I brought my puppy home today and she has had diarrhea a few times, with blood in her diarrhea. She hasn't shown any interest in food or water and hasn't eaten anything unusual. What should I do?

November 28th, 2023

My 14 and 3/4-year-old whippet, Smyth, has an open, weeping lump/cyst on his leg that won't heal and has been managed with warm cloths to prevent infection. He has also lost 3 pounds since October, dropping from 38 to 35 pounds, despite eating and drinking normally and appearing happy. His August blood work showed early signs of kidney problems, and he drinks more water now. Could the weight loss be related to the lump or kidney issues, and what else can be done about the lump?

January 4th, 2023

My 5-year-old Chihuahua, Dobby, has had non-healing abscesses for 5 months despite numerous antibiotics and a short course of prednisone. He developed meningitis before surgery to remove the first abscess and survived. Biopsy revealed no foreign object, no bacteria, but abnormal tissue. Two CT scans, an MRI, and tissue sent to Michigan State again revealed no bacteria or fungus. Dobby is eating and drinking but lacks his usual energy. He has had two bouts of diarrhea, and he chews on Japanese forest grasses in the garden. What could be causing his non-healing abscesses and lack of energy?

August 30th, 2023

My dog is in labor and has been growling for a few hours without producing any puppies. She seems uncomfortable and is panting hard. Is she okay?

October 14th, 2023

My Husky mix, Indie, has been less playful and has a decreased appetite over the past two days, with today resulting in vomiting and softer stools. She has recently had new treats. What could be causing this and what steps should I take to help her?

December 27th, 2024