| Post #6195 - Posted on: Saturday. December 10, 2011 By: Renee We have these two stray dogs who came to our house and we named then Sadie, and Savanah, well Sadie was hit by a car and it banged her head up and hurt her paw pretty bad a big gash it looked like it was broke so I made a splint, and kept her in the house last night, she was I a lot of pain I gave her aspirin and that seem to help, I got up this morning and she doesn't seem to be in any pain but she has not went pee all night and her footis Huge the only way she will drink water is if you put some in her mouth and then she'll stand and drink, I wish I could take her to the vet I can't afford to bad credit from divorce, any words of advice please ! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Renee, Kepp offering her water as frequently as your can. Is she eating? Aspirin is okay to use to control her pain short term but it can cause digestive upset. Is she starts vomiting or having diarrhea or bloody stool stop it right away. Tylenol is NOT ok to use. Watch the leg with the spling closely, if the swelling gets worse it can make the splint tighten and cause the circulation to be obstructed. I suggest that you keep her in the house all the time. I understand your financial situation and it was admirable for you to take on the responsibility of stray animals. If you are able to afford an examination (they usually range from 25-75 dollars) I recommend you bring her in to be evaluated. Then you can have some answers about the stability of her swollen paw and or other problems occuring from the accident. Your vet might be able to give you other advise specific to what they find on exam. Good luck with Sadie, The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #6189 - Posted on: Saturday. December 10, 2011 By: luz hi my name is luz and i have yorki terrier my dog gave birth two days ago she gave birth one one puppy my dog looks fine but her nipples are still swollwen..... i mean she looks fine to me she doesnt vomit she not weak, shes not bleedinq anywhere, she jumps, she hyper, shes barks, she looks fine to mean she has this energy but im concern is why her nipples are swollwen? does mean she still has a baby inside or thats the only puppy she gave birth? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Luz, Your dog's nipples mightbe swollen because she is now lactating to feed her puppy. The only way to be sure that a puppy wasn't left behind is to have an radiograph taken. If there was a puppy left unborn the mother will not show symptoms of bieng ill for at least a few days. Small breed dogs (especially if bred too young) will have small litters. So just beacuase she had one puppy doesn't mean something is wrong. Keep an eye on her temperature (normal is between 100.0- 102.3 for any evidence of a fever. If she stops eating or starts acting lethargic she should be evaluated by your veterinarian right away. Watch the puppy closely to ensure it is actually feeding well instead of just snuggling with it's mother. Swollen nipples can also be a sign of mastitis (mammary gland infection) and in that case the puppy will be unable to feed. Squeeze one of mommy's mammary glands and look to see if milk is easily extracted. Congrats on your new little puppy, The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #6180 - Posted on: Saturday. December 10, 2011 By: Kristen B I have a 8 week old female pit bull and i noticed the past two times she has pee'd that she has a redish discharge that dangles from her femine parts, is it serious? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Kristen, I am concerned because of your puppy's age. It is best for her to get checked by your veterinarian. What you are seeing could be a sign of a significant infection. I hope she feels better soon. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #6177 - Posted on: Saturday. December 10, 2011 By: Michelle joyce Hi my 7 month old yorkie has meningitis, she has been I'n the vet for a week on drips. I have heard that taking the fluid from the spine can be very dangerous especially for small dogs. I am wondering if it's a better and safer to go straight onto steroids once other infections have been ruled out? The vet doesn't seem to be giving us a straight answer! My poor puppy is I'n agony and really want to help her. Thanks |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I am so very sorry to hear your puppy is in such serious condition. Any invasive procedure such as a spinal tap comes with potential complications. Have you discussed the advantages and disadvantages of treatment rather than confirming the diagnosis with your vet? Sometimes trying a treament can be harmful and cause more damamge if it isn't the appropriate plan of action. It is impossible to answer specific questions regarding your puppy's health with out the complete medical history. If you feel uncomfortable or as though your questions are left unanswered than maybe a second opinion would be a good idea. Does your veterinarian work with a neurologist? Maybe one can be called in to give some more information on your puppy's condition. I wish your puppy the best of luck. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #6125 - Posted on: Friday. December 09, 2011 By: ina bacsenko I just received a puppy from across the country. She was in her crate for about 12 hours. This morning she had some mucusy blood in her stool and then just water. What can cause this |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Ina, Diarrhea with blood and mucous in it could have been caused by the stress from her trip. It could also be caused by change in diet, intestinal parasites or even a disease process. It is best to bring her to your trusted vet for a full evaluation to ensure her health after the trip. Puppies dehydrate rapidly so I wouldn't wait too long to get her help. It should be alright if you want to feed her rice and plain boiled chicken in the meantime. This is an easily digested bland diet to give her tummy time to settle however it is not a balanced diet for a growing puppy. Congrats on your new puppy. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #6080 - Posted on: Thursday. December 08, 2011 By: Shirley Simmons I had my kitty 'Jack' neutered last week, and until today, he's seemed fine & frisky. Today, he has eaten very, very little and has been in the chair sleeping and lethargic all day. Could he have an infection from his neuter? What are the signs of a 'sick cat' besides lethargy? Thanks...Shirley |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Shirley, You can check Jack's temperature. Normally it should be between 100.0 and 102.5. You can also look around his penis at his neuter site for drainage or excessive swelling. If he doesn't snap back to his normal self or you notice any other signs I described I would bring him back to your vet to be checked. I hope Jack feels better soon, the Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #6079 - Posted on: Thursday. December 08, 2011 By: amorette car;ucci I have a 6 month old pit bull. she was in the back of the truck and was coking her self. she is now bleeding from her nose and coughing up blood. what can this be caused by? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I think you need to bring her to your vet to be checked right away. These are signs of suffocation. |
| Post #6078 - Posted on: Thursday. December 08, 2011 By: Shauntel My puppy is 10 weeks old and is rapidly loosing weight, lethargic, has running jelly-like poop with a foul odor and hasn't eaten in three days. He is current on his vaccinations and worm medications but he is getting sicker. I took him to the Vet. Could he have parvo? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Shauntel, The symptoms you are describing usually flag parvo virus. I would recommend you bring him back into your vet to get Parvo tested and possibly recieve some supportive care since he is probably very dehydrated. Having diarrhea and annorexia can be life threatening for a young puppy. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #6057 - Posted on: Thursday. December 08, 2011 By: Kathy I have a 3 1/2 yr old Silky/Yorkie that weighs about 12-13 lbs. I haven't had any money lately to take her to the Vet, and I am starting to worry about some things with her. First thing I noticed about three months ago was the remnants of tapeworms at her hind end. She had not been on her flea meds or heartworm meds for a couple months or so at the time. But...there was no evidence of fleas. Then I just didn't see the remnants any more after a month, I thought it had passed on its own. Last month the fleas started hopping on her and multiplying. She is an inside dog, but does her business outside. I tried to limit her outside time. She used to take comfortis and heartguard before my financial issues, but again was unable to do much but the grocery store Hartz remedies. Which did not work. I also used a flea comb after every outside visit. I finally had to break down and borrow enough to get her 1 month of comfortis only. She is now due for her yearly (over $100. and no money)and the vet agreed to give the one month of comfortis just this month without her check up. Within a day the fleas were gone and have been under control. However here we are A week later and she has had some fairly pungent gas for a couple days. Yesterday she threw up the yellow bile and had some audible Queeziness in her bowels. Normal stools. This morning she has thrown up, what I would consider a large amount of white mucous with some small dots of blood. Afterward she had some very audible bowel sounds for about 15 minutes and has now quieted down. I have hardly ever been able to hear bowel sounds from her, much less of that intensity and volume. I am guilty of giving her tidbits of what ever I am having it is meat, egg, or cheese or even a little bit of plain tortilla chip. I have been doing that forever with no issues. Occasionally she will get a little something with sugar in it. I know I shouldn't but when I bring my food to the couch (no table) she is excited like I have prepared food for the both of us. And the looks of "when do I get mine" just kills me. I know it is wrong but didn't seem to cause problems with her digestion for the past two years or so. I got her when she was one. So..now I wonder what is up with the pungent gas, throwing up, and bowel sounds. I did notice the other day a couple tape worm remnants at her hind end again. Could all this be from them, or could it be heartworms, or what??? Is there a home remedy I can use. I won't have money for the vet for almost three months. Any help or advice is appreciated. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Kathy, Let me address the table scrap issue first. Think about it like driving your car with out your seat belt.. you don't always get a ticket but eventually it will catch up with you. Usually owners will feed table scraps for years and then out of the blue thier pet will have dietary indescrection. So I would suggest feeding your doggie boiled (PLAIN) chicken and rice for a few days and then slowly return to his normal diet. You can feed him the same time you are eating so that he isn't staring at you with big eyes while you are eating. You have to be strong, they love our food but that doesn't mean they understand it can hur them. I will admit I share a little of my food ONLY if it is plain chicken or turkey. The tapeworm remnants you are seeing are actually little pouches of eggs. Evidence of this means your doggie has live tapeworms. They do not always shed these pouches so sometimes you might see them and sometimes you won't. In order for a dog or cat to get tapeworms they have to eat 1 flea. They usually ingest it by grooming or biting at the area when the flea bites. Tapeworms will not resolve on thier own, you have to give a dewormer specific for tapeworms. Unfortunatley you will have to get this from a veterinarian. Flea prevention is key here. If your veterinarian will not give you comfortis wihtout an exam ask if there is another type of flea prevention they will sell you or call around to find a veterinarian that will. We will sell flea prevention with out yearly vaccines but not heartworm prevention. Try to feed a bland diet of chicken and rice for a few days. If that doesn't help then I do suggest to try to get him to a vet a little sooner. Intestinal parasites can cause gas, loud belly sounds and vomiting. Good luck with your doggie, The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #6056 - Posted on: Thursday. December 08, 2011 By: Sarah My puppy is 3months old. She ate part of a straw, and has pooped it out. But she is still pooping blood, and it has a mucus type substance in it, and diarrhea. What should I do? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Sarah, Are you certain she passed the whole portion of the straw she ate? More than likely the plastic scrapped and caused irritation as it passed through her digestive tract. I recommend that you bring her in to your veterinarian so they can address her abnormal stool and ensure no plastic was left inside. In my experience when leaving symptoms like this to resolve themself they actually tend to get worse.I hope your puppy feels better soon. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #6041 - Posted on: Thursday. December 08, 2011 By: Emma I have a bay corn snake which is approx 10 weeks old its he has eaten a coupke of times quite fast aswell but over the past 13 days i hav tried to feed him 3 times an he is showing no real interest. Theres no signs of shedding or infections an is still quite lively. Could it be to do with the season changing to winter with tekperature drop? This is my first snake so i am bit concerend as i am sure i have been doin everything proper. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Emma, Corn snakes will eat every 10 days. They are most active at night. Keeping there enclosures between 75-85 degrees is very important. They have to be able to regulate there own temperature by moving around the cage.Iin order for them to digest food they thier body temperature has to be 85 degrees or at least close to that. I recommend an undertank heating pad placed only on one half of the tank so they can travel back and forth to regulate thier temperature. I also recommend feeding them at night (or evening when they are most active) and on the "warm" side of the tank. I tell owner to be careful with heating rocks because they heat created is uneven and can cause scalding. If your corn snake is denying the pinkie right now you can try to give it a cricket. If it eats the cricket you can give him a few more. Then try feeding him a pinkie the next feeding. Good luck with your new pet The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #6035 - Posted on: Thursday. December 08, 2011 By: Mark I have a 10 year old golden retreiver who all of a sudden needs to go to the bathroom every couple of hours. She hasn't eaten much, so there's not much in her, yet she still goes through with a bowel movement. Then a couple of hours later she has to go again. Again, she doesn't have anything in her, but she goes through several empty bowel movements each time I take her out. This has been going on for a couple of days and when she does have something in her it does come out soft. Other than a smaller appetite and the frequent bowel movements, she appears to be fine. She eats a very limited diet; dry dog food (occationally mixed with wet food), a dog biscut here and there, and a handful of popcorn every now and then. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Mark, Is the stool she is passing loose or diarrhea? She could be straining or feeling the urge to go if she is having diarrhea. Does she have a tendency to eat trash or things she shouldn't? If the stool she is able to pass looks normal then I do not have any suggestions with out being able to physically evaluate her. Keeping her age in mind I think you should have her looked at by your veterinarian. In the meantime you can try to add more fiber to her diet. Adding 1/2- 1 teaspoon of canned pumpkin (not the pie filling) to her food daily can help bulk up her stool. Good Luck with your goldie, The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5991 - Posted on: Wednesday. December 07, 2011 By: Sara Mulford I have a 3 year old hamster. She has a bald spot with a black spot but thats not what im worried about. Her front leg is twice her normal size. I've been caring for her everyday making sure she has plenty of food and water. I noticed it yesterday and not sure how long its been there. I've been told by many of my family and friends to poke the swollen spot but im not sure if its just full of puss or what. Her actualy foot is about as big as my thumb and the leg is about twice the normal leg size. I only let her play on her wheel every other day. I'm waiting to take her to the vet to see if the swelling goes down. Please help im very very worried! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Sara, I do not recommend for you to poke the swollen area. It might not be an infection, and if it isn't you will create one. You can try to warm compress it a few times a day, that will help draw an infection out (if there is one.)Does she walk on it? Could she have broken her leg in her exercise wheel? It sounds very painful and I wouldn't make her wait to get help. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5977 - Posted on: Wednesday. December 07, 2011 By: Marilyn Anguiano i have a 2 year old purebreed chihuahua. everytime i take him out for a walk, he makes this louud snort noise.Like if he's eating his boogers or something. is he allergic to spmething? is this life threatning? and he does throughout the walk every 30 minutes or so. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Marilyn, It sounds like what you are describing is called a "reverse sneeze" or "collapsing trachea." It is very common in small breed dogs and there is no sure cure for it. you can search it on you tube and watch a few videos and see if that is comparable to what your chihuahua is doing. It is possible (not very common though) for a dog to have an episode so severe that they pass out. There are some remedies you can try such as using a harness exclusively and removing the his collar all together. by taking off his collar you are further reducing any pressure on his throat. Just put his tags on his harness instead. Another is discussing medication therapy with your veterinarian. Sometimes using a low dose of a doggie antihistimine can help (not always effecetive.) Your veterinarian can take take xrays of his throat to look for any narrowing that might cause his symptoms. This honking/coughing can start at any age and can go away all by itself. Good Luck, The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5855 - Posted on: Tuesday. December 06, 2011 By: Jennifer Holland I have a nearly 5 yr old Boxer female who I had spayed when she was a year old. I've noticed in the past few days that the nipples in the lower half of her body have some discoloration (blackish) and they are swollen and firm. She has no other problems... eating/drinking like normal, very high energy like always, still playing with all toys, etc. Completely normal behavior just the weird swollen nipples all of a sudden. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Jennifer, I too am a mother of a boxer so I can relate to the high energy you speak of. With any change in mammary glands I tend to react overly cautious. I don't know how familiar you are with the boxer breed but unfortunatley the tend to grow tumors as they age. Not all tumors are malignant but there is no way to be sure unless diagnostics are performed. Whenever mammary growths or infections appear they tend to continue along the mammary chain so all the nipples in the row can be affected. I do recommend strongly that this change be evaluated soon to ensure no malignancy. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5850 - Posted on: Tuesday. December 06, 2011 By: Nick We just adopted a new 1 year old cat this past Saturday. We were unable to find out what food she was previously being fed until just today. Today will be her 4th day with us and last night she vomited some food and has had loose stool. She was vet checked the day before we got her so I am pretty positive this is due to the drastic diet change. I am wondering if we should switch her back to the old food she was on previously, or if we should stick with the transition as it has already been 4 days? Thank you. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Nick, I think that you can add a little bit of her old food (if you have some) and slowly transition her to the new food. If you do not have her old diet just stick with new food since you are already 4 days into it. I would also recommend to have her stool checked for intestinal parasites. They are very common and easilt treated. Unfortunately, fecal exams are not 100% so there is a possibilty for a false negative. If her vomiting comtinues then another physical exam would be warranted. Be careful with kitten toys on strings or with little pieces, foreign bodies are common in young cats. Good luck with your new kitty! Happy Holidays, The Staff at Simmmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5835 - Posted on: Tuesday. December 06, 2011 By: Robert i have a yorkie he is about 7 yrs old we notised a week ago he had some lumps 2 under his chen an one on his neck an now he acts like he cant swollow whats wrong with him we love him but we arent ritch to pay alot of bills could he have infection from his teath somthing worse |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Robert, I recommend that you bring him to have a physical examination to get a veterinarian's opinion after he has been looked over. If the lumps are on the same side it could possibly be a tooth infection as you mentioned. If they are on each side that could mean something completely different. If they are affecting his appetite or swallowing then I think it is very important for him to be seen as soon as possible. After the physical examination your vet will have a better idea on the possibilities of the problem and the cost to address it. Submandibular growths may mean anything such as infection, benign tumors or a cancer type process. The only way to get a better idea would be to have him examinated. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5832 - Posted on: Monday. December 05, 2011 By: regine is vinegar mixed with water and antibacterial liquid soap effective to treat the dry and itchy skin of my dog? I saw it in a site and a lot of comments are saying its effective, but I still want an advise from a vet. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Regine, The first thing I would like to discuss is the importance of quality, consistant flea control. Flea bites are the number one reason for itchy skin. Even if you don't see fleas on your dog it takes just one bite to cause a reaction. Dogs are allergic to the flea's saliva. Another recommendation is to use a cleansing shampoo weekly to strip off any irritants that might bother your dog's skin. I do not have any recommendation of such shampoos being sold over the counter. As an owner of an allergic itchy dog I can't stress enough how important an appropriate shampoo can be. It has to be effective without being too drying. ANother reason for generalized itchiness can be dry coat, you can safely add omega fatty acids to your dog's diet to help. It will usually take up to a month to see a difference. Nutrition also plays a big role in coat and skin health. Be sure your are feeding a quality food. You can try the mixture discussed as an homeopathic remedy but I wouldnt submerge your dog in it. If you would like to pick an area of his (or her) skin to aplly it daily for a week to check for any reaction before using in larger areas. The problem with loosly mixed compounds is that is not going to be a consistant amount getting applied. It is possible to cause scalding, irritation or worsening of her itchy coat. Good Luck. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5831 - Posted on: Monday. December 05, 2011 By: Regine I have a 2yr old Lab. I wonder why his testicles or balls, are very red!It looks like a red ball. He's been acting normal(eating and peeing and poo-ing), only his tail is always down even when wagging it ( due to his red testicles I think) What could be the home remedy? since I don't have enough money to take him to the vet asap. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Regine, I am not sure what the problem could be. Are both testicles or the whole scrotum affected? Is it possible he recieved some sort of insect bite? You can try cold compresses a few times daily to see if that relieves the redness at all. Dry the area well afterwards. Also, make sure he is not licking that area because that will cause worsening of the irritation. Use an e collar or a pair of shorts to deter him from licking. I do not recommend applying anything over the counter besides a little neosporin. If it doesn't get better quickly then he should have it checked. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5824 - Posted on: Monday. December 05, 2011 By: daniela what does it mean when a sharpei has a pimple sized bump on its eye |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Daniela, Is it on the eyelid, the corner of the eye or on the eyeball itself? Eyes are very sensitive and should get vet attention quickly. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5649 - Posted on: Friday. December 02, 2011 By: fern hi dr. my german shepherd after eating sounds like he is going to throw up or puffing out air. is this normal? he just got neutered 3 days ago..? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Fern, He could have an upset tummy from the anesthesia or medication. Another more serious possibility is "bloat." That is the build up of gasses in the stomach that causes distension and discomfort. I do recommend that you bring your doggie back into your vet to rule out the possibility fo something serious like bloat. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5636 - Posted on: Friday. December 02, 2011 By: catherine harris my dog has been throwing up, with blood in her stool |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Catherine, I strongly recommend that you bring your dog to the vet as soon as you can. These symptoms can be caused by numerous problems but your dog is going require intervention to stop the symptoms you are seeing. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5635 - Posted on: Friday. December 02, 2011 By: Stefan Morozgalski I have a rescue dog who is a 3 year old boxer/staff cross. I've had her for 10 months and is very friendly and happy around people and especially other dogs. Once or twice she has passed black poo but on the second occasion ie last night she seems to be 1. burping a lot. 2. She got sick with white mucus and some food 3. snoring when asleep 4. Generally feeling sluggish I saw a friend last night because she has more experience than me and she put her fingers down her throat to check for a blockage, there was none. She gave her milk and water which she ate plus she was given a treat which she ate no problem and even played with my friends dog by trying to take her treat out of her mouth but failing. She's slept now for 10 hours and doesn't look like she wants to come out of the covers to go for a walk. I'm currently on state benefits so my only option is to go to the RSPCA Putney. But I just wanted some basic advise if your able to give it. Thank you Kind Regards Stefan |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Stefan, Your new doggie's lethargy can be indicative of lots of things. The first few things to discuss would be checking for parasites and current vaccinations. Especially if she is being friendly with other dogs. Intestinal parasites can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, coughing, and anemia. She should be on monthly heartworm and intestinal parasite prevention to ensure she doesn't get any in the future. Another area to consider is diet. Is she getting fed a quality diet of puppy food? Also, you may add a daily puppy vitamin. I do not reccomend feeding dogs milk or any dairy product for that matter, it can make an upset tummy even worse. You need to be careful when checking for an upper airway obstruction with your fingers because more times than not you can accidentally push the foreign object further down and make removing it impossible. If an animal is choking and htey are able to move air back and forth around it, leave it alone and rush them to the closest emergency vet. I have boxers (and pit bulls)and they are notorious for snoring and being gassy. If this is the first time you have heard her snore, don't be alarmed it is just from the anatomy of her airway. I recommend for you to contact the RSPCA and make an appointment with thier vet to have her looked at. Most Humane Societies will offer some vet care at a discounted rate. Good luck with her. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5624 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Michele I have two dogs - yorkie poo and a datson. We took a trip to Arkansas for Thanksgiving and found something on the yorkie poos head looks long and white the datson also has the same thing only it is on her neck and there is a lump on her neck where it's at....what could this be? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Michele, It sounds like you might have found some sort of external parasite indigenous to Arkansas. I am not familiar with anything like from around here. It is best if you could show it to your vet to make sure there isn't anything else you need to do. Happy Holidays, The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5620 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Nagesh My Dog Age is above 11 Years, last Monday i put one tablet for snake removal Monday and Tuesday dog is fine but Tuesday Evening onwards Motions up to yesterday running and jumping now suddenly can not able to stand motion and toilet also by sitting only can you please tell me what can i do for that dog. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Nagesh, I am not able to understand exactly what you are describing but from what I gather it sounds very serious. There is not anything you are going to be able to do for him at home. I think it is best for to take your dog to the veterinarian right away. |
| Post #5616 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Troy My cat is 14. Shes throwing up sleeping alot more than usual and hairball treatments arent working. Advice? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Troy, At this age we generally recommend what we call a "geriatric profile." It is combination of a physical exam, bloodwork, urinalysis and sometimes radiographs. This way we can catch some ailments inthier early stages and prolong an older cat's healthy years. The vomiting you are seeing more than likely is not related to hairballs. Sometimes this symptom can be related to dietary upset, kidney disease, hyperthyroid, pancreatitis or even diabetes. These are some of the more common diseases diagnosed in older cats. The only way to decipher what is going on with your kitty would be to perform some diagnostics. Good luck with your kitty. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5614 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Jennifer my dog has a really pink stomach she had it brown and she is only 3 months what is wrong with her |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Jennifer, I am sorry to tell you that I am not sure what could be wrong with your puppy. It sounds like something that would need to be diagnosed in person. If you are concerned then that means she should be seen by your vet as soonas you are able to bring her there. Good Luck, The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5613 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Linda Nunnely My daughters dog got hit by a car at my house last night,but we can't afford to take him to the Vet. He can walk,but you can tell he is hurt. His appatite is not good.and he crys in pain. But the thing that worries me the most is that he is bleeding from his penis when he urinates And sometimes where his sits there is a small puddle of blood. Is there anything I can do for him to at least help with the pain? I know that Asprin might cause him to bleed more. So is there anything over the counter that could help? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I am very sorry to hear what happened to your daughter's dog. Unfortunately there is not anything that I can recommend for you to give safely over the counter, or even as a prescription. I think this dog needs professional attention, especially for pain relief. You can try to contact the humane society near you to see if they offer discounted vet attention. Sometimes you can find non profit organizations that can help depending on where you live. You might be able to find one by searching in the internet. I know finances are tight but keep in mind that he cannot help himself and clearly he is in a lot of pain. Good luck, I wish you the best. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital. |
| Post #5611 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: krissa dixon Why is my schnauzer's pee dark and stinky? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Krissa, These might be indicative of a urinary tract infection. I would recommend bringing him (or her) to your veterinarian to have thier urine tested. Happy Holidays, The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5610 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Irma Very concerned about my 10yr. old Pom/Maltese mix. Cam home and found that she has vomited, was very sad looking and bleeding on and off pretty heavy from her vagina, any suggestions? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Irma, It sounds like your dog could have a uterine infection. It is called pyometra. If this is what is wrong withyour dog it can be be life threatenting if left untreated. Please keep in mind that diagnosing a problem without a physical exam leaves room for error. I think it is very important that you bring her to the vet as soon as possible. |
| Post #5603 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Korinne My Name Is Korinne and My dog got Hit By a Car And He Has a Cut Near His Private Area but its not bleeding he just keeps on licking it once in a while but his leg isnt broken either and everytime i see him i want to cry And We Dont Have Any Money What Can We Do, ? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Korinne, How bad is the cut near his groin. Is he eating, drinking and acting normally? If it is a small cut you can try putting neosporin on it after you clean it well with antibacterial (fragrence free) soap. You have to do your best to keep him from licking it. If you do not have an e collar to use you can try putting a pair of shorts on him to stop him from licking it. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5598 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: sofie green please can u help me i dentifi whats wrong with my pet he keeps shaking he has a lump on his neck and sneezing and eatting alot and drinkin but never stops escaping and has jumped onto concreat for he seem still running fast but sleeps alot to he is 3 years old can u help me |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Sofie, The symptoms you are describing are not specific to any one problem. I recommend that you bring your pet to be evaluated by a veterinarian. |
| Post #5596 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Patience My golden retriever has what looks like a callus on her bum (about an inch or two to the side of her anus). It doesn't look red or 'pus' filled. What could it be? Is it something that needs immediate attention? It doesn't seem to bother her although it seems the colder the ground is the more tempted she is to sit it on the cold grass or scoot for a brief moment (only if it's cold and after a bowel movement). She has very frequent bowel movements a few times a day & doesn't 'scoot' often. She is 6 years old and overweight......when she sits or lays she always favors that side of which the callus is on (even before the callus like thing popped up). So I really am wondering if it really is simply a callus.... |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dogs have two anal glands each located on opposite sides of the anus. The purpose of these glands is to express small amounts of scented material on thier bowel movements to "mark" it. Somtimes these glands can become infected, irriated or clogged. This can create can or discomfort and a raw area on the outside next to thier anus. It should be looked at by your veterinarian to make sure this is not a problem with her anal gland on that side of her anus. If it was a regular callus then she would not favor it. Generally speaking there is no pain related with a callus. Good Luck. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5595 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Tori My turtle seems to be flicking her butt with her hind legs also she tries to pile rocks behind her times while she is at that bottom of her tank. Im just nervous that maybe shes constipated and i just dont know..Any help would be extremely useful |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Tori, I recommend that you bring her to a vet that specializes in reptiles. The behavior you are describing does concern me that she may be constipated. I do not know of any home remedies to help her if that is her problem. Good Luck, The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5592 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Daina My gerbil is jumping around and coughing, what do I do? HELP! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Diana, Is it possible your gerbil could have been exposed to somthing harmful? Have you cleaned the cage or around the cage with cleaning solution? I think its best for you to bring it to be checked by your veterinarian. |
| Post #5590 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Brittany I think my cat has pyoderma, I made an apt to see a vet on Sat. should I take him in sooner? is this life threatening? and can it spread to my other 2 cats? I just got back from vacation and noticed the patches of skin missing from his ears and a medium sized lesion that is red and feels kind of like a scab on his lower back. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Brittany, Generally speaking skin infections are not life threatenting. In order to determine whether these lesions are contagious we would need to first diagnose the primary reason for them. If your cat has a fungal infection then these lesions are contagious. If your kitty started grooming excessively while you were gone due to stress then I would be inclined to say that your other cats are safe. More often than not scabs on cats are caused by self trauma after flea bites. Make sure all of your cats are on a monthly (reputable is frontline, advantage or revolution) flea prevention. I don't think waiting until Saturday will make a huge difference in the treatment your kitty will need to get better. Happy Holidays, The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5588 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Gail Wilcox My one-year-old wheaten terrier throws up every time she eats, is lethargic, and her eyes are matting. Do I need to and how soon do I need to see vet? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Gail, I would consider this a serious problem. Dogs dehydrate very fast. Does she have a tendecy to eat things she shouldn't, shred toys or go threw the trash? When young dogs present with vomiting everything they eat and or drink we tend to think about the possibility of a foreign body. If she swallowed a foreign body it could be causing irritation or even be blocking her digestive tract so what goes in has to come back up. I think it is best to get her to the vet as soon as you are able because what your ae describing in concerning. Good luck with her! The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5582 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: joyce wilson My 7yr.old tabby is very alert and eating well, but I noticed him dragging his left hind leg. I have massaged the area, he is not reacting like he is in pain. Please help |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Joyce, This is a very serious symptom. I strongly recommend that you take your doggie to the vet as soon as possible. The most common causes for this only repsond to treatment for a certain period of time after it happens. Good luck with your kitty, We wish you the best. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5580 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: Mike My beagle is 7 yrs old. The last few times I have had him out hunting rabbits, while he is on a rabbit, for no reason he will start screaming and take off in a different direction like the devil is chasing him. He will do this for about 10 to 15 min. He just runs wild. He has only done this when on a rabbit. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Mike, Maybe he is feeling pain when he runs that fast. It would be a good idea to rule out a musculoskeletal problem. You can ask your veterinarian to try some type of pain medication and take him out after a dose and see if you get the same response from him. |
| Post #5576 - Posted on: Thursday. December 01, 2011 By: stephanie my dog is four years old and has been struggling to go poo he has diarhea as well as hard poops he has a lump on his left side beside his leg and soft spot inside of his bum below his anal sac |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Stephanie, Problems like these should be evaluated in person by your veterinarian. Good Luck. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5381 - Posted on: Monday. November 28, 2011 my dog has been sick for a couple of days now. he started throwing up yellow he doesnt want to eat or drink water. is very lethargic. i havent seen a bowel movement today. he got into the trash and ate turkey bones idk if thats it or possibly parvo |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I think you should seek medical attention for your doggie as soon as possible. |
| Post #5378 - Posted on: Monday. November 28, 2011 By: Esther I have a 6 week old puppy who cannot poop, she squats like she is getting ready to but nothing happens. Her tummy is getting bigger and she is crying. I have tried feeding her pumpkin and it worked for awhile but now it does not seem to be helping. Is the problem serious? Should I take her to a vet? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Esther, I think you need to bring your puppy to see your vet as soon as you are able to. Depending on your puppy's age this could be an anatomical problem making defecation strenuous. Constipation can be casued numerous things some of the more common being intestinal parasites, dietary indescretion, trauma, and dehydration. The best way to diagnose the primary cause for the impaction is to have her evaluated by a veterinarian. You are more then welsome to schedule an appointment with us 561 439-3220, we would be glad to help. |
| Post #5369 - Posted on: Monday. November 28, 2011 By: Pat I took my 11 wk old Pomeranian to be neutered today and when I called to check up on him the vet told me the urethea was accidently nipped and he put a cath in and plans on removing it tomorrow. When I went to see him they said it would just heal on its own. They kept him over night, what should I look for when I pick him up? Thanks, Pat |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Pat, I am sorry to hear what happened to your puppy. When you get your Pomeranian home watch him carefully to make sure he is actually urinating when he positions to go. Bring a flashlight for walks in the dark to watch for a normal urine stream. Monitor for change in appetite, attitude, abdominal distension or fever. Normal temperature for a dog is between 99-102.3. I hope all is well with your puppy. Happy Holidays. |
| Post #5366 - Posted on: Monday. November 28, 2011 By: LeeAnn Dennis My shih tzu who is 8 months old is acting perfectly normal but she has not eaten her food in 2 days. She drinks water and will take her "good girl treat" after going outside to potty but nothing else food wise. She is still playful, in a good mood, no vomiting, or loose stool. I am confused as to why she won't eat her food all of a sudden. Can you enlighten me? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear LeeAnn, Has there been any change in her diet? Does she get table food if she doesn't eat her regular food? Sometimes when we offer chicken or turkey or other people goodies to thier diet and then stop they hold out until they get it again or eventually give up and eat what they are offered. |
| Post #5363 - Posted on: Monday. November 28, 2011 By: Lauren Sorry if this is really long. My 2 y/o dog (85 lb. mutt, not sure of exact breed but looks like husky/Great Pyrenees) was spayed on Monday, 11/21. On Sunday, 11/27, I noticed a small pool of reddish brownish fluid coming out of the incision site, so I called the place that spayed her (a nonprofit that just does spay and neuters for a reduced price). The vet said it was not blood, just serum (I think that's what they called it), gave her a shot of penicillin and gave me a prescription for amoxicillan, which i started Molly on this morning. She said the incision had opened up slightly but she didn't want to stitch it closed so it could drain, and since it was so small it should be able to still heal properly on its own. I've had a cone on her since the day she got spayed, but would occasionally take it off of her when I was able to watch her in the beginning. If she started licking, I'd immediately put on the collar. As the sutures were healing, it began to bother her worse and worse, and she would scratch with her hind legs at the incision site. I don't think she got to the site very easily, but was stretching her skin constantly with the scratching, thus opening the incision area slightly. She is now wearing the cone 24/7 because the second it comes off, she will fight you to lick at it (as is her instinct, I'm sure). At our post-op visit, the vet suggested taping socks on her feet to inhibit the effect of scratching, and if she still wouldn't stop, to take tape and loop it around her two back legs (kind of like when you buy shoes at Kmart and they are tied together--walking is impeded but still possible). Well, that was about 26 hours ago, and poor Molly is wearing a tshirt, a cone, has socks duct taped to her hind paws, and duct tape tying her legs together (about 8 inches apart so she can walk but not scratch). She still wants to run around, jump on the bed, and jump at the window and bark at passing dogs. I can't walk her, even the vet said to, because I'd have to untie her legs, and she immediately begins scratching and will do so throughout the walk, and every time we get back home she is dripping ooze out of the wound worse than before. I'm afraid the scratching during walks is causing it to open up more and more, so I feel like I can't walk her anymore. I am trusting the vet that the amoxicillan will kick in in a couple days and that it should start healing on its own... but is she going to hate me for the rest of her life because of all this torture? We found her almost 2 months ago wandering through the mountains, and no one claimed her so we adopted her. She was a docile but loving dog, and now she is getting more and more despondent - not because she's lethargic or ill, but I feel like she must think I'm insane for taping her, cleaning her wounds, and forcing pills down her throat for weeks, and I feel like it's cruel to put her through all this, even though it's for her own good, I'm wondering if there's another way. My other dog is also looking at me and my husband like he's hoping he doesn't piss us off enough to start taping things to him and making him wear crazy cone collars! Also, we are supposed to be taking her on a road trip in two weeks - will she be healed enough by then? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Lauren, I don't know whether to feel worse for your or Molly. Some other options to discuss with your vet would be to try sedation, pain medicine or an antihistamine to try and relieve the itching. It is hard to judge how fast this should heal without seeing it but I think a 2 week goal is reasonable from what you described. If you are frusterated with the results you are seeing always remember that you are able to get a second opinion. Good Luck with Molly. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5288 - Posted on: Sunday. November 27, 2011 By: Katie My cat throws up every thing he eats. ive had him since i was seven and im 16 so he's kinda old..anyway he pees on himself his eyes do this weird thing. hes not meowing anymore. he's scaring me i would love if you can tell me what these symptoms mean. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear katie, I am sorry to tell you that I am unsure of what all these symptoms mean. They all could be related or seperate problems. The best way to diagnose the problem is to take your kitty into the veterinarian to be evaluated. I think he needs professional help as soon as you are able to get it for him. The Staff at Simmons veterinary Hospital. |
