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Christi
Puppy ate toy stuffing, I think
Husband put Ruby, 13wk old Aussie, to bed last night in her crate while I was at work and then he fell asleep. He took her out to pee about four hours later. Apparently there was a stuffed toy in there, which is not normal because we are usually so careful about making sure there's nothing in there...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 25 2006 10:13 AM
David Cagle
Labs BURPING
Hi I have a 3 yr old Lab who is burping about every 15 min. I can't think of anything diet or snack wise that has changed...anyone have any ideas? Can you give a dog TUMS? If so how many? He's 110 lbs. Thank you so much for any ideas or suggestions.....David in Az.
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 25 2006 8:02 AM
ashland
diarhhea
I had posted a thread about how Ash was vomiting and having diarrhea. Well, the vomiting stopped after about 14 hours, but the diarrhea has continued and is going on 3 days now. I'm thinking it's because I switched her food last week to Innova and Evo (mixing it). Should I be concerned about...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 25 2006 12:34 AM
Sandra TH
Giardia!!!
I just got the fecal test results back from my vet on my new rescue dog, Zoey- and she has giardia! Boy, am I glad I took her to my vet. She really didn't need to be vetted- the rescue had her vetted and spayed and she was given a clean bill of health, but I wanted her to meet my vet and for some...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 24 2006 9:03 PM
Sandra TH
Possible spay incontinence
I'm worried my new rescue dog Zoey (one year old) may have spay incontinence. Here is what happed tonight. I was watching TV on my couch and Zoey came up and curled up on my chest. She feel asleep like that. I wasn't quite laying down, but kind of sitting up in a reclined position, so we were...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 24 2006 5:08 PM
m. bass
diarrhea!!!
my dog has diarrhea...i noticed he had soft stools yesterday, but todays its full blown!! i've been looking a the board, and i feel like i'm getting mixed info on what to do...some say fast them for a day...others say feed them pumpkin or something bland...what should i do?? he's not really...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 24 2006 3:43 PM
bpdro83
My dog seems dizzy and have walking problems.
I woke up this morning to my dog shaking his head, he has done so for a few weeks. Now he seems dizzy and sluggish. I tried walking him, he did his bussiness as normal, but was sluggish, stumbling and just all around having weird motor skills. I have also had weight issues with him I never see anything...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 24 2006 12:52 PM
Ashley
Allergies to Fowl-are eggs ok?
Hello, I just had a quick question. I am not sure if this is going to sound under educated and stupid but I was wondering if, now that I have determined that my Shih Tzu is allergic to Fowl of any kind (particulary Chicken and Duck) if I should avoid feeding him eggs too. I don't know if that is...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 24 2006 12:25 PM
Jonathan V.
worms
My dog has worms and want to get rid of it asap, do I have to give it the shot or is there some sort of food medicine to get rid of it?
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 23 2006 11:40 PM
jessies_mom
Need suggestions for getting sick dog to eat and drink
There is a new member who has started a thread under sick dogs: [link http://forum.dog.com/asp/tm.asp?m=13514]http://forum.dog.com/asp/tm.asp?m=13514[/link] The condition their dog has is Chronic E .Canis and it is very serious. They are desperate for advice from people who have a dog that also...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 23 2006 10:43 PM
tamhow
Best flea control
What is everyone's opinion, what works best for fleas? there are so many out there and since it is that time of year again I have to decide what to use. Thanks in advance.
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 23 2006 10:23 PM
jennie_c_d
The shampoo review
I was recently given 1/2 gallon of Professional Pet Products Tar-ific Skin Relief Shampoo. Why was it given to me? It stinks. I decided to try it, anyways. Friday night, I washed my mom's dog, Toby in it. It looks and smells like poop. This stuff is tar, sulphur, salicylic acid, and coat conditioners...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 23 2006 5:36 PM
bongobob
My Ongoing Siezure Saga
Hello All, It's been a while since I have posted here as most of my time has been dedicated to finding a solution for my Sheppard. Thanks to Callie and all who have helped so far. The Readers Digest version of up til today is this. I have a 3 year old male German Sheppard, Rex, who started having...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 23 2006 12:02 PM
Mariana Beltran Tepichin
homemade dog toothpaste
I hope this is the correct place for posting this. I have always had problems with my dog´s teeth. They ALWAYS have plaque on them, and they are frequently chipped. I brushed them daily with Virbac toothpaste and a normal, soft toothbrush. They are also given edible nylabones, and natural bones. Two...
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LAST POST: ON: 3/23/2006 1:54:14 AM
cindy w.
grade three heart murmur
Can someone please explain to me what problems occur with a grade 3 heart murmur. I know a breeder that I was interested in one of her corgi babies but one of the two that are avail. has the murmur. She said the vet has checked the pup twice and said he should do fine. Any advise is welcome...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 22 2006 9:12 PM
ashland
White, Foamy vomit?
Ash is sick. She woke up at around 4 AM and threw up some white, foam looking vomit. She did it about 2 times in a row. Then she woke up again at 7:00 AM threw up the same stuff again about 2 more times. Then again at 7:30 (3 more times) and again at 8:30 (2 times). She fell asleep for about an hour...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 22 2006 9:01 PM
Jane Schneider
Miko's Allergies
Hi~ I had posted a couple threads about my dog Miko before the forum changed and would like to add this update and thank you all who responded to my previous posts. Kim, thank you! I did read your other thread and agree whole heartedly that allergies can be a battle! Miko is at the moment in an emergency...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 22 2006 8:50 PM
cakana
Previcox, a drug...do NOT use on your dogs
I came accross on another website and thought it worth passing along: Subject: Fw: Previcox, a drug...do NOT use on your dogs I am passing this along. This is a very sad situation and I think we = all need to be aware of the potential dangers of this drug. Marti Foschini Memphis Sent: Saturday...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 22 2006 7:59 PM
TmusicL
my puppy vomited
i have a 7 month old maltese/yorkie. he threw up for the first time yesterday morning, it wasn't much but it was colored yellow and this morning he did the same. however, just a few minutes ago he threw up his lunch. he eats the "cesar" brand for small dogs, i don't know if that...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 22 2006 5:54 PM
ashland
Flea medicine? Info please
I have never used any flea medicine on Ash, although she needs it very badly. I don't know which to use or how to use it. I also don't know how to check for ticks. She is ALWAYS itching and biting at herself and I know I need to do something about it now. Any advice?
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 22 2006 5:51 PM