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Essentials on Shaving Pets During Summer
The heat is on! And people are exploring ways to cool and somehow reduce the heat around. Most will head off to the beach to cool down, others would strip off into less clothes and body coverings and enjoyed showing off their skin for a tone. While some enjoy trimming off hair on their heads and go bald...
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LAST POST: ON: 9/19/2014 4:07:22 PM
sniff_sniff
Dog bad breath solution?
My dog has bad breath and looking for any product that works?
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Sep 18 2014 10:44 AM
Amber156
My dog is hurt or infected with something
Okay we'll I let my dog out so she can go restroom and I later found her laying there in the grass, she was weak and could not walk. Later on she got a big bump on the inside lobe of her ear, she still could barely walk and he eyes were shut closed by eye boogers, it's been about a week now and...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Sep 17 2014 9:01 AM
CarlisleIndiana
EWWWW!!!! My dog throws up everytime she eats hard dog food
Ok here is some back round first>>>I have had my boxer Bella since she was 5 weeks old...When i went to get her 2 1/2 hours away the lady said she was 7 weeks and mama wouldnt feed them anymore...Which was NOT the truth.. That night she was so sick wouldnt eat and cried so bad and was vomiting...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Sep 1 2014 9:52 AM
NitrosMom
IMHA
Hi all. I just found this forum today. My 8 year old American Cocker Spaniel was diagnosed 1 month ago with IMHA. He spent 6 days at the vet hospital and is now home. He is on pred, athah, pepcid - all the good stuff. 2 days ago he started limping and since yesterday can not stand up. I know it could...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Aug 30 2014 1:58 AM
Stellie's Mom
Hi From Stellie
I hope this is the correct place for this post. re:AIHA It’s been a long time since I contacted you. I don’t remember when I posted last, as I said it has been a long time, at least 2 years. I still have my Stella with me. She's going to be 11. She’s mellowing as she ages her muzzle is greying...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 14 2014 10:03 PM
DOG.com
Is Your Dog Dehydrated?
July was Pet Hydration Month and our friends over at PetSafe came up with wonderful Infographics to illustrate the importance of keeping your pet hydrated. Even though Summer is half over, there is still some hot days ahead of us. Stay informed! Remember, knowing is half the battle! Remember, know...
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LAST POST: ON: 8/14/2014 4:36:07 PM
kath153
Elevated liver enzymes
my 13 year old westie, Molly, is being treated for high liver enzymes. The ALT and ALP were taken yesterday and one was 340 and the other was off the charts; not sure which was which. I am giving her Denamarin, 2 milk thistle capsules (175 mg ea) and a holistic liquid (Hepa Protect, which is for serious...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Aug 10 2014 1:18 AM
AndiJars
Panting and Pacing
While we were watching a survival show, my dog seemed to be scared. She was panting and pacing and trying to hide under me! Every time we got close to her, she would jump up on us, like she was excited. I was scared and confused. Can somebody explain her behavior?
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 5 2014 1:18 PM
bunbun
confused about my puppies bathroom habits
Hi every 1. I have been looking for a doggy forum as my bf and myself recently got ourselves a puppy. I have had dogs before but many years have passed since my last dog and it was not a puppy. I actually have never had a puppy, so I am kinda new at puppy training. She is doing very well with the housebreaking...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Aug 2 2014 10:14 AM
Neil Crabb
Metacam
Oscar our beloved 6 year old Rottie was prescribed metacam 10days ago without us realising, it gave him a stomach ulcer which then went to peritonitis. He passed away on Saturday.
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jul 30 2014 10:52 PM
tailwaggers
Raised liver values - help!
I posted a while back about my collie's chronic bronchitis. Anyhow she was initially on oral prednisolone. I had weaned her off them by August last year (she was down to 1mg every week at the end). I gave her SAMe and milkthistle for most of the oral therapy and the start of the inhaled therapy....
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jul 25 2014 1:15 PM
Nathalia Grisard
Lump - very worried
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jul 23 2014 9:07 AM
Robynandtehya
my chihuahua tehya
She is in her second heat and now is yelping if u touch pick her up and even if she is laying there has this happen to anyone's dog be for?
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jul 22 2014 10:24 AM
Tracie Dent-Johnson
how do I keep my st Bernard cool with no ac
chevys an inside dog and our ac unit broke. how do I keep him from dying of heat stroke while im at work
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jul 18 2014 11:54 AM
Future_BulldoggeBreeder101
HELP! 48 HOURS AND STILL NO PUPPIES!!!
I am the future owner of a Olde English Bulldogge puppy. I have everything ready. Read the books, got the medical kit together, grooming supplies ETC. The pups were due this weekend. I was already shocked to learn that the owners of mommy bulldogge had no plans of taking her to the vet. Especially since...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jul 13 2014 9:09 PM
lunadawg
Coat issues on Chow
Hi im a first time dog owner and my 2 year old Chow looks like she's having some issues with her coat. She had a flea problem about a month ago and she's been a little itchy, but nothing out of the ordinary. I also don't see any redness or scabbing, just some spots where the hair looks...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jul 13 2014 3:58 PM
Leonora Zoe Rubio-bates
Scabs on my husky
hi, i have found flaky scabs (3 of them) on my husky, on her belly near her front legs... she is a rescue dog and we have no history on her. shes about 4-6 years old. she has been scratching and nibbling a bit but not noticed her doing it in this area, more on her front legs. i have treated her for fleas...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jul 11 2014 1:35 PM
CaitlinSchroeder
too late to be neutered?
My dog is 2 years old and I have yet to have him neutered.. my main concern is for his health, but also everyone keeps telling me to have him neutered because he's too rowdy for the groomers and get's too excited when people visit. I'm trying to make up my mind whether I'm going to have...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jul 10 2014 9:21 PM
princesssugar
VRM2 for heartworms dosage??????
I have a black lab 14 years old with heartworms. He is healthy but coughing a lot. I have started giving him the VRM2 treatment for 10 days now and he is still coughing a lot. I am giving him 3 in the evening and a coQ10 for his heart. He weighs 70 lbs. Can someone please tell me if this is the right...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jul 10 2014 9:22 AM