| Post #5285 - Posted on: Sunday. November 27, 2011 By: Edie On November 7th we brought home a (1 - 1 1/2 yr old?) female malti-poo from a local shelter. On our way in the car for a Thanksgiving visit, she was sitting in my daughter's lap and began leaking milk, alot of milk! My daughter's lap was wet and the dog's whole belly area was saturated. We had taken her to the vet (on 11/16) for shots and a checkup the second week we had her and the vet said that she was very swollen and was probably coming in heat. The nurse laughingly said, "Or she's pregnant". She had no appetite when we got her but in the last week she has begun to eat well. We chalked that up to being in a new environment and getting to know us. Now I think she might be pregnant, although she doesn't look pregnant (very skinny). Although her belly appears slightly hard and lumpy. Not sure what to think... Your thoughts? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Edie, I assume that your little malti-poo was never spayed before you adopted her? In most shelter it is mandatory before they are allowed to go home. If she was pregnant when she was spayed it could explain her milk production. You can have her ultrasounded or radiographed (if she is far enough along) to look for puppies. It is very common for small dogs to be nervous when brought home after adoption. Smaller breeds seem more sensitive to change especially into new enviroments. This might explain her reluctance to eat well in the begining. Also, she might not have wanted to eat if there was a difference in her diet at the shelter and what you were offering her. I am glad to hear she is eating well now. I recommend to bring her to your vet and have her ultrasounded if she was never spayed at the shelter. Good luck & Happy Holidays! |
| Post #5282 - Posted on: Sunday. November 27, 2011 By: Chelsea Hello, I adopted a 5 week old black lab puppy about 2 weeks ago. He has been dewormed and has had his shots up to date. He was supposedly found in the woods by a hunter before they were at the rescue i got them from. My question is, what can I give him to promote a healthy weight and muscle gain. He seems to have been taken from his mother to early as he still tries to suckle, especially the female dog I have. He eats very well and has healthy stools, but he doesnt seem to be gaining or loosing weight. I just need some help on what I can do to promote weight gain. His rear legs seem to not have much muscle mass, but he gets around very well and is very playful. Is this just a normal phase or is there a supplement I can give him? Thanks! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Chelsea, Congrats on your new puppy. What you are describing abput his lack of muscle mass on his hind legs sounds normal. He is still little and at this age they do not have a lot of muscle mass, but it will come as he grows. As long as you are feeding a good grade puppy food (purina, science diet etc...) he will get all the nutrients he needs. you are also more than welcome to start a daily puppy vitamin to give him a little boost. If he doesn't gain any weight or seems to stumble around instead of run normally then i recommend to bringhim back to the vet sooner then his 3 week vaccine schedule. Good Luck! |
| Post #5278 - Posted on: Sunday. November 27, 2011 By: Amber My do had been ran over by are car lasy week he seemed find and seemed to only have a few scratches he has been running and playing and never seemed to have any problems but now he has started to have diaherah and accidents in the house witch he has never done before im not sure if it is caused by getting ran over or if he has a upset stomach |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Amber, I would have your dog checked by your veterinarian. Getting hit by a car can cause severe internal damage that might not be aparent right away. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5274 - Posted on: Sunday. November 27, 2011 By: Gina My 10 year old Yorkie tends to have bladder stones. Is there anything she can eat beside the Purina DCO? She doesn't like it and is hungry! Thanks! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Gina, there are other formulas made by other brands such as science diet that you can try. Some of which will come in canned and can be more appetizing. I have noticed that warming the food (whether it is dry with water or canned food) tends to make it smell better and they seem to accept it. I don't know how long you have tried to offer her the new diet, but she will not starve herself.. she is holding out for something more tasty and when she doesn't get it she should start eating the new diet more regularly. The prescribed diet is very important for her so keep up the good work and she will have many happy years to come. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5272 - Posted on: Sunday. November 27, 2011 By: carlos How you doing? I have a 5 month old puppy he is a shih tzu he has watery eyes and his poop was watery not exactly diarrhea but watery what could have cause this? how often should i walk him? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear carlos, Congrats on your new puppy! Your puppy should be walked early in the morning, after he eats, the middle of the day, when you get home and before bed after he eats. Watery eyes can be caused by numerous things such as allergies, genetics, anatommy of the breed, infection or long hair around the eyes that cause irritation. The only way to tell is to have it looked at by a veterinarian. The diarrhea might be caused by a change in diet if you are offering a different food than the previous owner. Giving table food can cause stomach upset as well. Another possibility is intestinal parasites. Some types (like hookworms) cannot be seeninthe stool but can cuase vomiting, diarrhea, excessive gas and anemia. If your puppy has not been vaccinated or started on heartworm prevention I would recommned to do so. At the same time your vet can check his fecal for parasites and address that if it happens to be the problem. Good luck with your new puppy. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5266 - Posted on: Sunday. November 27, 2011 By: deziree my bunnys name is bandit and his nail just fell off , he was bleeding but i dont know if i should bring him to the vet it stopped bleeding and he moves it and doesnt flinch when i touch it should i bring him just in case? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Deziree, I would bring Bandit to get checked just in case. Sometimes an infection can occur at the base of the nail bed or the exposed nerve. So starting a paw soak can be adventageous. Bunnies are very sensitive and require special treatment. Try to keep it clean and dry until you are able to bring Bandit to the vet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital. |
| Post #5262 - Posted on: Sunday. November 27, 2011 By: gaby i just got a new baby gerbil well its not a baby it has fur and everything he is not an sdult yet is wat i meant to say ok well anyway he is pooping alot sshould i worry? hope u can help i already asked a question beforeand i got really great advice thx :) |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Gaby, Gerbils tend to produce a lot of stool. so if he is eating well and is active I wouldn't worry. If you notice any change then I think it would be safe to bring him to a veterinarian for a check up. |
| Post #5261 - Posted on: Sunday. November 27, 2011 By: JIll my dog has been vomiting alot this morning. and she's been pooping blood. and inside the blood looks like glumpy. my dog is a maltese apple head and she is 2 years old. And my vet isnt open until Monday. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Jill, your doggie's health sounds critical. You can bring her into an emergency vet in your area if one is available. I recommend to get her in to see the veterinarian as soon as possible. There is not much you can to help her at home. |
| Post #5204 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: meka smith My dog has been getting pus on her stomach and on her legs and i don't know what that means my dog is a shih tuz and she's 6 years old and she's staying more distance from the family what does that mean? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Meka, Do you see any visible abrasions or lesions where the discharge might be coming from. Is your dog spayed? If she isn't fixed than I would be concerned of a uterine infection called pyometra. This infection can be life threatening if left untreated. I recommend for you to bring her to a veterinarian as soon as you able. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital. |
| Post #5203 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: John I know you are supposed to take dogs out for walks everyday... But, does this short cut work? We have a large, fenced-in yard that they can go out in just about whenever they want. We also tend to take them out visiting with us, which includes car rides, other dogs, and houses. Usually different homes, of friends or family. Is that a suitable replacement for socializing and entertainment, up to twice a week? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear John, It sounds like your dogs are getting adequate time to socialize with you and others. Walks are important to stimulate your dogs to keep them from getting "bored" and becoming destructive. If they seem to be happy and they don't destroy your house then it seems like you are doing a good job. They are lucky to have a nice big yard to run in, being able to run free is important too. Happy Holidays. |
| Post #5202 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: Corey My bunny has yellow discharge(it looks like a broke yoke from and egg). Is he sick? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Corey, Where is the discharge coming from? Rabbits are very sensitive and require speical veterinary attention. I recommend that you bring your bunny to a vet that is familiar with treating exotic pets. Please call us if you would like to schedule an appointment 561 439-3220. |
| Post #5201 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: zaritha Adopted 6 mo old catahoula male, got neutered upon adoption 2 weeks ago, why does he pee almost involuntary on the floor? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Zaritha, Congrats on your new puppy. What you are describing is definately a problem. He needs to see a veterinarian to make sure there are not any complications from surgery or some sort of infection. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5195 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: Tinah Hi. I just had a question. I got my dog fixed on Thursday and today is saturday and when my dog goes to pee he ends up crying in a lot of pain. What should I do? My vet is closed until Monday. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Tinah, Search in your area for another vet that is open on weekends (we are) to get him some attention soon. A veterinarian can make sure nothing more serious isn't going on and most importantly get some pain medication for him to keep him comfortable. Call us if we can be of any help 561 439-3220. |
| Post #5193 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: Amy My italian greyhound has a crusty,pink, dry nose and she has a runny nose. I dont no what's wrong with her please help! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Amy, Has your doggie been exposed to other dogs recently? Is she up to date with all of her vacciantions? These symptoms can be indicative of numerous things. The best move to make would be take her to the vet for them to get a better idea on what may be making her sick. You can try to take her into the bathroom while you shower. If she has a "cold" breathing in the steam might make her feel better but she will still require medicine to treat the problem. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #5190 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: Michaela I have a 6 year old chihuahua/daschund and since we've adopted her 4 years ago, every 2 weeks to one month or so she gets sick for one day. She won't eat, she goes outside and eats grass and poops a lot. Then all day her stomach makes noise. The second day she usually won't eat breakfast but will eat dinner and then has the worst smelling gas. She used to throw up bile but she doesn't throw up any more. And just the past few months on the day she's sick and the day after she cannot jump up onto the couch, bed, etc. Any idea what this could be? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Michaela, What are you feeding her? It is important that she is eating a consistant diet of dog food. If you offer her people food or if she gets into the trash this can cause a tummy upset. Also, if you constantly change food brands or flavors this can cause the same dietary indiscrection. If her belly hurts then she will be less willing to jump or play. |
| Post #5186 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: Courtney My female dog is 7 months old. She is drinking water, but has no appetite. She is showing signs of depression, and just wants to lay. She is vomiting the water she drinks. What can I do at home until the veternary clinic opens? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Courtney, I would stop offering her water or food for 12 hours to let her digestive tract settle (especially because she is vomiting up the water.) Does she have a tendency to get into the trash, eat toys or things she shouldn't? Dogs dehydrate very fast so i would recommend to withhold food and water tonight and find a vet hospital open on the weekends near you and get her there first thing in the morning. If you are located near us, please give us a call if you would like to bring her in tomorrow (Sunday) as we are open regular hours. Good luck with your puppy 561 439-3220 |
| Post #5185 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: liana my puppy held it poop even if the butt poped out slowly his popo was coming out but my pup still refuse to let out should i be concern |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Liana, I am not sure exactly what you are describing, but if youare concerned because your puppy is not defecating normally then you need to bring your puppy to the vet as soon as you can. |
| Post #5179 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: gaby my jackrusell (female) has a very bad ear infection she is 7 years old and puss is coming out of the ear but its been like that since summer like early agust what should i do some people r saying i should put her to sleep o and she also has rashes under her front legs and on the sides of her stomach what should i do plzz help us :) |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Gaby, It sounds like your dogg ie has an underlying problem with allergies. Have you taken her to the vet to get her ear infection diagnosed and treated? Normally rashes are easily treated. I would not recommend that you give up on her, I would get her looked at by a vet. Get a second opinion if needed to get her the help she needs. Good Luck 561 439-3220 |
| Post #5158 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: Tasha I think my dog may have gotten into something outside. She has trouble standing and walking, she lays down and barely responds and when she does it is delayed. She seems a little better but now she is yelping occasionally like she is being hurt |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Tasha, this sounds like an emergency. She needs to be seen right away. |
| Post #5157 - Posted on: Saturday. November 26, 2011 By: caitlin My 3 year old bunny is eating, drinking, defeacating and urinating fine but is very lethargic and sleeps all the time. He has stopped grooming himself like usual and his skin is dry and flaky. The vet prescribed him 10 days of antibiotics for a skin infection and he started getting better but today he went from alright to extreme worse case. Any ideas of the problem? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Caitlin, He could be having a reaction to the antibiotics or he is dealing with a different problem that has nothing to do with his skin. Sometimes it takes further diagnostics to find out exactly what is wrong like bloodwork and x rays. Rabbits are very sensitive and I would not wait to get your bunny looked at again. |
| Post #5034 - Posted on: Thursday. November 24, 2011 By: Kolene Russell My female dog had a litter of puppies almost 8 months ago. I kept 2 of the puppies. She still has milk in one of her teats and it is starting to get hard. What can I do? She in always cleaning them like they are newborns again and ince in a while I will catch her feeding one of the pups? Will she dry up on her own? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Kolene, As long as the puppies nurse her body will produce milk. You will have to keep the puppies seperate from her unless you are supervising them in order for her milk to discontinue. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hopsital |
| Post #5033 - Posted on: Thursday. November 24, 2011 By: Carol My 4 year old, female, mixed breed, 40 lb dog is leaking urine when laying down and even when sleeping. She has never done this before. We have noticed in the last few weeks that she has appeared to put on weight, widening her back just before her hips. We called them her love handles. It is not a huge swelling, and we thought they felt like muscle. She seems happy and unaffected other than the urinating. She does seem to be drinking more water than what is normal for her. We are out of town and her routine and environment are different over this holiday weekend, but she has been here before and has not had this problem. My family is trying to tell me it is the extra stimulation. I'm not so sure. Should I be worried? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Carol, The symptoms you are describing can be indicative of numerous things. Considering her age I would recommend for her urine to be tested to check for a urinary tract infection first and foremost. That would be one of the first things we would look for and it is easily treated with antibiotics appropriate for the type of infection. As soon as you get back into town I recommend you bring her to her veterinarian. Happy Holidays. |
| Post #5030 - Posted on: Thursday. November 24, 2011 By: Jennifer I have a chihuahua Puppy that is 7 months old..I have had her for aweek now.For the past 2 days she has had diarrhea.I tried her on a new dog food.I stopped giving it to her once she got the diarrhea.She is eating chicken and drinking her water.She still runs around and plays.I havnt seen any worms yet,I keep checking for them.Do you think it is possiable it could of been the dog food? and if it was how long should it take to clear up? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Jennifer, It is very common for dogs to get diarrhea with a change in thier diet especially if it is not performed gradually. We usually recommend that any change in food happed over 7-10 days. Also, Chicken is not a balanced diet. I would introduce the food you would like to feed her from now on and bring her to the vet so she can start some medication to help discontinue her diarrhea. Keep in mind that she might not eat the new dog food since she has been given chicken, but eventually she will just stick with it. You can add chicken pieces in her food to help get her to eat it and then slowly add less and less until she is eating her food only. Happy Holidays. |
| Post #5028 - Posted on: Thursday. November 24, 2011 By: Denise my dog was bitten by a cayote and he has a big bump of air on his back what should i do hes like a baby to me |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Denise, It sounds like you need to have your dog looked at by a veterinarian. The bump on the back of your dog's neck could very well be an abscess and that requires necessary intervention. Good luck. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4838 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 22, 2011 By: jeselle rivera hello, my dog is about 6 months old and for a 3 days he has not been eating and hasn't been himself. when he starts eating he starts crying and sometime throws up his food. so i would feed him little by little. Then i took him to the vet and they test him for parvo but it came out negative. The vet suggested for a dewormer because my dog might have worms in his stomach. For the next two days my dog still appears to have the same pains like whenever he tries to eat he still cries. any advice? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Jeselle, I recommend for you to bring him back to the veterinarian for a follow up. I am glad to hear the parvo test was negative, that is a good start. The vomiting youare describing can be caused by somany things, I really can not offer any advice other than for him to get looked at again. It might be time to have some further diagnostics run to get to the bottom of his problem. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4832 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 22, 2011 By: Mochi aloha. will my dogs nipples and privates go back to normal size after her first cycle? they grew big time. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Mochi, Your dog's mammary glands and vulva should shrink closer to normal size after her heat cycle. Please keep in mind if your leave her unspayed they will eventually stay larger in size. More importantly, there are serious risks to keeping your dog intact. She could potentially get uterine infection that is life threatenting and also mammary cancer if not spayed early. This is information to help you make a good decision for your beloved family member so that she may live a longer, happier life. 561 439-3220 |
| Post #4830 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 22, 2011 By: Vicky Lee Hi there. My 3 year old lab/pit mix is having a diarrhea issue. This started two days ago. That morning she had an accident inside - this was a rather large bowel movement and it was runny. Later that day she had another which was very small and watery. The next day I decided not to feed her, but left her water out. She was drinking water normally during the day and proceeded to have two more small, very watery bowel movements. This morning I gave her about 1 cup of white rice with less than half a cup of her kibble. Two hours later she had a small, very runny bowel movement and then about 10 minutes after that she went again, but it was very small. Other things I've noticed: - For the past two days, she will go to the bathroom, then keep trying although nothing more is coming out. - She has had normal energy and plays with her usual vigor. -She is drinking water. She would also eat normally if I gave her food. (I am with holding food to let her digestive tract settle.) I am not sure if this is cause for taking her to the vet or if I should monitor her and see if she improves. Also, she was exposed to distemper about one year ago at the kennel where we adopted her. Any advice? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Vicky, Does your dog have a tendency to eat or chew things she shouldn't? Does she get into the trash? It sounds like you have already tried the things we would suggest (with hold food, try adding rice, continue offering water.) With this much diarrhea lasting for a few days I would recommed that she have an examination by a veterinarian. Dogs dehydrate rapidly when they have significant diarrhea. Since you have already gave it your best shot at home, I would not wait to much longer to get her professional help. Please call our office if we can be of any help. 561 439-3220 |
| Post #4829 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 22, 2011 By: sunny hi doctor .. my dog has just undergone a surgery (uterus removal ) and after that she is unable to pass stool. the real problem is the infection was so severe that her hind limbs almost stopped moving and she stopped eating just a day before she was to get operated now she is not passing any stool . as far as urine is considered she is doing it in very small quantity whereas the water consumption is high and now when she wants to pass stool she is unable to do so because of her hind limbs and at the same time she is unable to lift her tail to pass stool . please suggest what should i do ? is there any medicine which can help her to pass stool smoothly ? thank you please help |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Sunny, Was your doggie diagnosed with pyometra (a uterine infection) before her spay? Did she recieve trauma to her hind end to cause the paralysis? The inability to pass stool is a serious problem. There are some medications that might help to loosen her stool, but if she is left paralyzed then her problem is a lack of control and medication might not help. With an ailment so significant I would recommend that you bring her back in to her veterinarian to have her re evaluated. If your vet cannot help, then maybe a second opinion would be in her best interest. Please call us if you would like to schedule an appointment. 561 439-3220 |
| Post #4824 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 22, 2011 By: Tayler Walters I was holding my corn snake while sitting on a desk chair. With out my knowledge he snuck around to the chair's arm and into a hole in the arm. He then wrapped around inside the arm chair. I did not want to hurt him so I slightly pulled every so often and I held a firm grip so that he would not go into the arm chair any further. The more I pulled back the more I could see the friction of the chair, which had sharp plastic and/or metal inside that very well could have cut him, was scraping against his scales. I could hear when it scraped against his scales. I noticed a yellowish white puss coming out of the top of him, toward his neck. I then stopped pulling but conitnued to support him. With in time, he slowly came back out. He appeared to be okay, but I noticed he had the puss on him more around his head. My neice and I used a wet tissue to wipe off the puss the best we could. When doing so we noticed a few of what appeared to be, cuts on his skin. After we gently wiped off the puss the best we could I put him back into his aquarium. I noticed he was sort of sticky where the puss had once been. He, so far, appears to be fine. But I just wanted to know what, first of all, the puss was and if I should do anything further to be sure he's okay. Perhaps what to clean him with or just to simply keep a close eye on him. Thank you for your time. It is greatly appreciated. - Tayler Walters. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Taylor, I am sorry to hear about what happened to your snake. I would recommend for you to get the abrasion looked at by a veterinarian that is more familiar with reptiles. Good luck! |
| Post #4818 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 22, 2011 By: susan I have a nine pond five year old yorkie silky terrier cross. Sha defecates a lot for a small dog. I am told this is because she isn't getting enough nutrition from her food. Should I change her food? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Susan, usually when an dog has numerous bowel movements a day we would take a look at her thier diet. If you are feeding a high fiber diet or a low quality diet (with lots of fillers) you will see this. I recommend to make sure she is bieng offered a high quality dog food and also feed her in meals rahter than leaving her food out all day. Normally we recommend feeding small breed dogs two to three times daily (depending on how small they are.) When you can time what is going in... you have a better chance of timing what will come out. If she grazes all day she will pass numerous small movements instead of one to two normal ones. |
| Post #4813 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 22, 2011 By: Cathy Leahy My puppy just got wormed again yesterday she is 3 months old female maltese..we are noticing a little bit of bright red blood in her stool..do you know why? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Cathy, The blood you are ssing is most likely from the intestinal parasites your little puppy had. Depending on what kind, they attatched themselves somewhere along the intestinal tract and feed off of your puppy's blood supply. Now that the parasites have been treated you might see a little blood in her stool from the sores (and irritation) they created and are no longer able to feed from. If you continue to see blood in her stool for longer than a day I would recommend for her to be seen by a veterinarian to ensure it is not something more serious. Please call us if you would like to schedule an appointment 561 439-3220. |
| Post #4806 - Posted on: Monday. November 21, 2011 By: ann my 5 week old jack russel seems to have forgotten how to suck she is realy hungrey ,gos for the nippel but dosent suck it . i hve done the bottle and the soft puppy food she took a littel of both at first , but she dosent want it anymore. do you think the problem is with the mum or the pup |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Ann, Young puppies are very fragile and it is extremely important they eat often. It is good that your have been supplementing soft puppy food because at 5 weeks we ususally recommend to do so. You can also try adding store bought puppy mild to the soft puppy food you are offering to make it more appetizing. I would have the mother and the puppy checked to ensure everything is ok and that there no need for medical intervention. We are open 7 days a week and have late buisness hours Monday through Saturday. Please call us 561 439-3220 if you would like to schedule an appoinment. Keep in mind that feeding a puppy every 3-4 hours is necessary to sustain life, so I wouldn't wait to get them checked. |
| Post #4803 - Posted on: Monday. November 21, 2011 By: josh wall hello my hamster has this sore/cut looking thing on his testacles can you please tell me what this is and if there is anything i can do to help? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Josh, Unfortunately without seing the abrasion or leasion I am unable to give any advice on what you can safely use. Sometimes using the topical medication can make a situation like this much worse. I would bring him in to get seen and then I am sure your veterinarian can offer some advice on what would bemoset appropriate to use. |
| Post #4800 - Posted on: Monday. November 21, 2011 By: danadaniels why does my jack russell lick my boyfriends hand continuesly |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Hello Dana, This behavior your Jack Russell is doing can be a sign of nutrient defeciency, a compulsive behavior or something your boyfriend's hands (such as soap, lotion or food) that your dog likes the taste of. I would first make sure your are feeding your doggie a well balanced diet of grade dog food. We recommend brands such as science diet, purina pro plan and royal canin. You can also try giving him (or her) a daily dog vitamin to help replace what might be missing. Lastly, I would bring your Jack Russell in to your veterinarian to discduss this behavior in person so that your dog can recieve a full examination to make sure other signs of nutrient defeciency are not getting over looked. Please call us if you would like to schedule an appointment,we woudl be glad to help! 561 439-3220 |
| Post #4798 - Posted on: Monday. November 21, 2011 By: Karen My dog has been on gabapentin as an assist to Tramadol for IVDD pain. The last dose of liquid went down his windpipe instead of esophagus. He has been coughing and hacking periodically since. Is this a dangerous situation? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Karen, How long ago was it that htis happened? Do you notice the coughing getting worse. Usually tramadol liquid is administered in small smounts, so I am not too concerned with an aspiration type problem. It sounds like he is just irritated. I do recommend for him to get looked at if the coughing has lasted longer than a few days. |
| Post #4722 - Posted on: Sunday. November 20, 2011 By: Kathryn Scott I have this white duck that stays in a lake. I have notifced the duck is staying on a wooded surface and has not moved. There are 4 other ducks who stay around but this duck does not move from its area. I noteced todaya that the bird is loosing his hair on the top of his head and his feathers look durtier than usual. I am very concerned for the duck but do not know what to do to help. Please give me some advice. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Kathryn,. Is it possible the duckis sitting on eggs and the other ducks could be picking on it? Or does it seem like the duck is injured or sick? When dealing with a duck I think it would be best to bring it to a veterinary hospital that specializes in avian care for an evaluation. the best of luck, The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4717 - Posted on: Sunday. November 20, 2011 By: Namine well i asked a question that said why does my maltese keep licking me then you guys said does she take vitimins and what kind of dog food she eats because my dog licks me constantly |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Ok Namine, I think beneful is an OK "grade" of dog food. Purina makes different qualities of food, some sold in groceries stores and other though veterinarians. We as a veterinary hospital recommend purina products such as beneful but will usually advise to stay away from foods with a lot of food coloring in them. Purina pro plan adult (if your puppy is over 1 year) and puppy formula (if she is under 1 year old.) They also make special formulas for small breed vs large breed. We also recommend other foods such as science diet and Royal canin. The licking you are describing could be evidence of a lack of vitamins, a complusive disorder or just a loving puppy. I would recommend to start a daily doggie vitamin to see if that helps in the interim. Also have a vet evaluate her to see if there are other sublte signs of vitamin deficiency that might need more appropriate treatment. |
| Post #4714 - Posted on: Sunday. November 20, 2011 By: Abigail I took my 1 year shih tzu puppy for a grooming, and when we got back to pick him up one of the lady who groomed his hair said "That my dog has worms" ... I wasn't sure what kind of Worms she was talking about. But, 1 month earlier, I have notice some of different reaction my dog has having. 1: He eats a lot (like 3 times a day) But, is it normal for a dog to poop 5 times a day? Every time we take him out for a walk he always have to poop. 2: He sleeps all day, I mean, he gets weak very easy. 3: He has been throwing up; ones almost everyday. I'm getting very worried about my Shih-tzu. I would take him to the Vet. But, they're very expensive, I really can't spend that much money. Is there any medication I could buy in the pets store that include all the type of worms? So I could get rid of them. Please help. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Abigail, Intestinal parasitres can cause numerous symptoms. Some of the more common can be lethargy, vomiting, loss of appetite and itchy skin. There are different types of dewormers depending on the type of parasite. I would recommend getting his feces checked so that the vet can give you the proper medicine. There is no over the counter all in one deworming, unfortunately. The good news is that generally speaking fecal exams and dewormers are very reasonable priced and most veterinarians will tell you thier priced over the phone or an estimate when you get there so you will have an idea of the cost. Also, there is a type of intestinal parasite that dogs (and cats)can get from swallowing fleas when they groom or bitew themselves. So if it turns out that your puppy has tapeworms then you should add a good, trustworthy flea prevention into your monthly care rountine. Please call us if you would like to schedule and appointment 561 439-3220. |
| Post #4713 - Posted on: Sunday. November 20, 2011 By: ronda My female spayed beagle has a brown discharge around her vaginal area but no puss that I can see. She licks herself. And it seems her back legs and hind quarters itch. THe vet put her on prednisone for allergies but after she finished it she had a spell where for 3 days she acted like her back legs hurt and she wouldn't jump without yelping. That got better but the discharge is still there and she is still itchy. She is eating,drinking and playing okay. Could she have an infection? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Ronda, It is possible that your beagle could have vaginitis, especially if she has been licking a lot. Usually you will see brown staining around her vulva, this indicates salivary stainging... or proof of excessive licking. When they lick a lot it obviously keeps that area very moist and she can develop a yeast(or fungal type) and /or bacterial infection around there. This can require topical and /or oral treatment depending on the severity. As far as her itching is concerned, allergies are a very tough ailment to try to control. Unless you planned on moving up north, you have to work with your vet to create the best regiment to keep her comfortable> Sometimes this requires a trial and error to find out what will work best for her. We usually recommend consistant flea control (not over the counter), appropriate shampoo according to skin type and of course oral medications. If your veterinarian feels as though her problem can be diet related then a change in food might be warrented. I will emphasize "good and consistent flea prevention again. The flea bite target zone tends to be around the base of the tail, lower back and hind legs.. the same are that you are describing bothers her the most. I hope that this information is helpful for you, please do not hesitate to contact us for an appointment 561 439-3220. We would be glad to help! |
| Post #4709 - Posted on: Sunday. November 20, 2011 By: Namine well no i dont give my dog vitimins and i feed her beneful original dog food |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I am sorry Namine, I do not understand your question? |
| Post #4708 - Posted on: Sunday. November 20, 2011 By: rovi I have a male golden retriever, he is more than 2 years old and I'm extremely worried. My dog hasn't been eating properly for the past few weeks, he refuses to eat his normal food so we've been cooking him rice,meat etc. Then after a while he doesn't eat himself unless we feed him by hands..and now he eat a little. Though he does eat some type of snacks. Now, he doesn't seem to have the energy to get up. He would try to get up but his legs seems to be weak or something. I tried helping him up and everything but I don't know what is wrong. Just now, he got up to drink some water but I noticed that he was sort of limping. I'm really worried and I don't know what to do. Please help me figure out what could be the problem and why is he sick. Is he depressed? Bored of food? Thank you so much for your time. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I too an very worried about your golden. I recommend to get him to a veterinarian as soon as possible. The symptoms you are describing sound very serious and I feel as though waiting to get him help could potentially change his prognosis.i don not think that your doggie's problem has to do with dietary bordem or depression. We are open 7 days a week and also offer emergency advice after hours. Please contact our office at 561 439-3220 if you would like to schedule an appointment, we can always get you in the same day. |
| Post #4707 - Posted on: Sunday. November 20, 2011 By: jason my 6 week old chihuahua has blisters around her mouth and now there spreading ....can you please tell me what it may be..and how to treat her please |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Jason, I strongly recommend for you get her to a veterinarian right away. Search "puppy strangles" on the internet and look for similarities in the symptoms your are seeing in your puppy. "Strangles" can be life threatening if left untreated and the earlier the treatment is started the better the prognosis. Also, please keep her away from other puppies right now because sheis more than likely contagious. Call us if you would like to schedule and appointment 561 439- 3220. I wish you the very best of luck with your puppy. |
| Post #4706 - Posted on: Sunday. November 20, 2011 By: Talia Tutunjian hi, my dog puppy beagle female 11 months she's so sick, her eyes are red her pipi is yellow and her caca is black ( sorry for talking disgusting things..) and she doesnt want to eat .... i think because before she gets sick we gave her shower and it was very cold but we still dont know... She has a lot of pain she 's always sick last month also she was sick ... Her veterinarian is very stupit she knows nthg.. Please help me .... I just want her to be good and happy she"s my first puppy ... I love her so much Thank you... |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Talia, I am very sorry to hear that your puppy has been so sick. Unfortunately her symptoms sounds very vague, so offering you any advice over the computer isn't possible. We would love to help you figure out what is wrong with your little girl but I think it is best to have her evaluated in person. If you would like a second opinion on her illness please call our office for an appointment. 561 439-3220. |
| Post #4705 - Posted on: Sunday. November 20, 2011 By: michelle allen my friend has always been very close with her pet.they have grown old togther but now her dog is very sick and dying in pain.at the current time my friend to has delt with cancer and is on a very small budget.why cant she find assistance for the money that it will cost her to put coco to rest?it is hard for her to watch him suffer because she can not afford added medical bills.please help |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Michelle, I am very sorry to hear the sad story between your friend and her companion. Our facility and staff takes extra care in helping in such delicate situations. Please feel free to contact our hospital 561 439-3220 to get an estimate and have the different options explained to you and your friend. This way she can choose an appropriate plan for her four legged family member. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4704 - Posted on: Sunday. November 20, 2011 By: melanie Well we just got a minature donkey and noticed that her back legs have no hair on the inside and looks like she either pees or leaks from her vagina and it runs down her legs is this normal? If this is not normal what can we do to treat it or put on her legs? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Melanie, We do not regularly treat large animals but I can recommend for you to clean the area well with mild (fragrence free) soap, dry it and apply vaseline to help create a barrier between her skin and her urine. This should create some relief in the interim, but I would find a large animal vet to come out to see her to offer other treatments to help this problem. Good luck, The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561 439- 3220 |
| Post #4673 - Posted on: Friday. November 18, 2011 By: amdy My 6 mnth puppy has diarrhea but still eats. Like I never feed him. Today he throw up a lil bit. Should I be worry? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Amdy, Has your puppy recieved his puppy vaccinations? It is important that he recieve these boosters to give him adequate immunity to common diseases such as parvo virus. This virus can live in the enviroment for up to a year and is easily spread from dog to dog. If left untreated Parvo Virus can be fatal and I recommend that you have him tested right away if he has not recieved ALL puppy boosters. If he was given all four puppy boosters (starting at 6-7 weeks of age and boostered every 3 weeks)then he might be experiencing something as simple as food intolerance to a change in his diet, or something he ate. Another possibility we think of with puppies is a potential foreign body. If he is the kind of puppy that chews or shreds his toys, rumages threw the garbage or picks various things up when he is outside or going for a walk. I would not wait to see if his diarrhea or vomiting resolves on its own. Puppies dehydrate very rapidly and waiting to get treatment can potentially change his prognosis. Please call our office if you would like to schedule an appointment. 561 439-3220 |
| Post #4672 - Posted on: Friday. November 18, 2011 By: Nichola Hello ! my name is Nichola and I'm messaging you to ask what to do about my rabbits breathing? Lately I've been doing some re-tiling in the basement and after a day realized that all the dust that was near his cage wouldnt be healthy for him to be breathing in. Lately I have been getting a very audible breathing sound coming from his nose like he is breathing through a straw, and whenever he runs after me, he snorts slightly like a pig. I don't really know what to say he has because it seems like it could be a cold due to the drop in temperature. please help me ! thank you :) |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Nichola, After reading your concerns I strongly recommend that you bring your rabbit into to be evaluated at your earliest convenience. Small animals such as rabbits are very sensitive and require special treatment and veterinary care. I would bring your little guy in to to see a veterinarian that is familiar with treating small animals as soon as you are able. 561 439-3220. |
| Post #4670 - Posted on: Friday. November 18, 2011 By: Guy I have just noticed a hard ping pong ball sized lump that moves about at the back of our 2 1/2 year old french bulldogs neck. His skin under his jaw/neck seems heavier than normal. He was castrated 3 weeks ago. Is it possible it is connected? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Hello Guy, From what you have described I cannot think of a direct correlation between your French Bulldog getting castrated and the change in his skin under his neck and the growth on the back of his neck. If the lump was noticed after his castration it might be a reaction to an injection he could have recieved for surgery. If it was there before the neuter it could be one of numerous types of growths varying from benign to malignant. the only way to know for sure you be to have it removed and analyzed. Either way, I would recommend that you get it diagnosed, treated and possibly removed at your earliest convenience. We invite you to schedule an appointment with us, we would be glad to take a look at your Frenchie and offer our opinion. 561 439-3220 |
| Post #4668 - Posted on: Friday. November 18, 2011 By: rebecca ok my dog got hit by a car and we took her to the vet and they said she broke her ppelvic bone but will be ok if she is in bed for a few months but she will not poo what do i do? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Rebecca, I am very sorry to hear what happened to your dog. Depending on the severity of her pelvic fracture she could unable to defecate if her pelvis is diplaced and has changed the anatomy of her colon. She might be constipated if she has a stool that has been backed up. Another possibility could be that the fracture has left her too painful to defecate or if she recieved nerve damage from the accident she might not be able to push the stool out. I recommend for you to bring her in to the vet as soon as you can to get her evaluated. Then she may recieve the proper treatment depending on her problem. Please feel free to call our office to schedule an appointment. 561 439 3220 |
