My dog, Buster, a 1.5-year-old lab mix, is hobbling on three legs and not using one of his back legs since this morning. He was fine last night but has been moaning a lot tonight. There is a bump on his hip, and he is usually very active. Should we go to the ER vet?

December 5th, 2024

My dog Gracie, a 5-year-old yellow Lab weighing about 40-50 pounds, has been experiencing symptoms including vomiting yellow bile, panting heavily, acting sluggish, and not eating much despite drinking normally. She plays with other dogs but seems tired indoors. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to help her?

January 12th, 2023

My dog, Penny, a 65-pound Golden Retriever, ate about 3 cups of wild oyster mushrooms 14 hours ago and has vomited several times since then. She threw up 4 times last night, mostly mushrooms, and also vomited after eating rice this morning. What should I do?

September 11th, 2024

My dog, Bailey, an 8-year-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever weighing about 100 lbs, was accidentally given 330 mg of naproxen by my grandfather. She was vomiting earlier today but has not done so in several hours. We have been giving her a drink with electrolytes. We do not have an emergency vet close by. Can I wait until morning to take her to her regular vet?

October 14th, 2023

My 16-year-old Chihuahua, who has been suffering from kidney failure for the past 6-7 months, is now mostly sleeping, refusing food, and only occasionally drinking water. He has been asleep for over 24 hours, waking only briefly to drink. I am unable to afford a vet visit and euthanasia, and I'm unsure how to ensure he passes peacefully. What can I do to help him, and could his condition become painful or distressing?

August 10th, 2024