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My 11-year-old Maltese, Lucky Lu, has started itching and licking himself again, causing his skin to turn reddish and prompting him to nip at his paws. He was previously prescribed Apoquel, which helped, but now I have no refills and no available vets until September 23rd. What can I do to alleviate his itching in the meantime?
October 7th, 2024
My dog, Peanut, a 14-month-old Shepard mix, had an ear infection recently. Now, there's a sticky patch of fur in front of his ear that has worsened and looks bleed-like or weepy, and he seems more lethargic. His appetite has decreased, and he didn't eat much yesterday. What could this be, and what should I do?
April 29th, 2023
Our dog, Boo, has a fever of 104.4°F, is lethargic, not himself, and has a reduced appetite. He was better last night but not good this morning. He has been seen eating rabbit poop. What should we do to help Boo, and is his fever dangerous?
June 29th, 2023
Belgian Malinowski puppy, 8-10 weeks old, has had solid poop initially, then runny brown, and now yellow and runny. The puppy, named Coco, has been off and on eating canned food, seems more tired, and I can feel her ribs more. She doesn't seem to be in pain and sleeps a lot. What could be causing this and what should I do?
March 21st, 2023
My dog, Andy, a 7-year-old Australian cattle mix, has suddenly developed swollen, red digits after a day at camp. He is immunodepressed and on budesonide medication for an IBS disorder. He was licking the swelling yesterday but not currently. He is not limping or showing discomfort while walking, but it hurts when I touch or clean the area. What could be causing this and what immediate steps can I take until I can get him to a vet?
September 9th, 2023
My Rat Terrier, Bambam, woke up heaving and trying to cough something up. He's eating grass and still trying to cough up something that isn't coming up. He's been doing this for 15 minutes. What could be causing this and what should I do?
March 17th, 2023