My Shih Tzu, about 10 years old, has been yelping suddenly and showing unusual behavior such as being very still for hours, yelping and running to new locations, tucking in her tail, and fighting for comfort, then stopping for hours. She had a bowel movement showing worms, was treated for that, and given pain, inflammation, and antibiotic medications. Two days later, she returned to the vet with the same symptoms, had an x-ray with no findings, and was given new pain medication due to stomach irritation. She is now hand-fed and given water, but doesn't initiate it herself. Her tail twitches, and she dislikes it. What could be causing her symptoms, and what can be done to help her?

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Our dog has a swollen right front paw. We cannot tell if the swollen paw is from a sprain from chasing a deer or if it is from a scratch that he kept licking on the tip of his paw. Any idea what it might be? Thanks.

September 1st, 2024

My dog won't bark and won't lift her head. She seems to be in pain and is very tense, but has a good appetite and wags her tail. What could be causing this and what should I do?

March 4th, 2024

I have a pregnant poodle with an umbilical hernia. Will it cause problems for her during birth?

April 26th, 2024

My German Shepherd lost 20 pounds in 4 months, eats 6 cups of dry food and a can of wet food daily, urinates frequently, has loose bowel movements, and may have ingested jerky treats. He has been to the vet, but no stool sample was taken. Should I take him back to the vet?

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