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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A 4 Year Old Pit Bull. The Last Few Days He Has Been…

I have a 4 year old pit bull. The last few days he has been sluggish with sneezing, runny eyes and an occasional nonproductive cough. Today, I noticed two enlarged lymph nodes. No appetite or voiding problems. Our other dog is fine. He is not around other dogs. We live in the country and his yard time is supervised.

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  1. Melinawantsa Cupcake

    Yes so be careful with your pet try to avoid bee stings and poison ivy if they do get allergy give them Benadryl

  2. Cyndi Mattox

    Oh he has terrible allergies just never noticed the lymph nodes before.

  3. Melinawantsa Cupcake

    Yes give him Benydrl mix with water

  4. Cyndi Mattox

    Gave him Benadryl. He is on the couch with his blankie now.

  5. julie brader

    Sorry pressed wrong button! 

    I don’t know what Melina is telling you to be honest but your dog needs more than Bendryl. This doesn’t sound like allergies to me it sounds like infection.  Sneezing, runny eyes, cough and enlarged lymph nodes, sluggish? ..you need to take him to a Vet before he gets any worse. 

  6. Cyndi Mattox

    He is on antibiotics so hopefully he will perk up soon. Thanks everyone! He has never been sick before.

  7. Cyndi Mattox

    Thanks. He is on antibiotics now. That’s my baby so I couldn’t sit and wait. He isn’t happy right now because he got shots but a doggy cookie helped.

  8. julie brader

    So pleased you saw Krista and my replies….I’m sure he will recover soon with antibiotics. Can i just say some Probiotic would help while hes on the meds. Natural live yoghurt on his food, a couple of teaspoons a couple of times a day. Hope hes better soon!

  9. Melinawantsa Cupcake

    My baby got stung by a bee 2 times about every month so we gave him Benydrl , Benydrl is Medicean for allergy if u google it then u would understand but since it’s strong for him u need to mix with water like my baby

  10. Cyndi Mattox

    I have probiotic tabs. Will that work? He really isn’t hard to give oral meds to.

  11. julie brader

    Are they Probiotic tablets for dogs? If they are and you know the dose to give him then yes. I wouldn’t give him Probiotic tablets for humans though….I don’t know if they would be safe for dogs. I know you’ll be safe with yoghurt though.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
When I Pick Up My Cat And Hold Her She Usually Will Bat Or Scratch…

When I pick up my cat and hold her she usually will bat or scratch at you and want down, but this time I picked her up she looked me straight in the eye and close her eyes like she’s scared. What should I do? What does that mean?

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  1. Anonymous

    are you sure it’s fear?  cats will slowly close their eyes when looking at people they trust, and it’s their way of showing their trust for that person.

  2. Erica Jermanus

    The one time I picked her up and she scratched me I yelled at her and said bad. And I think now when I pick her up it’s like she knows not to do it again so I think there is some trust too since we have had her for 6 years.

  3. Erica Jermanus

    Alright thank you for your input much appreciated and I will try those helpful tips! And she might be not feeling well at times the weather changes her moods and sleep patterns… have a great weekend

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Dog Has A Mole/mass Type Thing Growing From His Chest. What Could It Be?

My dog has a mole/mass type thing growing from his chest. What could it be?

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  1. julie brader

    We can’t tell you what it is, it could be anything from a large skin tag to cancer. It looks like he keeps catching it as its bleeding or has been.

    Please take him to a Vet and have it investigated, looks like it needs taking off. 

  2. julie brader

    Hi Ashley…..hopefully our Vet Krista will comment and give you her opinion ?

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
He Is 2 Years Old He Is A Sharpea, Rott, Pit, And Lab Mix, He…

He is 2 years old he is a sharpea, rott, pit, and lab mix, he has had double hip surgery due to hip displasia at the age of one. I am having a hard time with him keeping his weight on and is a really picky dog when it comes to food.

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  1. Kate McKelvie

    Dear Casey,

    Have you tried any of the canned foods?  In regards to dry foods, Pro Plan’s and Rice has freeze dried chicken in it, and is a widely accepted food.  Usually with hip dysplasia we have to fight to kee dogs light- not beg them to eat 🙁

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  2. julie brader

    I live in the UK so have different foods here. However find the best quality kibble you can, which has meat as the first two ingredients is holistic and doesn’t contain corn, preferably no grain. Dogs cannot digest it and its just a filler that comes out the other end.

