Millie, a five-year-old Jack Russell, started yelping in pain on Friday. She has been to the vet daily since for pain relief and an MRI scan is being considered. Blood tests are clear. Could this be invertebral disc disease, and how can it be diagnosed?

November 9th, 2024

My dog, Luca (1 year old), ingested a mouse poison bait (Tomcat) containing bromethalin 14 hours ago. I gave him milk and he vomited several times. He is currently showing no symptoms and is active. Should I take him to a vet or give him anything else?

February 20th, 2023

I have a 70 lb 8-year-old German Shepherd diagnosed with aggressive inflammatory mammary cancer involving lymph nodes and the vascular system. She had surgery to remove her mammary chain 7 weeks ago and has been on prednisone, Tramadol, doxycycline, and various supplements since. Recently, she cracked a molar and lacerated her tongue, causing continuous bleeding. She stopped eating and drinking, but after treatment with Cerena and Pepcid, she ate some baby food. She is not eating again this morning. Does this sound like nausea from cancer or from ingesting blood? Is there anything else I can try to get her through this? Should I withhold liquids to help clotting, or continue with IV fluids?

August 21st, 2024

My 9 1/2-year-old labradoodle has been losing weight and occasionally regurgitating his food, despite being on a bland diet and receiving frequent feedings. He appears healthy and pain-free, but has lost 10 pounds in the last two weeks. What could be causing this weight loss and regurgitation, and what further diagnostic steps should be taken?

September 4th, 2023

My dog, Max, a 2-year-old Maltese Shih Tzu, is restless at night due to inflamed bumps on his body and constant scratching and licking of his paws. He has no fleas as he is treated with Advocate every 3 months. I have been using medicated shampoo (Dermcare Malaseb) but it doesn't seem to help. What can I do?

June 19th, 2024