My 10-year-old pug, Ozzie, has scales or scabs on his back, each side of the backbone. He has had an ear infection for life, is deaf from birth, and has retinal degeneration. His hair growth has decreased, and he drinks more water and pees more frequently. He has been on antibiotics and a shampoo, but the scabs have increased recently. What could be causing the scabs, and what further steps can be taken?

May 29th, 2023

My dog has seasonal allergies and ear infections that usually resolve in winter but have continued this year. Symptoms include scratching, hair loss, shaking head, increased drinking, changes in eating habits, and decreased enthusiasm. I want to address the underlying cause rather than just treating the symptoms. What could be causing this and what steps should I take?

April 19th, 2023

My golden retriever, weighing 60 lbs, ate one ferrous gluconate pill (324 MG). What should I do?

September 17th, 2024

My 10-year-old miniature dachshund, Roscoe, has a hard belly and I feel rattling in his chest. When I pick him up, he acts like it hurts. I took him to the vet last week, and they did blood work which came back normal. They suggested his back might be hurting and gave him dexamethasone. It's been a week, and he's not improving. What could be causing this, and what should I do next?

September 8th, 2023

My dog, Riley, a 9-year-old Golden Retriever, has a red and warm ear. She was previously doing well on Nutro Lamb dog food but recently switched to Petvalu Performatrin Ultra Lamb and Brown Rice, which contains barley and is not grain-free. Could the food switch be causing this issue, and what should I do to address it?

July 10th, 2024