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My 4 1/2-year-old pit/lab mix, Griffin, has been lethargic, sad, not wanting to eat or drink, and drooling for about 4 days. He had a low-grade fever (103.4) and was given subcutaneous fluids at the vet. His stomach was not painful, and no significant masses or bug bites were found. His urine was concentrated with a bit of blood, and his liver and kidney enzymes were normal. His WBCs were slightly elevated with elevated neutrophils. His throat feels swollen, and he whimpers when palpated. What could be causing these symptoms, and what should be done next?
August 8th, 2024
My 35 lb basset hound named Peri, who is 12 years old and in good health, ate a 145mcg Linzess pill. She didn't eat the actual capsule but consumed the medicine inside. Do I need to do anything?
January 9th, 2023
I came home and found a bottle of Benadryl on the floor. I don't remember how full it was. My three dogs (Molly, Maddie, and Coco, aged 13, 14, and 15) seem fine, but I'm unsure if they ate any. Should I take them to a vet or wait and see?
October 6th, 2024
I noticed a semi-soft and slightly movable lump on my dog’s left armpit and another smaller one on her side last November. After a needle aspirate, they were confirmed as fat cells. Now, five months later, I found two more similar lumps, one near her left armpit and another on her belly. Are these lumps located in the axillary and inguinal lymph nodes, and can a needle aspirate distinguish between a lipoma and a sarcoma?
July 15th, 2024
My 15-month-old basenji mix (female) dog tore up a sago palm, removing 2 branches and pulling off some of the 'leaves'. Should I induce vomiting and if so, how? She is otherwise healthy and weighs 40 pounds. This happened 30-40 minutes ago, and I discovered it 15 minutes after she got into the plant.
August 6th, 2023
My German Shepherd, Gauge, swallowed a foxtail and it is irritating his throat. He isn’t in despair, but he is swallowing more than usual due to the irritation. What can I do to help him?
November 1st, 2024