Our dog, Buddy, a 6-year-old Westie, has been licking his front left paw pads for 5 days, causing them to appear swollen. He is aggressive when we try to touch the paw, indicating pain. We have not found any visible issues or known allergies. What could be causing this and what should we do?

July 19th, 2023

My 55-pound, 5-year-old dog, Darla, ate a 3.5 oz bar of Ritter Sport chocolate about 2-3 hours ago. She didn't throw up and is acting normally. She's on a low-fat diet but otherwise healthy. Can I feed her normally, and is there any risk of chocolate toxicity?

October 27th, 2023

My dog, Odin, a 9-month-old mini/moyen golden doodle, has dark red splotches on his inner legs and belly that resemble bruising rather than bites. He has no ticks or fleas, gets monthly Revolution treatment, and is acting normally except for a slight decrease in appetite over the last few days. What could be causing these splotches, and what should I do until I can get him to the vet?

October 9th, 2024

My dog drank dried up car oil mixed with rain water. What should I do and what symptoms should I watch for?

October 17th, 2024

I noticed a huge squishy swelling on my dog Shelby's shoulder blade. The swelling is not painful, and she is her usual self. What could be causing this swelling, and what should I do to address it?

December 1st, 2023