| Post #4663 - Posted on: Friday. November 18, 2011 By: Amber My 5 year old Shih Tzu, Cowboy, has swollen lymph nodes on his neck. He's been vomiting off and on, and his eyes are very bloodshot and watery. I've done my research thoroughly, and realize it could possibly be lymphoma. I looked up a diagram of where all lymph nodes are on a dog, and checked Cowboy. I took him to the vet yesterday, the vet told me all of his external lymph nodes are swollen (which I already knew) I did so much research that the vet was very impressed with me. In fact, I shortened our visit to like fifteen minutes since I knew everything that he was going to say. He took Cowboy for a couple hours to take a biopsy of a whole lymph node out of Cowboy's neck. He sent it off today and told me I won't get the results for another 5 business days, or more because of Thanksgiving. The vet gave him some medicine that last for 24 hours, and told me to start the medication he prescribed to Cowboy, today at around 7pm. The medication he prescribed is called Clavamox (amoxicillin trihydrate/clavulanate potassium) and his dosage is one tablet twice daily (every 12 hours) until gone. There are 14 pills in the package he prescribed. Before leaving the vet yesterday, I asked the vet what he thought it was, comparing Cowboy to his other patients he's had, and the vet told me that Cowboy has a 90% chance of it being lymphoma. The vet said Cowboy would be a little sleepy acting and to not give him anything to eat, but he could have water. However, Cowboy out of nowhere last night "woke up" a little, and wanted something to eat. I gave him little pieces of chicken nuggets, and he kept everything down all night no vomiting at all. This morning, Cowboy is acting much better, lively, has ate a few snacks and pieces of chicken nuggets and french fries again today. He acts like he did before he went to the vet. He doesn't want to play anymore, hasn't wanted to for a few days now. He lays around a lot. He will wag his tail and everything, but he just acts depressed. His eyes are still watery, but they aren't red and bloodshot today like they have been lately. They were pink yesterday after his surgery, but they're very clear and white today, just watery. The vet told me that him having bloodshot eyes doesn't have anything to do with lymphoma, but lymphoma can cause an infection or something behind the eyes. What do you think this is? Cowboy's brother out of the same litter, had to be put down a few years ago due to renal (kidney) failure. The vet told me he possibly could've had lymphoma as well, but it struck his kidneys first. He did say that that kind of stuff (lymphoma, kidney failure, etc.) is genetic and can run in the bloodline. However, all of the other puppies from his litter as well as the first litter have been healthy. Cowboy has been completely healthy up to this point, I only noticed the swollen lymph nodes about 3 days ago. Today Cowboy's lymph nodes in his neck seem a little bit harder than they were yesterday. The vet took x rays of Cowboy yesterday as well, and said there were no masses anywhere in his body. His bloodwork came back normal, all levels were normal, none were high, none were low. His white blood cell count was even normal, not high, not low. What is going on with my poor boy??? Please help, these 5 or so days are going to be the longest days of my life, and I need to know what another veterinarian thinks. The vet said it could possibly be a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection causing the swelling of all of his external nodes. However, I've done my research and everything that causes that, he's not been around (other animals, hasn't been bitten by any animals, ticks, flies, fleas, etc. and hasn't been around any chemicals at all.) We did get these large peanut butter off brand dog snacks, for dogs that weigh around 37 pounds. Cowboy weighs 19.3 pounds. He hasn't lost weight either by the way. We got them last week, and had to stop giving them to Cowboy as he kept vomiting them up. Do you think this could be an allergy? Though doing research, I've only found that an allergic reaction would cause only one side of his lymph nodes to be swollen, not all of them. I just need some help, I don't know what to think or do. I can't lose my boy. The vet said if he has lymphoma, he will put Cowboy on prednisone. Which I found in my research that it only makes them worse..? Anyway, the vet said with Cowboy on prednisone alone without chemotherapy he will have one month to live. With prednisone and chemotherapy, Cowboy could have 6- 9 months but eventually pass away regardless. Does this mean that if Cowboy has one month from getting prednisone, he only has like two weeks left after I find out what he has this week, even though he's not yet been prescribed prednisone? Please help, any help is appreciated. I can't lose my Cowboy, he's my everything. He's more than just a dog, he's my life. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Amber, I am sorry to hear about Cowboy. I do have to agree with your vet, the top rule out would be lymphoma. There are other things that will cause enlargement of systemic lymph nodes that need to be ruled out. The biopsy will give you the answers you are looking for. As far as the watering of his eyes that is not sign of lymphoma but if he does have lymphoma he could be feeling sick and his immune system is taking toll and you can see other signs of him being sick such as watering of the eyes. Animals can get growths behind their eyes that will make their eyes appear to popping out and lymphoma can cause blood to pool up in the anterior chamber of his eye which your vet would have noticed during his exam. As far as the blood work being normal you can have normal blood work and still have lymphoma, not always will the white cell count be elevated. As far as treatment for lymphoma it does respond well to chemotherapy. Although when we treat animals with chemotherapy we do not treat them to cure them only to give them the best quality of life for as long as possible. It is impossible to tell you how long Cowboy as if he does have lymphoma. Obviously without treatment he will not be around as long as if you did do some form of treatment. Prednisone alone will buy you some time but as far as how long it is hard to say. If you do start on prednisone and then decide that you want to do chemo he will not response as well as if you started chemo and prednisone at the same time. As this time I would tell you that you need to wait for the biopsy. I know that it is difficult to wait but we need to know the results before thinking about treatment. If it does come back as lymphoma then you can talk with your vet about all your options and you can even go and see a veterinary oncologist. Please be careful with your internet research, there is a lot of good information out there but a lot of bad information as well. I hope this information is helpful and I wish the best luck to you and Cowboy. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4662 - Posted on: Friday. November 18, 2011 By: kierstian Hello, my puppy i just got, when we pick her up, her mouth opens like shes in pain? & she was abuesd, so we took her. & were keeping we just want to know whats wrong with her. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Kierstain, Unfortunately I am unable to offer you any advice via computer. If you think she is in pain she needs to be seen right away by a veterinarian. I hope she is eating well for you, if it is jaw pain you can offer he soft or canned food. I recommend for her to get looked at by a vet so that she may receive pain relief if warranted or get care needed if she has a problem such as a jaw fracture. 561 439 3220 |
| Post #4660 - Posted on: Friday. November 18, 2011 By: ceallach This morning my 2 year old male shih tzu was sleeping soundly, little snoring, when he suddenly began crying in pain, did not move, and urinated all overhimself and went limp. Can you tell me what this could have been? Within a minute or two, he was up walking, stretching, and wanted outside. I gave him a bath and cleaned him up and he seems to be perfectly fine. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Ceallach, It sounds like your Shih Tzu had some sort of seizure like episode. They tend to be unresponsive and loose control of thier bladder and bowels during the seizure and then afterwards they can begin to act normally or even tired and lethargic. Some animals can have a single seizure episode and never have another one. I would recommend for you to keep a record of the time, date, length and describe the episode. Bring him in to your veterinarian to be evaluated to rule out any other causes for his seizure activity. Please contact us if you would like to schedule an appointment 561 439-3220. |
| Post #4647 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: sophie my dog was in a fight with my other two dogs (English bull dogs) they injured her leg with a laceration of at least 6 inches long and fairly deep. we have treated it with a spray called vetericyn and have closed it up with bandaids and steristrips. However, my concern is she is not eating and drinks if we give it to her and she drinks well. Her gums are pink and mouth moist and nose is wet. Should we do anything else and what should we watch for? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Sophie, You need to take her to the vet to have this laceration looked at. She needs antibiotics and pain medication. The laceration sounds like it should have been surgically repaired. She needs medical attention as soon as you can take her. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4643 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: julie my dog has really bad ear infections now she has a lump under her ear what could that be |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Julie, Is the lump at the base of her ear or part of her ear pinna? If the lump is part of her ear she may have what is called an ear hematoma. Are you treating her ear infections with anything? if she does have an ear hematoma you will need to take her in the the vet to have is surgically repaired. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4640 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: Natacha My Labador Collie Mix just passed away last night, we took her to the ER but the vet was unable to tell us what was wrong with her. Before they did a rectal exam nothing was coming out of her rectum. After they did a mixture of puss and blood began to seep out. She had stopped eating and drinking water for two days, she also had thrown up green like substances. She was weak and could not walk. They gave her a shot, We took her home and she lasted about 6 hours and she passed away. She was 8-9 years old. I was wondering if you could tell me what could have been the reason why she passed? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Natacha, I am sorry to hear about your loss. At the ER did you have any other diagnostics ran your dog? Such as blood work, stool check or x-rays? Was the only thing done was an exam? I wish I could shed some light on why your dog passed but with out being there and seeing the results of her diagnostics it is hard for me to help you. Know that she is at peace now. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4638 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: mary My husband just found a lump the size of a quarter on our dogs rib cage on the right side. When feeling it,it seems on the soft side. He is a shepard/husky mix and is 4 years old. He is in good shape, so wondering if it could still be a fatty tumor? Thank you for your advise. Mary |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Mary, It could very well be a lipoma (fatty tumor). The best way to know is to take him to the vet so that they can aspirate some cells from the growth and look at it under the microscope. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4634 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: Twila I have a 4 yr old female pit she's a little over weight and she has a rash between her legs . I took her to the vet twice and they gave me so cream to put on her and it did not work . Is there anything I could try . Or should not try....... thanks |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Twila, What about putting her on some oral antibiotics and bathing her with a medicated shampoo? Is she itchy? is she licking at the area? The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4622 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: Carole My 5 yr old bichon started vomiting this morning she's vomited 6 times, won't eat" and is sleeping all the time what can I do |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Carole, You need to take her in to the vet. I hope you already have taken her in. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4608 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: emilio My shorkie puppy 10 weeks old has a big red puse ball coming out his buttocks what should i do cause i have no money to take to the vet what should i do for now |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Emilio, I am sorry there is not much you can do at home you need to take him to the vet to be looked at. Have you been taking him to get his puppy vaccines and deworming? The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4603 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: Amanda My cat was just spayed two days ago and she is really raspy, which I know is from them intubating her. I've had several other cats and it's never been this bad. I had to take her back to the vet today because she took out half of her stitches. I told the vet about it and he listened to her and said "she is really raspy" but said she'll be fine. How long should I give it before I call back if this doesn't go away? I worry about an upper respiratory infection or pneumonia. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Amanda, Is she sneezing, does she have nasal discharge? Is she still eating, drinking? Did she vomit after surgery? If you are very concerned you can always have a radiograph taken of her lungs. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4602 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: Andrew Hi I have a 5 month old boxer and he has a small bump on the inside of His penis near the top. He also has yellow mucus coming from his penis almost all the time. What could be the problem? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Andrew, Most intact males will have a discharge from their penis. As far as the growth you need to take him to the vet to have it looked at. Also if the discharge is a lot you should have him checked for a urinary tract infection. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4597 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: Lori I had my 3 year old shih-tzu groomed 6 days ago and he hasn't been the same since. He's been groomed plenty of times before, but this one was a new groomer. I had also asked her to express his anal glands because I had the vet do this once before two years ago. When I picked him up at the groomers, not only was his skin very red, he was shaved down all around (including his tail area just above the anal opening which has NEVER been shaved). When he came home I noticed he was unable to walk without tucking his bottom under and his tail curved to the side. He has been doing this now for 6 days. He has been to the vet two times for this problem. The first visit the vet said his anal glands could just be irritated and to give it a day or two. The next day he was worse...he wouldn't walk at all, and now did not want to go to the bathroom. He is eating (and seems to be fine with that). He managed to move his bowels, but I took him back to the vet. This time a different vet checked his anal glands, and he said that the right gland was not expressed all the way, so he expressed it for him. Well, it is now 6 days after this ordeal, and my dog is still unable to walk without tucking his tail under and walking in like a c curve, and then sitting after taking a few steps. I also noticed he tries to get back there to lick or nibble. Now again, that area has been groomed before, but this groomer shaved a part of his tail that was never shaved before. I did feel back there and it does not feel prickly at all. It actually feels very soft. Could there be a problem with his anal glands? The vet said there was no discharge from the anal area. He is currently on Prednisone for the redness and itchy skin (the groomer did not use oatmeal shampoo like I asked). If the vet expressed the rest of his glands shouldn't he be feeling better? What could be wrong. I don't think anything is broken, because he does try to run, but stops every minute due to whatever is bothering him. Please help. Thank you. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Lori, Does he walk like this always? Never walks normally? I would still have some x-rays taken to be sure everything is ok. What about putting him on some pain medication? I am sorry I can not tell you more I would really need to see him. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4596 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: Susan My 11 year Maltese was walking/running perfectly normal and then just stopped and laid down on his side and would not get up for about 2 or 3 minutes. He did not seem disoriented and was not having a seizure. When I lifted him up, he would not put much weight on his back legs. He would just stand on them with them but wouldn't walk. After a couple more minutes, he was moving and acting completely normal again. This has happened twice over the last week. He will be fine and then just stop and lay on his side like he can't move. Any thoughts? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Susan, Does he have any history of heart disease like a murmur? Does he have history of luxating patellas (knee caps)? His is on heart worm prevention? I would recommend that you take him in to get a full check up. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4593 - Posted on: Thursday. November 17, 2011 By: Grecia M Ok well I recently got a Winter White Hamster and I noticed this week her nose seems to look like it was scratched. I gt her from PetSmart and the other hamsters like her had the same kind of scratch on their noses. But the lady assured me they were all heathy and Vet approved. I mean she doesn't act sick her nose just looks sore. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Grecia, The scratch is most likely from being with the other Hamster they might have scratched each other playing. If it does not get better I am sure your vet could give you an ointment to put on it. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4585 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 By: Kristy McInvale My two year old american pitbull terrier started limping on his left front leg about four days ago and he is unable to walk or put very much weight on it if he is standing still he will just hold it up and won't put any weight on it at all. I have tried several things to find out what's wrong and have had no luck. I tried wrapping it up, checking every part of his paw from his paw pads in between them his toes and I didn't find anything wrong. I palpated the leg up and down and he didn't express any pain whatsoever the only thing he did was lick my hand the whole time. This morning when I got up to take him out I noticed that something else was wrong he now has a problem with his right back leg and he is now unable to walk or put weight on his back leg and it's the same problems as the front. I'm going to be taking him to the vet on Saturday to find out what is wrong but I was wondering if you could please give me some information on what could possible be wrong with him. It is really hard watching him hobble around and not being able to walk. Please help me. What can I do for him. Thank you. Sincerely Kristy. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kristy, At first I thought maybe your dog may have a soft tissue injury to his left front leg. But now that he is also favoring his hind let this is most likely not the case. Have you ever found any ticks on him? Ticks can carry diseases that affect the joints and cause lameness in several limbs. Also there are auto immune diseases that can affect multiple limbs as well. Your dog needs to be examined, have some blood work done, radiographs and possibly have some of his joints taped. HE will also need some pain medication that your vet will give you on Saturday. I hope he starts feeling better soon. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4584 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 By: Katie I have three questions. My 4 month old puppy just got spayed a couple days ago. She has been very hyper and has jumped on and off a bed/couch a few times. Is she going to be hurt because she's jumping and running a little bit? I was told they can't jump or exercise. Her hyperness is sometimes uncontrollable. She is a full blooded Golden Retriever. And what if she lays down for a few seconds and the ground is wet? Will that effect the spot? Is it ok for her to be panting a lot too? She gets plenty of water. Thanks. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Katie, It is going to be very hard to keep a four month old golden quiet. As best as you can try to keep her from jumping on to things so she does not stretch her incision site. But if you can not do it she will be ok, it will just take a little longer for incision site to heal and you may noticed a firm not form at her incision site. It is ok if she goes out in wet grass and her incision gets a little wet just try not to submerge her in water. Puppies do pant a lot especially after being active. If you are really worried about the panting you can always take her to see her vet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4583 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 By: Mika My dog is a mixed Chiuhauha and her stomach is distended. She's constipated and we haven't taken her to a vet yet. Is this life threatening? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Mika, Constipation is not life threatening but it can be very uncomfortable. You need to take your dog to see her vet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4581 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 By: ashton Well I got my dog spayed last Wen. and now were shes been cut there's a knot there. I don't know if that's normal or not. I've never had a dog spayed before so I don't know what it's suppose to look like. It just doesn't seem right. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Ashton, Sometime animals can have reactions to the sutures that are used. If the knot is firm it is most likely a suture reaction that will resolve in a couple of months. If the knot is soft and seems fluid filled it could be a seroma or a abscess. If you are concerned I would take her back to the vet to just have the surgery site check out. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4580 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 my cat has a wound oh his upper leg its been there a while a week or 2 but he doesn't seem hurt. I don't have the money to take him to the vet.now hes dripping a clear liquid whats wrong with him is he gonna be OK what can i do to help. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: It sounds like your cat may have an abscess. He really needs to be on some antibiotics. Is there any low cost place you can take him to at least have the wound cleaned and get him some antibiotics. A place like paws to help? The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4576 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 By: Anonymous Yes My question is I just picked my male cat up from the vet after I found out he had a bad UTI he was completely block and in bad shape so they kept him for two days, since I have got him home he is leaking pee out to where if he lays on his side when he gets up his whole side is soaked what is causes this? Will he do this from now on? What do I do? Is this maybe because he had a catheter in and it stretch the opening I don't know I need help?? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Is your cat trying to use the litter box or is he just leaking urine out instead? Sometimes after having a urinary catheter they can leak some but it should not be a constant drip. Did he have bladder stones or stone in his urethra? I assume that you are treating him for a UTI? If he continue to leak urine you need to take him back to his vet especially if he is not using his litter box or getting in it and straining to urinate. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4575 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 By: Maricela My dog testicles have lumps and black pimple looking bumps only on the back of his testicles...plz help with any info Thank you! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Maricela, You need to take him in to the vet to have his testicles looked at. It sounds like he may have an infection on them but it is hard to tell without seeing him. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4568 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 my rat developed a small bump under her skin near her last nipple/groin area (female rat) when i touch it she doesnt squeek but it seems like she doesnt want me to touch it. its quiet firm any idea what it is? im taking her to the vet next week. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: How old is your rat? Unfortunately female rats can develop breast cancer so I would be sure to take her right in to have this growth checked out. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4567 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 By: Kay Miller I have a 12 week old yellow lab female puppy. I have noticed a knot, located where an adams apple would be. It is a hard knot and almost feels like and adams apple. Is this normal? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kay, Is this knot easily palpated? If it is you need to take your puppy to see her vet to have it checked out. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4565 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 By: William Blatt Our 11 year old Brittany Spaniel has been slowly losing weight and has blood in his stool about 50% of the time - these symptoms have been occurring over the last six months. Our dog does take thyroid medication. Our vet has done complete blood work twice over the six months. The first time there was a parasite and we gave our dog some medication, that took care of the parasite. The second blood workup found nothing. Our dog also seems a lot more nervous and clingy. He does have a stage 3 heart murmur. To make all this even wierder, our dog has a healthy appetite and still has a lot of energy, he gets pretty good exercise. Any thoughts out there? We feel helpless, but maybe there is nothing wrong and he is just getting old? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: William, When you say that your dog has had blood work done twice and once he had parasites do you mean he had his stool checked? Was he dewormed once or twice? usually pets should be dewormed twice three weeks apart depending on what parasite was found. Also there are other things that can cause blood in stool besides parasites. I am sure that when you have taken him to the vet he has had a rectal exam and nothing was found on it? Has she been scoped before to be sure no growths or polyps in her colon? Any biopsy been taken? Have you tried steroids for IBD? I hope some of these suggestions help. The Staff at Simmons veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4563 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 By: Karen McClintock My 6 yr old Golden Retriever has been gagging a lot in the last couple of weeks or so, only noticed vomit once (green liquid). However, she has been licking her chops & making regurgatating noises, then has to run outside to eat grass, and lately she has been wanting to eat all the time. She is not losing weight, if anything she is gaining weight. Also, she snores sooo much louder then usual (always been a snorer) & she clears her throat a lot. Is this the sign of something serious or...? P.S. We only feed her dog food (twice a day) & maybe a couple of dog biscuits (she begs for those all the time). The only people food she gets is the occasional popcorn tosses or heels of bread. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Karen, It sounds like she has an upset stomach. Have you taken her to the vet yet for a check up? I would recommend that she have some blood work done and have her stool checked for any intestinal parasites that could be causing the upset stomach. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4559 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 By: Katie My puppy seems to be very obsessed with water. She wants it constantly and when I give her some, I have to regulate how much she drinks or else she will drink it all too quickly and throw up. Is there something that is causing her constant desire for water? Could be because she has worms, that I am treating? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Katie, When you say puppy do you mean a true puppy or a older dog? Young puppies love water and will drink and play in their water. You need to limit the amount you give her otherwise like you said they will drink until they vomit or drink all the time and need to be let out every 30 min. If your dog is older and is drinking a lot of water you need to take her in for some blood work and to have her urine checked. Treating for worms will not cause your puppy to drink more water. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4548 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: kurt overall my 8 month old puppy is acting very strange his nose is dry but inside of his mouth is wet he only vomited once and he is not his normal self normally he is hyper and constantly licking your hands or face at this point he wont look at me or lick any thing i even tried offering him his favorite snack and he just turned it down also i noticed he did not eat or drink today |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kurt, If your puppy is still not eating or drinking and has vomited anymore I recommend you bringing him to the vets. We worry about possible foreign body obstructions in puppy`s epically if they are lethargic and have no interest in eating. Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4546 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: Ashley I have a 7month old Male Chihuahua and he just had sex with my 6yr old female Chihuahua and now his penis is swollen and he keeps trying to make it go back inside and he cant.. Is this a problem that i should take him to get checked? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Ashley, I hope that your dog's penis has gone back inside his sheath by now but if it is still out I hope that you have taken him to see his vet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #4543 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 my 12yr old jack russel gets a swollen gland on the left side of her neck and her tummy bloats and is hard this lasts about an hr or so then goes away this happens 2 or 3 times a dayand she seems confused and scared plz help |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You need to take her to see a vet I can not help you with out seeing her or knowing more information. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #4542 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: MD Hi, my pug is about 5 months and two nights ago he jumped from 4 feet height and landed on his right side of his face. Since then he can't open his mouth with out starting screming,, he tried to eat couple of times but it's seems it hearting him when he opening his mouth. he ate a little since the jump, he drink little water since. Today he started to using his tongue to lick his nose . I'm wondering if I should take him to the vet or not. Thanks! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I would be concerned that he might of possible broken his jaw when he landed especially since he screams when trying to open his mouth. I would highly recommend you taking him to the vets. Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4541 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: Cindy Hi, My 2 year old lab, duke, was neutered yesterday. From the moment I got him home and checked his surgical Site it looked horrible. I checked him again today and he has a lump on the bottom and on each side of his penis. Also, he had a lb erection and the top part was red and the bottom was grey ish purple. I am very scared for him. Is this normal? I can send you a picture of you'd like. |
| Post #4532 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: Lisa I have a one year old teddy bear dog. His ear is red and he has been scratching and is lathargic. Should I take him to the vet for an emergency visit |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Lisa, It sounds like your dog has an ear infection. You need to take him to the vet to get some antibiotic. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4531 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: star hey there, I own a chihuahua mixed boston terrier, she is approx 50 days pregnant, I am curious to know when she will go into labour, I have recently noticed a clear discharge a bit muscus. Is something wrong or is this normal. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Star, Most female dogs are pregnant for approximately 60 days. You should be checking your dogs rectal temperature daily if it falls to <100 degrees you could expect labor to come in about 10-24 hours. You should take her in to see her vet for the discharge especially if you notice any black/green discharge. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4530 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: heather my 6 month old puppy has diarrhea, and when she goes, she cries out in pain. What could be wrong? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Heather, It is hard for me to tell you what is going on with your puppy. You really need to take her in to see her vet to have a rectal done and have her stool checked. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4525 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: Jeff Leathers my cat has trouble with his hind legs after he goes to the bathroom,but after 15 minutes he seems to be fine |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Jeff, How old is your cat? Is it after he has a bowel movement or after he urinates? It is possible that he may have some arthritis or having issues with his anal glands. I suggest that you take him to his vet for a check up. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4519 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: Yvonne My dog went into labor monday morning had 3 pups tuesday morning she had 1more n it was dead now shes leaking yellow discharge is this normal is she going to be okay |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Yvonne, Did she pass all the puppies placentas? Do you know how many puppies she was carrying? I would recommend that you take her to her vet to have her examined. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4511 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: Connie Stensland I have a kitten that had it's eyes sealed shut, that cleared up now his nose is plugged and there is green crusty stuff on his inner ear. This kitten we rescued from outside, being starved and in the cold. How do I fix the kitten's ear? It looks like hard green bugers in it's ear, not inside but on the inner towards the top of the ear and sides of the inside. Thank you, Connie |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Connie, Are is the green discharge coming from the cats nose that is getting onto his ears? It sounds like your kitten may have an upper respiratory infection. You need to take him to see a vet so that he can start treatment. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4506 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: rene Took my female shitzu to the vet 3 weeks ago. xrays showed bladder stones. for 2 1/2 to 3 weeks i've been giving her s/d food to dissolve them and antibiotics for infection. no antibiotics left as of 11/10/11. her urine started being all blood again, on the last day of her antibiotics. shouldn't the dr. have prescribed antibiotics for more than 2 1/2 weeks? he wants us to pay for another dr. visit and another xray. how will an xray tell if it's an infection or not???, and we just got xrays only 3 weeks ago! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Rene, The only way to see if the stones have dissolved is to repeat a radiograph. Usually you feed the SD for a month before radiographs are repeated but if your dog is passing blood in her urine this could only mean two things, that either she still has a urinary tract infection or that the stones are still present causing irritation to her bladder wall. The only way to know if she still has a urinary tract infection is to get another sample of her urine and send it out to be cultured. If you culture her urine you will then know if the antibiotics she is on are the correct ones for the bacteria that grows. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4489 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: Brandon Hey, my 8 year old Aussie male has been having issues. He has defecated inside several times this week, thrown up a couple, and his stool when I took him out today was green, loose, mucusy/slimy, and there were little flecks of red. What could this be? Is he alergic to his food? (Which has not changed in 2 years) Could it be some sort of parasite? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Brandon, Yes it could be some intestinal parasite. You need to take him to see his vet to have his stool checked and to have general check up. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4484 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: Rick Huerta My Yorkie has started squatting constantly like she needs to pee even though most times nothing comes out. She is doing this all over the house constantly. Could she have a urinary tract infection or something that makes her think she needs to relieve herself constantly. She is eating and drinking normally. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Rick, Yes she could have a urinary tract infection. You need to take her to see her vet to have her urine checked and to make sure she does not have any bladder stones. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4481 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: Andrea I have a two year old cat that has been very sick lately. I took him to the vet on Saturday night and he was very dehydrated-so the vet shot him up with alot of water and antibiotics.The vet also said he had no temp but that his kidney seemed to be enlarged to about the size of an apricot but I have read that, that is a normal size?He also sent me home with amoxicilin and prednisone, which I have been giving to him three times a day by cramming it down his throat.He has been sleeping alot more than usual and trys to drink but when he gets close to water he just shakes his head like he get drink it. He is an indoor/outdoor cat and loves to hunt. Please let me know what I can do to help my kitty? Thanks, Andrea |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Andrea, Was any blood work done on your cat? Was his kidney values ok? Why is he on prednisone? If blood work was not done I would highly suggest that you have some done. If he did have blood work done and it was normal then you need to consider doing more diagnostics such as radiographs or an abdominal ultrasound. If your cat is still dehydrated he may need to be hospitalized on intravenous fluids. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4478 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: don A stray was given to me about a month ago two weeks ago they gave him all her shots rab dis advanta flea blood test she was negative for luk and aids. She weight 8 lbs. In 10 days she suddenly became lathargic. I brought her to the emergency they gave her liquid in neck to hydrate her. I gave her sugar/water and soup. till i could get her to my vet. Than they gave her blood test x ray x ray fine blood test hct 6.08 - n okt 12 - 10 9/t i asked to rehydrate her but they gave me a vitamin. They said they do not know what is wrong with her and that she might not make it. She has no cancer no parssites no nothing. the emergency vet ssaid her heart was racing and she had a murmor. My vet never told me that. Did she get sick from all the shots together. I don't belive in giving that to an animal or a baby all at once. What you think, Thank you very much |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Don, I am sorry to hear that your cat is not doing well. The vaccine she got did not cause her current illness. Most vaccine reactions are vomiting, facial swelling and lethargy. These signs are usually seen right away or even the next day but not ten days later. If I am reading what you wrote right you are saying that she has a hematocrit of 6%? If she does she is in need of a blood transfusion....I hope I am not reading that right. I hope that she gets the treatment she needs and starts to feel better soon. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4477 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: Cyndi Hugar My dog and an emergency c-section at an emergency vet hospital, then 10 days later she needed to have another emergency surgery due to blood being in the abdomen. Large blood clots were found approximating the uterine stump. The uterine stump was ligated and necrotic tissue from the surrounding area was debrided. Abdomen was flused and then closed and he recovered. Can you tell me what would have caused the need for the second surgery. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Cyndi, I am sorry to hear that your pet needed two emergency surgeries back to back. Not being the surgeon who preformed the surgery I can not really tell you why she needed to second surgery. I would really be asking these questions to the vet who did your dog's c-section. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4475 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 15, 2011 By: Angie My boyfriend found a dog tried to a gate very skinny bones showing so he took her to the vet to get all her shots due to the fact we have no history in the dog now when she goes to the bath room it's almost about every 21/2 hrs it's like water but yesterday her poop wasn't that bad it was soft but controuble I'm so scared because my aprtnent is trying to smell it's been two days since we had her and were thinking of calling the ASPCA because it's getting a tool on me I live alone with my 4 yr old and my boyfriend only visits during the day because of out work times . I don't know what to do is it best I let her go or will it get better |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Angie, When you took her to the vet for her vaccines was she dewormed? Most likely she has intestinal parasites and is in need of a good deworming. Also since we do not know what she was eating before a change in diet could cause diarrhea. Your vet should be able to get you something to help with the diarrhea and to deworm her as well. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4466 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: kari i have gotten a new chihuahua puppy he is about eight weeks old. i cant afford to take him in to the vet but yesterday i came home to a chewed up crayalo marker and of course he was sick, he wasnt vomiting just laying around and sleeping but not my usual playful hyper chihuahua... he would still eat and drink and make bowel movements and today he feels much better the only concern is his eyes, first only one was bloodshot after chewing on the marker and today they are both bloodshot pretty bad. i dont know what to do or why they are so reddened.. please help! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kari, I am sorry to hear about your puppy being sick. He really needs to go to the vet not only to have his eyes looked at but at 8 weeks of age he still will need puppy vaccines and regular deworming. I am not sure why his eyes are blood shot, it is possible while he was chewing on cran that he rubbed it on his eyes causing some irritation or caused a corneal ulcer. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4463 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: Chelsea Whenever I feed my dog he acts like it hurts him to eat. He will eat small amounts at a time and then stop and move around like his stomach hurts. But, he still plays normally and acts happy all the time. I'm not sure if maybe he doesn't chew it enough or if he needs soft food. I don't think its anything to serious because he acts fine in everything else so I don't know if I should bring him to a vet or if you have any suggestions? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Chelsea, How old is your dog? Has he ever had a dental before? Does it appear that he has a lot of tartar on his teeth or any teeth that may be bothering him? I would recommend that you take him to see his vet to have an exam especially of his oral cavity. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4462 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: Nicholas I have a Labrador when we first got her she wasn't fixed. It took us a few week to do this. Anyways my question is, ever since we got her fixed a liquid (that smells like fish) has been coming out of her area. Thinking it was nothing, but she has had this for the past two years. Please help |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Nicholas, For the past two years your pet has had discharge from her vulva every day? Have you had her worked up for a urinary tract infection? Have you ever had this discharge cultured? You need to take her into the vet to try and find the cause of this discharge. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4461 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: Jessica Soderling I have a matipoo and she has developed raw crusty sores under her eyes. She does not have the common brown tear stains. Every day she.wakes with green mucus in her eyes. I clean her eyes and keep the hair short but the sores almost start to develop scabs over the cleaned area. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You need to have this dog's eyes checked for tear production. Dry eye in the dog can cuase green mucoid discharge. A simple test is needed to determine if this animal has dry eye. Other tests may need to be performed if this is normal. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4460 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: mariela hi my brother and i found this little puppy when we went out for a walk and we notice he had a big open scar on his leg. we decided to take him home and we didnt do much to the wound because he would just lick it. but then i started noticing that when he would get up or move his bones would crack like an old person.im not sure how old he is but he looks like a puppy. then the recent thing that happen was that after about three days of him being in our house the leg with the wound began to limp and he would cry when we touch it. whats wrong with him and what do i do to fix this?! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: This dog needs to be radiographed to look for any bony changes like a fracture. He should be sen by your veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4453 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: Judy We have a 2 yr old yorkie bichon male dog. We've have him just over a year & he's been very healthy. He was just sleeping on the couch next to me this evening when he woke suddenly, fell off the couch, & could hardly walk. He didn't seem to be having a seizure. (we've had a dog before that died of seizures). This wasn't like that, more like he was just paralyzed & scared. It took several minutes for him to regain his walking and he wouldn't do much other than sit or lay down....because he'd fall over...............could his body have just fallen asleep or could he have been having a stroke?.............we are so worried about him...........any help/advice you can give would be greatly appreciated...... |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: It is possible this dog could have injured its back. Could he have hit his head? These are the two most likely scenarios. he should be seen by your veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4452 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: Heather My 17 month old female golden retriever is generally very healthy. She was spayed around 8 months prior to first heat. She is a very light blonde golden however the fur around her vaginal area is very red. What could cause this? She is a purebred with champion lines, I have never seen a discolored hair on her. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Is she licking excessively at this area? Salivary stainng could cause the discoloration. A urinary tract infection or skin allergy should be ruled out as the cause. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4439 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: Deana we have a 6 year old yellow lab who all of the sudden will not eat or drink water she can barley stand up once she gets up she can walk she has fell over trying to stand she also is very weak please help is there something we can do to help her ? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: This animal should be seen immediately by your veterinarian. This severe weakness could be a sign of metabolic disease or anemia among other things. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4437 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 What can my dog have if he was shaking 2 days ago and now bleeding from his penis |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: These symptoms are too vague to tell you what may be going on. This animal should be seen by your veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4431 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: Felicia Earl Hello, My 5 month old goldendoodle has a large lump on is side. It's kinda squishy and it moves around. Is this something I need to take immediate action and take to the vet? I'm very concerned about it. It was not there 2 days ago. Thanks, Felicia |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: This sounds like it could be an abscess. Are there any other animals in the house? I would have this animal seen by your veterainarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4428 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: shanna lea mckeefry my cat just puked up a roundworm, i have a vet appointment on monday (1 week from today) will my cat be ok if i wait until then to take her to the vet or should i go immediately? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: How old is this cat? Usually roundworms are easily treated with an oral dewormer or topical Revolution. If this is a young cat I would have it seen sooner than later. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4427 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: Bernie My four year old Shih Tzu has not eaten anything and has only drank a very small amount of water in the past three days. He is not active like his normal self at all and almost seems sad. He also has had diarhea but has not vomitted...we noticed the diarhea before we noticed his change in behavior. What can be wrong? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Bernie, I recommend that you take your dog in to see his Vet. Inappetance, lethargy and diarrhea can be commons signs with many different problems. You need to take him in for a work up. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4422 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: alex Im about to get an airdale terrier form the breeder. she just informed me that my puppy has an overbite. should I worry about it? should i still get the dog? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Alex, If the overbite is not severe I see no reason why you should not get the puppy. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4412 - Posted on: Monday. November 14, 2011 By: Megan Hello, Today my puppy fell down the stairs when I was not at home. He is an 8 week old miniature dashund. I am not sure, but I think he fell from the top of our split entry, about a 10 foot drop! He appears to be perfectly fine, but I am not sure what to do, can you help. Megam |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I would have this puppy seen. Do you know what it landed on? Head?back?Side? It may not have broken any bones because the bones are still soft at this point but you do have to worry about soft tissue trauma elsewhere. The Staff at Simmons Veterianry Hospital |
