Recent Questions by Dr. Gary

Hello. My 6 year old pet free roam dwarf rabbit is sitting still in one spot, not moving, drinking, eating or relieving itself for 24 straight hours. What should I do?
JA: Hi there. I'll do all I can to help. Have you noticed any changes in the rabbit's appetite?
Customer: not eating at all. Won’t even take a treat.
JA: Could the rabbit have eaten something unusual?
Customer: Doubt it but not impossible.
JA: What's the rabbit's name and age?
Customer: Willow. 6 years old.
JA: Is there anything else the Vet should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: This is very out of character. Usually moves about, always takes treats, eats well and relieves itself often.

I think ear infection. Keeps shaking her head all night. This is 3rd night and won’t stop.
JA: I'll do all I can to help. What type of animal are we talking about?
Customer: she is a mix. Mostly a rat terrier
JA: Have you spoken to a vet about the ear infection yet?
Customer: No. Looked it up
JA: And what's the Rat Terrier's name and age?
Customer: Remi. 3
JA: Is there anything else the Vet should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: otherwise healthy. Right eye has a little sleepy stuff in it last 2 days but more today.

My bunny just chewed on part of my caladium leaf he seems okay but he’s cleaning himself. What can I do?
JA: I'll do all I can to help. How much of the leaf did the bunny chew? Do you know his weight?
Customer: He’s a mini Rex and just the tip I can’t send a picture but maybe a 1.5” equilateral triangle
JA: When was this? Has he thrown up since then?
Customer: he has not thrown up it happened minutes ago
JA: And what's the bunny's name and age?
Customer: he’s 5 and his name is shadow
JA: Is there anything else the Vet should know about Shadow?
Customer: He seems okay for right now but I don’t want him to get sicker