My small dog, Molly, a 3-year-old beagle mix, has scratched her eye. Her eye is teary, she is rubbing it with her paw, and squinting. She has had this happen before. What can I do to help her until I can get her to the vet in about two weeks?

January 20th, 2024

My 13-week-old French bulldog, Teddy, is acting lethargic, hiding his face, and shivering. He vomited a little while ago and might have eaten a Benadryl pill that also contains phenylephrine. What should I do?

September 2nd, 2023

My dog, Daisy, a 2-year-old mixed breed (Pit Bull and Chihuahua), experiences intermittent swelling of her lip, typically on one side. The swelling occurs 2-3 times a week and has been observed for about 3 months. There have been no changes in her diet or environment, and she has no other symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea. She occasionally scratches her face but otherwise acts normally. What could be causing this swelling, and how can it be managed or treated?

May 26th, 2024

My dog, Bear Bear, a 10-year-old Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix, has not eaten since Friday, has been hiding under the bed for three days, and only recently peed. He tries to bite when I try to get him out and has been difficult to give medicine to. What should I do to help him, and is it urgent to get him to a vet?

June 23rd, 2024

My Yorkie’s vet believes he has glaucoma and suggested he be seen by a specialist. What is the cost and availability of seeing a specialist, and what medications are typically used to manage glaucoma in dogs?

August 31st, 2023