My dog, Gus, is listing to one side, having trouble putting down one hind leg and one foreleg, and manages to hobble along. He had a back problem a couple of months ago which was resolved with gabapentin and NSAIDs. He started hobbling on three legs after more gabapentin, and his balance worsened. He stopped the gabapentin, and his balance improved, but he still has trouble standing, and now his hind leg is also a problem. His appetite is fine, and he wears a flea/tick collar. What could be causing his lameness, and what should I do until his vet appointment on December 10?

April 15th, 2023

Hi Dr. Scott, I just got an update on my dog, Zoe, who is having an intestinal blockage problem. The doctor said the barium is going all the way through the intestines into the colon and from the x-rays it seems that the blockage is moving along as well. They are going to do enemas this afternoon to see if they can flush it out. I just wanted to get your opinion on this new course of action. I'm attaching the most recent x-rays they took around noon today.

October 8th, 2024

My 90lb Labradoodle, Finn, who is almost 5 years old and on painkillers for a disc issue and sulfate to help his stomach, ate approximately 5 hot chocolate k-cups and 3 coffee k-cups. He has not vomited since eating them, and it has been at least 7 hours. How should I proceed?

March 10th, 2023

My Poodle and Shih Tzu mix, Leo, is walking weird, excessively urinating, more thirsty than usual, seems to want to poop but can't, and has been vomiting. He is also more tired than usual. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

July 18th, 2023

My 9-year-old dog, Boomer, has been experiencing respiratory issues since May, including yellow nasal discharge, eye discharge, reverse sneezing, a hoarse cough, and patchy hair loss with scaly sores. He has been treated for aspiration pneumonia, tried various antihistamines, and had negative results on nasal washout, cytology, and PCR tests. He also has hypothyroidism, which is currently well-managed. What could be causing these persistent symptoms and what further tests or treatments should be considered?

July 31st, 2023