Please recommend to me a veterinarian in the Boston area that specializes in large dog breeds. [more inside]
posted by shannonigans on Oct 21, 2009 - 3 answers

New London NH filter: Question about cell phone coverage and veterinary services in New London NH specifically. [more inside]
posted by mmw on Aug 26, 2009 - 5 answers

Recommendations for veterinarians in Austin, Texas please? Ideally somewhere I can get an appointment after 5:00pm or on a weekend. Someone who is good at recommending food for a kitty with a sensitive tummy would be great. [more inside]
posted by marble on Jun 2, 2009 - 8 answers

Cat pee question of the day: My cat is thousands of miles away from me, staying with my family due to circumstances beyond my control. They are OK with looking after him, except for that he pees and throws up everywhere. [more inside]
posted by amethysts on Jun 1, 2009 - 9 answers

My cat is very sick. We went to the vet and were incredibly unsatisfied. Please recommend an awesome vet in the South Hampton Roads (preferably Norfolk or Virginia Beach) area. (Also, if you have ANY idea what's wrong with my cat, please give me an idea, because I'm sick to my stomach with worry.) [more inside]
posted by srrh on May 31, 2009 - 19 answers

When should we consider euthanasia if our cat is not (visibly) in pain? [more inside]
posted by amicamentis on Mar 31, 2009 - 24 answers

My friend's bulldog just ate a 4 inch square piece of Shamwow before we could stop her. Is she in danger? Should we make her throw up? Is it going to swell in her stomach? Has anyone had any experience with dealing with this?
posted by Tesseractive on Mar 16, 2009 - 15 answers

My elderly, FIV-positive cat has a strange black bump on his neck. I can't find anything similar online and the vet dismissed it as a blackhead about six months ago, but it got bigger. [more inside]
posted by xenophile on Mar 7, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking for a way to allow people to schedule their vet appointments via the web. [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Nov 26, 2008 - 3 answers

A good vet in or around Providence, RI? [more inside]
posted by miriam on Nov 7, 2008 - 4 answers

For minor pet health questions: suggest websites that are comprehensive & user-friendly? I'd like to avoid unnecessary vet visits. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Oct 30, 2008 - 10 answers

Will the drug that my vet prescribed kill my cat? It's unapproved for use in the US. [more inside]
posted by Braeog on Sep 23, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me be a better veterinarian [more inside]
posted by ebellicosa on Aug 10, 2008 - 44 answers

What are our options for our pet rat's (maybe) tumor? Today we noticed a what we think is a tumor on our 3.5 year old female fancy rat. It's under her left armpit and about the size of a grape. From googling it seems as if tumors are a common occurrence in female rats, and this is probably a mammary tumor. We were wondering if any of you had any experience with this sort of thing or possible recommendations for small animal veterinarians in the Atlanta area. We are hoping not to euthanize her.
posted by goHermGO on Aug 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Is this an emergency? Not peeing or pooping, sitting funny, grunting, looking really uncomfortable: is my rabbit ok until tomorrow or should I pay the extra $200 for an emergency appointment? [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman on Jun 15, 2008 - 31 answers

Vet for a bunny in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on May 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Does my dog have a hot spot? What should I do about it? [more inside]
posted by katemonster on Mar 24, 2008 - 4 answers

What is the best way to deal with a "mean cat" as far as vet visits and administering medication? [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand on Mar 13, 2008 - 19 answers

My son's 5 yo male cat had surgery yesterday to correct a severely blocked urethra. Has anyone else gone through this, and have any tips on diet/lifestyle to prevent recurrence? [more inside]
posted by mozhet on Feb 14, 2008 - 16 answers

Can you recommend a good online pet pharmacy? [more inside]
posted by Stacey on Feb 13, 2008 - 4 answers

My cats usually eat Royal Canin Urinary S/O food. The vet was out of it on Saturday, was supposed to get more in today but didn't. My cats are hungry. What's the best alternative that I can get at a regular pet food store (Petsmart is closest)? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Feb 11, 2008 - 15 answers

Puppy has developed bald patches on head and face. Antibiotics prescribed by vet a month ago haven't helped. Should the puppy's owner have a very expensive biopsy done, or just leave it alone and hope it goes away? [more inside]
posted by Ruby Doomsday on Jan 16, 2008 - 19 answers

Do our mostly-indoors, otherwise healthy cats really need to have their teeth cleaned at the vet's once a year? [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Dec 27, 2007 - 19 answers

Does my cat have a chronic respiratory infection, or is it possible she just naturally has poor breathing passages? Ever since my partner and I adopted her and her sister in August she has had periodic coughing and hacking fits that have been relatively unaffected by three separate rounds of antibiotics. Now I wonder if maybe she just has the equivalent of a deviated septum, or whether it's time for hospitalization. [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Dec 13, 2007 - 13 answers

