My dog, Meri, has a lame leg due to a partially torn cruciate ligament. She was prescribed pain medication and cage rest, but her condition seems to be worsening. I am concerned that she might have completely torn her ligament. Should we take her to the emergency room now, or is it okay to wait until tomorrow to see our local vet again?

January 12th, 2024

What happens if luxating surgery is not done for a grade 2 medial luxating patella in a 7-month-old Boston Terrier, and what alternative treatments are available?

October 22nd, 2023

My dog, Ginger, was found to have a live flea by the groomer. I treated her with K9 Advantix II on December 8th, but I'm concerned as I assumed it would have taken care of the fleas. What options do I have to get rid of the fleas?

September 8th, 2023

My 6-month-old Chow Chow, Pynk, has chewed all the hair off an area on her left hip. She started this behavior yesterday, and there are no known allergies. I gave her Benadryl with no relief, and there is no rash or other skin-related symptoms. What could be causing this and what should I do?

June 12th, 2024

My dog, Grady, was diagnosed with Lyme disease and started treatment with doxycycline and rimadyl. He initially improved but then showed signs of severe pain, including an arched back, shaking, whining, and panting. He was rechecked and found to be paralyzed in his hind quarters. We are treating him with steroids and other medications to reduce swelling. What could be causing his paralysis, and is there hope for recovery, especially considering his inability to urinate on his own?

August 26th, 2024