A 25 lb dachshund mix named Rockette consumed about 30 calming chews containing chamomile, thiamine mononitrate, L-tryptophan, theanine, and lavender extract. The chews have 30 mg of L-tryptophan each. Rockette is young, healthy, and not on any medications. What are the potential effects of this ingestion, and when might symptoms start to appear?

April 11th, 2023

My dog's back legs aren't working all of a sudden. What could be the cause and what should I do?

April 14th, 2023

My dog, Sparki, a 5-year-old 50-pound dog, bit into a spray deodorant can which exploded, and some of the contents went into her mouth. She was licking her mouth afterward. Is this something I need to worry about, and what should I do if she shows any adverse reactions?

September 25th, 2024

My dog, Jem, has been vomiting all day, starting with white bile and progressing to yellow bile with spots of blood. He has a history of eating unusual items like rocks and sticks. We took him to the emergency care but had to wait several hours. What can we do to help him while we wait to take him to the vet in the morning?

April 24th, 2023

My dog, Bella, has a skin condition with scaly dry bumps under her coat. The condition initially appeared on her back, went away after a medicated bath, but then reappeared on her sides and chest. She also has a dry bumpy patch on her ear that seems to bother her more. What could be causing this and how should it be treated?

May 24th, 2023