My Yorkie puppy, Squirt, chewed on my chapstick and may have swallowed some. She is about 4 pounds and was acting normally after the incident. Will she be okay?

September 20th, 2023

My 13-week-old dog, Lillie, swallowed one of my diamond earrings about 40 minutes ago. I gave her 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting, but she only regurgitated the earring. What should I do next to ensure her safety and monitor her condition?

July 2nd, 2023

My 70-pound, 7-year-old Airedale named Daisy ate about 5-7 oz of plastic-wrapped chocolate cookies 30 hours ago. She is now acting weak, tired, and reluctant to get up. She has not vomited or had diarrhea, and there are no wrappers in her stool. What could be causing her sudden weakness and reluctance to move, and what should I do in the meantime until I can get her to the vet?

March 17th, 2023

I accidentally gave my 18.4 lb cat 3cc of penicillin G IM (300,000 IU/mL) instead of the prescribed dose. The cat's hind leg where the injection was given is now numb and the cat can't walk on it. Should I take my cat to an emergency vet, and is there any concern about the leg being limp or nerve damage?

March 3rd, 2023

My dog, Fiona, a 7-year-old, sometimes shakes her head and scratches her ears. This morning, I noticed a bubble on the tip of her ear. I am on a fixed and tight income and heard warm compresses can help. What could be causing this issue, and what should I do to treat it?

November 20th, 2024