My fox terrier Penny has been vomiting and having diarrhea. I have given her Pepto Bismol twice, and she is drinking a lot of water. She is 4 years old and spayed. What could be causing her symptoms and what should I do?

July 15th, 2024

My 14-year-old poodle has been diagnosed with diabetes, and I can't afford the medications and blood work. How long will she last without the meds?

March 17th, 2023

My dog has a bump on his paw that looks similar to a foxtail grass or something stuck in the paw, with pus and blood visible in a tiny hole. The bump has gotten smaller with epsom salt soaks, but the skin around it has discolored. The dog does not limp or seem to be in pain, but constantly licks the area. What could this be, and should I continue soaking it in epsom salt and add betadine?

July 11th, 2023

We had a pacemaker put in our small sheltie a few years ago. We've not kept up with the annual programming checkups due to cost, distance, and she seems okay. However, is it possible that she could be receiving occasional jolts to her heart by not having had this thing checked for proper programming for 2 years? She sometimes suddenly rises up or changes resting spots, which concerns me as I don't want her to experience any possible rhythm jolts due to not being at a good programming baseline.

January 25th, 2024

My Lhasa Apso has a brain tumor, and we can't afford an MRI or CT scan, which is the only way to determine its exact location. Our vet suggested euthanasia due to his deteriorating condition. Is there a less expensive treatment option that could improve his quality of life and potentially extend it?

August 4th, 2023