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Marlin saw the vet today. :( Spinning.
I put the visit off, as I couldn't find any solutions offered on line, and been through this once before with a family dog, nothing was available then either. Marlin spins. He turns to the left, over and over and over, non stop. This morning, he'd been going almost 3 hours by the time...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 22 2012 9:04 AM
nancy361
reviews on flea, tick, mosquitoes products
Wondering what you all use on your dogs to repel fleas, ticks mosquitoes....Advantix and advantix ll suppose to be good for all 3....what about WHERE you are buying the product...in petsmart, petco or other stores or online or from the vet...is petmeds really THAT much cheaper?? do you need a rx from...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 16 2012 9:57 PM
Titan88
CPV - Canine Papilloma Virus
Hi all, My Staff has a bad case of CPV does anyone know of some good treatments ? When i took him to the vet they said they should fall off on there own within a few months. 6 months later and it has just gone crazy all over his lower jaw and starting to move onto his tongue.
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 15 2012 10:58 PM
nancy361
ABout Geno again.. seems like he isnt feeling well now
Hi I posted new, in the general chat forum a few days ago.... My 9 month mixed breed, shepard/beagle male, was having feeding /food issues... just very fussy about eating... got him from a rescue in FEB... am sticking with and have been few dyas now, putting dry kibble down for about 20 min and then...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 15 2012 6:01 PM
sandra_slayton
Honey & Kidney problem..UPDATE
A couple of months ago we noted that Honey was driniking an excessive amount of water, and my first thoughts were UTI or diabetes. Took her in but my rebular vet was at a seminar and had one filling in for him. She did urinalysis and blood panel and said Honey had to much protein in blood and urine and...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 13 2012 9:20 PM
greglee52us
Yella has an eye problem
Yella is a 5 yr old lab mix. He is a realy big dog (120 lbs) with a super personality (he is a big baby).About 3 yrs ago his wheight was up to 140lbs he was a little lithargic and he began to develop a white circle around the outside of the iris of his left eye. My vet tried a lot of different meds to...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 11 2012 9:39 PM
pumaward
Alternatives to Frontline or Advantix?
Hey all, It's been I while since I've posted, but I have more or less a general question. Within the last year, Maddi has developed a neurological reaction to Frontline so that I can no longer use it. At the same time, I have an 11 month old kitten that is her best friend, which rules out using...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 10 2012 10:02 PM
kpwlee
Insanely itchy (kpwlee)
Bugsy has been itchier than I can ever recall - only in certain spots. As an allergy dog itchies are part of life. The spots are the base of his tail, just in front of both hind legs (tummy area) and somewhere on his head (hard to pinpoint as he scratches the side of his face, top of his head,and under...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 10 2012 6:44 PM
rellasmom
BAD bruising after spay
We just had our Chihuahua mix puppy 6 months old spayed on Friday. She seems okay she is eating and drinking. However she is bruising BAD. Friday she had one pretty small like nickel size, Saturday she had 2 the nickel size one was now quarter size and the 2nd that appeared was a little bigger then a...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 9 2012 5:30 PM
kpwlee
website dedicated to pets and parasites
Saw this on the news today and just looked it up - should be a good resource http://www.petsandparasites.org/
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 9 2012 1:52 PM
Suzi
Tear Stain?
How do you remove tear stain from a white dog? What product in the pet store does actually works?
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 8 2012 4:10 PM
jessierae13
walnut shell poisoning?
I have an italian greyhound chihuahua mix and a chihuahua that are both a year old. For the past 4 days they have had severe cases of diarhea. The male chihuahua got it first and his anus is so red and swollen. The female mix has only had it for a couple days and is not as severe. They have been eating...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 3 2012 7:37 AM
heyanna
Four basic dog grooming tips for your doggy
Brush your dog often Brushing will stimulate oils in your pets skin & keep it moist & healthy. Maintain the length of your dogs nails You can walk your dog often to wear down nails. Clip your dogs nails on a regular basis. Bathe your dog regularly By washing away dead hair, regular...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 29 2012 3:45 PM
Firestorm
Ivermectin
Ivermectin you can find that in horse wormers as well as in heartworm medication. I had a vet tell me a few years ago to give my dog a small amount of ivermectin that I give my horse to deworm my dog. I did this at the time. What are your thoughts?
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 27 2012 1:37 PM
Kris L. Christine
AVMA Passes Rabies Waivers
AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) EXECUTIVE BOARD PASSES ANNUAL RABIES VACCINATION WAIVER[/b] http://www.avma.org/about_avma/governance/hod/2012RegularWinterSession/Resolution_2_rabies_vaccination_Final.pdf "...AVMA recognizes some animals might require a waiver from rabies...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 27 2012 12:18 PM
team Presley
could my dog bennifit from a IMHA holistic aproach with treatment...
I have a 3yr old 22lb chocolate cocker spaniel named Presley who was recently diagnosed with IMHA March 2nd. Below I have a summary of Presley’s care/treatment thus far in case that helps answering our questions. We are officially madly in love with our vet who has single handedly saved Presley’s life...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 26 2012 8:40 PM
lil_molins
Not Eating
Hi, I got my got jack russell terrier 10days ago. and she doesnt eat her dog food. when she eats, she eat less than expected. iwhat should i do. she is 6 month old. please help.. thanks
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 26 2012 6:08 AM
sarah steed
Canine Viral Papillomas- Mouth Warts... Help!!
Hi All- My 1 year old female Pug, Harlee, seems to have contracted a very contagious virus via her daycare. It is formally called Canine Viral Papillomas. Basically this virus causes same warts to form in the dogs mouth and lips, which eventually grow and become take a cauliflower shape. I noticed...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 24 2012 3:46 PM
baiceyjo7
Aplastic Anemia
I have a 1 1/2 year old Welsh Terrier that has just been diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia. I am devestated by this news and would love to hear from anyone who has any experience with this disease. She has already been transfused once and we are hoping to get her started on prednisone and cyclosporine in...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 24 2012 12:47 PM
sandra_slayton
Honey hurt her leg
Beautiful warm sunny day, hae windows open listenin to all the birds singing. Honey was on the patio and I was at my desk in bedroom by window facing backyard. I heard a commotion out hter and a squirrel just a scolding and knew she had been after one. I think it had problaly come down the sycamore tree...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 23 2012 11:55 PM