Hello,
It sounds like your dog is not feeling well. She needs to see a veterinarian to tell you what may be wrong. Please go as quickly as possible. It may be any of the following pain, infection, disease, toxin, etc etc. I hope she is ok.
Dog Stuck In Mud?
Is It Possible For A Dog To Get Stuck In The Mud…
Dog stuck in mud?
Is it possible for a dog to get stuck in the mud and if so, what kind of mud would be most likely to get them stuck and how would they attempt to free themselves?
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My Dog Hasn’t Ate All Day. She Is Lethargic, Whimpering, Tremors. All She Wants To…
My dog hasn’t ate all day. She is lethargic, whimpering, tremors. All she wants to do is lay down. What can possibly be wrong with her?
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My Dog Just Bit Our Neighbor Out Of Nowhere?!? We Recently (2 Weeks Ago Today…
My dog just bit our neighbor out of nowhere?!? We recently (2 weeks ago today) brought home a 2 year old great dane/lab/retriever mix. We’ve been doing out “trial” run as we call it to see if he’s our perfect fit. Well so far it’s been amazing. We keep saying he’s a turn key dog, perfect. Until today. Our neighbor, whom he’s never met, walked over to us and the dog, who was on the chain lunged and bit her. Out of nowhere. She had and ready let him sniff, do his thing, pet him, he was andlreadyll good, then BAM! Luckily he didn’t puncture the skin and she was understanding when we apologized multiple times, but my husband is irritate. He has zero tolerance for this. He wants him gone. I’m wondering if maybe it was just andlreadyll glitch persay? I random act of over excitement? Does anyone have any ideas? He’s never done it to anyone we’ve had over or taken him to see. I understand my husbands concern as there are people that walk around here, kids, smaller animals, and he doesn’t want them hurt seeing as how this happened with him on a leash. Any ideas?
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Sarah There are many factors that can lead up to this type of situation. Have you discussed this with your vet? Have you spoken to your trainer about it or a behaviorist? I’m not sure of your daily routine with your dog as far as walks and training, but those are absolutely KEY in keeping your pack order straight. I would start out talking with my vet and a trainer and take things from there. There is no such thing as a perfec pet. They all require time, work, lots of love and patience. No matter how docile they seem to be, anything with teeth can and will bite, unless properly trained and exercised and knows that they are a part of the pack. Best of luck! Keep us posted.
I Have A 14 Year Old Cat Who Is A Seasonal Vomiter. She Rarely…
I have a 14 year old cat who is a seasonal vomiter. She rarely has an issue October – April, but the vomiting becomes frequent May – September. I held off on her topical flea treatment this year thinking that may be the cause but the vomiting started in May as usual. She vomits food, grass, and fur; there can be as many as 9 events per month. This is the 3rd year in a row this has happened. What could be the cause?
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Laura What has your vet done so far for diagnostics?
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Debbie Molnar Post author Just blood tests, and they always come up normal.
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Laura I would worry that something else is wrong. Could this be allergies? Could she be getting into something outside? Have you considered keeping her inside due to her age? You *may* be able to better contain her vomiting if you can control the environment more closely.
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Debbie Molnar Post author I hadn’t thought about allergies, are there any common outdoor cat allergies I should watch out for? When she’s outside she’s always on a leash so I can kind of control her, but every once in awhile she’ll get her mouth on some grass. I don’t use pesticides and none of my neighbors within a half mile of my house use lawn pesticides. The cyclical nature of the vomiting is what confuses me. She’s at her worst May and July, but ok June and August. You’d think she would be exposed to the same things all 4 months.
We Use An Invisable Fence As My Dog Is A Jumper. She Hurt…
We use an invisable fence as my dog is a jumper. She hurt her foot leaving the house yesterday and is now terrified to leave the house. We think she associated the pain with the fence even though she was no where near the fence
Any suggestions?
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
As with any fear associated behavior it is best to start slow and gentle and begin to gradually reassure them that things are ok. In some cases I use treats, a short lead or even a dog bed to place a good reward with conditioning out a fearful reaction. Things like placing her in a crate she is comfortable in to relax her near the threshold and then walking slowly outside and giving her treats as you go or as she approaches you. Often you will find there is a specific point that they won’t advance past. This is the time to sit, be calm and gentle and reassure her that things are ok. Never do anything too fast, and don’t force her. You have to be calm and gentle so she learns trust. Don’t yell and never hit even if you are frustrated. I also think that electronic fences are not ideal for the reasons you have learned. Try leash walking and building trust and then start conditioning her out of her fears. Try also looking at Victoria Stilwells stuff. She’s great! Google search her name for lots more training info.
