I have a 12-year-old German Shepherd Dog (GSD) who started having seizures. The vet prescribed prednisolone 40 mg a day, which is the only dose that prevents seizures. The vet suggested reducing the dose, but any reduction triggers seizures. My dog is incontinent about 80% of the time, very hungry and thirsty, and not quite the same dog he used to be. How long can a dog continue on this high dose of prednisolone comfortably, and what are the long-term effects?

April 13th, 2024

My 8-year-old Corgi is moaning, won't eat, and may be constipated and in pain. She acts like she wants to pass a stool but can't, moves slowly, and has a tucked tail. I don't know when she last passed a stool. She was fed a lot of junk food, possibly including chicken bones, and has had a UTI with antibiotics. What should I do to help her until the vet opens?

May 29th, 2024

I have a two-year-old female dog that is getting skinny and weak since yesterday. She has been dewormed, but I am still in the process of administering the dewormer. She had puppies five weeks ago and was already having trouble maintaining her weight despite being fed twice a day. She hasn't shown any interest in food for 24 hours but still feeds her young. What could be causing her condition and what should I do?

March 19th, 2024

My 14-year-old basset hound is on chemotherapy for lymphoma and prednisone. I'm worried about the long-term effects and seeing some weakness in his back legs. He's on 20 mg of prednisone once a day. What should I do?

November 28th, 2024

I have a 9 lb. bichon/shitzu dog that is 7 years old. She has a sudden lump about an inch wide on her neck and she threw up a little bit. What should I do for her while we wait to see a vet?

May 9th, 2023