My dog, Jesse, a 7-year-old 65-pound dog, ate 3/4 of a bag of Smarty Paws multifunctional support senior formula chews and is now very thirsty. He threw up two pieces of his breakfast but not the chews. What should I do?

April 12th, 2023

My dog got out and was running and jumping 6 days after his gastropexy. How do I tell if he is ok? The incision seems to be fine. Could his stomach tear from the inside and how would I know if it did?

December 15th, 2024

My 14.5-year-old yellow lab, Bo, has a large fatty tumor on his back that has recently turned purple, hardened, and started bleeding and oozing. He is not eating but drinking water, struggles with walking, and has been in pain. What can I do to help him until he can see a vet, and what signs should I watch for to determine if this is an emergency?

May 1st, 2023

My dog has coughed up a clear liquid about five times today. Her breathing is normal, and she hasn't been in contact with other dogs recently. She's an 8-year-old shih tzu mix, has food available all day but usually eats once to twice a day, and is on flea and tick prevention and heartworm medication. What could be causing this and what should I do?

November 21st, 2023

My dog, Rosie, has been vomiting and having diarrhea with blood for the past 7 hours. She ate carrot soup with onions 18 hours ago but did not eat the onion itself. She is a 6 kg mixed breed dog and is 1 year old. Her vet is not available until Monday morning. What can I do to help her now?

December 23rd, 2023