When my dog breathes deeply and exhales, he shakes or shivers, enough that I can feel it when he's lying next to me. He seems otherwise normal, eating and drinking well, with no vomiting or diarrhea. What could be causing this?

February 20th, 2024

This morning my dog was digging in the yard and ripped the top of a nail off on one of his paws. It's hanging like a pried fingernail. What can I give him over the counter for his pain, and what should I do about the nail?

August 15th, 2023

My female dog was just diagnosed with B-Strep Group G, UTI. What causes this? Is this dangerous? The culture shows about 10 meds that would work. Which one is recommended that is not real expensive? She showed resistant to only Amikacin and Tetracycline. Thank you, Mel.

November 26th, 2024

My dog's blood work showed a liver problem, and after a negative Cushings test, an ultrasound confirmed liver disease. She was prescribed metronidazole 500mg, but I'm concerned because everything I read says this can cause liver damage. What should I do?

February 16th, 2024

Our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has CHF, which is responsive to Taurine, and Chiari Malformation. She is on multiple medications, including Pimobenden, Lasix, Enalapril, Taurine, Methocarbamol, Tramadol, Prilosec, and Zanax. Her Chiari Malformation seems to be helped by increasing her Lasix dosage, but her persistent cough has worsened, and a recent chest X-ray showed tracheal narrowing without water retention. The Vet prescribed Tussigon, but it hasn't helped her cough. Should Tussigon help, or is there something else we can do to alleviate her cough?

April 26th, 2024