My dog, Blackie, a 9-month-old, is experiencing straining with minimal drips after having normal bowel movements earlier. He has also had diarrhea over the weekend and recently consumed bagels and saltine crackers. What should I do to help him, and should I take him to the vet?

April 19th, 2024

My dog Sander got scratched on his nose by another dog on October 31st. The scratch has become larger and tougher over the last couple of days. It doesn't seem to cause him pain, and it's not draining. What should I do about this?

August 16th, 2024

My dog ate part of an iron oxygen absorber packet from a treat bag. He is a Bichon, about 18 pounds, and it has been about three hours since he ate it. He has not vomited and is currently sleeping. What should I do?

March 11th, 2024

My dog, Busker, a 7-year-old 67-pound boxer mix, hasn't eaten for 2 days, is lethargic, has had a minimum amount of water and is now rejecting it, is drooling, has a high temperature, and has labored breathing for 2 days. He lives on a farm next to a river where salmon have spawned this year and may have ingested one. What could be wrong and what should I do?

July 19th, 2023

My dog ate the peel away part of a Chick-fil-A sauce container. The dog weighs 45 pounds and has not thrown up since eating the peel away paper/plastic part, which is about 2 inches by 1.5 inches long. Is there any concern or action needed?

August 6th, 2024