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My dog, Josie, who is 2 years old, has a red lump the size of a nickel on her back leg. The hair is still on it, but the pores are swollen. She is acting normal and the lump doesn't seem to be causing her pain. Should I bring her to an emergency vet or wait until her regular vet is open on Tuesday?
April 5th, 2024
My ferret got into some waxing oil (approximately 0.05ml) and licked/ate it off a plastic case. I gave him water mixed with a little Marshall’s “duck soup,” cleaned him up, and administered a 0.07 ml dose of a specially compounded antihistamine prescribed by my vet. My ferret is 10 months old, 1200 grams, male, and had a clean bill of health before this. He is responsive, playing, and his color is good. However, he is gagging a bit and not vomiting. Should I take him to the ER?
March 2nd, 2024
My 8-week-old puppy, Sophie, ate a small amount of THC butter about 1.5 hours ago. She weighs 3 pounds, is wobbly, and has not vomited. What should I do to help her?
February 11th, 2023
Is there a pet food, dry or wet, that I could use for my little dog, who is Type 1 diabetic? My dog, LacyAnne, has been on insulin for about 1.5 years and cannot be regulated. She has a smoldering pancreas with intermittent episodes of pancreatitis and requires a low-fat, low-carb diet. I currently cook for her but need a break from meal planning and preparation. Are there any prescription foods that could be suitable for her?
August 17th, 2023
My puppy, Luna, ate a small piece of a chicken Nylabone that is not for ingestion. She is a 20 lbs puppy who recently had surgery for a blockage. What are the risks of this causing another blockage and when would symptoms likely appear?
October 3rd, 2023
My dog, Sober, has sores in his mouth, inflamed gums, and bad breath. I've been using coconut oil and baking soda to brush his teeth for about a week. His gums have been inflamed for about a week. He is eating and drinking, but looks sad and doesn't play. What could be causing this and what should I do?
May 30th, 2023