I am taking care of my daughter's dog, Bezi, who is 5 years old. He was attacked by another dog and had surgery to repair a ripped skin on his thigh and has several puncture wounds. He is currently wearing a cone and taking 100 mg Trazadone 2x per day, 500 mg Carprofen 2x per day, and 375 mg Amoxicillin Clavulanate 2x per day. After 3 days, he has started shaking his head violently. I'm unsure if this is due to the cone or the medication. What should I do?
May 15th, 2023
My 9-year-old German Shepherd, Bella, suddenly became lethargic and then started losing control of her back legs. She still eats but has to be given canned food. She was initially thought to have a slipped disc or nerve damage, but no tests were done. She was given antibiotics for a presumed UTI, and later a steroid shot, but her condition fluctuates. She sometimes has labored breathing and her foot is turning under when walking. What could be causing her symptoms and what tests should be recommended?
January 6th, 2023
I have a 4-year-old dog named Roma who survived being shot, with a main injury being a broken leg. After surgery with plates, pins, and bolts, the bone has still not bridged ten months later. There are bullets still in her body that were too risky to remove. What can be done to regenerate bone growth or bridge the bone, or is amputation the only option?
February 28th, 2023
My dog, Rocky, an American Bulldog, has been vomiting since last week, has a decreased appetite, and is lethargic. He was prescribed Cerenia and Metronidazole, which helped for a few days, but he started vomiting again. He also chews his food and spits some of it out without fully consuming it. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
February 8th, 2023
My dog, Mogs, is restless at night, pacing, lip smacking, and lethargic during the day. She has been experiencing these symptoms for days and is not drinking much water. She has a history of digestive issues and was previously on a low protein, grain-free diet. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
May 18th, 2024
My 1-year-old 65-70lb labradoodle, Cash, got into some Christmas assorted chocolates and ingested several small pieces of chocolate while we were at work. He has thrown up approximately 3 times but hasn't shown other concerning symptoms yet. I'm unsure of the exact time he ingested the chocolates, but it would have been between the hours of 12 pm and 4 pm this afternoon. I'm wondering if this could be an emergency later or if his vomiting is a sign he's rejecting the chocolate.
March 31st, 2024
How to treat a dog who ate chocolate? The dog, Roo, weighs 19 pounds 11 ounces, is nearly 2 years old, and ate 11 ounces of milk chocolate chips earlier this afternoon. She has been vomiting since then and is currently restless but showing no tremors. What should be done to ensure her safety and what symptoms should be monitored for?
September 1st, 2024
My dog has been hiding under my bed all day, shaking, with ears down, and unresponsive to treats. He hasn't eaten or drank all day. He was nursing a leg and may have yelped when touched. What could be wrong and what should I do?
July 21st, 2024
My dog is on phenobarbital for seizures, getting 1 1/2 tabs every 12 hours. The pharmacy made an error, and I only have enough pills to last until Sunday morning. This means he will miss his Sunday evening dose and get his Monday morning dose 2 hours late. Should I try to split the remaining pills or wait until I can get a refill from the vet on Monday morning?
December 19th, 2024
Our 10-year-old dog has been sick for the past week, starting with symptoms resembling menstrual issues (swollen genitalia, bleeding), progressing to weakness and difficulty walking. She has had poor food intake, is weak, and unable to keep anything down. She had small loose stool yesterday and only urinated five times today. Is there anything we can do to help her until she can be seen by a veterinarian tomorrow?
May 23rd, 2024