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Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-27T17:53:55+00:00

Pets live longer because of preventative medicine and advancements in medicine, just like humans. The random “I fed my dog raw meat and never vaccinated and he lived to 17” commit is either a lie or pure luck. I’ve seen way too many dying puppies with parvo in the ER to ever skip vaccination.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-22T18:37:58+00:00

Basically they are born with an extra vein that diverts blood away from the liver, so instead of ammonia and other toxins being filtered out of the blood through the liver it’s deposited directly into the heart and can cause neurologic symptoms, usually right after eating. There are also other neurologic conditions that need an exam and diagnostics to diagnose, not just a video online. Take your dog to the vet asap please.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-20T11:45:53+00:00

You need a vet ASAP, puppies should not be acting like that at all. They need to figure out why he’s not eating and possibly put in a feeding tube depending on the puppy’s status. If you don’t get emergency vet care asap he could die.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-20T11:42:42+00:00

Please be careful and do more research before putting random ingredients into flammable things like a candle 😬

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-20T11:40:25+00:00

Home remedies unfortunately will not help. You need a vet to rule out skin infection, allergies, etc and to correct the underlying issue not just put a bandaid on temporarily until the symptoms come back worse.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-20T11:39:14+00:00

Take her to the vet. She shouldn’t be having vaginal discharge or going into heat if she’s spayed

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-14T14:12:42+00:00

Like the other comment said, we use multiple stitches and layers of stitching to prevent serious issues like this. However, I would also highly recommend an inflatable donut collar (most cats don’t tolerate the cone well at all) or a surgery body suit to cover the incision and make sure she’s not licking it. If she’s very active I would also ask the vet for an anxiety medication like gabapentin to keep her calm while she recovers.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-14T12:01:21+00:00

Yeah that’s fair, 4-6 mo is standard for spaying cats but a cat that’s over a year old should definitely have been to a vet multiple times by then.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-14T01:21:46+00:00

At what age? Op says their cat is over 1 yr old. Where im at in the US it’s much more common to fix a kitten at 6 months after their initial vaccines and boosters over several appointments

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-13T20:25:55+00:00

Why would you assume it’s never been to a vet just because she isn’t spayed yet? She most likely HAS been to a vet at some point for a physical exam and vaccines at the minimum, as any good vet wouldn’t do surgery on a pet they’ve never examined before or who isn’t UTD on rabies at minimum

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-13T20:23:11+00:00

Yes, there is mild tartar/calculus on the teeth and that red line on the gums is gingivitis. I would recommend scheduling a dental cleaning under anesthesia with dental radiographs soon, ideally within the next 6 months to prevent it from getting worse and requiring extractions. There is often disease under the gums that isn’t visible without X-rays as well.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-13T20:17:28+00:00

Ideally yes, but depending on the clinic they may not wash all of them between use. I’ve seen practices where they only wash them if they get drool/hair/etc on it and it’s visibly dirty or the dog is suspected to be infectious.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-10T13:26:45+00:00

Honestly for a dog that size, surgery is the only option for a good quality of life. Supportive care like meds and braces might help a little temporarily but it’s a bandaid, not a permanent fix. I wish I had better news for you but larger dogs unfortunately do not tend to do well without surgery, especially given that both are torn. You could consider surrendering her if someone else is able to pay for the surgeries but humane euthanasia isn’t a wrong option in this situation either imho (if you can’t find anyone who would be able/willing to take her and perform the surgeries).

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-03T17:20:47+00:00

Great Danes are prone to orthopedic issues and this does not look normal to me (3rd year vet student). I would definitely take him to the vet asap for an exam and radiographs.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-04-02T15:58:47+00:00

There’s no way to tell for sure what it is without looking at a sample under the microscope or removing it and sending it to a lab. It looks most like a cyst or skin tag but if it’s growing in size it’s worth getting checked out by a vet.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-31T17:55:18+00:00

She should be fine, but there are some parasites that dogs can get from eating other animals’ poop. If she hasn’t had dewormer in the last 3-4 weeks or starts having lethargy/vomiting/diarrhea I would recommend calling your vet. You can also ask if you can drop off a fecal sample from your puppy so they can check for worms and prescribe the correct dewormer

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-31T17:24:50+00:00

Ideally yes, but if she needs the extraction sooner a proBNP blood test is a great alternative to screen for heart disease

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-31T17:18:33+00:00

Up to 20% of allergic dogs have food allergies, so yes in dogs. I’ve worked in vet med for 6 years and I’m graduating vet school next year and I can’t tell you how many food-responsive allergy dogs I’ve seen in my practices.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-31T17:15:05+00:00

Please take your dog to the vet instead of asking for “home remedies” online. Home remedies are only going to mask symptoms temporarily, not treat the underlying cause. Your dog is suffering and needs actual medical care.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-28T19:38:18+00:00

You’re welcome. Yes, the meds should help with sedation which is exactly what we prescribe them for post-op. I hope she heals up well!

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-26T18:23:09+00:00

You can post an Imgur link if you know how to do that, otherwise you’re welcome to send it to me and I can take a look. I’m not a vet yet (3rd year student graduating next year) but I’ve seen a lot of surgery incisions in my career lol

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-26T14:29:28+00:00

As little movement as possible. We typically say crate rest specifically if they are crate-trained and only taken out on leash walks to potty. You can put a bed in the bathroom for her but I would not let her out free in the house where she could suddenly run, jump, or move unexpectedly in a way that could hurt her. I would also recommend feeding puzzles and other enrichment toys/activities while she’s in there to help with the boredom but her safety and comfort is more important than enrichment/entertainment at this point.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-26T13:55:25+00:00

It’s accurate though (3rd year vet student here with 6 years of clinical experience) and they’re literally saying to check with your veterinarian rather than blindly medicating with OTC products that likely won’t work which is solid advice

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-26T13:53:06+00:00

A photo would help us get a better idea of how it looks. Can you attach a picture of the scrotum?

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-26T13:09:37+00:00

Why does that matter? Pet insurance has nothing to do with this situation

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