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Pawbly | 10 years ago
My Cat Has A Large Knot In Her Tail Closes To Her Body And There…

My cat has a large knot in her tail closes to her body and there is no markings or sores or bugs on her tail what could be causing this?

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
We Adopted A Dog Three Months Ago From A Reputable Shelter Who Swore She Was…

We adopted a dog three months ago from a reputable shelter who swore she was spayed and say they have the records for the surgery. Three weeks ago she started showing signs of being in heat, we took her to the vet and they said her hormones and blood showed signs of being in heat as well. She seems to be following the patterns of a normal heat, with the bleeding first and then yellowish discharge and now bleeding again, but it seems to be longer than a normal heat? Tomorrow marks three weeks since she started bleeding and after the yellowish discharge/lessened blood she just started having a darker red discharge again. I’ve read a few articles that says this is normal, but I’m worried both about the timeline, as it seems longer, and the fact that she was supposedly spayed. The vet said they could possibly have missed an ovary during the procedure, but I’m not sure as to the next step because the vet didn’t seem sure about anything, and could not give me any definite answer.

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  1. Anonymous

    is this vet the one recommended by the shelter?  i would consider getting a second opinion.

    that said: normal heat cycles SHOULD last 3 weeks – a week of straw-colored discharge, a week of bloody discharge, and a week of brown, thinner discharge.  if she’s going through a second cycle i would be concerned about possible underlying health problems.

  2. Brigette Ruhland

    No, this was an emergency vet by us we took her to when she started bleeding- obviously we thought it was something awful because as far as we knew she had been spayed. They basically said they thought the shelter lied to us and she was going through a heat cycle. Should I just take her to yet another vet? She seems to be following a normal pattern of heat in as far as everything I’ve read online, it just seems prolonged.

  3. Anonymous

    i absolutely would take her to your regular vet – she should have an established history with one by now anyway. 🙂

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
I Spoke To An ER Vet And She Suggested Withholding Food For 24 Which…

I spoke to an ER vet and she suggested withholding food for 24 which I did from Sunday morning until Monday morning. Her feces was light brown and accompanied by undigested red blood twice. Today her feces is dark brown (darker than usual), but no undigested blood and I don’t think there was any digested blood (black blood).

My dog, Kayla, is a usually healthy 12 year old mutt. I checked her temperature rectally yesterday and it was 100.3. Using the pinch test between her shoulder blades, she does not seem dehydrated. I have also felt her gums for dehydration and they are just slightly sticky, but they are a normal color. I am monitoring her water intake and that is normal.

I also started her on liquid probiotics yesterday. Just a little mixed in with the chicken and rice. I realized that I was over-feeding her the chicken and rice on Sunday morning when I spoke with the ER vet so I have drastically reduced her feeding when I starting feeding her again this morning (Monday). I am just giving her a tablespoon of the mixture every couple hours.

My questions are when should I start to introduce her dog food back into her diet and do you think it is necessary to visit the vet? I know it is always a good idea to visit the vet, but last time Kayla had an upset stomach, it ended up being close to $500. Thank you!

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  1. Jana

    The main question here is – has the diarrhea stopped? If it has, the problem might have “blown over.” If it continues, comes back, or anything else crops up such a lethargy or vomiting you do need to see a vet.

  2. Ashley Ridout

    Thank you all for your help! I went to the vet today and since she is still healthy, the vet bill was only $150. I received an antibiotic and an anti-diarrhetic. I am so thankful that you took the time to answer my concerns. I thought I could get her back to normal the old-fashioned way, but you all were right and I am glad I visited the vet. Hopefully the meds will clear things up 🙂

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
It Came Really Loose Three Weeks Ago Because He Fell From My Arms It Was…

It came really loose three weeks ago because he fell from my arms it was bleeding
He can walk ect but if you put quite a bit of pressure on where it came out he pulled his paw away from you

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
I Have A 14 Year Old ShitZu That Had A Seizure And Now He Can…

I have a 14 year old ShitZu that had a seizure and now he can not see. He is using the bathroom in the house and not eating properly. Can anything be done to help him?

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  1. Anonymous

    what does your vet think about it?  since they know the circumstances of the seizure and the overall health of your pet, i’d ask their opinion first.

  2. Sue Bona

    You may need to help him eat and take him outside more often until he gets used to functioning without being able to see

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
When She Was Panting One Night She Went To The Bathroom And Jumped In The…

When she was panting one night she went to the bathroom and jumped in the bathtub. My dog and I are visiting someone for a week and are staying in a apartment. Is it possible she might be home sick?

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  1. Adam Wysocki

    If you have to ask if you need to take a pet to a vet, the answer is always yes. 🙂

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
She Also Jumped Into The Bathtub.

She also jumped into the bathtub.

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  1. Anonymous

    i would be calling your vet about this, definitely.  that’s very concerning behavior!

  2. Ashley Clavijo

    Okay thank you i will call the vet tomorrow.

  3. Anonymous

    …Ashley, i wouldn’t wait that long. please call now.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
Vets Opinion Is Cancer Tumor But Diagnosis Will Cost Heaps And If It Is Cancer…

vets opinion is cancer tumor but diagnosis will cost heaps and if it is cancer nothing could be done due to location. i have been prescribed pain killers which i give her daily. however a new development has me confused, she has started to bleed a little bit from the mouth at the affected area can a tumor bleed? . should i get antibiotics for an abscess ? she deserves to be comfortable but i can not afford untreatable cancer diagnosis

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  1. David Staunton

    what ? did you read my comments

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
Can Kittens Get Dandruff?

Can kittens get dandruff?

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  1. Kelly Furgason

    Also just be sure the dandruff is not moving.. White specks can be lice too.

    -Kelly 

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
Hello,my Dog Is 13 Yrs Old And Diabetic. He Suddenly Starting Urinating And Defacating Uncontrollably…

hello,my dog is 13 yrs old and diabetic. he suddenly starting urinating and defacating uncontrollably. he got a blood test and his blood sugar is 23. the vet thinks maybe it is UTI so he gave antibiotcs but if it doesnt,what do i do?

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  1. Kasey Litt

    depending on breed, 13 is pretty old for a mid-to-large dog. Hopefully, the antibiotics will help.  Your vet probably has also suggested to keep him on a bland diet for the poop issues – boiled chicken, white rice. With him being diabetic, go easy on the rice to make sure you don’t spike the blood sugar.