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Vivienne Barnes | 6 years ago
My 9 Year Old Cocker Spaniel Has Had Quite A Few Issues. Pancreas Probems To…

My 9 year old Cocker Spaniel has had quite a few issues. Pancreas probems to name one. This past few days she has not been herself at all. Limping slightly and having great difficulty in getting up on to the chair, also difficulty in moving along the settee or the bed, more or less shuffling along and wimpering looking at me as if to say “mum I`m hurting” any ideas please.

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  1. Julie Brader

    Hi sorry to hear about your Cocker Spaniel…I too have the same breed. Cockers are prone to spinal problems, IVDD (premature ageing of the spine). It sounds like your dog could have a problem with one of his discs. He needs to see a Vet urgently. If this condition is left he could be paralysed, so please don’t leave him, Vet now. Don’t let him attempt to jump on sofas, go up stairs ect…keep him on the same level. Hope all goes well, please let us know.

  2. Vivienne Barnes Post author

    Hi Julie, Took Holly to vet last night and he thinks it is arthritis and is doing tests. She had been on steroids for some time and was weaned off them lately so probably they were keeping the pain at bay. had a jag last night and I have tablets to try so here`s hoping. She seems a bit brighter this morning and had a good nights sleep. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

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Mary Fischer | 6 years ago
Torn ACL- My 8 Year Old Siberian Husky Has Been Diagnosed W/ A Torn ACL…

Torn ACL- My 8 year old Siberian Husky has been diagnosed w/ a torn ACL, although a MRI wasn’t done. Dr said it was a lot of manipulation in the knee which is not normal, indicating a tear. Question is should I do surgery or considering using a leg brace? Besides the high cost, I’ve read mixed reviews that after surgery “their dog was never the same.” My dog is a very active Siberian Husky. X-ray showed great hips and blood was that of a healthy dog. I don’t want him to be miserable. Advise??

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I don’t know enough about your dog to offer a specific course. But, in general I feel the dogs who have surgery with a surgeon so far better than those who don’t. I never advise a brave unless the patient cannnot safely tolerate anesthesia.

  2. Mary Fischer Post author

    Dr. Magnifico,
    Thank you so much for your response! I was looking for your advise. They suggested the place in Towson, CVSS and I found a place VOSM. Do you recommend anyone?

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Vivienne Barnes | 6 years ago
My 9 Year Old Cocker Spaniel Was Left On Her Own For A Couple Of…

My 9 year old Cocker Spaniel was left on her own for a couple of hours on Sat (she is used to time alone when necessary) When we got back she had poopd all over the downstairs. Never happened before she is spotless usually. 5 poo bags needed. What is going on?

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  1. Sarah

    Morning-
    Is it possible she got into something she shouldn’t have? That seems like an awful lot of mess formamshort period of time. I’d take a look around to make sure- anything bad that she may have gotten into, I would give a call to the vet and see what they recommend. Hope it’s ok!

  2. Vivienne Barnes Post author

    Many thanks. As far as I can tell everything was normal when we left. No cupboards left open etc. very strange. She was ok yesterday though not left alone, should I still give the vet a call?

  3. Sarah

    I probably would. They may want you to bring in a stool sample to test. I would definitely keep an eye on her today, and if it happens again or she seems to be straining I would get to the vet.

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Christie | 6 years ago
I Have 2 Shihtzus They Both Have Started With Dark Spots On Their Belly’s …

I have 2 shihtzus they both have started with dark spots on their belly’s . I have a white one and a gray/white/ Black one . I am worried it is something wrong .

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello, If you are worried you should talk to your vet about them. The only way any kind of lesion can be diagnosed is via an examination and in most cases a biopsy. Just like with people. Things like melanomas are possible in both dogs and humans. They are diagnosed via in person exam and histopathology.

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Cathy Testerman | 6 years ago
I Have A 6 Week Old Kitten That Developed Severe Diarrhea 5 Days Ago. I…

I have a 6 week old kitten that developed severe diarrhea 5 days ago. I took her to the vets 3 days ago. Stool culture positive for coccidia. She has been on treatment for 3 days with no improvement. Her rectal area is raw. She is eating and drinking but obviously does not feel well. I have been bathing her and putting Desitin on her rectal area per my vets recommendation. Shouldn’t she be getting better by now?

