Our black lab, Atlas, is limping due to a missing pad on his back right foot. The pad is not bleeding, but it is tender. What should we do to treat this at home, and what signs should we look for to ensure proper healing and to prevent infection?

July 3rd, 2024

My 12-year-old standard poodle, Athena, has a spindle cell tumor on her abdomen that was removed, but we are awaiting the full pathology report. Given her age and the tumor's location, what are the reasonable treatment options if the tumor is aggressive or invasive?

January 21st, 2024

My 2-year-old dog, Scampi, ate everything bagel seasoning and cream cheese he found on the ground, along with a sizeable piece of the wrapper. He's been vomiting and had a bit of diarrhea ever since and is currently lethargic. Should he see an emergency vet?

November 19th, 2024

My dog is scratching her ears a lot, shaking a little, and wobbly, as if her equilibrium is off. She's also biting herself on her back, legs, and nipples. She was recently hospitalized for eating chocolate brownies. What should I do to help her?

March 24th, 2024

My 10-year-old Golden Doodle, Tebow, injured his back left leg while walking on a soccer field. He yelped and immediately stopped putting weight on it. There are no visible injuries, and he doesn't show pain unless I try to raise his leg. I suspect he might have dislocated his leg. Should we wait until tomorrow to see a vet?

September 14th, 2023