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AllAboutTheAPBT
What Should I Do?
Hi guys. So, of course this has to happen on a Sunday when the vet is closed! Gotti had a small growth/skin tag removed from his knee area on Friday. It needed 2 stitches. We have kept him pretty calm all weekend, no walks, etc, but this morning he was feeling good and stretching and rolling on our bed...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 29 2012 1:58 PM
gibby411
Yearly vaccinations
This is just mearly a fact finding question. Do you yearly vaccinate your dogs? My dogs are stay at home dogs they do not visit any parks we are on over 25 acres they have about 2 arces that is fenced in. they are due for the distemper and like three others that are mixed into the shot. I forgot all...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Apr 26 2012 7:25 PM
Freedom
Sad news re Sugar; Biopsy results p2 #17
Sugar didn't recover well from the last lavage for her nasal polyp. Monday I had her in to the specialist; he found a loose tooth, just dangling, and a bump on the bridge of her nose, up between the eyes. Today she went in for xrays, biopsy, and removal of that tooth, and a dental. Sugar has a malignant...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Apr 26 2012 6:13 PM
Freedom
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