Mara Howard, DVM

My senior cat has painful matted fur. Should I shave or see a vet?

Could my cat's ear fur loss be from excessive petting or rubbing?

My dog's surgical wound won't close. What's the best healing plan?

Dog took Carprofen after Deracoxib. Should I stop meds immediately?

My dog vomits after eating. What food is best for a sensitive stomach?

My puppy was spayed today. Is dried blood on the incision normal?

My dog's paw pads are red, swollen, and he's limping. What to do?

My female dog has a lump on her breast. Is it mammary cancer?

Why is my dog chewing her itchy feet? Is it allergies or weather?

My dog has red blisters near her spay incision. What should I do?

How often does my indoor Maine Coon cat need distemper shots?

Why is my dog throwing up, pooping, and not acting like himself?

My cat is losing hair, not eating, and sleeping more. What's wrong?

Feeding dogs of different ages: Can they eat the same homemade food?

My dog on phenobarbital is having cluster seizures. Should I increase dosage?

My puppy is shaking after spay. Is it normal? How to manage her pain?

My cat is quiet, lost his meow, and has eye gunk. What's wrong?

My dog has a red, hard ear lump. Could it be cancer or allergies?

My dog is shaking, panting, and not eating. Should I go to the vet?

My small dog got large dog flea medicine. What should I do?