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My Shih Tzu, Patches, woke me up this morning retching and throwing up yellow bile. He then had an explosive poop and continued to retch all morning. He started drinking water but threw up every second time. He is approximately 7 kg and 13 1/2 years old. He had a similar but shorter episode on Monday and had a small stroke earlier this year. He has no appetite and is very lethargic. Could he have gotten into anything unusual, and what should I do?
August 27th, 2024
My 12-year-old miniature Yorkie, Lucie, has been vomiting and experiencing diarrhea for the last two days. She doesn't have much of an appetite, and she is the only one of our four dogs who is sick. Could the dog have eaten anything unusual, and is there a cost for the vet's advice?
April 12th, 2024
I have some questions regarding my cat Fonzie's recent check-up and treatment plan: 1. Can I administer subcutaneous fluids in the scruff of the neck using a tiny 23 gauge butterfly needle and a syringe, as I did with my previous cat, or should I follow the Western method of using a drip back and a larger 21 gauge syringe in the flank-hip area? 2. Do you have any resources or recommendations for physical therapy exercises for cats, particularly for improving hind quarter strength and mobility? 3. Are there any independent clinical trials or studies on Elura, a medication potentially being prescribed for Fonzie, other than those sponsored by the company?
July 23rd, 2023
My adult female German Shepherd has blood in her urine, is urinating often, has lost weight, lacks energy, and has irregular breathing. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
August 26th, 2023
My dog, James, who is between 10 and 14 years old, sometimes breathes very hard for a few minutes, almost sounding like a dry heave. This happens periodically, consistently every few days or so. The breathing is usually normal but louder during these episodes. What could be causing this and should we do anything about it?
April 16th, 2024
My dog, Asher, a 4.5-month-old 35 lb golden retriever, ate about ten red grapes just 4 minutes ago. What should I do to ensure his safety?
May 19th, 2024