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I have a foster puppy with kennel cough and two other dogs that are fully vaccinated. I am keeping the puppy isolated in my office but want to know if it's safe to hold her in the living room without risking infection to my other dogs. I am cleaning the house and washing my hands/changing clothes before interacting with my other dogs. Is this enough precaution, or do I need to take additional steps?
January 2nd, 2024
My 3-week-old Bullmastiff X Staffy puppy, named Peanut, has hyperglycemia. She is very shaky, has had little fits, and is weak and uncoordinated. I gave her honey, solid foods, and puppy milk, which made her more alert but she remains weak. What should I do?
July 2nd, 2024
Our dog, a cockapoo named Rosie, appears to have gastritis and is very lethargic, reluctant to drink and eat. She has been prescribed antacids, probiotics, and antibiotics since Tuesday, but progress is slow. She had four small pinprick size fresh blood episodes last night. She goes to her food and water bowl but turns away. We are currently feeding and hydrating her with a syringe. She has never been like this before, and it is also exceptionally hot. The antibiotics are on day three. She may have ingested sand or seawater at the beach on Monday. All vaccinations, wormer, and spot-on treatments are up to date, and there is no abdominal discomfort.
July 2nd, 2023
My dog, a 15 lb Boston terrier named Lucy, accidentally received a full 15 mg dose of Mirtazapine instead of half a tablet. She has vomited three times in the last three hours and is on several medications including Denamarin, Potassitabs, Azodyl, and renal support. I'm concerned about potential serotonin syndrome and want to know if I can give her my child's Zofran to stop the vomiting, and if I should suspend her other medications. Additionally, I need guidance on whether she needs to go to an emergency vet clinic.
January 21st, 2023
My 12.5-year-old golden retriever/lab mix has vomited twice in the last 1.5-2 hours. The vomit is yellow, slimy, and contains some undigested dog food. She has chronic pain in her hips and back, and recently had an episode of paralysis. She was tested positive for Lyme disease exposure and is currently on Doxycycline, prednisone, and Pepcid. She has been steadily improving but now has a puffing cough and continues to vomit. What can I do to help stop the vomiting?
February 12th, 2024
My dog, Duke, a 7-year-old, suddenly became lifeless and weak last Friday. We took him to the vet, who ran tests but couldn't find anything wrong. He doesn't show obvious pain but seems sad and has no strength. What could be causing this and what should we do next?
March 22nd, 2023