My 12-year-old golden retriever, Duece, has been showing signs of canine masticatory myositis, including deteriorated face and head muscles and regular head shaking in the last couple of months. My local vet insists on a muscle biopsy before prescribing steroids, which I believe is unnecessary and motivated by financial gain. Are there any home remedies or alternative treatments I can try to relieve his pain?
May 4th, 2023
My dog, who is 65 pounds and has liver disease, ate a small loaf of brioche bread high in butter and fat. What can I do to help her, and should I make her vomit or give her activated charcoal?
July 10th, 2023
I have 4 dogs. One of them, a 58 lb golden doodle named Cesare who is 3.5 years old, swallowed a 10-inch piece of gauze tie from an e-collar approximately 3 hours ago. How soon might I see a reaction, and what should I watch for?
December 8th, 2023
My 9-month-old Chihuahua/malaise mix, Tipsy, has been vomiting food, foam, and water, not drinking, and has had bloody diarrhea. Her nose is warm. What should I do and is this life-threatening?
March 25th, 2023
My dog laid down on her back when a 12-week-old husky approached, and it looked like the husky might have stepped on her chest while playing. Immediately, my dog started wheezing and coughing. I picked her up, and she has been fine since, eating and drinking normally. She also occasionally gags after eating. Should I be worried about a fractured lung, and what are some warning signs to look out for?
May 22nd, 2023
My beagle ate a dead mouse on her walk. She swallowed it down really quick. It's been a few hours and she seems fine. My concern is if the mouse was poisoned. How long before I know she will be fine and is it possible to take a blood test to see if she has poison in her?
May 20th, 2024