My dog, Scrappy, a 5-year-old West Highland Terrier mix, ate a spoonful of ice cream with a waffle cone about twenty minutes ago and has been trying to cough or gag since then. He weighs about 45 pounds and has coughed up or drooled a little bit but hasn't thrown up. What could be causing this and what should I do?
December 31st, 2023
My 6-year-old boxer, Layla, who weighs about 70 pounds, just ate 7-10 red seedless grapes accidentally left out by my grandson. Are they harmful to her, and what should I do?
June 20th, 2024
My dog is 45 days pregnant and has had a tiny amount of clear gel discharge from her vulva. Is this normal, and should I be concerned?
October 15th, 2023
My 6-month-old Cockapoo named Griffin has a stuffy and runny nose, is lethargic, and his breathing sounds weird. He seems less enthusiastic about eating and has had reverse sneeze-type choking sounds. The symptoms started around the same time as house construction work involving drywall and paint. Should I be worried about his breathing, and what could be causing these symptoms?
July 8th, 2023
My 12-year-old golden retriever, Duece, has been showing signs of canine masticatory myositis, including deteriorated face and head muscles and regular head shaking in the last couple of months. My local vet insists on a muscle biopsy before prescribing steroids, which I believe is unnecessary and motivated by financial gain. Are there any home remedies or alternative treatments I can try to relieve his pain?
May 4th, 2023
My dog, who is 65 pounds and has liver disease, ate a small loaf of brioche bread high in butter and fat. What can I do to help her, and should I make her vomit or give her activated charcoal?
July 10th, 2023