How many days after giving birth should a dog have a discharge? The pups are a week old, and the mother had Oxitosin. The discharge is black, and she is on amoxicillin. Should I be concerned, especially since her white count was high at delivery?

April 3rd, 2024

My dog Nala, a 14-month-old Staffy x Bullmastiff, has just finished her first heat cycle. Her nipples are swollen, not just the nipples but around them too. Could this be due to hormones, and if so, how long until the swelling goes away? Could she be pregnant, and if so, would it be showing this early? Nala is kept in a secure yard and pen at night, so I don't think she is likely to be pregnant.

March 23rd, 2024

My dog, Deuce, is a 4 1/2-month-old puppy who hasn't been eating or drinking for 2 days, has been vomiting and experiencing diarrhea, and has started trying to drink water again but turns away from food and vomits. He chewed up a houseplant and remnants of tomato plants, has not been vaccinated, and was previously diagnosed with kennel cough. What could be causing his symptoms and what can I do to help him?

December 6th, 2024

I have a female Rhodesian Ridgeback that is eight years old. I had planned on breeding her when she was younger but never did. Now, I'm concerned about the risks of spaying her at this age, especially since she experiences phantom pregnancies and hormonal mood alterations during her seasons. What would be the best course of action for her health?

January 19th, 2023

My 13-year-old toy poodle has a heart murmur and congestive heart failure. He's been taking lasix (furosemide) and Pimobendan for a few weeks. Can we stop the Pimobendan all at once or does he need to wean off it? Also, can Young at Heart by PetWellbeing be used after stopping Pimobendan, and should there be a waiting period before starting it?

April 11th, 2024