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My dog, Rigby, a 3-year-old Jack-Chi mix, has developed brown scabs on the inner flaps of his ears bilaterally. The scabs are 8mm in size, slightly elevated, and can be removed with a warm compress and soap. There is no apparent discomfort, no history of ear or skin problems, and no changes in diet or medications. The ear canal is clean, and there is no sign of ear mites or infection. What could be causing these scabs, and what can I do to treat them?
April 3rd, 2024
I have a dog named Nina, an 8-year-old pit bull/french bulldog mix, who has a growth in her mouth affecting two teeth and filled with bone. The vet says he cannot perform the surgery and is referring me to an oral surgeon. Can he really not do the surgery, or is the growth more complicated than it appears and requires a surgeon? Also, Nina is eating and drinking fine and it doesn't seem to affect her daily activities. I want to fix it but cannot afford the high cost of surgery.
August 25th, 2023
My dog Wrigley is not eating and is throwing up a mucousy combination. He has a new science diet, dry and wet food. He won’t eat chicken or his treats. Fireworks and thunder scare him. What should I do?
January 21st, 2023
My dog (black boxer) has bumps all over his body, some hair loss, and lesions that look like chicken pox. What could be causing this and what can I do to help him?
July 8th, 2024
My 5-year-old Norwich terrier is calmly sleeping in the car, but I noticed his breath is moving very quickly, not panting. He does not seem to be in pain, his gums are pink, and he is otherwise acting normally. Should I be concerned? We are currently in the car with our infant and will not be home for several hours.
October 5th, 2023
Our 11lb dog accidentally ate a 45 lbs Trifexis pill. We expected her to vomit soon after, but it took 12 hours. She vomited her dinner and a large portion of the tablet. Is the delay in vomiting concerning, and what should we do next?
March 23rd, 2023