My 6-year-old English Mastiff, Sophie, has a swollen knee joint with subsequent muscle atrophy due to inability to bear weight. This issue has recurred despite treatment with glucosamine and chondroitin, and it has worsened over the past three weeks. Sophie is otherwise acting normal and has no other health issues. What could be causing this swelling, and are there any other treatment options besides surgery?

November 7th, 2023

My dog, Samantha, is whining and rubbing her back end due to flea allergy. Additionally, I'm concerned about the effects of spaying on her mobility. What can I do to address both issues without using synthetic chemicals for flea control?

February 27th, 2023

My dog chewed up a Mucinex Fast-Max Day Time Severe Congestion & Cough tablet. What should I do?

August 15th, 2023

Why does my dog get dark patches on his skin in the summer?

October 12th, 2024

Why does my dog eat other dogs' (and her own) pooh? Is it harmful? Should I be giving her a supplement? Her current diet is dry food (adult Supercoat plus vegetables, raw or cooked), but no potato, tomato, or eggplant. She loves celery and carrots as treats, but as special treats she has kangaroo ligaments or pig's ear when she has to stay home alone for a lengthy time. As she is a dachshund, I try to keep the weight at a reasonable level. She gets walked a good deal.

July 6th, 2023