My dog has a persistent spot on its nose that was initially an infection from a stick poke, treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication, but never completely healed. After rigorous play, it has become red and looks like a fluid-filled blister. The vet recommended lancing it at home with a sterile needle and saline to drain and rinse. What should I do to manage this condition and ensure it doesn't become a recurring issue?

November 10th, 2024

My dog, Muppy, is not acting like herself. She seems scared, is trembling, and has her tail down. She started trembling around 5 or 6 PM today. She ate some food and her nose is cold. It is storming today, and she will play for a minute but then stops and looks scared again. What could be causing this behavior, and is there anything I should look out for or do to help her?

April 12th, 2023

My 8-month-old Collie, Maple, is experiencing frequent liquid diarrhea, which has worsened from every half hour to every 5 minutes over the past 2 hours. She started Prozac a couple of weeks ago, which has caused loose stools. She may have eaten something unusual in my mom's yard on Sunday, leading to vomiting that night and loose stools, but no vomiting today. Her energy is okay, but she occasionally cries in discomfort. What should I do, and at what point should I take her to an emergency vet?

August 9th, 2024

My 4-month-old pitbull, Lavender, jumped off the couch and is now limping. She doesn't cry when I move her leg, but she's clearly not putting her right hind leg on the floor. What should I do?

December 12th, 2024

My dog, Decker, threw up his food about 1.5-2 hours ago and has been licking his mouth and drooling slightly since then. He's in good spirits and drinking water. What could be causing this and what should I do?

August 20th, 2023