My dog has a gooey mass with raw skin and white/yellowish goo underneath, which I initially thought was gum in his hair. The area has no odor, but the skin is raw. What is this and how can I treat it?

July 10th, 2023

Can you teach me how to look at an X-ray and identify signs that rule in or out aspiration in a dog, specifically in relation to Dolly's case?

July 12th, 2023

Hello, Dr. Salkin. This is Louisa's mom with the diazepam question. I'm starting a new question as you requested. Yesterday morning while at the hospital for a migraine attack, I called my regular vet. She said to give 10 milligrams every 12 hours during the thunderstorms. So I'm good to go. The pet sitter e-mailed me today and said that the storm was pretty bad last night. They didn't mention how she did. They gave it to her during their evening visit. When I have been present during thunderstorms and have given it to her, I have noticed an improvement. Of course, it doesn't eliminate her anxiety, but it definitely helps to reduce it.

August 5th, 2023

My 7-month-old dog, Blue, got into guanfacine from my grandson's med bag this morning. He weighs about 40 pounds and is very quiet. I don't know how much he ingested. What should I do?

October 22nd, 2024

My dog (70 lbs, 10 years old) was accidentally given 2 doses of prednisone (20mg each) this morning instead of the usual 1 dose. He is currently taking prednisone after heartworm treatment. What are the potential side effects and what should I do?

October 14th, 2023