i think my friends dog is dying. its lost most of its hair and the first layer of its skin in a lot of places. hes covered in scabs and raw skin. hes really sick and doesnt want to eat and hes just laying there and even when he puts his head up he keeps his eyes closed. hes in a lot of pain. and he starts heaving and breathing heavy and i think its death rattles. what can we do? its the middle of the night and we cant even go to a pet hospital because they require a $500 deposit and we dont have it. what can i do?
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i think my dog is dying
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croaky miaow
Posted on 2008/02/21 by CMy cat lost her miaow a couple of months ago. I took her to the vets who said it could be chronic laryngitis. He gave her an injection and tablets. The miaow came back quite quickly. But now she is sounding hoarse again. What could be the problem?
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drainage in eye
Posted on 2008/02/23 by CharityMy dog has yellow drainage from one eye. It looks swollen and red. Can I put a warm compress on it to help alieve the pain?
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Our Collie, Finn, has had diarrhea for about 1 week now. We think it is due to a food sensitivity because we have been transitioning him to a higher quality food. However the diarrhea has gone on too long now and there was blood in it last night. What can we give him or feed him that will stop the diarrhea? Do Collie's have any common food sensitivities or allergies? Do you hav any recommendations for a high quality dog food or a homemade dog food recipe? Thank you.
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My dog is sick
Posted on 2008/02/24 by UserMy dog has been having diharrhea for about a week now, and just started throwing up a yellow-y mucus. He also has a little wheezing cough. I'm wondering what these symptoms mean?
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fleas/lethargy
Posted on 2008/02/25 by Useri have an 8 month old female cat who suddenly is very lethargic, lays in her litter box a lot, and there are little black things crawling on her face. I put a flea collar on her 3 days ago but she is still acting strange. What is wrong with her and what should i do? Also on the pillow where she likes to sleep I found little tiny black things that moved like worms. help me!
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dental concerns
Posted on 2008/02/28 by UserMy 1 1/2 year old cat went to the vet for a teeth cleaning this morning after at her routine yearly exam it was discovered she had excessive tartar and plaque build up. A few minutes ago, the vet called to advise me to test for the feline leukemia virus as this may be a sign of the virus. Is this probable? What else may cause tartar buildup in such a young cat? She is playful, eats well, and no other signs of any diseases, does have some signs of crust around her nose though as if a runny nose. I have 3 other cats that are all 5 months older than her, and all indoor cats. Any advice? I'm going crazy waiting for the test results and her phone call!
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Bleeding cat
Posted on 2008/03/05 by johnHi, I am quite worried about my cat and would appreciate any help you could provide. We noticed her wheezing and found drops of blood where she had been sitting. Upon inspection, we realised the blood had come from her nose. We took her to the vets, who said she had an ear infection with small polyps inside them. They gave her a steroid injection and some ear drops for us to put in. We have done this and her ears they say are better. However, her occasional wheezing has returned and there has once more been blood from her nose. We believe the return of these two symptoms came as the steroid injection was due to wear off. We have a further appointment in...
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What are the directions for dipping with...
Posted on 2008/03/05 by BurlaMy 94 year old mother adopted a rescue dog (Rosie) about a month ago. She scratches constantly and sometimes whimpers when she scratches. I took her for a check up and the vet found no fleas, etc. There are no obvious spots to check for mange. I was told to give her Benadryl to see if it helped. It did not. We had a prescription for Paramite from an earlier dog and I dipped her with that solution. Unfortunately I have lost the directions except to use 1 oz. with 1 gallon of water and sponge onto the entire body. How long do I need to wait before I dip her again? How many times should I expect to dip her before I can stop? Do you have other suggestions?
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Swollen throat and tremors
Posted on 2008/03/08 by TOur 6 yr old Jack Russell-Chichuaua mix has developed a swollen sack (quarter-sized) under his throat, tremors in his right rear leg, head tilting, ear scratching, and nervous pacing. He cannot get comfortable to sleep. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks.
