|  Dr. Danoff received her veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 1999, where she focused her training on exotic animals, including birds, reptiles, small mammals, and aquatic animals. She currently owns a holistic and rehabilitation practice in Vienna, Virginia where she integrates both holistic and traditional medicine into her treatment plans.
Dr. Danoff is a vegan and shares her home with 15 rescued companion animals. These include 2 physically challenged dogs, 4 cats, 5 parrots, 2 snakes and 2 lizards.
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| Sep 3 Written by:kim_danoff
Wednesday, September 03, 2008  Q: I have a spayed mixed breed dog that I believe has some type of vaginal infection. She is licking and there is an odor for about a week. The area seems to be swollen and a bit red. Is there something I can do short of getting her antibiotics? I make all her meals (Dr. Fox recipe) and I do feed her plain yogurt a few times a week. She is in very good health otherwise.
A: It does sound like there may be an infection, and I recommend that you take her to be evaluated by your veterinarian. Certainly probiotics (good bacteria found in yogurt and supplements) can help to eliminate an infection, but there is no guarantee it will cure it.
Sometimes a combination of traditional medications like antibiotics, in conjunction with nutritional supplementation, are the ideal way to go. Antibiotics may be a quicker fix, and then you can use supplements to maintain her health and prevent future problems.
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Re: Traditional Medication vs. Supplements
Dr. Danoff is absolutely correct that you need to have your dog evaluated by a licensed veterinarian immediately. The last thing you want is an infection to become systemic.
It's obvious that your dog is, at the very least, uncomfortable.
While it's admirable that you're keeping things as natural as possible, there's no substitute for good veterinary care as well as antibiotics for an infection.
By TheOldBroad on
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
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Re: Traditional Medication vs. Supplements
what supplements may you be talking about?
By DOGLOVER03 on
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
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Re: Traditional Medication vs. Supplements
Try and find a vet near you that treats with both a holistic and conventional approach. That way you have more options and if you prefer to go the holistic route then they can treat her accordingly. But you definitely need to have her seen and they can do a urinalysis, +/- a urine culture to see if she really does have an infection or is something else going on.
By desires_of_serenity on
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
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Re: Traditional Medication vs. Supplements
Why would you hesitate for even a minute to take your precious dog to a vet? She is obviously uncomfortable or she would not be licking this area so much. You have redness and swelling along with an odor. If this were your body what would you do? You need a professional to diagnose this problem. Do not hesitate another day!
By yankeepetsitter on
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
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Re: generic vs. traditional
Does anyone have any experience or an opinion about generic heartworm medication(i.e. Valueheart) which contains ivermectin verses Heartguard which contains ivermectin? My dog has always been on Heartguard and I am current on tests and shots but I need to watch my costs because I am having a difficult time recovering from Hurricane Katrina and now Hurricane Gustav. I would never NOT give my dog heartworm meds but was hoping to reduce costs if the generic was as good.
By kennelgirlbev on
Thursday, September 04, 2008
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Re: Traditional Medication vs. Supplements
OMG! Take her to a Vet. and get the necessary medication. I do believe in alternative medicine, however sometimes we have to go the conventional way. Imagine if it were you right now. The animal needs relief right now. Sorry to be so blunt.
By Angel on
Monday, September 08, 2008
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