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My 10 week old dachshund is all of the sudden really calm. More than usual. He had his first shower today, and he was a bit traumatized after. He recovered from it, and was his playful self. Now he is calmer than usual. He’s usually only calm when he
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! My mantra for my patients is “attitude and appetite”. If Asher is eating well and still playing actively now and then in a 24 hour period, I’m not very worried. It’s possible he tweaked something during the frantic time in the shower. I’d watch him for the next 24 hours and if he’s not back to his normal crazy self (or of course if he is worse in any way), head in to the vet. Best of luck to you and Asher!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I have a few questions. We just adopted our new dog diesel, he is a chocolate lab/pit bull mix. He doesn’t seem to want to eat his food and is shy about coming out his kennel and he has dandruff. We gave him a bath yesterday when we got home but it’s
Congratulations on your new addition! He is handsome. Expect him to be a bit shy for a few days as he adjusts to his new home and surroundings. You can try a pheromone product, such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser, to ease his transition. You can add some warm water or a teaspoon of canned food to get him to eat. If you haven't already, start him on a regular feeding schedule. Dogs thrive on routine. prepare his meal and leave it down for 20-30 minutes before picking it up whether he has eaten or not. repeat this at the next mealtime. Do not feed him between meals except for training rewards. Also, do not switch foods trying to find something he will eat. This can create or reinforce a finicky eater. He can be bathed every 6-8 weeks. Use a pet approved shampoo and conditioner. Spot cleaning between baths can be done using pet wipes or plain, unscented baby wipes. An essential fatty acid supplement, such as fish oil capsules, can be used to promote healthy skin and coat.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My cat hates cars, but we're moving and he needs to be in the car for 4 hours. He has chronic URIs that are trigged by stress, and this will be stressful. How can we help keep him calm and minimize the chance that he gets sick?
Cars are quite stressful for many cats, so Dash isn't alone in this issue! However, as you mentioned, stress can definitely lead to shedding of viruses that trigger URIs. Calming pheromones, like Feliway, can be helpful when sprayed or wiped in carriers. Since Dash's stress-related situation sounds more severe, I also recommend asking your veterinarian about prescribing some medication (such as trazodone and gabapentin) for this trip. Doses can vary a bit with individual cats, so it's always important to conduct a trial run ahead of time to see if the dose seems sufficient. If the first dose doesn't alleviate enough stress, your vet may need to increase it a bit for your longer drive. Best of luck with your move!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My Lab has a ball on the left side of his stomach
This ball could be a cyst, an abscess, a lipoma (benign fatty tumor), a malignant tumor, or a benign tumor. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. I would recommend taking Dash into the vet on Monday to have the lump diagnosed so it can be treated.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My miniature dachshund has thrown up today, his nose is still wet however. His breath is a little wheezy. He is not being playful at all which is not himself. I've only seen him be this way once. His eyes are small and he looks sad. Do you know what
Hi. Poor dexter. I don't know if it's just him normally or not, but his back seems arched. He seems guarded. I'd get him checked out to have his tummy, back, and analysis glands checked. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
