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My 6-year-old 80-pound Lab named Brier is limping on his right front leg. The limping started yesterday and seems to occur after he plays hard or goes on long walks. He lets me touch and feel his legs without flinching, and he has had some pain pills. What could be causing this, and what should I do?
December 24th, 2024
Hi Dr. Mike! We noticed a spot on our female American Bulldog, Sookie, a few weeks ago. It looked like a bug bite but has grown larger recently, about the size of a nickel. There is no fluid, and it does not seem painful or itchy. We are in Alaska and have attached photos. What could this be, and what should we do?
March 14th, 2023
My dog, Pluto, a 9-month-old weighing 23 lbs, accidentally ingested a 1000 mg Garcinia Cambodia capsule along with 50 mg calcium, 50 mg potassium, and 200 mcg chromium. He has not vomited since ingestion. Should I be worried, and what should I do?
July 22nd, 2024
A Vizsla named Rhett ate a dry mouth lozenge containing xylitol. What are the potential risks and what should be done to monitor his condition?
January 6th, 2024
My 7-month-old Chesapeake retriever, Harper, is experiencing constipation with small blood spots in her stool, and has vomited twice. She is still alert and playful. She may have eaten some stuffing from a toy. What should I do?
October 10th, 2023
My 50-pound dog, Bowie, who will be 2 years old in August, ate about 1/4 of a protein bar containing maltitol. There has been no vomiting, and he is acting normal. Should I be concerned about any toxicity or other issues?
February 22nd, 2023