My 10-year-old lab mix, Baxter, suddenly became off balance, twitches when touched, and has a wobbling head while sitting still. His eyes stay focused straight ahead. He hasn't seen a vet since last year and isn't on any medications. What could be causing this and what should I do?

October 13th, 2024

I was monitoring my 40 lb dog while he was playing with a stuffed toy that had a braided rope tail. He managed to get a small bundle of loose threads and was trying to spit them out. I’m fairly certain I got all of them out of his mouth before he swallowed. The longest thread I removed was about 3 inches. I haven’t had success inducing vomiting at home and he has issues with acid reflex. I just gave him a half slice of bread and some pumpkin to try to bulk up his stool. Does it seem acceptable to monitor him in this case?

June 20th, 2024

I have a small Chihuahua named Bella who is 12 years old. She has had bad breath for over a year, and her back tooth is grey with plaque buildup, and her gums look swollen but are pink. She shows no sign of pain and is eating normally. Should I take her to the vet?

February 21st, 2024

My Saint Bernard, Roxie, age 4 and weighing 130 pounds, experiences nausea twice a year, characterized by panting and eating anything in sight. Our vet prescribed Cerenia tablets, which work well, but they are closed today, and I only have one left. Is there something you can help with?

July 20th, 2024

My 7-month-old miniature poodle, Leo, is experiencing loss of balance, similar to a drunk person. His eyes are moving from side to side, and he had his last vet visit in December with no medications. What could be causing this and what should I do?

February 29th, 2024