Our dog had an anal gland rupture and was treated by the vet. I asked if I could put a diaper on her, but the vet said no due to potential moisture issues. The vet tech suggested using loose-fitting shorts instead. Is it okay to use shorts, and should I let the wound scab over or keep it open to drain?

June 26th, 2024

Is blood in puppies' stool normal? Or is it something I should be concerned about?

June 26th, 2023

My 60-65lb German Shepherd puppy ate about half a pack (7-10 pills) of my low-dose birth control containing norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol 1mg/20mcg. Should I be worried about toxicity, and what should I do?

March 27th, 2024

My dog, a chocolate lab named Rudy, was bitten by another dog on Thursday. The bite wound is now swollen, bleeding again, and Rudy is licking it. We don't have emergency vet care available until Monday. What can I do to clean and manage the wound until we can get him to a vet?

September 10th, 2024

My dog's stomach is making strange noises. I've just noticed it now. There are no changes in her stool, and she is 4 months old. What could be the possible reasons for her stomach noises, and should I be worried?

March 31st, 2023