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My Golden Retriever has had a cold for over a day—runny nose yesterday, now also sneezing. What cold medicine is safe and suitable for a Golden Retriever?

Runny nose and sneezing are common cold symptoms in dogs, often joined by coughing, fever, rapid breathing, poor appetite, and lethargy. A vet-approved canine cold medicine can help; seasonal changes or chills are the usual triggers, so treat promptly to avoid complications.

Q&A 📅 September 25, 2020
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My 5-month-old Pomeranian has developed scabs on the tips of its ears that haven’t broken open yet — is this a skin condition?

Ear-tip crusting in young dogs (roughly 5 months to adulthood) is most often a fungal skin infection. These infections are persistent and need a fairly long treatment course, but a pet-safe topical antifungal ointment applied to the cleaned, clipped area usually resolves it.

Q&A 📅 September 25, 2020