Michelle Y. asked
My 1.5-year-old Boston Terrier, Lucy, started limping after getting out of the car. Initially, she seemed to recover but later showed reluctance to bear weight on her back leg and became tentative with her front paw on the same side. She has no fever, shakes occasionally, and no other symptoms. What could be causing her discomfort, and what steps should I take to help her?
December 10th, 2024
Annette W. answered
Lucy's limping could be due to a variety of issues, including a patellar problem or discomfort from ...
December 10th, 2024
Create an account to view answers and interact with the community!
My 20-month-old German shepherd, Zaila, keeps shaking her head and has her right ear down. She won't let me get close to it, and I didn't see anything on the surface. She was fine this morning, but now she's drooling slightly. She has all her shots and was fixed 3 months ago. What can I do to help her at home, and should I be concerned about needing to see a vet?
March 2nd, 2024
Is dog conjunctivitis similar to human conjunctivitis where you have to clean and sanitize everything to prevent re-infection?
July 12th, 2023
I have an 8-year-old American Staffordshire male named Maxx. His belly is distended, and he’s making a wheezing sound. The wheezing occurs with activity but calms down when he’s stationary. He has no cough. What could be causing this, and what should I do?
June 10th, 2023
My 75 lb Labradoodle, Maggie, hurt her leg and is on Carprofen 75 mg. How often can I give this medication, and is there anything else I can give her for her pain?
September 13th, 2024
My dog, Bentley, a 5-year-old cattle dog mix, has been chewing and itching on the top of his tail for weeks, leading to sores. We've tried different foods and cleaning the area with peroxide and antibiotic ointment. What could be causing this and what should we do?
January 14th, 2024
