The Dog Only Eats 2-3 Morsels If Any. Shouldn’t This Food Be Kept In A…
The dog only eats 2-3 morsels if any. Shouldn’t this food be kept in a glass or metal containers?
Can dry dog food turn rancid and put off a gas that makes it difficult to breath. I’ve been smelling this for months and its getting worse. Can this be unhealthy for me?
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He’s Peeing Regularly Now. No Blood No Strain. I Found Out He Got Tape Worms…
He’s peeing regularly now. No blood no strain. I found out he got tape worms again. He has diarreah because of it. I’m feeding him in small portions with the medication and water mixed in. He has an injured leg and won’t walk on it. I’m going to call the animal hospital and talk to them what to do about his leg. Its a little swollen. His paw has some damage and it looks scabbed. I’m pretty sure it’s from a cat fight of some kind. I’m not letting him outside anymore. Because of his diarreah he pees out side the cat box but it doesn’t bother me at the moment. We have tile floors. Have a job interview today. Hopefully I can get this job to help me Pay for a vet. Prayers for Sebastian please.
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dakoda peterson Thank you!
I Have A Female Boxador Who Weighs About 40lbs.
She Has Eaten About A Half A…
I have a female boxador who weighs about 40lbs.
She has eaten about a half a slice of dark chocolate pie.
will she be okay?
We live in remote Alaska, with no immediate access to a clinic. What do you believe is the best course of action?
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Dawn Ferara, DVM If it has been within 3 hours I would recommend making her vomit to get the pie back out of her stomach. Additionally, I would contact animal poison control and discuss this problem with them. Likely she will be okay with just some gastrointestinal upset but poison control can give you better information.
Good Luck, I hope she is fine.
Dr Dawn
My 3 Yr Old White German Sheperd Has Suddenly Become Itchy, Mostly Around His Hind…
my 3 yr old white german sheperd has suddenly become itchy, mostly around his hind quarters. no known alergies. no evidence of fleas. no dietary changes. what could cause the sudden nusiance itchiness?
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Dawn Ferara, DVM Even if you have no known allergies this sudden itchiness could be the result of allergies. I would recommend a visit to your vet before your dog does some damage to his skin by itching.
Good Luck
Dr Dawn
My Dog Was Attacked By Another Dog And Has Bite Wounds. I Treated The Wounds…
My dog was attacked by another dog and has bite wounds. I treated the wounds with Blu Kote but what can I give her for pain that I would have in my medicine cabinet?
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Kasia R Sorry to hear about your dog. Please take her to the vets, she might need antibiotics in case of an infection..and I don’t know of anything you can give her for pain that is in your medicine cabinet…NO ibuprofen, that is dangerous. Call an emergency vet in your area and ask them, do not medicate the dog yourself, could harm her. I am sure a vet could tell you on the phone if there is something, but if she is in pain and has bite marks I’d really get her to the vets asap. Dogs have a lot of bacterial in their mouths, wouldn’t want an infection to set in. Hope she is ok.
He Has A Hurt Leg That Needs To Be Examined And He Most Likely Has…
He has a hurt leg that needs to be examined and he most likely has a blockage of somesort in his urethra. This is a life or death situation. I’ve called every vet available and they won’t even look at him without the money. He’s only 9-12 months please help me save his life.
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dakoda peterson Thank you 🙂 I’m trying.
Hello,
I Have A 9 Month Old Valley Bulldog/boxer Mix Puppy, Recently In The Last Couple…
Hello,
I have a 9 month old valley bulldog/boxer mix puppy, recently in the last couple weeks his black nose has started turning brown… I have never experienced this before and just wondering if I should be worried or not. Thanks
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Olivia Lance I’m no vet so I’m not sure if that means anything. However, I have a 2 year old boxer and sometimes her nose seems to be black one day than brown. Sometimes maybe it is just from dirt, but I think as long as its wet and they seem fine it’s good. Cute puppy! Hope that helps..
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Ashley Thibault Thank you 🙂 he’s definitely a sweetheart. I know its not dirt I’ve tried washing it lol its the actual pigment. He seems happy and healthy other wise! It might not be anything to worry about but I still can’t help it lol
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Ashley Thibault Thank you very much 🙂 no PitBull in him though, he is 3/4 valley bulldog and 1/4 boxer 🙂 but yeah I’m just not sure about it, it maybe time to take him in for a check up
Folks I Need Some Help My Puppy Is Sick I Need Advise Fast
Is Was Vomiting…
folks i need some help my puppy is sick i need advise fast
is was vomiting and now he is lethargic and not moving at all
his mouth and toung are white i need something fast please
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Ashley Thibault You need to get that poor dog to the vet now! Something like that you don’t stop to ask questions online, you just load him in the car and go!!!
