Our dog, a 45 lbs poodle named Moose who is 18 months old, may have ingested a little bit of Bonide Bug and Slug killer containing iron phosphate and spinosad. Is this harmful to him, and what should we do?

September 28th, 2024

My dog abruptly woke up, started licking his lips a lot, shaking his head, and breathing weirdly, then vomited liquidy yellow with a couple of treats. He continued licking his lips and shaking his head afterward. He was at the vet on Monday for similar symptoms and was recommended a bland diet and Pepcid. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

February 7th, 2024

My 10 1/2 year old Pekingese/Pomeranian mix, Cee Cee, was scratching her left ear due to a suspected spider bite. She weighs 15.4 lbs and has taken Zyrtec 10mg occasionally for allergies. What antihistamine (Zyrtec or Benadryl) should I give her, and can I use Hydrocortisone cream on the bite site?

December 1st, 2024

My dog, a tripod white Pittie/Boxer mix named Leia, has a stump area that gets sunburned very badly when she lays out in the sun. I've tried doggie sunscreen but it seems to make it worse. Can you suggest anything to use before and after sun exposure to protect her tender skin?

December 12th, 2024

I have a 3-week-old puppy that is nursing nonstop but isn't gaining weight like the other puppies. What is the best way to ensure she gets enough nutrients to start gaining weight?

March 11th, 2024