My dog, Ty, a 4.5-year-old Bischon Poodle mix, started limping on his back right paw today at the park. He is barely touching it down when he walks and occasionally twitches it. He has had red, itchy feet for a while, which I've been treating with Chlorhexidine. There are no visible wounds or sticks in his paw, but he is licking it and won't let me touch it easily. What could be causing the limping, and what should I do?
June 20th, 2023
My dog, Max, a 16-pound Boston Terrier, may have swallowed a 3-volt wrist watch battery. He is 17 months old and in great health. What should I do?
October 19th, 2023
My 8-week-old puppy, Lola, has been experiencing loud stomach growling, three bowel movements with the last one being diarrhea containing mucous and a hint of blood. She refuses to drink water and seems uncomfortable. What could be causing this and what should I do?
July 9th, 2023
Ernie, a 4-year-old Chihuahua mix, has luxating patellas on both knees and a torn ACL on his right rear. The physician at Noah's Ark suggested that Ernie needs to see an orthopedist for surgery. However, due to financial difficulties caused by COVID-19, I am unsure how to proceed. Do you have any advice on how to manage Ernie's pain and what steps I should take for his surgery?
February 4th, 2023
My dog ate a raisin and I don't know what to do. The dog is between 15 and 20 pounds, and it was one raisin that I dropped. This was 15 to 20 minutes ago, and she is behaving normally at this point. Her name is Rosie, and she is 6 years old. Is there anything else the Vet should know before I connect you?
October 14th, 2023
Found an abandoned puppy named Gizmo in a field in Maricopa. My daughter found him about a week ago and has been caring for him, but he has suddenly taken a turn for the worse. Gizmo breathes with jerks through his mouth, and one of his front paws spasms with each breath. We are trying to keep him hydrated and feed him little bits. We have an appointment with our vet tomorrow at 11:30, but I don't think he will make it that long. What should we do?
March 2nd, 2024