I am having second thoughts about putting my 9-year-old dog to sleep after he was diagnosed with severe anemia, possibly due to babesiosis or immune-mediated anemia. Despite multiple blood transfusions and treatments, his condition worsened. I am feeling intense guilt and wondering if I made the right decision or if there was more I could have done. Could his condition have been caused by a ruptured spleen due to a previous trauma?

July 2nd, 2023

My dog has been shivering, panting, acting quiet and not feeling well, with no fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. Her nose is wet, gums are pink, and she hasn't been eating much. She recently jumped off the bed and limped, but now seems fine. What should I look for and do?

May 8th, 2024

My dog just got accidentally poked in her eye. Her eye has turned bluish on about 3/4 of it and is a bit hazy. She is acting normally and it is not watering, but I am not sure if it will heal on its own.

January 24th, 2024

My dog got sick early this morning. I attributed it to eating a rawhide, but this evening, his left side of the snout and under his snout are swollen. Is this something that could wait until the morning for help, or do we need to take him to an emergency care facility?

February 1st, 2023

Our 13-year-old spayed indoor cat has been diagnosed with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) after a violent fight with another cat, which caused sudden lameness. She is currently on Metacam for pain management. Can IVDD appear this suddenly, and should I request X-rays of the legs to rule out a fracture?

November 22nd, 2023