We strongly advise against trying home treatments and remedies before seeking veterinary care. Many serious, life-threatening problems come with vague symptoms such as hiding, not eating or subtle behavior changes. Time may be of the essence to give those patients the best chance at a positive outcome. We would rather have the chance to evaluate those patients sooner rather than later. Additionally, many over-the-counter medications that are safe for humans are generally ineffective or sometimes downright toxic (e.g. Advil) to pets. As a pet parent, you know best what is abnormal for your pet; leave the medicine to your veterinary care team, and if in doubt feel free to give us a call at 757-900-ALLY (2559)!