My 6-month-old Cockapoo named Griffin has a stuffy and runny nose, is lethargic, and his breathing sounds weird. He seems less enthusiastic about eating and has had reverse sneeze-type choking sounds. The symptoms started around the same time as house construction work involving drywall and paint. Should I be worried about his breathing, and what could be causing these symptoms?

July 8th, 2023

My 12-year-old golden retriever, Duece, has been showing signs of canine masticatory myositis, including deteriorated face and head muscles and regular head shaking in the last couple of months. My local vet insists on a muscle biopsy before prescribing steroids, which I believe is unnecessary and motivated by financial gain. Are there any home remedies or alternative treatments I can try to relieve his pain?

May 4th, 2023

My dog, who is 65 pounds and has liver disease, ate a small loaf of brioche bread high in butter and fat. What can I do to help her, and should I make her vomit or give her activated charcoal?

July 10th, 2023

I have 4 dogs. One of them, a 58 lb golden doodle named Cesare who is 3.5 years old, swallowed a 10-inch piece of gauze tie from an e-collar approximately 3 hours ago. How soon might I see a reaction, and what should I watch for?

December 8th, 2023

My 9-month-old Chihuahua/malaise mix, Tipsy, has been vomiting food, foam, and water, not drinking, and has had bloody diarrhea. Her nose is warm. What should I do and is this life-threatening?

March 25th, 2023