Our 14-year-old dog, Sammy, was diagnosed with Cushings, which unmasked significant pain. He is not using his left paw, has strained back hips, and is unable to walk much or jump down from furniture without assistance. He has been constantly whimpering for the past day. We've tried tramadol and Rimadyl for pain, but they haven't helped. We are considering stopping the Cushings treatment and focusing on pain management. Is it possible that allowing cortisol levels to rise again could improve his pain management? Are there other pain management options we should consider?

August 29th, 2024

We picked up our Border Collie, Jewel, from the kennel yesterday and she acts like she's been hurt. She doesn't seem to recognize us and is having trouble trusting us. What should we do to help her?

March 6th, 2024

My rat terrier is almost 15 years old and has been throwing up a yellow liquid anywhere from once a week to every couple of days now. He also seems to try to clear his throat by coughing or gagging several times a day. What might be the cause of this problem?

December 6th, 2023

My 2-year-old Australian Shepherd, Chance, is peeing dark red blood with no visible cuts and no signs of discomfort. He has been escaping from a farm in AZ and recently moved to TX. My other dog, a Catahoula, has blood in his stool but not urine, and both dogs are behaving normally. What could be causing this and what should I do?

April 13th, 2023

My 5-year-old cocker spaniel has been very lethargic, showing no interest in playing, and growling when approached. He has been walking slowly and hesitantly with his tail between his legs. This behavior started after I came home from the ER, and he had shown similar behavior earlier that day. He has been eating and drinking normally, but I'm very worried about him. What could be wrong, and what should I do until I can take him to the vet?

July 21st, 2023