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My 8-year-old dog, Shelly, has a red, inflamed ear, is shaking her head, and rubbing it with her foot. She also has a rash and a lump on her leg. What could be causing these issues and what should I do?
June 5th, 2023
My dog ate gum with a sugar substitute, Xylitol, about 3 to 4 hours ago. He immediately vomited it back up and is not showing any other signs of illness. Should I be worried?
January 31st, 2023
My dog, Diva, an Exotic Bully, has had a UTI for two weeks, with symptoms including a drop of blood in her urine and a noticeable smell. She also has a history of a skin rash and a flat face. What should I do?
March 4th, 2023
We just got home from vacation and noticed our 20-week-old puppy, Barley, is very skinny, has been vomiting in his crate, and is filthy. He had a bath, but his temperament is very depressed, he's not eating, and he has had purple-ish liquid diarrhea. He has zero energy, cries when I leave the room, and doesn't interact with his dog siblings. What could be wrong and what should we do?
March 25th, 2024
On 7/23, I took my teacup puppy, Lil 1, to an emergency pet hospital because her eyes had mucus and her fur was falling out. The vet said she was negative for parvo but was being stabilized with fluids and an eye stain. After being charged $175 + $99.99, she came home appearing worse, unable to stand, with lice, and refusing to eat. I returned her to the hospital, where they asked for $500 to continue treatment. After my credit card was processed, they said the $500 was for stabilization. The vet prescribed medications and said she was on fluids and ate well, but she was still wobbly and slightly better. They charged $236 for the meds but not for consultations. The vet believes she has parasites and possibly a tapeworm. I feel they should do more treatments for the $500, but they are sending her home with just meds. How do I know if they are treating her properly, and why haven't I received a clear diagnosis?
March 29th, 2024
My dog, Lucy, has been extremely lethargic for the past 2 days, vomiting undigested food and a foamy bile-like substance. She has also been drinking large amounts of water and vomiting it back up. She may have eaten something unusual, possibly from the trash or outside. What could be causing this and what should I do?
February 19th, 2023