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I am taking care of a 15-16 year old miniature schnauzer with a large, oozing lesion on his shoulder, trembling, hard abdomen with fatty lumps, frequent whining and grunting, difficulty holding his bladder, anxiety, pacing, and disorientation. The owner has given consent for euthanasia if necessary. How do I assess whether it's time to euthanize him, considering his advanced age and the potential for improving his quality of life through veterinary care, which is financially challenging?
May 21st, 2023
My dog's ear had circulation cut off for about 10 hours due to a hair tie. It's now very swollen and painful. What should I do?
March 2nd, 2023
My dog has been throwing up all day, especially after drinking water. He is mobile but very lethargic and refuses to eat anything we offer. What could be causing this and what should I do?
January 24th, 2024
My 8-year-old Labrador recently had a successful pericardiocentesis for pericardial effusion. The doctor is concerned about a slightly higher count of white blood cells and lower total protein in his blood tests. Are these results alarming, and could they indicate malignancy?
July 17th, 2024
I forgot to give my 2-year-old German Shepherd his Tri-Heart medication last month, and I noticed he had worms in his stool after a walk. I just gave him the missed dose. Will he need additional deworming medications?
April 16th, 2023
My pit bull has had a hard lump the size of a quarter under her skin for several months, possibly a year. This morning, it was the size of a small egg, but by evening, it had almost disappeared. The lump does not seem to hurt her and is not a fatty tissue tumor. What could this lump be, and what should I do?
October 13th, 2023