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I adopted a 5-year-old miniature pinscher 3 months ago. He has a history of cruel treatment, including a broken back. Recently, he has been refusing to eat, has blood in his stool, and is on medications including Ondansetron, Metronidazole, and Sucralfate. He will drink water but won't eat any of the various foods I've tried, including ground sirloin. What can I do to help him maintain fluid and energy intake, stimulate his appetite, and address his gastrointestinal issues?
November 14th, 2023
I found my 76-pound Golden Retriever chewing on a Jade plant leaf. I believe he didn't swallow it. Should I do anything or just watch him closely?
May 24th, 2024
My 12-year-old German Shepherd, Renji, has a swollen leg that he is limping on. The swelling is in his paw and up to his knee. He sometimes licks the area and is unable to put pressure on the leg unless the swelling goes down. What could be causing this and what can I do to help him?
January 1st, 2023
My English Bulldog, Rascal, has been throwing up mucus and small spots, possibly due to eating pizza. He also had a slight runny nose yesterday. What should I do to help him?
November 6th, 2024
My dog, Alaya, has been on fluoxetine for 27 days to help with her severe anxiety. She is now worse and I want to take her off the medicine gradually. How should I wean her off fluoxetine?
September 30th, 2023
We just moved from NJ to LA, and our dog, Lola (age 9), had her yearly checkup just before moving. The blood work, urine, and fecal tests all came back normal, and she is current on all shots. On the drive down, she was given gabapentin and trazadone to make the trip easier. Since arriving, she has been drinking about the same amount as before but has been squatting to pee without producing much urine. She also ate more people food than usual, including McDonald's hamburgers and puppy snacks like beggin strips and pepperoni. What could be causing her to squat without producing urine, and is her anxiety in the new house normal?
April 8th, 2023