| Post #4382 - Posted on: Sunday. November 13, 2011 By: Chris About a week ago my fixed Maltese had an erection that seemed very uncomfortable and would not go away for what seemed like hours. Since then his tail has been down instead of the curled up position and seems to have some difficulty pooping. His appetite is normal, he drinks normally and is as activity is normal. His tail seems to have raised somewhat but still not normal and he IS pooping but with what seems like difficulty. He does not appear to be in any pain otherwise and his hind end is not sensitive at all. What could the problem be? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You should have this dog checked. Sometime back pain may be associated with keeping the tail down. The prolonged erection may or may not be significant. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4378 - Posted on: Sunday. November 13, 2011 By: Felicia My dog is two and he only has one ball should I be worried Im really scared cuz I love my puppy |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You should have this dog neutered. Retained testicles do have a higher incidence of cancer if left. The Staff at Simmons Veterianry Hospital |
| Post #4364 - Posted on: Sunday. November 13, 2011 By: Boo My male dog is leaking a clear liquid and seems to be acting normal however the leaking seems worse when hes sleeping? What is this? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I assume you are talking about urine. Some animals do have a urinary incontinence and need to go on medication for this. A urinary tract infection needs to be ruled out first. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4361 - Posted on: Sunday. November 13, 2011 By: ian goodrem my king charles spanial has a shortness of breath-a lack of appertite-more than usual eye discharge`and is very lethargic |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Unfortunately, this breed has a higher incidence of cardiac disease than other breeds. The signs you are describing could be related to the heart so I would have this dog checked out by your veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4350 - Posted on: Sunday. November 13, 2011 By: natasha Me and my mum have noticed spots around my dogs private parts, and now we have noticed they have turned into many moles. Is this anything to be concerned by? Should we take him to the vets?. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: It is possible that this may be a bacterial skin infection. I would have this dog examined by your veterianrian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4337 - Posted on: Sunday. November 13, 2011 By: carly spear My Golden Retriever is 8 years old, lately he has been going to the bathroom in the house. Should we put him in a crate while we are away now? And lately he has been reluctant to sit and I can't think of why. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: He nay be having arthritic issues in his hips, back or rearlegs. I would have him examined by your veterinarian and possibly have radiographs taken to rule out arthritis. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4322 - Posted on: Sunday. November 13, 2011 By: Cassie My cat had a lump on his side.. it popped and healed. I assumed it was a cyst. Now between last night and early afternoon two large lumps have appeared and he's vomiting. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: This cat needs to be seen bu your veterianrian. An abscess which is an infection is another possibility. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospitsl |
| Post #4312 - Posted on: Saturday. November 12, 2011 By: kennedi herman my cat is an outside cat and recently started getting strange bumps on her skin that are turning into huge lumps and later popping and turning into rather large open cuts that puss and bleed out..what is this and what can be causing it? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Is this cat Leukemia negative? Are these abscesses from fights? I would have this cat seen and examined by your veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterianry Hospital |
| Post #4310 - Posted on: Saturday. November 12, 2011 By: Alana Roberts Hi, I have a Yorkshire terrier and he is not trained to poop or pee in a specific area. So he does it anywhere, and I'll clean ir up, while I clean it I will pour an all purpose cleaner with bleach on the spot he pooped/peed. I do it every time. Is this a problem? He all of a sudden is throwing up, sneezing a bit, and when he poops it is a light brown color usually it is dark. I am very worried, please get back to me as soon as possible. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You should have this dog checked. Did he lick the area that was bleached? it may not be related but I would have this dog examined by your veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4287 - Posted on: Saturday. November 12, 2011 By: stuart hi i just got my pup its first jags and worming tab this morning and thisafernoon she ate my cats dinner with cat dewormer in it is this ok |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You do nt say which dewormer it was. I would watch the puppy for any intestinal upset. You could call your local veterianrian. The Staff at Simmons Veterianry Hospital |
| Post #4284 - Posted on: Saturday. November 12, 2011 By: peta Hi There, I'm based in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) and I rescued a cat about 4 months ago with a large open wound on her side (approx 6cm long and 4cm wide). The vet stitched it, however as the wound had been opened for a longtime, the stitches didnt take. We also then found out she was pregnant. Four kittens, and five surgeries later - there are still small openenings that will not close. This is what the head vet says She has explained that there is an amazing amount of scar tissue formed under the skin and so she had to debride yet again to find some parts of the skin to attach. The problem she says is that while she gets the skin to attach, underneath the skin is difficult to attach to the muscle because inherently scar tissue is random tissue which dont really attach to anything but itself (kinda like Silicone in bathrooms). The honest prognosis she gave to me was 'guarded', which is not as optimistic as my last view of Comear. what I get from the vet is because the tissue will not attach to the muslce it is so fragile that it continues to open. This cat is a stray who is very friendly, and Ive obviously bonded with. I want to rehome her and give her a normal life - but i need to understand more about this condition.... is it hopeless? If I home her, will the wounds never heal? Have you heard of a case like this? I volunteer with a welfare organisation here and I've put a lot of my own money into this cat - but it's getting challenging to continue to spend on one cat that may never heal.... thanks in advance for your advice... |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: It is very difficult to tyr and give you an answer to this. Usually when we have a non-healing wound, we culture it to make sure there is no infection complicating the factor. If it is possible this cat should be in a confined area to limit activity. We also make sure the cat cannot get at the wound. Sometime we do wet to dry bandages to keep the wound covered but change them daily. Silvadene is also helpful as a topical medication as this inhibits bacterial growth and allows for healing. this is what is commonly used for human burn victims. Not sure if this helps or not. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4281 - Posted on: Saturday. November 12, 2011 By: Jennifer Melendez My kitten has a little bump on the top of his right limb, it seems to have gotten a little bigger and it feels kinda like a pimple but its hard. I'm not so sure what it is, at first i thought it was maybe a scar of when they give vaccinations but im not so sure. I don't think its painful because when I touch i, my cat foesnt do anything, but I'm a little concerned. Please help. Thank you! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: If it is underneath the skin , it could still be a local reaction to a vaccine. I would probably have it checked by your veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4280 - Posted on: Saturday. November 12, 2011 By: Trish what would it mean if a pug who is for one over weight.He also has epilepsy and is on phenobarbitol.But he often will gag as if throwing up but then nothing would ever come out.In fact never once has anything ever come out.but then when he is done with that episode he just carries on his merry little way. Sincere Thanks Trish May God bless |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: The gag reflex could be a cough. Sometimes this is more prominent in smaller breed dogs who ahve a narrowed trachea. The weight is also a contributing factor. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospitsl |
| Post #4261 - Posted on: Friday. November 11, 2011 By: amy abshire i have a one and a half year old chiweenie that got attacked and almost died about 6 months ago and the weather here is just getting cold and just now, when he lays his head down, his neck and head shake uncontroleably and his eyes look as if hes scared to death. This has never happened and i am thinking it may be nerve damage from his attack? my girlfriend and i are really worried about him and would love to hear back that its nothing serious. thank you |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: It may be that this dog is painful. since the weather has changed, he may be reacting from some previous damage fromthe attack although not likely to be nerve damage. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4260 - Posted on: Friday. November 11, 2011 By: judith my dog has a round lump on his right tail bone . it does not seem to bother her . what does it mean |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: is this lump in the skin? How long has it been there? It could be a cyst, abscess or growth. Your pet should be seen by your veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4251 - Posted on: Friday. November 11, 2011 By: alyssa f. I took my cat to the vet a few months back to check out a large lump on her stomach (over one nipple) and the vet said it was (possibly) cancer. He said with a very expensive needle poke they would actually check. But I don't think its cancer for it has come and gone over the last year. Sometimes very large and sometimes so small you almost think it will go away completely. Also,a large amount of bite wounds on her rear and where the tail starts have also popped up and dissipated. I don't think they were self inflicted, I have found no type of bug or insect anywhere on her. (her ears, eyes, nowhere) I doesn't seem to cause her too much pain(though I hear you can't always tell with animals) but sometimes she looks very week. The vet did give her a simple vaccination which only lasted two weeks and it seemed to help. But it never fully went away. Do you have any idea what it could be? And if you can't tell and I can't pay to fully find out how to help her she I just put her down as it would be best to not let her suffer? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: It is impossible to tell you what may be going on. Is she an outside cat? Are there other cats she could be getting into fights with in the house? Usually lumps and bumps in the cat are not good things. If you do not have the money to pursue diagnostics, you have to make a decision on whether this cat has a good quality of life. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4249 - Posted on: Friday. November 11, 2011 By: Ann Campbell My 11 month old boxer mix got spayed this afternoon and won't eat at all drank a little water but threw it up 2 min later.She has had no food since before midnight last night like the vet told me but she keeps throwing up. Is this normal after surgery? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: A small amount of vomiting after anesthesia may be normal. However, if she is not eating or contiues to vomit then she should be seen. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4248 - Posted on: Friday. November 11, 2011 By: April R. My dog just had a litter of 5 puppies 8 weeks ago. One of the puppies now has poop stuck to his butt, but we thought it was the hair that made it stick to him. We cut off the poop that was there and wiped his butt with a warm washcloth and as we got closer he started whining loudly. When we got to the bottom, we saw that his butt is inflammed and kind of looks like he has hemmrhoids. We think that the inflammation is just because of irritation from the poop being there. He tries to go to the bathroom but nothing was coming out and he was whining while trying. He stood in the position for about 5 minutes. We don't have the money to take him to a vet. Is there anything we can do to help the swelling go down and help him feel better? He is not in the same 'playing mood' that he is usually in. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I worry about a rectal prolapse. Dogs do not get hemorrhoids. Has this dog had diarrhea? Unfortunately it shouldbe seen by a veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4235 - Posted on: Friday. November 11, 2011 By: Andrew Norris hi i have an 8 week old pitbull,and i was wondering if she was old enough to have chewable dental bones??please comment back soon,she is biting everything...thank you |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: She is teething. I would get her a nylabone and place it in the freezer. The coolness help with the teething and because the nylabone is a hard plastic she would be unable to chew it up. The Staff at Simmons Veterianry Hospital |
| Post #4217 - Posted on: Friday. November 11, 2011 By: Elijah Rupe I have a little rabbit that is somewhere between 6 and 9 months old. When I got it I thought it was a male but on closer inspection I saw that she was a female, but I had her upside down while clipping her nails and I saw a pink fleshy blob on the inside of one leg. It is only on one side and I don't know what rabbit testes look like so I don't know if she is actually a he or if she has something wrong. When I touched the little fleshy blob she did not seem to be in pain. Please get back to me so I will know if I need to take her/him to the vet. Thank you, Eli Rupe |
| Post #4086 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 09, 2011 By: lisa i have a 5 year old lab/malamute mix for the last week he has been chewing at the base of his tail and around the back area that he has himself raw can u please give me som explanation as to why he might be doing this i do not see any worms in his poop nor is his anal sac swollen any solution would be helpful thanks |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: This sounds most likely like a flea allergy. If he is not on flea control medication monthly , I would start there. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4045 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 08, 2011 By: emma my yorkshire terrior is leaking water from where she urinates and i dont no what is rong with her.. i dont want 2 take her to the vets as they have never helped with other problems in the past what should i do? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Is she leaking when at rest? She needs to be checked for a urinary tract infection and if this negative, then she may need to be started on some medication for hormonal incontinence. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4041 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 08, 2011 By: rachel my 7 year old female fixed sheep dog is having some problems.she used to "leak" when she got excited but lately she has been leaking this clear, sticky, smelly fluid all over, so bad her butt is always wet and she is also drinking lots of water.she seemed tired the other day but seems ok today, but still leaking.what could this be?i dont have the money to take her in please help |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Unfortunately, early signs of kidney disease and diabetes as well as a urinary tract infection could all present like this so I would advise having her checked out as soon as possible. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4030 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 08, 2011 By: Marianne Iozzo I just recently brought in a new dog that I am fostering until a home is found for him. I have 4 other dogs two mini Australian Shepherds one is only 11 weeks old the other about a year and I have two papillons that are about 3 years old. The new dog is standard Aussie out of the same parents that I got my mini puppy from anyhow the new dog had a bit of a weepy eye lots of "eye boogers" but didn't seem green. He has been here about a week now and my other two Aussies now have green goo weeping from both eyes. The puppy did vomit a clear foamy liquid yesterday and my son just told me the other mini aussie vomited on his bed and it was clear also. I am taking them to the vet Thursday they are all eating and drinking and playing fine except for them wiping their eyes on everything. I have been cleaning the goo off and using a warm compress. It was suggested that it could be allergies but does this sound like something else and what maybe are some other things I can do to make them comfortable until their vet visit? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Early respiratory infection can start out as eye discharge so I would watch for sneezing and coughing. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4022 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 08, 2011 By: kelse Albert Hello I got from a friend a 8ish week old black kitten. The kitten aka Ozzy skrinkles eats both wet food and dry kitten food just fine. I have not seen a pee or a poop. Well only one poop and I'm worried that he is not had a pee pr poop since the first poop yesterday when I found the poop. And when my friend gave me the kitty she said the vet told her that Ozzy had a cold and Ozzy has green gunk that drains from his eyes. Many times a day I use a warm wet cloth to clean away the green gunk. What do you think could be wrong? Also I have 2 other older cats Ozzy plays with them no problem and has so much energy. Other then the not peeing and pooping and the green gunk Ozzy acts just like a normal kitten should. Just give me some insite as what to do and anything natural home remedies i can do to help Ozzy out. Thanks so much |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: First of all, he could have a respiratory infection that is contagious to the other cats in the house. It is aurborne just like a cold in people. Is this kitten eating? If the kitten has been sneezing you could home nebulize it ina steamy shower for 5-10 minutes several times a day. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4015 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 08, 2011 By: Cindy I have a 6 year old Cocker/Bichon. She has suddenly started eating and drinking alot and making this low, "big dog" sounding howl/growl. My vet examined her but everything seems to be fine. She doesnt seem to be in any pain, what coul dbe the problem? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Has there been any diet change? Was any bloodwork done? Is the growling coming from the stomach or is it more of a vocalization? If no bloodwork was done then I would start there. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4012 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 08, 2011 By: Brooke Calhoun I took my 6 month old Golden Retriever to the vet last Thursday because he was having diarrhea like 10-12 times a day and kept scootching his bottom across the ground. When I took him in the vet said his anal glands were swollen and so he released them with his finger and gave him some antibiotics to take for 10 days. He got better immediatly and was fine for the next 3 days. I have continued to give him the medicine but yesterday he started scootching a lot again and he started having diarrhea (not as many times a day as before but like 3 times a day). I have not changed his diet since I got him as a puppy and I am feeding him Nutro which I was told was a good brand of food. Do you think his glands are swollen again or should I just keep giving him the antibiotics and he will get better? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Was a fecal exam done to check fro intestinal parasites? If the dog continues to have diarrhea, then I would make sure that he is properly dewormed. I would not normally expect diarrhea with swollen anal glands to continue if glands have expressed. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4010 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 08, 2011 By: Jasmine Yesterday my dog peed red. I saw him do it twice and it was after he had peed a lot already, it happened when he was almost done, both times. Everything I looked up online and the vet I called said it was a UTI. I was going to take him in ASAP. Then my neighbor said that maybe my dog had a bone and ate a little piece and if it was in his intestines it could make him pee blood until the piece came out. I was still going to take my dog to the vet (this all happened in one day) when I took him out to pee again to see if the prombelem was still there and its not. I let him pee as much as he needed. we went on a long walk and marked lots of stuff until he was almost out of pee but it didn't turn red. So now I don't know if he's okay or if I should still take him to a vet |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I would definitely take him in and have a urinalysis done. A urinary tract infection is still most likely and if it goes untreated can cause other problems like bladderstones. There is no way a bone in the intestinal tract could have caused bloody urine. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #4000 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 08, 2011 By: Brianna Jackson Hi my parents recently purchased a female maltese puppy. She is 2 months old and recently she has been leaving these big puddles of liquid all over. It is totally different from urine. When she urinates its a tiny little yellow puddle about the size of a coffee mug. But this other liquid is quite overwhelming. Large wet spot on the bed and liquid in her cage. My family continues to chastise her when she does this but i am convinced it is something else seeing as none of us have ever owned a female dog before. Please help, What could this be? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: The most common thing would be urine. Is there any color to it? any smell? Is she drinking more water thn normal? I would start with having a urinalysis done and possibly some bloodwork to try and get to the root of the problem. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3984 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 08, 2011 By: Lori fein My bichon all of a sudden ran home while on a walk and went to his cage. I can't straighten his front right paw. V |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Lori, You need to take him to a vet to have his right front looked at. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3972 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Sarah My cat just walked into the house with black grease all over him, an open wound on his nose, and is limping but I cant tell which leg. I dont want to go to the vet and spend a fortune only to find out he didnt need urgent care. Any suggestions on what I should do? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Sarah, It sounds like your cat got into a fight and spent some time under a car. I would take him to the vet to have radiographs taken to be sure nothing is broken and that it is just a soft tissue injury. He will need some pain medication and some antibiotics to start if nothing is broken. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3970 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Jennifer My cat is bleeding when he pee's will not eat but will drink a very little bit, is very weak and his breathing is very shallow. What can I do? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Blood in the urine can be a urinary tract infection, stones, crystals, etc. You should take him to a veterinarian to have a urine sample checked! The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3968 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Bryan Salazar I have a 3 year old shitzu and like 3 days ago he threw up something that appeared to be worms they were white and thin and long and another thing is that he gags at times like if he has something stuck in his throat like he wants to throw up. i was wondering if theres anything i can do? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Bryan, Take him to a veterinarian for an exam and appropriate deworming. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3966 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Eileen My Golden Retriever is having increased bowl movements and urinating,is not eating, drinking more water than usual, has some shortness of breath, is a bit sluggish and seeking more attention. What could be wrong...when should we take him to the vet? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Eileen, How old is your golden? I would recommend that you do take him in to see the vet to have some blood work, stool check and just a general exam to try and figure out what is going with your pet. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3965 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Ryan i came home and my shi tzu wouldnt come down the stairs....she starts shaking and whimpering/crying, whatis the cause of this? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: There are many different causes of pain... including back/disc changes, bone problems, soft tissue injuries, etc. You should take her to a veterinarian to determine where her pain is coming from. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439- 3220 |
| Post #3964 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Johnny I have a 9month old blue nose pitt and just started vomiting up clear/white liquid and dierrha. at first i got pedilite for him and then got a shot you do yourself and did this. he has been drinking water by himself after we give him the pedilite and we had to spoon feed him tho and he kept it down so far. i dont have the funds for a vet ..can i save my dog if he has parvo? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Johnny, If your dog has parvovirus, you still need to see a vet to get on antibiotics and anti-vomiting medications. If he has parvovirus there is a 50/50 chance he will make it. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3963 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: china montanez The vet said that my shit zhu has pressure in his abdomen, and there is nothing to really do about it except let him stay home until he stops eating then to take him in and have him put down. About how long will he survive since he is so old with this type of condition. His abdomen is very swollen, his eyes are swollen and infected a little, and he has difficulty breathing. please let me know what these symptoms might be. thank you china |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: It sounds like this animal may have fluid on the abdomen called ascites. This can be due to many reasons like congestive heart failure, cancer etc. Without further information like if radiographs were taken it is very difficult to give you any more information. However, if this animal is suffering, you should consider humane euthanasia. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3961 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: monica My cat eats an drinks normal an goes outside an plays,but has been leaking a jelly like substance from its butt that has a little bit of stool in it... Its like he dsnt realize its leaking from his butt.. What could be the cause of this??? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Monica, It could be his anal glands or it could be some mucus in his stool. I would recommend that you take your cat in to see his vet to have his anal glands checked and to have his stool checked. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3960 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: jessica my 8mth shihtzu is in heat for her first time and there is some blood coming from her nipple and underneath it is red.. what could be the problem?? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Mammary gland infections are possible in female dogs that aren't spayed. You should have her checked by a veterinarian to be sure if that's what's going on and to get her treated appropriately. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561- 439-3220 |
| Post #3956 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: ISMENIA my dog appear today with a bite in her left shoulder dont know why but when i touch her there it hurts but i dont know if it bite or something else but my mom put something n i think she is a bit better what could it have being. -ismenia |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Ismenia, If your dog got bit, it needs antibiotics and possible drain placement. This needs to be done by a veterinarian. In the meantime, you can warm compress the area. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3955 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: brooke i gave my 5 week old puppy a bath cause he had fleas all over him now he is foaming out of the mouth and just standing in one place what should i do |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I would recommend washing out the mouth and rinsing the shampoo you used off. Was this shampoo labeled for use in such a young puppy? Many of the active ingredients to kill fleas may be too strong for a puppy this young. If this puppy is still having trouble please consult with your veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3946 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: joanne I have a six month old kitten. A little over a week ago we put Hartz ultra guard on him and he started acting funny. He is now after a week, very uncoordinated, he has lost weight, and at first he was eating and drinking but now barely. I thought he was constipated since he has not had a BM since Thursday. He is also urinating out of his litter box. I can not afford a vet for him and am doing everything I can to help him. Any suggestions as to what may be wrong with him? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Joanne, Cats can be very sensitive to over the counter flea medication and I have seen a lot of cats have neurological and skin issues after applying over the counter flea prevention. I would recommend that you give your cat a bath to try and remove any of the topical medication and you really must take him to see a vet. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3944 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: kathe the other night my cockalier jumped on the bed and started screaming and crying breathing shallow holding on to us and burring his face in our shoulders, now i think he may have eaten some poop, he seems a bit lathargic and takes the stairs alot slower doesn't really bark anymore at everything that he used to chase and bark..he's been fine for years now he is starting to act really strange,eats and drinks just fine |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: There are many different reasons for pain... including back pain, bone pain, soft tissue pain, etc. You should take him to a veterinarian to determine where the pain is coming from and what can be done to help him. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3939 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: lawrence lobdell Can the mast cell tumor that is exposed on my dog's right hind quarter be lanced and sewn. It is draining now and he contiinues to lick the area. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Lawrence, How do you know this is a mast cell tumor? Was it tested by a veterinarian? The only way to get rid of this is to surgically remove it. If he is licking the area he needs an e- collar to prevent the licking and an antibiotic to prevent infection. Again, removal is the best option. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3931 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Vicki We recently rescued a six-year-old purebred (registered) German Shorthaired Pointer that was abandoned by his owner, a neighbor who moved to Alaska, and left the dog. He came to us with a severe case of prostatitis, and extremely elevated liver enzymes. He also had never been neutered, and had not received his shots. We had all of these issues taken care of in July/early August. Now, however, he literally seems to be trying to crawl out of his skin. He is whining, rubbing his back on anything he can reach, chewing on his legs and feet, and behaving quite strangely. His penis is in a state of constant engorgement, though that is only partial. When I tried to brush his back to check for a possible flea infestation, he clearly was very sensitive, and the brush was hurting him, though he has loved it in the past. I have given him Benadryl, in order to make him more comfortable, since it appears he may have an allergic reaction. I removed the dog appeasing pheromone collar he has been wearing for the past two weeks; it seemed to wear off after 2 days, in any case, but I wanted to be sure it was not contributing to the skin and other issues. This is a problem dog. He actually has a very sweet side, but has never been taught any type of manners. He plays very rough, and is demanding of far too much attention, which he had received from his previous owner. He is driving our family and our other dog insane. We gave him away once; they returned him within 12 hours. He ate several household items, and terrorized their cats. Our local rescue has no foster homes, and expects it to take several months to place him. He is eating duck-based dog food, with no grain. I often add a can of tuna or salmon to the food. He drinks excessively, but shows no fur patching or other obvious signs of Cushings. We spent nearly $2000 on unexpected pet care, and my husband refuses to spend more, since the dog really is a nuisance, not a joy. I don't disagree. HELP! Any suggestions you might have would be greatly appreciated. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Behavioral problems can be very frustrating... but they are often fixable or at least managable. If he hasn't had proper training in his past, it's really not his fault... he is just uneducated. Having a trainer come to work with you will definitely help with some of the behavioral problems you are having. If he is destructive when you are away, one easy fix is to crate train him. He will probably not like it at first, but hang in there... he will get used to it. I agree with your allergy assessment... although skin mites cannot be ruled out. Allergies can be related to many different things, including environmental allergens (grasses, dusts, molds, pollens, etc), food, fleas, and contact allergens. Benadryl only works for mild cases of allergies... but there are other things that can be done for more involved cases (steroids, Atopica, allergy testing, etc). Skin infections are secondary to allergies but also need to be treated to clear up the itchy, miserable skin. Discuss your financial situation with your veterinarian so that the least expensive treatment plan can be discussed... but you definitely need to have him seen to have his skin treated appropriately. Benadryl is not enough. Good luck!! Behavioral problems can be very frustrating... but they are often fixable or at least managable. If he hasn't had proper training in his past, it's really not his fault... he is just uneducated. Having a trainer come to work with you will definitely help with some of the behavioral problems you are having. If he is destructive when you are away, one easy fix is to crate train him. He will probably not like it at first, but hang in there... he will get used to it. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3927 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: tddo my dogs just got in a fight and one has had a really big tumor on his neck and when they got in a fight and one locked on his tumor will it stop bleeding |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Tddo, You need to take your dog to the vet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3924 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Jo My hamster has hardly eaten for 3 days but is drinking a lot of water, he has been at his water for the last 45 minutes, please could you advise? He is just over 2 years old & seems ok otherwise. Thanks |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Jo, The information you give me is very limited. I really need to know what type of food he eats, his activity level, any diarrhea, type of habitat, etc. I would also need to do a physical examination to tell you what could be wrong. Bring him to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3923 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Sandi Thompson Hello, I have a cat who we got as a rescue. when we first got him he had an infection and worms, we took him to the vet and he received antibiotics and a topical for the worms (tape worms). After a month he was eating better and not coughing and not as hot anymore but the worms were still there. I have since given him a pill to try and get rid of them. I am not sure how long it should take to get rid of them but it has been a week since I have given him the pill and there is still some worms and discharge. how long should i wait to either give him another round or take him back to the vet? Thank you Sandi Thompson |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Sandi, Are they still tape worms? There are other worms that cats can get and there are different de wormers. If they are still tape worms are you using flea control for your cat? Pets get tape worms from fleas so be sure you are using flea control. Most animals will only need one single deworming for tape worms but usually need at least two dewormings for other worms such as hookworms, roundworms and whipworms. There is a topical dewormer called profender that states you only need to apply it once to deworm for tape, round and hooks. You can not apply that more than once a month and usually you only need to do it once. Oral dewormers can be given every three weeks. I would recommend that you take your cat back to the vet and be sure you know what worms you are dealing with and get proper dewormer and be prepared that you may have to repeat an oral dewormer. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3921 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Brittney 8 week old pup hair falling out. Blood in. Stool and water like sounds coming from his stomach |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: There are different reasons for hair loss including skin mites, allergies, skin infections, etc. Blood in the stool can be caused by intestinal parasites, very serious viruses, etc. You should take him to a vet to determine what his problems are and what can be done to help him. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3918 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Liz Overnight my daughter's pet rat developed a large lump under it's fight arm. It doesn't seem to be hurting the animal but we don't know what we should be doing. Any suggestions or what it is and what we should do. The rat is still eating and drinking and was up moving around in its cage this morning. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Liz, Rats tend to get tumors called fibroadenomas of the mammary glands. 90% tend to be benign, with 10% being malignant. Surgical removal is usually curative. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3916 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Barbara Birch I have a dwarf rabbit 100% indoors he has been making terrible sounds like barking he is eating and drinking started when I put timothy in his cage I have since took it out thinking he may be allergic he seems to not be breathing right what can i do to help him |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Barbara, You should bring him to a veterinarian. He may have snuffles, a bacterial infection that can cause difficulty breathing. He may also have gotten a piece of hay stuck in his nasal cavity, as this is unlikely. All rabbits need unlimited access to Timothy hay to ensure proper digestive health. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3913 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Arica Schlough Hello, We recently got a chinchilla as a classroom pet. We have had it one week. Today I came in and noticed it was lethargic and one of its ears is red and hot. It seems to be scratching at it more than normal. We have been giving her a dust bath once a day which is what the pet store recommended. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Arica, I would recommend bringing her to a veterinarian. She may have an ear infection or mites. I do not recommend these animals as classroom pets, as they can carry certain diseases that can be transmissible to children. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3911 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Heather Nicole Tortie (cat- tortisshell) is about 2.5 years old. When she was young she seemed to have a good weight..... About 7 lbs. now she is only about 4.5-5 lbs. she eats but is horridly skinny. I've also started paying attention to her poo.... It's never solid anymore always runny. She has gotten the same food since the day I brought her home when she was 3 months old. I can't afford a vet or I would take her.... What's wrong with my baby?!?!? Please help!! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Heather, It is hard for me to tell you what is going on with your cat. Unfortunately she needs to see a vet and be worked up for her diarrhea. Pets can still develop allergies to their food even if they have been on the same diet their whole life. Also she is a little young for this but hyperthyroidism can affect a cat`s weight. There are so many things that can cause diarrhea and weight loss you really need to bring her in for an exam and to have her stool checked and some blood work done. See if you can find a low cost vet in your area or one that will work with you with payments. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3909 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Anne My hamster had a little diarrhea a few days ago, so I withheld fresh foods and he seemed fine. It happened again today, so I got some plastic gloves and inspected it with a magnifying glass. He has apparently eaten some of the cotton bedding we just got last week. I'll get rid of the bedding but should I give him fresh fruit or a drop of oil in case he hasn't passed it all? Do I need to give him Pedialyte? Can I wait and see or does he need to go to the vet? Other than the diarrhea, he's acting normal. Thank you. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Anne, These guys can go downhill quickly when they develop diarrhea. I would bring him to a veterinarian for fluids and medications to get him back on track. