I have a 7-month-old puppy named Bella who was born as the runt of the litter. She runs a lot and often loses her balance and falls over. Her head moves from side to side, but she can also stay still and focus. She has all her shots except for Lyme and last saw a vet in April. She is not on any medications. What could be causing this and what should I do?

June 23rd, 2023

A medium-sized labradoodle, approximately 8 months old and weighing about 35 lbs, may have swallowed an allergy pill containing 5mg loratadine and 120mg pseudoephedrine sulfate about an hour ago. The dog chewed the pill out of its plastic wrapper and has shown no adverse reactions so far. What should be done to monitor the situation and what potential side effects should be watched for?

February 26th, 2024

My 4-year-old Shih Tzu-Bichon mix, Cooper, ingested about 2 inches of a panda plant succulent. He has vomited three times, is lethargic, but shows no mouth, throat, or gum irritation. His gums are pink, and he's not struggling to breathe or drooling. His heart rate is around 80 beats per minute, and he is still responsive and drinking water. What should I do?

May 1st, 2024

Hi. I have a 30 lb. dog that just ate 1.5 grapes. I just looked up that they can be toxic and to contact a pet help line early before symptoms start. Has the dog vomited since ingesting the grapes? Is there anything else the vet should know before I connect you? The dog is a pit bull terrier mix, medium-sized.

August 26th, 2024

My 70lb shepherd (Hank, 2 years old) and my 10lb dachshund (Phoebe, 1 year old) might have eaten 400mg ibuprofen. I attempted to make them both vomit but didn’t see the pills in either of what was produced. Hank had an intussusception in January. Is either dog showing any signs out of the ordinary?

March 5th, 2023