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babelfish
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Anybody has any experience with this condition at all? I know it's rare. I have a friend who's dog has it and she feels lost and alone.
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 30 2014 12:27 AM
DARCOMedia
Puppies/Grass-away (Boy/Girl; Same Litter; 18 mos; 80/75 lbs; killing...
What suggestions are out there for having a good time and not destroying my backyard?
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jun 25 2014 1:09 PM
andimarie24
Dog Sores on Groin Area and Inflamed Lip.....Any Thoughts?
My 2 1/2 year old black lab just began developing circular pock marks in his groin area about two days ago. He isn't acting like he's in any pain, but something like that does worry me. The left side of his lips are also inflamed and rather red. He's always been a licker, but I haven't...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jun 18 2014 6:29 AM
sweeteddy
white willow bark
does any one have any experience using white willow bark extract for pain control in an older arthritic dog? thank you
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jun 12 2014 8:23 AM
FurbeeDog
ITP
My dog was diagnosed with ITP June 4 (4 days ago). He went down to 0 platelets and 15% red blood cells. he has had 3 transfusions. Friday night was his worst, and he started to turn around since then. But, he is still very sick and still having bloody diarrhea. He was misdiagnosed by the first emergency...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jun 10 2014 10:49 PM
Farmgirl__1999
How old is too old??? HELP!!
We are thinking of adopting a dog! We found a really sweet female yellow lab but she is 9 years old. Do you think that's too old to adopt? About how long do labs live? I don't want to bring her home, fall in love with her, then have to put her down in 2 years or she would pass. Would you...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jun 5 2014 8:46 AM
jbrayshaw
OMG fleas!!!!
Is it me or are there more fleas around this early in the year than in previous years? I'm currently in the middle of my third whole house clean, de-fleaing the pets, daily vacuuming.They keep coming back!!! Argh. Any ideas about how I get rid of the blighters once and for all???
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jun 5 2014 8:29 AM
joanneb
Dog attacks herself
I just recently adopted a 16 mo. sheltie/corgi mix. Shes somewhat timid especially around men but really a sweet girl. There was no mention in her file about any behavioral issues. She has these moments - especially when asleep where she will just suddenly awake as if startled and begin attacking herself...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jun 3 2014 6:24 AM
Mary Winemiller
help please
I have a 2 yrs Chihuahua mix dig weight about 10 lb we took him to the vet a week and half ago and they said maybe its worms. a week ago he threw up a piece of hoes with food inside that had worms in it ok. but when he does eat about a hour later he throws it up like it was when it was feed to him, and...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, May 31 2014 1:39 PM
adartinger
Grooming Equipment
Hi, I'm a former grooming business owner in Pittsburgh, PA. I have a brand new, never opened stainless steel grooming tub with fixtures and pet stairs, as well as a hydraulic grooming table. Does anyone know anyone who might be interested in buying it or where I could post for groomers to find...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, May 30 2014 7:24 AM
Janie Wray
Epitheliotropic lymphoma aka: mycosis fungoides
My rescued Westie, real age unknown but thought to be 11 or 12, was just diagnosed with this disease. We have been fighting ongoing allergies and demodex mites then the dermatologist noticed the loss of pigmentation around his eyes and mouth. They did biopsys and they were all positive. One route to...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, May 30 2014 6:35 AM
pdbrdwy
SAM-E & Milk Thistle
How much SAM-E and Milk Thistle do I give my dog? He is a boxer/lab and 14 yrs. old. Recently took him to the Vet. His ALT and Alkaline Phosphate were very elevated. Rather than Demerex I wanted to try the SAM-E and Milk Thistle.
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, May 20 2014 6:26 PM
JRTzoey
jack russell brushing ???
i know NOTHING about grooming, but would love to know what the general rule is when it comes to grooming a broken-coated jack.... i wish i knew which kinda brush to buy to brush her with to try and reduce the amount of hair that ends up on my (dark hardwood) floors!!! when i sit on my couch the furbunnies...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, May 15 2014 12:30 AM
tacran
Anyone have experience using Oravet for teeth? (tacran)
In the report the vet gave us last week after Ruby's dental cleaning and tooth removal, they advised that we brush her teeth as regularly as possible and that we use Oravet to prevent plaque build-up (they applied some during her procedure). We've tried brushing her teeth -- an impossible task...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, May 13 2014 2:39 PM
Nat Cake
Dog Acting Weird , Spayed Yesteray
She is a 7 month Shar Pei that had vaginal hyperplasia during he first heat, so she was spayed yesterday morning (whilst in heat). Obviously yesterday evening she was down in the dumps, crying for most of the night however today she has been eating fine and playing. The weird behaviour started towards...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, May 1 2014 7:25 PM
SandiHof64
My first post!
This bugs me seeing dogs left in cars. I speak up when I see a dog in a car.
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, May 1 2014 6:11 PM
tacran
Ruby tested positive for Giardia!! (tacran)
Ruby had her annual vet check-up on Saturday, and we left a stool sample because it had been a year since they checked it. We just got word from the vet and were shocked to hear that she tested positive for Giardia. She has NO symptoms: her stool is very normal (we call it "tootsie-roll-like"...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 29 2014 2:18 PM
outdoorschik
Cricket has a CCL tear or rupture (outdoorschik)
... yeah I know, where do i get my luck you ask? Anyone wanna share? Cricket, my sled dog was lame on Sunday when I went to the kennel... no idea how it happened. She's here home with me now on crate rest. Saw the vet today, he gave us rimadyl (yes bad I know but truly it's gotta do for now)...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 29 2014 7:55 AM
corollagirl
Pet Groomers out there?
I am recently learning to be a pet groomer. Well i am attending online school at penn foster ... yes online...dog grooming. DOESNT MAKE SENSE well its good. but they give you book work. anyways. well i went to petco, applied part time... and they told me that my main job would be priority, and i explained...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 22 2014 11:16 PM
DOG.com
Holiday Safety
Some of us will be celebrating Easter this weekend, be sure to keep your pooch safe from holiday decorations such as Easter grass that you find in baskets. That can really hurt a dog's tummy, if they swallow it, it can get blocked in their stomachs and cause lots of problems. Also, avoid giving any...
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LAST POST: ON: 4/18/2014 9:34:48 AM