My 4-year-old dog has been in labor for about 12 hours. In the last two hours, she has become frantic, clingy, and I see very small amounts of dark green mucus and a tiny amount of blood. This is her third litter. Just saw her push uncontrollably for the first time 5 minutes ago. Is this normal or should I be concerned?

June 21st, 2023

My dog stayed at my in-laws' house in a canyon in San Diego. When he came back, his left eye was only about 75% open, his eyelashes were scratched raw from his paw, and his paw was a little red. What could be causing this and what should I do?

October 4th, 2024

My dog, Jojo, is having trouble defecating and has experienced diarrhea and vomiting after eating. He is acting normal, has no pre-existing medical conditions, and weighs 15lbs. Last week, he had his teeth cleaned, a couple of teeth pulled, and a wart removed. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

August 31st, 2024

My dog has lymphoma and is undergoing the CHOP protocol. Today, I noticed a little jelly-like blood in his stool. My vet checked bilirubin, amylase, and lipase, with lipase being 417 (normal range 0-225). The vet suggested it might be a little pancreatic irritation. My dog has a history of eating foreign objects and has had two GI surgeries to remove blockages. I am worried it might be another blockage. What could be causing the jelly-like blood in his stool, and should I be concerned about the elevated lipase?

December 19th, 2024

I have an 80lb, 7.5-year-old spayed Golden Retriever on phenobarb twice daily for seizures. A couple of days ago, I noticed two patches of skin, each about the size of a fifty-cent piece, on her back, a few inches down from her shoulders. They are dry, scabbing, and worrisome because I don't know how they got there or the best way to treat them. What could these patches be, and how should I treat them?

January 7th, 2024