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My almost 8-year-old healthy brindle boxer, Elvis, started shaking and drooling heavily. We adopted him in January from the humane society, and he's up to date on all shots and has been checked for heartworms, which was negative. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
December 12th, 2024
My 7-year-old Collie is showing early signs of bloat: lethargy, increased gas, and a slightly bloated but warm and squishy belly. He has always been tender in the center of his back, which could be spondylosis, and he recently ate a small piece of honey crisp apple. He isn't gagging, retching, or vomiting, his gums are pink and moist, and he can eat, drink, and maintain his appetite. His stool is normal, and he doesn't react to belly pressing. What should I do?
October 15th, 2024
My Shih Tzu/Yorkie mix, Hairy, suddenly became lethargic, fell over, and had a loss of bladder control. He then staggered and fell again, appearing disoriented. He is now resting but showing shallow breathing. Could this be a seizure, syncope, or abdominal obstruction due to his tendency to chew on various objects? He has an annual checkup scheduled but needs immediate attention.
June 8th, 2024
My 15lb 9-year-old poodle mix swallowed approximately 1/2 a 25mg tablet of metoprolol. What should I do and what signs should I look for?
September 19th, 2024
My dog is a Papillon Chihuahua mix and I am concerned because he sleeps a lot and won't let his weight get over four pounds. What could be causing this and what should I do?
December 13th, 2023
My 12-year-old dog, Chase, has been acting sick for about two weeks. He won't eat much, throws up, sleeps all the time, doesn't move much, has lost weight, shakes a lot, tries to stay under a blanket, and has very small, runny bowel movements. What should I do and what should I look for?
January 20th, 2023