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I have a 12.5-year-old poodle named Rigby with stage 3 renal failure. He is on a renal diet with some home-cooked chicken, rice, and vegetables, but he has become increasingly picky and refuses to eat. He is otherwise active and happy, with good urine output and thirst, but has elevated creatinine and mildly elevated BUN. He is not on subcutaneous fluids and is only on vitamins, probiotics, calcium, and a phosphorus binder. What suggestions do you have to improve his appetite and manage his condition?
February 25th, 2024
My dog has an iris cyst that has been increasing in size over the past 12 months, but it doesn't seem to affect his eye site. Should I be concerned?
May 23rd, 2024
I need a pet passport for my dog to fly internationally to Germany. I found out that the dog needs to be microchipped first and then get a rabies shot, with a 21-day wait period before travel. However, my dog's vet did the rabies shot first and the microchip later. Will this be a problem?
September 7th, 2024
My dog, Poppie, a 4-year-old Cocker Spaniel, started reverse sneezing after eating weeds/grasses at the park. The reverse sneezing has been off and on all day, and allergy medications like Benadryl provide temporary relief. Poppie has a history of allergies and bacterial plaques but rarely experiences reverse sneezing. Her appetite, bathroom habits, and energy levels are normal. What could be causing this and what should I do?
January 26th, 2023
My Yorkie, Peanut, who is a little over 2 years old and weighs approximately 15 lbs, ate about 2 grapes on Sunday. Is this a cause for concern, and what should I watch for?
January 7th, 2024
I gave my 80-pound dog 30 mg of cetirizine this morning, which is 10 mg more than the prescribed dose of 40 mg every 12 to 24 hours. Should I be worried?
August 27th, 2024