My 14-year-old dog has been frantic for a few days, hiding in corners, shaking, and acting as if she sees something that frightens her. She also has a strange odor. What could be causing this behavior, and what can I do to help her until I can get her to the vet?

July 30th, 2024

My pit/boxer just came back from a heavily flooded river bottom with a single, fairly large (3/8 x 3/16) puncture wound on her forearm that is swelling the entire leg and foot with a red area increasing in size around it 1 1/2" x 3". She found a displaced desert rat and attacked it. She also swam extensively in fast current with branches flowing by as well as being swept into thorny palo verdes and desert trees and bushes. What should I do about her wound?

January 16th, 2024

My 13-year-old dog had ACL surgery last year and recently had her spleen removed. In the last couple of weeks, she has been constantly thirsty, panting a lot, experiencing occasional incontinence only when laying down, has a fatty tumor between her back legs, a poor appetite, and dislikes walks. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

May 18th, 2024

We have a 12-year-old husky/shepherd mix dog. She seems to be in great health, not overweight, and very active, but in the last two months, we have noticed she occasionally shivers with her whole body, including her head, very quickly. The shivers last only about one second and happen at least 3 times a day, but they do not seem to bother her. We are wondering if this could be a type of seizure or if it is normal for older dogs. Should we be concerned, and what should we do next?

September 21st, 2023

My female Rottweiler has spots of blood in her urine and has had diarrhea. She is 9 years old, spayed, not lethargic, and has no vaginal discharge or vomiting. She is urinating frequently and seems to be in discomfort. Should I take her to the emergency vet or wait until tomorrow?

July 25th, 2023