Mom's older Belgian Shepherd, Oso, passed away suddenly. He was overweight, current on all shots and heartworm medication. On the night of his passing, he was let out to pee and returned vomiting white, slimy, odorless liquid that seemed to be clogging his throat. His stomach was also slightly hard. The emergency clinic advised against giving him food or water and suggested he might die by morning if not brought in. Oso eventually died in his bed. The vet who handled his cremation suggested it sounded like a seizure, not poison. Mom found two piles of vomit in the backyard the day before. What could have caused Oso's sudden death?

July 14th, 2024

My 5-year-old black lab, Happy, hyperventilates at night but rarely during the day. The vet suspected a heart problem and prescribed Lasix, but there has been no improvement. Happy is overweight, gets regular exercise, and has a homemade diet. She has heavy breathing without coughing and her breath sounds hoarse. What could be causing her hyperventilation and what tests should be conducted to diagnose the issue?

August 21st, 2024

My dog just ate a 16 mg Atacand pill—she weighs 18 pounds—what are the side effects and what should I do?

March 25th, 2024

My Pomeranian fell on his head while walking home. Initially, he was dazed, froze up, and had some bleeding under his lip. He seemed fine afterward, but I'm concerned if he might have a concussion. What should I look out for, and does he need to see a vet?

September 14th, 2024

I have a dog named Sallie who has an allergy problem, especially during this time of year. She scratches until all the hair is removed from around her eyes. I give her Benadryl when she gets really bad, but I'm afraid it's not good for her. We wash her feet when she comes back in the house and have changed her diet to chicken, rice, carrots, and peas, but nothing seems to help. How can I help Sallie with her allergies?

November 24th, 2024