Nicholas S. asked
My dog, Lobster, a 5-year-old Pit Bull, has red, scaly, flaky patches on his groin and chest, and his whole body is covered in flaky, itchy skin. He has been licking and scratching the affected areas for about 2 weeks. I changed his food, thinking it might be a food allergy. What could be causing this, and what should I do?
May 30th, 2023
Heidi B. answered
The symptoms you're describing, particularly the presence of epidermal collarettes, suggest that Lob...
May 30th, 2023
Create an account to view answers and interact with the community!
My dog, a 65 lb 7-month-old golden retriever, ingested an unknown quantity of Scott's Sun and Seed containing mefenoxam. I induced vomiting within 20-25 minutes of ingestion, and he seems to have emptied his stomach. What other precautions should I take for him?
June 26th, 2023
A cat scratched my dog's leg deeply three days ago, and she's limping. She won't put any pressure on it, and the area around it looks red. Her name is Gracy, and she's about 18 months old. What should I do?
July 7th, 2023
My Shih Tzu, Jasmine, has an ear infection. She is 6 years old, and the ear is red with no discharge. I haven't taken her to a vet yet due to financial reasons, but she often gets ear infections. What can I do to help her until I can take her to a vet?
July 14th, 2024
My dog's side is tender and yelps every time I press on it. He has been shaking all day, hasn't eaten or drank anything, and had trouble pooping this morning, with the end being runny. What could be causing this and what should I do?
February 3rd, 2023
My friend's dog, Spike, a 1-year-old Dachshund weighing about 10-12 lbs, ate a 10 mg Marinol about 10 minutes ago. What should we do and what symptoms should we watch out for?
December 2nd, 2023
