Vet Q&A

My one year old boxer just ate a NexGard 5 days after her last dose. Will she be okay?

NexGard has a large margin of safety if as dog gets or eats multiple doses. Monitor for GI upset and feed a bland diet for a few days to settle the stomach. Your dog will likely suffer no ill effects.

I accidentally gave my 9 pound dog a double dose of Nexgard. Will it hurt her?? Is she going to be ok???

Thank you for contacting PetCoach with your question about Birdie. The good news is that Nexgard is a very safe drug. No adverse reactions were observed in healthy Beagle puppies over 8 weeks of age when treated with 5 times the maximum dose repeated 6 times at intervals of 2-4 weeks. She should be fine! I hope this helps!

My dog as she is pushing out poop it looks like a red ring. once finished her anus is normal

This is pretty normal. I wouldn't worry unless you notice excessive licking of the area or scooting which could mean anal glands are clogged. That would require expressing from a professional groomer or veterinarian.

My dog has red, swollen bumps between her private area and stomach. What's going on?

Swollen red bumps on the belly or near the private parts are most often caused by a bacterial skin infection called [pyoderma](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/staphylococcal-pyoderma-1/). This often happens in dogs that have underlying [allergy issues](https://www.petcoach.co/article/food-allergies-vs-environmental-allergies-whats-the-difference) or other skin problems. If the bumps aren't bothering her much and she is acting normal otherwise, you can get a [topical antibiotic spray](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-wound-and-skin-care-for-dogs) labeled for dogs at Petco or online. Use this on the affected area 2-3 times daily until the bumps are gone. If there is no improvement in the rash in the next 3-5 days, or if she is itchy or painful or having any other symptoms, then I would recommend having her examined by a vet as she may need oral antibiotics or other prescription medication to treat the problem.

I noticed that my dog has a few raised bumps on the fur on her back. I don't see any fleas, and there aren't any bumps under the skin. I also don't feel anything unusual when I pet her. Is this cause for concern? She takes Zyrtec daily, but has no other health issues.

Hi and thanks for using Boop by Petco! Sorry to hear about Zora having this problem. These bumps resemble something called folliculitis which is a bacterial infection of the skin but the infection has spread down into the hair follicles. This may resolve without any treatment but if the conditions worsens or spreads, you should take Zora to your veterinarian. The causes of this are many including unknown or idiopathic causes, allergies, external parasites, etc. Your vet can evaluate Zora if it spreads or worsens. They will likely advise some oral antibiotics, possibly something more than Zyrtec for itching, medicated shampoo to flush the hair follicles, etc. Good luck with Zora and just keep a close eye on these areas.

Will a dog that gets pregnant during her first heat survive pregnancy and delivery? My dog is 1 year old.

In a normal [pregnancy](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/pregnancy/), there is no reason to believe that a healthy bitch would die during pregnancy or parturition (delivery). Of course any pregnancy can have risks no matter at what age and sometimes, [delivery](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/dystocia/) can be impeded, which can cause problems which, if not addressed in time can cause the death of the bitch and/or litter. If you have any reason to believe that your dog has problems during pregnancy or labor (foul discharge from the vulva, fever, lethargy, anorexia, general malaise) take her to a vet immediately for a complete exam.

How long does it take for the Seresto collar for dogs to work?

According to Bayer, Seresto collars kill existing fleas on dogs within 24 hours after being applied. From that point onward, re-infesting fleas are killed within only two hours. Regarding ticks, infestation prevention with new ticks is effective 48 hours after the collar is applied, while re-infesting ticks are repelled or killed in 6 hours. Hope this helps!

My dog just ate a small band aid should I be worried about it

You can give your vet a call, and bring Justice in for the vet to induce vomiting if she ate the bandaid within the past 2 hours. If it has been over 2 hours, all you can do is wait and see what happens. You will need to keep an eye on your dog’s stools to see if the object passes through your dogs system as well as for signs of fresh blood or mucus. Fresh blood or mucus indicates inflammation within the large intestine while dark black or tarry looking stools indicate bleeding in the upper digestive tract. If your dog’s stools become black then your dog should see a vet immediately. If your dog begins to vomit, has a lot of diarrhea, becomes unresponsive to you or squats without having a bowel movement then you should take her to the vet immediately as well. As long as your dog is acting normally just monitor your dog closely to be sure the object passes through your dog's system. It probably will pass through his system with no problem though.

Why does my dog chew his feet?

Dogs may chew on their feet for a number of reasons. The most common of these is underlying allergies to either environmental or food allergens. Nearly anything can cause an allergic response, and these reactions in dogs typically lead to itching, which often manifests as chewing on or licking the feet. Other causes of foot chewing include foreign material in the paw pads or nail beds, infection in the skin or pads of the feet, problems with the toenails, pain, or obsessive behavioral issues. A trip to the veterinarian is best in order to examine your dog’s feet, perform any necessary diagnostic tests, and determine the best course of treatment. Allergy management strategies, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, or anxiety medication may be needed to help get your dog’s foot chewing under control. Finally, I suggest you check out [this article](https://www.petcoach.co/article/most-common-reasons-why-dogs-chew-their-paws/) for additional information about this common behavior.