My 2.5-year-old Alaskan Malamute has had a persistent cough since Thanksgiving. She was treated for Kennel Cough with two different antibiotics and had normal X-rays of her throat, lungs, and heart. She was put on prednisone, which stopped the coughing but caused side effects. Once off the prednisone, the coughing returned. What could be causing her chronic cough, and what other treatments can be considered?

July 14th, 2024

My small dog got a crusty finishing nail stuck in her paw pad about 1/4 inch deep. I pulled it out, and it did not bleed. Since it is Sunday and I can't take her to the vet, what should I do until tomorrow? Should she get a tetanus shot and antibiotics? She walked on that paw earlier, but she is now limping.

June 28th, 2024

Hi, my dog just ate a Quick-Eze and she has pancreatitis. Just wondering if this can be harmful.

August 16th, 2023

My 72lb Lab/Chow mix received a steroid injection two days ago to stop seasonal itching and chewing. Although the itching has decreased, she now has diarrhea every 2-3 hours and has stopped eating. My vet suggests it's her nerves causing the diarrhea and recommends Pepto Bismol, which hasn't worked. When will the injection wear off, and should I start her on oral cortisone tablets given her reaction to the injection? Is the injection causing the diarrhea?

January 31st, 2024

I have a dog with muscle pain, specifically in the back. My husband takes tramadol, can this be given to a dog? The dog weighs 90 pounds.

June 20th, 2024