My 8-year-old Labrador recently had a successful pericardiocentesis for pericardial effusion. The doctor is concerned about a slightly higher count of white blood cells and lower total protein in his blood tests. Are these results alarming, and could they indicate malignancy?

July 17th, 2024

I forgot to give my 2-year-old German Shepherd his Tri-Heart medication last month, and I noticed he had worms in his stool after a walk. I just gave him the missed dose. Will he need additional deworming medications?

April 16th, 2023

My pit bull has had a hard lump the size of a quarter under her skin for several months, possibly a year. This morning, it was the size of a small egg, but by evening, it had almost disappeared. The lump does not seem to hurt her and is not a fatty tissue tumor. What could this lump be, and what should I do?

October 13th, 2023

My 20-month-old Dutch Shepherd, who has been in excellent health and behaving normally, had an accident in his crate early this morning. He was walking with unusually short steps with his rear legs and shivering, but the shivering has stopped. He has had two bowel movements of diarrhea in the last two hours and is resting quietly now. He ate last evening as usual and drank some water this morning. He does not wince or cry if touched anywhere or pushed on his abdomen, back, or rear legs. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

February 18th, 2023

My dog has had trouble swallowing for a couple of weeks, followed by vomiting, ataxia, and difficulty walking. The vet suspects a brain tumor, but could symptoms develop that quickly? Are there other potential causes, such as toxicity or liver issues?

July 13th, 2023