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Erika | 2 weeks ago
Canine Mass Removal And Splenectomy
Treatment Cost (USD): $1425.07
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Erika | 2 weeks ago
Canine Mass Removal On Front Leg
Treatment Cost (USD): $517.55
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Summer | 2 weeks ago
1 Year Old Dalmation Last Evening She Was Laying Down And Just Shaking , I Covered Her With …

1 year old dalmation
Last evening she was laying down and just shaking , I covered her with a blanket and just layed with her and the shaking stopped. Fast forward to this morning, she won’t get out of bed to go to the bathroom and then when my other dog walked near her she growled which she has never done. I’m not sure what can be wrong but she seems like she doesn’t feel well. She also usually wakes me up at night to go out and she didn’t do that either last night.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    It sounds like alike your pup needs to we the vet. Immediately. I’m sorry there is not enough information for me to give any other advice

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Aisha | 3 weeks ago
My Cat Has Been Having Audible Breathing Noises For A Few Months. No Open Mouth Breathing, …

My cat has been having audible breathing noises for a few months. No open mouth breathing, just audible through the nose, on and off throughout the day. She’s developed some weird other noises especially while sleeping or falling asleep some snoring, random sneezing as well. She isn’t overweight or old.
We’ve tried antibiotics but it didn’t help. The vets are quoting between $2-10k for just imaging for polyps, not even removal, if they see any. It’s impossible to afford it. She’s eating and playing and acting normal otherwise. I’m wondering what it can be, is it likely polyps and if I don’t go into debt to see, am I going to make her like unliveable?
I’m wondering if I can even rent a car and come down to a cheaper clinic in the US (I’m in Canada) which may be cheaper than doing it locally. There are very few low cost vets here and they only work with people on welfare so it wouldn’t apply. There’s a huge gap between people who are on assistance and people who aren’t but still can’t a afford $10k in imaging.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    Without knowing more details I would say keep looking into finding a place that will help you affordably. I do t know why vetmed has gotten so unkind or unwilling to help people and pets like you, but there are still places and vets who will offer care to help patients. Please keep asking for help. I have lots of videos on polyps and I write a lot about them. In almost all cases I recommend a n exam under general anesthesia to look behind the soft palate. I also take skull X-rays and flush the nares if I don’t find one.
    Polyps are most commonly found in young cats. It can be a life saving procedure to remove them. I charge about $500-700

    1. Aisha Post author

      Hi Krista,
      Where are you located? If I were able to get to the States (I’m assuming you are there) would it be possible to book in with you? There are no lower cost vets here I’ve been looking for a long time and am willing to travel, at this point it seems likes my only option, or not doing anything.

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Jessica | 3 weeks ago
I Have A 7 Month Old French Bulldog And She Has Developed A Growth On Her Lower …

I have a 7 month old French Bulldog and she has developed a growth on her lower lip. It is not bothering her that we can tell but it doesn’t look very nice. Her vet said that it could be surgically removed but that is pretty pricey and we are just not in a position to be able to do that at this time. Please help are there other options for this to go away or be taken off.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    Based on age my first suspicion is that this might be a papilloma. If it is there might be more that arise. They typically are found around the mouth. They will resolve on their own but they can be spread to other dogs so your dog should be kept at home until they go away.
    Your vet is correct that the only way to diagnose them is to remove them and submit the tissue sample to a pathologist.
    Ask your vet if they think this could be a papilloma virus?

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Denise | 3 weeks ago
I Was Wondering If Anybody Knows What This Possible Could Be On My Dogs Penis? I …

I was wondering if anybody knows what this possible could be on my dogs penis? I did make an appointment with his veterinarian but not not until the end of the month 6-27. This popped up on him 2 weeks ago & it’s now bleeding. He still acts, eats plus drinks normal. There are several little ones surrounding the huge one.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello
    I don’t know if there was supposed to be a photo with this?
    Anything abnormal should be seen by a vet. I would worry about an infection or possible tumor.

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Autumn | 3 weeks ago
Lilly Mass Removal
Treatment Cost (USD): $3628.47
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Christine | 3 weeks ago
I’m In Desperate Need To Help My Cat Kitt She Is A 13 Year-old Siamese Cat …

I’m in desperate need to help my cat Kitt she is a 13 year-old Siamese cat who has been suffering from chronic constipation. The past five years it has increasingly gotten worse. It seems to be happening once a month now what can I do at home to assist her? I’ve changed diets numerous time, I’ve tried numerous supplements, laxatives- I’m at my wits end on how to help my poor cat. Are there any other suggestions to treatments I haven’t tried.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    In my experience constipation on cats is always secondary to something else. Either old wounds, like a fractured pelvis, an underlying disease, or diet.

    Has your cat had a thorough examination, bloodwork and X-rays? Have your tried different diets, supplements and fluid therapy.
    I hope this helps.

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Marilyn | 2 months ago
My 17 Y Old Female Australian Silky,( Who Is A Rescue From A Puppy Mill That Abused …

My 17 y old female Australian silky,( who is a rescue from a puppy mill that abused her by breeding her over and over again for several years) has had a serosanguinous-looking lump the size of a plum hanging from her abdominal area for approximately 6 years. Within the past week the lump grew in size a bit and started to leak dark brown fluid. The lump also feels hot to the touch. My dog has also grown more lethargic and unsteady on her feet over the past two days. I made a vet appointment but I have to wait 5 days as he has no other openings. Question 1) is it safe for my dog to wait that long? 2) if so, what should I be doing to help her until we get to see the vet?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    It sounds like this should be seen as soon as able. If it is open and leaking you can try a soft belly bandage to keep it from being traumatized and protected from licking and infection. You will likely have to have it surgically removed to resolve this. If cost is an issue ask if the local shelter or rescues might be able to assist.

  2. Marilyn Post author

    Thank you so much for your comments and advice; much appreciated! We have a ‘male dog-type ‘ sling velcro’ed around her with a maxi pad inside. This morning we went to change it while we had her standing on a large pee pad and the entire sac had burst open. It now resembles a popped balloon. We tried to clean her up a bit and put a new sling with a fresh maxi pad around her abdomen. We are trying not to make the sling too tight but snug enough to support the leaking sac. She feels very warm in her underbelly near and around the sac. We are very worried about infxn. Thank you for the idea of asking a shelter for help. Funds are an issue for us now as we are both on fixed incomes. (We have always paid our vet bills; however, and we are not understanding why our vet can’t get us an appointment sooner😢). Thank you everyone, Marilyn

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Jessica | 2 months ago
Dr Magnifico I Have A 10 Month Old English Bulldog, He Has A Prolapsed Urethra, We Were …

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I have a 10 month old English Bulldog, he has a prolapsed urethra, we were told by Warm & Fuzzy Vet a few weeks ago. I was referred to Jarrettsville by my cousin Tina Martin. I need to know if you perform the procedure to correct this issue.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    We have had a few patients that resolved this with a neuter. Have you talked about that? We have a bartered surgeon who can perform this if neutering doesn’t resolve it.

  2. Jessica Post author

    We have discussed it, I wasn’t aware that neutering alone would resolve the issue. Is that the case or is there a procedure that is done as well as neuterering? My only concern is his age, I have been told that he’s to young to neuter him. We did not intend on breeding him so that is absolutely something we are open to