My teacup yorkie, Lily, fell off the couch a few days ago and may have hit a heat register in the shoulder area or ribs. She was doing okay until the cat tackled her last night, and now she's in obvious pain. She's limping, has a pain response when picked up, and is licking her front paw. I gave her 1/4 of a Rimadyl pill prescribed for a 12 lb dog. My vet can't see her until Thursday. What should I do to help her until then?

February 20th, 2023

My Shih Tzu, Alvin, is trying to poop but can't and is crying in pain. He's been experiencing this for about an hour. He was last seen by a vet a couple of months ago for a regular visit and is not on any medications. What could be causing this issue and what should I do?

March 8th, 2024

My dog, Robbin, is vomiting every 5 minutes. The vomit started with food, then became liquidy, and now foamy. She is not keeping any water down, her gums are pale pink and moist, and she is tense on her belly but does not seem to be in more discomfort when pressed. She is hiding and getting upset, which is unusual for her. Could the dog have eaten anything unusual, and what should I do?

February 8th, 2024

My 92lb Rottweiler, Gianni, who is 6 years old and on a special diet, just ate a strip of banana peel. What are the potential effects and what should I watch for?

April 26th, 2024

My 52-pound Labrador retriever got hold of a bottle of doxycycline prescribed for her kennel cough and may have eaten up to 12 100 mg pills. I was supposed to give her 2.5 pills per day. Is this an emergency, and what side effects should I watch for?

May 7th, 2023