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I have a pit bulldog named Dodge, who is around 10 years old. He was shot when he was about 4, and the bullet went through his neck and shoulder, resulting in the removal of 10 lbs of flesh. He recovered but has a limp in his front shoulder. Two years later, he ran into a trailer and hit his bad shoulder, causing it to stick up slightly. Recently, he has been acting strangely: he didn't poop for 3 days, is a bit stiff in his back legs, and keeps stretching as if his stomach hurts, though it doesn't seem to bother him when touched. He looks a little swollen across his back, and sometimes his stomach feels tight. He drinks plenty of water, eats fine, and there is no wound on his foot. Could this be stomach problems, arthritis, or something else?
March 26th, 2024
We have a 45 lb Australian Shepherd that ingested 4 double chocolate Quest bars. We are worried about chocolate poisoning. What should we do to address this situation?
April 28th, 2024
My dog, Bailey, is 40 pounds and was near an oleander plant. I saw her chewing on something near the plant, and I read that all parts of an Oleander plant are toxic to dogs. What signs should I look for and what should I do?
December 4th, 2024
Hello, two of our girls are very upset over the fireworks. I don’t have time to drive to Santa Cruz tomorrow. I have cannabutter and I want to know if it is safe to give my two dog girls cannabis. They are nervous and shaking from the fireworks going off now from some turds in the neighborhood and the fireworks are the loud illegal ones. Ellie and Phoebe are healthy, no meds, they are usually happy and live inside with a doggie door and they live with 3 other dogs who are not affected by the fireworks. Ellie and Phoebe are 8 and 11 pounds.
June 29th, 2024
I have a 7-year-old black lab diagnosed with lymphoma. She had chemo but is now on a better diet and pregnizone, which helped reduce lumps but they are returning. She has good and bad days, and I don't want her to suffer. Is there anything I can do to help her pass away peacefully at home?
June 13th, 2023
My 90-pound dog ate one 200mg ibuprofen. Should I worry, and is there anything else important the Veterinarian should know about the dog?
July 3rd, 2024