Ask a Vet a Question
Have a question about your dog's health? You can ask a licensed veterinarian online, any time of day. Nothing replaces an exam by your own vet, but an online vet can help you decide how urgent a problem is, explain a diagnosis, or give you a second opinion.
Ask a Veterinarian Online Now
We recommend JustAnswer, where licensed veterinarians answer questions 24 hours a day, usually within minutes. You type your question, a vet replies, and you can ask follow-up questions. JustAnswer is a paid service; check the price on their site before you start.
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Tips for a Better Answer
- Give your dog's age, breed, weight and sex, and whether he's spayed or neutered.
- Describe the signs, when they started and whether they're getting worse.
- List any medicines, recent changes in food, and anything he may have eaten.
- Be clear and concise.
Is It an Emergency?
Don't wait for an online answer if your dog is having trouble breathing, has collapsed, is having a seizure, has a swollen, hard belly, is bleeding heavily, or may have eaten something poisonous. Call your vet or an emergency clinic right away. See dog poisoning.
Free Option: Send Us Your Question
You can also send your question to our team for free. We answer selected questions and publish them, with personal details removed, so other dog owners can learn from them. This isn't a quick service, so use it for questions that aren't urgent. Submit a question or read reader questions and answers.
