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I have a 7-year-old Westie named Jack who has had recurring skin issues, including cysts, staph infections, ear infections, and yeast infections. He was treated with antibiotics, prednisone, and medicated baths, but the issues keep returning. Recently, a cyst on his neck grew rapidly and ruptured, leading to surgical intervention. Jack is now receiving weekly injections for staph and ongoing low-dose antibiotics. The vets suggest it might be allergies, but testing is uncertain. What could be causing these persistent issues, and what treatments have been successful in similar cases?
February 5th, 2023
I have an English Springer mix with Beagle (we think). In the past year, he has had difficulty with what we think is allergies—sneezing, coughing, gagging; also has had trouble when eating—coughs like it gets stuck. We're thinking it is two different problems. Our vet has done testing/xrays of stomach, lungs, and throat and says there doesn't seem to be anything wrong. He has spent so much time coughing—coughs up foamy-looking saliva (clear color—not yellowish or green), sneezing, etc.—doctor has prescribed various medicines—never seemed to do the trick entirely. We have changed foods as they have suggested. We have spent over a thousand dollars with vet appts and testing—all to no avail and it is getting difficult financially. (When he's not coughing, gagging, and sneezing, he seems perfectly healthy and happy and playful. He's 8 years old. Now we notice he is beginning to lose small clumps of hair...HELP\\r<br/>FORGOT to mention—cough /gags when drinking water, too!!)
August 6th, 2023
My dog may have a blockage after eating a surgical glove and plastic, and is crying in pain. What are the symptoms of an intestinal blockage?
October 24th, 2024
Is it true that aggressive dogs can be treated with Prozac? If so, how much would it be out of pocket to cover the expense?
April 23rd, 2024
My dog, a little Chow Wawa, is crying and won't walk, instead he scampers and puts his butt down while chewing at his paws as if he wants to chew them off. He is constipated due to my daughter feeding him par-cooked 7-grain rice. His paws seem to bother him, and he hasn't had a bowel movement in about 4 days. Is this behavior related to constipation, or could it be something else?
August 1st, 2024
I have a 6-month-old Shih Tzu who is a picky eater. I have tried both wet and dry food of various types, but she loves dried chicken strips. Should I change her food to chicken and rice, which is people food?
March 18th, 2023