If a Cocker Spaniel litter is born prematurely but then progresses well, are there likely to be health issues later on that can be attributed to the premature birth?

January 28th, 2023

My husky just whelped 5 pups, but I wasn't there for the process. The last pup is still inside and connected to the placenta after 1.5 hours. Should I help her deliver the placenta, and how should I handle the situation given her protective behavior and the cold weather?

January 9th, 2024

If a 3-year-old Australian Shepherd with an enlarged heart and pulmonary edema is treated for heartworm disease with Immiticide, would the treatment plan consider these pre-existing conditions, and could they increase the risk of complications or damage to the heart?

April 28th, 2024

My dog has swallowed a piece of blanket. How do I get her to vomit? She is a five-year-old Doberman that chews a micro mesh blanket and usually just spits out the pieces.

December 22nd, 2024

My dog has sudden swelling on both sides of his lower back, which developed after he acted as if something bit him at the park. He is very uncomfortable, won't jump or get up to eat, and tenses up when the area is touched. What could be causing this swelling, and what should I watch for to determine if it's an emergency?

May 12th, 2023