My 12-year-old husky, Bear, suddenly couldn't stand up. His hind legs are fine, but he hasn't eaten or drank since yesterday. I took him to the emergency vet, who did blood work, an X-ray, and gave him three medications: an anti-inflammatory, a muscle relaxant, and codeine. He's now wobbly and doesn't want to lay down. What should I do to help him recover and ensure he can eat, drink, and go to the bathroom?

April 3rd, 2024

My dog, Dakota, a 7-year-old golden retriever with chronic allergies, has a severe habitual ear infection. She is currently on thyroid and anti-allergy medications but ran out of Apoquel 4 days ago. I have an ear cleaning solution from the vet that has not expired. Can I use this solution along with aspirin or another NSAID until I can get her to the vet on Monday? Her body weight is approximately 72 pounds.

January 27th, 2024

My 14 lb. Yorkie had a large 8 oz. stillborn pup this morning. It's been 5 hours, and I don't hear or feel any more pups. She is not pushing or breathing heavily but is nesting. Should I give her oxytocin, and if so, when is the best time to administer it after whelping?

October 22nd, 2024

Our dog, Oscar, had a Cerenia injection at 11 am today and was sent home with pills. He was diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis, has bladder stones, and received his first insulin injection an hour ago. He is panting excessively and uncomfortable. When should we start the pills, and should we give him more Cerenia? Why is he panting so much?

April 9th, 2024

My 11-year-old Labrador walked approximately 3.8 miles and came home stiff, shivering, and in pain. She is lying by a fire under a blanket. Can we give her Advil or Tylenol? She weighs 85-90lbs. What should we do for her?

September 18th, 2023