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I see no reason why you can't your dog bred via fresh chilled AI for less than $1,000. A few things to consider: Progesterone assays are used to approximate ovulation timing and confirm ovulation. A single progesterone test is not going to help, so if you go the progesterone route, plan on doing mor...

Choosing when/if to spay is all about mitigating risk: Risk of unwanted pregnancy Risk of malignant mammary tumors Risk of CCL rupture or musculoskeletal issues Risk of certain tumors in certain breeds Risk of middle-age urinary incontinence Risk of pyometra Risk of bloody vaginal discharge staining...

You left out some details, as in how are her stools? Has she been dewormed? As others have alluded, you'll find far fewer problems with a healthy underweight dog than an overweight one. When I ask dog owners "how much are you feeding him/her now?" I usually get the answer in number of cups/day. That...

I agree with your vet that the blood work is fairly unremarkable, especially for a dog as sick as you describe; however there are a few quirky things that may fit part of larger puzzle. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure you two will come up with a plan for diagnostics that will get to the bottom of it. M...

It would be hard to have leptospirosis or other infectious diseases and not have them show up somewhere on your blood work, but I'm assuming the blood work included a CBC and serum chemistry. I'm curious what the dog's blood sugar is during the first two episodes. Has anyone run a urinalysis or done...

It is a synthetic opioid but can be used for chronic pain, so yes, long-term. It's cheap, easier on the liver, and can be used in conjunction with NSAIDs. If a patient is in need of long-term therapy with tramadol, it is often a situation where the side-effects of opioid use (constipation, tolerance...

It can be administered daily, but the profession is trending to more judicious use and supplementing it with other medications, like tramadol, so that it can be given less often. Not all vets are on board with this practice, for sure. Many will keep prescribing it as long as the dog is comfortable. ...

I think zrp makes a good point; each dog with Addison's is unique. It depends on whether your case is typical or atypical Addison's, whether your dog's disease is being well managed on medication, etc. Theoretically, it's possible to return to some high intensity activity, but that's a conversation ...

Yes, it works for mild to moderate pain associated with arthritis and post-hunting soreness. It's a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can be administered long-term and requires a veterinarian's prescription. Long-term use can cause liver damage and overdoses can be toxic to the kidne...

An infectious disease SNAP 6Dx test is not a bad idea, nor is the suggestion to have the vet take cervical (neck) x-rays. What were the "other blood tests" they ran with the ultrasound on the second visit? It does seem like your vet has done a job at this point in ruling out some obvious causes. I'm...

Certainly. Coat, color, undercoat and growth/shedding cycle all have a genetic component, but are also nutritional, metabolic, environmental etc. Excessive is a subjective term; is there shedding to the point of bald spots on the flank or back, or just excessive compared to your female? The level of...

I was hoping someone would suggest glucose, as that crossed my mind as well. That would be covered by your chem 15/electrolytes panel, so your vet would have noticed if it was low. From what I've gathered, it reads as if the OP's vet has made some reasonable recommendations, as have the other member...