My 13.5-week-old long-haired Chihuahua, Rhea, is intermittently choking as if something small is obstructing her breathing and swallowing. She might have ingested a pine needle or wood from chewing on a stick. She hasn't vomited but has tried to. What should I do?

July 6th, 2024

I have a 7 lb female Shih Tzu that mated with a 9 lb male Shih Tzu. I'm concerned about the size differential and whether it could cause issues with her delivering the puppies. Is the 2 lb difference significant?

September 4th, 2023

My dog, Patches, a 18-month-old mixed breed, is lethargic and not eating during our vacation. He has been playful and healthy, but yesterday he showed a decreased appetite and vomited a little yellow bile. He has been on a hydrolyzed protein kibble for possible allergies and has had soft stools with mucus. We gave him some table food like cold cut ham and a hamburger from a fast food restaurant, which we have since stopped. What could be causing his symptoms and what should we do to help him?

December 23rd, 2023

I have a 4-month-old goldendoodle named Loki. He has a solid bump under his chin that appeared randomly. It doesn’t seem to hurt or bother him, but it is reddish, and brown scabs have formed. The bump is about the size of a large marble. Has the dog been licking or rubbing the bump, and is there anything else the vet should know?

December 4th, 2023

My 15 lb, 6.5 year old Morkie named Owen has had diarrhea/loose stool for over 2 weeks. I have been to the vet and completed a course of metronidazole and panacur/albon. He has been on a bland chicken/rice diet, and while his poops have improved slightly, they are still low volume and loose. What additional steps can I take to help resolve this issue?

April 11th, 2024