Our dog, a Boston Terrier mix (25.5 lbs), ingested some mascara and later showed small bruising. Her platelet count dropped from 152,000 to 38,000. The vet suggests steroids, an X-ray, and a Coag Test. We want to know if the mascara ingestion could have caused the platelet drop and if she really needs the strong steroids or if we should let her body naturally boost her platelet count.
November 2nd, 2024
My one-year-old Bernedoodle named Ellie has had very loose stools for the past few days. Can I give her Imodium, and what else should I do to help her?
December 13th, 2024
My senior dog, Lucy, has been experiencing gas that smells like ammonia since I started adding a powdered probiotic/digestive enzyme to her food last week. Her skin has been improving, and her bloodwork was normal in 2021. What could be causing this smell, and how long should I stop giving her the probiotic to see if it resolves?
April 16th, 2023
My dog, Cookie, a 11-week-old Shih Tzu, started peeing bright yellow on Monday, which then turned orange. She has lost appetite, sleeps a lot, and tends to eat her poop and lick her pee. Her urine has an unusual smell, and she is having more urinary accidents than usual, peeing several times an hour, with darker urine being more frequent. Is this cause for concern?
April 3rd, 2023
My 5-year-old spayed female pit mix named Charlotte has a laceration on her leg. The injury occurred about an hour ago, and there is no bleeding or swelling, but there is a definitive cut. What should I do?
November 22nd, 2024
My 4-month-old rescue dog, Rigby, has been randomly coughing for about 2 days. He's breathing fine and otherwise acting normal. He also ate a small piece of a rubber giraffe toy. What should I do to ensure he's okay and what should I monitor for?
May 11th, 2023