My dog, a 7-month-old lab/pit bull/terrier mix, threw up and there were maggots in the vomit. He has a history of eating trash. What should I do, and is there any immediate danger to him or my other dogs?

September 2nd, 2023

My dog, Henley, a 4-year-old Labrador, has been experiencing loss of appetite, diarrhea with blood, vomiting bile with pieces of sticks, and lethargy since today. She seemed fine last night but may have eaten something outside. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

June 17th, 2024

My dog, Oakley, has very swollen and raw-looking female parts, and now her face is also very swollen. I gave her an antibiotic for a suspected UTI and a Benadryl 25 mg about 30 minutes ago. Should I take her to an emergency vet, or can I wait until her regular vet opens at 6am?

January 30th, 2024

My 12-13 year old Grand Pyrenees mix, Ziva, has shown sudden and dramatic changes in behavior, including distress, excessive panting, and aggression towards other animals. She has torn down a metal gate and killed a family cat, and now avoids her kennel and air-conditioned room. What could be causing these changes, and what steps should I take to address them?

July 22nd, 2024

My 10-year-old chocolate lab, Emily, has been experiencing paw pad problems for months. She constantly licks her paws until they bleed, despite using socks and a cone. She has been treated with antibiotics, steroids, Apoquel, Benadryl, Claritin, and has had her paws soaked in Epsom salt. What could be causing this persistent issue and what further steps can be taken to help her?

January 30th, 2023