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Olivia Lance Seriously, if a dog is acting like that, don’t look online go to the vet immediately!
Sebastian Has Blood In His Urine And I’m Unsure What The Cause Could Be. He’s…
Sebastian has blood in his urine and I’m unsure what the cause could be. He’s about 9-12 months old and he’s never had blood in his urine before. Some of it had this grainy sand like stuff in it. He is NOT showing signs of straining when he pews inside or outside. He’s still a happy cat as far as I can tell but I have no idea what could cause this. We don’t have any money so we can’t take him to the vet but I will give her a call tomorrow. I’m extremely worried because we have two other cats. And blood is always a sign. Please give me advise.
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dakoda peterson Thank you that is very helpful. I will call my vet hospital and describe what’s going on and mention his diet and how to get some medications. We buy friskies for him as wet food and we feed all the cats a mix of everpet dry and new mix origional
My Baby Chinese Water Dragon Has A Broken Forearm, But Its Still Using It Just…
My baby Chinese water dragon has a broken forearm, but its still using it just fine. It looks noticeably broken but doesn’t seem to bother it. Should I try to re break it out just leave it alone?
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Anonymous No. Please take this BABY to a vet. DO NOT try to fix this yourself!! Your lizard is most likely in a lot of pain and needs veterinary care!
Here is a problem with expired food or with food exposed to air – it’s poisonous. The nutrients degrade and more importantly the fats go rancid. It’s definitely BAD for the dog.
I don’t know whether or not inhalation of the odor would be an issue to a person; theoretically you smell by exposure to “particles” so I’d say potentially yes.
I understand that your roommate’s finances might call for budgeting but this is a very bad way of saving money. I’m surprised the dog is still alive. There are affordable dog foods out there which don’t have to be past expiration date not to break bank. And leaving food in the bowl upt to a few weeks is just crazy.
Thank you, after I showed her your comment. She doesn’t believe it but she went and bought 73% hamburger meat, and cooked it in microwave with frozen green peas. I know dogs can eat peas if run through food processor. I had a lasa apso 28 years and a pekingnese 14 years and never seen anything like this. Im too the point of wanting to take the dog to a vet to make sure its okay. The animal seems happy, energetic but skin is dry, hair is course and shedding terribly.I’m just concerned as this is her first dog and she feeds it everything she eats the dog gets some too. I showed her the list of do’s and don’ts for what to not give your dog. The dog does go to the bathroom but doesn’t urinate maybe twice a day if that. I’m just so concerned for the dog. The owner thinks she knows best.
Jana is right on! Plus I need to think that if the dog is not skin and bones, and is leaving food in a dish for weeks there is too much food down at any one time!
Dog food should be purchased in small quantities, stored in an air tight container and fed to the dog according to the instructions on the package. AND being a responsible dog owner includes buying the best food one can afford — and anyone but the homeless can afford better than expired dry food from a discount store.
Put that food out for the rats and go get that poor dog some decent grain-free food, look for a pet store that does not sell puppies and pick a grain-free kibble that has real meat as the first 2 or (and even better 3) ingredients. You should be able to get a very good kibble for $14.00 a bag.
Follow the instructions for the amount to feed per day on the package (based on the weight of the dog) and put only that amount down each day for the dog. Put a little water on the kibble before you put it down. If the dog doesn’t eat it within 20 mins than pick it up and throw it out. Unless the dog is one of those that are so picky they only eat one or two bites unless hand fed, it will be eating its meals in mins and licking the bowl clean.
Once you have accomplished this it will be time to have a heart to heart conversation with your room mate. Explain what the food costs, how much better it is for the dog, how much happier the dog is eating it — and most of all, how much better you feel not having the nasty discount food in your environment. And see where it goes from there.
The reality is that you may need to find a new room mate if she cares so little for her dog to treat it this way.
Fight the good fight!
Thank you, PK Dennis,
I will show her this comment as well. Yes, I will get a new roommate as Icannot sit and watch this dog get fed this way. Im so concerned if something happens to her dog while she’s gone,she will blame me. I’ve never let either of my two dogs go without the best food available. My dogs ate like princesses and prince’ s until I had to put them down. They were my children. This has open my eyes that everyone shouldn’t own animals! God bless.