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Pawbly | 8 years ago
This Was One Month Ago. Dog Got Put Back On Pain Meds. He Is 10…

This was one month ago. Dog got put back on pain meds. He is 10. Forgot to ask if that bone chip was something to consider removing. Vet never discussed the option. Just need to know bc the healing is taking time. Every other day pain med admin. He seems to reinjure or as soon as meds roll off he’s back to pain. But with the meds he acts fine. Is it something else?

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  1. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    I agree with Krista, this is a question for your vet.  If you think it’s taking too long to heal I would recommend seeing a orthopedic surgeon and getting their opinion.

    Good Luck

    Dr Dawn

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Adopted A 2 Yo Dog 3 Mo. Ago And Believe His Tail Was Docked…

I adopted a 2 yo dog 3 mo. ago and believe his tail was docked improperly, causing him pain. Though the procedure was not done recently, it is erythematous, scaling, and inflamed. He bites, licks, and scoots on the area. He randomly yelps out in pain, sulking as if we inflicted it. He is potty trained, but has random bouts of uncontrolled minor incontinence. Assuming these sxs are truly attributed to the docking, what can be done?? (I have had dogs with docked tails before, so, yes, I realize these complications are not common, but certainly possible).

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
On Thursday My Dog’s Front Right Leg Started To Become Very Sensitive. I Took Her…

On Thursday my dog’s front right leg started to become very sensitive. I took her to the vet where they said she had just torn some tissue. They prescribed her two different pain medicines and they seem to be working. As of an hour ago that leg randomly starting oozing this grey, bloody discharge. In the beginning there was a lot but it has slowed down quite a bit, still it hasn’t stopped.

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  1. Sarah

    I would call my vet right away, or if they aren’t available I would at least call a 24 hour vet to get some sort of professional opinion if you don’t get a response from a medical professional on this website. I hope everything is ok!

  2. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    Sounds like she had an injury that wasn’t seen and it abscessed.  Get her to the vet in the morning.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Today Out Of The Blue My 7 Year Old Female Collie Starting Limping And It…

Today out of the blue my 7 year old female Collie starting limping and it has gotten worse throughout the day.

She isnt in pain or distress and is not off her food, just unable to put weight on her front left paw.

Its been about 8 hours now and shes gone from being able to put a little weight on it to walking on only 3 legs.

Im thinking it could possibly be a bee sting but was looking for advice????

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  1. Jana

    Firstly, I would beg to differ about the pain; there is a limp because there is a pain. Now, a limp in a front leg can be for a long list of reasons, sting could be one of them. Foreign body in the foot, infection in the foot … is there any swelling? But there could be an injury anywhere else on the leg and there even could be a neck issue resulting in a front leg limp (Jasmine had that).

    If you’re comfortable doing that I’d start with a thorough inspection of the foot, toes, nails, looking for any swellings, lesions, nail injuries, foreign bodies … If you don’t find anything on the foot, it could still be the foot (Cookie had a piece of a purcipine quill embedded between the toes which was totally invisible until finally it got pushed out with pus. But it also could be something else all together.

    My recommendation is if you don’t find anything obvious, see a vet. If you do find something obvious, you still may need to see a vet.

  2. debra yuhasz

    Dogs express pain very differently than people do and they are not usually big babies about it. If not walking on that foot eases the pain she may have no symptom other than not walking on that foot. Since it’s been getting worse over the past eight hours I suggest you see a vet. Even if you examine her and find the problem it’s very likely she’ll require some kind of treatment even if it’s just antibiotics or antihistamines.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
She Is Quidding When She Eats (even Mushy Food) And Even When She’s Not Eating…

She is quidding when she eats (even mushy food) and even when she’s not eating, so looks like she has something wrong with her mouth. We thought it was un chewed food that made her sick, but even feeding other food like pate cat food that’s mush (similar to mince fish-no chunks) still makes her sick. she’s painfully thin and really not her self. its like she’s got a stomach problem and a mouth/teeth/throat problem.

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  1. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    I would definitely seek a second opinion or a veterinary internist.

  2. Ed Harries

    Do you know if there is anything specific I shoukd ask them to do? blood work? X ray? urine test?

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
A Lot Harder For Her To Move In Her Cage And I And Afraid That…

a lot harder for her to move in her cage and I and afraid that she won’t be able to move to her water and food dishes. It was already hard for her to move around but now it is too much for her I feel. I do not want to euthanize he and take away her pain and suffering but if this continues and she gets worse I feel I may have to to which would suck because she is a happy little rabbit. The thing that got me most worries is yesterday morning I heard her in her cage and it sounded like she was stuck so I went to check on her and she enough she was but when I went to check on her she was making noises, thrusting her head back and fourth to each side and grinding her teeth. She has never done this before so when she started doing this I ran over to my next door neighbors house who knows somethings about rabbits because he used to raise a lot of rabbits. He ended up saying that he had no idea what was wrong which didn’t help me at all and now i’m still worried because I don’t want to take her to the vet because I am afraid they will tell me to put her to sleep. If you know what to do or have advise please help me because I am scared and have no idea what to do! 🙁

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  1. Anonymous

    if your rabbit is in pain, ignoring her obvious need for a vet is neglect, and can be considered criminal neglect depending on the laws in your area.

    i’m sorry, but this is the truth.  please take your rabbit to the vet.

  2. Anna Kurzer

    no I’m not neglecting her its just the way she was born. She can’t help it and how do I know if she’s in pain or not?

  3. Anonymous

    prey animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, and rodents will often NOT show pain until they’re near death.

  4. Anonymous

    (in other words, take your rabbit to the vet and get that leg looked at. PLEASE.)

  5. Anna Kurzer

    i will for sure thank you 😉

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Cat Keeps Meowing While Looking At Me, Licking My Arm And Hugging My Leg…..

my cat keeps meowing while looking at me, licking my arm and hugging my leg… And all i can do is pet her…. And then she stops, sits quietly. I know she’s in pain, her cries show it clearly but still i can’t do anything to help her.

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  1. Anonymous

    are you certain this is pain?  cats tend to hide when they’re hurting.  what does your vet say?

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Wish I Could Understand What My Cat Tries To Say… She Keeps Meowing While Looking…

Wish i could understand what my cat tries to say… She keeps meowing while looking at me, licking my arm and hugging my leg… And all i can do is pet her…. And then she stops, sits quietly… But when she does it all again. I know she’s in pain, her crys shows it clearly but still i can’t do anything to help her. It’s upsetting.
Wish i could understand

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  1. Epi Lep

    nope, i cant afford visiting a vet

  2. Epi Lep

    i had two cats and i’m afraid i would lose this one too

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
The Sore’s Look Red And Painful.
He Has Had The First One For About A…

The sore’s look red and painful.
He has had the first one for about a week and the second one developed in the last day or so.
The cleaning solution prescribed through the vet doesn’t seem to be working

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Noticed The Swelling 2 Days Ago. It Is Between The One Eye And Upper…

I noticed the swelling 2 days ago. It is between the one eye and upper jaw / cheek. She is 10 years old with no previous medical history. She is not exhibiting any other unusual behaviour. Her appetite is as usual. No discharge of fluid in the eye or mouth. No signs of lesions or wounds. Gums are pink. I am able to touch the area and she does not seem to be in pain. It feels hard like a stiff muscle.
PLEASE ADVISE!
Regards

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  1. Ehrhard Visser

    Thank you SO much!!! It appeared quite suddenly…when I left the house that morning she was still fine, when I returned about 5 hours later I noticed the swelling. I honestly hope its not cancer 🙁
    My vet will only be available tomorrow morning… will it be fine to wait till then?