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My dog, Max, a 13-year-old Jack Russell weighing about 25 lbs, ate about 10 small purple grapes about 30 minutes ago. He has a history of glaucoma, had his eyes removed in 2020, has multiple skin tags, an abnormal heart beat, and could use a 5 lb weight loss. He has had grapes before with no serious issues other than diarrhea. What should I do?
March 2nd, 2023
My dog, Ice, a 2 1/2-year-old, has a UTI. She has bloody urine, is urinating frequently, panting, and drinking a lot of water. I am unable to take her to the vet until later this week. What should I do in the meantime?
August 2nd, 2023
My 10-week-old Border Collie puppy, Blitzen, has had diarrhea for about 4 days. He isn't lethargic, but he won't eat his hard dog food and prefers chicken and meats. The diarrhea is a lighter brown, no blood, and very soft. Should I try home remedies or consult a vet?
February 6th, 2023
My German Shepherd mix, Feeny, has been exhibiting symptoms of a urinary tract infection since last night. He keeps asking to go out and was able to pee once, but then he kept stopping to go and nothing came out. He is neutered, last saw a vet about a year ago for his shots, and was taking Trifexis but stopped about 4 months ago. He also received a topical flea treatment in the last 2 months. What could be causing this issue and what should I do?
January 26th, 2023
How long can a healthy dog go without eating a meal? My picky dog is being stubborn about his kibble, and he and I are currently waiting to see who "breaks" first. He didn't eat at all yesterday, and hasn't eaten at all today either. (This isn't the first time we've had a battle of wills over food, but I've never actually gotten a straight answer from a professional about how long it's safe to wait out his hunger.)
September 24th, 2023
My dog, a 3-year-old mix between a blue heeler and Australian shorthaired shepherd, is experiencing constipation or a possible bowel blockage. She has a distended rear end, cannot stand on her hind legs, and her last bowel movement was yesterday. What should I do to help her?
April 23rd, 2023