Hi Dr. Perry, this is Cynthia again with Coby the Boston Terrier. I was in communication with you a few days ago regarding a protruding bulge underneath his anus, which has now been confirmed as a perineal hernia. The vet said it's just fat at the moment. The next step is to schedule a consultation with an emergency clinic that specializes in this, but they are booked for another month. My fear is that he may encounter complications during and/or after surgery since it's been present for a few months now. Do you think he'll experience any complications?

January 27th, 2024

My dog, a mixed breed under 25 lbs, has sudden swelling on her face and neck. She doesn't appear to be in pain and there are no visible bite marks or wounds. What could be causing this and what should I do?

December 19th, 2023

My mini schnauzer, Stella, has hives after going to the groomer. She's been scratching and licking since we got home. She also had a minor incident with a mouse yesterday but was fine this morning. Can I give her Benadryl, and what should I do about her hives?

October 10th, 2024

My dog, Paws, a 5-year-old Chihuahua Dachshund mix, was up early this morning whining and wouldn’t get up to walk. He just plopped back on his hind legs, and his tail is limp. He lets me move his legs but whines when I move his back right leg. His tail is limp, and he did pee and poop this morning. What could be wrong, and what should I do?

June 12th, 2024

My 11-month-old dog, Oliver, has bloody diarrhea for the second day. He vomited undigested food and bile yesterday, is not eating normally, and may have eaten a plastic bag or piece of curtain. He is fully vaccinated and his belly is not tender. What should I do?

January 10th, 2023