After getting home from work, I found one of the 943g of Cadbury chocolate mini eggs wrappers on the ground torn apart. Most of them were gone, but there was still about 1/6th of the bag left. My dog is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, weighs about 60lbs, and I do not know when she ate them, could have been within a span of 10 hours. Right now she is asleep and her heart rate is normal. Should I let her be? Or should I take some sort of action immediately?

September 21st, 2024

My 2.5-year-old goldendoodle has had hairballs twice in the past. Currently, he is not eating and is not his playful self. I am wondering if he has a hairball. He had an annual check-up with tests for parasites just 2.5 weeks ago, but during the past 10 days, he does not seem to be himself. Is there something I could give him that would help get rid of a hairball?

June 5th, 2023

I have been told there is a possibility my Silky-Yorkshire terrier mix may have pancreatitis. He vomited about 4 weeks ago (1-2 tablespoons of frothy light yellow emesis) and has not demonstrated to be in any distress. He has been on the same dog food for 2 1/2 years (Mr. Van Patten's) and he does not appear sick. Is this normal with even a tentative diagnosis of pancreatitis?

December 23rd, 2024

I applied Tea Tree Gel to my dog's skin a couple of weeks ago, and it seemed to calm her irritated skin, but I panicked and wiped it off. Now, I'm hesitant to use it again without proof that it was the cause of the improvement. My dog is currently on Benadryl and a special diet, and I'm trying to avoid using immunosuppressants like Atopica or Prednisone due to their potential side effects. Should I continue using the Tea Tree Gel based on the previous positive outcome, or should I wait for more conclusive evidence?

February 27th, 2023

Can you provide information about the overdose of flea and tick medication for dogs?

April 20th, 2024