My Blue Heeler/Rat Terrier puppy has been digging at her ear and there is swelling under her right ear. I noticed the swelling last night when trying to clean her ear with witch hazel. She doesn't lick the skin but licks her paw after scratching her ear. What should I do?

May 13th, 2024

My dog, Sugarbear, born in 2008, got sick about 2 days ago. She walks really fast at times, then her head starts shaking for a couple of seconds, and then she is normal. She also drools. What could be causing this and what should I do?

July 5th, 2024

My dog, Frank, a 6-year-old weighing 9 pounds, just ate 3/4 of a chocolate cupcake. What should I do to ensure his safety and prevent potential chocolate toxicity?

October 6th, 2024

My dog Luna, who is 1.5 years old and takes Simparica Trio, woke up crying and had vomited and defecated in her crate. There is some spotting of blood from her rear. The vomit contained kibble, and she may have eaten something unusual. She recently started a new bag of the same brand of food, and her energy is low. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

March 11th, 2024

My 11-month-old female Husky mix, Freya, chewed up a prescription bottle of carprofen (25 mg strength) and likely ingested around 20-40 pills. She has vomited several times and there was a lot of grass in her vomit. What should I do, especially since we live in a rural area with no nearby emergency veterinary services?

June 24th, 2024