Paula B. asked

🐕  Dog Health

I have a 12-year-old dog named Mini Snoozer who has been on prednisone pain pills and muscle relaxers for a back injury. Suddenly, she stopped eating, drinking, and moving, became dehydrated, and her protein count is down. Her lungs have fluid, and her heart rate is elevated. The vet did blood work and pulled fluid from her lung but found nothing. What could be the issue?

June 21st, 2024

Laura P. answered

The sudden decline in Mini Snoozer's condition, including her refusal to eat and drink, dehydration,...

June 21st, 2024

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