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Lab question:My lab who was quite healthy up and until August started to show a dulling coat and pot belly. I assumed parasites. I took to to a vet for worming which they did, and they also told me they noticed ...
labrador retriever m question:My dog was taken for a walk her ball went under a car, she retreived her ball unsupervised but acted very strange, she immediately wanted to go home. Usually she would bark at neighbors she knew, but she rarely barked, only when I came home. My mom said she checked her, but no signs of injuries. Only an on and off bump on her left mouth cheek, could there be something wrong?
Black Labrador question:My dog just ate one of those absorbent pads from a chicken meat tray......would this potentially cause any harm to him?
jack russell question:my 8yr old female jack russell sits down and puts her head in the air and spins slowly around. When i try to press gentle on each side of her vaginal area she tries to bite and it seems to be very painful to her.
Labrador Retriever question:Hi - Our nearly 11 year old male yellow lab has had quite a week. He has been very healthy until now. We brought him to our regular vet a week ago for lameness in rear left leg. We did xrays an...
Chihuahua question:Hi Dr. Marie! I have a 10yr old female Chihuahua that has a coughing problem. At this time, we can not afford a trip to the vet, so I am trying to find whatever info I can on what may be the probl...
rottweiler question:i'm thinking about putting my dog to sleep and i was wondering if i could stay in the room with him while the vet puts him down
Mix Breed Mid Build question:My Dog Re has a large Growth on hes neck, we live 100kms from any vet so with hes age hes 15-16 years old I have wanted take him anywere the grow started 12 months ago and was small the last couple mo...
Mixed Newfie question:My ten year old Newfie mix is eating less and seems very stiff and sometimes lethargic, although he will get up and run with the other pups and go for his kong. He is also a little distant and not as...
rottweiler /pitbull question:My 10 year old dog max just finished taking cephalexin for a foot infection and has lost his appetite. he is drinking water and eating a little bit. He is a little cogested now he has a runny nose. Is this normal ? its been 6 days now.
Doberman question:My dog was diagnosed with diabetes a few months ago. We are giving her Humulin N. We have noticed her eyes are getting this nasty gooey stuff coming out of them, and the white are red. She is also ...
American Staffordshi question:Hello! Just recently my dog started peeing everywhere. When he stands up its almost like it just drips out and he dont know its happening. When he is outside he takes a long time to pee. Also he was p...
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White German Shepard question:I have a 17 year old female german shepard/black lab/collie mix that weighs 45 pounds. She has been having trouble getting up from a lying position. She suffers from arthritis and we've been treatin...
Rottweiler question:Dear Dr Marie Recently, I notice my dog has a lump or growth(white round bumpy patch - resemble a ten cent coin) on his limb. Could he has contracted cancer? I m extremely worried about his condition. Thanks Pauline
jack russell cross question:spot is 17 and has started weeing in house constantley even when we have doors open
labrador question:hi my dog has had masticatory myositis last jan and again in april and now has it again is this normal each time been treated with pain killers and anti biotics each time should this re occur so often. the first time had muscle loss on right hand side of skull but none second time can you advise if we are treating this with the right drugs regards jo
Cocker spaniel, spri question:Hello, My dog was 15 years old and she just recently died last thursday. My mother is really upset because she feels guilty that we didnt take her to the vet sooner. She started throwing up on sunday ...
miniature dachshund question:Emma's back legs have been paralyzed for almost 6 weeks. I took her to the vet and he gave her a massive cortisone shot and put her on prednisone and pain killers. She is doing much better now. She ...
Golden question:Sammy is an 8 yr old golden from a fairly good breeder. But Cancer is know to be in the lines - as most American goldens. He has had two lumps removed from his body when he was put under to remove two...
Border Collie question:Hello Dr. Marie, Our 9 year old Border Collie has no history of aggression or biting. Three months ago we had some friends at our house for a BBQ. There was a female dog in heat there as well. O...
yellow lab question:Our dog Jessie, just passed away suddenly on Friday morning. She went off on her own Thursday and when we found her and brought her to our vet, the x-ray showed a mass in her abdominal area that prev...
shihtzu question:Gizmo, our shihtzu is naturally slowing due to age- her hearing is gone - her sight is probably not what it used to be but she does see. Never weighing more than 9-10 pounds, she has in recent months...
yellow lab question:Hello my dog Jack is 10 1/2 years old and he has a very yucky looking paw. It is swollen and the hair is coming off and it is now oozing a clear liquid.at times it feels hot and at times it does not. ...
Lhasa question:Dr. Marie My Bobbie has serious trembling normally during the evning and night. Example, the night before I sat all night with him, trembling and shaking, the following morning he settled down. The...
lhaso ahpso/maltese question:last year my dog came home with an infection after being groomed. she has been on 4 rounds of antibiotics in the last 12 months. i have taken her to 3 different vets. the last vet said she might need ...
lab question:Hello Marie My yellow lab "Lucy" has developed a hard lump one inch under her left eye, near her upper jaw. The lump is about the size of a almond or maybe a small walnut. It is hard and does not seem to bother her when i touch it. It is very stable and does not move around. Any advice would be appretiated.
terrier cross question:my dog is 16 yrs old and since he's gone deaf he gets very agitated when left, although there is another dog in the house, is there anything we can give him to help calm him down
Carine Terrier question:Hi! My name is Sachiyo Ono and I have a question about my pet. I am only 14 so I wasnt able to do the chat which would've been wonderful. My dog Hokuto is a Carine Terrier (i hope it's spelled right)...
Chiuahuah mix question:What can be done about getting rid of fluid in my dog other than fluid pills?




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