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Archive for September, 2009

Natural Dog Food Recipes for GSD with Allergies?

Lindsey G asked: Does anyone have any recipes or a free link to recipes for dogs with allergies? My 8 month old German Shepherd is on “itching medication” right now for his allergies and they don’t seem to be working. The vet said he might have food allergies, so I was going to try out [...]

healthy eating?

cocamoo island asked: I need help in eating healthy. I grew up in a family that cooked greasy fatty foods so i wouldnt even know where to begin to eating healthy. I go to the gym but I just cant eat healthy foods without it being nasty or starving myself. Any ideas on breakfast, lunch [...]

Can i donate part of my lung to a friend?

Jeff C asked: I met this girl in my english class and she says she has cystic fibrosis and may need a lung transplant soon, would it be possible for me to donate part of my lung and give it to her, And obviously i know about rejection and blood type this question is regarding [...]

whats a good cat food for cats with food allergies?

wood247 asked: the food i am giving him now is getting expensive, and he is getting fat. the current food costs $15 for a 3.5 pound bag.
i found purina one sensitive systems at petco for 13 dollars (7 pound bag). i think i will start to slowly wean him onto this food. [...]

Why all of the food allergies?

ruthaya2 asked: It seems nowadays that life-threatening food allergies are spreading all over the place! When I was a kid, food allergies were rare and more of an inconvenience than anything else. Now, they are life-threatening and pervasive to the point where drastic measures are taken. Some schools, for instance, are banning [...]

How do you feel about vegetarianism and the treatment of animals?

Kate S asked: I’m vegetarian and have a strong feeling that we should all be treated equally as far as humans and animals go, I also want to help out in any way I can to stop animal cruelty in factory farms etc. I love animals so much, I think people may think I’m crazy? [...]

Can cystic fibrosis damage the brain during embryotic development?

Lulu asked: I know that Cystic Fibrosis is a chronic disease of the lungs and digestive system that causes the body to produce mucus. . . But, can cystic fibrosis damage the brain during embryotic development? I thought it could because the mucus build-up could block oxygen from reaching the brain, causing damage and [...]

What causes extreme pain in right mid-back area and right side and abdomen?

jlkilgo2003 asked: I am a 55 year old female .I have cornary artery disease ,severe hypertension,have had 2 minor heart attacks and 2 tias. Over the past week I have a severe pain in my right mid-back area ,and my right side and abdomen areas directly under my right rib cage area.When I take a [...]

Please only dr, practicioneers or nurses. I don’t need a call your doctor answer. Thanks?

new_to_tango asked: I have a good friend that has diverticulitis and we are wondering if she could add psyllium to her diet? Would it cause any complications? Would it be a good sourse of fiber? She has a good diet, but as you can think she is also has constipation.
I happend to be a pharmacist [...]

What will new doctor do about scoliosis back pain?

bad_angel20_2005 asked: Have scoliosis, My back is hurting bad. Old doctor prescribed quite a few pain medications and darvocets to be the latest and they don’t work. Now i got a new doctor and i was wondering if i tell him what my last doctor prescribed me and that they didn’t work, will he prescribe [...]