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Pawbly | 7 years ago
My 4 Month Old Puppy Got A Little Skin When Taking A Treat Out Of…

My 4 month old puppy got a little skin when taking a treat out of a vet tech’s hand and she is now reporting him to the health department. Is this normal?

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  1. Sarah

    I think I would need to know a few more details before I could give a good answer to your question. For instance, how much is a little? Did you ask your vet this question and did they have an answer that you felt one way or another about? I’m guessing that given the circumstances perhaps they are just doing it because it is protocol? 4 months is young and considering that a treat was involved…. I’m not sure I personally would call the health department, but that is me…. again, I think I would need more info before I could truly give a definite answer.

  2. Anonymous

    That’s VERY strange. What did the owner of the practice say when you asked them about it?

  3. Zach Jamison

    We did talk to the owner and there is apparently a law in the county where we live that they have to report any incident. I find it quite ridiculous that they would have to report a puppy that bit someone’s finger while getting a treat to the department of health, but what do I know. We will not be going back there though, that’s for sure. What really got under my skin was the fact that after he “bit” the lady, we sat in the waiting room for several minutes waiting for medication, and the lady said nothing about reporting it. So when I got a call from the department of health the next day I was pretty furious.

  4. Anonymous

    Time to work heavily on bite inhibition at home, if even oops tags from puppies must be reported.

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Pawbly | 7 years ago
My 2 Months Old Puppy Ate A Chicken Bone. What Should I Do?

My 2 months old puppy ate a chicken bone. What should I do?

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  1. Anonymous

    If this is a RAW bone, and puppy chewed it, I would just monitor your puppy. If this is a COOKED bone, CALL YOUR VET. NOW.

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Pawbly | 7 years ago
Hi Good Morning Just Had A Quick Question , My Puppy Saw Her Vet On…

Hi good morning just had a quick question , my puppy saw her vet on Tuesday morning and she was fine she got her shots and everything was well , we usually feed her 1/4 cup puppy dry food and 1/4 cup plain rice and chicken , we had however run out of the rice and chicken and gave her a little extra dry food with some ham , she now had diarrhea and a little bit of water we thing blood , we have hence stopped the dry food and just given her the rice and chicken do you think that the ham may have made her sick ?? She is bouncy and normal and she only really started the dirrea last night , she’s 2 month old

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  1. Anonymous

    Frankly…I wouldn’t supplement with anything. If the food you’re feeding is high quality, anything extra is just that – extra – and may cause food issues in the future.

    My dog didn’t get any toppers until she was reliable with eating what I give when I give it.

    I would also avoid pork products, as these tend to be very high in fat. Puppies really don’t need that in their diet.

  2. Sarah Jenkins

    Since her stomach is not used to the ham it is very likely that the ham is the culprit. my suggestion if you run out if rice and chicken again is just do the dry food.

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Jessica Terzigni | 7 years ago
Hi Dr. Mag, My 12 Week Old Puppy Had Vaccines DA2PPV & Lepto 1 Of…

Hi Dr. Mag,

My 12 week old puppy had vaccines DA2PPV & lepto 1 of 2; bordetella booster and strongid this evening at the clinic. He is now excessively urinating which is new behavior tonight. Is this normal or cause for concern?

Thank you,
Jessica

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello!
    Sorry. I was at the clinic until after 9. My advice is to always call the vet as soon as you can if you think that there has been an allergic reaction. Even if you aren’t sure you should check with them ASAP.
    As far as tonight’s episode Imis concened I would say that as long as he is otherwise normal I think you are ok to wait through the night until the clinic is open in the morning. If anything else changes like attitude, behavior, or anything out of the ordinary please head to the closest ER. Just to be safe. If you need me you can call.
    PS please notify us in the morning as to how he is doing.
    Xoxo
    Merry Christmas to you all!

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Natanya Pierdica | 7 years ago
My Dogs Has Been Poisoned, 3 Weeks Ago, 6 Puppies Died As Well. 2…

my dogs has been poisoned, 3 weeks ago, 6 puppies died as well. 2 puppies survived and one of them started showing a lump on his back last night. they are 6 weeks old. the mother did scratch them – not sure if the scratching could have infected the little ones please help

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  1. Julie Brader

    Hi, I’m so so sorry! How dreadful that someone would do that. I assume you are certain they have been poisioned? They couldn’t have eaten a toxic plant or something? Whichever way your dogs have become you MUST take the ones that are still alive to a Vet URGENTLY. If you don’t you could well lose them all. They really should have gone to the Vet as soon as you saw symptoms and they died. Please please taken them all to a Vet NOW. I do hope they survive…but it is unlikely without professional treatment.

