I have an 110-pound Doberman who has been limping and not wanting to place full weight on his left front paw. The paw is slightly swollen but not warm to touch. He was bitten by a copperhead snake several months ago. I have given him 15 mg of Meloxicam and 50 mg of Benadryl, and he is resting comfortably now. What else can I do until I can get him to a vet?

February 2nd, 2024

My dog, Lucy, a 6-year-old unspayed female, has been experiencing frequent urination inside the house for a few weeks. She is not showing signs of increased hunger or thirst, and otherwise seems fine. I've started her on cranberry relief, but is there something better I can give her over the counter?

August 25th, 2024

My 10 lb dog, Renly (a 9-year-old Yorkie/Maltese), ate a 150 mg trazodone pill that my larger dog spit out. Will he be okay, and what should I do?

October 6th, 2024

My 3-month-old Rottweiler puppy, Apollo, has been diagnosed with tonsillitis and prescribed Clavet 250, 1/2 a pill twice a day. He is experiencing vomiting and very liquid stool, only wants water, and has been sleeping more than usual. He doesn't seem to be in pain but is not feeling well. What should I do to help him?

November 23rd, 2023

Lucy, a 5-year-old Maltipoo, was in the emergency room all night. She started refusing to go up stairs, squealed when pressure was applied to her back end, and her stomach became hard and large, leading to concerns about bloat. She was sent home with stool softener and gabapentin, but still squeals when picked up. X-rays showed no broken bones or foreign objects, and the vet initially diagnosed constipation despite normal bowel movements. What could be causing Lucy's symptoms, and what should be done next?

January 24th, 2024