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My dog is a very active Therapy Dog making about 20 visits a month. Since doing this I have met many people. Now friends, one told me I should do a monthly head to tail check up in case she catches something before her regular vet checkup. Ho
Yes, checking her regularly is a good idea. You will mainly be concerned with things that she could pick up or spread from her visits like ringworm and parasites. Basically, run your hands along her whole body checking for any lumps, bumps, rough patches or hair loss. Push her fur backwards so you can actually see her skin. Look particularly close around the base of her tail/lower back, groin, arm pits and in between her paw pads. Looks for any redness, flaky skin or waxy debris. Also be sure to look inside her ears for discharge, redness or sensitively. Lastly, keep her on flea (possibly tick as well) and a heartworm prevention to decrease the potential for parasites. Interceptor is a great heartworm prevention because it gets most of the intestinal worms as well. Trifexis is a great product that gets fleas, most of the intestinal worms and heartworm all in one pill. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My dog Smokey has always been a bit small , he won’t stop chasing his tail even when it hurts him and acts very low.... his head is always low and his ears are never up ,
If he is chasing his tail I would recommend having his anal glands checked. Sometimes if they are full it can make dogs feel uncomfortable. If a Pit Bull's ears are not cropped they are usually always hanging a little. If he isn't acting right a veterinarian visit is warranted. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My pit bull has a long tail. Around the 5th joint, the hair has rubbed off, I believe from sitting. Can I wrap it with vet wrap until the hair grows back? Plus, there is a growth on her left hip
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. As far as the tail lesion goes, it could be an infection so I would recommend having her checked by your veterinarian if it continues to be an issue. I do not think wrapping it is going to help. Good luck and have a good day!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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PLEASE HELP ME. Right now my dog is walking all over the house crying and whinning. He also follows his tail a lot like something bothers him in his butt area. I have no idea what it could be. He's an inside dog, but most of the day he is kept outsid
Considering your description he is either try to defecate something (whose passage may be painful) or he has a problem with his anal glands (severe inflammation or infection). It is possible as well that the pain is coming from the lumbosacral area. Unfortunately without checking him, it is not possible to give you more specific advice at his stage (unless you send us more descriptions or pictures of the area). Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My dog had cancer in the past yes but he just turned 11. Tonight he started tugging at a new growth on his tail. I need help on what to do.
Place an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent licking or chewing until he sees the doctor. A fine needle aspirate or other biopsy can be done to collect samples for pathology. This may provide a diagnosis. Treatment options can be discussed once results are returned.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
