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.

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.

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.

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.

you can get an emergency spay done.

Get her to the vet please!

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

Yes he started out with cataract then glaucoma and now the eye looks horrible. It’s popping out its lens looks ripped off.