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My Yorkie, Daisy, has a dark spot on her vulva. The vet mentioned it could be melanoma and suggested a biopsy if it changes. I read that most melanomas in dogs are benign. Is that true, and is it normal for such a spot to appear suddenly?
April 5th, 2023
My 14-year-old Maltese dog, Bubbles, has been diagnosed with ITP and has low red blood cells. She has been experiencing symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and has had dark stool and blood in her vomit. She has been receiving transfusions and is currently on several medications including sildenafil, pimobendan, prednisone, mycophenolate, omeprazole, CERENIA, metronidazole, metoclopromide, and sucralfate. Her platelets dropped to 0 after starting plavix, and her red blood cell count has been fluctuating. She recently stopped breathing during sleep and required emergency intervention. What are the next steps for testing or treatment to address her condition and prevent future episodes?
March 5th, 2023
Our dog, Darla, a 9-year-old Pekingese, started foaming at the mouth and developed pink bumps on her lips and chin after being in the backyard. We suspect she might have had an allergic reaction to a cactus-type plant. What could be causing this, and what should we look out for in terms of symptoms?
December 17th, 2023
My cat is being treated for possible giardia and has had diarrhea, and now our 16-year-old shepherd mix dog, George, who has myelopathy and is losing feeling in his back legs, is also experiencing diarrhea and having accidents all over the house. What could be causing this and what should we do until we can see the vet tomorrow morning?
September 7th, 2024
I have a full-grown dog that is still in the chewing phase and has ruined the couch. Are leather rawhide bones at the store okay for him to destroy, or is there something better? Will he eventually outgrow trying to eat the furniture, and what chew toys do you recommend?
August 24th, 2023
My dog, Danny, is six years old and has been shaking and breathing heavily after a haircut on Thursday. He won't let me touch his tummy. What could be the issue and what should I look for?
July 12th, 2023