We found a tick bite that was swollen with inflamed tissue on the dog's back leg, but no tick was present. A brown viscous center was pulled out with a sterilized instrument, but no tick was found. The dog has been more sedate than usual but has a good appetite. Do we need to take the dog to the ER tonight or wait for regular hours tomorrow? The dog had Lyme disease previously (2 years ago).

July 20th, 2023

What should I do to help my dog with vomiting and diarrhea, possibly due to worms or parvo? Should I use metoclopramide, liquid Panacur, water injections, Pedialyte, or Pepcid AC? How much and how often should I administer these treatments? Is it safe to use diatomaceous earth or neomycin oral solution? What are the risks and benefits of each treatment?

May 26th, 2024

My 12-year-old dog has never been sick, but after switching her flea medicine to Nexgard, she developed symptoms including weight loss, lethargy, vomiting, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, severe thirst, and almost no energy. Could this be due to the new medication, or is it a coincidence? What should I do to help her?

April 26th, 2023

I have a 5-year-old Mastiff who has a habit of eating socks and underwear. This time, she seems to have swallowed a larger sock, and after three days of vomiting and not eating, I'm worried it might be stuck. What can I do at home to help her pass the sock without needing surgery?

September 21st, 2023

I have a 7-month-old Maltese puppy named Lola. I left her in a hotel room for half an hour and found an empty bottle of sertraline with no lid under the bed when I returned. She seems fine, but I'm unsure if she ingested any pills. Should I be concerned and watch for any symptoms?

October 11th, 2024