My dog had a myotomy for cricopharyngeal dysphasia and has been experiencing aspiration pneumonia, vomiting, and aerophagia. She has been readmitted to the hospital multiple times and is currently on medications including meropenem and GI motility meds. She needs to have her feeding tube aspirated every three hours due to aerophagia, and she is still coughing and lethargic after 18 days at home. I am unsure about the appropriate activities for her and whether techniques like coupage are safe or effective. Additionally, I am concerned about the impact of cisapride on her ability to burp and the overall management of her condition, including the 24/7 aspiration schedule. What should I be doing to help her recover and manage her symptoms effectively?

November 4th, 2024

My 12-week-old puppy, Nikki, has developed bumps under her fur on her back, is itchy, agitated, restless, and not acting like herself. She has had 3 doses of Benadryl today, which initially seemed to help but the symptoms returned. There are no signs of fleas. What could be causing this and what should I do?

August 4th, 2024

My dog was scratching her sides, then started crying and licking the air. What could be causing this behavior?

March 14th, 2024

Our 9-week-old Yorkie, Smokey, is coughing and sneezing. What should we do?

May 2nd, 2023

My dog, Buster, had TPLO surgery 9 weeks ago and has been on Gabapentin and now Trazadone. He has become very aggressive, snapping, growling, and even biting family members. He is normally a friendly dog and not human aggressive. I am concerned about the use of Trazadone and the potential for serotonin syndrome. What could be causing this sudden aggressive behavior and what should I do?

September 8th, 2024