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3906 - Posted on: Monday. November 07, 2011 By: Izelle my 5 month old miniature pinscher drips yellowish white fluid from his penis, he sometimes just starts to drip urine as well, without him having any control over it. He does urinate normal as well and he constantly licks his penis. The area doesn't seem painful to him. What's wrong with him? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You should take him to a veterinarian to be sure he doesn't have a urinary tract infection. Green/yellow discharge can be normal from his penis, but it is not normal to drip urine. There can be other causes for urine problems as well... but the first step is to rule out an infection. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3893 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Kristi My cat has tapeworms and I don't have the money to take her to the vet for 2 more weeks will she live?? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kristi, Yes your cat will live, but you must take her to the vet to dewormed as soon as you can. You also need to be using proper flea medication since that is how your cat got tapeworms. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3891 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Norletta I have a friend who has a cat with feline leukemia virus and I am worried my little girl can catch leukemia from her cat. Is this possible. why or why not? Nora Simpson |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Yes, leukemia is a contagious virus. It is passed through saliva and direct contact. There is a vaccine that can help prevent leukemia. You should definitely be sure your kitty is up to date on vaccines and that you avoid having them together. You can have your kitty tested for leukemia virus to be sure she is ok as well. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3890 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Jennifer One year ago I got my first cat from a local, very small, non profit shelter. They had told me that he had recently got off antibiotics for a cold, and I also noticed there seemed to be some cats with cold symptoms. Months after having him and getting to know him more, I noticed that he seems to be very raspy and "nasaly". and when hes in a deep sleep its this combination of purring, nasally noise and a slight snore! I brought him to the vet they said he had a little upper respitory and gave antibiotics and also took blood to see if he had Bartonella. on a scale 1-5 he was pretty infected at a 4. He was given a heafty dose of Azithromycin 20mg/ml susp fish, 2.7ML for 21 days. He has been to a very plain generic vet that is a chain around our area and I havent heard the best things. I did that and he still sounds the same. Any ideas? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Azithromycin is an appropriate antibiotic for Bartonella. However, upper respiratory infections can have components of multiple bacteria and viruses. If he is not responding to that treatment, you should take him back for a follow up. For really bad upper respiratory infections, chest xrays and sometimes hospitalization can be required. You should pick a veterinarian you are comfortable with. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3889 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: triciahsll Hello. My mom has a close to a 2 year old pet rat. She stepped on his back left paw 4 or 5 days ago, and believe she broke it. Today she said it was very, very swollen and red. Tonight there is puss and blood coming from the paw. She is worried he may die not knowing what to do?! Suggestions please?! Thank you. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Bring your rat to a veterinarian, as antibiotics are likely in order. Additionally, an x-ray may be indicated to see if the foot is indeed broken. In the meantime, you can warm-compress the foot. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3886 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: holly hi, I looked in my bunnys litter box and saw a 1/3 of a teaspoons worth of yellow mucus like stuff. it was with some poo, but when i picked her up to look at it and looked at her little vagina thing the little pink bit popped out and then some more oozed out of that.... is she ok? i have photos of the stuff in her box |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Holly, So your rabbit is has vaginal discharge? I need to know more information such as how old she is, if she has ever been pregnant, etc. It is uncommon for a rabbit to have vaginal discharge unless there is a problem such as uterine infection. You should take her to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3884 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Morgan My 1 year old Maltipoo randomly started limping this morning. His nose runs a little more than usual and has been sneezing lightly. What may be the problem? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Morgan, I can not tell you what is going with your dog simply with the clinical signs that you are describing. The sneezing and the running nose could be due to allergies or a cold. The limping is unrelated to the sneezing or runny nose. It sounds like you have two different problems going on and you really need to take him to visit his vet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3875 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: teri Mmy puppy is 7 weeks. He eats and drinks a liitle of formula but he whines has had lil bowels movements when he does he has bloody mucas in It he sleeps a lot and does move a lot |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Teri, You need to take him to the vet to be sure he is not constipated. Also at 7 weeks you really should be offering puppy food and he should have had his first set of puppy vaccines which would include routine deworming. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3873 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Lina My one year old toy yorkie will not stop shaking, he has puked 3-4 times and is not very active. He is usually a playful sweet puppy. What should i do? It is hard to take him to the Vets because it is so expensive and i don't have that type of money. Could it be anything serious? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Yes, vomiting can be serious... depending on the underyling cause. Vomiting can be something simple (ie, intestinal worms or eating something he shouldn't) and it could be something more complex (more serious causes). You should definitely take her to a veterinarian to be sure everything is ok and to get her something to ease her nausea. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3872 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Megan I have two painter turtles. One is about three years old and the other about four years old. (Unsure if male or female). Today I went to check on them and I noticed blood on their floating dock. After checking them over the younger one has a deep wound on the top of tail near the base (almost half way through). I am unsure if this they were fighting or not. I do need to get a bigger tank for them because they have begun to outgrow the one they are in. I have separated them and put Neosporin on the wound. I have since went to the pet store and bought some repti-wound healing aid and some biological turtle habit cleaner. I am unsure how to treat the wound and what I do for him? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Megan, We don't have much experience with reptiles here. I would recommend separating them for sure and to bring the injured one to a veterinarian that specializes in exotics. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3870 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: kelly my cat for the last couple of days has been lathargic always sleeping and it hurts when he tries to walk what could be the problem, it was so sudden he goes to the bathroom which i have to carry him to his litter box but he hasnt had a bowel movement in a couple of days... but he definately not his self and it also bothers him to sit down like something hurts please help |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kelly, You say that he has not had a bowel movement in several days, is he still eating? Is he vomiting? You need to take him to see his vet to be examined and to possibly have some radiographs taken. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3869 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: kerry kitchen hello we bought our son two chinese dwarf hamsters yesterday (05/11/2011) when we have put them in to there cage i have noticed that one of the males has a swollen bottom,there is no sign of wet tail and they both are eating fine and drinking fine they both look very happy in there new home,im just a little worried about the one with the swollen bottom,i dont want him to die after we have just bought him my son would be very upset could you help please ?? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kerry, Unfortunately, your description doesn't help me much. Is his rectum swollen? is the area around the anus swollen? If he is happy, active, and eating, I would not worry about it at this time. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3867 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Clare Smith One of my female rabbit's has a red rore swollen lump on her vagina, this is after a lump of fur came off around that area (not sure if it was pulled off by her or what) this came off with a bit of skin. Is the lump from the fur? Do i need to take her to a vet? many thanks |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Clare, It is really difficult to tell what this could be without an examination. To be safe, yes, I would take her to a veterinarain. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3864 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Kenni I have a yellow lab, and about 2-3 weeks ago we noticed that she began to get a red mark on the inside of her ear right under the flap. After a few days it did not go away and we tried putting neo-sporn on it but since then it has become worse. At first it was just a red spot and now it has become a red and brownish crusty spot. Any idea of what it could be? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kenni, No, I don't know what it could be. I would need to perform a fine needle aspirate to look at the cells to tell you. It could be anything from a benign tumor to a malignant tumor. Take her to a veterinarian if you want to know what it is. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3863 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Marcie Our new black lab puppy is on doxycycline for kennel cough. She's been with us for 24hrs and still hasn't pooped. Should I be worried? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Marcie, If she is not straining to defecate, no, you should not be worried. If she starts to strain and nothing comes out then you need to bring her to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3859 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: tori my little pomeranian dog has pain by her ribs and when ever we pet her or pick her up she crys. what could be the cause of this? and what should i do for her? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Pain can be due to many things... bone problems, soft tissue problems, back problems, etc. You should take her to a veterinarian to determine what is going on. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3857 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Maria silva My female dog has a ball around her niple , does she have cancer ? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: There are different reasons for masses... including cancer. However, the only way to know for sure is to do some testing (cytology, biopsy, etc.). You should take her to a veterinarian to be sure of what you are dealing with. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3856 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: marie thorley hi, my rack russel, ruby, has had a trip to the vet 2 weeks ago with a torn duel claw. went to the vet who clipped it , gave her antibiotic inje. took her back for booster injection 2 weeks later. however , the vet emptied her anal glands ,checked her over and gave her the last of her injections. for the last 3 days she has aquired diahhorea whitch has now turned to an orangey colour.she is playfull still and picking at her food. could this be due to the injections or perhaps the emptying of the glands..thankyou |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Marie, The diarrhea that Ruby is having could be due to the antibiotic injection. The expression of her anal glands should not cause her to have diarrhea. I would call your vet and let them know that she does have diarrhea now and they should be able to get you something for that. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3855 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Steve My 15 year old Lhasa is acting really strange. She normally cant wait to eat, and never seems to get enough. This past week, she has seemed to have trouble getting around. She is walking slow, and is not wanting to step up on the deck (not a high jump at all) nor come to the bed. She takes Dasequin for back knee issues. The bigger issue is her food. While she still seems a little excited about dinner time, she is licking the soft food, and not really eating it. She is leaving more than half the bowl, which ive never seen her do in 15 years. I plan on taking her in Monday or Tuesday, but wanted to see if you have thoughts? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Not eating can certainly be a sign of problems. It may be something simple (ie her painful joints have gotten worse) to something more complex. You should take her to a veterinarian to determine what is going on and what can be done to help her out. Some bloodwork may need to be run as well. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3854 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: Ruby LANCASTER my yorkie had her uterus removed she won't eat what can i do |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Ruby, When was she spayed? Is she on any pain medication? It is not uncommon for animals to not want to eat much the day of or the day after being spayed. If it has been several days since she was spayed I would recommend that you take her back to her vet to be looked at. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3851 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: melisaa dealing with cat feces on carpet and furniture? how to clean and disinfect from cat feces and urine? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Melissa, I am sorry this site is for veterinary medical questions. I would suggest that you get a good carpet/furniture cleaner or hire someone to come and professionally clean your carpets and furniture. |
| Post #3850 - Posted on: Sunday. November 06, 2011 By: samantha Can I still take my dog to the vet even if money is short right now? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You should call your veterinarian to get an estimate on an office visit. Then, ask about care credit. We offer care credit to our clients so that they can pay things off monthly. If your dog needs to be seen... it is better to deal with problems sooner versus later. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3836 - Posted on: Saturday. November 05, 2011 By: Tasha helphenstine I have a 3 year old, male Pit-Bull named Mason. My dog, Mason, has been vomiting for the last 6 days. He will not eat, barely drinks. He was feeling really bad for a day or two. had no energy, wanted to sleep constantly and shivered uncontrolably. The he woke up on day three, was running around playin but still did not want to eat or drink. Then on day 4 he went down hill again. I took him to the vet where they gave me anit-biotics, a med to keep him from puking and a syringe with a nasty smelling medicine to help with diarrhea. BAD NEWS! My dog will not take them, He starts growling and tries to bite when we try to give it to him. So i took him back to the vet wher ethey gave him a shot. He still wants to play with his ball and will bring it to me and have me throw it. I am worried because I know something is worng but we don't know what is wrong woth him. Last night he ate a few bites of food but he threw up today and is back to refusing to eat. I noticed that he is not throwing up right after eating, he throws up 5 or 6 hours after he eats. He had diarrhea but now it isnt as runny and has small solid feces. Im so scared that waiting is going to cause irrepairable harm to him but doe to our financial issues we cannnot afford unecessary tests, x-rays and such. If you have an idea of what could be going on, i would love some help. He will play if we throw his ball. he smells food and seems to want to eat but wont try. Also, the vet said he was not dehydrated, and only had a half degree above normal temperature. Its like his signs and symptoms contradict one another. if he is vomitting and wont eat or drink he should be sone what dehydrated and you would think he would be losing weight, be weak and would have hardly any energy. Im very concerned. Please help! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Tasha, I do not believe that radiographs are unnecessary tests. At this point if your pet has been vomiting for six days and is not eating much and is having diarrhea you need to run some diagnostics such as blood work, radiographs, stool check. Your dog may even need to be hospitalized on intravenous fluids. You pet is most likely dehydrated especially since he continues to vomit and not eat. He is one to eat things he is not supposed to? Such as toys, socks other pieces of clothing? Was he checked for intestinal parasites? Unfortunately in veterinary medicine vomiting and diarrhea can go a long with several different problems and Mason can not talk to us to tell us what is wrong. So we do have to run tests in order to rule things out. Some things that I would be trying to rule out would be gastritis, pancreatitis, parasites and a foreign body. I hope you are able to find out what is wrong with Mason. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3834 - Posted on: Saturday. November 05, 2011 By: heather my dog wont sit all the way down, wont raise her tail, and acts like her butt is hurting |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Back pain, joint problems, anal gland problems, etc can all be contributing. You should take her to a veterinarian to determine what the problem is. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3827 - Posted on: Saturday. November 05, 2011 By: Kristina Reese Ok, so we have a red-eared slider n hes 7 years old n HUGE, but recently he would NOT stay in his tank, so my mom took him out and got him a pool outside, like a small $5 kiddie pool, and he only likes to stay it in when its warm, BUT now he wont go in his tank, so he just walks around the family room, hes been out of water for MONTHS only getting into that pool like a few times a week for a few hours each time.. But he hasn't eaten anything in maybe 2 or 3 weeks, what do we do!?!? We are scared he's going to starve? we have called Vets and no one seems to have any answers!! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kristina, I'm sorry but we do not see reptiles here. You need to contact an exotics veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3821 - Posted on: Saturday. November 05, 2011 By: Ann Marie I have an 8year old girl bunny, she is usually playful and likes to run around, but yesterday she got mad when I tried to play with her and make her run around and get some exercise. I noticed that when I brought her some lettece, I hold it above her head so she "begs for it" but she could not. I let her out of her cage and I found her limping she was holding up her left back leg and when I pet her if I go near the left hind leg she flinches. I am wondering if bunny's could get arthritis or did she hurt her leg and what can I do for her? She is still eating and drinking fine. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Ann Marie, Yes, rabbits can get arthritis. However, since this happened acutely, I would be more concerned about an injury to her foot. You should bring her in to a veterinarian for diagnostics and an exam to find out what is wrong and to get medication to make her more comfortable. In the meantime, limit her activity level. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3820 - Posted on: Saturday. November 05, 2011 By: Tommy what should I do, I think some of my bearded dragon's spikes on its side are falling off? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Tommy, You can try water soaks and continue to monitor him. If it gets worse you need to take him to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3817 - Posted on: Saturday. November 05, 2011 By: matt my 8 mos old dachshund leaves behind little sesame seed like things where he sleeps seems more so after a bath could it be tape worms? treatment? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Matt, It does sound like tapeworms. Does your dog have fleas? Or has he just had an issue with fleas? Dogs and cats get tapeworms from ingesting fleas so I would be sure that you are using proper flea control. You need to take your dog into see his vet have his stool checked for any other intestinal parasites and make sure he is properly dewormed. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3814 - Posted on: Saturday. November 05, 2011 By: Carol I have a 9 yr old lab that had a bath at Petsmart. They gave her the deshed treatment and used what they called a defurminator on her. The next eve we noticed a huge bulging pussey mess on her neck. It was late so I took her back to Petsmart and they rushed her to the in house vet. They kept her all day. Her fever was 105+. They gave her an IV and took lots of tests. Long story short, they said she had anemia and that there were underlying reasons for this problem. They sent us to a 24 hour emergency hospital that reviewed the results. The anemia was the worst of all the results so they retested her only to see that she did not have anemia and that she was just very sick from the infection on her neck. They sent her home and said to continue to use the meds, (cefpodoxime proxetil 200mg) and (hydroxyzine 50 mg) both 2 x per day. I must say she is much better, infection wise, but she cannot seem to get up. Its like she has no strength in her back legs. She does have hip dysplacia, but never has she not been able to get up. Is this caused by the meds? Should I return her to the vet once again? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You should definitely take her back to the vet to follow up!! She has had a lot going on and you wouldn't want to miss something. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439- 3220 |
| Post #3812 - Posted on: Saturday. November 05, 2011 By: Courtney My Hamster Is Not Running On His Wheel , And He Has A Big Lump On His Side . It Seems Like All He Does Is Sleep . What Should I Do ? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Courtney, Take him to a veterinarian. There could be any number of things that are causing his lethargy. The mass may be anything from an infection to a tumor. To get a proper diagnosis and for treatment, bring him to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3808 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: bryan Hi i have a 3 year old maltese and he threw up 5 thin worms and not only that but once in a while he seems like he has somthing in his throat that makes him cough and choke. This Is The First Time He Has Thrown Up Worms. Is This Bad For My Dog? Will He Be Ok? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Bryan, Yes, this is bad for your dog. You are likely seeing roundworms, and an overburden of them can cause intestinal obstruction, chronic vomiting and a variety of other problems. Bring him to a veterinarian for medication to get rid of the worms. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3804 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: Daniel Harmes my dog woke up startled and confused and then was unable to walk for about 2 min. she seemed dizzy i thought she might have fallen into sleep peralizes. can u plz let me know if im right thank you daniel |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Daniel - there are many causes for dizziness. She may have had a seizure, or it could have been some other neurologic or cardiac event. You should definitely take her to a veterinarian to determine what is going on. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3802 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: lee anne sheh tzu is having puppies right now. The first one is out wasn't home for that one but there is a long string like thing still hanging out of her and she is trying to get it out. I don't want to worry thinking she popped the sack for the other puppy in her and i keep telling myself its the A. Cord for the first puppy. I just want your help on this one. My husband has delivered around 40+ litters in his life and doesn't remember ever seeing something like that string. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Lee Anne, I am sorry we are just getting back to you now. We are not here on the weekend to answer questions. I am hoping by now that your Shih Tzu has delivered all her puppies and their placentas. From what you are describing it sounds like it was the puppies placenta and she should have passed it. If you are still having problems with her you really need to take her to her vet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3796 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 My one year old female hamster has been losing weight mysteriously. I give her fresh water and fill her bowl frequiently. Just recently i started feeding her fresh fruits and vegetables to help he possibly gain weight. But i was observing her and she was acting rather odd, She has been injuring her eye on a daily bases and I have failed to get her to eat any of her dry food.And by this point i'm fearing she may die of starvation if i don't do something about it. Please help! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You don't mention what her regular diet consists of. Fruit should be given in very small amounts as a treat only; it should not be the primary diet. A high quality hamster pellet should be fed. I'm not sure what you are referring to with her eye. Your best bet is to take her to a veterinarian for an exam. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3792 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: sammy We had rescued a female pitbull a few months ago. When we got her we noticed she had an odd nipple. It is obvious she has been bred a lot but the one nipple is much larger and saggier then the rest and kind of cushiony. I have been keeping an eye on it and the other day I found a pea sized lump in it. She doesn't seem to be in pain usually except when she is cleaning herself she whimpers. She lactates off and on also. I was just wondering what this might be. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Mammary gland can develop masses... some are cancerous and others are benign. The only way to know for sure is to have it biopsied. It is not normal for her to whimper shen she is cleaning herself. You should make an appointment with a veterinarian. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561- 439-3220 |
| Post #3791 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: keke hi i have a yorkie thats very old and i recently checked his leg and their was a tomour on it and its growing not rapidly but slowly i cant afford to get him medical attention and im really scared is there anyway i can do something to make the tomour go away or a remedie or just to get it stop growing and know that he will be healthy and ok please he means the worlds to me i have had him since i was a little girl i cant imagine my life without him please tell me what to do please |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Keke, I am sorry to hear about the growth on your dog`s leg. Sadly I can not tell you much about it since I don't know what it is. It could be a benign growth or it could be more serious. You really need to take him to the vet so that it can be looked at. There is nothing you can do at home to make it go away or stop growing. I would recommend that you start saving to take him to the vet to get it looked at. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3789 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: Angie My puppy was diagnosed with parvo. I'm giving him the fluids and medicine to treat it, but he's still having bloody diarrhea. Is that bad? Or how many days does it take for the medicine to help my puppy. Is there anything else I can do to increase his survival rate? Please and thank you! -Angie |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Parvo is best treated in the hospital with intravenous fluids and injectable medications. It can take some time to clear from his system... so I am not surprised that he still has blood diarrhea. There is no cure for parvo, but with supportive care and a good immune system, we try to keep them alive while they fight off the virus. If you do not have him in the hospital... you should take him back to your veterinarian to admit him. This is the best thing you can do to improve his chances of survivial. Best of luck!! The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3786 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: Risha Ok, so I have a male pitbull that is a little over 2 years old... He is extremely healthy and fit, and generally happy.. The problem: Even when we are inside and he is just laying down at my feet, he is shivering. Its off and on, but he has been shivering more than usual lately... I know it's not that he is cold, because it isnt cold in here!... (plus none of the other animals shiver) My boyfriend and I (plus our kitten and two pups) just moved for the second time in 2 months.... So Im thinking he is just uncertain of the new surroundings?... but he did it before we moved. Im concerned that there is something wrong with him, or his mental state... I dont know what to do, and even when I try to cheer him up or cover him up to try and warm him up, he still seems to shiver a bit.. With almost every in breath that he takes, he shivers.. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Risha, What is your question? Are you asking why he is shivering? If so, I can't tell you why specifically without an exam and diagnostics. Animals can shiver from pain, fear, anxiety, etc. You need to get him in to a veterinarian for an exam to rule out a painful problem. If this is ruled out, he may need to get on an anti-anxiety medication. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3783 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: natasha Hi, I had asked about my yorkie acting so strangely in just a day yesterday afternoon. Well, we took her to the vet last night and she has a slipped disc!!! She is just the most pitiful puppy every today and I want to know if there is any other way to make her more comfortable. She is on tramadol twice a day, meloxicam and also an antibiotic for her skin. She still won't eat, drink or use the bathroom still!! Any ideas the make her more comfortable? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Natasha, I'm glad that you brought her in, that can turn into a devastating disease where the patient becomes paralyzed! The best thing that you can do for her is to keep her well rested and to not let her run, jump, play, etc for 4-6 weeks. But if you still feel that she is uncomfortable, you can consult with your veterinarian about adding other pain medications in such as valium or robaxin as a muscle relaxant and/or gabapentin which is a pain medication that works very well for neurologic pain. Sometimes when medical management is not enough for pain, dogs will need surgery to relieve the compression of the disc. Please watch her carefully for reduced use of the legs or dragging of the feet. Bring her back in ASAP if these signs are noted. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3781 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: julia I took my cocker poodle to the vet yesterday to get groomed and when he got home later in the day he was acting strange. He would have anxiety hopping up & down from the bed, looking at his rear and at times licking his rear. He was shaved close hardly any hair in the rear. What could be the problem? I have put neosporin on the raw rear sometimes that would help but he'll get right back up and get in my face whimpering and getting close up under me cant sleep because he looks confused and whimpering. Please help! Jules |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Julia, it is possible that his anal glands were expressed and are now irritated, it is also possible that where he was shaved close, his skin is irritated. I would recommend bringing him in to be seen by his veterinarian to be checked out. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3777 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: Dennis Our golden noodle poodle had a little cramps trembling stumbling attack.... those were the symptoms for about 2 minutes but now the dog appears normal...any ideas? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Partial seizures and/or other neurologic conditions can appear similar to that. However, there are many different causes for seizures/neurologic conditions. You should take her to a veterinarian to be sure everything is ok. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3774 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: Dawn I have a 3 week old pug mix we have been raising since week one that just opened his eyes this week. His eye was slightly crusted with yellow discharge this morninng. It is only in one eye, nd dos not appear swollen, nor is he trying to "scratch it". He is eating and acting normally. Should I be concerned? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dawn, Sometimes young animals can get eye infections. This is what it sounds like your dog has. I would bring him to a veterinarian to get an appropriate eye antibiotic perscribed. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3773 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: toni ann farro my 4 year old shorkie a week ago was groomed thursday got rabies and distemper shots friday and a week later started throwing up and very mopey. Stays on couch sleeping. has not eaten or drank much . vet tested everything said her belly very inflamed has her on 2 antibiotics , a stomach settler and predisone now for 4 days 2 days for the predisone. Still no signs of improvment. her urine came back with some protien in it but he said it was so concentrated from not drinking that he would want to re test it when she feels better. Help i feel like i am spending money and nothing is helping her |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Toni Ann, I think I am missing part of the story here, so I'm afraid I won't be able to help you very well over the internet....she's on prednisone, so is it suspected that she is having a vaccine reaction? Is she anemic or have a low platelet count? If this is not the problem, I dont' understand why she is on steroids...unless concurrent itchy skin or Inflammatory Bowel Disease is suspected... If she is not improving, she may need to return for hospitalization, intravenous fluids, and possibly transfusions. I'm sorry that I cannot be of more assistance without seeing a copy of the medical records and seeing her myself. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3767 - Posted on: Friday. November 04, 2011 By: julia my two kitten 6month old,dont want to eat and drink,when she want to stand she feel.is look like she cant stand,and her head shake,please tell me what to do and what wrong with her. i force her to eat and drink with syringe. the other one drooling in his mouth sometimes,still refuse to eat and drink, he only come to the bowl water like he want to drink but he only see the water,and like go to the bathroom and sitdown.he look like a wet place,why? any other treatment i can give them? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Julia, Do you have 2 kittens that are acting the same? The signs you are describing could be many different things, but the not being able to stand and shaking of the head makes me think of panleukopenia, or feline distemper. You need to bring them to a veterinarian for evaluation. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3761 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: priscilla My 13 yr old female jack russell has diarrhea that is basically orange liquid with mucus. After expelling most of the orange mucus chunk she is walking around and "leaking" clear to light orange liquid with little mucus. i thought i noticed some small traces of blood. what could she have eaten? we have been using watered down chicken broth to soften her food this past week when we noticed her grimicing when eating her snacks. we are taking her to the vet in the morning but didnt know if we had to rush her in tonight. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Priscilla, I'm sorry but we don't always answer questions immediately. This does sound like it can wait until tomorrow. I don't know what is around your house or what you may have fed her, so no, I don't know what she may have eaten. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3759 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: ycourtney Hello, I'm am very worried about my cat gizmo. He has not been himself since this past Saturday and today is wednsday and he seems to be worse. He's making weird noises like as if he was in pain, he wont move his lower body as. Much, not even when I pet him. He isn't really eating and tries to avoid the steps. I also noticed he has leakage from his genital area every now and then and keeps licking it. Please help me I am very worried about my cat and cannot come up with the money right now to get him to the vet. He is only 3yrs old and an indoor cat. Please help! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I would be concerened about a urinary obstruction. Is he urinating at all? You really need to get him to a veterinarian immediately, as this is a life threatening emergency. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3757 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: Megan I have a four year Golden Retriever that when she gets excited (such as when I come home) huffs when she exhales and then after a few times will occasionally gag. She is has allergies (and takes meds daily for that) and is currently being treated for giardia. She is current on all her vaccines and heart worm preventative (but only gets bordetella once a year) and is around other dogs through the week. She is a smaller golden (at the most 58 pounds, but could afford to lose another 2-3 pounds) and she is fairly active. I have noticed this occasionally in the past but in the last few weeks it has became a more frequent thing (daily). Should I be concerned? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Megan, What you are describing sounds like it may be a reverse sneeze. You should search for this online so you can see an example and compare this to your dog. If it is a reverse sneeze, it isn't anything to worry about. If it isn't a reverse sneeze, yes, I would bring her to a veterinarian for an exam and possible chest x-rays. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3754 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: jenn is it ok for my cat to go up and down the stairs after being spayed? we were told not to let her do this for about 10 days..is this really necessary? when can she resume her normal activities? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Jenn, If you were told not to let her do this, then DON'T LET HER DO IT!! She does need to rest for about 10 days. At that point she can resume normal activities. This is because there was an incision made into the abdominal wall and it needs to heal. If she is too active, the incision may open and her abdominal contents can spill out. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3753 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: regine I have a labrador almost 2yrs old. He has blood and pus in his penis. I took him to the vet and the vet injected something, and it was gone for two weeks but now it showed up again. My dog is acting normal, he pees, poops and eats normally but blood or pus drips from his penis. What could it be? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Regine, Did your veterinarian not tell you what was wrong? It would help if I knew what your vet injected. Was it an antibiotic or an anti-inflammatory? It could be anything from an infection or inflammation. Is your dog neutered? If not, it may be due to his prostate too. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3751 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: Marina My hamster who is about 2 is acting weird. I noticed yesterday that she is pooping green liquid waste instead of little brown balls. I thought that it was just something she ate and that it will pass but she has not been exercising at all, which really worries me. When I put her in my ball she just goes to sleep. I'm really worried about her. What is wrong with her? Do I have to take her to a vet? I rather not because of the cost.Im really worried what can I do for her? All she has been doing is sleep, eat, and drink. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Marina, Yes, take her to a veterinarian. It sounds like she could have wet tail. These guys can go downhill very quickly, so don't put off bringing her in. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3750 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: Debbie I have a 4 month old Jack Russell. She weighs about 5 pounds. My husband gave her a bath and scrubbed her pretty hard. About an hour later a knot about the size of a small grape came up on her side by her rib cage. It is hard and doesn't bother her when I push on it. Should I be concerned. She did have the last of her vaccines about 2 weeks ago. THANKS |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Debbie, I really can't tell you what this could be without an exam and cytology of the mass. I doubt it is from her bath, and vaccines are usually given between the shoulder blades. If you are worried, take her to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3749 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: Devin i have a small new zealand rabbit who we got about two months ago. He seems to have been sick since we have had him but we didnt know that at the time. He is getting worse and nothing we try is helping and we cant afford to visit a vet. He is wheezing,sneezing,coughing and seems to have a hard time breasthing. i dont know what is wrong with him. is there anything we can do besides take him to a vet to save his life? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Devin, I'm sorry, but it sounds like he may have snuffles, or an upper respiratory infection. He really needs antibiotics and fluids to help him. These can only be obtained from a veterinarian. If you cannot afford to do this, the most humane thing may be to euthanize him. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3744 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: Quebrelynn Hello. I have a 1 year old Chinese Sharp-Pei who eats and chew on everything. Well 2 days ago my granny threw some oxtail bones out and when he went outside to potty he found some of them and he swallowed them whole. He haven't had a bowel movement since and his hind legs constantly shake and seem weak because he just falls when walking. We gave him grease straight and with his food and still no bowel movement. I just want to make sure there's nothing else I can try before taking him to the vet because he don't like going and we have problems every time I take him and in order for him to be seen he have to be put to sleep and I don't have the money for that. What should I do? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Quebrelynn, Don't give him any oil or grease! This can induce further problems such as pancreatitis. He may indeed have a foreign body obstruction from ingesting the bones. You cannot do anything for him at home; your only option is to take him to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3741 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: shane lafferty hello. I have a 18 moth old female rat and my problem is that my rat has a hugh lump on her left side and when I jusr cleaned her cage, as I was putting her back I had noticed her belly was wet and red and smelly. the smell reminded me of a dead animal. She seems to be eating and drinking water normal breathing sound normal temp is normal and her resperation is normal too. can you tell me what this could be? thank you shane |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Shane, Rats tend to get benign mammary tumors, although 10% tend to come back as cancer. Ideally, the mass should be surgically removed. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3737 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: abigail 5 days ago my dog woke up and wouldnt eat for 3 days, he is acting better and more happy now and hungry, but when we feed him he still trows up this foam stuff, he lost a lot of weight in these 5 days |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Abigail, You don't ask a question here. What do you want to know? You need to take him to a veterinarian as the vomiting and lack of appetite is abnormal. Depending on age, vaccination status and a variety of other information, there may be any number of things that could be wrong. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3735 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: chrystle We had a stray cat that we took to barcs animal shelter that noone would adopt so we did so she didnt get put to sleep. they gave her all her shots and fixed her which we had to pay for. we brought her home two days ago and now she is only nibbling on food every once in awhile and is dripping clear stuff out of her nose and mouth. i called the shelter and they said it sounds like she has an upper respiratory illness and needs to go to a vet right away. im stuck because we really dont have money to take her to vet right away and dont understand why they dont look at her to help us conisdering we just adopted her from them. please help me with suggestions of things we can do. thank u. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Most upper respiratory infections require antibiotics. She will probably get better though if treated appropriately. Antibiotics and an office visit should not be too expensive. You should call your veterinarian to determine how much the exam might be and some antibiotics are usually inexpensive. Upper respiratory infection can become expensive if left untreated and allowed to become worse. You should take her to a veterinarian to get her treated sooner versus later. You can also call the shelter to see if there are any veterinarians that work with that particular shelter... they may be cheaper or discounted. Good luck!! The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3734 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: Natasha My yorkie started acting very strange yesterday. She usually loves to go outside and now I have to pick her up and take her outside and I don't think she is urinating at all or has had a bowel movement. She is my moms dog but I take care of her a lot too so I don't see her all the time. She is not eating anything but a treat or two here and there and I have to take it to her. She is licking and gnawing at her side and has almost chewed all the hair off in one day. She is also licking her front leg or something...I can't tell if it hurts or not??? I try to rub it and she starts licking my hand....There are so many wierd and new symptoms in just a day that I have no idea what is wrong with her or what to do to help her?? My mom is taking her to the vet today but I was just wondering if there is anything I can do for her before then?? She is also acting very lethargic and doesn't want to play at all. She doesn't even want to walk either. I'm just really concerned... |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Natasha, I can't really help you over the internet. Your best bet is to get her to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3732 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: Amy doyle I have a 6 weeks old puppy. She is a mut but is very small, she may be a chiwahwah mix. Yesterday she was vomiting, and gagging all day. Today she seems fine. She had a normal bowle movement this morning, but when I just took her out, she tried to poop, but nothing came out except a little drop of yellowish white discharge. What does this mean. Should I take her to the vet? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Yes, you should take her to a veterinarian. She may be constipated and need some medications for that... or an enema. When you take her, they can evaluate what the yellowish white discharge is. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3727 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: Dennis Maraia i have a 8 year old german shepard he started about 3 weeks ago with a scappy nose cracked and bleeding took him to the vet she gave him anitboiacts still there and now last night my son noticed his testiculs have the smae cracking and ozzing what could this be ???? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You should definitely take him back for a follow up visit. She may need to culture the skin to determine if a resistant bacterial infection is present and change the antibiotics. He may also need some additional treatments. Is he itchy? Does he rub or lick at the problem areas? There are many different causes for skin infections... so you definitely need a follw up visit. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439- 3220 |