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  1. Sarah

    I would call the vet in the morning and let them know your concerns. Ask if there is anything else that you could be doing and you might want to ask if there is some supplement that you could give to her food-wise too. Good luck

  2. Krista Magnifico

    Yes. If I would expext rhat if the cias wit the diarrhea was singularly the parasites that she would be better. In cases like these I usually recommend “playing” with the formula. Powder versus liquid replacer and trying to add more water vs less formula. I would also talk to the vet about checking another fecal sample for parasites and even switching to a kitten food. Even a different kind of food can help. If it’s not parasites it’s the diet. That’s my usual treatment plan for theee guys. Good luck. Please let us know what happens

  3. Cathy Testerman Post author

    Took kitten back to vets yesterday. Was given Flagyl. Seems to be working plus Royal Canin GI food. Rectal swelling appears a little better.

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Pawbly | 6 years ago
My Dog Zeus Has A Reddish Pink Pea Sized Bump On His Snout. I’ve Looked…

My dog Zeus has a reddish pink pea sized bump on his snout. I’ve
looked up all kinds of things. I think it’s a histiocytoma. It let’s out blood and oozes once in awhile and then fills up fast and big again. If someone can help I want to make sure what it is. The pic is not showing how it really looks. It’s very puffy. Thank you Debbie

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    The only way to make sure what it is is by removing it for a biopsy. After that it is educated guesses by the vet. It is not possible to diagnose via a description or picture. Please see your vet. Based on breed, age and an examination they can help guide you to a plan to help resolve it. Good luck.

  2. Debbie Fanta

    I do have an appt. thought maybe a vet would know.
    Thanx Deb

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Pawbly | 6 years ago
Hi There, Our Dog Snoop Has Got A Partial Rupture Of His ACL, He Has…

Hi there, our dog Snoop has got a partial rupture of his ACL, he has gone through the series of 3 plasma injections, which had shown signs of improvement, however he still has a lump on the inside of his knee joint so the vet has recommend TPLO surgery. Is this the only option as it seems like major surgery. Snoop is 5 years old

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    In my experience if the lameness persists the best option is surgery. In most cases the boarded veterinary surgeons suggest a tplo as the best option to correct this. Good luck

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tracy | 6 years ago
My Dog Has Scratched Himself Raw. No Signs Of Fleas Anywhere. Any Ideas? I Can’t…

My dog has scratched himself raw. No signs of fleas anywhere. Any ideas? I can’t get him to the vet till next week.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    It could be allergies or infection (amongst a host of other possibilities). If your dog is not on a flea preventative I still recommend you use one. Please use a safe one (lots of otc’s are not). Also you can ask your vet about trying Benadryl or an anti itch bath. In lots of cases a prescription medication is needed to stop the itch and treat the secondary skin infections.

  2. Kate McKelvie

    All it takes is one flea to cause misery if your pet is allergic to their saliva. I hope you’ve found relief for him.

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Marshmallow The Rabbit | 6 years ago
My Bunny Has Been Acting Very Strangely Lately. We Put Her Harness And Leash On…

My bunny has been acting very strangely lately. We put her harness and leash on her and took her to the park. We spent a lot of time with her. Then, people were watching her (family) and I wasn’t there so I don’t know what happened. When we brought her back, she looked really scared. My family said that when I left, she just sat there staring at everyone. At home, she hasn’t been eating as much as she used to. She would practically snatch the food from my hand. Now, she sniffed, took a bite and walked away. We tried again with her favorite food, but she didn’t eat it. She’s been laying and sleeping way more than usual (practically all the time). During training sessions with me, she used to care and loved it. Now, she just sat there staring me for a while. She’s also been super scared. Every time I walked in the room, she’d jump up to me, now she runs away at the slightest noise. She’s also been pretty aggressive. She was laying and I reached over to pet her. She let me pet her for two seconds before she reared back on her hind legs and tried to scratch me. Hard. She’s also pretty stressed (her breathing is really fast). What is going on with her?

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  1. Sarah

    I would first and foremost make an appointment with the vet to make sure she is healthy. It may be the stress of the situation (you not being there for a bit) and will take time to get things back to the way they were. I would also ask my family who were watching her if anything happened while you were away. Hope everything is ok.

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Sarah | 6 years ago
Hi Pawbly- If A Dog Had Pneumonia As A Puppy, Are There Residual Effects When They…

Hi pawbly-
If a dog had pneumonia as a puppy, are there residual effects when they are older? I’m curious because one of our dogs, Riva, apparently had pneumonia when they first got her to the rescue. She is 2 now and seems to tire easily. Loves to play and run, but not for too long. Curious if there is a correlation or if she really is just a diva?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I have seen lots and lots of puppies recover from pneumonia and all of them grew up to be normal active healthy dogs. It is (theoretically) possible that the damage to the lung could cause scarring and potentially make exercise (breathing and stamina) more difficult. But, my bet is more on diva. ?