Our 3-year-old Beagle, Elvis, is lethargic, has his tail between his legs, won't eat, and has light pink gums. He is not vomiting or having diarrhea, and there are no signs of bite marks. What could be causing this and what should we do?

December 30th, 2023

Can a puppy (46lbs) be given risperidone to sedate him for nail trimming? He is very aggressive about it and will bite even a professional groomer.

April 15th, 2024

I had to take a second fecal sample to my veterinarian and they charged me $70.00. My dog, Reese, is doing much better and no longer has diarrhea. Why did it cost so much, and why would they ask for another sample if he is better?

May 10th, 2024

We noticed two bright red spots on our dog's belly/groin area while on vacation by a lake. The spots appeared this morning, and our dog doesn't seem to notice them—no itching or licking, and her behavior is normal. She lies on her back a lot, so we noticed the spots quickly. It's been less than 24 hours. What could these spots be?

November 20th, 2024

My dog, Topaz, an 8-year-old rescue who eats everything, appears to have chewed on and possibly ingested part of a pack of cigarettes over an hour ago. He shows no immediate signs of distress. What should I do?

February 19th, 2024