I volunteer at a dog rescue in Mexico. One of the puppies had a severe reaction after his second distemper vaccine, including salivation, pale mucus membranes, lethargy, and a temperature drop. We administered Diphenhydramine and he recovered. He is due for his third vaccine. What are the chances of a similar or worse reaction, and should we premedicate him before administering the vaccine?

December 27th, 2023

My 15 lb Dachshund, Onyx, ate a small amount of fish fertilizer. She is 4 years old. What should I do, and what symptoms should I watch for?

September 19th, 2024

My dog Cody, a 45 lb 9-year-old Brittany, ate Happy Frog organic fertilizer. Should I induce vomiting? He seems fine.

November 5th, 2023

We purchased a puppy named Ransom from a breeder in PA and live in UT. Two days after getting him, he was diagnosed with coccidia and giardia. He was treated with a yellow medicine for 10 days and Panacur for 5 days, but the coccidia cleared up while the giardia persisted. He was retested and is now on another 7 days of Panacur, but his stools are still loose. What additional steps can be taken to treat the giardia and improve his stool consistency?

July 11th, 2023

My 9-year-old Yorkie Poo, Zoyee, has pooped 5 times this morning and is still straining to poop. She has been eating more frequently and sometimes eats dirt. Her stomach feels tight, and her last two poops were loose with some fluid. What should I do for her today, and is an X-ray the only way to diagnose her condition?

March 15th, 2024