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Kaylie | 9 months ago
My 1 Year Old Dog (1/2 Lab, 1/4 German Shepherd, 1/4 Boxer) Has A Large, Perfectly Round Red Bump On …

My 1 year old dog (1/2 lab, 1/4 German shepherd, 1/4 boxer) has a large, perfectly round red bump on her face. I have researched and see potential answers but we are currently out of town and cannot take her to the vet yet. She is very important to me so of course I am concerned, but I would like opinions on whether I should be panicking as much as I am according to the photos I provide. Some articles say cancer, others say histiocytoma.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    The only way we can accurately diagnose any kind of mass is with submitting a piece of the tissue for biopsy or histopathology. If the mass is small and not bothering your dog you probably have a little time to monitor it and don’t have to rush to the vet. If it isn’t going away or if it is getting larger I would see a vet. In a dog this age I often talk about whether it might be a histiocytoma. These are usually benign and go away over a few weeks.

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Naomi | 10 months ago
Hello! I Have A 14 Month Bernese Mountain Dog Who Has Been Limping For Quite A While …

Hello! I have a 14 month Bernese Mountain dog who has been limping for quite a while now. He started off with lameness shifting over all 4 legs, but now he is just lame in the front left. It’s constant and gets worse when he runs about and will hold his leg up. He doesn’t whine and it doesn’t prevent him from activities. I’ve reduced his walks to lead walks, and even reduced his walking to see if that helps but it hasn’t made a difference. He’s had an x ray of all four limbs, checking for hip and elbow dysplasia and his legs and joint all look good with no issues… We’ve been advised this is growing pains, which we suspected and heard is quite common in young large breed dogs. However, this lameness has been going on for a more than a couple of weeks and no sign of it getting better. Checked his paw pads and in between to see if there is anything stuck. No heat or swelling or cuts anywhere. Anyone else experienced prolonged lameness with no obvious source? Or any advise as to how I could identify a source? I’m just concerned something’s been missed as it’s been going on for a long time.

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  1. Laura

    Not a vet, but someone who was heavily invested in Doberman breed education. We see this a lot in Dobermans fed puppy diets (not large breed puppy_. What are you feeding, and is it an adult or All Life Stages food? Have you consulted an ortho vet?

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Jenn | 10 months ago
My Dog Has An Aggressive Retrobulbar Mass. He’s Been Doing Okay With Gabapentin. But Today …

My dog has an aggressive retrobulbar mass. He’s been doing okay with gabapentin. But today he seems to be having trouble breathing and is bleeding from his nose. Will he be able to make it until tomorrow when we can go to our vet if it’s time to say goodbye?

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Justin | 10 months ago
My Dog Recently Had Surgery And I Gave Her Her Antibiotic Last Night While My Wife …

My dog recently had surgery and I gave her her antibiotic last night while my wife wasn’t home and she woke up this morning and have her another dose because she didn’t realize I had given it last night. It’s 200mg of CEFPODOXIME – proxetil. Is there any cause for concern?

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jasmine | 10 months ago
What Are The Best Calming Treats To Give My Dog? He Appears To Get Very Upset …

What are the best calming treats to give my dog? He appears to get very upset when in the crate.

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  1. Laura

    This is a training issue, not a medication issue. Look into Susan Garrett’s Crate Games. You need to train him to be okay with being in the crate, and her method is a great way to start.

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Amber | 10 months ago
My Son’s Dog Need Surgery. A Very Expensive Surgery. I Have Been Trying To Find …

My son’s dog need surgery. A very expensive surgery. I have been trying to find a place that will help with this with no luck. If my son’s dog doesn’t get the surgery he will need to put him down. There is something wrong with his jaw and now having a hard time eating. Someone plz help me save my son’s dog.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I’m sorry to hear about your dog. You would have to give a better description of what kind of surgery is needed for us to offer any kind of assistance or advice.

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Kristen | 11 months ago
Dog Had Abscessed Gland That Busted. I Cleaned It Up And Got All Brown Stinky Liquid …

Dog had abscessed gland that busted. I cleaned it up and got all brown stinky liquid clean out of it. Will she need an antibiotic?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    Sorry for the delay. Yes. I always put these patients on an oral antibiotic and a medicated solution as a compress to keep the area clean.

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James | 11 months ago
My Dog Is Predisposed To Have Reactions To Ingredients In Every Heartworm Medication. I Have Received …

My dog is predisposed to have reactions to ingredients in every heartworm medication. I have received no definitive answer from my vet as to what to do except to basically play Russian Roulette which I’m not really willing to do. I would like to know if you have any advice on how to herbally treat heartworm without using conventional treatment. He is a husky, German Shepherd, wolf mix he has been DNA tested and he is 20 months old. Any information that you could provide would be helpful. My name is James Dalton and if you need to contact me my number is 864-906-4305. Thank you

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Sandee | 11 months ago
Can You Use Neosporin On A Cut On My Dog Assuming It’s A Place They …

Can you use neosporin on a cut on my dog assuming it’s a place they can’t reach to lick?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    While it isn’t unsafe to use a triple antibiotic ointment topically on a dog it is almost always not effective enough on its own to make much of a difference. If you have a wound or cut or laceration showing any signs of infection you need an oral antibiotic. I believe that almost all bite wounds get infected and an ointment isn’t adequate. Please see your vet if you are worried about infection or your pet has any signs of infection.

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brian | 11 months ago
Dental With Extractions On 9yr Old Female Spayed Beagle
Treatment Cost (USD): $1637.00
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