Get her to the vet please!
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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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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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
He has a severe problem with his eye. He had his left eye removed. What to do?
I have no income. Help pls
my dog swollowed a chicken wing whole should i be worried???
He has never actually bitten anyone but he growls, snarls and snaps as if he is going to. This behavior seems to have gotten worse over time and I am afraid he may end up biting someone.
I have a hedgehog and just recently he just started pooping out blood his personality has changed and his spikes feel very fragile what could be wrong with him?
I have a 12 year old Westi (male) who developed a wrenching couch a few months ago. Besides this cough his life seems normal–no problems with food, stool etc. He has this wrenching cough several times a day. What to do?
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Anonymous what did the vet say about that cough when it first showed up? what diagnostics were done?
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david maytnier The vet of course wants to give the pooch $1,000 worth of tests which may or may not turn up anything. I was hopine that someone ‘out there’ might be familiar with this problem and could provide more direct advice.
Thanks for your reply.
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Anonymous well, it could be heart disease. this would require an echocardiogram at the very least, to determine whether the heart is enlarged. it’s not like they’re trying to nickle and dime you – they’re trying to determine the cause.
My dog has a large splinter in his leg that i can’t get out and is swelling and red. He appears to not be in discomfort unless it gets touched.
She was limping a little when she walked.
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Debbie Harris Treating Minor Wounds at Home
Very small scrapes or cuts to your cat are often not worth worrying too much about. Minor abrasions will usually heal on their own without human intervention. If your cat does suffer a small injury, keep an eye on the wound site and watch for signs of healing. If swelling, redness, or oozing occurs, it’s time to seek professional help.
Wounds without puncture sites or that bleed just a little can be treated with a bit of feline first aid.
Step 1: Secure Your PetEven the friendliest cat can scratch or bite if they are in pain or frightened. Wrap your cat in a towel to keep them still while you’re applying first aid. It helps to do this part with two people, though with care, one can manage alone if need be. Wrapping your cat in a towel is a technique many veterinarians use. If the towel will interfere with access to the wound, another option is to hold the cat by the scruff of their neck. Again, an extra pair of hands can make this much easier.
Step 2: Examine the WoundMake sure it is not deeper or more serious than you might have assumed. If the wound is minor, you can move on to cleaning it yourself.
Step 3: Clean the WoundFill a syringe with a mixture of water and antiseptic solution. Rinse the wound site several times with this mixture. Antibacterial soap can work, as can the antiseptic soap you’d buy in any regular pharmacy’s first aid section.
Minor wounds often heal best when able to breathe, so you probably want to skip a bandage. What’s more, some veterinarians note that pet parents sometimes wrap bandages too tightly, causing circulation problems. If you think your pet needs a bandage, it’s best to let your vet do it.
Step 4: Keep a Close EyeKeep your cat inside and watch the wound for signs of healing. If the site begins to look red or inflamed, or if pus develops in or around the wound, contact your vet immediately.
If the wound is on your cat’s paw of foot, swap out the kitty litter for newspaper, to avoid litter particles from irritating the wound or causing an infection.
More Serious WoundsAny wound that involves punctures or more than minor blood loss should be treated by a vet as soon as possible. Puncture wounds, especially those caused by a bite from another animal, can easily become infected, as can deep cuts. These wounds can seal over, trapping dirt and bacteria inside. You’ll also want to make sure your pet’s rabies vaccine is up to date if the wound is a bite from another animal.
Injuries of this type that are left untreated can result in the formation of abscesses, or pus-filled pockets at the wound site. These abscesses can be very painful to your cat and can also result in lethargy and fever.
Watch for these signs as well as limping or tenderness of the wound as indications that an emergency vet trip is required.
Should your cat suffer a serious injury and you can’t get to the vet right away, you may have to apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding. You can also clean around the edges of these larger cuts, but let your vet flush the wound.
Last, check around your cat’s body for any additional injuries it may have gotten, that you might have missed while tending to the biggie. And of course, be sure your cat’s vaccinations are up to date, especially if wounds were inflicted by another animal.
I hope this helped. a tip if in doubt take your pet to the vet.
you can get an emergency spay done.
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.