| Post #3726 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: Heather I have a 6 year old yorkie. My bigger dog bit him on the head playing now he has alot of swelling through his head and body. It doesn't appear to be bothering him. How can I get the swelling to go down |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Heather, I would be concerned about head trauma and infection. You should bring him to a veterinarian as he will likely need anti- infalmmatories to decrease the swelling (do NOT give any human anti-inflammatories - these can be fatal) and/or antibitoics. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3723 - Posted on: Thursday. November 03, 2011 By: Claudia Hi! I have a 2 and a half year old pug. Last night he had a kind of a seizure. He started shaking and he could stand up, when he did stand up he was very unbalanced and seemed like he was drunk or somthing. This has happened once before like 4 months ago. He seemed well afterwards, he was running around and everything. He ate well and drinks water normally. He might have been a little more tired than usual but nothing really abnormal. What can this spasm mean? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Claudia, It may have been a seizure. Did he urinate or defecate during the the incident? Was there any paddling, vocalization or stiffness? To truely tell if it is a seizure he would need a neurologic exam after the incident. If he had an episode 4 months ago and if these are indeed seizures, it could be anything from idiopathic epilepsy, pug encephalopathy, or a brain tumor. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3706 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Svenja Hey I have a baby beards dragon that I got about a week ago and noticed the right leg was a bit bent and count put to much pressure on it- and bit of tail had been bitten so been putting bactoban on it. Bit of tail has come up, will rest of tail fall off?? He still can't really put pressure on back leg and noticed when he in sun he doesnt stretch out his leg. Anything you can suggest without me taking him to vet?? Cage is all safe, right lights- UVB and UVA.. All right temperatures. Anything you can help with?? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Svenja, If he is being bitten by other beardies you need to separate them. What does the diet consist of? It sounds like he may have metabloic bone disease. You need to research husbandry and diet for these guys. Also, he likely will need systemic antibiotics, not just topical. You can only get systemic antibiotics from a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3703 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Brenda Diaz My year old female dog has a little soft bump on the last left niple.I touched it and it doesn't hurt her she actually falls asleep. Should I be worried or concerned ? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Brenda, We cannot diagnose bumps on animals over the internet. The mass needs to be palpated by a veterinarian and perhaps aspirated so the cells can be looked at. If you are worried, bring her to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3700 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Alyssa My hamster hasnt drank anything for days now he is acting weird is he ok |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Alyssa, No, he's probably not okay. Why wasn't he drinking water? Was it not provided or did he just refuse to drink? Either way, you need to take him to a veterinarian for immediate medical attention. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3697 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Milissa My 8 mo. old cat has a pea size lump behind her right front leg. I can kinda feel one on the left side too, but not sure. Is this normal cat anatomy? Or, should I get her back to the vet? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Milissa, I cannot tell you what a lump is without feeling it and possibly performing a fine needle aspirate of it. It may be anything from normal anatomy (i.e. lymph node) or it could be something abnormal. Bring your cat to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3696 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Emily My dog got out today. When I got him home, he was covered in tickes and cocaburs. I got all the ticks off of him and the cocaburs out of his fur and he was acting normal. Then all of a sudden he threw up and started acting very strange. Lethargic and disoriented. Then his front left paw started curling up. Now he is just laying around. What is wrong? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Emily, I can't give you a diagnosis online without examining your dog or running diagnostic tests. He may have gotten into something and eaten something he shouldn't have. I would be very worried with his behavior. Bring him to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3693 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Lynn Hicks my 4 year old male pit bull has started to growl under his breath when we pet him. I think it may be because he is in pain. He's started to lay around alot and when he sits down, he is sitting down very slowly. He is easing down and it looks like he is barely touching the floor. I can't take him to the vet right now but i will be able to next week. I don't know what could be wrong because he is eating and drinking. His stool is regular and he is still urinating. Just not moving around like he normally does. The weather has started to get very chilly this week and these symptoms have been going on for the past 3 days. Please help until i can get him to our vet. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Lynn, There isn't much I can do for you online. If he's growling at you when you pet him, stop petting him until you can get him to a veterinarian; you don't want to risk getting bitten. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3690 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Brooke My female pit bull recently got out of heat, which seemed to last longer than normal. Over the past few days my dog has been shivering a lot, my family and I assumed it was because it's starting to get cold outside. But today she has started hemorraging a brown liquid that smells extremely foul. We called the vet and they said that it may be her uterus falling out, but I did some research and there's no way that's the problem. While the dog is on her way to the vet as of writing this, I know there's still a chance of misdiagnosis and I would like to avoid this if at all possible. Please and thank you for any advice/help. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Brooke, If you are on the way to the vet now, I can't do much to help you online. Your dog may have a pyometra, endometritis or a pseudopregnancy. Diagnostics will need to be performed to determine what is going on. I am sure when you get to the veterinarian you will get your answer. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3689 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Angie I have a 4 month old mut and his stomach ha been bouncing like hiccups, but I don't think they're hiccups. Yesterday morning he threw up and was in his bed all day; didn't eat, but did drink some water. Today he woke up better, but he still seems a bit sad and dis eat a little bit today. What can he have? I thought he just ate some candy, but i don't know. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Angie, Since you posted a second question, refer to that answer. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3687 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: dawn p. i have a maltese born july 21st 2011....she was fine until she got ahold of pumpkin and then next morning found it in her cage thrown up seeds and all...about hand full amount. she wasnt playful wouldnt eat or drink had the poopies. took her to vet and he gave her fuilds and meds and said it could be a ear infection but pumpkin shouldnt cause this??????.....already spend alot a vet..dont have lots to spend but wanna get my puppy healthy??? was given polyflex, cerina and rx for reglan and ket flush. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dawn, What is your question? -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3686 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Angie My dog is about 4 months old and his stomach is bouncing. Kind of like hiccups, but I dont think they are. This morning he threw up around 5 am. He didnt seem to change his attitude til today. Right now hes just sleeping. Please somebody help. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Angie, What you are describing is non-specific and I really need more information to give you advice. Has your dog ever been dewormed or vaccinated? Did he get into something he wasn't supposed to? What are you feeding him at home? Take him to a veterinarian to get help. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3681 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Mikki I took my 14lb yorkshire/silky terrier to the vet on 10-31-11 as she was snipping at her bottom and running around the house like a crazy lady. The vet said her anal glands were really full so they emptied them and then they said she had a slight uti in which they gave me an antibiotic and some Tramadol for the pain. My dog is still doing the crazy running around and has started to not eat her food. She is drinking water and i am having a hard time getting her to go for a walk, poop, and not sure what to do. I called the vet and they said to give it a few days as she was really "full" and it was painful. I am so worried that she is not getting better. Please advise. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Sometimes urinary tract infections can take some time to clear up and they can be rather irritating. The anal glands can also be irritating. However, there may be something else going on in addition if she is not getting better. UTI's will usually clear up with appropriate antibiotics. However, there can be other things compounding the problem such as stones. It may be totally unrelated. I would definitely take her back to your veterinarian to follow up. If you are local, we would be happy to follow up as well. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3677 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: leanna i have a 6 yr old boxer who loves to sleep with me in bed, but sometime in october she wasnt able to jump up on my bed. I tried helping her but she freaked out and almost bit me. I know she's a good dog she is always great but it's sad seeing her sleep on the floor and not with me anymore. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Leanna, What is your question? Are you asking why she tried to bite you? She may have been painful and when you tried to help lift her it hurt. Take her to a veterinarian for an exam. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3675 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 I adopted a jack russell mix from a shelter about 2 weeks ago. He is approx. 4 years old. Brought him home and he was lethargic wouldn't eat or drink had a cough and a runny nose. Called the vet they gave me amoxi for kennel cough. Wasn't helping so took him to clinic for fluids he is now on another antibiotic and a bronchodilator. He is acting fine and rating and drinking normally but still has the cough and thick nasal discharge. He has been on the meds for 9 days. Is it normal to not have gone away by now? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: It may take up to 2 weeks for these signs to resolve. Continue on the medications as directed. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3671 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Stash Bustamante My 1 year old Pekepoo is bleeding from her vagina. She often licks it and it seems a little swollen compared to what it normally looks like. There is no blood in her urine. She is eating normal and drinking water normal as well. She also has her normal energy. What could be wrong with her?! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Stash, It sounds like she is in heat. Get her spayed to prevent future problems. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3670 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Jennifer My bearded dragon has developed a dime size lump on her left hind quarters. It seems as though this lump appeared over night. Yesterday she was eating and acting lively as usual. Today her beard has turned black and the tip of her nose is also discolored. She has been fed but will not eat. She is acting very lethargic and has not moved yet today. I have had her for 6 years and I have never seen her act this way. Should I seek immediate herp vet assistance? What might cause a lump such as the one I have described on my beardie? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Jennifer, If this happened overnight and she was acting fine yesterday, yes I would bring her to the veterinarain as soon as possible. I don't know what could be causing this without doing an exam and diagnostics. It could be anything from an abscess to a tumor. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3669 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Dan My two year old norwegian elkhound mix was perfectly fine last night when he went to sleep, and now this morning he's limping severly on his back left leg, I've check the leg, he can straighten it out fine, I don't feel anything very abnormal or swollen. He won't put ANY weight on the leg and he's shaking really bad. Please, what should I do? Money is very tight, but I will have to find a way to get money for the vet if its my only option. Please help, I love my dog so much, I can't let anything happen to him. :( |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dan, He may have ruptured a cruciate ligament in his knee. If this is the case, surgery is often the best option. You need to take him to a veterinarian for an orthopedic exam. In the meantime, keep him quiet and limit his activity so he doesn't injure it more. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3667 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: Dawn My 8 week old staffordshire bull terrier puppy has diarrohea since last night, just thought it was because we were introducing a new healthy food than what he was on when we bought him on Sunday but now he is bleeding after he passes his runny stools? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You need to have a fecal sample checked for intestinal worms. Intestinal parasites are very common in young puppies. If he stops eating, vomiting, or acting lethargic... you need to take him to your veterinarian ASAP for additional testing. Yes, diet changes can make them have soft stools as well. A veterinarian can determine what the cause is and perscribe appropriate medications to help him feel better. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3657 - Posted on: Wednesday. November 02, 2011 By: april i have a male and female year and a half bearded dragons, for the second time i have walked in to find her back leg and bum covered in blood, and his back foot absolutely covered as well. I instantly checked them both for cuts but couldn't find anything on either of them, and still couldn't find anything after they had both had baths. Do you have any ideas what could be happening? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: April, Not sure what this could be. Your best bet is to take them to an exotics veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3655 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: Christine my dog is not limping but in a hutched over position she cant climb the stairs and she cries. she could jump on the chair but she cries silently trying to show shes strong, she tries to stand straight so she thinks we think shes okay, I CANT TAKE HER TO THE VET BECAUSE.. my dad is the type whos all about money. and i love my animals, i need to know what else can i do? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Christine, It sounds like your take may have injured her back. Unfortunately she needs to be taken to the vet to have an examine and to be started on pain medication. Please rest her do not let her jump onto anything and to convince your dad to take her in. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3652 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: divya lakshmi i have 1year old lahsa apso, she does not eat anything, she only drinks half liter of cows milk a day, some times she has snacks but she does not like dog foods like pedigree, royal canin, drools, nutripet etc. can u please tell me that feeding milk is it good for her, or else i have to change her food habit. please suggest me.. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: No, feeding milk to a 1 year old dog is not good for her. She needs to be on a dog food. Find one and stick with it and be sure that is the ONLY thing you offer her. When she gets hungary enough she will eat it. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3649 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: Christa My 25 pound Pug ate one piece of sugarfree gum. I called the Animal Emergency Center here and they told me to give him one tablespoon of peroxide wait ten minutes and he should vomit. We waited 20 minutes and he didnt puke. We called the AEC back and they told us to give him another tablespoon. Since the second dosage we have looked up the ingredients in 5 gum and it does not contain xylitol it contains aspertame?? is this toxic also?? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Christa, Aspartame is not very toxic like Xylitol. Usually you would see some gastrointstinal signs. So if you dog starts to vomit or have diarrhea I would then take him in. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3643 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: Tina I have a 15 month minature male chiuaua and he was nutered at 9 months today the tip of his penis is out and won't go back inside should I be worried? He seems to be fine. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Tina, That is not normal post a neuter. Some animals can have problem retracting their penis that is unrelated to be neutered or not. If it is still out then I would recommend that you take him back to the vet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3642 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: Hannah There is grayos black stuff on the very bottom/belLow my winter white dwarfs hamsters "you know what" his name is bear, hes a male. Is this something Bad? Or should i leave it be? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Hannah, Are you referring to diarrhea? If so, you need to bring him to a veterinarian because these guys can go downhill very quickly once diarrhea develops. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3641 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: kristin snaith I have a 7 year old male nuetered pit bull and I have recently noticed him peeing all over while laying down. I also noticed a hard lump in his right side near the abdominal area. He recently was attacked by another dog and has a few skin lacerations and I am not sure if these events are linked or what the issue could be. He does not even get up when he pees and has been drinking a lot of water and still pees regularly outside. Any ideas of what could be wrong? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You definitely need to have a urine sample checked, and possibly some bloodwork as well. There are many causes of urinating more and drinking more including a urinary tract infection, metabolic diseases, etc. The skin lacerations will likely require treatments as well... and antibiotics at minimum. The mass they can evaluate when you take him in for his appointment. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561- 439-3220 |
| Post #3639 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: joe thank you for the reply! is it possible for a dog to geett the flu,i ask this because this evening i noticed that she was eating some and is using the bathrooomm properly she also seemedd to have a decent burst of energy not great becauuse her energy level is usally very high. when we came home from her run she was more iinterested in sleeping. just looking for a less sever diagnosis, thanks again. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Yes, it is possible for dogs to get cold/flu like symptoms... including coughing/sneezing/nasal discharge, etc. It is not normal for her activity to be less than usual. However, this is a pretty vague sign. You should take her to a veterinarian to be sure everything is ok. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3638 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: SW I have a 2-yr-old mini rabbit who seems to be eating, drinking, and playing normally. I changed her litter box two days ago and she hasn't pooped or peed in it since. Before that, it needed to be changed every two days. She is pooping elsewhere in the cage (mostly in her straw bed), but I haven't seen her pee anywhere. She gets to roam around free during the day, but I don't see anywhere outside the cage that she's peeing. She seems to be fine and happy-go-lucky aside from that, bouncing all over the place and having a good ol' time when she's not sleeping. I've read that apples and pineapple could help stimulate her bowels, but would they help with the peeing also? Thank you in advance for the response. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: SW, Don't rock the boat. If she is eating, drkinking, urinating and happy/playful I would not change the diet. Most likely she is urinating elsewhere and you haven't found it. Since she hasn't been using the litter box, did you change the substrate the last time it was changed? Often they will become adverse to new substances they need to urinate/defecate in. If you are still concerned that she hasn't urinated, or if she becomes lethargic or stops eating/drinking, this is a sign of a urinary obstruction and you need to bring her to a veterinarian immediately. Rabbits are prone to bladder stones, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring her to a veterinarian regardless. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3636 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: Celine Why my poodle vomiting 3 times? He won't eat food or drink water... is he will be alright? (sorry for my bad english) |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Celine, It depends. How old is he? How long has the vomiting been going on for? Does he like to chew on toys/objects? Did he eat any food that he wasn't supposed to? Has he had any vaccines? All of these questions affect my answer to you. If your poodle is a puppy, you need to get him into a veterinarian quickly, as puppys can go down hill very fast. If you have an old dog, it may be simple gastrointestinal upset or something more serious such as kidney disease or pancreatitis. Your best option is to take him to a veterinarian for an exam and diagnostics. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3632 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: AMESHIA CLARK i have a 7month old shih tzu puppy he is consipated what can i give him to help him poop. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Ameshia, You should really take your puppy to the vet to be checked out to see if she is really is constipated. You can try giving her a teaspoon of Metamucil in her food to see if that helps. But if she continues to have problems having a bowel movement then you really need to take her in to be checked out. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3626 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: chantelle My 2 year old cavachon shuffles on his bottom regularly. I took him to the vet a few weeks ago and she assured me she had burst his anul glands. He continued when we got home so I took him back a week later. She said there was nothing there. He has shuffled on his bottom more today than ever. (2 weeks later) Please advise. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Chantelle, What was done for the ruptured anal gland? Were any antibiotics stared? Was a culture taken? He may still have a residual infection in one of his anal glands. Often these animals need continual anal gland expression (i.e. up to every 2 weeks). Additionally, other types of irriation can cause butt scooting - intestinal parasites, dermatitis around the anus, etc. -THe Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3625 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: Phoebe Chan I noticed when my Viszla was lying down that he had a pimple-like lump on the tip of his penis. He's neutered and we just came back from the vet for a check-up and hadn't noticed it before then. What are the different things it can be? (I'm not eager to return to the vet after just going this morning). Can I put on antibacterial cream or something for a couple of days to see if it improves? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Phoebe, It is hard for me to tell you what the growth is without seeing it. And is the on the tip of his actual penis or on the skin of his sheath? If it looks like a pimple you may be able to give it a couple of days if it doesn't go away I would take him back to the vet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3623 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: Joy Swift What is wrong with a calf that looks like his feces is coming out of his mouth? He is also bloated and he is very constipated. We have given him enemas and a mixture of water and empsom salts down his throat. What else can we do? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Joy, I'm sorry, but we are a small animal only practice and do not have experience with large animals. Please contact your local large animal veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3619 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: Haley I have a cat that's about 6 months old. We just got him neutered yesterday and when we got him back his nose is swollen. It looks like he got punched in the nose. Why is this? I've never seen it in any of my other cats. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Haley, He shouldn't have a swollen nose from being neutered. If you are concerned bring him back to the veterinarian that performed the procedure and have him take a look at your cat. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3618 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: Jennifer This morning I got up and took my 7 month old mini dachshund outside and then fed him. I had to take my brother and sister to school so I put him in his crate, he was perfectly fine and hyper like usual. I get home and let him out of his crate and he is limping. He seems to have hurt his front paw. What do you think the cause is? I'm really worried about him. He doesn't whine when I touch it and he only puts a little bit of weight on it. Could it be a sprain? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Jennifer, It could be a sprain; does he typically paw or dig at the crate when you leave him in it? He could have also hurt his paw outside while playing and after lying in his crate the limp was more noticeable when he got up. I would take him in to be checked out by his vet to be sure that nothing more serious is going on. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3615 - Posted on: Tuesday. November 01, 2011 By: joe i have a 4 year old husky i noticed yesterdaay evening she lacks in energy,not eating(never was a big eeater)discharge from eyes but seems to be drinking well. vets in nova scotia are expensive. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Joe, I'm sorry money is a concern, but what you are describing sounds like it may be an upper respiratory infection. She really needs medical attention to get started on the appropriate antibiotics as well as some fluids to hydrate her. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3611 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: Lyndsey My 9 month old female chi will sometimes wake up in the middle of the night, like tonight it started at 5:00 AM and she seems to be either coughing or wheezing. Sounds dry or like a honking noise. Lasts about 10 to 30 mins. Doesn't happen a lot, but I've noticed it usually happens after visiting at my moms house or when we have used our wood burning fireplace. My mom smokes cigarettes and has a pomeranian older dog and a simese male cat. So not sure if hours after being around certain smells trigger this problem or what, but It scares me and I want to figure it out. She eats,plays,pottys,sleeps all normally before and after these occasional nighttime breathing episodes. We have had an xray if trache area done and all looked normal. She has had this issue on/off since puppy. Usually only after being at my moms though. Hope you can help me! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Lyndsey, Dogs can have asthma and some dogs can have issues with smoke. Also small breed dogs can have what is called a reverse sneeze. I would look up a reverse sneeze and see if that is what your dog is doing. I hope this information helps. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3603 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: Van Gibbs My Jack Rat Terrier got out and was picked up by the dog catcher. When I went to pick him up, he was on a concrete slab. I don't know what might have happened prior to their capturing him, however, his scrotum area is very red, not bleeding, but looks like it could have possibly been. Please help! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Van, It may be irritation from laying on concrete, or he could have irriated the area when he was out running around outside. It will need time to heal, and may need antibiotics and anti- inflammatories. You should take him to a veterinarian for an evaluation. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3602 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: Olga I have a 4 year old Bichon Poodle and he recently got groomed. He is normally a very active, very happy, loving dog. Now he is not acting right at all. He was cut short because he rolled around in the rain and got tangled up but he has had his hair short before. He doesn't want his sweater on but shivers all day. He is not playing, he doesn't roll over for his belly rubs, and he doesn't run up to anyone anymore to play. He got his grooming done on friday and I thought maybe it would pass but I dont know what to do or what is wrong. Any ideas? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Olga, Is he still eating/drinking? Is he jumping up on to furniture (if he normally does? He could be in some discomfort. Small dogs can injure their backs and that might be why he is not wanting to play or roll over. I would suggest that you take him to see his vet for an examine. I hope he starts feeling better soon. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3599 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: nita my shih tzu has a yellowish discharge from his penis what is this? and he is very weak and he is warm to the touch. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Nita, The yellowish discharge may be normal smegma. However, the fact that he is weak is abnormal. You should bring him to a veterinarian for an exam and diagnostics. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3598 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: megan My dog as a weird bump on her back...it looks like a burn pump filled with puss, or maybe a ;large pimple but idk if its just a mole? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Megan, You need to take your pet in to see his vet. I can not tell you what the growth is with out seeing it. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3592 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: Jeremy my 6 year old yellow labrador is epileptic and has been taking phenobarb for most of her life. it has helped and she has been normal, full fuctional, active full of life and a slave to any resemblance of food. 2 weeks ago she had prooblems getting up and took her to the vet and she was diagnosed with lyme and now she is on doxycycline with the phenobarb. however she seems worse with frequent urination, vigorous trembling and now whimpering to almost howling. is it just the process? please help!! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Jeremy, Lyme disease hase multiple clinical signs that can include joint swelling, fever, anorexia, lethargy, etc. Treatment with doxycycline is the treatment of choice. However, the signs of frequent urination make me concerned of kidney problems from Lyme disease. The signs seen when the bacteria enter the kidneys include anroexia, vomiting and increased thirst and urination. I would take her back to your vet to have her kidney values and urine sample analyzed. Regarding the trembling and howling, I have not heard of this. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3590 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: peter szmurlo hello there. my golden retriever is about 7 years old. ive come home to a few stains on his bed, red stains that dry brown. i never actually see him making the stains or i never see him in action. lately hes been licking his penis a lot and theres been about 3 of these stains in the past month. does he have a possible infection in his penis? the stains arent all blood, theres obvious clear liquid that comes out with a taint hint of red/brown. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Peter, Your golden could have an infection of his penis. He could also have a urinary tract infection, a growth on his penis or in his sheath. He is drinking more water than normal? Does he have a good urine stream when he urinates? I would recommend that you take him in to see his vet so that his penis/sheath can be examined for any growths or to see if it is infected. I would also check his urine to be sure he does not have a urinary tract infection. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3583 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: Nichole Smith hi. i have a 4 year old neutered male mutt, (shitzu, chihuahua, and italian greyhound) he has been an extremley healthy dog. 2 days ago, he started going crazy with licking his anus and scooting it across the floor, i thought maybe it was his glands it had been a while since he was groomed, so we took him to be groomed and had his glands done. that night he started going crazy licking his scrotum area and the base of his tail, so i looked at it, and where his testicles used to be, he has a small pimple like bump, it looks almost like an ingrown hair bump, red around the edges with a white center, there is no head to it, and its severle sensitive to him, the slightest touch makes him go crazy to get away. he is licking it so much that the hair is coming off, and the base of his tail has a small sore i think from the scooting so much, its also losing some hair. this boy is my life, and i have come into financial hardship, the vet will break my budget and make rent unatainable, i am at a loss and dont know wht to do. any ideas or suggestions? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Nicole, You can purchase an e-collar to prevent him from licking the area. He likely needs antibiotics, however, as what you are describing sounds like a skin infection. You'll have to go to a veterinarian to get those. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3581 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: amy Hi, My cat is not acting hiself, he has been sick and also has a scab on the back of his neck and is just wanting to sleep all the time. Please help? Amy |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Amy, Is your cat go outside? Does he have an abscess at the back of his neck? If he does go outside he may have gotten into a fight and the scab at the back of his neck could be from a puncture wound and he may have an abscess now. You really need to take him to your vet to be looked at. If he does have an abscess it needs to be treated if he doesn't he still need to be examined to find out what is wrong with him. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3577 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: Angela I have 4 yr old brindle pug/boxer mix who seems to be constipated? He is tense and quivering and when you rub him he makes grunting noises....any help?!!!!! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Angela, You need to take him in to be seen. It is hard for me to tell you if he is constipated. Is he trying to have a bowel movement and nothing is coming out? Is he still eating? The sounds that you are hearing may be from an upset stomach. The best advice I can give you is to take him in. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3575 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: jenny my hamster was without water for several days and he is very weak, wobbly, won't open his eyes, he will drink water, but he is eating next to nothing. what should i do. he is about 2 years old. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Jenny, This is very bad. These are signs of severe dehydration and your hamster needs aggressive supportive care. Take him to a veterinarian for treatment or euthanasia, as it is not fair to him to let him suffer. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3574 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: Anhony i have a 6 year old german short haired pointer male. i dont know if its his nipple but he has a swelling on his lower chest under the nipple on the right side nixt to his front legs. what could this be? it takes long for him to stand and he is moving really slow. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Anhony, It is so hard to give advice on masses without seeing, feeling and aspirating them. It could be anything from a benign fatty tumor, an abscess or a malignant cancer. Take him to a veterinarian to find out. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3571 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: Saundra Perkins Hi, my pitbull, (approximately 2 years old), has a UTI infection, bleeding upon urinaation, bad flees, bites her paws until they bleed, and seems quite lethargic and/or depressed. She actually belongs to my son. However, he is hardly ever present, and does not give her much attention. I am the soul caretaker. My health isn't the best in that I don't run around in the yard and play with her and/or chase her. What could be the problem and what do you suggest? Thank you much! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Saundra, You state that your dog has a UTI is she being treated for it? If not she needs to be taken to the vet to have her urine checked to be sure that it is a UTI and not bladder stones or something else. As far as the fleas go she needs to be started on flea prevention. Her biting at her paws could be due to a flea allergy or different allergy (atopy or food). She really needs to be take to the vet if you have not done so already and have a good check up and try to get her treated for some of her problems. I hope this information helps. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3567 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: Meredith I took my 12 year old cat to the vet last week (friday). They had to give her an anal sac infusion and some take home anti biotics that I have to give her every 12 hours. She hates them and drool's a lot when given to her. My main conern however is that she has not pooped since that day. She eats, but doesn't go to her litter box (mind you there's 3 in the house and she doesn't use any of them). Is it normal? Is she traumatized from the procedure? What should I do? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Meredith, It is not uncommon after sedation and/or anesthesia to not have a bowel movement for a day or two as sedatives can slow down the transit time of the gastrointetinal tract. Is he straining to defecate? Are you sure he isn't going elsewhere in the house? If the answer is no to the above questions, give it another day or so and if he STILL isn't going, take him back to your vet. In the meantime you can try some canned pumpkin (1 tbsp, unflavored) to his food twice a day to help soften his stools. Regarding the antibiotic, you can ask your veterinarian if they have Convenia, a long acting antibiotic injection that is given once. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3561 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: waynederrick why would my yorkie not pee for the last 20 hours she has been drinking and seems ok |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: This can be a medical emergency as a urinary obstruction may have occured. Bring your dog to a veterinarian immediately. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3560 - Posted on: Monday. October 31, 2011 By: Lisa My 8 year old Beagle, Baxter, has had a lump that seems to be getting larger on his left hind quarters. It seems to be about the size of a large plum. Last night when I called both my dogs to come in, the beagle couldn't get up the stairs. I picked him up and brought him in. He is trying not to use his right rear leg. I was hoping it was just arthritis or something else that would resolve itself come morning since he's limped with his right front leg before which resolved itself. He plays with our 2 year old golden retriever and sometimes he does too much. However, my concern is now this morning he's not eating. That has NEVER been a problem with him before and I can see he's hurting. What can I do for him to ease his discomfort before we can get in to see the vet which is in two days since I have to schedule time off of work. I just hate living paycheck to paycheck. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Lisa, It is common for beagles to have disk disease that can be seen as back pain. I would also be worried about his cruciate ligament in his right rear knee. That can be torn if they step the wrong way or jump the wrong way just like a humane athlete can tear their ACL in their knee. And last this could just be a soft tissue injury. You do not see any swelling of his right rear leg? Is he still not wanting to place any weight on it? There is not much you can do at home besides rest him. You can some times give baby aspirin at the appropriate dose for his weight to help give him some relief but I would recommend that you wait to see your vet and keep him rested. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3552 - Posted on: Sunday. October 30, 2011 By: geovannie 10 month old bull terrier,he was running outside then when i brought him inside he did not want to climb the stairs,he doesnt run he just lays down.when i pick him up he wimpers in pain.i took him to the vet for x rays on his stomach,and tested for lymes but everything looks good.the vet was picking him up ,moving his legs and he had no problem.when i brought him home he was acting up againg.seems to be a problem with his back legs???? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Geovannie, It is possible that he did hurt his back or back legs. Did your vet check to see if he had any pain a long his back? Dogs can hurt the disk in between their vert bodies. Not every time will that show up on x-rays some times you have to do an MRI. Before I would jump to that I would consider taking him back to his vet having x-rays taken of his lower back and hips. If nothing diagnostic is seen I would consider a short course of pain meds and rest. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3550 - Posted on: Sunday. October 30, 2011 By: kim my dog is shaking and when i pick him up he yelps not eating or drinking |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kim, These signs are non-specific and could be due to many things. Bring your dog to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3548 - Posted on: Sunday. October 30, 2011 My cat had anesthesia yesterday to put on a splint today is has been sleeping alot! Usually very playful! He is 13 weeks old. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: He is most likely still having some affects of the anesthesia from yesterday. Is he is till eating/drinking? Has he used the litter box? He should be back to his self by now (Tuesday Nov 1st) if he is not then I would recommend that you take him back to his vet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3544 - Posted on: Sunday. October 30, 2011 By: Megan Hi I have a german shepred puppy 10 months old we just moved to a 5 acre farm and there is other dogs around she runs along them fence with them she started limping on her front right paw and my neighbor who has 3years german sheperds said not to worry his dogs did that to its just growing pains so she stoped limping then today she got up to got outside and she was limping then later in them evening I notice them limping getting worse and there is bump on her elbow whats is it and whats should I do till I can get her to a vet |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Megan, It's very difficult to read your post when you have such a long run-on sentence. Please consider using periods next time you write. That being said, I can't tell you what this is without doing an exam. It could be an abscess (pocket of infection), joint problem (fracture, infection, inflammation) or any number of growth problems. In the meantime, do NOT let her run freely! Restrict her activity until you can get her to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3542 - Posted on: Sunday. October 30, 2011 By: melinda hi, i have a yr old pitt bull that just came into heat. but now her vigina is so swallen and it have this gray looking thing trying to come out of it. i'm thinking it may be her uterus or her intestin. pls let me know what u think |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Melinda, You need to take her to her vet to have her examined I can not tell you what is coming out of your dog's vagina with out seeing her. I would highly recommend that you take her in as soon as possible. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3539 - Posted on: Sunday. October 30, 2011 By: dale harris took one of my beardies in to the vet to get a shot for tapeworm this past fri 10/28/11. knew he would be a little sore after the shot but the next day he was completly blind !! I have 4 beardies and take extreme care towards their health !! they all have their seperate houses , get bathed every day and are all over 6 yrs old!! Pudge who is the one who got the shot started acting funny right after the shot his front feet started groping like he was trying to find something to hang on to when i put him down !! put my other male down on the floor ( they dont get along with eachother} as the other charged him Pudge didnt even know he was there !! I've called my friend in Austrailia (who raises beardies)and he has never heard of this happening!! Was hoping someone might be able to give me some insight on this matter!! Any help will be appreciated , Dale |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dale, I really can't help you much unless I know the type of medication that was given. I haven't heard of cases of blindness in bearded dragons after parasiticide injections. Are you sure he's blind? Is he chasing after his crickets appropriately? You should bring him back to the veterinarian who gave him the injection. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3535 - Posted on: Sunday. October 30, 2011 By: Megan My 5 year old dog, bella had an accident inside, and I noticed the urine was yellow and brown. I think it is blood. What can I do for her to make her better, and how much does it cost to take her to the vet?? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Megan, It sounds like you dog may have a urinary tract infection. I would recommend that you take her to a vet and have her urine checked and have some blood work done. It is hard for me to tell you how much that would cost you. I am not sure where you live and what the vet hospitals around you would charge to see her and check her urine and run some blood work. I would recommend that you call some hospitals and check some prices. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3527 - Posted on: Sunday. October 30, 2011 By: Briaunna My year old mixed dog has a little white bump on her vagina. It appeared suddenly and has only grown a small amount. It looks like a pimple and doesn't seem to bother her much, though she does lick it occasionally. What could this be? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Briaunna, It is hard for me to tell you what is going on with out seeing the bump. It sounds like it may be a pimple but I would take her in to see her vet to have the bumped looked at. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3516 - Posted on: Sunday. October 30, 2011 By: Danielle my rabbit's foot Is not bleeding, but it looks very raw and red and is lacking in fur i can push on the bottom of his leg but i cant seem to see why its happening to him and how can i make this stop? i feel as if he may be pulling his hair off, i can take pics if needed! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Danielle, Is the hair loss on the top or the bottom of the foot? Often times if a rabbit is housed in a cage with a wire floor, they can get pressure sores that are red, inflammed, and loose hair. Rabbits can also get other skin problems like bacterial and fungal infections, along with mites. You really need to take him to a veterinarian to find out what is wrong. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3511 - Posted on: Saturday. October 29, 2011 By: Ronnie I have a 6 yr old Golden Retreiver with bad knees; he has no cartlidge in his knees. Last winter they were so painful he would hold both legs together and hop to walk. It became so bad I had to send him to live with a friend for 4 months because I have stairs. The cold weather is back, and his legs hurt more again. He has been on weight reduction food, now I have him on prescription joint food; the vet has him on Rimadyl and Tramadol when it's really bad. I can't afford surgery. Is there anything else I should be doing for him? Have you seen any success with Cetyl M? He's a wonderful, loving dog and is too young to have to live with this pain. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Ronnie, I'm not familaiar with Cetyl M. In additiona to Rimadyl, Tramadol, joint food and weight loss you can add in a joint supplement such as Dasuquin and consider an additional pain medication such as gabapentin. Additionally, exercises such as swimming can help build up muscle mass with minimum impact on the joints. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3506 - Posted on: Saturday. October 29, 2011 By: kim i have an 9 month old female chihuahua and she is not eating her dog food but she drinks her water |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kim, Was she eating her dog food at first and now doesn't want the food? Did you just change her diet? Is she acting fine otherwise? If she is acting fine she may just not like the food anymore. I would recommend trying another puppy diet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3503 - Posted on: Saturday. October 29, 2011 By: maria moran i have a breaded dragon on Monday he had a circle on his back and it was bleeding, i put some antibacterial ointment on him and it looked like it had stop bleeding but today it is bleeding again. Can it be a diseases? or could a cricket have hurt him?" |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Maria, No, it's not likely from a cricket. These guys can get skin infections, both bacterial and fungal. To find out which, he will need to have an exam and possible cultures of his skin. Take him to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospiatl |
