Our Bernese dog, 15 months old and weighing 89 lbs, has started getting bumps on his muzzle, lips, and corners of his eyes. He then itches them, causing them to become bloody. The vet gave him a steroid shot, antibiotics, and antihistamines, but the bumps have not fully resolved. What could be causing these bumps, and what further steps can be taken to help our dog?

January 18th, 2023

My dog was diagnosed with polymyositis, possibly from an allergic reaction. I added a new food to her regular Canidae diet around the time it started. After treatment with prednisone, the condition is almost gone. Can I use the open bag of Canidae? Is my vet correct that allergic reactions are almost never from food? If the prednisone makes her feel sick, is there another treatment?

November 19th, 2023

I took my 5-month-old puppy to Kentucky last week where she met her siblings from the same litter. Since returning home, she has been acting strangely, not her usual energetic self, and has vomited white slimy foam. She refuses to eat or drink water and is lethargic. Should I be worried, and what should I do?

March 31st, 2023

My 10-year-old dog, Coby, has a rash on his back and ear allergies. What could be causing the rash and how should I treat it?

March 9th, 2024

Our 8-year-old Doberman female was diagnosed with Wobblers in the early stages. She is currently on 15 mg daily of Prednisone. I have Tramadol and Gabapentin. Do you think Gabapentin will keep her calmer? How restrictive should her in-house routine be? We elected not to do an MRI at this point and have her scheduled for acupuncture treatment. What do you recommend to slow the progress of this disease?

September 16th, 2023