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VerifiedHi, I'm Dr. Herwick. I am happy to address your concerns. I will let you know that without examining your pet, legally, I cannot diagnose or prescribe anything. The website will automatically ask you to schedule a phone call, that is not necessary.
Usually, I gather a thorough history and discuss your concerns in depth. However, based on what you have shared, I am concerned. Your pet should be taken to an emergency veterinarian right away. Diabetic animals can go into a diabetic crisis very easily, and if she is vomiting then her blood glucose will not be regulated appropriately. If she does have cardiac disease, then she needs a full work up with radiographs of the chest, full bloodwork, and an echocardiogram. I recommend that you take her to an emergency veterinarian ASAP for diagnostics and appropriate treatment.
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