This week I'm bringing you a taste of The Dr Alex Answers Show, answering all of your dog and cat health questions, where I'm talking about skin lumps and bumps, post vaccine skin swelling, and anal gland expression. Get your question answered at http://dralexanswers.com

In today's throw-away culture, there is a worrying thought that pet dogs and cats are also disposable. Something to discard if you lose interest in them or health problems develop. Here are my thoughts!

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Prednisone is a powerful steroid to treat many different diseases in dogs + cats, but steroids also come with the potential for serious, disruptive side-effects. Learn why this common drug is used, the common side effects of steroids and how they are different in dog's and cats, and understand when alternative treatment options may be the best bet.

Full show notes here

Vet nurses and veterinary technicians are a vital part of your dog and cat’s healthcare team. Find out how hard it is for them to qualify and what they actually do every day. I bet you’ll be surprised!

Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/what-vet-nurses-do

If you're feeding your cat a commercial raw diet, or any sort of raw food, could it be giving them tuberculosis? It sounds crazy, but it's potentially true that raw diets cause TB in cats! This is an update of just the latest pet food scandal, following on from the vitamin D fiasco of a few months ago. If you are interested in the safety, risks and benefits of the diet you are feeding your pet then you should check out my free ebook which discusses the feeding of raw vs kibble. Get your free copy today in the knowledge vault - https://ourpetshealth.com/resources 

Show notes - https://ourpetshealth.com/info/raw-food-diets-and-tb-in-cats

A dog who is always itchy is little different to a dog in constant pain. Skin allergies are miserable. Stop your dog scratching all the time with this 6 step treatment plan.

Show notes - https://ourpetshealth.com/info/how-to-treat-dog-skin-allergies

The Cat Burrito Towel Wrap stops you getting scratched or bitten + is a simple, effective, yet gentle technique to retrain your cat for nail clipping, giving them a pill, or even getting them into their carrier! If you can't quite follow along with the audio, make sure to check out the video in the show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/cat-burrito-towel-wrap

 If your cat is scratching, licking themselves bald, or has developed lots of little scabs on their skin then you really need to know how to check your cat for fleas.

Fleas are an incredibly common cause of itching in cats, and it’s not always as obvious as you might think to know if your cat has fleas or not!

Show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/info/how-to-check-a-cat-for-fleas

Finding fleas is just the beginning...getting rid of a flea infestation can be a real battle but not if you follow this 3 step strategy!

Show notes - https://ourpetshealth.com/info/how-to-kill-fleas-on-a-dog