My 9-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Katy, who is on heart medications (vetmedin and enalapril) and hydrocodone, experienced extreme panting and a very fast heart rate. She has a history of weak heart valves and a collapsing trachea. What could be causing this sudden panting, and should I be concerned about the treats she had recently?

October 4th, 2024

My puppy, Ringo, a bull arab x red heeler, scratches himself when told no. He has had this behavior since training began. He is up to date on his flea, tick, and worm treatments, and his shots. We live in a rural area with no other dogs. What could be causing this scratching, and what can I do to help him?

April 17th, 2024

My 19 lb 6 month old puppy ate about a 1/4 of a 12 hour Sudafed. What should I do?

March 27th, 2023

My 26-pound standard schnauzer, aged 11-12 years, recently had 27 teeth removed due to severe dental disease. She recovered well from the surgery but later developed symptoms such as extreme restlessness, discomfort when drinking water, and a strong reaction to eating. She stopped eating and drinking, and when she did, she would react by rubbing her nose aggressively and hiding. She was prescribed anti-inflammatory, gabapentin, and an antibiotic, but her condition persisted. After a follow-up vet visit, it was suggested that the remaining teeth might be causing pain. What could be causing her strong reaction to drinking water and not eating, and is there any other potential cause we might have overlooked?

December 10th, 2024

I have a female 7-year-old Irish Setter Dachshund mix who is not fixed and has had her period for the past 2 weeks. Today she passed some blood clots but is eating and acting fine. Is this normal?

July 10th, 2023