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I have a 14.5-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog with osteoarthritis. She is currently on Rimadyl and Flexadin, and her blood tests are perfect. She also receives acupuncture therapy. However, I am looking for a painkiller that does not cause sedation for her severe pain days, as Rimadyl is not sufficient. Are there any human medications that are safe for dogs, or other options besides NSAIDs like diclofenac and aspirin?
August 21st, 2023
My 16-year-old dog has muscle weakness in her hind legs, is unable to rise, and wobbles when walking. She shows no signs of pain, is eating well, and is bright and alert. Would anti-inflammatory drugs help, and what other options are there to manage her condition without resorting to euthanasia?
October 20th, 2023
I rescued a 7-month-old puppy from the humane society 6 days ago. The vet found a roundworm egg in his stool and gave him a dewormer. He still has diarrhea despite being fed chicken and white rice, but he's eating well and playing normally. Today, he started having random coughing fits, which are dry and hacking, lasting about 45 seconds. This has occurred 5 times today and makes me nervous. Could this be normal after a dewormer? Should I be concerned about the coughing and diarrhea?
December 27th, 2024
My mother's 9lb - 10 yr old Silky Terrier was put on a regimen of Metacam one week ago. She is showing negative tolerance symptoms so I called our vet yesterday and stopped administering the drug. How long should it take for her symptoms to subside? She is bloated, lethargic, unsteady on her feet, was vomiting and extremely thirsty. She normally very active and has a good appetite.
January 31st, 2023
My dog separated prematurely after sex and the male's penis is red and swollen. I gave him cold water therapy with little effect on the swelling. Will it eventually go back to normal?
September 18th, 2023
I have a 12.5-year-old German Shepherd with a brain tumor (meningioma) and possible degenerative myelopathy. He is currently on procarbazine and displaying symptoms of degenerative myelopathy. I am considering using aminocaproic acid as part of Dr. Clemmons' protocol for degenerative myelopathy, but my dog also has heart disease, possibly mitral valve dysplasia. The dosage for aminocaproic acid is 500mg three times a day, but it should be used with extreme caution in dogs with heart disease. My vet and I are unsure whether to proceed due to potential risks to the heart, and I am seeking advice on whether to use this medication and at what dosage it becomes dangerous for dogs with heart disease.
October 5th, 2023