She’s Also Started Drinking Lots Of Water. Can Anyone Tell Me What This Could Be…
She’s also started drinking lots of water. Can anyone tell me what this could be & what causes it..? The dog is between 8 – 10 yrs old im not sure.
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I Have A German Shepherd And Her Hind Legs Are Swollen And She Can’t Walk…
I have a German shepherd and her hind legs are swollen and she can’t walk much. She is 6. Any way to help relieve the pain before I can get her to a bet tomorrow? Ice? Heat? Anything?
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Anonymous i’d also worry about DM, knowing how prevalent it is in GSDs.
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Ashley Williams Thank you. I will get her there first thing tomorrow morning
I Have Four 1 Week Old Kittens. None Of Their Eyes Are Open But On…
I have four 1 week old kittens. None of their eyes are open but on one of them I noticed a little light yellow crusty in the crack of the closed eye area, should I be concerned?
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The Vomit Is Usually A Yellowish Colour But A Few Days Ago It Had…
The vomit is usually a yellowish colour but a few days ago it had black in it… She has stopped eating, but recently my mom bought canned dog food and she will eat that. She doesn’t bark anymore when we come home and doesn’t even lift her head to my parents. We did, recently get a new puppy. She is obviously jealous and I give her all the attention I can. But she seems sick, not just sad or depressed.. Please, help.
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Haley Buckell Post author Okay, thank you. My mom is taking her in tomorrow morning. I will let you know what they say.
P.S. My mom thinks its a tumor in her abdomen… 🙁
My Dog Is Vomiting, Not Eating (unless We Give Her Canned Dog Food) And Has…
My dog is vomiting, not eating (unless we give her canned dog food) and has stopped barking or even lifting her head when we come home… Please help 🙁
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My Husband And I Adopted A 2 Year Old Lab Mix (we Think Possibly Mixed…
My husband and I adopted a 2 year old lab mix (we think possibly mixed with Newfoundland) in November 2015. He’s 94lbs and we are his 3rd owners (first two owners were within the same family).
Shortly after adopting him, he started developing sores on his belly near his penis. They didn’t seem to ooze, but were bright red, dry, and scabbing over. He also was scratching at his lips and frequently shaking his head.
We took him into the vet who suspected allergies and suggested we change his food, removing any sources of chicken and beef from his diet. She prescribed 3 weeks of cephalexin, and we switched him to a salmon and sweet potato, grain free food. This was in January 2016.
The sores did resolve with the antibiotics, but the shaking his head and scratching at his lips did not. Two weeks ago I noticed a small sore on his belly again, in the same spot as before, and today I noticed there are now two of them. I also noticed that the inside of his lips seem to be very red (unsure as to whether this is new, or I just didn’t notice beforehand).
We can’t afford to keep throwing hundreds of dollars every few months towards vet care, so I’m wondering if anyone has ideas as to what this could be. I have doubts about allergies since the lip scratching and shaking of his head never went away.
Any help or ideas greatly appreciated
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Dawn Ferara, DVM It is still allergies, just less likely to be a food allergy. I would contact your vet by phone and inquire if they want to start him on an anti-histamine etc.
Good Luck
Dr Dawn
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debra yuhasz Just wondering…..Did your vet say what is causing the head shaking? Head shaking usually indicates an ear infection, but it could also be from a rash inside his ears or fluid in his ears like otitis media in children. This very likely is allergy related. Probally not a food allergy but rather something airborne like pollens or grass or dust or maybe something like a brand of carpet cleaner which is a contact allergy. I had a Chihuahua once that was allergic to the brand of laundry soap I was using. Maybe you can call your vet and see if he’ll be ok with you giving him benedryl and get the correct dosage from him.
My Cat Is 4 Years Old . I Am A Student. Cat Is A Female…
My cat is 4 years old . I am a student. Cat is a female nudered domestic cat.
Im a student cannot afford to go to vet now.
she started eating from litter.. not the poop or pee, just the litter sand. I dont know why. Can you tell me a natural remedy that might help? I really cant afford a vet right now.
Thanks
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I Have A 8 Year Old Min Pin That Is 6 Pounds And Has Been…
I have a 8 year old min pin that is 6 pounds and has been coughing off and on can I give her cough medicine
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13 Yr Old Cocker Spaniel Male, Dry And Cracking Muzzle And Around Eyes, Infected Ear…
13 yr old cocker spaniel male, dry and cracking muzzle and around eyes, infected ear, awful smell, possible scent gland infection? Please help
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My first thought is diabetes! I would recommend a vet visit for an exam and bloodwork.
Good Luck
Dr Dawn
Thank you very much for your answer…. Im just curious can you tell me what causes diabetes in a dog..?
I believe it can be the same as with humans. Sometimes advancing age. A pancreatic problem. She must see a vet to try to narrow down the cause as well as to get started on insulin. As with humans a dog can have a long and happy life as long as the diabetes is under control.
Thank you for your reply Debra… We spent this afternoon with the dog at the vets office, hopefully my friend will have the answers soon and be on her way to helping her dog feel better.