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Karen Guckert | 7 years ago
Is It Okay To Let My Puppy Play Outside In The Yard While I’m Housebreaking…

Is it okay to let my puppy play outside in the yard while I’m housebreaking him or should I limit his outside time to potty only? He really loves to be outside and run around.

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  1. Julie Brader

    If you want to let him play outside then make sure there are no escape.routes; nothing he can harm himself on….like stones he can eat, dangerous plants that will make him ill etc. Toys outside he can amuse himself with and so on. Leave a door open so he can come inside to you when he wants to. Keep a constant eye out every few minutes to make sure he’s alright. Give it a go and see how it works out. Good to know a dog owner cares about her puppy’s wellbeing and enjoyment. Best of luck.

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Karen Guckert | 7 years ago
My 14 Week Old Puppy Found A Dead Bird And Picked It Up In His…

My 14 week old puppy found a dead bird and picked it up in his mouth. He only had it for a minute before I got it out. Is this something I should be worried about or do something about? I know dead birds can carry diseases. I don’t know how long it had been dead but it didn’t look like it was very long.

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  1. Julie Brader

    Hi perhaps just watch your puppy very carefully for the next few days. If you see anything at all, sickness, loose stools….lethargy or anything else you are concerned about then take him to your Vet. I would make sure he hasn’t picked up fleas or lice from the dead bird too. You could always phone your Vet for advice also. Hope all is well with your puppy.

  2. Jennifer Taylor

    When my dogs have found dead animals I usually run it by my Vet just to be on the safe side. In all but one case my vet wasn’t too terribly concerned, the incident that concerned her was a scrap with a possum, we opted to boost our dog’s rabies vaccine. Best of luck!

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Karen Guckert | 7 years ago
Is It Okay For My Puppy To Chew On Sticks In My Yard?

Is it okay for my puppy to chew on sticks in my yard?

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  1. Anonymous

    I wouldn’t. Sticks can get stuck in the mouth.

  2. Sarah

    I agree with Laura, however I know it’s hard to watch them all of the time? If you catch him eating a stick, try replacing it with a chew toy.

  3. Jennifer Taylor

    I do not let puppies chew on sticks. After adoption one of my prior foster puppies had a piece of a stick become lodged in the soft tissue in his mouth causing infection. He had to have surgery to remove it. I stick with appropriate chew toys for puppies and usually keep one or two in the yard for them to play with too. Best of luck and enjoy that puppy!

  4. Jayden Cihlar

    It could be a sign of teething but I’d say no. Don’t let the puppy do it for infections or damage the new growing teeth

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Karen Guckert | 7 years ago
I Have A 13 Week Old Puppy. He’s Been Fine But He Just Threw Up…

I have a 13 week old puppy. He’s been fine but he just threw up his food and now he’s quivering. He’s urinating fine and he had a good bowel movement not too long ago. I’m concerned. What should I do?

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  1. Anonymous

    If he’s only vomited once, I think I’d wait and see. If he vomits more, I’d be on the horn with the vet.

  2. Jennifer Taylor

    I would keep an eye on him for now. If his mood changes (i.e. lethargic, depressed, etc.) vomiting continues or if he starts having diarrhea I would take him to see a vet.

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Pawbly | 7 years ago
I Just Watched Your Video About The High Er Costs And I Am Enraged As…

I just watched your video about the high er costs and I am enraged as well.
A few years ago I called to find out an estimate for a possible C section on my Newf as she had a stuck puppy. They first said they had to see the dog to give an estimate, but when I pressed them they gave me an estimate of 2-6 K! This is highway robbery, especially since I KNOW from folks I know who have worked there that the vets there are inexperienced just out of school vets who have no business working on their own at an overnight clinic.
How can a surgery that would cost around 1-1.5K in the daytime cost 6K at night?
I ended up driving way too fast 140 miles to another vet clinic who does their own er. They got the puppy out without a c section. I doubt the local er would have been able to do that, so not only did I save my bitch from unneccesary surgery, but I saved thousands of dollars.
Besides the outrageous prices these clinics charge, I think it is criminal that they hire inexperienced vets to be on their own at an overnight clinic. To me that is malpractice.

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