Do dogs have a limb 'fall asleep' when they lean on it for a while like humans do? My dog, Ivan, sometimes limps when he gets up from a nap, and I was hoping it's just 'falling asleep.'

February 13th, 2023

My dog accidentally ate chocolate chip cookie dough (equivalent of 2 cookies). I know chocolate is bad for dogs. Is there anything I need to do?

December 9th, 2023

My 7-year-old Great Dane is walking stiffly, has a large firm swelling on his right shoulder, and is reluctant to move, especially up and down stairs or into the truck. He hasn't eaten or drunk since last night. What could be causing this, and what can I do in the interim until I can get a vet to come for a house call?

December 14th, 2023

My dog is acting weird. She can't jump up on the couch, she squeals when I touch her on her body, she shivers/shakes with her tail between her legs. She has no energy and up until late Wednesday night had not eaten any of her wet food since Sunday morning. As of Thursday she has been eating, and her feces are small like the size of a golf tee. It normally is bigger. She has also been sounding like she has wheezing sounds. She is an indoor dog. What could be wrong with her?

May 4th, 2024

Dr. Loretta, I have a question about my dog Blitz. When she was a puppy, she had a few seizures, and since then, she has developed a habit of coming to me or others in the house to have her lower back rubbed and scratched. While doing this, she nibbles on me as if she's trying to remove fleas, but she has none. I'm wondering if this behavior is normal and if it could be habit-forming. Additionally, I use Sergeant's Skip-Flea & Tick with oatmeal shampoo for her baths. Is this shampoo alright, and how often should I bathe her to avoid dry skin?

July 11th, 2024