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Bubbles is lethargic. She will only walk a few steps then lays down. She cries every so often for no reason. She's not eating or drinking today. She can't lay in one position. Moved every few seconds. She doesn't want close to anyone. She's hot and h
Bubbles needs to be examined by the veterinarian today. It sounds like she is feeling terrible. Just like people, there are many conditions that can make pets feel sick. This could range from bacterial over growth to intestinal blockage. Also like us, diseases are best addressed early and this may result in a better prognosis. The fact that she can't lay in one position likely indicates that she is in pain as well. I recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian today. The doctor will need to learn the underlying cause in order to give appropriate treatment. Bring in a stool sample in case the doctor needs to test it. I hope Bubbles starts feeling better quickly! Please feel free to post any additional questions!
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My Spitz 17 years old is having acute stomach ache n is vomiting of n on.He is very restless n crying in between.Had given metrogyl syrup abt an hour back..But he is still not comfortable.There is no Vet near by.What should I do....Pls help
Crying is usually indicative of pain. Your Bimbo is obviously in distress. It could be from a blockage, tumor, or other medical condition. Please do not medicate her without the express recommendation of a vet. If you do not have one nearby, perhaps there is an animal shelter or humane society with access to one. She needs to be seen right away. I hope you have a good outcome.
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My dog has two bumps under her skin on her back. She is a German Shepherd, and is 7 years old. She barks a lot, and has been biting at one of the lumps located on her back. She has been puking a few times a week. She has anxiety, and has had Lyme dis
I am sorry Brie is not feeling well. I would recommend taking her to a vet to have the lumps examined closer. A vet can place a small needle into the mass and look at the cells under a microscope to determine what the masses are. Masses can range from cyst, abscesses or even cancerous so they should always be checked out. Also since Brie is vomiting it would be best for her to have an exam and maybe even abdominal x-rays to determine why she is vomiting. IT is important to make sure the mass and vomiting are not connected. I hope brie feels better soon and thanks for using pet coach
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hi, so we live in the vegas valley area and recently went to san diego for some reunions in the park. my sister's mini-shnaus got infested with flees. so bad he had to be taken to the vet, late. my pomeranian did get some fleas but not nearly as bad.
I am very sorry to hear that Vicki is having skin issues. From what you are describing it sounds as though she is reacting to the flea bites, this is making her skin itchy. When dogs are itchy they often bite their skin and cause tissue trauma and infection. This can cause moist dermatitis or "hot spots". Hot spots can be very difficult to heal, and take a long time. The keys to a successful healing process are; Treatment if he underlying cause- the fleas A clipped area around the sore Cleaning the sore with a vet prescribed antiseptic Leaving the sore open to dry out (as the moisture promotes bacterial growth) Antibacterial/ hydrocortisone spray prescribed from the vet for healing An e-collar to prevent Vicki from scratching or biting at the hot spot and making it worse Measure the hot spot with a ruler, and compare in a few days time to make sure that it is reducing in size. If you feel like Vicki is not healing well, I would suggest a trip to the vet for the above medicati
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Hi. My 14 year old dog has prolapsed uterus. It's turned dark lately. After vet tried to push in and pin vagina as they do with cows. Fortunately I asked him to remove. She was in extreme pain.
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Oh goodness, poor Bubbles! I agree, if reducing the prolapse and tacking it did not work then spaying her and removing her uterus was the right thing to do. I am not sure if you had a specific question or not but I am glad that the problem is now fixed. Please let me know if we can help you further! I wish you and Bubbles the very best!
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