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My dog, Ranger, a 4-year-old Golden Retriever, has a swollen dewclaw digit that doesn't seem to be causing him pain, but it has been like this for a month. There is some redness around the base of the nail, and he has been on antibiotics for a week with an extension for another week and added carpofren for inflammation. What could be causing this swelling, and is it serious?
January 24th, 2023
Some of my 10-week-old puppies have bloated stomachs, feel hard, and are unusually tired. They are pooping and have had normal feeding and plenty of water. What could be causing this and what should I do?
April 17th, 2024
My dog, BB, has a recurring fungus on her skin that looks like a thin layer of light grey mud in patches. She has been treated with antibiotics and antiseptic shampoo by her regular vet, but the problem keeps coming back. I want to find out what causes this fungus so I can treat the problem not just the symptoms. She licks her paws a lot and is on Iams Small Breed dry food, sometimes lamb & rice, sometimes the regular formula. She is also on Nexgard and Heartgard. What could be causing this and how can I address it?
August 18th, 2023
My daughter’s dog, Lady Penny, a 4-year-old golden retriever corgi mix weighing 45-50 lbs, ate approximately 15 melatonin gummies (10 mg each) about 30 minutes ago. She seems a little sleepy but shows no signs of nausea. What should we do?
March 22nd, 2024
I have a 7-year-old labradoodle named Lexi who has been recovering from a right rear ligament tear. Yesterday, she fell and now can't walk, possibly due to an injury to her left rear ligament. We are giving her pain meds and taking her to the vet on Monday. My concern is that she hasn't peed or pooped since yesterday around 5 PM. Do you have any suggestions to help her go to the bathroom?
December 6th, 2023
Can dogs get a condition similar to Bell's palsy, and what are the symptoms and treatment options for this condition?
June 11th, 2023