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My 11-year-old basset hound, Moses, experiences severe spells every other day involving involuntary movement of his right leg, restlessness, pounding heart rate, shortness of breath, and shaking back legs. He recently had a tumor removed from his dorsal thorax, diagnosed as well-differentiated chondrosarcoma. He has had these spells before the tumor removal and recently had an EKG and X-ray, showing an enlarged heart. What could be causing these symptoms, and what should I do?
January 17th, 2023
My 5-month-old Irish setter spaniel mix puppy has had diarrhea for about 12 hours. The stool is thin, watery, and contains some mucus, but no blood. The puppy ate 1 ounce of intense dark chocolate 24 hours ago and has been socializing with other dogs. The puppy is up-to-date on vaccines, heartguard, and flea/tick prevention, and had a previous episode of hookworm infection a month ago. Is this another episode of hookworm, or is the chocolate the cause? Should I induce vomiting, use charcoal, or change the diet? Should the puppy's activity be restricted?
November 2nd, 2023
I have a 7-year-old Miniature Pinscher, possibly mixed, who had a lump at one year of age. Now, more lumps have appeared. I prefer to speak live. Is that possible?
February 19th, 2024
My five-year-old French Bulldog has been on wellness weight control wet and dry food for over six months, but in the past three weeks, she has lost too much weight and still acts like she's starving. What should I do?
December 20th, 2024
My 10-year-old, 13-pound Dachshund was diagnosed with ataxia, affecting her hind legs, and is currently on Rimadyl 12 mg twice a day. What is the prognosis for her return to health?
October 23rd, 2024
My dog has bilious vomiting syndrome, and more frequent feedings helped initially, but she is now vomiting again around 5-6 hours after her snack. I am considering taking her to the vet, but do you have any suggestions for over-the-counter remedies to calm her stomach or slow the motility for the emptying of her stomach?
October 1st, 2023