My dog, Meatball, chewed on a battery but did not swallow it. The battery punctured, and there is a red mark on her tongue. The vet advised flushing her mouth with water and monitoring her. Is there anything else I can do?

August 14th, 2024

My Chihuahua, Tinkerbella, is shaking a lot, walking backwards, and acting unusually depressed and unable to jump. She has been like this for about two weeks and it has progressively worsened. She whimpers when picked up and has started shaking and walking backwards today. She hasn't vomited or had diarrhea, and her eating and drinking habits seem normal. What could be wrong and what should I do?

October 26th, 2023

My 14-week-old Chihuahua, Karman, has demodex and is scratching all over her face, legs, and stomach. She was given Bravecto by the vet but I forgot to ask about using Benadryl. Can I use Benadryl to help with her itching?

January 17th, 2023

I recently took my healthy 14-year-old basset hound, Penny, for a check-up and the vet prescribed furosemide and enalapril. In the past three weeks, Penny has lost 4 lbs, her appetite, her strength, and has developed bloody diarrhea. She also does not drink any water. Can I safely stop these medications immediately?

December 21st, 2024

My 9-year-old Bichon named Christopher ate the toes off 6 nylon footies. What should I do? The dog is in Indianapolis, but we are asking from Chicago on account of the owner's sister. Christopher is otherwise healthy.

April 2nd, 2023