My 10/11-year-old boxer has a histiocytoma in his outer ear canal, causing a bad, smelly infection. Our vet recommended exploratory treatment with partial removal followed by a second operation, but I'm unsure if this is the best approach. I've tried alternative treatments that initially reduced the lump but now it's as bad as ever. I'm worried about the dog's age and the potential for the mass to be malignant, which could spread if removed. What is the best course of action?

December 6th, 2023

Can ciprofloxacin be used instead of marbofloxacin for treating a dog with an elevated white blood cell count indicating an infection of unknown origin?

November 1st, 2023

My 13-year-old dog, who was recently declared in great health after a vet visit with blood work, has been taking excessively long to pee and has had a few accidents in the house. Is this just due to old age or could it be something more serious?

June 19th, 2024

I have a 2 1/2-year-old female Havanese who stopped eating 17 days ago. She has been diagnosed with IBD and has been through multiple treatments including exploratory surgery, IV fluids, and various medications. Despite these efforts, she continues to lose weight, has diarrhea, and vomits. She is now very weak and refuses to eat. What should I do to help her?

May 28th, 2024

I have a 10-year-old Rottweiler who has been hacking deeply for a few months and recently started licking the carpet, which I associate with nausea. I changed his dog food around the same time, but I'm not sure if that's related. He has no known health conditions except for some limps that the vet doesn't think are cancerous. What could be causing these symptoms?

November 8th, 2023