My 9-month-old greyhound cross, Zeke, has developed kennel cough since being in a shelter. I am unsure if this was contracted from the shelter or the area we moved to. He is still eating and active but sleeping more. What should I do first, given the contagious nature of kennel cough and the difficulty in getting a vet appointment?

October 19th, 2024

My dog, Malcolm, a 17-month-old, has developed bumps on his hind leg that have spread over the last two days. He doesn't aggressively lick or rub them, but it seems to hurt when I push on them. He's been paddle boarding in a lake recently. What could these bumps be and what should I do?

November 16th, 2023

My dog (a 4-year-old Boxer named Gus, weighing 80 pounds) ate a dozen ornamental cherries from our backyard tree. I found the pits in his stool and am concerned about toxicity. He has shown no symptoms other than the pits in his stool, and he is eating, drinking, and playing normally. What should I do to ensure his safety, and should I be worried about future access to these cherries?

March 14th, 2023

RachelH102 recommended giving my dog omeprazole at a dosage of 1 mg per 1 kg of body weight. However, the omeprazole tablets I found are 20 mg and up. How should I administer this medication to my dog, who weighs 12.9 lbs?

July 28th, 2024

My Boston Terrier, Rio, has an active ear infection. He is 3 years old, weighs 24lbs, and is otherwise healthy. This is his first ear infection. What can I do to help him until I can get a local appointment?

June 20th, 2023