Comments on: Dr. Becker on ‘Good Morning America’: What you need for a pet-care emergency

By: Nan Miller

Nan Miller — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:09:48 +0000

Fifi was adorable. What kind of dog was she? Bichon Frise? Maltese? ???

By: Dr. Tony Johnson

Dr. Tony Johnson — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:46:43 +0000

I have to agree with Gina - most of the home remedies are best used with your pet’s regular veterinarian’s help and guidance. Treating at home means you are part of the process instead of a passive participant, but it doesn’t mean your vet is out of the picture.

On the pumpkin angle; you really can’t overdo it. As much as your cat finds palatable is OK, within reason. There is no specific dose. Don’t resort to forcing it down your cat’s gullet! A small amount added to your cat’s food will suffice. You can adjust the amount to produce the desired effect.

By: Gina Spadafori

Gina Spadafori — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:10:03 +0000

Hi folks … again, click for the “GMA” story, here:

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=8381413

For specific use guidelines for your pet, talk to your own veterinarian, as Dr. Becker advised on “Good Morning America.”

By: fonda terry

fonda terry — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:04:39 +0000

I have nine cats and have a hard time with some of them taking thier hairball medicine.How much canned pumkin should I give them and how often.TY

By: Jack Stepongzi

Jack Stepongzi — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:57:28 +0000

All I can say is that people need to make sure they either do their homework or consult a vet about proper home remedies so they treat their pet properly.

By: mary jo

mary jo — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:04:18 +0000

I’d like the list to keep in case of emergency. What not to use…what’s ok in case you can’t get a hold of a vet. I’d like to keep it in my house and camper. I’ll sign a wavier so your not responsible…but can you provide a list. Thanks alot! :-) mj

By: Gina Spadafori

Gina Spadafori — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:54:43 +0000

Click on the links here.

http://www.petconnection.com/b.....emergency/

As for amounts, as Dr. Becker said on the show, you need to work with your veterinarian to get what’s right for your pet.

By: Betty Lyle

Betty Lyle — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:07:37 +0000

whatever happened to the list that you said was going to be online? need to know qty amount to use for size dog/cat. was a great subject inasmuch as my dog was bitten in early spring by a large copperhead and only a neighbors advice: apply ice, get to vet, and take snake with you (after killed).

By: Gina Spadafori

Gina Spadafori — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:43:19 +0000

The dogs used on the show are usually from the Humane Society of NY. And they're usually snapped up right away, but if you're in the NYC area there will surely be others in need of homes there. In other areas, look on Petfinder.

By: Diane Scanlan

Diane Scanlan — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:36:42 +0000

This was a wonderful segment…we would also like to know how we can get in touch with the humane society…FeFe looks just like our rescue dog who died last year. We would appreciate any info since I called the humane society and went on line and was not able to find out more info on her. Thank yo so much for your time…DeeDee