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Q&A: Can I cut my cat's nails with human nail clippers?

By Dr. Lauren Brickman, author, PetSide Q & A

Posted June 22, 2010 12:50 PM |
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Celeste is available for adoption at the Finger Lakes SPCA of Central New York in Auburn, NY.
Dr. Lauren Brickman writes a pet health and care column for Petside.com. Read all the Q&As she's shared with Petfinder here.

Q: Can I cut my cat's nails with a set of human nail clippers?

A: While it is not dangerous to use a human nail cutter it may cause the nails to split. This can make your job more difficult and may be painful for your cat.

All pet stores carry pet nail clippers. Investing in a good pair can save you a lot of time and money down the road. Be sure to purchase some styptic powder to cauterize the nail in case it is cut too short.

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Q&A: How can I quiet my dog's gurgling stomach?

By Dr. Lauren Brickman, author, PetSide Q & A

Posted June 9, 2010 11:16 AM |
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Buster is available for adoption at the NC Rescue League in Wilmington, NC.
Dr. Lauren Brickman writes a pet health and care column for Petside.com. Read all the Q&As she's shared with Petfinder here.

Q: My Maltese seems to have a very gurgly stomach. He acts fine but it is quite loud. Any suggestions?

A: This type of noise can occur in dogs and does not mean that there is a problem. If your dog is not vomiting or having loose stool, this noise may be normal, just like it happens to us!

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Q&A: Is hair loss after vaccines normal?

By Dr. Lauren Brickman, author, PetSide Q & A

Posted June 2, 2010 8:00 AM |
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Charlie is available for adoption at the Hill Country SPCA in Fredericksburg, TX.
Dr. Lauren Brickman writes a pet health and care column for Petside.com. Read all the Q&As she's shared with Petfinder here.

Q: My Yorkie has hair loss on the spot where the vet gives her shots. Is this normal?

A: It is possible that your dog is reacting to her vaccines. Some dogs get a local reaction from the rabies vaccine that causes hair loss.

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