Dr Harry's clinic - 3 problems solved

Mar 11 12:35pm

Read more about some of Dr Harry's 'clients'.

Unstable cat

Despite losing a leg in a fight with a dog, this brave old pussy has recovered well. To make life a lot easier and overcome instability, a cat in this condition could use a scratching post with a ramp. When the cat gets used to having only three legs the ramp can be removed.

Pongy pooch

This little Maltese has bad breath. Examining the mouth reveals the teeth need a good clean with a doggy toothbrush and toothpaste. Chewing on raw (never cooked) chicken necks and wings will help keep the teeth clean and the dog a more welcome member of the family - phew!

Clawing bunny

These rabbits need a pedicure. Rabbits kept indoors don't have the chance to run around on rough surfaces, which is the natural way rabbits keep nails in check. So a little filing will put paid to poor paws.

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1. rhiannon_louise_01 - Mar 02 06:20pm

Dear Dr. Harry,
I have a 3 year old cat and she wakes my parents up from midnight onwards everynight. She constantly does this and some nights my parents have to get up 8 times for her. Please help, my parents want to get rid of her. Rhiannon

2. victoriaf94 - Mar 05 07:16pm

Dear Dr Harry,
I have a 16 month old Lab that is always barking at us. He barks when we are eating and when we watch tv.He especialy barks at Mum if she doesnt give him any attention.We are all getting annoyed with it please help.
From Victoria.

3. mezza2008 - Mar 13 02:59pm

Hi Dr Harry we have a 5 month old male kitten,he has always been a bit rough at playing but has become very agressive towards me ,not my partener he just jumps up and bites me at any time usually when im not watching usually drawing blood what can i do hes driving me mad :-(

4. j.c_lives_in_me - Mar 27 12:26pm

Dear Harry
my friends got a 6 month old jack russel who is so hyper & being so young & almost winter, she needs to start bringing him inside, but is weary for her cat, as lucy can be quite rough with the poor old thing, it's driving her mad, please help

5. carolineevan - Apr 14 12:08pm

Hi Dr Harry
I remember a little while back you treated a chicken for bumblefoot on your program. Please can you advise the name of the product as my vet has no idea and I cant remember (you painted it on the foot of the chicken). Thanks Caroline

6. rachellaws64 - Apr 21 05:17pm

Dear Dr Harry,
my family and I have a lab she is 14 yrs old and always barkes at nothing, she has done it for years and the only time she doesnt bark is when she is slepping,eating or drinking please help.
Thanx Rachel

7. jan.anderson80 - Apr 30 01:29pm

Dear Harry,
We have two burmese cats, 8 and 15 years of age who get on famously. We have just received another burmese cat (aged 4) who instantly was OK with the older cat but chases the 8 year old out of the house - and fights him if they are baled up. It's now been three weeks - any advice? Jan

8. scorpio1_72 - May 05 04:17pm

Dr Harry,
We found a tick on our dog a couple of months ago - which we removed. We monitored our dog, but he showed no signs of illness from the tick. Progressively since then he has been losing his voice. His bark has diminished to a whisper. Would this be a result of the tick?
Michelle

9. scorpio1_72 - May 05 04:17pm

10. clzammit7_4 - May 17 11:13am

Dr Harry,
My sister in law has an old cat(tasha) she keeps doing her toilet in the house on the floor (Rita) my sister in law is at ends meat what to do please help her.
Also she has a maltese dog who has really bad breath it smells like fish Rita has tried raw chicken bones with no avail. Cindy