My 7-year-old dachshund ate a whole bag of dried pineapple. Is this poisonous to her? She is acting lethargic and has vomited twice. Before I realized what she had gotten into and picked up her bowls, I noticed her drinking abnormally large amounts of water.

November 26th, 2023

My dog, Fudge, is having his left quadrant mandible removed. Are the prospects good for function after the surgery, or do some dogs struggle? Fudge already had part of his ridge removed last Tuesday, but he's having another operation on Thursday. I'm struggling with my conscience about putting him through it again.

June 15th, 2023

I have a female Doberman, nine years old, who has been experiencing recurring diarrhea, sometimes bloody, despite various treatments including dietary changes and medications. My vet has ruled out common causes through tests, and a holistic practitioner has been helping with a natural diet. However, the diarrhea persists intermittently. Should I continue with the current approach, and if not, what other options should I consider?

September 9th, 2023

Our 9-year-old Husky Chow Chow recently hurt his back jumping on the bed. We took him to the animal hospital, and after X-rays and blood work, he was given muscle relaxants and pain pills. However, he tried to jump again and hurt himself further, now showing signs of withdrawal. We were reducing the pain pills but have started giving them again. What should we do?

January 7th, 2024

I just adopted a 3-year-old Shih Tzu who hasn't been eating well since we got him. He has diarrhea, low energy, allergies, intermittent heavy panting, and unusual behavior after an accident. Should I take him to the vet immediately or can I wait a few hours?

April 8th, 2024