My 4-year-old Chihuahua, Opie, threw up all his food, is moping, and had diarrhea that looked red. He threw up water this morning and hasn't had anything to drink since. He might have eaten something unusual, but I didn't see it. What should I do?

November 8th, 2023

My dog, Jett, a 13-year-old with stage 1-2 chronic kidney disease (CKD), was prescribed Simplicef (200 mg dose) for a UTI. Is Simplicef safe for her to take, and are there any concerns with the dosage? Additionally, what other antibiotics are recommended for dogs with advanced CKD?

November 18th, 2024

My dog is having problems with either his legs or his hips, and I believe he's in pain. He can barely walk, is up and down, and hasn't eaten since the day before last. He has severe arthritis in his front paws and just got off a 10-day quarantine at the SPCA. What should I do to help him, especially since I can't afford a vet visit right now?

July 3rd, 2024

My dog, Teddy, has a wound that seems to be a bug bite but isn't improving. It continues to bleed and looks like ringworm. The wound has been ongoing for about a week, with scabs falling off or bleeding around them. Teddy is 10 years old and shows no changes in eating, drinking, or defecating. What could this be, and what treatment options are available?

April 24th, 2024

My 3-year-old mini poodle, Sophie, started vomiting with diarrhea around lunch today. She has blood-tinged diarrhea and is eating and drinking normally. She has epilepsy and takes zonisamide daily. Should I take her to the emergency vet?

September 17th, 2023