I have a chihuahua named Mikey, aged 10-12 years, who is in a lot of pain due to rotten teeth and can't get in to see a dentist until Tuesday. He is also having balance issues and didn't finish his dinner. He is on an antibiotic and weighs 6 lbs. Can I give him gabapentin for pain relief?

September 17th, 2024

My 1-year-old dog has been sneezing excessively and had a small amount of blood from the nose. He seems to sneeze more when he moves and prefers to sit or lie on us. He may have inhaled dust, dried grass, or a fox burr while in the backyard. What should I do, and at what point should I take him to the vet?

March 1st, 2023

My dog, a 5-year-old boxer mix named Pablo, has been having occasional issues with his left hind paw. X-rays suggest a possible cruciate ligament rupture, which might require surgery. However, Pablo can still comfortably 'sploot' (sit in a frog-like position). Is it possible for a dog to have a cruciate ligament rupture and still be able to perform such a position?

December 26th, 2023

My obese dog, Sadie, is coughing up white phlegm and sounds like she has croup. She ate her dinner fine but is now laying calmly but wakes up to cough and spit stuff up. Her stomach is not distended or swollen. Should I bring her to an emergency vet?

August 29th, 2024

My ten-week-old puppy, Birdie, is very lethargic, wobbly, and hasn't roused much since falling asleep around 8 PM, which is unusual. She ate her entire dinner at 6 PM and played a bit before falling asleep. She also ran and hid in the bushes swaying a bit when taken out to go to the bathroom. What could be wrong and what should I do?

December 29th, 2024