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I just adopted a dog named Bella, who is 1 1/2 years old, from a local shelter. She tested negative for heartworm in March and was given a chewable preventative on March 31. The shelter won't provide a prescription for her heartworm preventative, and she has an appointment for a final check at the end of this month. Is it bad if she goes without her heartworm meds for a month? She has had tummy troubles (diarrhea) but it seems to be a food issue, and otherwise, she is active and has a good attitude.
February 16th, 2023
My dog, Rossko, a 2 1/2-year-old Chihuahua mix, is not feeling well. His eyes are droopy, he's sleeping a lot, and he's not his usual self. He just received an allergy shot on Monday. What are the symptoms I need to look out for, and could the allergy shot be the cause?
April 13th, 2023
My dog, Belfi, a 3-year-old mixed breed, has been diagnosed with a liver disorder (AST/GOT 73, ALT/GPT 552) and has been on a treatment regimen including milk thistle, Royal Canin hepatic food, and Orsodiol for about 1.5 months. Recently, she has developed skin issues (black spots and red pimples on her belly) and has been moaning while sleeping. I'm concerned about her health and want to know if the current treatment is appropriate and if there are any additional steps I should take to address her liver and skin issues.
January 15th, 2024
My dog vomited 3 times late last night. The first time was partially undigested food with yellow bile. The other 2 times she vomited frothy mucus. She isn't moving as actively, is quieter, and didn't eat today. She is drinking. What should I do?
March 15th, 2023
My dog, Macy, a 10-year-old Havanese/Shih Tzu mix weighing around 10 pounds, seems to have a UTI. We are out of town and away from our vet. In the past, we have given her antibiotics, and she was fine. What should I do?
January 27th, 2024
My dog ate some weeds on our walk and has been coughing and gagging for the last couple of hours, not throwing up but in misery. What could be causing this and what can I do to help her?
May 21st, 2024