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nfowler
Murphy Blog
Well, as you might be able to tell from my other post, I probably should consider blogging about Ellie, too. Yes, Ellie--my only dog for 2.5 years, until Murphy nearly 6 months ago--has crystals/sand in her urine and I will be taking in more for additional testing. Everything she does is a sign to me...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 10 2006 11:04 PM
cakana
Comparison of Heartworm Preventatives (re: Safety)
Before I throw my totally unused package of Revolution away - which I will gladly do if it's truly dangerous, I wanted to know if this makes sense. Based on the chart in this link: [link http://www.dogsadversereactions.com/moxidectin/comparison2.html]http://www.dogsadversereactions.com/moxidectin...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 10 2006 10:40 PM
nfowler
Ellie's urine isn't acidic enough
I'm hoping Callie will read this and let me know what she knows. She's a walking dog encyclopedia! Ellie's urine isn't ph-balanced enough. (No UTI, just crystals.) They want to put her on Science Diet for this sort of thing to adjust that. Or, maybe she'll be on it forever...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 10 2006 2:43 PM
Firestorm
Which heartworm preventitive do you use?
Which heartworm preventitive do you use? and Why? My vet and I discussed and chose heartgard for my Shih Tzu.
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 10 2006 12:59 PM
Firestorm
Flea and ticks prevention help
What is the safest method of preventing fleas and ticks? Any Herbals? What about feeding garlic? What are your thoughts?
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 10 2006 12:30 PM
Firestorm
Hot Oil Treatment?
has anyone ever used a hot oil treatment on their dog? Has it worked?
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 9 2006 5:02 PM
tuan tran
MY DOG does not use his two back leg, no broken, and does not eat
He had an x-ray, nothing seem to be wrong with his legs. He does no use it and does no eat/ What could be the problem> I have no lisence for the dog, if it dies, what should I do?
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 9 2006 4:27 PM
kd415
Hematoma in ear
Has anyone here had to deal with a hematoma in your dog's ear? There is a puffy swelling in Jack's right ear, about an inch around, that I'm pretty sure is a hematoma. We have a vet appointment tomorrow. From what I've read, the most common treatment is surgery, which I'm not thrilled...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Apr 8 2006 2:57 PM
Kim White
Alley UPdate/Bootcamp
Okay we took Alley to the Holistic vet and I sent her all your information that all of you had sent me for her to review before I got there. Everything from your suggestions to drugs to Cold River Vet clinic... I do think she is a brillant vet...Im so intuned to everything she is saying and fully...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Apr 8 2006 2:36 PM
Riely King
please help Rocco's paws!
Please help! We went to the tennis courts today and took Rocco with us. He is a 90-lb bull-mix, and he ran like crazy. At the end, he started to limp. I took a look at his paws, and the pads are peeling off!! It looks like giant, thick, popped blisters on the front pads of his front feet. He is licking...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 7 2006 8:52 PM
Sera_J
Dog vs. Exlax?
My friends dog *MAY* have accidently eaten an exlax. The dog weighs approximately 15lbs and he's just a handful (almost as bad as Nikki! [:-]) What should she do? We did a quick search on google, she's not terribly computer savy and I'm not a great googler and it's too late to call the...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 7 2006 4:43 PM
Firestorm
Are there any safe over the counter flea drops?
Are there any safe over the counter flea drops?
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 7 2006 3:01 PM
Amelia
Heartgard (ivermectin) or Interceptor?
Between these monthly chewables for prevention of heartworm, is one thought to be better than the other? or is it just personal preference (like Frontline vs. Advantage).
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 7 2006 9:05 AM
PurplePets22
Cost of Meds
Hello! I have 1 dog and 3 cats. The cost of keeping them all flea, tick and heartworm free is terrifically high. I just called my vet to get current pricing. Enough doses for the entire season for everybody is going to cost. $670 !!! Then I jumped online and found an Australian company [link http...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 7 2006 8:21 AM
willowchow
Finishing Spray with Sunscreen
Do any of you have any recommendations for a brand of finishing spray with sunscreen? I've worked so hard to get her "blue", I don't want the sun browning her coat again. Thanks. [ ]
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Apr 6 2006 10:59 PM
Firestorm
How do I intensify color on my dog?
Are there supplements? Or type of shampoo? I want to intensify his black and whiten his white.
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Apr 6 2006 10:20 PM
sillysally
Becoming a groomer...
I was curious--what exactly is involved in becoming a dog groomer?
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Apr 6 2006 9:46 PM
schlep
Washing close to the ears on floppy eared dogs?
I've been giving Link baths, but generally staying away from his head except for on the top. I have noticed that the hair right under his ears is getting a little greasy, and wonder what the best way would be to clean this hair. I'm thinking that maybe taking a damp wash cloth with a little bit...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Apr 6 2006 9:22 PM
Noel Dietrich
Elderly terrier with digestive troubles and lump on face--UPDATE-...
Hi all, I'm new here, and I'm really sorry to jump in under such unpleasant circumstances.... I didn't even want to put a question here for this, because I felt like admitting that things were bad would make them bad. But I am pretty sure, now, that they are (though I would LOVE to...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Apr 6 2006 8:52 PM
nicola perera
Desperate for help -Chronic E. Canis
Please does anyone out there have a dog who has recovered from chronic E. Canis? Jay is barely an year old and was not diagnosed until late February. His vet says that his kidneys have been affected too. Typically, his previous vet completely misread the signs, and didnt realise the significance of the...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Apr 6 2006 8:10 PM