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Chocolate Lab. question:Two days ago, my chocolate lab starting coughing and dry heaving occasionally when she barked or got excited. Now she is coughing and heaving every time she barks or gets excited. And she sometimes will cough up a clear and white foamy liquid. This does not happen when she is active and running, only when she barks or whines.
Pitbull question:Hello i have a male 2 year old pitbull. He is an extremely picky eater when it comes to dog food. I’ve tried buying wet food and mixing and he won’t eat it, I’ve gotten the dog gr...
American Black Lab question:Hi, I have a 6 1/2 year old extremely active Black Lab named Miller. He loves to jump and catch balls and jump and catch Frisbees. On Tuesday, we think he might have strained something in his abdomen...
Border Collie question:Dear Dr. Marie: Back again! While on a walk tonight, Jammy may have gotten a bit of acorn. I was watching her closely because I know that acorns are bad for dogs, but I couldn't stop her from nab...
chihuahua question:Cheechee has a tan, snot looking sticky discharge coming from her urethra. Is this a UTI?
Retriever/Chow question:Hi, I mistakenly changed my dog's food without mixing which I now know is a big no-no. I went back to her original food after she was very constipated and was only producing diarrea when she did poop....
Border Collie question:Dear Dr. Marie, My dog has a grade 3-4 heart murmur that she’s had her whole life. The vet suggested that I get an echo done of her heart, which I was planning to do this week. However, I ...
Teacup Yorkie question:Hello, My dog got her bow caught and it ripped the hair out of the top of her head. It just happened about an hour ago. A red puffy bubble has now formed. It isn't really bleeding, but it looks ra...
golden question:In Emerg, as part of an exam in preparation for sedation, a level 2 heart murmur was heart (left pulmonary). Max is 13 months. Tested at 8 weeks, no murmur found. - why would this not have been picked up prior by his normal vet? - will this get worse? - Will he be handicapped? - How will this affect any future sedation? - how common is this?
I dont know question:My dog has been developed having red spot (lots of round and red spot with hair loss and some yellowish dry skin around that area) Now it has been seen all over my dog body. My vet has coming to my h...
Shih Tzu (with maybe question:Good Evening. Charlot is a rescued dog so I do know his history prior to his new life with us. I adopted him from the local shelter in April so a few months ago. According to the Shelter, he was ...
Mix black lab/beagle question:Good Day Dr. In March of 2011 we lost Lucy (Coton du Tulear) to heart disease. She was almost 16. Lucy and Abby had been together since they were approximately 1 year old. Abby continues to ...
Golden Retriever question:Dr., I try to keep this short: My kids golden, 7+ years old, got lyme like 3 years ago, came back 3 weeks ago, tired, not eating, limping, went on dioxocycline i believe it was, had bad reaction...
Jack Russell mix question:I feed Petey a high quality dry dog food in the morning, but I enjoy cooking his evening meal usually ground chicken or beef with rice and shredded carrots. What is your opinion of feeding dogs chicken livers? I would like to give him the livers, but some people say they are bad for dogs. Thank you! Dianne
Brittany question:2 years ago, I took Rusty to an emergeny vet one evening because he seemed warm and was not eating (HIGHLY unusual). They gave him fluids and put him on antibiotics and he was OK the next day. In Ma...
lab question:sadie has a white spot below her nose right in the middle of the muzzle i can't tell if she is in any pain nor will she let me try an touch it. This spot has been there for 3 days now.
Golden question:Max just threw up. Probably not serous but wanted to check. 30 min ago he was fine, playing ball in the park. Came home, ate some food, drank lots of water and ate an orange pepper (which he's had before). 15-20 min go by then he throws up. contents was recently eaten food, undigested, pepper, saliva and lots of water (like two cups or more). No bile, no smell.
American Staff mix question:Dear Dr. Marie, I adopted a shelter dog from the southern US last September. He is up to date on all vaccinations and heartworm negative. Until recently, he seemed in good health. He started vomit...
Cicker Spaniel question:My dog Sam has been panting alot for the past year. Recently he is doing this more and more and walks around while doing it aimlessly from room to room. last night was the worst where he walked around...
Golden Doodle question:I have a 5 year old female (spayed) Golden Doodle. We take her swimming several times a week in a clear sandy pond with very clean water (formed from a glacial kettle, so only water in & out is via ra...
Border Collie question:Hello, Dr. Marie: When my dog was still a puppy, the vet told me that she had a 3 to 4 grade heart murmur. Most vets have told me that it may or may not be an issue as she gets older. Well, she i...
sheltie question:my dog is very nervous of new people and places. she is very nervous and can't focus on me. My vet wants to out her on medication. I do not want her on any drugs.is there anything that can help her calm her nerves? anything naturally? it has to be strong. rescue rememdy did not help. she is very nervous thanks
Border Collie question:I've caught my dog eating out of our kitten's litter box twice in the past two days. The box is now out of her reach, but I want to know if I should be concerned about her getting kitty litter. She couldn't have gotten much (about a mouthful or two...but she mostly got kitty feces). What would you recommend? (Just so you know, we use Kitten Attract brand litter.) Thank you!
Miniature Dachshund question:I had noticed the oldest one of my dogs, Chloe, chewing and itching a little more than usual the past few days. I noticed last night that she has chewed off the fur (she has fairly long hair) around t...
Dachshund question:Dear Dr. Marie, I just recently discovered these black dots on my dogs chest when I was clipping his nails. I have touched them and they are smooth to the touch, not coming off with a gentle rub. L...
Australian Shepherd question:Dr. Marie: Thank you for your input and warning -- this will be a bit lengthy. I have a young Australian Shepherd, currently 18 months of age. He's always been a bit of a fussy eater even as a puppy -...
Boxer question:Hello, my 12 month old female boxer has a small pink lump on her toe/paw. I noticed it about ten days ago and havent noticed any real change, but maybe a slight increase in size. It doesnt appear to be causing her any discomfort. i have a pic i can email if it helps. any thoughts? kind regards
Beagle question:My question is long because I have to give all the background data. On May 10, 2011 I went to a breeder to buy a pup. This pup is 1 year old. He was fine in every aspect on that day. We were spending...
siberian husky question:My dog got her paw caught in an animal trap this evening. She is walking around without any problems, and doesn't seem to be in any pain. I cleaned her cuts as much as I could, but had a hard time get...
Australian Shepherd question:Yesterday I found Poppy and my other Aussie eating apricots from the neighbors overhanging tree. The other Aussie is fine and was not affected by this escapade. It appeared Poppy was not eating/...
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