My dog, Buddy, is not eating, throwing up water, and has had diarrhea today. He is also more tired than usual and just laying around. What could be causing this and what should I do?

October 20th, 2023

My 4-month-old female toy Chihuahua, weighing about 2 pounds, started acting lethargic tonight. She normally is very active but now seems overly tired and has dry heaved once. She ate normally earlier and has been able to drink a small amount of water. What could be causing her lethargy and should I take her to the vet?

November 16th, 2024

What kind of antibiotics are used for a UTI in a canine, and what other potential causes should be considered for increased urination without an increase in water intake in a 3-year-old dog named George?

April 14th, 2023

My 20-pound dog, Chidi, ingested 3 grams of xylitol over 3 days from melatonin gummies. He has shown no symptoms so far. What should I do, and could the peanut butter he eats with the gummies have helped with any potential blood sugar issues?

March 16th, 2024

We have a pair of sibling dogs that came into our shelter. The male dog has had about a third of his tail cut off, and it is raw but not bleeding. He licks it frequently. Warren weighs 36.5 lbs, and there isn't enough tissue to close the wound. Should we have the tail further amputated by a vet to allow a skin flap for healing, or could it heal on its own with an e-collar and antibiotics? We are a 501(c)3 non-profit shelter with limited funds due to COVID-19, so we prefer the least expensive route if possible.

August 27th, 2023