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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Dog Is Showing Symptoms Of Paralysis .. She Is Lasa.. I’m From India. Kindly Suggest.

My dog is showing symptoms of paralysis ..
She is lasa.. I’m from India. Kindly suggest.

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  1. Ankita Manna

    Thanks for reply .. She is under vat. Coz she is unable to walk. So it’s paralysis. Will it affect her organs?? She even had high fever yesterday. Is it fatal??

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A Dog She Has A Little Lump On Her Back I Noticed I…

I have a dog she has a little lump on her back I noticed I was wondering if it is a cyst or something else

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  1. La'Dawn Helton

    I would get to the vet ASAP. It may just be a benign cyst or an allergic reaction or something else very simple. On the other hand, some lumps can be cancerous and the QUICKER that you have a vet check it out, the quicker you can get treatment for your pet. 

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Noticed The Swelling 2 Days Ago. It Is Between The One Eye And Upper…

I noticed the swelling 2 days ago. It is between the one eye and upper jaw / cheek. She is 10 years old with no previous medical history. She is not exhibiting any other unusual behaviour. Her appetite is as usual. No discharge of fluid in the eye or mouth. No signs of lesions or wounds. Gums are pink. I am able to touch the area and she does not seem to be in pain. It feels hard like a stiff muscle.
PLEASE ADVISE!
Regards

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  1. Ehrhard Visser

    Thank you SO much!!! It appeared quite suddenly…when I left the house that morning she was still fine, when I returned about 5 hours later I noticed the swelling. I honestly hope its not cancer 🙁
    My vet will only be available tomorrow morning… will it be fine to wait till then?

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Dog Was Attacked Today By A Neighbour Dog. She Had A Nasty Looking Tooth…

My dog was attacked today by a neighbour dog. She had a nasty looking tooth mark in her side and was clearly in pain, so we rushed her to the vet. After examining her and stitching her up, the vet told us that the wound was already showing signs of infection and had been there at least 2 days. He insinuated that we were lying about the time of the attack and refused to discuss any other reasons for the infection. He put a drain in the wound and gave us antibiotics, but now I’m really worried that something else could be wrong with her. We weren’t lying! The attack really did happen only a few hours before and I noticed a mucousy discharge only minutes after the attack. Can infection set in that quickly? She was in good health and had no known wounds before today.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Dog Was Attacked Today By A Neoghbour Dog. She Had A Nasy Looking Tooth…

My dog was attacked today by a neoghbour dog. She had a nasy looking tooth mark in her side and was clearly in lain, so we rushed her to the vet. After wxamining her and stitching her up, the vet told us that the wound was already showing signs of infection and had been there at least 2 days. He insinuated that we were lying about thw time of the attack and refused to discuss any other reasons for the infection. He put a drain in the wound and gave us antibiotics, but now I’m really worried that something else could be wrong with her. We weren’t lying! The attack really did happen only a few hours before and I noticed a mucousy discharge only minutes after the attack. Can infection set in that quickly? She was in good health and had no known wounds before today.

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  1. Chelsea Henschel

    Thanks. I thought I’d deleted this and reposted without all the spelling mistakes.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Dog Is Walking Fine But Was Limping Earlier. We Think She May Have Jumped…

My dog is walking fine but was limping earlier. We think she may have jumped off the bed and landed wrong. Like I said she was limping earlier but works fine now, but when she’s standing still she keeps the injured paw up… Thoughts?

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  1. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    She may have injured a muscle or tendon.  If she continues to favor it while standing still a vet visit is in order.  However, she may have  landed wrong and it could have stung hence the limp, but the initial pain is gone and it is getting better like if you stubbed your toe.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
He Did Try To Vomit Once But Nothing Came Up

He did try to vomit once but nothing came up

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  1. julie brader

    Hi Brian, please contact your Vet with some urgency. Your Lab eating a large amount of food like this could easily cause “bloat” (Gastric Torsion) where the intestines twist on themselves. This condition is fatal if not dealt with quickly.

    If your dog is trying to vomit and bringing nothing up could be a sign of it, he will of course be bloated having eaten all that food. Please do take him to your Vet and get a professional opinion on his condition.

    I do.hope he is alright….good luck. 

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Haley Lierman | 9 years ago
I’m 27 And Have Had My Dog Since College. He’s A 6-year-old Male Cockapoo Who…

I’m 27 and have had my dog since college. He’s a 6-year-old male Cockapoo who I adore, and who is normally in great health (besides the occasional ear infection). I take him on an hour and half walk daily, feed him a potato and duck based diet, and make every attempt to give him the best care possible (regular vet check-up, shots, etc).

A couple months ago I realized he was frequently squatting to pee, but nothing comes out. He urinates normally when first let out, but then makes a ton of other squats, prolonged squats, where nothing or just a few drops comes out. At times, its almost impossible to walk at all as he will continue to squats over and over again for 30 minutes. He hasn’t had any incontinence or more than normal desire to go outside (except for every now and then, when he’ll go out, pee once, then keep squatting over and over again and want to go out soon after- but that’s not daily). However, I woke up this morning to a couple drops of blood on the carpet, which I can only assume were from his many attempts. Previously, there has been no presence of blood in his urine.

I’ve been to the vet SEVERAL times, and spent the majority of my savings and money trying to figure out what’s wrong (even with vet insurance, I’ve spent almost all I have). He has had a cystoscopy (camera inserted) to check for urethral cancer (none), full abdominal ultrasound, plenty of x-rays and blood tests done. They have ruled out bladder cancer, his blood work is normal, and the x-rays show nothing except a slightly enlarged liver (though since blood work is normal so they think the was born with it). They have ruled out a UTI, bladder stones, and just about everything else you can think of that would seem obvious. The only abnormalities are really the dysuria, mildly protruding abdomen, the appearance of a layer of fluid on the outside of his bladder, and some abnormal bacteria.

Please help. I can’t afford much more and I really love my dog.

General information about Jackson included in the attached images.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Recently Rescued An 8 Month Pit Mix From An Animal Control Facility. He Looks…

I recently rescued an 8 month pit mix from an animal control facility. He looks a bit malnourished. He has dandruff all over his coat. I have purchased high quality wet and dry food. I would like to know if I need to add supplements to this. I took him for a walk this morning to eliminate and it all looked normal. Also, is it safe to neuter him if he is a little thin or should I wait a few weeks. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you!

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  1. Anonymous

    has he seen your vet yet?  if not, that should be your first step.

  2. PK Dennis

    Yes, Laura is correct.  You should take him to see a vet for a general evaluation — the vet will give you an idea of when the pup will be ready to be neutered (8 month to a year old is ideal if the dog is in good health).  The vet will also be able to give you the best suggestions for supplements.

    The better food should improve his skin condition greatly over time, in the mean time be sure to brush him daily (boar bristle will help bring up a shine in his coat as his skin heals).

  3. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    I agree 100% with PK and Laura.  A vet is a crucial first step!

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Know That Pine Bedding Is Dangerous For Gerbils, But How About Pine Wood Chews?

I know that pine bedding is dangerous for gerbils, but how about pine wood chews?

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  1. Anonymous

    I believe it’s the oils in the pine that are problematic. Best to avoid.

  2. Alissa MacDonald

    no need to give wooden chews. just give normal hard food to chew on, like nuts.

  3. Kelly Furgason

    avoid pine and cedar. The oils are toxic and also cause issues with breathing. Use care fresh or aspen or shredded paper for bedding. Don’t use pine wood chews either. You can find apple or pear twigs and use those, you can also use mini carrots to help with chewing issues. enjoy your gerbil!