First I would take her to a vet for a check up to be sure it’s not medical. However, it is possible she is depressed and may take time to adjust to a new family!
13 Yr Old Cocker Spaniel Male, Dry And Cracking Muzzle And Around Eyes, Infected Ear…
13 yr old cocker spaniel male, dry and cracking muzzle and around eyes, infected ear, awful smell, possible scent gland infection? Please help
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My 10 Year Old Chihuahua Has Developed A Cough That’s Been Persisting For A Little…
My 10 year old chihuahua has developed a cough that’s been persisting for a little over a week. It sounds like there is something stuck in his throat. The cough is dry and sometimes sounds like honking. Could this just be kennel cough?
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I Recently (three Days Ago Specifically) Took In A 1 Year Old Pitbull Puppy For…
I recently (three days ago specifically) took in a 1 year old Pitbull puppy for a family friend who can no longer keep her. I’m starting to worry about her, because she cries a lot and I’m not sure why. I had just taken her to use the bathroom where she did both, and when we got inside she started to whine – so I know it wasn’t because she had to use it. She lives upstairs with my mother and sister because my cats (three of them) live downstairs with me, and fear her. So whenever I get the chance to I come upstairs and visit and play her with her. She seems sad. She throws herself on the floor and makes a big deep SIGH. What could I do to help?
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Eliss Bonilla Thanks! I hope she adjusts soon, I feel bad for her. Nothing I do seems to help – she walks around with her tail in between her legs.
I Recently (three Days Ago Specifically) Took In A 1 Year Old Pitbull Puppy For…
I recently (three days ago specifically) took in a 1 year old Pitbull puppy for a family friend who can no longer keep her. I’m starting to worry about her, because she cries a lot and I’m not sure why. I had just taken her to use the bathroom where she did both, and when we got inside she started to whine – so I know it wasn’t because she had to use it. She lives upstairs with my mother and sister because my cats (three of them) live downstairs with me, and fear her. So whenever I get the chance to I come upstairs and visit and play her with her. She seems sad. She throws herself on the floor and makes a big deep SIGH. What could I do to help?
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I Recently (three Days Ago Specifically) Took In A 1 Year Old Pitbull Puppy For…
I recently (three days ago specifically) took in a 1 year old Pitbull puppy for a family friend who can no longer keep her. I’m starting to worry about her, because she cries a lot and I’m not sure why. I had just taken her to use the bathroom where she did both, and when we got inside she started to whine – so I know it wasn’t because she had to use it. She lives upstairs with my mother and sister because my cats (three of them) live downstairs with me, and fear her. So whenever I get the chance to I come upstairs and visit and play her with her. She seems sad. She throws herself on the floor and makes a big deep SIGH. What could I do to help?
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Eliss Bonilla Will do, I’m taking her Saturday to the vet. I don’t understand why though, the family who used to have her kept her 5,6 hours locked up in a cage by herself. I feel like she should feel happy to be free to roam around the house at all times. 🙁 But thanks, I’ll try excersizing her more. I’m noticing her losing muscle within the short three days that I’ve had her.
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Kasey Litt Krista is right! Puppies need exercise, mental stimulation and love! Give her some puzzles that she needs to do — something as simple as a stuffed Kong or you can make homemade puzzles with treats, a muffin pan and tennis balls. Work with her on basic obedience. Chicago might be a bit harsh for outdoor activities but if she’ll fetch (or even is interested in tennis balls or other toys) throw them down a flight of stairs and call her back to you so she is running up and down the stairs. A good game of tug can get her energy going too. Also think about a flirt pole — this is sort of like a fishing pole with a toy on the end (almost like a cat toy) where you can have her chase it, stalk it, pounce on it.
Good luck!
I Have A Beautiful American Bull. Such An Amazing, Sweet Character. A Few Days Ago…
I have a beautiful American Bull. Such an amazing, sweet character. A few days ago, I noticed this distinctive black mole on his paw. He used to give both paws when he gets treats but he only seems to give just one… the one that hasn’t got the mole. It was quite small, but now it seems to be growing. I know for humans, a mole out of nowhere is normally connected to skin cancer. But is it possible for it to be the same case in dogs? I love him to pieces so I am really worried about him.
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Anonymous melanoma definitely can happen in dogs – in the Doberman world, we see them in albinos quite a bit. because it’s growing, i’d get him to the vet tomorrow. better to get on top of it NOW, before it gets huge.
Dmy Dog Eats Chicken Bones And He Vomits What Should I Do?
dmy dog eats chicken bones and he vomits what should i do?
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Anonymous if you can get to the vet, do. i worry about obstruction and shattered bones causing serious problems for your dog. please don’t feed your dog chicken bones.
She Is Not Eating Her Dog Food But Is Drinking And Eating Our Sandwich Ham…
she is not eating her dog food but is drinking and eating our sandwich ham. she is moving around when called but seems to just want to rest in her bed after checking her over we have noticed her tummy is bloated and some of her nipples are enlarged.
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Anonymous bloated belly and swollen mammary glands would indicate something’s wrong. please get her to the vet tomorrow if they aren’t open today.
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amy doughty shes booked in tomorrow afternoon. we were just wondering if anyone could shed any light on it. Thanks laura
My Sister’s Dog Has A Infected Ear For Couple Of Years, Have Been Seeing Many…
My sister’s dog has a infected ear for couple of years, have been seeing many vet, recently sent a specimen to laboratory to see what kind of bug does he has, result showed 3 bugs in his ear and lots of antibiotics resisent
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Eleanor Lao Thanks very much of your advice, I will tell my sister to take him to a dermatologist for further check up, thanks
He Hasn’t Vomited, Is Drinking Lots Of Water, But Hasn’t Eaten Today. Should I…
He hasn’t vomited, is drinking lots of water, but hasn’t eaten today. Should I take him to an emergency vet?
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Elaine Borowski Thanks for the fast response. So far his behavior is normal, but pancreatitis hadn’t occurred to me. I will definitely keep an eye on him.
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Elaine Borowski Troy, our bacon-lovin’ Yorkie mix, is much better today. Last evening, he threw up some undigested bacon several times. Today he is much perkier/more playful, is eating & drinking normally, and hasn’t thrown up again.
He’s obviously a tough little nut! I’m still keeping an eye on him. I so appreciate Dr. Krista’s input. Thank you!
I’d take him to the vet as soon as possible. A cough can indicate many things other than kennel cough or something stuck in the throat. It can be an upper respritory infection, the start of a heart problem…some scary things. The best thing is to see a vet.