I adopted a retired farm dog (lab/collie mix) who is about 12-13 years old. She is straining to urinate and has a very full bladder with an enlarged neck of the bladder at the urethra, as shown by an X-ray. The vet recommended an ultrasound to determine if it's a tumor or a polyp, both of which would require surgery. Given my financial constraints, I'm seeking another opinion on whether the ultrasound would be definitive and if surgery is the only course of action if it's a polyp.

August 12th, 2024

My dog, Bluebell, is a year and four months old. She woke me up with phlegmy breathing and has been trying to throw up but hasn't actually vomited. She is shaking, hiding, and her belly is making gurgling noises. What could be causing this and what should I do?

December 16th, 2024

Our dog got into a bottle of melatonin and ate most of them. He threw up his food and is now just laying around. Is he in any danger?

November 8th, 2023

My 17-year-old dog, Linus, has pancreatitis and is experiencing diarrhea with brown liquid followed by clear water from his anus. He has been drinking water and only vomited once after eating birdseed at the groomer's. How should I manage his condition, and when should I consider it an emergency?

December 18th, 2023

I have a 2-year-old 10-pound miniature schnauzer named Ebony who had her distemper shot this afternoon. Now, she can't jump up on my lap and screamed when I tried to pick her up. Is this normal?

November 3rd, 2023