My adult lab chewed the top open on pool algaecide and made a small puncture hole in it. A little dribbled out and he must have ingested a small amount because he started throwing up. He couldn't have had much because the bottle still feels full. It is Algaecide 40. It is late and getting him to a vet would be hard. Is there anything we can do to help him, and do you think he will be okay?

May 30th, 2023

My 6-year-old pug, Pierre, is sporadically exhibiting symptoms such as dragging both hind legs, not responding to calls, difficulty going up stairs, delayed waking up, and not immediately going to his food or treats. These symptoms are intermittent, and sometimes he is completely fine. What could be causing these symptoms, and what steps should I take to diagnose and treat the issue?

July 30th, 2024

What would have been the effect of Torbutrol (Torb) on my dog, who was experiencing a sudden adrenal surge due to an adrenal cancer, during the four hours she was at home before being taken to the ER? Specifically, how did the Torb interact with the adrenaline rush, and did it provide any comfort or relief?

September 18th, 2024

My 15-year-old dog has suddenly developed hot spots, despite taking tacrolimus ointment daily for SPK in his eyes, eating high-quality dog food, having normal labs including a thyroid panel, and being free of fleas or parasites. The vet diagnosed him with OCD and prescribed anti-itch medication, but there has been no improvement after a week. What could be causing the hot spots?

June 29th, 2023

Our younger dog, Diesel, is urinating blood after our dogs had a bat that they must have killed during the night. We are worried that this could be caused by the bat and concerned about potential health risks to our 4-month-old baby. What could be causing the blood in Diesel's urine and should we be worried about diseases that could affect our baby?

January 3rd, 2023