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Search below to find answers to pet care questions you and your pet(s) may be having. You might also want to check out  Pet Care Articles by Dr. Baum. Dr. B might have covered your question. If not, scroll down to send in yours! For background music while you look, click the dog/cat above. Please note: if you believe your pet's situation is critical, Dr. Baum urges you to contact your vet ASAP.
 

Help! My Shih Tzu dog is biting my face!   My Great Pyrenees dog has lost a tooth on a towel. Is this normal?   Chocolate lab was nursing, but puppies were taken and she has green nipples. Help!   My 6 mo. old kitten has lost a fang and back tooth. Is this normal?   How long are blood tests good for my cat's teeth cleaning?   My cat's waking every three hours, meowing and  distraught. What can I do?   My Chihuahua eats her own poop! What can I do to stop her?   My blue pit bull dog bites his tail so much that it bleeds! Help, Dr. Baum!   Are my Shih Tzu's doggie licks normal?   Ask Dr. Baum: Is it OK to let dog pal or mate near pregnant St. Bernard?   Will my poodle dog's sniffer wear out?   Dr. Baum, my kitten's passing very smelly gas. What can I do?   My dog's got bladder stones. Is it the foods he's eating?   Dr. B, my Siamese kitten's chewing wires! What should I do?   Dr. B, how big will lab-pit grow?   "Small" Bronchitis may be related to heart in cocker spaniel   Cat's getting kicked out of bed for masturbating! See also What can I do about my cat's frequent masturbating?   New -- Dr. Baum and Dog Extraordinaire Gadi appear on NBC TV in Florida to discuss how to protect your dog during the dog days of summer.   Another gecko issue: Lady gecko's shedding skin covered broken limbs. What to do?   Both my Leopard Gecko's legs were broken this morning. What caused this? And what can I do?   My Shih Tzu dog is licking his paw constantly!   What can I do about my lab/pit bull mix, who has arthritis and is dragging and chewing his tail?   Dr., Baum, how can I trap my feral cat -- I want to move her to our new home.   When can I let my kitten out? Part 2...Dr. B addresses considerations for questioner from Scotland.   At what age can I safely let my kitten outside?  And what shots does she need?      Dr. Baum, my cat keeps biting his tail until it bleeds!      How do I get my dog to stop biting and barking in the house?      Is baby aspirin OK for my Schnauzer dog -- he's walking stiffly as though he has arthritis.      Is it OK for doggies to lick babies' faces?      My pit bull mix's tail has been injured, and amputation has been recommended. Is there an alternative?   My German Shepherd's breathing is very labored, especially when we walk. I'm worried...what should I do?   I have a rat terrier who is drinking and urinating frequently...does this need to be checked by my vet? How often is too often to bathe my Yorkie -- his skin is red and flaky.   My kitty is sneezing, coughing and vomiting...Read why Dr. Baum recommends against over-the-counter remedies   My gecko's dragging his injured tail...should it be amputated?   Is BARF any way to treat my dog? (raw food diets for pets)   VERY IMPORTANT! How do I artificially inseminate my rats?   What are the best foods for pets? An article that addresses this frequent question from visitors.   Dr. Baum on itchy boa constrictor snakes   Dr. Baum, when should I neuter or spay kittens?   What is the right frequency for pet medical checkups?   What can I do about our cat's scratching the furniture (and ruining it and our sleep!) Dr. Baum?   My cat was neutered recently, and now he's masturbating frequently. What should I do?   What can I do to get my two month old adorable but very hyper kitten to stop biting?   My kitty is coughing more and more, and throwing up. What's going on?   Should I worry about my two male cats' shall we say, sizzling amour?   What should we consider in choosing a family pet?   At what age can I safely let my kitten outside?  And what shots does she need?   Help!  My Cat's Got Green Gums!   What do Pelicans and Chelation have in Common?   Grooming the Reluctant Doggie   What can I do about my cocker spaniel's awful rashes?   What can I do about my dog's itchy belly?   My cat's sneezing. Is she allergic to me?   What should I do about my kitty's matted fur?   Help! Our little 8 week old kittens are miserable from fleas. Is a flea bath OK at this age?   Eek! What should I do about my slightly skinned gerbil?   Do you have a question for Dr. B? Submit it here! Dr. Baum will answer as many of your questions online as possible!  Please remember: If your pet has a condition that appears to be urgent, please contact your local veterinarian as quickly as possible. This includes patients of Center-Sinai. Please call our front desk at (310) 559-3770 to discuss your pet's symptoms and bring your pet in if necessary.

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