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My 13-year-old dog, Oreo, has been wheezing and gagging for the past few weeks. We tried theophylline but it's not helping much. We are now trying to change his diet. The vet suggested heart medication, but Oreo is not showing any other symptoms. He had an extensive workup in July that showed normal results, including chest, hip, and brain checks. He also had normal urine and stool samples recently. Oreo has a history of idiopathic ventricular disease and anxiety, for which he is taking clomicalm and elavil. What could be causing his symptoms, and what steps can we take to manage them without needing to sedate him for a vet visit?
December 12th, 2023
My 48-pound 2-year-old husky ate about 75-80 pills of my 120mg Armour Thyroid medication 1-3 hours ago. We induced vomiting but didn't see any pills come up. Is there a high risk she could be poisoned, and what should I do next?
May 6th, 2023
My 6-month-old Bouvier pup, Nelson, has a rash around the groin area. There is no evidence of fleas, and we live in Michigan with below-freezing temperatures. We have not used flea preventative since winter started. Our other 4-year-old Bouvier does not have any symptoms. What could be causing the rash, and what can we do to help Nelson?
December 1st, 2023
My 7-month-old mixed breed dog, Bo, is drooling excessively, especially while sleeping, with pools of drool on the floor. He is otherwise acting, eating, and drinking normally. What could be causing this and what should I do?
June 18th, 2023
My bulldog's dewclaw has ripped off the first layer, but the second layer is still attached. It bled a lot the first day and now, 4 days later, it still bleeds slightly when the bandage is removed. He keeps trying to lick it, which seems to bother him. What are the next steps to ensure proper healing and prevent infection?
July 8th, 2023
I have a German Miniature Pinscher named Sir Precautious, aged 11, who has developed a harsh congested cough that sounds like kennel cough. I have already taken him to a vet who suggested allergies or sinus drainage and prescribed antibiotics, but the cough continues to recur. Is there anything we can get over the counter for him, or should we reschedule for an office visit for a kennel immunization shot?
March 19th, 2024