- Is it normal for a vet to take a hamster’s rectal temperature? Mine screamed and I’m really concerned.
I brought my hamster, Toast, to an emergency vet tonight because one of his eyes was watery yesterday and is now completely shut. During the examination, the vet took his temperature rectally...
81 points29 comments7 d ago
- I came across colloidal silver at my favorite pet shop… bad sign?
Pretty much the title. Vet recommended Cosaquin for my 10yo dog, asked if they had it and the shop lady said, “No, I wouldn’t carry something like that. Most of what we have is herbal…” The way...
46 points14 comments2 d ago
- Vet won’t write script for meds they sell
I’ve had my horse on equioxx for a while now, and recently realized it is significantly cheaper to order from chewy as opposed to my vet. I reached out to my vet about filling the script through...
43 points38 comments1 d ago
- My dog has to be put down, but I can't do it.
My 10 year old male German Shepherd, Moose, is having health issues. He's losing weight rapidly, we can literally feel his bones and skull through his skin. Not in a normal way. He lost all...
26 points10 comments7 d ago
- Dog ate a whole rotisserie chicken
Bones and all, we can’t find any scraps or even the string that ties the legs together. I’m not sure what to do. She is 6 years old, 56 pounds, black mouth cur mix. We are monitoring her closely....
19 points27 comments3 d ago
- Our vet was arrested for practicing without a license. Should we look into checking our dog's healed spaying for abnormalities?
Species: Dog \ Age: 2.5 years \ Sex/Neuter status: Spayed, roughly 7 months ago \ Breed: English Cocker Spaniel \ Body weight: 37 lbs \ History: Healthy female, AKC registered from ethical...
19 points3 comments6 d ago
- Is $7,000 vs. $1,500 for a vulvoplasty worth the difference in safety?
My 10-year-old Golden Retriever needs a vulvoplasty due to a recessed vulva and recurring urinary issues. Multiple vets have recommended the procedure. Our regular vet quoted approximately $1,500,...
18 points28 comments6 d ago
- Chewy vs vet filled meds
My cat is on two medications (a steroid and chlorambucil) that my vet can fill in office or through a local compounding pharmacy. Chewy sells them for much less. Is chewy a decent pharmacy option?...
17 points55 comments5 d ago
- Kitten ingested Lily flower - will he survive?
I got some flowers last weekend and left it on the dining table in the kitchen. I thought my cat wouldn’t be able to get to it. I stepped outside without closing the door to clean his litter. When...
14 points9 comments2 d ago
- Was it negligence or just a fluke?
Hi everyone, I hope you can help me with some questions that have been on my mind for the past few days. In mid-September, my cat (3M, neutered) started peeing in tiny drops. We rushed him to a...
13 points24 comments5 d ago