I just rescued a dog named Finn a week ago. He has a bad cough that sounds like a goose honk, possibly indicating a collapsing trachea. He is a middle-aged rescue dog and still eats and drinks normally. The cough is more frequent when he gets excited. I live on a remote island with no vet. What can I do to help him?

October 9th, 2024

My 16-year-old Westie, Spike, has been leaking from his anal glands despite regular expression. He is on a low-fat gastrointestinal diet, liver support, and probiotics, and has been dealing with digestive issues for four years. His stools are solid but not hard, and he is currently on Prednisone for allergic dermatitis. What can be done to address his chronic anal gland issues and improve his quality of life?

August 19th, 2023

My Miniature Poodle, Bella, has been seizure-free for 2 years while taking phenobarbital. Is the medication still necessary, and are there safer alternatives if I am concerned about liver damage?

November 28th, 2024

My dog, Leo, got some hot tub chlorine sanitizer granules around his muzzle and a small amount might have gotten in his mouth. I rinsed off his muzzle and his mouth as best I could. Should I take any other actions?

June 10th, 2024

My boyfriend’s dog, Jazzie, was diagnosed with Lyme disease last fall after being lethargic and finding a tick on her. She was given antibiotics and a Lyme vaccine. Since February, she has been having intense seizures, with 4 in the past two months. Could these seizures be related to the Lyme disease, and is it normal for a vet to give a Lyme vaccine after diagnosing Lyme disease? Should we seek a second opinion?

May 31st, 2023