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Pawbly | 10 years ago
Help Me PLS! I Have A Litre Of 8 Pups That R 4weeks Old…

Help me PLS! I have a litre of 8 pups that r 4weeks old today. The runt has all of. A sudden gotten a leg lump on right side of his neck below his ear, he is unresponsive, won’t take bottle or. Eye dropper and I think he is going to die!

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  1. Charlene Kane

    Any time he moves his head he yelps loud and I feel HORRIBLE for poor lil guy! I got him wrapped up and holding him trying to get some baby formula into him but not having much luck! Could b a bee sting since I had them out in backyard for first time today but I was with them the hole time, for like a half hr, or maybe momma stepped on his neck accidentally!?!? I dunno but I feel helpless an he’s in pain, almost like party listed!!

  2. Charlene Kane

    i took him to the vet and she said he had strangles, drained the large lump on his neck below his ear and gave us medicine, but now the lump is TWICE the size, he is having trouble breathing, keeps sneezing, coughing, weak, im so scared he cant breath and he is gonnadie, he’s only 4 weeks old. of course its sunday nite and there is no vet open…..

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
She Has Not Been Able To Jump On The Couch For A Few Days…

She has not been able to jump on the couch for a few days now. She has always slept in bed with me or my younger sisters but now she won’t even get down to pee. (she went in the bed for the 1st time since she was a puppy that was too small to get down.) My dogs are very close to me, and they are my closest friends. I am scared that she is developing arthritis and that I will not be able to afford much help for her if that is the case. I can give her away to someone that can afford frequent visits to the vet even though it would break my heart to pieces.. if I give her away, I would almost have to find a home that would take her daughter too. They could not live apart, it would only make them miserable. I don’t want to give them up at all. The only reason I’d consider it, is because I love her so much that I would rather her live a longer life without me than a shorter life with me. She does not deserve to suffer just because I am too selfish to give her away bc it would hurt me so bad. I love her so much that I would let her (and her daughter) go in order for her to receive the proper care if she is developing arthritis. I am just afraid that she would never be happy without me and my family. I would die inside, but I want her to be okay.

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  1. Erika Hogan

    Thank you, I usually do overreact to anything to do with their health. Her baby is hypoglycemic and the vet I took her to was so uneducated that I knew more than he did about he condition, unfortunately. I know I can pay for one visit at least, but if it is serious im scared it may get too costly. I go crazy when there is something wrong. I’ve never given a thought to giving them away before.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
He Is 8 Weeks Old, Weighs Just Over 200g (his Litter Mates Are All…

He is 8 weeks old, weighs just over 200g (his litter mates are all at least 600g) has a very soft and enlarged skull with pupils that face east west. There are no good vets here, certainly no vet specialists. Should I wait until he has gained weight before trying to medicate him (All the drugs can be purchased over the counter here and I am medically qualified) or should I start ASAP to help minimise brain damage? He is already blind. Or is the likely outcome so poor that I should be thinking about euthanasia? He seems happy enough at this point in time but cries a lot in the night and I don’t want him to be in pain.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
10 Years Old Cat Was In Heat Then Suddenly The Next Day She Acts…

10 years old cat was in heat then suddenly the next day she acts like she wants to vomit but cant and around her vaginia dark mucus.
If touch her above her tail she acts like she wants to vomit.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
How Can I Stop My Boyfriend’s 10 Year Old Dog Mounting My 5 Year Old…

How can I stop my boyfriend’s 10 year old dog mounting my 5 year old dog constantly

Scolding, blowing whisle, shouting does not work. My dog snaps & barks to no avail

Neither I or my boyfriend want to find a new home for one of the dogs

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  1. Anonymous

    this is a training issue.  i would ask a trainer for help to ensure you’re doing things right, but i would keep both dogs leashed when they’re together…and crate them when they aren’t, if you live together.

  2. PK Dennis

    Have both of these dogs been neutered? (I assume they are male).  If they aren’t, get them to a vet now.  Mounting is all about who is in control — not about sex.  But, having all those hormones in their bodies amps up all reactions.  

