation and damage to the skin. Treatment varies with the severity of the problem, but usually consists of antibiotics & an anti inflammatory injection.