Our male German Shepherd is very defensive and aggressive towards strangers, barking and standing defensively at the end of our driveway when they pass by. We are unsure how to address this behavior, especially since he was believed to have been abused as a puppy. Can we change his behavior towards strangers at 4 years of age, and is a shock collar a viable option?

August 26th, 2024

My mini dachshund accidentally ate our other dog's incontinence medication. She's thrown up twice. Should we call the vet?

June 30th, 2023

My 5-year-old Great Dane has a 7mm lump on her hip. The vet found red blood cells and fibrocytes (homogeneous in appearance) during a needle aspiration and suspects hemangiopericytoma. What other conditions could present with red blood cells and fibrocytes, and is there a way to confirm the diagnosis without surgical removal? Are there alternative treatments for hemangiopericytoma?

May 16th, 2024

Our 7-year-old beagle, Abby, has been experiencing intermittent distress and discomfort for the past few days, characterized by a tense and sensitive abdomen, shivering, panting, and vocalizing. She has a good appetite and no vomiting or diarrhea. What could be causing her discomfort, and what steps should we take to monitor and potentially treat her condition?

February 1st, 2023

My 14-month-old Great Dane puppy received numerous vaccines and was treated for an ear infection. A few hours later, I noticed loose skin in his neck area, which worsened to a soft ball of liquid. Is this an effect of the vaccines or the ear infection? Should we call our vet as an emergency?

January 14th, 2024