My 16-year-old Maltipoo, Billy, is panting excessively, will not lay down, growls, and only wants to be held. He is deaf, has cataracts, and heart murmurs. The panting is happening all the time. What could be causing this behavior, and what should I do?
March 26th, 2024
My 5-year-old, 5-pound Yorkie named Abby may have ingested five or four pellets of decon for rat killer. She's acting fine and wagging her tail, but I'm concerned about the potential toxicity. What should I do?
August 8th, 2024
My dog, Charlie, a 2-year-old 50-pound dog, ate a chicken wing without chewing it about ten minutes ago. He is not gagging and is acting normal. What should I do?
September 15th, 2023
My 9-year-old rescue Boxer, Star, is deaf and continuously shakes her head. She has some small lumps, and her ear canal has a musty smell. She is on thyroid medication and otherwise healthy. What could be causing her head shaking, and what can be done to help her?
June 7th, 2024
My almost 2-year-old spayed Pomeranian is experiencing pain and irritation in the vaginal area. She was sitting strangely with one leg kicked out and has been sitting down fast. I checked her behind and back legs but couldn't see anything. She was groomed last week, but she has a lot of fur and can get urine in the vagina area. I gently wiped it with a warm washcloth, and she cried and scooted herself, trying to lick the area. I can't get into an emergency vet until tomorrow. What may be happening, and how can I make her more comfortable?
June 21st, 2024
My dog ate a couple of pieces of rat bait (Tomcat mouse and rat killer with bromethalin as the active ingredient). She weighs 65 lbs and is 6 years old. She seems to be okay but I'm not sure how concerned to be. What should I do?
August 4th, 2023
My 90-pound, 5-year-old German Shepherd-Wrott Husky mix named Bear ate almost an entire 4 oz (113 g) Heath bar about 10 minutes ago. He's not showing any unusual symptoms yet. Should I wait for him to get sick or is there something I can do to prevent any potential issues?
December 4th, 2023
Dr. Fields, I need to talk to you about Cougar. He had surgery and is now experiencing stomach upset and dehydration. What should I do to help him recover and manage his condition?
June 21st, 2023
My 80 lb Boxer ate 1/2 of a grape. Will my Boxer be okay if it was just 1/2 of a grape?
October 20th, 2023
My dog, Scout, age 3, has two puncture wounds on his neck, one of which is a little deep. There is no bleeding or swelling. I washed the wounds with saline. Should I get him antibiotics, and what else should I do for his wounds?
March 16th, 2023