    If you are making a fuss, and there is snapping and barking involved it sounds to me that the humans are not the ones in control in your life.  Both you and your boyfriend need to start working with your dogs on the basics such as down stay, sit stay, go to your bed, bring me a toy, find the ball, heel, etc.  As you gain control over the mind of your dogs you show them that humans are the ones in control and they will feel less need to show dominance to each other.  It wouldn’t hurt to find a trainer to help the four of you!

    Along with this work to calm your dogs with strong leadership, your best tool might be a loaded water gun, or spray bottle.  No yelling.  No whistle.  No scolding.  Just pick up the gun/bottle and spray the mounting dog in the face.  When he dismounts he needs to be redirected: “find your ball”, “go to bed”, “bring me your toy” or “go outside” (this is why you need to teach these types of commands to your dog).  The water needs to happen so fast, and with no fanfare — it works best if the dog never figures out that YOU are the one making the water happen. Keep the guns/bottles all over the house so you can get to one in a step or two. Don’t try to drown the mounting dog, it is just on shot to his head/face to startle him and break his focus on dominating the younger dog.  It sets up the association in his mind that when he dominates the other dog, this uncomfortable and startling thing happens.  The the redirection to a toy or bed channels his mind in a better activity.

    Scolding, blowing whistles, and shouting escalate the excitement — you are barking along with them in the mind of a dog.  Stop.  Be calm.  Calm, positive energy, and 15 mins of focused training 2 times per day (at least) is what is needed to improve the situation. 

    Good luck.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
3 Week Old German Shepherd Suddenly Starts Wobbling And Acting Dizzy. He Stares Off Vacantly…

3 week old german shepherd suddenly starts wobbling and acting dizzy. He stares off vacantly. Started all of a sudden last night. No vomiting, but no eating either. Took it to vet. They saw no problem in the test. What could it be?

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  1. Raymond Clark

    Has your dog recently received Ivermectin or Trifexis?  Both can lead to permanent neurological damage I’m told.  Also some dry dogfood and dog treats are being recalled for fungus contamination.  One dog treat I gave my 3 dogs caused them to have the same symptoms and then they had seizures.  Luckily I figured out what it was and they all recovered.

  2. La-Tonia TD

    Maybe it has water in the ears, which can cause the equilibrium to be off.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
My Male 8 Yr Inside Cat Was Running Jumping Playing, Suddenly He Appeared Wobbly, Pupils…

My male 8 yr inside cat was running jumping playing, suddenly he appeared wobbly, pupils huge, and howled. 30 minutes later he appears normal. This episode lasted 3minutes. What do you think happened? Thanks

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  1. Anonymous

    maybe a stroke?  i’d call your vet.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
My 5 Year Old Beagle Seems To Have The Symptoms Of Lazy Tail Syndrome…

My 5 year old beagle seems to have the symptoms of lazy tail syndrome. She is eating, drinking and using the bathroom properly but is not wagging her tail and holding it up. Whay can I do for her until payday

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  1. Angie Pearce

    I think my Brook got hers after her bath. We went for a walk and she rolled around on the grass like she normally does after her bath. But I was wondering…what if her tail wasn’t fully dry and the cold from the ground together… could that cause her problem. Everything was fine shortly after that but then she went to sleep for a while and when she got up that’s when I noticed her licking at her tail. I tried to touch it but she yelped. I went
    on line and got some information. I just want
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Sarah | 10 years ago
My Dog Seems To Droolong More Than Usual From The Left Side Of His Mouth…

My dog seems to droolong more than usual from the left side of his mouth. He seems ok otherwise, but he is definitely leaving a trail of drool wherever he goes.

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  1. Anonymous

    i’d guess this is a dental issue.  can you check his mouth to see if he’s broken a tooth or maybe has something stuck?

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
When He Is Having These Episodes He Will Walk Clockwise BUT He Will Still Try…

When he is having these episodes he will walk clockwise BUT he will still try walk to him food/bed etc. And if we give him back rubs he will still wag his tail like usual. I noticed he had one tonight and he eventually found his bed (while walking in circles) and went to sleep…when he woke up he was fine again, walking straight. We took him to the vets a few weeks ago after he had his FIRST episode and they told us it was like dog dementia. Is there a treatment or something that will help him? Anything we can do!

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