I have a 45 lb dog named Wyatt who injured his rear leg while running through the woods. The injury appears to be a superficial laceration about 4cm long with minimal bleeding. I have cleaned the wound with peroxide, applied pressure with a bandage, and given him Tylenol 250mg. He was able to bear weight initially but is now limping. My concerns are: do sutures or staples have a time limit for application? Do we need antibiotics, and can we obtain them tomorrow? Can I use dermabond on dogs?
January 5th, 2024
We have a 2-year-old Pitbull named Eli who hasn't eaten since the day before yesterday, is drinking a lot of water and vomiting it back up, has difficulty pooping, and his back left leg tenses up after trying to poop. He also seems lethargic. Additionally, our 7-month-old Mastiff mix is showing similar symptoms but is still energetic with diarrhea and frequent vomiting. Both dogs had a recent fast food change. What should we do?
January 14th, 2023
My dog, Rudy, has a sensitive stomach and has been experiencing yellowish diarrhea and small amounts of blood in his stool. He has not vomited and has normal energy and appetite, but he is not drinking enough water. What could be causing this and what should I do to help him?
February 22nd, 2023
My dog, Danni, a 4-month-old wire-haired pointer weighing 30 lbs, may have licked gear oil from my boat. She threw up and was lethargic, but seems better now. Is she okay, and what should I do?
April 25th, 2023
My older dog, Toshi, has thrown up his food four times a few hours after his last meal. He is moving slowly, having trouble staying lying down, and seems to be in discomfort. He was recently on gabapentin and galliprant for an infection but had fully recovered. He is on a prescription k/d diet and takes blood pressure medication. What could be causing his symptoms and what should I do?
February 28th, 2023
My dog, Zia, age 13, has been vomiting several times this evening and is now dry heaving. The vomit was more foamy and wet, and there was food in it. We're not sure if she ate anything unusual. What can we do to help her?
July 6th, 2024