Is it possible for a slight nick on an eyelid from grooming to become worsened by a dog trying to soothe it, and could such an injury go unnoticed by the groomer?

February 19th, 2024

My dog has an ACL problem in his left leg. Recently, his leg was sore, and he had trouble getting up. The next day, I noticed his underbelly was distended, flabby, and irritated. His bad leg started swelling, and his body seemed full of fluid. I took him to the vet, who couldn't identify the issue but did blood work, which was normal. They prescribed doxycycline and a pain pill. After four doses, there's no change. Could it be an allergic reaction to Cosequin DS or Gabapentin? Should I continue with these supplements and medications? What should I do if the swelling doesn't improve?

December 23rd, 2024

My dog's back dewclaw has grown into the little pad. It doesn't seem to be bothering her, but it does look a little swollen. What can happen in this kind of situation? What should I do?

June 16th, 2024

My dog ate some rat poison (racumin) and vomited up the poison packet, but some of the paste was still in it. How much danger is my dog in, and what should I do given that we live 100km from the nearest vet?

September 16th, 2024

My 10-month-old Chihuahua had his rabies shot today and is now whimpering when touched, urinating, and very inactive. He weighs 6 pounds and had a Kennel cough vaccine 7 days ago, a deworming pill this past Sunday, and antibiotics 3 weeks ago for Kennel cough. He also had an X-ray today to check his lungs and trachea, which were good. He is not vomiting or having diarrhea, his breathing is slightly shallow, his face is not swollen, and his eyes are not watering. What could be causing his symptoms and what should I do?

August 26th, 2023