    I wouldn’t feed raw unless you are confident you know what you are doing and can find a balanced ready made raw diet. 

    If your dog is fussy you could always add a little high quality wet food to his meals or chicken/lean minced beef ect.  

    Hope this helps! 

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Hi Doctor,

I Need Help Which Is Perhaps Very Late But Even Though I Want…

Hi Doctor,

I need help which is perhaps very late but even though i want to know something serious.

Recently last Sunday i lost my son he was German Shepherd 3 yrs only.
Since last week Wednesday he wasn’t eating we took him to one vet care in but that doctor without taking his blood sample. Just gave him injection course of antibiotic for three days when we told him that what happened he said nothing just insect bite. Which i had a doubt on second day again we told that he hasn’t eaten anything please examine he didn’t just gave him injection.

He said that he is OK on last day we also told him that he is not eating and his poop was red and sticky he ignored it. Suddenly on Saturday night around 20:00pm he started showing neurological signs we cried badly we called that doctor he didn’t pick up .

We rushed our boy to other Vet but unfortunately he tried level best to save him but his body was having no fluid and he died on Sunday.

Please help me into this matter what made that we lost him he was very strong. PLEASE HELP ME so that i can know what made him to die.

I WANT TO GIVE JUSTICE TO MY SON’S SOUL

Thanks and Regards,
Ankeet

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  1. julie brader

    I am so sorry your dog went through this, you must be devastated to have lost him in this traumatic way.

    If you want to take this further then I suggest you write to the Organization who deals with Veterinary Complaints in your Country. I’m in the UK so don’t know who it is, but I’m sure you will find them online. 

    You would need to send all the notes/invoicss from the Vet who dealt with him and also possibly a Report from the last Vet you took him to. 

    It is really not ethical for us to comment about this on here. However, I am very sad this has happened to your dog. My thoughts are with you. 

  2. Ankeet Bhatt

    Dear Julie .
    Thanks for your valuable reply and yes it is very traumatic for us even we are hiding it to our dad who is in his business trip to India he loved him alot I don’t know what to do once he come should we tell him because he is a diabetic patient

  3. Anonymous

    did you get a necropsy done?  that’s the only real way to determine what caused the death of your dog.

    i am very sorry for your loss.  it hurts, when we lose them young.  i know your pain – i lost a puppy to a birth defect a couple of years ago and it still hurts to think of him.  please give yourself time to grieve.  if you truly feel the vet didn’t do everything he could to save your dog, then yes, contact the governing body in your country.  if your location is correct, and you’re in Tanzania, here’s the website: http://www.mifugouvuvi.go.tz/vertinary-council-of-tanzania/

  4. Ankeet Bhatt

    Thank you so much Laura for your kind words and concerns also thanks for giving me the link of website

  5. Anonymous

    this is going to sound really, really weird, but…if you have grief counseling in your area, consider it. it was one of the best things for me. it really helped me deal with the death of my puppy. he was my first dog, and the suddenness of it was such a shock to the system that i really didn’t know what i was going to do or how i was going to recover.

    i wish you solace, Ankeet.

  6. Shirin Sepehrara

    I’m so sorry for your loos.I’m just Pomeranian owner and don’t have enough experience about dog.But I had same disaster and I just want to sympathy with u.
    My 3th months Pomeranian died 5 months ago. He had same signs (red poo.don’t eat.throw out some foam from his noise)soooooo bad and I just cry all of the time.That was distemper one of the worst and deadly dog’s illness.His vet did any things he can.2 midnight we keep him in ICU.some nights use pulmotor .I tried to help him and I believed he could survive But he Could’t he died and made me lonley..
    I’m so sorry abou it 🙁

  7. julie brader

    Counselling helped me too Laura though my boy was 16 and had always been there. Its very hard to deal with.

  8. julie brader

    Honestly is always the best policy Ankeet. If you dad your dog died for another reason you will have a lifetime of keeping a secret from him. You did all you could it wasn’t your fault. I lost a puppy from our last litter due to a Vets mistakes and the nurse who was looking after her. The Vet admitted it and paid compensation…but it didn’t bring her back. I do know how you feel and I would take Laura’s advice and seek counselling to talk it through. It does help. Thinking of you x

  9. Ankeet Bhatt

    Well I can’t know if it’s too late to examine his body because he died on sunday 30th Aug 2015 now I don’t know if it’s body will be ok or not if yes then I will go for examining the body so that the other Vet who gave injection should be stopped from practising his services he is not a qualified one I think so .

