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Mforn79
My boxer has a dark spot
HI everybody this is my first post ,my problem is with my boxer she at least 4 yrs and has recently and has a dark spot on here skin and a closer look at the skin revealed dandruff and some of her belly is a little dark to. I think its dry skin but not sure anybody have any idea's.
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 2 2010 4:12 PM
Cristina P
Labrador with serious immune condition with severe Ascites
My 8 year old Labrador, Harvey, developed sickness, followed by intermittent diarrhoea and ascites. Looking back, he had been moulting badly since I put him on a senior light diet, about six weeks ago (Nutro Choice Senior) to help him lose weight under the control of the Vets clinic. He has had every...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 2 2010 7:46 AM
susan clark
"Rat tail" on Allie, questions
Allie has had places on her tail with no hair for years, I've heard it was due to low thyroid, well, she's been on thyroid meds for years, and it's still getting more and more bare! Can anyone tell me what else can cause this? Vet said caused by fleas, but she's always had Front line...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Feb 28 2010 2:09 AM
dyan
Gibson went to the vet
After at least a month of home cooking for Gibby.... last week I added BilJac Frozen just for lunch because he seems to be loosing weight. But he has been sooooo good and not had any episodes of his swallowing thing and I am so happy. Then yesterday I heard him licking himself about 5 AM and wondered...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Feb 27 2010 10:39 AM
aerial1313
Tough nails - any advice?
Sammy's nails are a constant battle for me. They're hard as rocks; they don't wear down on walks, etc as I would expect them to. Harry I hardly ever have to trim, except his hind dewclaws which he doesn't use therefore need frequent trimming. All his other ones, tho, pretty much keep...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Feb 25 2010 9:29 PM
DawgNabbit
Minksheen Pet Shampoo
A friend of mine recently recommended a shampoo called, Minksheen Pet Shampoo. I've read a number of testimonials from customers who rave about it and swear by it. I've tried a number of different shampoos and conditioners but have yet to find "the one." This Minksheen apparently contains...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Feb 25 2010 12:25 PM
Alaskawolf
Help! Is my dog having a panic attack?
Does anyone here know the symptoms of a doggie panic attack? Or could she be having a seizure...? She seems very, very frightened and for no apparent reason. I am not aware of anything happening - she just ran down here and tried to get behind the couch (she is a large dog) and she is shaking uncontrollably...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Feb 23 2010 9:48 PM
daisyprincess
toothpaste
I had bought the arm & hammer canine oral care finger toothbrush and the toothbrush but forgot the toothpaste don't recall seeing it anyway. Could I use human toothpaste??
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Feb 23 2010 8:45 PM
Aimee
Sick dog : (
My 4 year old female cockapoo has an ear infection. I can not get her to the vet until the end of the week due to doctors appointments of my own. I took her temperature by putting the digital thermomeater under her arm and holding it down like one would do for a child. Please don't suggest doing...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Feb 23 2010 12:10 AM
Peek-a-Poo Owner
Sagging Belly on One Side
I have just noticed that my Abby's belly is sagging on one side (Back part of belly near right back leg). I can only feel it like that when she is standing. When she is in my arms & I am rubbing her belly, she doesn't seem hurt and I can't feel anything. A few times when I was feeling...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Feb 22 2010 10:42 PM
Irondoll
Instead of Benadryl for vaccine reaction?
I called the Vet about the half-dollar size lump at injection site on my 6 pound pom, he suggested children's Benadryl. I happen to mention this to someone who told me the sorbitol in Benadryl is toxic to dogs and that's what I happen to have so is there anything else that works to reduce the...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Feb 22 2010 7:28 PM
feeling_awful
She Ate Mold..
..about eight days ago, and I only realized it today after finding a bag of garbage in a far off spare room. She's a Saint Bernard, 150 lbs but acting normally and seems to feel fine. She has been urinating and drinking quite a bit.. the color of her urine is normal. She ingested a slice of VERY...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Feb 22 2010 6:08 PM
Entle Girl
What power dremel?
Hello everyone! I have been using the pedi paws for my Entlebucher, Logan, since he was a puppy. In the last few months, his nails have hardened and gotten thicker. Now I am looking to purchase a Dremel. I'm looking at the Dremel pet grooming kit, here: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Feb 22 2010 1:06 PM
york
Terramycin Ointment
I have checked seven online suppliers and four brick and mortars. Everyone is out of stock. What's going on?
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Feb 22 2010 12:47 AM
coco&teddies mommy
yucky eyes..
does anyone have good tips for trimming the little hairs right next to the eye? .. my recently adopted shih tzu, Coco, has some nasty buildup around her eyes.. i clean her eyes with a warm cloth a few times a day to prevent it from getting any worse (she LOVES getting cleaned! lol she knows when im wetting...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Feb 15 2010 2:11 AM
kalishea
Chewing on house plants, tags, ribbons, etc.
The last two weeks or so Indy has had the need to chew. In the mornings she gets up and goes straight for the house plants or whatever she can find to chew on (except her bones, of course). She acts like her stomach is bothering her too. What might this be?
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Feb 13 2010 7:36 PM
dyan
Food for Pancreatitis dog
Some of you guys might remember my friend Donna who's dog Freeway had a bad pancreatitis attack before Christmas I believe. She finally got over it and is pretty fine...except scared her mom yesterday when she vomited in the morning after a night where she didn't seem to sleep well. Donna...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Feb 13 2010 1:47 PM
Joe
Pemphigus
Our dog Indy was diagnosed with Pemphigus today...they have not done a biopsy so I don't know what type. He has crusty mucussy looking stuff in the corner of his nose. He is on steroids and antibiotics right now, and we are now going to start feed him Wynsong food....(organic and better for him I...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Feb 13 2010 12:31 PM
kpwlee
13.5 weeks post TPLO and limps at night (kpwlee)
Bugsy's recovery has been excellent however no matter how I vary or limit what he does when he gets up after sleeping in the evening to go out for his last of the night, he is clearly sore. His bones are healed so I'm not worried about that, his joint was arthritis-free at the 8 week x-ray so...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Feb 11 2010 8:20 AM
jeanni ess
Has anyone dealt with a Hemangiopericytoma tumor on their dog? Or...
Hi Everyone, My first time here and have found some useful information. Has anyone dealt with a Hemangiopericytomatumor or any type on their dog? My dog Harley had 1 almost 2 years ago. Since there he's had numerous return of it. He's had major surgery 6 x's to remove them. They always...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Feb 11 2010 7:14 AM