My friend’s dog, Beefcake, a two-year-old rescue with a history of severe heartworm treated with steroids, just started Nexgard and is now experiencing vomiting, diarrhea with blood and mucus. The dog also recently tried new rawhides. Should we stop the medication, and what should we do to help the dog?

September 5th, 2024

My 11-year-old Shih Tzu, Chicken, hasn't been eating for almost a week. She had X-rays and an ultrasound, but nothing definitive was found. She was given an appetite stimulant and anti-nausea medication, which helped a bit. Today, she was found to be dehydrated and received water under the skin, Pepcid, and a steroid. She vomited a few times and is still lethargic and won't eat. How long does it take for the steroid to stimulate her appetite, and can she have more anti-nausea medication while on the steroid?

January 11th, 2024

Is it safe to put Desitin on a dog, and what should be done for a rash around the dog's penis area?

February 5th, 2024

My dog, Maverick, has chronic allergies and hot spots. He was previously on APOQUEL, which worked temporarily. Now, due to the pandemic, it's difficult to take him to the vet. What at-home treatments can I use for his allergies and hot spots?

March 12th, 2023

My pet, a Maltese poodle named Nicki who is 8 1/2 years old and weighs 15 lbs, ate a piece of ham from Thanksgiving leftovers and has been feeling unwell, throwing up, and shaking. What should I do?

August 23rd, 2023