first: i’m very, very sorry for your loss.
second: a necropsy is the best way to determine this at this point. i would consider it.
My Lab Is 10 And I’m Pretty Sure It’s Arthritis But I Don’t Get Paid…
My lab is 10 and I’m pretty sure it’s arthritis but I don’t get paid till wed
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He Weighs 5 Lbs, 7 Oz, Also Had A Dental With 3 Removals, Is Taking…
He weighs 5 lbs, 7 oz, also had a dental with 3 removals, is taking antibiotics as a precaution, has had no problems at all and is eating and drinking as normal.
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Why Did My 13 Yr Old Chow Lab Mix Start Seizures And Kept Having Them…
why did my 13 yr old chow lab mix start seizures and kept having them until i had her put to sleep this morning she was on epilepsy med to.one after another that never happened before
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Can Two Female Pit Bulls Get Along In The Same House One Is 6 And…
Can two female pit bulls get along in the same house one is 6 and the other is 2 I also have a golden retriever male and chow lab mix female 16 they all get along fine together but wanted to add my rescue 2 year old female
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Dawn Ferara, DVM It all depends on the dogs attitudes and they all should be fixed.
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Anonymous i understand pit bulls are dog-aggressive as well as same-sex aggressive, particularly the bitches. i don’t know that i’d want to add another to the mix you already have going in your house. it could upset the balance and cause problems.
My 8 Week Old Chocolate Lab Twitches Her Eye And Bring Up Her Left Side…
My 8 week old chocolate lab twitches her eye and bring up her left side of her mouth. Was just wondering if that a weak muscle because that what a vet said or what?
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I Have A Chocolate Lab That Is 15 Years Old She Sometimes Has A Hard…
i have a chocolate lab that is 15 years old she sometimes has a hard time getting up with her age,i have just started a new product called ANTINOL by vetz petz,which is an all natural product.my question is: prior to giving her ANTINOL,for years i have been giving her 650mg(4 pills a day)of glucosamine,a daily vitamin(consists of multi-vitamin a,b,e two pills aday) and 4 pills a day of brewers yeast for skin and coat,with her now taking ANTINOL,Can she still take the other pills safely with ANTINOL,OR SHOULD I DISCONTINUE the other pills.i would appreciate a veterinarian answering my question!!!! thank you very much!
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Kelly Furgason Hi Dale,
I’m not a vet, just lifelong experience with a variety of animals, but until a vet see’s your post I’ll chime in. . Prior to giving your dog any supplements or other pills you should consult your vet to determine if the supplement is needed or not. Sometimes an underlying condition could be the cause of your pets problem. At 15yrs old, that’s pretty senior for a lab and I’d be thinking at this point your pet may need a heavier type of medication to help with the stiffness and pain involved with getting up.
Looking forward to what vet’s reply.
Good luck!
~kelly
My 10 Year Old Lab Just Started Licking Everything In Sight And Eating Grass And…
My 10 year old lab just started licking everything in sight and eating grass and whining non stop. Not how she acts at all. All she wants to do is eat grass
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He Said That Surgery At Her Age Is Dangerous, She May Not Wake Up From…
He said that surgery at her age is dangerous, she may not wake up from the anesthesia. My dog scratched the tumor and its now a terrible looking open wound. I cant afford to take her to a vet, I have no income at this time. I know she has to be in pain & im worried about infection. Is there anything I can do to treat this ? Some type of topical med. or antibiotic ???
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julie brader Hello JoAnne, I realise your dog is 14 years old and an anaesthetic, as the Vet informed you may not be the ideal at her age….you cannot leave her like this.
She has a large open wound on her stomach that is not only open to infection but must be extremely painful.
The tumour doesnt appear to be on a nipple but the underside of the top of her back leg?
You have to take her to a Vet urgently and you need to find the funds from somewhere to do it. Care Credit might be worth looking into…or perhaps you could borrow the money from family or friends. Your dog needs a Vet and she needs one now.
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Dawn Ferara, DVM I agree with Julie and Krista
My Lab Is 9 Years Old And Weighs Approximately 82 Pounds.
My lab is 9 years old and weighs approximately 82 pounds.
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Anonymous what’s he eating currently? i’d look at a food or environmental allergy. resolve that, you resolve the itching.
I Have Three Dogs A 16 Year Old Chow Lab Mix Female A Golden Retriever…
I have three dogs a 16 year old chow lab mix female a golden retriever 11 year old male a pit bull 6 female. I had the chow lab and golden first and than the 6 year old pit. The pit gets along with my chow and golden very well. But
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Eddie Eidinger I ran out of room. But when I take the pit bull out she goes crazy when she sees other dogs she wants to go after them I don’t no if she trying to protect herself or me or just very dog aggressive is there a way to change her behavior
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Diedra Cardamone Hi Eddie,
Your veterinarian may be able to refer you to a behavior specialist – this is where I would start. They have so much wonderful knowledge and can get you and your pit started in the right direction. It is wonderful that you care enough about her to get some answers about her behavior. In many cases it is us as owners learning as much as our pets. Have you had the pit for her entire life or is she a rescue? Please keep us posted!
Diedra
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Laura Kyle Hi Eddie, your pups behavior is pretty common and can absolutely be fixed. Without knowing your pup it is hard to say why she is reactive on a leash so I agree that you should work with a trainer. I would look for a trainer that uses both corrective methods and positive reinforcement. Once you get a plan for your dog I would also suggest takin her for walks with unfamiliar dogs. She doesn’t need to interact with them, she just needs to learn how to walk with other dogs. I know it sounds like the simplest thing in the world, but in my experience a simple pack walk can make a world of difference. Good luck! Please keep us posted
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Eddie Eidinger She is rescue
No please don’t give Ibruprofen to dogs as its toxic. Only give medication prescribed by a Vet.