  10. Ankeet Bhatt

    Well I can’t know if it’s too late to examine his body because he died on sunday 30th Aug 2015 now I don’t know if it’s body will be ok or not if yes then I will go for examining the body so that the other Vet who gave injection should be stopped from practising his services he is not a qualified one I think so .

  11. julie brader

    I’ve just read the article and agree with it too Laura. I’ve felt that grief myself and its easily as deep if not deeper than losing a family member. I’m feeling it agajn through my dear friend who has just lost her Great Dane from bone cancer. I wish i could help her through it but its your own private hell of pain.

  12. Anonymous

    people who say “it’s just a dog” or “it’s just a cat” or hell, “it’s just a turtle” really don’t understand. and i pity them. they’ve never experienced that kind of love or grief.

    there needs to be more dialog about the grief that comes with losing a pet.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
We Have 3 Two Week Old Kittens. The Mother Died. We Have Been Feeding Them…

We have 3 two week old kittens. The mother died. We have been feeding them kitten milk from Walmart but they are not having bowl movements. What can we do to ensure these kittens live ??

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  1. Joe Mccollum

    Some kittens this young need to be stimulated to dedicate and or urinate. This is most probably caused by lack of proper nutrients. Carry these kittens to your vet.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Dog Has Just Started To Develop A Red Bump On The Top Of His…

My dog has just started to develop a red bump on the top of his front paw. Its the only one he has. He doesn’t seem to notice it. It seems to be getting a bit bigger over time.

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  1. Diedra Cardamone

    How old is your dog?  This could be many things.  Monitor it and if it keeps getting larger or appears to bother him its best to get it checked out by a vet.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Hi There!

My Cat, Stella, Is Seeming To Have A Hard Time Passing A Hairball…

Hi there!

My cat, Stella, is seeming to have a hard time passing a hairball. She will have a coughing fit and then lay down and moan and breathe loudly for about 10-45 minutes after her fit, purr and then go to sleep.

I’ve tried giving her hairball assistance treats but it hasn’t seemed to work. She just can’t seem to get the hairball out. Is there anything I can do to help her?

Thanks.

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  1. Diedra Cardamone

    Hello Briar,

    I am sorry your cat is having such difficulties.  Because she is having breathing problems (and for such a long time) it is probably best to go to the vet and get some additional help.  I hope she feels better soon!

    Diedra

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
-Six Year Old Bichon-shih Tzu
-Very Happy And Outgoing Dog, Never Known To Be Afraid…

-Six year old bichon-shih tzu
-Very happy and outgoing dog, never known to be afraid of anything.

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  1. Diedra Cardamone

    Hello Bree, It sounds like something is really bothering him.  I think a visit to the vet would be best so they can check him all over to try and determine the reason for his recent change in behavior.  I hope he feels better soon – keep us posted!

    Diedra

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Hello, My Kitten Is About To Become 1 Year Old Now, She Has Had Several…

Hello, my kitten is about to become 1 year old now, she has had several health issues that stopped recently and last was a gastro anteritis ( kept vomiting and got dehydrated) that started just around the time I changed her food from Burns to Orijen kitten (about 2 weeks later). I have her on Burns again now as recommended by my vet until she’s 1yo and am considering changing for a grain free food however I am not sure which one to chose. I do consider trying Orijen again however the protein level in that food is much higher than the level she is on right now. My cat is an exotic shorthair neutered female. Here are my 3 choices for the new food:

http://www.zooplus.ie/shop/cats/dry_cat_food/orijen/133323

http://www.zooplus.ie/shop/cats/dry_cat_food/applaws/136608

http://www.zooplus.ie/shop/cats/dry_cat_food/acana/133233

Would you be able to give me some advise or personal opinion?

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  1. Diedra Cardamone

    Hello Zee, 

    I am sorry your kitten wasn’t feeling well.  I am not an expert on food so sorry I can’t help there.  Has your vet run all the basic diagnostics already: ran a fecal and blood sample to rule out a medical problem before changing the diet?  Maybe the root of the problem is not the food.  You could ask your vet about seeing a specialist too.  I hope your kitten feels better soon!

    Diedra