I noticed blood on my dog's fur and found a small sac near the anal opening that was split with another protrusion causing bleeding. The dog, Skye, a 9-year-old Husky, has not shown pain until I tried cleaning it and is sensitive to touch. The bleeding is not profuse but seeps continually. Is it safe to wait until Monday to see a vet, as the closest one is an hour away?

February 14th, 2023

My 2.4-year-old dog, Bella, has been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for the past few days. She drinks a lot of water but eats very little. Her diarrhea has become black and thick like motor oil. She has some energy but not as much as usual. What could be causing this and what should I do?

April 12th, 2024

My 17-year-old toy poodle, Diego, has been experiencing random episodes of dark, mucous-filled diarrhea with occasional blood. He eats and drinks fine, but his sleeping has increased slightly, and he is walking a bit slower than usual. He had a routine check-up this summer with normal blood work for his age. What could be causing this and what should I do?

December 6th, 2023

A 7-month-old Shih Tzu named Oreo has periods of vomiting food and mucus. The diet was changed last week due to a suspected chicken allergy, and the new food is GO salmon flavor. Oreo is also on antibiotics for an ear infection and has a habit of eating his own feces. What could be causing the vomiting and what can be done to help Oreo?

January 27th, 2023

My dog, Cuddles, has been throwing up today. The vomit was liquidy with green leaves he ate outside. I also gave him a piece of beef jerky on Wednesday. Could this be the cause? He's 5 years old and weighs about 19 lbs. What should I do?

May 6th, 2024