I have an Aussie-Pit mix that goes to the dog park regularly. She had one dose of Heartguard and within a few days, I noticed her drooling. She also had whipworms that I treated weeks after that, and each time she gets soft stools and a bit depressed for days. I skipped last month's Heartguard as I researched what's best for her in treatments of all worm possibilities in view of her regular visits to the dog park and dog training classes. Can you give me a suggestion for a safe heartworm and intestinal worm preventative for a dog with the MDR1 mutation and has already shown sensitivity to one dose of heart medication and Panacur?

October 22nd, 2023

I have a neutered pug with low thyroid count on soloxine 2 mg twice a day. He is fed once a day with diet food, but he isn't losing weight and is breathing hard with swelling. I feed him about 12-14 oz of food daily. What could be causing his weight gain and breathing issues, and what additional tests or changes should I consider?

December 1st, 2024

My 8-year-old ridgeback got into the trash and started showing symptoms of discomfort, including whimpering, shaking, ears back, tail between legs, and refusing to eat. Two weeks ago, he had similar symptoms after getting into the trash, and the vet diagnosed it as back pain, prescribing Tylenol and muscle relaxants. We started the same medication regimen this morning. What could be causing his discomfort, and should we be concerned about his back pain recurring?

September 3rd, 2024

I have a 12-year-old dog named Mini Snoozer who has been on prednisone pain pills and muscle relaxers for a back injury. Suddenly, she stopped eating, drinking, and moving, became dehydrated, and her protein count is down. Her lungs have fluid, and her heart rate is elevated. The vet did blood work and pulled fluid from her lung but found nothing. What could be the issue?

June 21st, 2024

My older dog has suddenly become almost immobile. She pulls her bottom under her and won't pee, drink, or eat. She has arthritis and it has gotten a lot colder. Is this just really bad arthritis?

October 10th, 2024