My 75-pound lab had surgery to remove an 11-pound tumor and his spleen. He has been crying and whining in pain for 48 hours straight, despite being given Gabapentin 300 mg, tramadol, and a shot of buprenorphine. I gave him 4 mg of my own hydromorphone, but I'm worried about overdosing him. Is 4 mg too much, and can I increase it if necessary? What is the safe oral dosage of hydromorphone for my dog according to vet guidelines?

September 11th, 2023

Our one-year-old Cockapoo got a haircut on Saturday and has been incessantly licking his scrotum since, causing it to become red and slightly swollen. We have tried using an inflatable ring to prevent licking, but it is distressing him. We found an ointment called Sulfodene 3-way ointment for dogs and are considering using it. What should we do?

June 17th, 2023

My 7-year-old dachshund, Gibson, has developed a hard lump about half an inch under his left eye, near his upper jaw. It's the size of a peanut, hard, and doesn't move. He had IVDD surgery two weeks ago and dental surgery earlier this year, during which all carnassial teeth were removed. What could this lump be, and what should I be aware of?

August 5th, 2023

My 11-year-old dog, Marley, has had a significant amount of mucus after she pees and has been crying a couple of times since last night. She has a history of irritable bowel disease, had surgery on her hip 3 months ago, and is on medication for her heart and blood pressure. She's urinating and drinking water normally, but has been crying and has a runny nose on and off for the past couple of weeks. What could be causing this and should I take her to the vet as an emergency?

April 13th, 2024

My 85lb dog, Buddy, age 7, ate one 375mg hyoscyamine pill 30 minutes ago. He is being treated for heartworms. Will this affect him and what should I do?

September 29th, 2024