I have a 7-year-old male Chihuahua named Poppy. In the past month, he has been licking his butt a lot and seems to have difficulty passing stool. The stools are dark and hard like putty. I tried giving him olive oil on his food, which made the stool runny but didn't cure the problem. I've been feeding him Beneful dry food. What should I do to help Poppy with his digestive issues and should I consider changing his food?

October 24th, 2023

My husky, Geno, has a large wound on his front paws, one being much worse than the other. There is no foreign object or infection, and we have been giving him pain medication, antibiotics, topical antibiotic powder, and zinc sulfate. The wound is still swollen, and there is hyperkeratosis on his paws. What could be causing this issue, and what further steps should we take?

November 27th, 2024

My 14-year-old mixed Lab, Beau, had a seizure or stroke, and after administering 60 mg of phenobarbital, he is unable to get up and is paddling on the floor with stiff legs, head, and neck. He is conscious but not actively seizing. What should I do?

July 27th, 2023

My dog, Lulu, ate 1/4 of a 100 mg Kepra tablet. She weighs 12 pounds. What are the potential effects and should I be concerned?

February 13th, 2023

How long does it take for a foreign object to pass through a dog's digestive system, and what should I do if my dog ate a part of a stuffed toy and hasn't passed it yet?

April 8th, 2023