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My 14-month-old German Shorthair Pointer, Roy, is skinny and will not gain weight. His back bone, ribs, and hips are showing, and he has a reduced appetite despite being active and energetic. He has been wormed, has all his shots, and eats high-quality dog food (Blue Wilderness, Science Diet, and Purina Pro Plan). He sometimes struggles with bowel movements and showed little interest in eating after a hunting session. Our local vet gave him a clean bill of health, but he remains underweight. What could be causing this and what additional steps can be taken?
December 25th, 2024
What can I give my dog for pain if I can't afford to bring her to an emergency vet? My dog, Mia, ran into a moving car and has some lacerations, but nothing is broken.
August 15th, 2024
My older female dog, Sissy, who is approximately 10 years old, is losing weight and has puffy red swelling around her eyes. She is eating regularly and was wormed a week ago with no signs of worms in her feces. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
September 15th, 2024
My Westie has diabetes, and I was wondering what commercial brand of dog food is best for my dog. His name is Macdoogle, and he is approximately 14 years old. Is there anything else important the veterinarian should know about Macdoogle?
July 26th, 2024
My dog Thor has been vomiting intermittently for 2 weeks, hasn't eaten in 2 days but is still drinking, and has lost weight. He is lethargic and not interested in food. What can I do to help him at home, and how long can he go without eating before it becomes a serious issue?
October 17th, 2024
My 2-year-old German Shepherd, Vitas, vomited a partial amount of his breakfast and later, bloody mucus. He has since vomited yellow bile and had a solid bowel movement. He has good cap refill, a strong pulse, and hasn't vomited since 1830. He has cryptorchidism and may have eaten something unusual. What steps should I take to help his stomach feel better, and when should I seek further veterinary care?
April 3rd, 2023