My dog, Stella, has a swollen and slightly red eye that seems to be oozing a bit. She was scratching her eye with her paw last night, and the swelling was noticed this morning. What could be causing this and what can I do in the meantime?

November 7th, 2024

My dog, Tasha, ate 3 or 4 raisins about 15 to 20 minutes ago. She weighs 55 lbs and I gave her a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide 10 to 15 minutes ago, but she hasn't vomited yet. What should I do?

September 19th, 2024

My dog, Zoie, a 3-year-old weighing about 5 lbs, just ate a small amount of chocolate from a mini Milky Way. Will this make her sick, and what should I watch for?

June 16th, 2024

My dog Oakley had another episode of explosive diarrhea in her kennel, with a few drops of blood. It's been about three weeks since the initial episode, and she seemed normal in between. Should I try the same treatment again or change her food? Could her anxiety during a stormy day have caused this?

May 5th, 2023

Dr. Berger, I am concerned about the chemotherapy drug Mitotane prescribed for my dog Precious, who has Cushing's disease. I am worried about the potential side effects and the impact on her quality of life. What are the side effects of Mitotane, and is there an alternative treatment like Trilostane that might be less harsh? Additionally, what is the recommended blood draw schedule for monitoring her condition during treatment?

July 6th, 2024