Vet Q&A-SmallAnimal

Hello, I have a mixed breed dog. She's a chipin (mini pinch.- chihuahua) she's 1 year old, a week ago she got her rabies and microchip done and since then she hasn't been eating well or hasn't been hungry at all. What can I do? She's still energetic and plays around but she won't eat. All she wants to or eat is a few peanuts. Thank you for your answer

This is a quite generic but concerning sign. Differentials are many, from gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example) like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort. The approach must be logic, starting from offering different kind of food. A check up is needed if inappetence last for more than 24hours. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Good Day to you sir. Sir can you which breed dog should I get? My situation is like this- I live in a rented 1 BHK house. The dog cannot be noisy, as per as landlord I'm gonna raise the dog with my own money, so budger will be pretty low Also vet is in another city, so I can't go on a regular visit I'll have to attend classes, so the dog will be left alone for max 10 hours 5 days a week. The dog should be cuddly (plz) Also, I love in India, with average temparature 34°C Sir plz advice me. Plzzzz

Hi. Given your requirements I would recommend that you search for an adult dog to adopt. A puppy would require frequent trips outside to become housebroken and typically may bark more. Young pups also require visits to vetfrequently for vaccines. Many breeds or mixes fit your other requirements. It's best to evaluate the animal by individual personality and temperament. You will want a dog that is fairly laid back and not high energy as it will be left alone for long periods. I'm unsure if there are shelters or places to adopt adult dogs in your area. If so many are usually very willing to help educate you and help find the dog best suited to your needs.

Hello there! I'm Adora the mother of my little kitten (Latte) that I just received as a gift. She's half Himalayan half Persian breed. She's only 4 months old and I feel like she mistakes me for being her real mommy by licking my fingers and face. It doesn't bother me but *I would like to hear some general tips for this specific age and breed. Thank you Adora

Hello Adora! Congrats on your new kitten! Latte is licking you because she is showing affection to you. She's letting you know that she likes you, it has nothing to do with mistaking you for her mother. This is a normal behavior, and not something that I would be concerned about with her. At this age, I would be sure to be feeding her a high quality kitten food. Brands I recommend include Royal Canin, Hill's Science diet, Purina ProPlan, or Iams. Make sure she gets lots of love and attention from you, and play with her on a daily basis. Also make sure she is up to date on her vaccines, and put her on flea treatment and deworming treatment. I would recommend having her seen by a vet for a health check. I hope this helps!

I have a 50 lb dog , and 2 small Jack Russel's the problem is he likes their small breed food better than his own. Will it be ok for him to eat small breed also

Small breed food should not do any harm to a medium breed dog unless he has any specific medical conditions which require him to be on a specialised prescription food. Food for larger breeds can be supplemented for joint health and made with larger kibble for dental health so you may be loosing these benefits depending on the brand you are feeding

hi, i currently own a spur thighed tortoise but sometimes i feel guilty because she is on her own and has nothing to do other than walk around eat sleep and bath so i was wondering if it would be safe to own another tortoise, the same gender but a different breed (horse field tortoise) would this make my tortoise happy? i am fully prepared to take care for two tortoises at the same time thanks kate xx

Tortoises do best in single housing systems. They live completely alone in the wild. Adding another turtle may cause unnecessary stress, fighting, and potential spread of disease. You can consider adding enrichment for Georgia such as various fresh edible plants or revamping her enclosure.

I have a12 year old Alsatian Breed dog.He has been facing problems with his hind legs and feels great discomfort walking ,standing after some rest,jAnd jumping has become impossible for him.Please suggest some cure.

He does sound like he is in pain, and this may be caused by arthritis. Arthritis is common in older dogs. I would take Moti into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose if he is suffering from arthritis, and can give him some pain meds for it. Rimadyl (an NSAID) is a good drug to give to help with the symptoms of arthritis. I also recommend giving him glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate supplements. They provide the necessary nutrients for cartilage repair and function. Use of them helps relieve some of the symptoms of arthritis, and you can use it in conjuction with Rimadyl to help maximize relief from his symptoms.

Our dog tested positive for pancreatitis after vonitting a small amount of blood 2 days ago. She seems to be herself from an energy perspective and has not thrown up since. Because there was blood would this be considered a severe case of pancreatitis? Will she always be prone to more episodes of pancreatitis? We believe she is around 6 or 7. 25 pounds and a mixed breed. Can dogs live a long healthy life after an developing pancreatitis?

Dogs can live a healthy and normal life with pancreatitis, although symptoms may seem severe when a crisis happens, it is usually very treatable. the presence of blood in the vomiting does not indicate that her case is more severe than others but nonetheless almost every dog that has been diagnosed with pancreatitis will be prone to these crisis in the future, although with being very strict with the prescription diet you can minimize those episodes to a minimum.

What the most probably disease according to this symptoms on my dog? Vomit ( yellowish - bile) No appetite Sticky -like poop Blood urine for one day only Profile: Last vaccination date on 5/12/2017 2 years old Male Mixed breed

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I noticed in one of those pictures that his stool is really diarrhea and is black (which usually means a sign of bleeding). Vomiting and diarrhea can occur secondary to conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, dietary indiscretion, parasites, among other possibilities. In addition, black stools can be indicative of bleeding into the small intestine or stomach which can happen secondary to an ulcer for instance. Bloody urine can be the result of an infection, stones, tumors, among other possibilities. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. At the very least they can start him on medications to make him feel better and check his hydration status. In the meantime, keep water available at all times to try to prevent dehydration. Good luck and have a good day!

Hello. Are you able to tell me what breed my cat is from these photos?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Ella. She is likely a mix of breeds known in the United States as a domestic short hair cat. However, I suspect she is predominantly Russian Blue. I hope this information helps!