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While getting my senior dog (a shepherd border collie mix, aged 12) groomed, a lump (external, round, and skin-toned) was found on her belly. It bled when shaved and while it doesn't bother her, I'm concerned about what it could be. I've applied fucidin and cleaned the area with antibacterial soap. What other suggestions do you have, and what could this lump potentially be?
October 5th, 2023
My 20-lb shih-tzu/yorkie mix ate approximately 6oz of Wilton Candy Melts (in black, white, and green). She has vomited three times, with the vomit containing chunks of the candy melt and being slimy. Her stomach feels bloated. Should I be worried? Should I take her to the vet? It's a Sunday afternoon.
October 6th, 2023
My female dog, Maggie, who is about 7 years old and never spayed, has a noticeable sack-like growth on her lower abdomen, more towards her back legs. The growth feels loose and separate from her body, and it doesn't seem to cause her pain. What could this growth be, and what should I do?
September 4th, 2024
I have an 11-year-old Wheaten Terrier who has developed Vestibular Disease. She still eats and goes to the bathroom. She hesitates walking down steps but still goes up steps fine. Her head tilts and she stumbles getting down from the sofa. What can I do to make her more comfortable?
September 24th, 2024
Is it necessary to have a bladder stone removed from my 8-year-old spayed Malti-Poo, Daisy, who weighs 25 lbs?
March 23rd, 2024
My dog weighs 10.5 pounds and is very anemic. He has had diarrhea for about 4 months, and despite seeing two different vets, the cause remains unknown. The last vet mentioned he might not survive surgery if needed. His gums are white, and I suspect damage to his spleen or intestines from an accident. What can be done to help him, and can I give him human or children's vitamin D or B12 over-the-counter?
September 25th, 2023