| Post #3499 - Posted on: Saturday. October 29, 2011 By: sheena We found my dog dead this morning. She was not there when we left to go to the store. When we got back we Found her laying there dead. Her body was stiff and there was blood everywhere. She was bleeding out of het but. Why was she bleeding? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Sheena, I am sorry for your loss. Did you find her outside? Could she have been hit by a car? It is really hard for me to tell you exactly what happened to her. Again I am sorry for your loss. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3497 - Posted on: Saturday. October 29, 2011 By: Akilah My horse banged his head twice today on the wooden ledge of his stable and has taken the fur or and certain laers of skin. He was feeling very sorry for himself bless him and rested his head on all of our shoulders but was very alert but obviously head shy at times. Is this serious? Should I call a vet out? Really worried about how he'll be tonight as he is at a livery yard, not at home with me so I cant reeeally check on him! Will he be okay? He gave it a really good nock! No bleeding though just the fir and maybe a layer of skin, poor baby! Thanks a lot! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Akilah, We treat small animals and don't have experience with large animals. Contact your local large animal veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3490 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: Carley My yorkie puppy is only 5 weeks old, I just got her 2 days ago. She has only been off milk for a few days. She eats a little soft puppy food and drinks a little formula, but last night and tonight she threw up. Tonight it was a yellow liquid. I have to take her to the vet Monday for shots, will she be ok until then? She seems fine other than the vomiting. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Carley, Sorry for the late response to your question the site is not checked that late at night and is not check through the weekend. I hope your puppy is feeling better. With a puppy that is that small you need to be sure that they are eating. Hypoglycemia is big concern for small puppies. Again I hope she is feeling better today and that you took her to her vet for her vaccines. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3486 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: Micki White My little dachsund was running through the house today and his sibling was running by his side and bumped into his back haunch area. He yelped immediately, but shows no sign of injury other than yipping if he does any jumping. He is also holding his little head straight up in the hair and looking up and trying to sleep in that positin. What could be wrong? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Micki, It sounds like your dog could have hurt his back or neck. You need to bring him to a veterinarian for an exam, diagnostics to confirm, and for medications. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3482 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: mindy my 3 year old male cat has always been very interactive up until about 3 weeks ago. he suddenly became very sickly. he hasnt lost any weight that we can tell and his appetite has not seemed to decrease, however, for about 3 weeks he has been sleeping more than usual, has been drinking a lot of water, broke out with bumps on his chin, uncontollable diarreah and hasnt been openning his eyes all the way revealing a white lid like covering almost all the time. i have tried to google his symptoms and haven't come up with much helpful information. please help! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Mindy, You need to take your cat to see his vet. Unfortunately the symptoms you are describing can be seen with a variety of problems. He needs to have routine blood work done, his stool checked and be testing for feline leukemia and feline AIDS. The white lid covering you are describing is his third eyelid. It will come up when they are not feeling well or if they have any damage to their cornea. The bottom line is that he needs medical attention so please take him in to be seen. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3478 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: ashlynn(URGENT!) my dog, is 12 years old. she is a female. i got it her pen to put hay in it for the fall and winter. (everything in this has just happened.Please help)she would not get up. so my father tryed to help her. she got up but she kept her back legs together like she could not spread them. when i got to the back of her...her pee hole was all saggy. not normal! i know that. she is not fixed. but the other dog in her pen is. so i dont know what has happened. please help ASAP!!! URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Ashlyn, as our website states, we are not available for instant messaging and we do not answer these over the weekends. What kind of dog is she? Unfortunately I cannot tell you what exactly her problem is based on your description. I would bring her in to be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3477 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: Jolynn I have a 11 yr old femal mut who won't eat. My vet did an xray and said she has pneumunia. I can't get her to get down any of her pills. Now when she see me she stays hidden. What can I do. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Jolynn, In situations like that I recommend hospitalizing the patitent so the veterinary team can properly medicate the dog. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3474 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: Gaby Hi, I have got three chinchillas and recently one of them has had very soft poo, I had been giving her some fresh veg and thought that may be why so I stopped giving it to them completely. We also took them to the vets and we now know the correct amount of food to give them a night, however twice now I have found a very sticky orange goo in one of their poos and I assume it is from the chinchilla which had the problem in the first place, I'm not sure if it is anything serious or something that chinchillas do every once in a while to clean their systems out? Any help would be great thanks, I can't seem to find any solutions online! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Gaby, There is the possiblity the orange substance could have been from something your chinchilla ate. However, there is the possiblity that this is some normal stool as well since chinchillas also have two types of stool, one that is consumed and one that is not. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3473 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: Melanie Jones how do I put a bandage on my chiness dwaf hamster? I have two of them and one has bit the other. It need to be covered. How do I do this without them falling of or him taking it off himself? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Melanie, You don't put bandages on them. The risk of putting a bandage on wrong is too high - it can cut off curculation, or the pet can chew it off and ingest it, causing another problem. If the bite is that bad it needs medical attention from a veterinarian. In the meantime, separate them. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3472 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: Irene Hello I have a 12 yr old AmStaff, he has arthritis and in the past few weeks he doesnt want to walk, he has a hard time going down and up the stairs, its like his back legs are not strong enough to hold him up. He sleeps all day and nite. He is currenlty on dog asprin for pain amd omega3 pills . I dont know what else to do to keep him comfy.How will i know when it is time to put him down? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Irene, I am sorry to her that your dog is not doing well. I would recommend that you get him on different non steroidal anti- inflammatory than aspirin. They make great non steroidal anti- inflammatory like Deramaxx and Rimdayl that control pain better and have less side affects than aspirin. Also I would get him on a joint supplement like Dasuquin that has glucosamine and Chondrotin in it. You may even need just a straight pain medication like tramadol to help with his discomfort. Unfortunately there will come a time when you will not be able to control his pain or he will lose the ability to use his hind legs. His quality of life is the most important thing when considering when to put him down. If you feel like he has no quality of life, like he is just existing rather than living, then it may be time for him. I know its a difficult decision to make. I would consider trying some the of medications I spoke about and take him to see his vet so he can be fully evaluated. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3471 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: Chris My dog has most of the signs of cushings disease drinking a lot of water very hungary loss of muscle in left leg, but all blood tests have ruled this out, what else could it be also her stools are very loose.she seems well in herself but a bit fed up she is 12year cocker spaniel. Thankyou |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Chris, I am assuming since she has been worked up for cushings that many other things have been ruled out? Like urinary tract infection, kidney disease, diabetes insipidus and mellitus and she has had her calcium levels checked? Also there is atypical cushings disease as well that she should be tested for. The muscle loss is only in her left leg? That does not seem to go with cushing, they can have muscle weakness but not isolated to one leg? Has she ever injured this leg? Has she had radiographs taken of this leg? Diarrhea as well is not a typical sign of cushings. Have you had her stool checked for parasites? Has she been worked up for the loose stool? The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3469 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: anne I have a 1 yr old pit bull.he is very active and eats well,never have any problems on the norm at all. But every now and then he'll get sick. He acts the same way every time. Hell be acting perfectly fine then all the sudden hell start shacking his head and having alot of salivia,hell act like hes tring to avoid being slick ands trying to shake it off,slinging salavia everywhere and evently after doing this for a few moments hell get sick,then goes back to th head shaking and exessive salivia till hes over it.last like 5mins. Or so Its always a foamy white color when he does get sick. But after hes done hes mellow for about 5 mintues then back to his normal playful self. I may happen once or twice a month then not again for months. Hes a inside dog,well supervisied as im always home with him. Any ideas as to what causes this to keep happening over time. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: It is possible that he may be having a partial seizure. But, the vomiting is a little strange. Vomiting can be caused from many different things. You should definitely take him to a veterinarian to have some bloodwork done. Be sure to get a video clip of what he is doing prior to your visit. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3465 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: mike spitzer Hi, I have a 6 year old beagle (Buster) who was sick and unable to urinate (only dribbling) on Tuesday. Took him to the vet who emptied a liter of urine from his bladder. She sent us to emergency (Medvet) to get an ultrasound to see if there were signs of a tumor on his bladder or bladder stones. Neither the ultrasound or x-rays showed anything, but the vet said his prostate was a little swollen. They put in a catheter and had us come back on Wednesday morning to get him neutered. Of the three vets he saw, none of them had ever heard of a swollen prostate causing a dog not to be able to urinate. The thought was to neuter him and hope his swelling would reduce and he would be able to urinate. I picked him up Wednesday afternoon and he had a catheter in still. We took him back this morning to get the catheter removed and see if he could urinate on his own...he CAN'T! The vet is going to leave the catheter out until we go pick him up this afternoon and if he still can't go, put it back in until Monday, and we'll try again. None of the three vets we saw have any other ideas about what could be causing this problem. I am hoping to get some outside advice or hope that someone else has experienced this. We are at a loss here. I knew my Buster was special, but never thought he'd be a medical mystery! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Mike, I have heard of an enlarged prostate causing stranguria (difficulty urinating). Often, after neutering, it can take a few days for the size of the prostate to decrease and allow for regular urine flow. Finasteride is a drug that can help decrease the amount of testosterone, and may be used to decrease the size of the prostate without neutering. If the prostate isn't the reason for the stranguria, there is the possiblity of a mass in the urethra (although this should have been felt when the cathter was placed; was it placed so the tip went all the way into the bladder?), reflex disuria after bladder distention, or a neurologic problem with urinating. Sometimes if a bladder is distended for a period of time animals can have difficulty urinating due to the bladder not being able to contract well after distention. Regarding a neurologic problem, a thorough neurological exam should be performed to determine if this is central or peripheral. Finally, it could just be due to inflammation of the urethra and subsequent spasming that is causing stranguria. Is he on any muscle relaxers for the urethra or an alpha adrenergic blocker such as phenoxybenzamine? Hope this helps. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3463 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: edlyn I have a 10 month old dachshund which I got not even a week ago for the past two days she has been throwing up and has diarrhea the diarrhea turn from really really watery and a lot to diarrhea that is a little but can tell that it is trying to form into hard stool with a little water. I have just seen a little blood/ mucus a while ago in her tool along with some rice I gave her. she throw up this morning but that was it but when she first got sick he was throwing up every where I have been giving her water by had because she wont drink at times she ate good for me yesterday with out throwing up and started to dink a little water on her own but this morning she does not want to eat or drink water but I still give her some any ways. So my question is is there anything I can give her to help with her diarrhea and get her back health she is utd on her shots |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: She definitely needs to be seen by a veterinarian to determine why she is so sick. Vomiting and diarrhea can be from many different things... eating things she shouldn't, life threatening viruses (such as parvo virus), intestinal parasites, etc. You should take her to a vet ASAP. They can get very dehydrated very fast, so the sooner the better. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3461 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: Robert Ferrell I have a 9 yr old Doxie.She has suddenly started urinating in the house and vomiting a white foam.Her stomach seems to be harder then normal.she seems lathargic. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Robert, You need to take her to the vet to be examined, have blood work done and urinalysis done to start with. There is not much I can tell you to do at home for her. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3460 - Posted on: Friday. October 28, 2011 By: Zanetta Jenkins My brother 1 1/2 week old pit bull have a bump(feels like and air bubble) on the back of his neck that is getting bigger and spreading. He's going to the Vet on Monday but I'm worried, I need to know what it is and what's causing it???? Please help... |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Zanetta, I don't know what this is or what is causing it. I would need to do an exam and possibly aspirate the mass to see what is inside. There is the possiblity that it is an abscess (pocket of infection). To get to the bottom of it you need to bring him in to see a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3454 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: blake my blue nose bitbull is 10 weeks and he ate a small metal hose clamp it only had 3 little nipples that stuck out of the clamp but they were rounded edges its been 2 days and he eats and drinks fine poops qand pees fine and plays fine but since yesterday he keeps trying to throw up i dont know if hes trying to stop it or help it is it to big to digest if so what will happen |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Blake, It sounds like your dog may have an obstruction from the hose clamp he ate. Often this is only fixed by surgically going in to remove it. The risk of leaving the metal object in the gastrointestinal tract is perforation, subsequent peritonitis and death. You need to take him to a veterinarian for an exam and x-rays to determine if surgery is necessary. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3451 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: cheryl my female dog is bleeding from her vagina and a flea went inside her will she be ok |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Cheryl, It sounds like you need to take her to see her vet. Is she spayed? If she is spayed and bleeding she could possibly have a urinary tract infection. The best thing you can do for her is take her in to be seen. As far as the flea goes it sounds like she needs to be on proper flea control. The Staff At Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3449 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: Karen Hi! I've just adopted a 5 month old kitten, and she's the first cat of which I've been the primary owner and caregiver. We adopted her and brought her home almost a week ago, and she's had diarrhea since we brought her home. The first few times she had it, she pooped outside the litter box, on the kitchen floor, but she always goes to the litter box in the bathroom to pee. We gently encouraged her to use the box, giving her short time outs in the bathroom, putting her in the box every so often, and rewarding her with a treat when she did use it. Now she seems to be using the box, but she's still having diarrhea, and often gets poop on the floor and the sides of the box as well as on her rear end and the fur around it. She comes out of the bathroom and sits on the couch or the kitchen floor and leaves spots of poop. If I catch her, I can wipe her a little bit and encourage her to finish grooming herself, but I'm worried that she might be ingesting fecal matter this way, which could be making her sicker. Is that possible? Is it okay to rinse her fur off after she uses the litter box? Or is there a good way to encourage her to groom herself, if that isn't harmful? She also seems not to know that she has to go (or she's avoiding it)-- I notice that she gets a little poop in her fur or on the floor and I'll bring her into the bathroom, and she runs away from the box. Help! She's so sweet, and I love her, but I'm afraid to pick her up or play with her because she seems like she can't control her bowels. I got her checked up at the vet yesterday and gave them a stool sample to test, but I haven't heard back, so in the meantime I'm not sure how to take care of this problem and keep her happy without constantly cleaning cat poop off of everything! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: The first thing is to fix the diarrhea. Diarrhea can cause urgency issues and create quite a mess. Grooming herself with stool on her coat isn't pleasant for us to think about but really won't hurt her. You should contact your veterinarian to determine what the fecal results were. Keep her on diarrhea medicine that they can get for you. When the diarrhea clears up, I suspect the mess will as well. Keep her in an area that is easier to clean up... like in the bathroom. You could also board her somewhere until the diarrhea clears up if it is still too much for you to handle. Good luck!! The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439- 3220 |
| Post #3447 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: joana my 2 month old puppy just got neutured, but he is very bloated....is this normal? will it go away? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Joana, Young puppies often have a mildly distended abdomen due to intestinal parasites. If his abdomen has enlarged after surgery, this is abnormal and you should bring him to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3446 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: Andrea Everton 5 days ago my dog had a bump under his skin- The next morning it was larger and you could see through his thich, short hair (he is a pit bull/ boxer). The next day it was more like a callus; our trainer said it was normal. It has swelled and subsided- back and forth. Today it is kind of bloody. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Andrea, I recommend that you take your dog in to see his vet. Boxer are know to get red raised growths that can be mast cell tumors. These growths can enlarged and then reduce. Just to be safe you should have your vet examine the growth possibly do a fine needle aspirate or remove it. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3443 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: emily hello i dont know if you got my last message or not but my dog is a cocker spaniel unfixed male and he was peeing blood and so we got antibiotics for him from the vet and that was about 2-3 weeks ago and so we got a refil cause it still wasnt gone and it was yellow for about a week then today i noticed its red..what do i do please help me!! im really worried! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Hi Emily, yes we did get your first question, and I just responded to it....we are not monitoring these messages on weekends, holidays, or at night. We're not here as an instant messaging service unfortunately. However, I did have one other thought and that is that some males that are in tact will develop prostate problems as well. Some are benign, and treatment is just to neuter the patient, while others are more serious. A rectal exam can sometimes yield more info on this and sometimes an ultrasound of the prostate is needed. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3442 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: Sandy Our Shitzu is 2 years old...we carried her to get groomed and they had to cut her short due to fleas....she has cried since she got back from the groomers.....she will not walk on carpet and wants my husband and me to hold her or either put her on a pillow or the bed...but she does not want to be on the floor....when she does walk she tries to bite her tail and goes around in a circle crying...she has allergies and we carried her to get her shot...any suggestions on why she keeps crying? thanks |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You should definitely take her to a veterinarian to determine where the pain is coming from. It could be her anal glands, it could be due to itchy, miserable skin from allergies, or it could be totally unrelated. A veterinarian should be able to get a better idea of where the pain is after doing an exam. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3441 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: emily hello, i have a male un-fixed cocker spaniel. he is about 2 1/2 years old. and last year we noticed he was urinating blood so we took him to the vet and they gave us antibiotics and it went away. well we noticed it again a few weeks ago and took him to the vet again and they gave us antibiotics. they said their was a 1 in 10 chance he has a bladder stone and we could try antibiotics or do a xray. and my parents cant really afford surgery right now so we got the antibiotics and as we were treating him i noticed one day his urine would be yellow, the next red? then yellow, then red. then it was yellow for about 4 days and this was all about 1-2 weeks ago and i noticed today his urine was red?!?! im out of meds and i dont know what to do my dad cant afford surgery. please help me, whats going on with him and how can i help? im really worried and i dont know what to do! what do you suggest? he does look like he is slightly straining when urinating but other than that he acts normal.. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Emily, I would at least get started with the x-ray to help determine if there are any stones to begin with before assuming he will need surgery. There are some stones that will dissolve with special diets...sometimes you can guess what types of stones they are based on the urine pH and if any crystals are present in the urine. If no stones are seen, then I would also consider a bacterial culture and sensitivity of the urine which would ensure that the antibiotics that he's been on will appropriately treat the infection. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3440 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: stu 7 month old lab as been sick after each meal, she is her self gone for walks and acts hungry but brings all her food back up. 48 hours she as been sick five times |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Stu, In young puppies that are vomiting and having diarrhea, there are multiple things that could cause it. First, is your puppy vaccinated? If not, there is the possiblity of parvovirus, an aggressive virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea, and sometimes is fatal. The signs you are describing, however, sounds more like the possiblity that your dog ingested something she shouldn't have (i.e. foreign body). You should bring her to a veterinarian for an exam and diagnostics. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3437 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: Rachael I have two American bulldog puppy's they are brother an sister we rescued them from a very bad home we got the male Sylvester first an he was very sick had dry blood on him fleas an couldn't eat when he got his first bath he just laid in the sink we got him wormed an big an finally healthy well we felt bad bc we had left his sister in the same situation an we went back to get her an she was so much worse fleas so bad u could see them jumping an crawling on her an she had worms worse than him we got her wormed an feed her just like him an she is still skinny she seems healthy eats great an is very playful but you can still see her ribs we got Sylvester to a good weight but dreana doesn't seem to be gaining fast is there any advice u can give me the daddy was full blooded American bulldog an the mom was a beagle mix but they have all the bulldog characteristics an features so we have feed them the way a diet for a bulldog should be please help us make our baby healthy |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Rachael, How old are the dogs? If they have had multiple sets of dewormings with a broad spectrum dewormer provided by a veterinarian, then the liklihood that intestinal parasites are the cause of the decreas in weight gain is not high. What type of food are they eating? Is it a high quality puppy food? Is her appetite good? You need to take both of these dogs to a veterinarian for an exam and some diagnostics. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3434 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: camille my shi-tzu is about 4 years old and i noticed on her back she has two small bumps. there hard like two little marbles. could these be tumors? im concerned. she seems fine and eating good and running and jumping but im still concerned. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Yes, they could be tumors. You should take her to a veterinarian to determine what exactly they are. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3433 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: kayci I have a 7 month old boxer/ blue heeler mix, i just noticed that she had a bump on her back right leg, its about the size of a dime and almost looks to be like rug burn its red, she shows know sign of pain when i touch it and i have not seen her lick it or mess with it at all, would you happen to know what this could be from and if i need to take her to be seen by a vet. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: There are many possibilities for bumps... including skin infections, skin mites, masses, etc. You should take her to a veterinarian to determine which you are dealing with. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3431 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: Michele My dog has been acting very strangely. Staring at the ceilling with a terrified look on his face, hiding under the bed, jumps in fear at every noise he hears, very skittish and follows me to every room i go into. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated :) |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: First, you should take him to a veterinarian to be sure there is nothing physically wrong with him. If everything checks out ok, then behavioral changes can be discussed. Training and/or medications can help with problems like this. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3430 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: Samantha I have an approximately 74lb female spayed akita. She is around 10 years old. She has been walking fine with no limp and is an active dog, very playful. We have taken a move from FL to PA with a stop in NC for the night to rest on my friends horse farm. I noticed when I let her run around in the big front yard she begin to run a little off slightly picking up her right hind leg while she ran. SHe still does put some weight on it while running just every so often pulls it up almost like a dog with a femoral head removal would after surgery. SHe is not painful and legs me move and manipulate her entire leg and her hip are with no signs of pain. Could this just be a sprain or is this something I need to have her checked out for immediately? Thank you |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Samantha, In a large, older breed dog that comes up acutely lame I think of a cruciate injury. You would need to take her to a veterinarian for x-rays and an orthopedic exam to tell for sure. This is something that can wait a few days if it is indeed a cruciate injury. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3429 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: Ammie Hello, i have a senior chow/ beagle mix, she is about 13-14 years old. She has always been so full of life and friendly and happy. She just seems sad now...she just stands and startes and while doing this her rear end lowers as if she is going to sit, but she dont, she just keep standing with her back side droopping, its hard for her to get around, she is always stiffened up, she nver wages her tail anymore, she always wagged her tail, even when you just spoke to her. she has gotten really skinny, her stomache areal is so little and skinny, but her chest and around her rib cage is big and fat, not sure if its swollen or what, because she was always a very husky round dog. Please help me.....Whats going on with her and how can i help her? I dont think i would be alive if it wasnt for her saving my life, please help me help her!! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Older dogs go through changes, just like older people. She may have something simple like arthritis and we can get some medications for her to help her feel more comfortable. As for the weight loss... bloodwork needs to be done to determine why this is happening. You should make an appointment with a veterinarian to determine what the problem is and then we can decide what to do to help her. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3422 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: Alli Thank you for you response to my Emil yesterday, I started an email back to you and accidentally hit send before I could finsh it...here is the rest...thank you so much for taking the time to read people's questions and helping direct them...I think this is a wonderful website,again thank you...My cat has started drinking water but will not eat. S tha something I should be very concerned with or should I give him some time before I wet his food down and mix it to force feed him. Do you ha e any suggestions to get him to eat on his own? Also should I give him wet food dry food or bland shredded chicken? I have not seen him pee in 2 days that's not to say he hasn't I just haven't seen it his bowel movements are a clear flem like substance... Is that something that can possibly correct itself now that he is drinking some water? And what can cause him to have bowel movements like that? And what kind of test might a vet run to figure out what is causing it? And is there anything I can do to help him at home? I just can't afford to take him to a vet... I have a special love and need to help animals I've had 6 cats (all strays) all but 2 were just helpless kittens and I have kept most of them up on there shots and have got all of them spayed and neutered. I have found home for all but 3 of them. I just have hit a hard place in life and do not have the funds to get him to the vet. Please if you have any other suggestions about how I can help him I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Alli, It worries me that you have not seen him urinate in two days. I know that he is not drinking much but male cats can become blocked where they can not urinate and can become very sick from that. Also we don't know if he got into something while being outside that is making him sick. I would offer him canned food, you could even syringe feed him some chicken baby food. Continue to give him water even if you have to syringe it to him. As far as his stool goes it is hard for me to tell you why he is having clear like diarrhea without see him or it. Is there no organization that you could take him to like a paws to help? He needs to at least have some blood work done, stool checked and a urinalysis to start. I hope that he starts feeling better soon and I hope you find a place that will help you. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3417 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 By: natalie hi, my mini rex female rabbit got spayed on monday, how many days of bed rest should she have? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Natalie, 7-10 days of rest is recommended after a spay. Keep in mind an incision was made through the muscle wall of the abdomen. Keeping her quiet to allow for proper healing is necessary. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3416 - Posted on: Thursday. October 27, 2011 my small dog mila is througingup yellow foamspit what sicknes is it help me plaase tel me what it is |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Vomiting can be from many different things... eating things they shouldn't, viruses, pancreas/GI problems, metabolic problems, etc. You should take her to a veterinarian to determine what exactly is going on with her. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3413 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: Stephanie Hazeltine My dog has white and yellowish discharge coming out of his penius and also a swollen penius, what is it? What do I do for this or what can I do for this? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Stephanie, Is your dog neutered? It can be normal for male dogs especially intact ones to have yellow discharge from their penis. The swelling that you mentioned is not normal though. Is he licking at his penis? You should take him to have his penis examined by his veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3411 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: Anna s I have an 8 week old kitten who just got neutered two days ago. He recovered fast and fine but tonight he has been throwing up his food. He's thrown up everytime he eats but seems fine afterwards, he trys to play and run around and I try to keep him calm. He only throws up though after laying with me for about an hour or so, gets up and pukes. Ever since I've gotten him when he eats he has alot of stomach gurgles and hiccups but acts like it doesn't bother him. Should I be concerned? Is there anything I can do at the moment for him? Lukas the kindest sweetest cat and I don't want him to be in pain or not feel good... |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Anna, Any time I hear of a young cat that is vomiting after eating or drinking I think of the possiblity of a foreign body, especially a linear foreign body such as a string. These often get wrapped around the base of the tongue. If you see that there is something wrapped at the base of his tongue do NOT try to cut or pull it out. Take him to a veterinarian. He may not have eaten anything he wasn't supposed to and he may have generalized gastrointestinal upset. You should try fasting him for 12 hours (no food or water) and then offer a small amount of water or small amount of food. If he vomits again after that, go see a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3410 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: smitha My Maltese dog is 13 months now. She is limping in one leg sometimes or dragging that leg. what will be the reason for it. Will reumatisum come in such early stage. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Limping in a young dog can be from many things... including injuries or genetic anatomic orthopedic problems. Dragging the leg can also be neurologic. You should take her to a veterinarian to determine what the problem is. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3409 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: liliy my shih tzu has these pimple like pimples one right above her paw and another in her belly. And i also discovered a big lump right under her anus. she eating normally but her stool is white and verry smelly what copuld she possibly have and do i need to take her to a vet asap? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Liliy, The pimples could just be a skin infection. The growth near anus should be checked out by her vet as well as the change in stool color. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3407 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: Thomas Adams Dear Vet Team, Thank you so much for your response, we called and took our beagle to the vet that day. I was very serious. The vet said if we would have waited another day or so he could've died because his bladder was so full. Just over a liter was drained from him. She didn't find an obstruction but sent us to an ER to get a ultrasound to ensure that nothing was blocking his urethra. As it turns out and they both vet's told us this is rare but they believe that the prostate was swollen and pressing on the urethra, I believe. They sent us home with a catheter and today we took him to get neutered. They said that the testosterone levels will help the prostate reduce in size and hopefully free the urine to flow freely. Thank you so much for your help, it was much appreciated and we are truly grateful. Thomas |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Dear Thomas, We are so glad that you brought your beagle to a vet and was able to get the care that he needed. Thank you so much for giving us an update on the situation and we truly hope your baby is back to feeling better in no time. Thank you again for updating us and if you have any further questions please let us know. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3406 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: ashley ok if my bfs cat had all his shoots and his rabies shooes and he was biten then taken to the vet the next day and got the shoot and aftere 4 or 5 days kissing my bfs cats nose can i get rabies ? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Ashley, No, you cannot get Rabies from your friend's cat's nose. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3405 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: kelly hi i have a 8 month old female jack russel that just finish or just at the end of her first heat. we noticed tonight that she has a lump under 3 of her nipples on the right side. is this something we should be concerened about. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Yes, lumps in the mammary gland area can be a concern. You should take her to a veterinarian to determine what the problem is. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439- 3220 |
| Post #3403 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: adriana I was rubbing my dogs belly and it felt like pins or needles were under her skin. What is that? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: This could be many things... infection, masses, etc. You should take her to a veterinarian to determine what the problem is. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561- 439-3220 |
