My spayed dachshund, Ellie, who is about 20 lbs and 11 years old, has started physically twitching in her abdomen today. She had diarrhea a week ago but responded well to antibiotics and is now back to normal stool and urination. She doesn't seem to be in pain, but she has stopped jumping up steps and is now going up them front legs first, then back legs. What could be causing the twitching and should I be concerned?

July 13th, 2024

Lola has cancer in her back left leg and needs amputation. She has been limping since November 2018 and was recently diagnosed. X-rays showed a slightly enlarged liver, but blood work was normal. Parts of her leg bone are missing, and a tumor is growing. I read that bone cancer is aggressive and usually metastasizes within 2 months. Is this true? Also, I read that if the leg is amputated and chemotherapy is done, she might live for a year. Is this true? If chemotherapy is not done, she might live for 2-3 months. Is this true? I'm trying to make the best decision for her.

April 26th, 2024

I have a 12-year-old schnauzer. I fed her at 4:30 pm but forgot to give her the evening dose of insulin. I gave it to her at 7:00 pm. Should I be worried?

October 9th, 2023

One or two of my dogs ate approximately 4-5 Dermamax pills. Both dogs weigh approximately 85 pounds and are acting fine. I don't know how many pills were in the container, nor do I know if only one ate them or both. What should I do to ensure their safety and what are the potential risks if I don't induce vomiting?

March 21st, 2023

My Rottweiler ate 2/3 of the tobacco end of an un-smoked cigarette. I am worried about nicotine poisoning. What should I do?

July 30th, 2023