Q: I recently had my 6 pound yorkie ‘s back toe nails cauterized on the advice of my vet because the quick was too long. He said this was a problem with the breed as well as my groomer was not cutting them short enough. The dog is still not himself and it is now a week since the operation. …

In the summer of 2008, I moved to Ile-Bizard in a nice trailer with a fenced in yard. The first week went well until I noticed Gambit was dedicated to pee and jump on a hole in the grass. Nicky and Remmy were avoiding the hole and came running inside. I didn’t understand what his problem was and tried calling …

My dog has been trained on a pee pee pad and I’d like her to go strictly outside.  I’ve tried moving the pad closer to the door and believe it or not she’ll pee where the pad used to be.  AHHHH !!!!! I’m annoyed because the pad always has to be clean or else she pee right next to the …

On the 15th, I had a car accident on the highway, about 10 minutes from my house. My car was a wreck and I was in horrible pain from whiplash but my mind kept wandering to the fact that I won’t be home in time to feed or take the pets out. As I exchanged information with the driver and …

Q: Last night our 6 year old flat-coat retriever, Oskar, was chewing a bone and chipped his top right fang. He chipped it pretty much in half because we could see a black string in the middle (probably the nerve). Is there anything we should do? It doesn’t seem to be bothering him. He can still eat his hard kibble. Please let me know what you think. …

VIDEO: This dog could do this all day.

VIDEO: This dog will have you know, her hips don't lie.

Q: My dog has had diarrhea containing blood and mucous for the past few days.  What should I do? A: Diarrhea with blood and/or mucous is very common in dogs.  It means that the diarrhea is originating from the colon.  The causes of this are numerous but some of the more common reasons include dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasitism, viral/bacterial enteritis, …

Q: I just got a new puppy and want to know when I should bring him to the vet. A: Any new animal should be brought to the vet as soon as possible for a quick check up to make sure that he is in good health and is free from any obvious illnesses or conditions.  The puppy may be …

What’s good for the Dog is good for the Human. Let me first say, I dislike dental visits. It’s nothing against the Dentists or Hygienists, mine are all wonderful. It’s just I do not enjoy the process.  Oh, I should also add that I’m a staunch non-flosser. Don’t tell me I make it more difficulty on myself, I know I …