| Post #3401 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: Charisma I have Laspo that is dripping cream looking stuff out of her private area |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Charisma, You do not ask a question here. I assume you mean she is having vaginal discharge. Depending on her age, if she is spayed, etc., it could be something simple like a vaginal infection or something serious like a uterine infection (pyometra). If it is the latter, this is an emergency and requires immediate medical attention. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3399 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: rebekah I was informed by my vet a few months ago that my 9 year old Maltese had a heart murmur. this was very upsetting as my last Maltese died from heart failure. I am an RN and can appreciate the murmur and it seems to be a grade 3. He has also recently developed a dry cough and pants alot. I am the kind of annoying pet mom that has all of these horrible thoughts in my head. Can you put my mind to ease at all? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Rebekah, The cough is most likely associated with his heart murmur. Do you know what side of his chest the murmur is best heard at? Did you have an echocardiogram done? Most of the time with small breed dogs like a Maltese they develop mitral regurgitation and the murmur is best heard on the left side of the chest. With that being said over time as the blood back flows into the left atrium the atrium becomes larger and can start to push on the main stem bronchus and that can cause our pets to cough. As heart disease becomes worse over time pets can start going into congestive heart failure and they too will develop a cough from the fluid on their lungs. Is your dog on any cardiac medications? I would strongly advise that you take him back in to be sure that murmur has not changed and that his lungs sound clear. If you have not already done so you should have chest films and an echocardiogram done. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3396 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: jodie I have a year-old Boxer/Rottweiler mix. She has jowls like the boxer side of her lineage. About a week ago, I noitced a lighter round patch on one jowl. It is not raised, just discolored. I have seen ringworm before, and it does not look like that. It is not filled with fluid and does not cause her discomfort. It hasn't gotten bigger either. Any suggestions? thanks |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Is this lighter round patch a shade of fur, or lighter pigmentation to the skin? Is there hair loss? Unfortunately, without seeing what you are trying to describe, I cannot even begin to suggest what it is. If it is just the fur or skin, without any irritation or topographical changes to the skin, it may just be her coloring. If at all worried about it, I would have her checked out by a veterinarian. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3395 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: anita garland my eight month old yorkie poo will not eat his food, i have tried to feed him out of my hand and mixing his food with warm water, and even tried adding rice. what do i need to do |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Anita, You need to take him to the vet. Is he acting lethargic? Is there any vomiting or diarrhea? It is hard for me to tell you what to do without seeing him or knowing more information. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3393 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: Eric Rounsley My 2 week old puppy has a large lump on his front right leg that extends up to his chest and from behind his leg to his neck. He has trouble breathing and is unresponsive.What should I do? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Eric, you need to bring your puppy in to a veterinarian immediately. I'm not sure what such a large mass could be, but possibly an abscess, or possibly something called puppy strangles, which is a form of an abscess in the lymph node under the chin. Any time an animal is having trouble breathing and is unresponsive, your first response should be to bring it in to be seen by a veterinarian. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3392 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: Anna I have a 18 month old Syrian Hamster. She has always had her reproduction cycles where by she secretes a white fluid but recently it has been non stop and has been accompanied by a very foul smell. I don't know if this is something that usually happens when hamsters get older or if it is something serious. She is fine in herself, eating, drinking and being active so I don't know what to think. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Anna, Hamsters can get pyometras which is an infection of their uterus. You need to take her in to see her vet so she can be examined and the discharge can be addressed. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3391 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: anon My toy fox terrier is really distant, won't lick me even when i put my face right near her, which makes her go nuts with licking fever normally. she seems lost too, and she won't lay down or sleep despite seeming exhausted. she won't go anywhere without me leading her, when she usually does her own thing. 10 yrs old. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Anon, you need to bring your dog in to be seen by a veterinarian. She sounds very weak, and that could be due to a number of illnesses. Another possibility is senility, but this cannot really be determined until many other things are ruled out. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3390 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: cheryl sears I have a 8 year old mixed toy poodle and shizu , she is spayed and today her urine was red, why is that? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: She may have a urinary tract infection causing there to be blood in her urine. There are other causes for blood in the urine as well (stones, masses, inflammation, etc). You should take her to a veterinarian to determine what the problem is. The staf at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3387 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: Alli Yesterday my cat seemed weird around 4 pm he came slowly walking across the street ( he usually runs) them I noticed hee wouldn't open his eyes n seemed a little oily I tried to give him food and Water. but he declined it(he never declines food) so as the night went on I noticed he still hasn't opened his eyes n was meowing non stop. N was lathargic and now this morning he is still lethargic wont eat has bad breath a warm nose and it seems to be a little runny and is having clear flem like bowel movements. I am unemployed and have no money to take him to the vet. What do you think is wrong with him. And what are so at home remedies for him. Please HELP! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: It is impossible to sya based on this history. Since he has been outside, I would worry that he may have gotten into something. A cat that doesn't open his eyes could be from a scratch, exposure to chemicals, dehydration to name a few. Unfortunately this cat needs to be seen to assess what may be going on. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3380 - Posted on: Wednesday. October 26, 2011 By: Mariah I NEED HELP ASAP!!!! My 7 day old baby rabbit is very weak and isn't eating properly... her mother killed the rest of her sibblings so i took her in and i've been feeding her every 2 hours and she seems dehydrated because I didnt feed her over night and now she's very weak and wont eat please tell me what I should do:(....!!!!???? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Mariah, you need to take this rabbit to a veterinarian that specializes in pocket pets/exotics. When nursing baby animals, you do need to try and continue their feedings frequently (every 2-3hrs) overnight. It's a lot of hard work, but babies this age need this frequent monitoring and feeding. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3379 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: kim Hi my lab is about 13 years old and has a fat pocket on his back. The vet pulled fluid out and told us its just a fat pocket, The other day I noticed it was larger about the size of a half dollar the following day he came to my husband and it had busted and running down his leg. It was white, brown and lumpy kinda like a pimple. after a few more days the brown stuff was a green color and smelled really bad. We put him on antibotics but it heals then gets large again and starts to leak out more and when I was cleaning it, it looked like a pimple that just poped. I dont know what to do for him. please help |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kim, the discharge from this cyst may need to be cultured to ensure that the antibiotics that were used are effective against the bacteria growing in it. If the cyst keeps rupturing, he may need to have this mass removed. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3376 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Sophie Hi, our 6 year old chihuahua is acting like she has puppies and is howling a lot. She has a history of phantom pregnancies but it seems she has skipped all the normal stages of changing appetite, nesting and lactating. She is hoarding toys like they are her puppies. She could have been 'got' by our neutered boy 6-8 weeks ago and has been on tablets to stop the effects before. We are worried about the strain on her body as it seems to be happening every season and I know she must be suffering some awful psychological effects. Is there anything we can do to help her? She just seems sad and frantic all the time. Thanks, Sophie |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: If she is spayed, pseudopregnancies should resolve... they are related to hormonal changes. You should take her to a veterinarian to determine what is going on with her. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3371 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Brittany Hey there. I have a 4 1/2 month old kitten who is always very very hyper and curious. Yesterday, I caught her nibbling chocolate. I immediately picked her up and put away the chocolate. This morning she was fine for a few hours but during into lunch time and the afternoon she has been sleeping alot. This isn't usual for her. She is shivering and acts like she is dehydrated but will not drink any water. What can I do for her? My fiance said that it could be just a cold. Im just worried. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: If she was just "nibbling" chocolate I doubt she could have eaten enough to cause toxicity. It is possible that she got enough to show gastrointestinal signs like diarrhea or vomiting. It sounds like she should be seen for an examination if she is not any better. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3368 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: kimberly my tedy bear hamster has this prtruding black huge circle and it just started pussing this smelly yellow goo what do i do if my mother refuses to spend money at a vet |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kimberly, It sounds like your hamster has a pretty bad infection or even a possible abscess. He needs medical care you have to take him to see the vet. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hosptial |
| Post #3365 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Sally My Mother has an 8 year old chuwawa with big ears, and long legs, (deer chuwawa) My mother called me conserned because when someone touches her ears they bruise...What can be causing this?? Thank You |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Bruising could be a sign of a blood disease. Unfortunately there are many causes like tick borne diseases, low platelet count or even low red blodd cells. this dog should be seen by your veterinarian for an exam and bloodwork. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3364 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Elisabeth My 9 year old yorkie just had a cyst removed from his side this afternoon and now he has swollen eyes. is this normal or cuold this be an affect from the anesthesia or could he be allergic to the pain meds? or is it something else Thsnks! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Facial swelling is often a sign of an allergic reaction. I would definitely return to your veterinarian to follow up. The staf at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3363 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Ariadna Ramirez Hi, my dog was recently spayed. And around the area it has become a blueish color. She also has two red spots by the area. She was spayed yesterday, and had the red spots yesterday, but today they are bigger. I'm not sure if I should be worried, or if it's normal |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Ariadna, It sounds like your dog may have some bruising around her incision site. I would still take her back to your vet so that they can be sure that is what is going on. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3362 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Aisia I have recently taken in a stray kitten that is roughly 5/6 months old. He has been welcomed into our family for almost 2 months now with no problems. He has had the best personality, is extrememly friendly and has been a wonderful addition. We have no other animals currently and up until yesterday Bentley was eating and drinking regularily and also using the litter box several times daily. Almost more than I liked.. :) He had very stinky bowel movements but none the less was overall a healty boy. Then 3 nights ago he had something yellow on the right side of his face as if he had either rubbed on something. That following night he was acting as if he didnt feel well. I watched his behavior and he seemed to have snapped back into his normal behavior like nothing was wrong. The day after he was back to his normal playful self, eating habits were the same. Then I noticed a small hairball that he had thrown up on the floor which was his first, so I thought maybe that was why he was acting kinda funny that prior night. Yesterday I noticed him acting really sluggish again. I also noticed he hadn't used his litter box in a day because we clean his box daily. Typically he has BM about 3-4x daily and urinates frequently. The last poo that was in his box is much smaller than his normal size BM's. Also the amount of the clumped litter from his urine is half of the size of his usual amount expelled. We keep him indoors only and we are very clean minus the random items being left until put away. Never dirty or chemical items left out or where they shouldnt be. I was watching him yesterday and he was walking very slowly almost as if he was dizzy or "impaired" and his balance was slightly off. I picked him up like I usually do which he loves and this time he pretty much fought to have me put him down. I set him on the bed with me so I could observe him and I noticed he was doing something with his mouth as if either his tongue was swollen, or throat maybe. I thought that he may have "dry mouth" due to lack of drinking water. So my husband had brought over his water bowl on the bed and I was pleased to see he chose to drink. We only feed Bentley hard food but because of his disinterest of wanting to eat I had my husband pick up 2 cans of wet food hoping this would peak Bentley's interest to eat. It worked!! He didn't eat much but he agsin chose to eat. Well we noticed this morning that he threw up sometime in the night and now he will not eat again. I can get him to drink his water still but nothing else. He continues all of the same symptoms he has had. I also tried putting him in his litter box and he immediately jumped out. I'm so nervous that he had gotten into something that we are unaware of seeing due to us house sitting at a friends home and knowing all that is "around." The positive to that though is our friend also has 2 dogs and a cat when she is here. Her animals are all fine. We are not in a financial position to drop hundreds of dollars to a vet. This being a reason as to why I didn't want to keep him originally but due to my heart and love of animals I couldnt leave him homeless at the hotel we met him at. Please, any ideas as to what could be wrong or what he could have possibly gotten into?? Also, what could I try doing for the time being to help assist in him returning to his wonderful and playful loving self?? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: This kitten should be examined by your veterinarian. I would be worried that he may have something caught in either the throat or stomach or under the tongue. Strings from bedding or even dental floss can sometimes be ingested and can cause vomiting and not eating. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3358 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: josie I was wondering if two dogs got stuck, would there be any sign of that? Maybe the females part would be swollen? I am asking because I just noticed my female dg is bleeding, and is clearly in heat now, and she was at a friends with an unneutered male while unsupervised. Ay help would be appreciated. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Bleeding can be a normal sign of her being in heat. However, it can also be sign of infection or other problems. You should take her to a veterinarian to be sure everything is ok. Unfortunately, there are no outward signs of a tie... you will have to wait to see if she is pregnant. Pregnancy can be diagnosed with ultrasound at 21 days and with xrays at 48 days. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3355 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Miriam My dog is a golden, in the last couple of weeks I noticed weight loss, inabilty to have a good bowel movement and saw worms in his stool. Also noticed a round ground under his skin on his rib cage. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Miriam, You need to take your dog to see his vet. He needs to have his stool checked and be dewormed. He needs a good physical exam and should have his growth check out. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3351 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Nicole I have a 6 month old English Pointer/German Shorthair Pointer mix, so bundle of energy. This morning she was acting really weird and out of character. When on our normal morning walk, she kept laying down. After getting back to the apartment, she normally bounds up the stairs pulling on the leash trying to hurry me along. This morning she would go to the end of the leash and sit waiting for me. Once we were back in the house, she went straight to the water bowl (normal) and started drinking, but then whined and layed down while she finished drinking. Is it possible she is just tired, or could she have hurt herself, or eaten something she shouldn't have last night? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Nicole, The signs you are describing are vauge and not specific for any one problem. Yes, it is possible she is tired or hurt. If she ingested something she shouldn't have USUALLY vomiting is noted. If you are concerned you should take her to a veterinarian for an examination. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3347 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Rachel My 3 year old Maltese female will not drink water and she is very lethargic. She also has some discoloration on her belly. She is eating sparatically. I am not sure what it could be? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I would worry that your small dog may become dehydrated if she is not drinking water. These signs are too vague to try and tell you what may be wrong. It would be best to have her examined by your veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3344 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Brittany I have a 6 week old puppy, Jade. I found laying in the kennel last night with her Mom. We believe the mom may have snapped at her. (she has done it in previous litters) and the puppy possibly suffered a concussion, her right eye is red, swollen, and looks crossed. Jade, is lethargy, won't eat at all, we finally got her to drink some sprite about 2 ounces, but now she won't drink anything. Jade tries to stand up but falls to right side, while trying to stand she refuses to use her right shoulder, and loses her balance. Any idea on what could be wrong? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Brittany, this sounds like your puppy should be taken to a veterinarian immediately. Even if I could diagnose your puppy's neurologic trauma via this description, there is nothing that can be done via the internet, so please bring her in ASAP. It is very possible that she suffered injury to her head that is now causing her to have neurologic deficiencies. And while such a small amount, I'm sure it won't do any harm, I would not routinely coax puppies to drink with sprite. Gatorade, pedialyte, icecubes, or low sodium chicken broth mixed with water are better options. Also, if Jade's mother reacts like this on a regular basis to her own puppies, I would not suggest breeding her again. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3337 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Kimmi herby My dog (3 year old chihuahua x jack russel male) lays down for a while (about 30 mins or longer) then cries/whimpers when he tries to get up and he struggles to turn him self round to get up. His poop is runny. Yet he runs round and walks properly without a limp or anything. He struggles sometimes to jump up onto my bed and down again, he can do it but he seems relunctant to. So then I pick him up. He's not been sick or anything like that. Its been happeningg for about 3 days. Please help. He means the worldd to me. Thank you. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kimmi, it sounds like there are 2 separate problems here...1 being orthopedic or neurologic, and the other being the runny stool. It is difficult for me to assess what may be bothering him just by your description, so it would be best for you to bring him in to be seen by a veterinarian. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3333 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Fran My boyfriend and I recused a kitten that was abandoned outside of a restaurant 2 and half weeks ago. She stills has the same cold from before, even though we have kept her inside and are only feeding her wet food and she is drinking plenty of water. My boyfriend is worried he may have seen pus leaking from her anus, though I have not. We have grown attached to her over the last couple of weeks and do not want her to be sick, but we also have another cat and are worried for his health (though currently he does not seem sick). How long will this cold last, if it is indeed only a cold? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Is this cat being treated for an upper respiratory infection? How old is this kitten? Has she been tested for Feline Leukemia virus? It is difficult to give you an answer although most upper respiratory nifections should resolve in 10-14 days if treated unless the patient is immuno-coompromised. If she has not been to a veterinarian it would be best to have this kittent checked out. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3331 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Regina The groomer shaved off my dogs tail uuggg man! what can I put on it to get it to grow back and thickening it up? Thank you!!!! |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Regina, Your question is a little bit confusing...did the groomer shave all the hair off the tail or did she actually shave the tail (bone and all) off. I'm sure that if you meant the entire tail was shaved off, you'd already be at a veterinarian to have her treated appropriately. If you just mean that all of her hair was shaved off from her tail then it will grow back with time, but I do not know of any product to speed up it's re-growth. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3328 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: mary spiller hello 9 months ago we adopted an elderly cross caniche bichon he is lovely but six weeks ago a labrador broke the fence and attack mellow ( our dog ) after numerous visits to the vets hes healed, but in the last week he has started wimpering , and barking at bed time & first thing in the morning is this related, or could it be a bad memory to when he was abandened, he was found wandering around the streets and put in a pound was about to be put down , when we adopted him , please help. He has'nt behaved like this before. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I would take him back to your veterinarian to follow up and be sure that he isn't related to the original injury. Whimpering can sometimes be an indication of pain. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3327 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Mark I adopted a male 2yr old Beagle Saturday. The paperwork shows he was neutered on the 18th Oct. When I got home from work and saw him for the first time I was surprised to see what I thought was testicles. I checked the incision and found the dog had been nibbling on the wound. My wife took the dog to the vet (which is one of the terms to adopting) and was told the incision looked good and the lumps in the scrotum were not testicles but blood. Apparently, this isn't anything to be concerned about at the moment as the blood is supposed to eventually disolve back into the body? Here's the thing...last night I noticed clear discharge coming from the scrotum. I squeezed the scrotum slightly to find it oozing just slightly with no holes apparent? He seems fine and is using the bathroom regularly. He eats just fine and is showing no other signs on anything unusual except maybe allergies. The vet gave us thity days of antibiotics and we are putting neosporin on the incision wound. He has an e colar on. Also, I am picking up a spayed (two days ago) 3yr old female Beagle in about four hours and I'm thinking this shouldn't be a problem? I'm more concerned about the running around in the yard which is about to ensue and wondered what your thought on that might be? Sorry if this seems long winded, but I wanted to be sure I covered all bases. Thank you for a great service you provide and God Bless. Mark... |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Mark, while some swelling of the scrotum after the neuter is normal, if you are seeing so much swelling that they are oozing fluid, that would concern me a little bit. Are you sure he wasn't recently licking himself when this was noted? What may help is to do a cool compress on the scrotum for a couple of days to help reduce the swelling, and then switch to warm compressing after a couple of days to help the fluid to dissipate. In some rare cases, the scrotum will need to be drained, or even rarer, infections can develop and the scrotum needs to be surgically removed. I agree that the new female may lead to a lot of playing and rough housing, and both should not being doing this until they are completely healed. Monitor them both closely, and keep them separated when not being monitored. If either of them continue to lick at their incision, they will need elizabethan collars to prevent this. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3326 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Jessica L Hello! My cat is 11yrs old and over the past month or two has been displaying problems in his hip region. He falls a lot when he jumps down and has been acting like he doesn't feel good. I haven't had the money to get him to the vet and I thought it just might be arthritis. However this morning I was browsing the internet and saw a list of poisonous plants and potato plant is one of them. I have some on my patio and sometimes he hangs out on the patio and could have possible eaten some. If so then it hasn't been extremely recent and has been in his system for a while so what could I do to cleanse his system? If it is arthritis, is there anything I can give him for pain? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Your cat should be evaluated. Bloodwork and radographs are needed to determine what may be wrong with this cat. Cat's do not metabolize medication well so there are a few medications that may be given for arthritis but none of them would be over the counter. The Staff At Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3325 - Posted on: Tuesday. October 25, 2011 By: Alysia My fiance's mother ownes a 11 year old pitbull who has a grapefruit size hard as a bone lump in her leg. What could this be? The lump has seemed to have caused her leg to seize were she can t move the joint it's locked and she limps. His mother seems to think it is due to arthritis and old age and she said that leg has ben injured in the past. The dog does t seem to be in any pain and also sleeps with her on a pillow top bed. This dog is his mother s life she financially can.t afford the vet but she would pay or do any thing for this dog. I think she is afraid to bring the dog in becae she doesn.t want to hear bad news. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Lumps can be many things... some are benign and some cancerous. Even benign masses can cause problems if they interfere with movement. It sounds like she needs to be seen by a veterinarian to determine what the best course of action is. The sooner she is seen, the better chance a veterinarian may have of doing something to help her... you should have her make an appointment. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3322 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: kelly My 2yr old dog from the terrior family was sick twice last night.. And when I woke up this morning he seemed withdrawn and also quite worrying.. He can't seem to move his back legs they have gone jellified and he walks a few steps and collaspes ! He is also shaking a lot.. He was jumping around fine last night. What is wrong with him??? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kelly, can he use his hind legs at all, or is he dragging them when he walks? Either way, he sounds very ill...either so dehydrated and weak from whatever his causing his vomiting, or possibly paralyzed. You need to bring him in to be seen by a veterinarian as soon as you are able for an exam, diagnostics, and treatment. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3320 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Michelle My nephew sat on my bearded dragon and now she has a lump on her back between her hind legs. She can move all her legs but is she going to be fine? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Michelle, I don't know if your bearded dragon will be okay. I would need to perform an exam and probably take some x-rays in order to tell. It is good news that she is walking and using all of her legs. Limit her activity and continue to monitor her if you can't take her to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3319 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Molly McLaughlin I just got a mini lop on Friday it is now Monday and I have been giving her celery lettuce leaves and apples. I noticed that she has soft smelly stool stuck to her tail and feet and I started giving her her pellets but I read online that if she has diarrhea it could be very serious. It just started today and I switched to her pellets right away. I am very worried since the sites I have been reading said that baby bunnies could die in a matter of hours. I am wondering if she will be okay. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Molly, Yes, baby rabbits can go downhill very quickly. In addition to feeding rabbit pellets, your rabbit needs to have access at all times to Timothy hay that is at least 1 and 1/2 inches in length. Fruit products should be kept to a minimum and used for treats only. You may supplement the pellets and hay with dark, leafy greens. I would suggest bringing your rabbit to a veterinarian in addition to the diet change. Supportive therapy (fluids, thermal support, antibiotics) may be indicated. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3312 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: caroletta my 9yr chihuha is eating but not drinking she is loosing weight cant hardly move what should i do i dont have money to take her to vet about 3yrs ago i took her and he said she had leukemia she got well he said it could come back she was not eating at that time though. her appitite is fine |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Caroletta, I'm sorry your dog is sick. With a history of cancer, there is a high liklihood of recurrence. You may need to consider her quality of life if treatment isn't possible (as with most cancers it isn't). -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3309 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Crystal mejias I just rescued a kitten with what I was told to be a birth defected paw.I dont think hes older then five weeks old but to be safe i'll say hes no more then eight weeks. The kitten doesnt seem to be in any pain what so ever and gets around with no problems what so ever but I'll be taking him to the vet within a week or so to have it checked anyway. And well i was just wondering if its something that could be fixed or will his paw or leg be amputated? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Crystal, if he is getting around without any issues, and it does not look like it will cause him pain or discomfort as he gets older, then there would be no reason to amputate it. Not being able to see it, I cannot say for sure though, that will have to be something that you discuss with the veterinarian that looks at him. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3307 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Thomas Adams I have a male beagle that is six years old. He is acting like he has to go to the bathroom all the time which is unusual behavior for him. When he is laying around and he gets up there are small droplet spots of urine where he was laying. He seems rather lethargic and doesn't stay in one position very long. There is no whimpering or whining but I can tell he doesn't feel good. When he is sleeping he shakes or jerks a bit but I'm not completely sure that he doesn't do that normally. I just am watching him more now so I might be seeing things that already were there. Any help would be much appreciated... Thank you. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Thomas, This could be an emergency so you need to get him to the veterinarian as soon as possible. It could be a partial urinary blockage and this needs immediate attention. Hopefully it isn't as it may be a simple urinary tract infection, but from what you are describing I would be more concerned about an obstruction. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3306 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Hank Hello, I have a 10 month old lab mix who was neutered 6 days ago. Yesterday he seemed almost like his old self and I took him on a short hike in the woods. This morning I woke up to him being cold and vomiting during the night. I took him to the vet. His temp was 98 he was very weak and dehydrated. The blood work showed his kidney was fine, his liver was a litf his blood sugar was low. They put him on warm iv fluids and he improved. But the vet couldn't find anything wrong. He is home and although he is feeling better his tail is low. The vet thought maybe he ate a mush roo Does that sound right to you? Do you think this could be related to the neutering surgery? I really regret it now. Do you have any ideas or suggestions? Thank you |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: It seems like a long time after the surgery for this to be related to the neutering. Toxins would affect the liver. How low was the blood sugar? Certain chemicals like Xyltiol which is in sugar free gum can cause dog's blood sugar to drop and cause vomiting. Hope this helps. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3305 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Savanna About 4 days ago my 5 year old fixed cocker spaniel started havin problems with swelling on the lower vulva, she has constantly been chewing/scratching it (like a dog would if they were trying to get a flea) so I took her to our vet, he said it was probably just an allergic reaction and to give her benadril for a few days and she would be fine. That seemed to work the swelling has gone down alot but tonight we noticed some new symptoms, it now has a black tip and slight cecreations, do I need to take her back to the vet or is it going to get better on its own? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You should definitely take her back to the veterinarian to determine what the black tip and secretions are... better safe than sorry!! The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561- 439-3220 |
| Post #3303 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Martha we have a female Lab who is pregnant, she is due in about 3 weeks, but today she wouldn't eat, and just lays around, well she does that all the time. but we are concern cause she never go's without eating. She is about 1 1//2 years old and this is her first and only litter. So should we be concern or is it normal? We are feeding her puppy food, and extra stuff that we got at petsmart. Thank you. Martha |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Martha, have you tried offering her some of her favorite treats? If not, and this goes on for a prolonged period of time, (ie more than a day), then I would bring her in to be checked out just to be sure that everything is going smoothly with her pregnancy. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3300 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: kyle isak my 13 week old pit has been havving a small drip on the tip of his penis after going to the bathroom. its a yellow gerrn in color and reminds me of puss from an infection. there is no smell and he dosnt seem to be acting funny. should i be consearned and take him to the vet or is this normal with puppies? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kyle, This is normal and is termed smegma. As long as there is no smell and it isn't copious, he will be fine. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3298 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Debbie I noticed early in the summer I could feel my 12 year old cats spine.(He is indoor/outdoor) He was eating fine and acting normal by my standards so I just let him be. Around the beginning of October he was turning away foods that he typically loved. I took him to the vetrinarian and they wanted to run many tests. I didn't have the amount of money needed for all the tests so I just did the feline leukemia test.(It came back negative.) They said he was dehydrated so they gave him fluid that went under the skin. They also treated him for fleas. The next night I noticed he was breathing sort of heavy. I was concerned so I took him to another vet 2 days later. They did an xray.(He wet himself during the xray.) They had to give him oxygen. The vet came in and showed me the 1 xray they were able to get and based on that he said there was a mass or something in my cats stomach but he could be sure what.He suggested taking him to ER to have them remove the fluid or whatever the mass was from his stomach. His other suggestion was to euthanize him. I opted to take him home.The vet warned me that I would probably end up in ER. He didn't think my cat was going to be ok. The next day was rough. His breathing seemed worse and I was sure he was going to die so I made an appointment with the vet. I was sure I would have to euthanize him but I couldn't bring my self to do it. I rescheduled the appointment but again I cancelled. By afternoon He was doing so much better. His breathing problem has not subsided however and I am growing increasingly concerned but I know I can't afford the bill. So I am looking for advice. What could be wrong? Please help. I love him dearly. It's hard to accept losing him because I can't afford another vet bill. |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: There are many things that can cause increased respiration in the cat- pain, anemia, fluid in the chest, cancer to name a few. If there is a mass in the stomach, it sounds like this cat may have cancer. Unfortunately this is a difficult decision but you also must do what is right for your cat. It may be a more humane decision to let him go. The Stadd at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3296 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: sosoft my chihuahua has developed small bumps under coat and is vomiting |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You should take him/her to a veterinarian to determine what the bumps are, as they can be caused by many different things. Vomiting can also be caused from many things as well. They can be pretty sick and dehydrated from vomiting, so you should take him/her to a veterinarian as soon as possible. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439- 3220 |
| Post #3294 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 my dog had this lump by his balls and when I touch it he pees. But it goes away after he pees a lot. What is it? And should I take him in? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Is there more than one lump? ie two symmetrical lumps that get larger with excitement? If so, this sounds like the bulbo- urethral glands that are normal organs of the canine male genital tract. They are present in both in tact and neutered dogs, and nothing to be concerned about. However, if there is only one lump...this does not quite fit the picture, so I would bring him in to be seen by a veterinarian to be sure. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3293 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Meaghan My puppy ate some liquid laxer and I don't know if she will be ok and my family doesn't have hundreds of dollars to spend to take her to the vet.. So will she be ok?? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Meaghan, I dont' know what liquid laxer is. Your best bet will be to contact poison control to find out what to do. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3292 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Gabi Mu chihuahua got spayed 2 years ago. A couple months ago we noticed black things poking out of her scar where she had stitches. Her bet said it was probably internal stitches surfacing but they are still coming out. Is this ok? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: If these are the internal stitches then these should resolve over time. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3289 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Loki For about the last 24 hours (all of last night and when got back this morning) my 9 year old dog has been having trouble coughing about every five minutes, and when he gets enough up in his throat, he has puked out white/saliva bile least 10 times since last night. The only thing I think he could've gotten into was an old bone of his, maybe tearing up, though still have yet to see the shreds of the bone in any of the bile, it's like he just keeps coughing up saliva to get something out and is having trouble breathing up 5 minutes. I don't know if I should take him into a vet today (cause fear of expensive xrays and antibiotics) or wait another day or two to see if maybe whatever he's trying to cough up gets cleared out of his throat? Thanks for any recommendations, he's really worrying me. :( |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: You should take him to a veterinarian as soon as possible. Coughing/retching/vomiting can be very serious... but there are many different causes. A veterinarian will need to examine him to have a better idea of what may be causing it. You can ask your veterinarian for an estimate before proceeding with anything additional diagnostics/treatments. The staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3288 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Kim My 13-ish year old dog (mostly Heeler - she's a pound puppy) has recently started eating Kleenex whenever she can get her paws on some. She even ate a used Bounce dryer sheet the other day that fell out of the laundry I was folding. This is definitely a new habit as she has never destroyed anything by chewing...even when she was a puppy, she only used her own toys. She has taken to trying to get into garbage cans now, just to see if there's Kleenex she can snack on. Could this be a sign of something more sinister? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Kim, This is definitely an odd trait for an older dog to pick up...some older dogs will have "pica" if they have a mineral or blood deficiency where they will eat dirt or metallic objects. However, I cannot think of any instinctual benefit an animal would gain from eating kleenex! Is she eating other things, like foods that she normally wouldn't scavenge for? An increased appetite can also be a sign of some underlying endocrine disorders such as diabetes and/or cushings disease. Last, but not least, I may think that this may be an early sign of some senility issues. I would take her in to have an exam and labwork performed. If senility is a concern, there are some neutraceutical products that can be used to help improve early signs of this...one that we carry here is called Novafit. Simmons Veterinary Hospital, 561-439-3220 |
| Post #3287 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Jakob Joergensen My Weimaraner bitch sometimes acts like she can't breath. She likes 'clunks' says gisp - gisp - gisp. She then runs around and tries to eat ... especially green stuff. If no green stuff (vegetation) is around, she starts on dust balls and things like this. It does not occur often, but it is happening more and more frequently. Why is this? What is wrong? Can I help it in any way? Thanks for all ears! Jakob |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Jakob, I'm not sure what you are describing; clunking and gisping is not something I'm familiar with. There ist he possiblity that she has a reverse sneeze; you can search for this on the internet and see if it resembles what your dog is doing. Regarding the eating of plants and other things, I would be sure she is on a high quality dog food that is balanced in nutrition/minerals. To be safe, I would take her to a veterianarian to have the breathing evaluated, however. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3285 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: Cortney My chocolate lab has a larger (about the diameter of a quarter) fluid-filled sac just below his anus. He also has swelling at the base of his tail. Max has itched the fur off of his lower back and tail. He has itched his skin so raw that it bleeds! Now, we discovered just yesterday that he has fleas, and we are treating that problem today, but he hasn't had them for more than a week, and the itching and hair loss have been going on for two months or better. Not to mention the sac near his anus, which has been there for over a year now. We have considered lancing it ourselves, but don't want to make matters worse. We are trying to avoid the cost of taking him to a vet, but we will do so if necessary. PLEASE HELP!! I should also mention, Max is 10 years old |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Cortney, I would not lance any fluid filled sac near the anus by yourself. You run the risk of infection, pain, localized trauma/denervation that can cause fecal incontinence. If it hasn't been bothering him and hasn't gotten larger, you could leave it alone, especially since he is so old. The gold standard of treatment would be surgical removal, however, since there is the possiblity of cancer in an older dog. Regarding the fleas, treat both the environment and all animals in it (careful - some dog flea treatments are TOXIC to cats). If you don't see improvement in the area of his tail head, you may need to take him to a veterinarian for antibiotics and/or anti-itch medications. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3283 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: david loyd i have a 6 year old long haired german shepard. she messed with a skunk and got sprayed. took her to the groomer had her bathed and cut.also had the anal glands done. now she dosnt have any energy or dosnt want to eat. could this be a side effect of the skunk or having the anal glands done? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: I honestly don't think either of these would cause an animal to be that lethargic. I would have this animal seen by your veterinarian. The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |
| Post #3280 - Posted on: Monday. October 24, 2011 By: lAaiqa Hi my 9 week thorough bred lab had her innoculation and dewormer on saturday since then she appears to be sick. She is vomiting and appears to have no appetite. is this normal? I'm really worried bout her. She normally is quite active. Now all she does is sleep. Please help! Laaiqa |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Laaiqa, While it is normal for puppies to a little sleepy after they receive vaccinations, it is not normal for them to be lethargic and vomiting for 2 days after. I would bring her back in to be examined. She may be having an abnormal reaction to the vaccines or it may be completely unrelated, as puppies tend to find ways to get into all kinds of trouble. Please let us know if we can be any further assistance, 561- 439-3220 |
| Post #3277 - Posted on: Sunday. October 23, 2011 By: jon canale my 2 year old choc lab female is peeing when she is resting, she has been neuterd, she does it on the couch, bed wherever what should I do ? |
| Response by Simmons Veterinary Hospital: Jon, First you need to rule out a urinary tract infection. A sterile sample of the urine needs to be analysized and cultured. If an infection is ruled out then you're left with incontenence. A younger dog that has developed incontience may have it from decreased estrogen after spaying. There are medications that can help with this. Start by bringing your dog to a veterinarian. -The Staff at Simmons Veterinary Hospital |