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I brought in a deaf kitten and a tiny runt from the same healthy mother. After introducing them, the older kitten developed a fever and showed the third eyelid. The vet treated him for a mild upper respiratory infection (URI) and the fever is now gone. However, I'm concerned about potential causes of the fever and whether it's safe to move the younger kitten back into the same room. Are these infections gone for good, or can they relapse?
December 12th, 2023
We have a 5-month-old male Siberian husky who has been exhibiting excessive slobbering, choking while eating (we now soak his food), difficulty lifting his head, paw dragging, and an inability to stick his tongue out. He sleeps more than normal and acts like an old dog when getting up. What could be causing these symptoms and what treatments could be recommended?
February 2nd, 2023
Buddy, my dog, has a growth that is now twice the size and has spread to his hind paw. It is rock-hard, and he is currently taking Tramadol and Rimadyl for pain, but he is still in pain and whimpering often. What other pain relief options are available for Buddy?
April 8th, 2023
I have a 7-year-old beagle. This morning, his left eye started closing, and the lining at the bottom of the eye is covering it. His right eye is also affected but not as severely. I gave him half a Benadryl tablet, but he has been very slow-moving, hasn't eaten, and feels like he has a fever. Should I give him liquid children's Tylenol or possibly more Benadryl?
April 10th, 2023
I have a 3-4 year old male pug who was diagnosed with favoring his back legs due to a bad back. He was given cortisone and pain shots, and medication including dexamethasone, pain, and muscle relaxers. He has been laying around a lot and won't try to get on the couch or bed. What could be the issue, and what further steps should I take?
April 20th, 2023
My 9-month-old boxer dog ate a plastic toothpick. What should I do?
January 3rd, 2024