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My dog, Mickey, has a lump inside his upper lip that looks like a wound or sore and is very infected. It's about the size of a cherry tomato and appeared quickly over the last 36 hours. The lump is attached to the lip, not the gum, and there is swelling at the site. Mickey is 9 years old and has not shown any discomfort or change in demeanor. What should I do about this lump, and how urgent is it to get it checked by a vet?
February 7th, 2023
My 1-year-old, 6-pound Chihuahua named Millie ate a dried dead lizard and has been acting oddly since, showing signs of nervousness such as ears back, tail tucked, being abnormally clingy, and wanting to lay under the bed. Should I take her to the ER or wait?
August 31st, 2023
My Shiba just ate a chocolate cupcake. The dog weighs 25 pounds and is named Casey, aged 1 year. What should I do?
May 25th, 2023
My dog, Dude, a 12lb Shih Tzu, is constipated and hasn't had a bowel movement in about 48 hours. He is straining to defecate and is not eating. What should I do to help him?
August 22nd, 2024
I brought my 8-week-old golden retriever/lab puppy home a week ago. He's been fine with no diarrhea until today. He had a stressful day yesterday with many people around, and today he's had two rounds of diarrhea, not runny but with a pudding texture. His appetite was poor this morning but fine now, and he's very active. He may have picked up something off the floor or explored outside. Should I be concerned or just monitor the situation?
January 21st, 2024
My dog, Violet, a 5-year-old picky eater, has been licking her lips more than usual, refusing treats, and showing a decreased appetite and energy level. She's also been sleeping on my lap and shaking slightly, which could be due to the recent cold weather. What could be causing this and what should I do?
February 16th, 2024