Veterinary Opinion Filter. Meeting with an orthopedic specialist next Tuesday to discuss partial tear of our 7.5-year old boxer's cranial cruciate ligament (rear right) and potential partial tear of the left as well. What are the right questions to ask the vet and are there any feasible alternatives to TPLO surgery? [more inside]
posted by ajr on Sep 26, 2007 - 3 answers

I have two cats, both with a mild respiratory infection, and the drugs the vet gave us aren't making much sense to us. Can anyone help explain? [more inside]
posted by Braeog on Sep 19, 2007 - 8 answers

Cat Owner Filter: Is it worth it to take one's cats to a "cats-only" vet? [more inside]
posted by Rosie M. Banks on Jul 16, 2007 - 16 answers

I've never had a cat as hard to pill as this one. What can I do to get her to take her pills? [more inside]
posted by mendel on Jul 1, 2007 - 31 answers

Tips for getting a sick pussycat on a feeding tube to eat by mouth again (and a cautionary tale)? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Jan 26, 2007 - 34 answers

Dog in sudden, mysterious pain. Going to see the vet as soon as possible, but want to be as prepared as I can be. [more inside]
posted by treepour on Jan 25, 2007 - 13 answers

What is it like to be a large animal/rural veterinarian? [more inside]
posted by internet!Hannah on Jan 2, 2007 - 5 answers

What the heck was wrong with my mom’s cat? [more inside]
posted by weirdoactor on Dec 8, 2006 - 7 answers

Moving to the Boston area, need some recommendations for doctors and a vet. [more inside]
posted by disaster77 on Nov 30, 2006 - 5 answers

Mom's older Siamese cat has unusual ailment for over 1yr. Anal opening spasms shut causing backup necessitating repeat deostipations by vet. Any other suggested treatments? [more inside]
posted by swiffa on Oct 10, 2006 - 8 answers

How much is it going to cost to get a new puppy completely vaccinated? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero on Sep 20, 2006 - 14 answers

I am 32 and I recently decided that I would like to become a veterinarian. As I am getting on in the "picking a career" years I have a few questions. I only have a B.A. in Psych to start with. Would it make sense to go to school to become a vet technician or vet technologist first? I'm a little lost on how to get started with the whole thing.
posted by josher71 on Aug 9, 2006 - 16 answers

Posted for disillusioned: DogAnemiaFilter: (Asking for disillusioned) My dog has a low red & white blood cell count. Expectations? Experiences? Help? [more inside]
posted by twiggy on Mar 8, 2006 - 5 answers

1. Am I wrong to think that $110.00 is too much to pay the vet for a 10-minute appointment to look at my cat's eye and hand me a 3.5 gram tube of erythromycin ointment? 2. If the answer to 1 is "yes," can you recommend a good vet near Newton Upper Falls, MA, USA? 3. What's the etiquette for changing vets when you think that your vet is more than competent but you don't want to pay his prices anymore? [more inside]
posted by Mayor Curley on Feb 16, 2006 - 24 answers

I think my dog ate a penny. Has this ever happened to you? What should I expect at the vet? [more inside]
posted by Roger Dodger on Jan 26, 2006 - 21 answers

What is the name of the medicine or medicines that vets prescribe to fight the worm inside cats that looks like a small white grain of rice? [more inside]
posted by mediareport on Dec 6, 2005 - 11 answers

Can you help me figure out what is wrong with my dog? He is sick.... [more inside]
posted by snowjoe on Nov 21, 2005 - 10 answers

Just moved to Seattle -- any recommendations for a good veterinarian or vet hospital? My cat will probably need some diagnostic work, so I'd prefer a facility that has specialists. I am hoping to find a place in North Seattle (Maple Leaf/Northgate area) but can drive anywhere.
posted by _sirmissalot_ on Oct 3, 2005 - 10 answers

Someone at work has just asked me a bizarre question that I can't find an answer to - can horses (and in fact any other animal) actually throw up? (+)
posted by longbaugh on Jan 11, 2005 - 30 answers

Cats and Cataracts. Does anyone have any experience or expertise in regards to cats with cataracts? [more inside]
posted by y2karl on Sep 7, 2004 - 5 answers

MoggieFilter: My cat keeps coming home injured. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by Zed_Lopez on Aug 22, 2004 - 11 answers

Our three cats have fleas and worms. We've tried a couple of over-the-counter products, but they haven't helped (especially with the worms, which are our biggest concern). The vet wants to sell us expensive remedies, of which we are very skeptical. Before we shell out big bucks for the stuff the vet suggests, are there other things we should try? What has worked for you?
posted by jdroth on Jan 17, 2004 - 13 answers