My male Shih Tzu, Patches, born May 30, is hiding under the couch and whining. He started doing this about an hour ago, and normally he's very energetic and plays with my other dogs. What could be causing this behavior, and what should I do?

June 20th, 2023

I have an 11-year-old male Chihuahua mix named Sami who has been experiencing diarrhea (very wet/yellow-brown) and vomiting (mucus/food) after eating boiled chicken with rice. The vomiting started about 20 minutes ago, and he had diarrhea a day or two earlier. There were ants in his dry food, which was thrown away a couple of days ago. Sami is otherwise energetic and doesn't seem to be feeling bad other than needing to go out more often. How should I address this issue?

February 3rd, 2024

Our older dachshund, Flower, has had a completely clouded eye for a couple of years now. It’s not bothered her other than she can’t see out of it, but the other eye is fine. Tonight, she has developed a small fluid pocket on the center of her eye. What do you think causes this? Can I wait until after Christmas to take her to the vet?

June 16th, 2024

I have a 7-year-old German Shepherd who had bright red diarrhea yesterday. I am concerned it could be canine parvovirus or hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, especially since she may have ingested a mouse that had consumed mouse bait. Today, her stool is normal in color and firmer, but still slightly on the verge of diarrhea. She is lively and shows no signs of pain. Should I monitor her condition or take her to a vet?

June 24th, 2024

Our 40 lb English Springer broke into a plastic jar of Parmesan cheese on the counter. There was about 3 oz remaining. The jar is shredded at the top, the lid is separated and intact. My primary concern is shards of plastic. What should I do to ensure the dog's safety and prevent any potential injuries from the plastic shards?

November 27th, 2023