What can I do for my dog that has itchy skin?

November 23rd, 2023

My 10-month-old Rottweiler puppy frequently whines or yelps, especially at night after laying down or after playing hard. My husband thinks it's growing pains or attention-seeking, but I'm concerned. Hip dysplasia isn't a family issue, and he's been on large breed puppy food. What could be causing this, and what can I do without resorting to expensive x-rays?

April 14th, 2023

My 11-year-old German Shepherd has been making unusual digestive sounds for the past few days and has been vomiting a clear, jelly-like substance frequently. He has bad hips, a tumor in his stomach, and weighs about 85 pounds. He's on a special diet of Royal Canin prescription food. What could be causing this and what should I do?

April 5th, 2023

My dog suddenly died within two hours. She was almost 10 years old, had a positive Lyme titer but no symptoms, took a joint supplement daily, and was on mature dog food. There were no recent changes in diet or behavior. She was due for her next flea treatment by pill and had been sprayed with flea spray on her coat. The day she died, she was fine in the morning but was found dead with a section of her skin and hair fallen off, her body covered with fleas and ticks, a red dotted rash on her skin, and her eyes completely red. The grass was cut, she was next to the house, and there were no new plants around. What could have caused her sudden death with these presentations in less than two hours?

January 12th, 2023

My dog has had a hacking cough for a while. I didn't seem too concerned because he sheds and licks himself a lot. I noticed in his stool some hair. Here lately the cough sounds like a goose honk. Then he will gag but nothing comes up. He also is always trying to eat grass when I take him out. Any idea what it might be?

August 18th, 2024