My 20-pound Heeler/Miniature Schnauzer mix named Shirley cut the bottom of her paw. The cut is not bleeding anymore, but she still has a severe limp. Can you advise if she needs to go to her vet based on the picture I sent?

October 30th, 2024

My puppy recently passed a worm in her feces. She is approximately 12 weeks old. The breeder started her deworming, and I took her for her 1st set of vaccinations last week. The vet suggested I start over with the deworming. What type of worm is it, and what should I do next?

April 15th, 2024

My 10-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was diagnosed with diabetes in April 2019. He was prescribed Vetsulin, but his diabetes is still not controlled despite the high cost of treatment. Is there a cheaper human insulin, like Walmart's Novolin N, that he can safely switch to, and how long does it typically take to regulate diabetes in dogs?

May 11th, 2024

My dachshund, Fox, age 2.5, is making soft continuous grunt noises more frequently than usual, moving a little slower, and pawing at her nose with a slightly different bark. I'm concerned she might be in pain or experiencing allergies. What should I do?

August 8th, 2024

My 8-pound Pomeranian accidentally ate 5 mg of lisinopril, a high blood pressure pill for humans. What should I do?

June 17th, 2024