My dog, Kira, has been barking at another dog for 10 minutes and her right eye has started to swell, turn red in the white area, and has a little bit of blood in her tear. Kira is 10 years old and takes medicine for arthritis prevention. She also has some mold on her body that makes her itch and scratch daily. What could be causing this eye issue and what should I do?

October 12th, 2024

My dog, Meri, has a lame leg due to a partially torn cruciate ligament. She was prescribed pain medication and cage rest, but her condition seems to be worsening. I am concerned that she might have completely torn her ligament. Should we take her to the emergency room now, or is it okay to wait until tomorrow to see our local vet again?

January 12th, 2024

What happens if luxating surgery is not done for a grade 2 medial luxating patella in a 7-month-old Boston Terrier, and what alternative treatments are available?

October 22nd, 2023

My dog, Ginger, was found to have a live flea by the groomer. I treated her with K9 Advantix II on December 8th, but I'm concerned as I assumed it would have taken care of the fleas. What options do I have to get rid of the fleas?

September 8th, 2023

My 6-month-old Chow Chow, Pynk, has chewed all the hair off an area on her left hip. She started this behavior yesterday, and there are no known allergies. I gave her Benadryl with no relief, and there is no rash or other skin-related symptoms. What could be causing this and what should I do?

June 12th, 2024