I have a 7-year-old Chihuahua named Scooter who started coughing and gagging like she is choking on Saturday night. She is breathing fine, has been eating but not as much, and is not drinking well. She weighs about 5 lbs and is on no medications currently. She just had ten teeth pulled about three weeks ago and had her heart, kidneys, and other organs checked, which were all fine. What could be causing her symptoms and what can I do to help her?

November 16th, 2024

My dog, Bella, who is 8 years old, just had blood in her urine 10 minutes ago. She doesn't seem more tired than usual, and there's no unusual smell to her urine. She had an accident today while I was at work, and the only change in her routine was that I gave her a frozen yogurt dog treat for three days in a row. What could be causing this and what should I do?

March 28th, 2023

My 9-month-old Chihuahua, Ora, has been vomiting foamy substance periodically all night. She hasn't eaten or had energy, and there's no gagging or retching sound before vomiting. Her gums are pink, and she weighs 4 lbs. What can I do to help her at home, and when should I seek professional veterinary care?

August 11th, 2023

My 12-year-old Golden Doodle, Josie, has been experiencing a persistent cough that was initially thought to be kennel cough but has not fully resolved despite treatment. Recently, she has also vomited yellow bile, shown a decreased appetite, intermittent weakness and shaking in her hind legs, and increased lethargy. She had GDV surgery last year and recently had X-rays showing a 'weird' lung pattern that the vet sent to a specialist. Her blood work has been clear, but she has a mass on her spleen detected via ultrasound. What could be causing these symptoms and what should be done?

February 24th, 2023

What are the pros and cons of spaying a 9-month-old German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) named Pebbles before or after her first heat cycle, and how does this timing affect the risk of cancer and the complexity of the procedure?

September 22nd, 2024