I'm not sure if my dog, Goldie, a 13-year-old overweight dog, has bloat. She recently had a slightly swollen and tight abdomen, but it resolved after defecation. Additionally, I noticed her heart beating loudly and quickly, which I could hear without putting my ear to her chest. She also had mammary cancer in 2015 and now has a small, hard bump near the surgical area. Should I be concerned about these issues?

February 18th, 2024

My dog has a dry cough that sounds like a husky's cough. It started about 2 days ago and is not constant. He has not been around other dogs recently, except for last week when he was groomed. Is this an emergency, or can I bring him in tomorrow for a cough reducer?

April 14th, 2023

Our lab puppy, Loki, had a massive abscess burst around 6pm tonight, causing him to be in pain and unable to settle. We are booked into our vet first thing in the morning, but he has been pacing and won't settle. What can we do to help him until we can see the vet?

May 2nd, 2023

I have a 16-17 year old mini Yorkie named Willie who has tachypnea, a slight cough, decreased appetite, and is less active but still alert. His respiratory rate is approximately 60/min with abdominal involvement. What should I do given his age and symptoms?

April 18th, 2024

I have a 109lb 11-year-old American Akita named Kuma. He has been sneezing for five days, which is different from his usual seasonal allergies. His sneezes are explosive and multiple, his nose is very drippy but clear, and his eyes are running more than usual. He is constantly licking his nose, and his activity level and eating patterns have not changed. He also has seasonal skin issues that appear in the underbelly. What could be causing this and what should I do?

February 3rd, 2024