My 8-year-old goldendoodle, Rosey, has high liver enzymes (ALT 698, AST 23, ALKP 416), increased thirst, weight loss of about 10 lbs over 6 months, and lethargy. She is currently on Denamarin and has an ultrasound scheduled. What additional tests should be considered, and what dietary recommendations would you suggest for her?

March 2nd, 2024

My dog was diagnosed with encephalitis 4 years ago and has had occasional wobbly episodes since then. Last night, she had a severe episode with symptoms like lethargy, inability to stand, and back leg twitching. She hasn't gone to the bathroom since the episode. Is this normal for a dog with encephalitis, and should I have her reevaluated?

April 10th, 2023

My dog, Rosco, age 4, is throwing up and drooling excessively. The vomit contains both liquid and foam, along with food, grass, and a leaf. I believe he may have eaten something unusual, but I didn't catch it in time. What should I do to help him recover?

May 20th, 2024

Our one-year-old labradoodle, Luna, chewed the battery cage of a small torch containing two AAA lead acid batteries. The batteries were chewed but not swallowed. Luna weighs 20kg and showed no symptoms after the incident, which occurred this morning around 8:00 AM. The battery casing indicates no mercury and no cadmium, but there is a symbol indicating lead. We rinsed her mouth out with water and gave her some natural yogurt. Should we feed her something to neutralize any potential negative impacts?

October 12th, 2024

We are having a problem getting rid of ear mites in our 6-year-old Mastiff named Gunner. He has been treated for weeks with various ear mite treatments, including Pet Armor and Hartz Ultraguard, and is currently using Zymox ear cleaners and enzymatic ear solution. He has a dark brown, thick discharge in his ears and is shaking them, but no vomiting or blood in stool. What could be the issue and what should we do next?

August 14th, 2023