My 13-year-old teacup Yorkie has mucus and traces of blood in her stool, but otherwise acts okay. She is a little reluctant to use the staircase, which I think might be due to a vision problem. What could be causing this and what should I do?

July 3rd, 2024

My dog was diagnosed with Cushing's disease and was on Lysodren for 4 days, but experienced severe side effects such as dizziness, difficulty walking, and reduced water intake and peeing. After discontinuing Lysodren and starting prednisone, her side effects lessened but she still looks dazed and has facial asymmetry resembling a stroke. How long does Lysodren last in a dog's system, and did the initial harsh treatment cause damage?

June 11th, 2024

My 10-month-old Boston Terrier has a dog door allowing him to go in and out while I'm at work. There are some Kosha weeds in his run, and last night he was lethargic and extremely drooly. He still ate dinner and drank normally, and this morning his attitude is back to normal but he is still drooling. Could this be from ingesting too many of these weeds? Should I be worried?

July 12th, 2024

My 14-year-old Yorkie has kidney failure and is having trouble walking and getting up. The vet prescribed Tramadol, but it upsets her stomach and causes diarrhea. Is there anything else I can try to help her?

August 19th, 2024

My rescue dog delivered pups in March 2013. She was emaciated and anemic, so we separated her from the pups and she never got to nurse them. It's now July, and she has two swollen bottom teats that look like brains and are painful. The teats sometimes drain blood and fluids. My vet has put her on three different rounds of antibiotics, which haven't helped. He suggested a mastectomy. What should I do?

July 24th, 2023