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My dog, Max, has been scratching and picking at a very red area around his anus, and his back legs are giving out, causing difficulty in walking. The redness started a couple of days ago, and everything else seems normal. What could be causing this, and what can I do in the meantime?
June 17th, 2024
My dog, Bella, a 10-year-old mix between a poodle and a mini schnauzer, is shivering and not interested in her favorite treat. She has been indoors except for this morning and has shown no coughing, limping, or drooling. She also exhibits lip smacking, as if she has a dry mouth. What could be causing this, and what should I do?
September 17th, 2024
My dog, Toto, a 4-year-old weighing about 20 lbs, may have eaten one of the following pills: melatonin, atorvastatin, human stool softener, antihistamine, or magnesium. This happened about half an hour ago, and he seems fine. What should I do?
August 20th, 2024
I changed my dog Trooper's food about a month ago, and his poop has been bright yellow with stomach churning and gas, but he's eating, playing, and acting fine. Today was the first day of hard poop, still yellow. He's a 2-year-old German Shepherd eating Purina beef flavor. Should I change his food back, let him adjust, or try a probiotic? Also, how long should I wait for his poop to become brown before considering a vet visit?
July 1st, 2024
My rescue Shih Tzu, who has a habit of eating poop, ate a plastic poop bag that was left in the garden. The dog is eating and toileting normally, in good spirits, and not seeming to be in any pain, but may be bloated. Should I be concerned, and what should I watch for?
January 29th, 2023
Hello. I have a 12-year-old dachshund about 12-15 lbs. In the past, she has had periodic UTIs. I noticed the past day or so, her urine is dark and has a strong odor, and she is drinking a lot of water. These are the exact same symptoms she had with her UTIs. She was prescribed Baytril. Please advise. Thank you.
July 8th, 2023