Philip W. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My 16-year-old Cairn Terrier, Dixie, has started bleeding a lot from a tumor under her throat during a state of emergency where travel is unsafe. The bleeding hasn't stopped despite giving her a bath. What can I do to help her until I can get to a vet?

December 2nd, 2024

William D. answered

To help manage the bleeding until you can safely travel to a vet, apply gentle compression over the ...

December 2nd, 2024

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