My Great Dane/Mastiff mix, Bauer, is whimpering and holding his head down when we make him get up. Otherwise, he just lays there. This has happened a few times before and lasts a few hours before he seems normal again. His chest cavity appears to be a bit wider than normal, but there's no reaction when we palpitate the area. There's no change in diet or anything else, and he has always eaten and drinks from raised bowls. What could be causing this and what should I do?

May 4th, 2024

My dog, Charlie, a 3-year-old German Shepherd mix weighing 80 pounds, ingested a large pork chop bone yesterday. This morning, she seems to cry when getting up quickly, favors her butt, and shakes slightly while relaxed. She has not vomited and has not had a bowel movement since the incident. What should we do, and what signs should we look for to know if we need to take her to the animal hospital?

November 14th, 2023

My 6-month-old chihuahua, Carl, ate six Imodium tablets about 2 hours ago. He has thrown up 7-8 times, initially dark green and now clear, and is shaky. He weighs about 7 lbs and is otherwise healthy with no medications. What should I do, and is there anything I can do at home since there's no 24-hour vet available?

July 30th, 2024

My dog, a 5-year-old Chiweenie named Flower Monkey, has been experiencing frequent and severe grand mal seizures, leading to lethargy, rapid breathing, and unequal pupils. She is currently in a critical condition with apparent pulmonary edema. What should we do, and what should we tell the local vet to do?

November 3rd, 2023

My dog ate a good portion of a silk plant overnight and threw up non-digested food. She seemed to have some difficulty swallowing this morning but has since had normal bowel movements and urination. She doesn't seem to have stomach pain or a distended abdomen. What should I be aware of and what should I do?

July 6th, 2023