I have a 6-year-old Boston Terrier named Sophie with impacted anal glands and grayish fluid leaking from her vulva. She is not eating or drinking, seems more tired than usual, and is not acting normal. This is the second occurrence of these symptoms in the past two weeks. What can I do to help her, and what are my options if I cannot afford a vet?

October 15th, 2023

My teacup Chihuahua, Stevie Nix, was stung or bitten, causing a swollen face which has since subsided. However, she started vomiting foamy, yellowish material around midnight, is listless, has red and swollen eyes, and cannot keep anything down. She is moving around and drinking water but it comes up again. What can I give her to help her until her vet appointment at 4.45pm today?

September 27th, 2023

My 10-11 year old, 115-pound Great Pyrenees, Timber, has been vomiting for the past week. He initially vomited about 8 times, had a few soft stools, and was fine for a week before vomiting again, at least 12 times today. The vomit contained food, bile, heartworm/nexguard pills, and a concerning red, slimy mucus-like substance. He occasionally takes vetprofen for pain and acepromazine for anxiety. Should this be considered an emergency, and what immediate steps should be taken?

June 6th, 2023

My dog (9 months old, 25 lbs) got a hold of a travel-size tube of Colgate Total toothpaste. She chewed off the corner of the tube and may have ingested a tiny amount. The toothpaste contains sodium fluoride but not xylitol. Should I be concerned?

September 4th, 2023

My dog, Gretzky, a 6-year-old Golden Doodle, has been vomiting, not eating since Saturday, drooling more than normal, and seems more tired. He vomited grass recently and refuses to drink water. His nose is dry, and he has a temperature of 101.6°F. We suspect he might have a blockage from swallowing a foreign object like a sock. What should we do to help him pass the object and ensure he gets proper nutrition?

June 15th, 2023