My 3-year-old miniature schnauzer, Khaleesi, is in heat and has been squatting to pee more frequently than usual, but not always producing urine. She also shows signs of discomfort such as licking her genital area excessively and straining to urinate. What could be causing this and what should I do?

May 1st, 2024

Is there a safe over-the-counter product that we can use to numb our foster dog's skin before her blood draw, similar to the EMLA cream that was previously recommended?

April 16th, 2024

I just adopted a puppy named Zoey from an animal shelter where the adult dogs had a URI. Zoey has a runny nose, a hacking cough, and sounds like she is coughing. She is alert but not very playful. What can I do to help her at home?

August 20th, 2023

My dog, Dee Dee, is licking excessively, unsettled, and threw up. She had some corn bread for the first time recently, and she was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and started new medication 4 to 5 days ago. Could this be related to her new food or medication? What should I do to help her feel better until I can get her to the vet?

February 14th, 2024

My 6-year-old border collie has had black stools and vomited white sticky vomit twice this morning. He has had strange stools for a week, which started after he was given a large rawhide bone. He also eats grass regularly. What could be causing this and what should I do?

April 21st, 2023