My dog, Jett, a 13-year-old with stage 1-2 chronic kidney disease (CKD), was prescribed Simplicef (200 mg dose) for a UTI. Is Simplicef safe for her to take, and are there any concerns with the dosage? Additionally, what other antibiotics are recommended for dogs with advanced CKD?

November 18th, 2024

My dog is having problems with either his legs or his hips, and I believe he's in pain. He can barely walk, is up and down, and hasn't eaten since the day before last. He has severe arthritis in his front paws and just got off a 10-day quarantine at the SPCA. What should I do to help him, especially since I can't afford a vet visit right now?

July 3rd, 2024

My dog, Teddy, has a wound that seems to be a bug bite but isn't improving. It continues to bleed and looks like ringworm. The wound has been ongoing for about a week, with scabs falling off or bleeding around them. Teddy is 10 years old and shows no changes in eating, drinking, or defecating. What could this be, and what treatment options are available?

April 24th, 2024

My 3-year-old mini poodle, Sophie, started vomiting with diarrhea around lunch today. She has blood-tinged diarrhea and is eating and drinking normally. She has epilepsy and takes zonisamide daily. Should I take her to the emergency vet?

September 17th, 2023

My dog, Elvis, is overweight. He is 2 years and 8 months old, healthy, and has been on a diet for 6 months without success. He weighs 19 pounds and gets 2 1/4 scoops of Beneful Original dry food daily. He also has a trainer for 3 hours a week and runs regularly. What can be done to help him lose weight?

March 2nd, 2023