It was a stormy Thursday night when the ER doors slammed open. In stumbled Tom, cradling his 4-year-old Portuguese Water Dog, Bella, who was trembling and collapsed in his arms. “Doc, dog Addison’s disease symptoms she was fine yesterday, now vomiting, weak, pale gums! Dog Addison’s disease treatment—can I do anything at home?” Bella’s pulse
It was 2:17 a.m. when my phone buzzed off the nightstand. On the line was David, a first-time dog dad, voice trembling: “Doc, why is my dog barking at nothing? Luna’s been at it for 20 minutes staring at the wall, hackles up, full alarm mode. There’s nothing there!” I grabbed my keys, already picturing
It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon in the clinic when Mrs. Thompson burst through the door, tears streaming down her face, carrying her 7-year-old Labrador Retriever, Max. “Doctor, he’s in the dog praying position again front legs stretched out, rear end up, like he’s begging for mercy. What’s wrong with him?” Max lay on the
It was a sunny Saturday morning when the clinic door flew open. A frantic young couple rushed in with their 3-year-old Golden Retriever, Bella, cradled in their arms. “Doctor,” the wife stammered, “can dogs eat pears? We gave her a whole one from the fruit bowl core, seeds, everything!” Bella looked sheepish, juice still glistening
It was a crisp autumn afternoon when the emergency line rang in my clinic. On the other end was a breathless mother of two, her voice trembling as she described the scene unfolding in her living room. Her 18-month-old Border Collie, Finn, had discovered an open family-size bag of Goldfish crackers on the coffee table.
It was 11:47 p.m. on a Tuesday when the call came in. I was just finishing charts in the clinic after a long day of spays and vaccines. The phone buzzed“Doctor, my dog is dying!” A frantic owner on the line. Their 4-year-old Golden Retriever had collapsed mid-snore. Body rigid. Eyes rolled back. Legs paddling
If your dog throwing up white foam, it’s natural to feel worried. Dogs can vomit for many reasons, but white foamy vomit often happens when their stomach is empty, irritated, or producing excess gastric acid. Sometimes, it may be harmless and caused by simple issues like hunger or mild indigestion. However, in other cases, it
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You won’t believe how many dog owners think heartworm only happens in summer. Here’s the truth those pesky worms can be a threat all year round, and once your dog gets them, treatment can be tough. That’s why prevention is everything. And yes, you can take a natural approach to dog heartworm prevention if you