Curious If It Is Known What Amount (percentage) Of Digested Blood Needed For Stool To…
Curious if it is known what amount (percentage) of digested blood needed for stool to clearly look black and tarry.
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
An internal medicine specialist might be able to provide a more specific answer, but, I would presume this is dependent on multiple factors like: age, species, overall health, inciting cause to the problem causing the clinical sign, temperature of the individual, gi transit time, diet, etc. etc. There are too many things that cause and influence this clinical sign. Also, dark tarry stools can occur without blood being present or the cause. I have seen it occur with toxin ingestion, drinking really nasty pond water, etc. -
Jana Post author From what I gather, unfortunately it takes quite a lot of blood to make stool black and tarry; way more than for fresh blood to be apparent. It’s not always an emergency but I’d consider it one.
Large Lumps Under Bottom 4 Nipples. Female 1 Y.o Only Had 1 Cycle. They Have…
Large lumps under bottom 4 nipples. Female 1 y.o only had 1 cycle. They have only just become lumpy , we first though hormonal changes or her second cycle but they haven’t gone down after 2 weeks. No discharge, no pain on palpating and my dog is completely normal, eating and drinking well. Going to go to the vet but can’t sleep because I have read some nasty stuff. What do you think?
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
I would suggest going to the vet for an exam. I would also expect that they can’t tell you exactly what’s going on without a biopsy of the masses. But it might help to reduce the chances of some of them being mammary tumors by spaying her. Good luck. Don’t lose sleep just head to the vet. I don’t think this is an emergency but try to go in the next few days. Let us know what they say.
Oh My Gosh! How Dangerous Is Febreeze For Pets?
Oh my gosh! How dangerous is febreeze for pets?
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Krista Magnifico That’s what I would have done too!
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Sarah Post author Thanks. Feeling a bit better now. Dierks rolled in “something” and the kids were trying to be helpful. I found my two younger ones with the febreeze bottle and freaked. They sprayed him twice before I got to them. I’ve wiped him off and wet toweled him. I’m afraid to give him a full on bath because I just front-lined him today. Thank you!
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
There was an internet rumor going around a few years ago about this product being dangerous around pets. I did some research and all of the toxicologists I heard from say it is safe for use around pets… BUT, I have to be totally honest and admit that I don’t use any sprays, powders, or chemicals in or around my home (except for bleach to clean very soiled areas using very dilute 1:30 with hot water). I just don’t think the “nice smell” is worth the allergens, inhalation, or product on the face/fur/skin,,, it does after all get ingested no matter where you put it..
XOXOXO Sarah!!
My Golden Retriever Puppy Of 87 Days Does Not Eat His Food But If It…
My Golden Retriever puppy of 87 days does not eat his food but if it is mixed with his treats he eats it why? And how to make him eats his food.
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Jana Well, it is a broad question. Here is the thing. It is possible that there is an issue with the food itself, such as a) it might have rancid fats, b) it might contain something that doesn’t agree with your pup’s system … more importantly, your pup might not be feeling well. Here is how that works – some foods are more attractive/palatable than others and entice being eaten even if the stomach feels upset. For example, we had a similar problem with Jasmine (also since she was a pup) and eventually it turned out she had IBD.
I’d starting by having a close look at the food, followed by a vet evaluation. This might not be an easy thing to figure out but it is important that you do.
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
A puppy this young not eating is ALWAYS a sign of something wrong. Go immediately to the vet. I would be very very worried that he is sick and that it isn’t the food. I hope he is ok
Why Would My Dog Be Throwing Up Yellow Liquid And Not Eating Regularly?
Why would my dog be throwing up yellow liquid and not eating regularly?
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
There are many many reasons this canne happening. Please see your vet for help in understanding the cause. The longer a pet suffers from chronic vomiting the more difficult it is to treat and the poorer their prognosis. Your dog is sick and needs a vet today.
I suppose it is possible for anything to get stuck in the mud, given the right circumstances. I would make every attempt to help them get out. I’m hoping that by now, the dog is out, safe and dry. If that is the case, I would still keep a close eye on him and if I saw anything unusual I would call my vet to be safe, and see what she says. I hope your dog is ok.