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My 10 year old lab just started licking everything in sight and eating grass and whining non stop. Not how she acts at all. All she wants to do is eat grass
My cat has a wound on his tail. We don’t know where the wound came from, but it looks like a scratch, it’s not very big, and we suspect it came from a mean neighborhood cat.
However, it has a weird strand of something coming out of it that has me worried. It’s thin, about 2.5 inches / 6 cm long, roughly tan colored except in a few places where it’s dark and more red, and about halfway down its length it becomes very thin, kind of like a hair. It does seem to be affixed to his tail, though I’m not sure if it’s actually coming out of the wound.
Here’s an album with a few pictures of it: http://imgur.com/a/bTck4
Touching it is obviously uncomfortable for my cat. Occasionally he’ll lick it, and I’ve seen him chewing at it a few times as though he’s trying to get rid of it. Other than that, I see no change in his behavior. His tail still has its full range of movement.
What is this thing? Is it serious enough that we should take him to a vet?
i have treated my cats fleas but it seem i might have fleas in my house i have tale floors
can mop in dog flea shampoo that is what have on hand or what do you thank i should do
i thank have fleas in my house i have two cat but i have flea shampoo for dogs can i use that
I would not use dog shampoo because depending on the active ingredient it could be toxic to the cats body. Instead of taking chances I would just not use it unless it’s labeled for cats.
i got natural chemisty cat and kitten shampoo throw away the dog shampoo thanks for you advice
What if my dog at too many milk bone brushing chews because they got into box.
What do you watch for
Hi Ashley, your dog got into the biscuits did he!
Depending on how many hes eaten look out for him throwing up, loose runny stools and obvious stomach bloating and pain.
If he gets these 3 symptoms you need to take him to a Vet. Hopefully he will be alright but go easy on feeding him especially today and tomorrow. It takes up to 48 hours for food to go through a dogs system and it would be wise to let all these biscuits pass through before you give him more food on top.
Hope hes ok!
Luckly my dogs were okay. I have 3 dogs at my house all littermates… Thanks for the reply.
We didn’t give any dental bones for a week after that.
Nothing happen and they still acted like themselves
Is there anything i can do to get him used to men? My neighbor put his hand down for him to snif,he snarled and barked! I love this dog,have had him 3 days! He will let me do anything! Please help!
It takes time for a new dog to get used to his new people and surroundings. They all do it at their own pace. I strongly urge you to consult a behavioral trainer so that you introduce him and socialize him the best way possible especially since he’s an older dog that can easily have a lot of baggage. Meanwhile, just love him, give him time to trust you. As your relationship grows and he sees you as his leader, protector and family he will be more likely to trust others and situations that he is placed in with you. All these wonderful things that we share with our pets take time and a lot of patience. I just adopted a 2.5 year old Great Dane, we love him dearly. He wasn’t socialized well, if at all, and he can be a lot to handle, he’s having to “learn” how to play in an acceptable manner with our other dogs and even with us just throwing a ball. Just remember that coming to your home, even with all your love, is a huge adjustment to him. It takes the average dog about 6 weeks to acclimate to their new surroundings and begin to feel calm and secure in their new home with their new people. Trainers with behavioral expertise can give you tons of advice, to-dos, not to-dos and offer you a world of information. I can promise you that a consultation with one will help you to understand things we never thought about with adopted dogs – you will learn so much and it will help you bond even faster. I can tell you that time will change things and that you can never have a more devoted dog than one who has been rescued. Wishing you much luck and love with your new baby.
Paul,tk u for advice! I aprec. It! Evelyn
threw up fresh blood in a clear flem like fluid
13 year old neutered male
It is perfectly round and symmetrical, appears to be under the skin (hair is intact), fairly firm, 2 inches in diameter and doesn’t seem to be bothering my dog when touched. He was also licking his nose very frequently when it showed up along with increased sneezing. I’m wondering, What this is caused by? Should he see a vet? Could this be caused by an allergy?
i’d get him in, particularly if it’s anywhere near teeth.
Any unusual lump should be seen by a vet. Especially before it gets any bigger
She has been really itchy lately and when I was bathing her with oatmeal bath i noticed this lump on her tail. Any idea what it is?
a vet would really need to take a look at it to truly determine what it is.
My dog died of parvo a month ago and want to get another puppy for my family. What should I do to ensure he is safe?
Sorry about your pup!! Well, first, go to a rescue and get a puppy there! Most of the time, they have been vaccinated and have had a parvo shot! All puppies should have had their first set of vaccinations before you bring them home. Most are dewormed too and its all included in the adoption price. There is no guarantee. My rescue puppy had parvo too, at 7 weeks old, he was sick two day after I brough him home, but my vet saved his life and he survived. He is 8 years old now. Just make sure you know where you’re getting your puppy from. No pet shops! Best place is a rescue! Good luck!
Just a note, before you get another dog you need to thoroughly clean and disinfect your house and yard. Parvo Virus lives for a year after the dog suffering from it has gone.
Ask your Vet what products to use.
Don’t take a new puppy into your house unless it has been fully vacinated.
Just took him to the vet, and they found that the scratch on his tail was bigger than we thought and the thing sticking out was nerve tissue!
Fortunately they bandaged him up, gave him an antibiotic, and he’s going to be okay.