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My dog, Korra, has not been eating or drinking water for the past 3-4 days. She stopped eating her dog food 3 days ago and now refuses all food. She is biting at her paws and legs, scratching behind her ears, and not using the bathroom. She seems a little tired and may have fleas or ticks from a recent bath. What could be wrong and what should I do?
December 24th, 2023
My golden retriever is 14 1/2 years old. She has a growth on her face that has grown larger lately. What is this?
June 30th, 2024
My 9-year-old, 42-pound dog, Quinn, ingested one small sachet of decaf coffee grounds today. Do I need to be concerned about her health, and what should I do?
June 21st, 2023
My 12-year-old dog, Gunner, suddenly lost his balance. His eyes are focused straight ahead, and he hasn't been walking in circles. He has a lot of tumors and hasn't been taking any medications. What could be causing his loss of balance, and could it be an ear infection?
September 29th, 2024
Hi Dr. Altman, my vet has an opening on Thursday to remove Nikko's belly mole. I took some new pics and was wondering if you could have another look. I hate putting him through a day of surgery but it seems like I should. In your experience, what are the odds that this is malignant melanoma?
August 4th, 2024
My 13-year-old chihuahua, Izzy, has been very healthy and active until recently. She started with reverse sneezes, then developed a dry cough, and now has a loud honking/gasping sound when she coughs. She is lethargic and seems out of it. Her appetite has decreased, and she sometimes chokes on her food. She also sounds like she is snoring even when awake. What can I do to make her comfortable throughout the night before I take her to the vet in the morning?
August 2nd, 2023