My dog, Lucy, is 11 years old and has swollen nipples near her back legs. She is not eating much, cries in pain, and I suspect she has mastitis. I recently lost my job and cannot afford to take her to the vet. What are my options for her condition?

January 13th, 2024

My 13-pound, 10-month-old dog, Bourbon, ate approximately 0.29 ounces of milk chocolate (about 10 Milk Duds) within the last 45 minutes. He has not vomited and is eating normally. Is this amount of chocolate harmful, and should I be concerned about any potential symptoms or side effects?

February 27th, 2024

My 9-year-old GoldenDoodle, Yogi, has been shivering, especially in his back legs, and acting strangely. He had a tick removed a week and a half ago and has a grade three heart murmur. He's been drinking and urinating more frequently over the last year. What could be causing his symptoms and what should I do?

August 6th, 2023

What is Lypex capsule, is it safe for dogs, and what are its ingredients? My dog has high lipase levels but normal canine-specific lipase levels, and I was advised to give her Lypex, but I stopped after a friend, an American vet, suggested otherwise. Should I be concerned about any harm caused by giving Lypex for months, and what should I do for my dog who is about to give birth?

July 25th, 2023

My dog, Paddy, a 17+ year old black lab mix, had a nail removed and was sedated on Thursday. Today, he is experiencing very rapid shallow breathing, which has been ongoing for two days. What could be causing this rapid breathing, and what should I do?

September 25th, 2023