I have a 5-year-old boxer who suddenly refuses to eat, has cold nose, tongue, and ears, and is lethargic, wanting to cuddle. Her gums and tongue have good color, and her last bowel movement was normal. She did not greet us at the door, which is unusual. We live in a remote area with no veterinary access. What could be causing this and what can I do to help her?

July 21st, 2023

I have a 6-month-old golden retriever puppy who has been experiencing intermittent bouts of diarrhea and vomiting, along with a decrease in appetite. She has also been observed eating grass. Should I be worried, and what should I do?

February 18th, 2024

I have a male smooth collie mix with Cushing's disease. He's nine years old and has been with me since he was a stray at 3 months old. He's gasping for air, has a big tummy, and mostly rests until it's time to eat or drink. I'm wondering how he feels and if it's time to consider euthanasia. I feel I may be delaying this decision for my own sake.

May 4th, 2023

I have an 8-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback named Elsa who is suddenly having difficulty maintaining her balance on surfaces other than carpet. She was also angry this morning and could only eat a few bites of food before retreating. About 6 months ago, she was diagnosed with a condition where she couldn't absorb protein from her food, leading to weight and muscle mass loss and periods of fluid retention. She is now on a daily regimen of steroids. What could be causing her new symptoms and should the veterinarian be aware of her previous condition?

March 17th, 2023

My 15-year-old York Terrier named Fez gets really weak, to the point of collapsing, after pooping. He had a severe episode on Monday, and I thought he had a stroke. I took him to the vet, who conducted blood work and several skeleton x-rays, but everything came back okay. What could be causing this weakness, and is there anything else the vet should be aware of?

July 16th, 2024