My dog, Roly, had knee reconstruction 6 days ago. His fentanyl patch, which was a 75mg one put on Friday morning, might have come off Monday morning but was left on longer as he was not walking well and might have nerve damage. Today, I tried to remove the patch, but Roly ate it. It's been 2 hours, and his pupils are still very large, but he lifts his head when I touch him. How long do the effects of the fentanyl patch take to wear off, and is there any way to tell?

June 15th, 2023

My 10-year-old dog, Shorty, has been experiencing seizures and is currently on 250mg of Keppra every 8 hours. Is this dosage safe for my 14.6 lb dog, and should I continue with this dosage over the weekend as directed by my veterinarian?

August 18th, 2023

My 16-year-old Yorkie, Bella, suddenly has weakness in her hind legs and cannot walk. She is panting, eating, and defecating normally but requires assistance to go outside. She was prescribed Apoquel for itchy skin two weeks ago, but the itching has not improved. What could be causing her hind leg weakness, and what further steps should be taken?

June 5th, 2024

We have a small dog named Charlie, weighing 10 pounds. She has been occasionally coughing, but in the last 3 days, the cough has increased significantly and is very loud. She coughs for about 30 seconds, then stops, and the cycle repeats about 15 minutes later. Charlie is about 8 to 9 years old and has been a healthy dog except for having some teeth pulled about a year ago. What should we do about her coughing?

June 16th, 2024

Lucy was stung by a red wasp, and she's very uncomfortable, yawning several times, and stretching out her hind leg as if it's bothering her. Her mouth also seems uncomfortable. What should I do to help her, and is there anything else the veterinarian should be aware of about Lucy?

August 21st, 2023