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My 1-year-old toy poodle, Marcy, has been sucking her vaginal/butt area and gasping for air after doing so. She has done this twice, once while standing at the back of the couch with her tongue hanging out and gasping for air, and another time where she was crying and then fell asleep. She came into heat on her birthday, February 12th, and has been licking/sucking herself in her vaginal area frequently. Is this behavior normal for a female dog in heat, and could it be related to asthma?
August 24th, 2024
I have a 16-year-old Pomeranian named Chewy who has always had a sensitive neck and a heart murmur. Recently, he has been coughing and gagging 15-20 times a day without any apparent reason, even though he has had a blood test which showed no issues. What could be causing this and what can be done to manage it?
December 22nd, 2024
My dog, Mick, has heartworms and I need a prescription for doxycycline. I don't have the money for a vet. Mick's stomach hurts, he has lost weight, and is constantly hungry despite being fed three times a day. What can I do?
September 10th, 2024
My dog is frantic, breathing at 120 breaths per minute, and frantically licking one paw. There are no visible injuries or known poison exposure. The behavior started suddenly, and the dog cannot settle. I gave the dog a bath with baking soda, and the breathing rate has calmed to 80 breaths per minute after giving one baby aspirin. I am concerned about a possible bug bite or poison, but we are in a hotel with no visible insects, and the dog walks on blacktop and grass. What could be wrong with the dog, and what should I do?
September 12th, 2023
My 8-month-old female 11-pound Shitzpoo puppy, Remy, ate 0.4 mg of Tamsulosin HCl. Is this harmful, and what should I watch for?
May 13th, 2024
My 70-pound German Shepherd, Dakota, ate a small amount of onion wrapped around meat. What should I do?
May 8th, 2024