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Johnny&Tessy
Lump(s) found...
Well, I'm trying not to freak out here but that's kinda hard not to do lately. I noticed a couple days ago that Tessy had a couple of lumps on her neck. One on each side next to each lymph nodes! Her lymph nodes were always a little on the bigger size but not by any means LARGE. Her platelets...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Aug 18 2010 1:35 PM
MorrisAnimal
K9 Cancer Walk to Find a Cure
Last Chance to Walk in the Fight Against Canine Cancer On Saturday, Aug. 21, Celebrate Survivors, Memorialize Those Who Have Died August 17, 2010/Denver — Join Morris Animal Foundation and Colorado dog lovers this Saturday, August 21, at the 2nd annual K9 Cancer Walk at Stanley Park in Estes Park. Donations...
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LAST POST: ON: 8/17/2010 1:55:58 PM
tarheelkate
thyroid problem
Our spayed female mixed breed was recently diagnosed with low thryroid levels after she became lethargic. She has been taking Soloxine for 13 days. She has improved mentally and is much more alert, but she now has trembling in two legs and is unstable on her feet. Our doctor wants to continue on the...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 16 2010 9:49 PM
dyan
Licking metal
Now THIS may be a crazy thing......but having a dog with a sometimes funny stomach.....I am always looking for why, although he has been much much better for months now. But I have been noticing a lot that he licks a lot of things like the metel on my watch.... and when I told DH he said the same thing...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Aug 14 2010 7:26 PM
Spazzy
Itchy armpits?
About maybe 1-2 weeks ago I first noticed it. He was running around in the yard, then stopped to itch his armpit. I didnt really think anything of it... till he just kept itching and itching, until he actually yelped. I checked his armpit that he was itching and it had big scratches from his nails and...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Aug 13 2010 11:13 PM
stardog85
joint/bone infection?
A coworker of mine just had her coonhound puppy diagnosed with an infection in a wrist joint. He's on antibiotics, but she was wondering if there is anything else she can do to help him heal. This little guy has been through a ton in the 2 weeks since she brought him home: weird intestinal thing...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Aug 13 2010 4:57 PM
coco.boston
Skin Lesions?
Hello Recently our puppy under went quite a dramatic health scare when she ingested a mushroom. With much treatement, she is significantly better after two weeks of antibiotics. Last night we noticed that one side of her vulva - the skin on it specifically - seemed to be red and slightly inflammed. Tonight...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 12 2010 11:39 PM
sandra_slayton
dental Time for Honey
Yesterday afternoon we took Honey to the vet's to ger her nails clipped. I use to do it but since my vision has gotten so bad I can't tell wher the quick is and I do not want to hurt her....and hubby is scared to even try to trim her nails. Lacy, the tech t clipped them, and checked her clean...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 12 2010 11:01 PM
RidgebackGermansShep
Arthritis help...
I am babysitting my mom's 18 year old beagle mix this week. She seems pretty uncomfortable, she'll only lay down for about 5 minutes, then move elsewhere. I have also noticed a limp in the last few hours. I think it might be my hardwood floors. She gets metacam twice a day. Anything i can do...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Aug 11 2010 7:02 PM
Wyck
I am a terrible dog owner... please help!
I was convinced by a friend to try a bark collar cause our Landlord was going to evict us for excessive barking. Not wanting to be homeless, It was a last ditch effort. He said it worked great on his dog. We tried it and the first time he barked he yelped and that was it. I checked and everything seemed...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 10 2010 9:54 PM
Mechanical Angel
Pet Zoom
I bought the Pet Zoom a couple weeks ago, but just used it for the first time yesterday. I brushed Brownie and he had LOTS of hair coming out because he sheds a lot around this time when summer is in session. Instead of having to clean out the brush, all I had to do was slide my thumb and all the hair...
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LAST POST: ON: 8/10/2010 2:38:11 PM
HollyandLolaMom
Dog drips saliva
Ever since I have Red - a Golden/collie/gordon setter mix since age 3 (now age 8), he has a slow drip from his nose or tongue. For the first years, it looked like the drip was from his nose. This year and especially this hot summer, the drip is rolling off the center of his tongue. He is so hot with...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 9 2010 11:41 PM
punkchica321
Ugh Mange
So Simba's been having some bald spots on his body recently and after my mom talked to the vet, she thinks it might be mange. The type that they can get from their mother and it shows no signs of irritation to the dog. Apparently it can happen because the immune system hasn't kicked in yet. If...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 9 2010 11:17 PM
the_gopher
Ari's Vomiting =(
Ugh, it's been so long since we've had to deal with her vomiting. This is really odd though, because 9.9 out of 10 times we can figure out the source. She's refusing food and not drinking much to boot, which has got me worried. Yesterday, she was lethargic. I did get her to eat 1/2 a can...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 9 2010 7:05 PM
kpwlee
Bugsy- autoimmune thyroiditis update
well here we are 1.5 years after starting meds and his TgAA number remains very high T4 numbers are in the normal range, T3 were both low this time She said to keep him on the same dose I'm emailing back and forth with Dr Dodds trying to figure out something else we can find that is effecting this...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 5 2010 8:34 PM
fizzlbriches
Taz - Knee Surgery
Hello all, it has been a while since I have been on the board. Never was a big poster but I did get lots of information. Now I have a problem. Taz, my 4 yr old Bichon, had to have surgery on his left knee. The knee kept popping out and was staying out most of the time. This started nearly 2 years ago...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Aug 4 2010 11:29 PM
oranges81
Maze's adventure at the vet. Not good news....
We have a tentative diagnosis of cardiomyopathy (sp??) I can't afford the full tests right now so it has to wait until October. But from an exam and a intent listen to her heart, the vets feels that it is most likely cardiomyopathy. He wants a full blood panel, chest x-rays, EKG and a stress test...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Aug 4 2010 11:54 AM
hapnthatch
Hap has a lump =(
So, as most of you can tell...I'm a super anxious dog-owner worrier, lol. And I found a spot on one of my babies today...he's going into the vet as soon as they can fit in him (hopefully this morning)... I'm hoping it's a "skin tag" (I found a post where one person said hers...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Aug 4 2010 8:11 AM
myshiloh
Favorite detangling conditioners?
I have a Cocker Spaniel and her coat matts so rapidly I can't stay ahead of it. I haven't found a product that is really helpful for detangling and dematting yet but I'm looking for something I can spray on between shampoos or before shampooing to help me ease matts out (if or when possible...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 3 2010 3:21 AM
stardancnminpin
Landlord's dog has parvo
Hey guys, Was wondering if I can pick your brains about some info to pass along to my landlord. Found out tonight that his dog Toby (cattle dog mix, under a year of age) has parvo. They took him in to the vet Friday morning I believe. He was 'lethargic' some on Thursday night but he'd been...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 2 2010 9:08 PM