When my dog lies on his back, I can feel a bone-like circle in the middle of his rib cage, which seems to be where the sternum ends or the xiphoid process is. Should I assume this is the xiphoid process, or would I not be able to feel it if it is?

August 18th, 2023

What is an anti-pyretic for dogs that we might be able to use from around the house for humans? Our dog is running a high temperature and we need advice on temperature-reducing products, as well as ongoing necessary or beneficial treatments that could improve his quality of life, increase his lifespan, and protect him from any likely complications or outcomes from a black cobra snake bite 12 months ago.

January 9th, 2024

My dog had oral surgery yesterday with cauterization of an oral tumor. He was given aspirin for pain but cried non-stop, so we gave him acepromazine to help him sleep. He is now groggy and whiny, and we are waiting to give him tramadol. Is it safe to give him tramadol, and would it sedate him too much?

May 8th, 2024

My 3-year-old pug, Benny, woke up lethargic and unusually docile. He has not had any messes in the house and did not eat his breakfast, but he ate a dental treat later. He also chewed some stuffing from his bed. What could be causing his behavior and what should I do?

March 23rd, 2023

I gave my 35 lb wheaten terrier, Tempi, a second dose of K9 Advantix II after two weeks since the first dose, but noticed many fleas on her stomach and vagina. She has been acting skittish, sitting and dragging her rear across the carpet, panting, shaking, and licking her rear legs. The other pets in the house do not have fleas, and Tempi has been treated with the same product. When can I apply another product to get rid of the fleas?

June 29th, 2023