My dog, Oliver, a 3.5-year-old boxer/beagle mix, suddenly has difficulty going up stairs and jumping on the couch, yelping in pain, which seems to be coming from his lower back. He lifts both back legs together to jump slowly and uses his upper body to pull himself up. The vet has ruled out kidney problems, Lyme disease, and other issues through blood work, urine check, eye sight test, and spine and neck examination. The vet prescribed antibiotics for a possible stomach problem, but I don't think it's stomach-related as his appetite and poop are normal. Could this be due to a fall or injury from the new house with many stairs and wooden floors, or is it something else?

July 27th, 2023

My golden retriever, Max, was lost during a duck hunting trip and spent two days in the marshes. Now, four days later, he is showing signs of lethargy, poor appetite, and severe flatulence. Should I seek immediate veterinary attention or observe him for a day?

February 17th, 2023

My dog, Smokey, a Siberian husky weighing over 70 lbs, has been spayed and is currently on Tramadol (100 mg, 2 tablets every 6 hours) for pain management. She is also on an unspecified medication. She is crying and I'm unsure if it's due to pain or if she's being dramatic. What additional steps can I take to manage her discomfort?

January 25th, 2023

My dog, Bella, an eight-year-old Bichon, seems to have constipation and is whining. What should I do?

December 1st, 2024

My dog, Nala, ingested a small amount of fake scented eucalyptus plant, vomited three times, and is now lethargic but responsive. What should I do?

May 8th, 2023