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dyan
Talk to me about Anal Glands
I was just at the vet clinic yesterday to pick up some ear cleaner....and had a second to ask one vet there how I can tell if my Gibby needs to have his anal glands expressed or if he already did them. He said he could tell by checking them....hahaha then suggested I bring Gibby in on Sat to get them...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 16 2009 11:38 AM
tiffy
Holiday Groom
Tootsie, went to the groomers today for her " holiday groom" and I must say : She looks divine! All you groomers out there, I want to wish you Happy Holidays. I know how hard you work and let me say again. THANKS!!
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 16 2009 7:00 AM
adoghowls
frontline reaction
yesterday applied topical frontline to my sharpei, used advantage before, anyway, today she has been pretty lethargic, breathing ok, just sleeping alot, off her feed & water somewhat. wondering if possibly she is having reaction to frontline.
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 15 2009 10:00 AM
beverly roberts
spayed toy poodle licking
mandy my toy poodle is 5 and about 6 months ago she started licking her lil pee pee alot could she have a infection or is it a habit, she licks her butt constantly too but i do not see anything wrong, what could it be. do i need to take her to the vet? please help.
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 15 2009 12:51 AM
adoghowls
severe dry eye
macy is a sharpei rescue with severe dry eye, vet has her on optimmune to help produce tears. i also use artificial tears & such daily, wondering if anyone else has input on over the counter ointments & such, using genteal gel now, would like input please
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 13 2009 2:11 PM
dyan
pancreatitis
My very good friend called me yesterday,,her dog Freeway had been up vomiting all night...then yesterday she had diarrhea. She was worried but then it stopped. Bad thing was that she had Freeway in her crate which Freeway HATES,,she barks, cries and slobbers the whole time she is in it, but on that day...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 13 2009 1:41 PM
jaye
Ivermectin pour on for flea control
Does anyone here use this? How often does it need to be applied?
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Dec 12 2009 11:27 PM
jennie_c_d
We has a bug! (jennie_c_d)
Unfortunately, I'm not just being cute. Here's the story. Emma, Ena, and I went to a four day dog show over the weekend. We were gone Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Jewel stayed with my Mom. We stayed in a friend's travel trailer. She brought three of her youngest dogs. It...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 11 2009 2:15 PM
dyan
Bones and teeth
When I took Gibby in for his last exam...and bordatella ( he was going to day care ) they said his teeth are showing signs of tarter. Oh man...he is 1 1/2 years. No...I do not brush them...believe me....its hard as heck to get his nails trimmed because even though he pretty much lets us do anything to...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 10 2009 8:45 PM
Sunshinegirl
Layla Vet Visit
So Layla had blood in her urine again today, this time quite a bit more. This happened back in July and the vet put her on Clavamox and that was it. I didn't have a urine sample that time. Well, this time I got one, it was so easy, she didn't even know the I was there taking it! He gave me Clavamox...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 10 2009 2:38 PM
KentuckyMommy
STINKY dog???? H E L P
My cocker spaniel STINKS.. all the time. it dont matter what shampoo i use she still stinks (even skunk off/gone) it seems to me to be centered around her face/ears.. but vet states NOTHINGS WRONG??? im lost when i got her this smell was there and her ears were very matted underneath.. i groomed her...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 10 2009 2:50 AM
mish1000
Reoccurring Diarrhea
Lexie, our shih tzu is 7 years old. Overall her health is good. She has had two bladder infections a few years ago and does have fall allergies each year. About 2 weeks ago she had diarrhea on a Sunday morning. Her activity level, and appetite all remained the same, but she had loose stools. This went...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 9 2009 6:01 PM
AgileGSD
Effects of Spaying on Longevity
A Healthier Respect for Ovaries David J. Waters, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS A recent study by my research group appearing next month in Aging Cell reveals shortened longevity as a possible complication associated with ovary removal in dogs (1). This work represents the first investigation testing the...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 8 2009 8:41 PM
tenna
Acupuncture
Does anyone have any experience with acupuncture? My dog has bad arthritis and inflammation in one leg due to an old injury and will eventually need surgery, and right now my vet and myself are looking into ways of managing the pain before resorting to surgery. He suggested acupuncture and as I'm...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 6 2009 11:49 PM
3girls
Boosting the immune system
So Tina went in for her bordatella (required by training center). We checked her weight since we've been trying hard for the past few months to get her to lose some weight. She needs to lose an easy 5lbs. She hasn't lost an ounce in 4 weeks. So that combined with her "being out of shape"...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 6 2009 9:18 PM
loretta
colitis
My dog periodically comes down with colitis. She is on antibiotics for 2 weeks and then is ok for one month and then the cycle begins again. Her stool gets soft and I bring a sample in and the Vet says she is overrun with chlostridia. Her stool has now been softer for a month and I decided not to bring...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 6 2009 11:46 AM
Kindredspirits
Help with constant mats
I would like to know if there is something I can do to help Skyline with her constant mats. I brush her every second day, bath her with Tropiclean Oatmeal and Tea Tree shampoo followed by Tropiclean Kiwi conditioner. When I groom her I use a greyhound comb for knots and mats and a slicker brush for her...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Dec 5 2009 4:59 PM
oranges81
Question for Callie!
I'm suspecting Maze has a minor thyroid issue but I can't be certain yet. I will be taking her in for an exam and blood test in the next couple months. But my trainer recommended adding Kelp to her kibble twice a day. Her senior gal has a thyroid issue and before they got it diagnosed, thats...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Dec 5 2009 3:16 PM
chelsea_b
Cherokee stuff...
So the good news out of the last week or two is her pain has been very manageable. She really hasn't been showing any signs of pain, and of course I've been keeping her on the pain meds around the clock. Bad news (and yeah, it's pretty bad) is she can't really stand or walk anymore...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Dec 5 2009 1:54 PM
maggiesmommy
Hiccups
This is the best place I could find to put this...Maggie gets the hiccups often....about once a week...I feel bad for her, I guess, because I hate the hiccups, though she doesn't seem to be bothered. How do you get rid of puppy hiccups? I can't make her hold her breath, REALLY can't force...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 4 2009 7:14 PM