A 16+ year old cockatoo named Josie woke up barking, running, urinating, and defecating, appearing terrified. She is treated for pancreatitis and recent blood tests showed good results except for kidney failure. What could be causing this behavior and what should be done?

December 23rd, 2023

My 13-month-old Boston terrier named Baxter weighs between 21 lb 14 oz and 22 lb 2 oz. We give him Simparica Trio every month, which has dosages for dogs weighing 11-22 lb and 22.1-44 lb. If his weight is on the borderline, is it fine to give him the dosage for 22.1-44 lb?

October 31st, 2023

My dog, Dusty, a 5-year-old outdoor kennel dog, has had an ear infection for a few days. Her face is now swollen on the side of the affected ear. She is currently on cephalexin and terramycin. Should I take her to an emergency vet, and what else can be done since she's already on antibiotics?

April 12th, 2023

My dog, Momo, a Dachshund Yorkie mix, is wobbly, acting like she is drunk, shivering, and has shallow breathing. She is 11 months old and was last seen by a vet 6 months ago. What could be causing this and what should I do?

November 22nd, 2024

My dog began limping on his rear right leg after jumping on someone. He has a history of recovering quickly from similar injuries. What could be causing this limp, and what steps can I take to help him recover?

April 8th, 2024