My 9 lb Yorkie, Cooper, ate a piece of dark chocolate (Hershey’s Dark Chocolate with Almond Nuggets) about 2-3 hours ago. He has not vomited since. He used to have pancreatitis issues but has been healthy since switching to a freeze-dried raw diet. What should I do about the chocolate ingestion?
June 10th, 2024
My dog, Gizmo, a 9-year-old who recently went blind due to cataracts, has been vomiting his dog food for three days. He ate wet dog food left out overnight and has been unable to keep food down, though he is acting normal and played with his toys. He drank a lot of water today and threw up boiled chicken with some yellow liquid. What could be causing this and what should I do?
July 17th, 2024
My 17 lb, 21-month-old cockapoo named Lucy has a clear runny nose that she is licking. Her black nose is also getting paler. She has no known allergies, an excellent appetite, and is on Simparico for fleas and ticks. She was diagnosed with Myclonus two months ago. What should I do to stop her runny nose?
January 13th, 2024
My dog, Teddy Bear, a 2.5-year-old weighing 89 pounds, has swollen eyes and is itching a lot. I have completed a round of steroids and eye drops that helped tremendously. I assume it’s allergies but can’t afford hundreds of dollars a month for allergy treatments. What can I do to manage this condition?
November 22nd, 2024
My dog, Kimber, a 7-year-old Doberman Pinscher, is limping on her back leg. She was playing in the backyard an hour ago, and I checked her legs and feet but found no stickers or injuries. There is no swelling or blood. What could be causing the limp, and what should I do?
April 10th, 2023
My Shih Tzu, Sunshine, has been lethargic and not himself since yesterday. He's laying down and sleeping more than usual, and had a soft stool today. He's still eating and drinking water, but I'm concerned. What could be causing this and what should I do?
June 29th, 2023
My dog, a German Shepherd turning 2 years old, is not eating consistently and has diarrhea when eating chicken or certain dog treats. He is currently on a beef diet mixed with baby food and enjoys Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Gel Canned Dog Food but can only get it with a prescription that is no longer being approved. What can I do to help my dog's eating and digestive issues?
August 16th, 2023
My 6-month-old dog, Kobe, is not responding, staring, and has vomited white stuff twice. He immediately spat out a treat and seems to have something stuck in his throat. What should I do?
May 29th, 2023
My dog ate a chocolate peanut butter fit crunch protein bar. He is a 50lb hound and I was seeing if I need to take him to the emergency room. He is 2 years old and on trazadone. What should I do?
November 9th, 2024
My dog, Scully, a red Staffordshire Bull Terrier, appears to be about to go into labor. She is restless, not eating much, and has heavy breathing. What can I do to help her with labor and delivery, and what should I look out for if she gets into trouble?
July 1st, 2023