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My 26-pound standard schnauzer, aged 11-12 years, recently had 27 teeth removed due to severe dental disease. She recovered well from the surgery but later developed symptoms such as extreme restlessness, discomfort when drinking water, and a strong reaction to eating. She stopped eating and drinking, and when she did, she would react by rubbing her nose aggressively and hiding. She was prescribed anti-inflammatory, gabapentin, and an antibiotic, but her condition persisted. After a follow-up vet visit, it was suggested that the remaining teeth might be causing pain. What could be causing her strong reaction to drinking water and not eating, and is there any other potential cause we might have overlooked?
December 10th, 2024
I have a female 7-year-old Irish Setter Dachshund mix who is not fixed and has had her period for the past 2 weeks. Today she passed some blood clots but is eating and acting fine. Is this normal?
July 10th, 2023
My dog, Moose, age 7, has been experiencing diarrhea and vomiting with blood since Thursday 6/2. He was given Cerenia, Pepcid, fluids, antibiotics, probiotics, and home Cerenia and Pepcid. He has been eating minimally and has not had any water since Thursday. Diarrhea has continued but is less frequent. Should I take him back to the vet due to concerns about dehydration, and what additional tests should be considered?
January 9th, 2024
What should I do if I cannot get my 10-year-old Great Dane, Axil, neutered due to his age and Grade 2 heart murmur, especially since he has a perianal abscess that is bleeding, and no cardiologists are available for months to clear him for surgery?
October 16th, 2023
My 4-month-old dog, Siren, is breathing really fast and panting a lot, both in her sleep and when awake. She doesn't cough but was gagging earlier today. Should I be worried?
March 3rd, 2023
My long-haired Chihuahua, who weighs 14 lbs and is 10 months old, got a hold of a tube of Neosporin. He has not thrown up and does not seem to be affected. What should I do?
December 4th, 2024