My 7-year-old chocolate lab, Buddy, has been licking his penis for the past 2 days. There is no unusual smell, and he doesn't seem more tired than usual. There is no discharge noticed. What could be the cause, and what should I do?

September 25th, 2024

My dog, Stella, a 6-year-old female, was crying in pain earlier and became very defensive, especially around her butt area. She has a black line at her anus and black skin discoloration around her vulva that I don't recall seeing before. She also had more food than usual, including pomegranate seeds for the first time, and seemed to favor her left side where the black mark is. What could be causing her pain and should I be concerned about the black marks?

December 24th, 2024

My 12-year-old dog, Snow, has a temperature of 99.8°F, which is below normal for a dog. She has been doing well on glutathione supplements but is now low energy and not acting like herself. She has a presumed diagnosis of cancer of the spleen based on an x-ray. Should I be concerned about her low temperature, especially given her condition, and is this an emergency that can't wait until her vet appointment on Monday?

September 14th, 2024

We have a 45-pound hound mix, 6 months old, that has been with us for 2 1/2 months. She has a strong prey instinct towards our 2 cats (both mellow and used to the other 3 dogs in the house). We've tried various methods to introduce them safely but progress has been slow. How can we better manage this situation and help our dog become more calm around the cats?

April 1st, 2023

We started Vetsulin last night, and the dog didn't want to eat this morning. He only ate 1.5 slices of bologna. Should I still give him his insulin injection?

December 4th, 2024