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We Got A Rescue Dog, And She Has Many Health Problems That We Are Dealing…
We got a rescue dog, and she has many health problems that we are dealing with (including an ear infection, lice, etc.) and something that concerns me is her left eye that is red and bulging. What possibly could it be? How should I help he? I cannot find it online. Thanks!
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My Aussie/retriever Mix’s Right Ear Lobe Feels Like A Balloon. I Did Some Online Research…
My Aussie/retriever mix’s right ear lobe feels like a balloon. I did some online research and it says it is from a broken blood vessel. Should i have it drained or will it dissipate by itself. It is not causing her any discomfort.
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Jana Yes, that sounds right, sounds like hematoma (blood pocket caused by blood pooling from broken blood vessel(s). Here is the thing:
– it can go away on its own but it could take a long time and leave the ear deformed (cauliflower ear)
– I’m quite sure it’s pretty uncomfortable and painful
– most importantly, this often happens when a dog shakes their head a lot because of an ear infection (though it could be just from accidentally shaking and hitting the ear on a table edge or something like that)So yes, I would see a vet, have him checked to make sure there is no ear infection/inflammation going on and have it treated if there is and I would have the blood pocket treated or at least evaluated.
I Was Told By A Dog Trainer That Using Harnesses Can Potentially Harm A Younger…
I was told by a dog trainer that using harnesses can potentially harm a younger boxer. True???
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Anonymous i wouldn’t use a corrective harness, as they can mess with a dog’s gait. maybe that’s what they were talking about?
i don’t use harnesses except for buckling them into my car. i much prefer teaching a dog to walk nicely on a flat collar.
The Vet Was Waiting For Our Puppies To Be Picked Up And That’s Why Maya…
The vet was waiting for our puppies to be picked up and that’s why Maya was not in her kennel when a mailman came in through the back door, allowing her to run out.
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Debra Broccardi That is horrible! I can’t imagine how that must feel. My heart is breaking for you just reading your question. Two points I think you should consider. This may help you or hinder you, depending on your answers…but may help you with your direction.
1. Was Maya their patient at the time of the escape?
2. Did you bring Maya in with you to have the puppies examined or “picked up”? (I am not sure what this means).The point I would think you should consider is that if Maya was their patient and it was during a visit, which was still active as Maya wasn’t officially handed off to you, then you totally should approach it as the Vet having responsibility.
If you brought Maya in with you for the purpose of something else….I’m sorry to say…that I don’t believe they are anymore responsible then the mailman that walked in the door. I do hope this helps and I’m sure they’re were many more factors then what you shared…I hope this helps you a little. -
PK Dennis Sorry for your loss – at the very least you should have a conversation with your vet to find out what steps will be take that this happens to no other dog in the future (installing a gated area at that back door for example).
My Dog Scratches A Lot And Loses A Lot Of Her Hair. It’s Non Stop…
My dog scratches a lot and loses a lot of her hair. It’s non stop, and she throws up alot what is it??
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PK Dennis Only way to know for sure is to take your dog to a vet. It could be mange, thyroid issues, allergies to mold spores, fleas, or pollen, or several other things. The vet can help you figure out and if you don’t get to the bottom of it she will only get worse over time!
In the mean time you need to get all grains out of this dog’s diet, that includes treats (no sharing corn chips or bread from your sandwich any more!). Find a real pet store (that does not sell puppies) and ask to be directed to the grain-free selection of dog foods. Then start reading labels. You want a product that lists real meat as the first 2 or 3 ingredients, and has no grains. Real meat will be things like lamb, beef, elk, pork, salmon meal, whitefish meal (meal is the entire animal ground up and dried, a good thing). Do not buy any food that lists ‘by-products’ in the ingredients since poultry by-products can be nothing more than chicken feathers!
Next you can help calm the itch and heal the skin with a vinegar and water rinse (1/3 vinegar, 2/3 water). Soak the dog with the mix and allow it to dry in her coat. You might also want to try Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera — find that OTC at any drug store. Pat that on the really raw places a few times each day and allow it to dry.
Vomiting can be caused by her chewing off her hair and swallowing it, or it could be an indication of her underlying condition that is involving her skin. You need to get her to a vet and get her the relief she deserves.
We Adopted Our Puppy At 4 Months (according To The SPCA). He’s Had A Tough…
We adopted our puppy at 4 months (according to the SPCA). He’s had a tough start to life so far medically, but he’s getting stronger and growing and being as much as a puppy as he can be (aggressive puppy strangles, still on medications). He is about 5 and a half months now and has yet to bark (sometimes he makes what sounds like small soft barks when in a deep sleep and dreaming).
Does full blown barking start at any age? I’ve read that other dogs can “teach” a dog to bark but our puppy can’t go outside yet and has not been around other dogs outside of the SPCA and vet hospital stays. I’m just curious what your experiences are, and in no rush to have a barking machine.
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Anonymous i think it really depends on the dog and the environment. my godmother had a dog that didn’t bark until she was 4…and that was due to someone harassing her until she’d had enough and barked at him.
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We Live Next Door To Another Dog And She Hasn’t Been Spayed Because We Own…
We live next door to another dog and she hasn’t been spayed because we own 2 female indoor dogs and they’re rarely outside unattended. She’s also very lean by nature so it’s possible I wouldn’t have noticed but her nipples are a bit saggy and there’s a hard layer in her stomach I recognize (I’ve helped other people’s dogs have puppies) but she also just came out of her heat cycle and I know it’s a possibility. But where we live, we will be kicked out immediately if we have our 2 dogs and a litter of puppies and I don’t want to lose my dog but I know she can’t be separated from the puppies and I have no idea what to do. There is no one who would take her in the meantime, as I live away from my family and just moved to a new area. I have no idea what to do.
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Anonymous you can get an emergency spay done.
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Ryahhna McDowell Where do you live? Try contacting local rescues to take her and the puppies in until they are weaned. If you do that type up a contract, have it notarized, and have the rescue owners sign it. The contract should state that as soon as the pups are weaned your dog will be released back into your care.
I Have A 10 Year Old Shihtzu That Has A Swollen Teat. She Is Not…
I have a 10 year old shihtzu that has a swollen teat. She is not pregnant and not currently in heat. The swelling does not hurt her but is hard almost like marbles around the nipple. She has also been nesting more than usual.
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Dawn Ferara, DVM Get her to the vet please!
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Anjelica Evins Thanks for the response!..Do you know what it could possibly be?…I made an appointment for the 15th but should I make an emergency visit?
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Dawn Ferara, DVM I do not feel it should be an emergency visit as long as there is no heat or pain in the area. Honestly, based on your description and her age I’m worried she may have mammary cancer. I hope I’m wrong and a few days are not likely to result in a better prognosis! If there is any heat, pain or swelling then it could be an infection which should not wait.
Good Luck
Dr Dawn
Thank you so much for your help! I was concerned because when I looked up cherry eyes they looked different, but we ended up going to the vet and they said the same thing! Thanks again for your help!!