I have an 8-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback named Elsa who is suddenly having difficulty maintaining her balance on surfaces other than carpet. She was also angry this morning and could only eat a few bites of food before retreating. About 6 months ago, she was diagnosed with a condition where she couldn't absorb protein from her food, leading to weight and muscle mass loss and periods of fluid retention. She is now on a daily regimen of steroids. What could be causing her new symptoms and should the veterinarian be aware of her previous condition?

March 17th, 2023

My 15-year-old York Terrier named Fez gets really weak, to the point of collapsing, after pooping. He had a severe episode on Monday, and I thought he had a stroke. I took him to the vet, who conducted blood work and several skeleton x-rays, but everything came back okay. What could be causing this weakness, and is there anything else the vet should be aware of?

July 16th, 2024

How much Pyrantel Paste should I give to my dogs, and what are the dosage instructions for each dog based on their weight?

July 26th, 2024

My dog had a deep dental cleaning and is now pooping gel-like blood. He is a toy Yorkie, barely five pounds, and was kept at the vet longer than expected. His blood work was normal, but he is now lethargic and has been pooping a lot of gel-like blood since the procedure.

July 24th, 2023

My 13-year-old yellow lab, Jake, is throwing up bile and liquid daily, eating very little, and has been experiencing major hip pain. The vet prescribed tramadol and gabapentin, but my wife stopped giving them to him due to stomach upset. Jake is losing weight fast and becoming lethargic. What could be causing this and what should I do?

February 6th, 2024