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My 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles has been diagnosed with tracheal collapse. She is coughing (gagging sound) a couple of times a day. The vet has prescribed gabapentin for 6 days and suggested lifestyle changes such as soft food and keeping the neck in a neutral position. She has been experiencing this condition since October 2018 and is otherwise healthy. What is the prognosis for her life expectancy with this progressive condition, and what treatment options are available?
August 14th, 2024
My 10-week-old German Shepherd puppy, Luna, ate half a joint about an hour ago. She weighs 22 lbs and has been sleeping since. Before that, she had eaten at least 2 cups of food and drank about 3 cups of water today. She pooped this afternoon and had no known medical conditions. What should I do to help her?
April 25th, 2024
My dog Smudge, who is 6½ years old, had a foxtail removed in 2019 and has been scared of loud noises since then. A recent CT scan revealed something behind his ear drum and a broken bone. Where should I go for further treatment, and is my dog suffering and in pain?
December 25th, 2023
My German Shepherd, Mason, ate about half a 6-tablespoon portion of bacon grease. He is 80 lbs and 5 years old. He has not vomited since eating the grease. What should I do?
November 10th, 2023
My dog, Maple, a puppy, recently ingested marijuana. She had her boosters updated a week ago and is not on any medications. What should I do and what symptoms should I expect?
December 15th, 2023
My Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Arthur, who has food allergies, ate 0.06oz of chocolate from my daughter's Easter basket. Arthur weighs 20lbs and is 6.5 years old. He has had recurrent bouts of pancreatitis last fall. What should I do?
November 8th, 2024