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jstrawbri
occassional paw dragging; should I be concerned?
Snickers my GSP is 4 and for almost as long as I can remember when we take him on walks he will always, at least once, drag his rear paw. I hear the nails scrape, and then I'll watch him walk for a while and then it almost seems like his right hip drops ever so slightly and the paw will drag as he...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Nov 24 2009 2:37 AM
Ruff Ruff
sutures
My black 4 year old lab got sutures to close a cut (approx.3-4" ;) which runs down the back side of her right leg (starts above her wrist -down to just above her pastern).The sutures have opened up twice(right where the wrist bends). What do I do now? More sutres? How is this ever going to heal or...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Nov 23 2009 11:28 PM
racuda
Can I do this with Iverhart?
Went to the vet to get heartworm meds. They asked how much Max weighed and I said "26 lbs", so they gave me the 26-50lb size. Well...Max actually weighs 20lbs. Can I use a pill splitter and cut the tabs in two, thus turning a 6 month supply into 12?
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Nov 23 2009 5:40 PM
kimds
Vaccines
Hey guys, I just recently got a new pup (yellow lab) and I've been having a a hard time figuring out what to get him vaccinated for. I've been doing my research and would like to share it with everyone. It was extraordinary helpful for me, and hopefully will be for you as well. Man...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Nov 23 2009 1:14 PM
kpwlee
Interesting read on poop - seriously
Bugsy's poop has been light in color the last few days so I am just looking for a bit of info and found this LINK considering how often the topic turns to poop LOL I thought I would share it
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Nov 23 2009 12:41 AM
Arearis
flea allergy
So my JRT has a nasty flea allergy. About a month ago my brother brought his dogs over to visit and he doesnt treat them for fleas so overcourse Chloe got attacked by them and before i knew it she has dug her butt raw. So we gave her a does of frontline and washed all of her bedding and what not but...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Nov 22 2009 12:57 PM
CA-Jazz
My best friend's a 'wobbly dog'
Jazz lives everyday with the challenge of walking without falling over. She has been diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disorder known as Cerebellar Abiotrophy. CA effects balance, stance, coordination, depth perception and all motor skills. Despite her disorder, she is a happy and very intelligent...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Nov 22 2009 1:50 AM
scallahan
brownish spots on white coat
I have a male pit bull who is a house dog. He is white w/brindle ears. He has lots of dark pigment spots all over his body. He almost looks like a dalmation. He was a rescue so I don't know his history. He gets bathed on a regular basis, but these pea size spots keep appearing. They are a light brown...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Nov 19 2009 7:30 PM
Johnny&Tessy
Eye Problem?
I woke up thismorning to find that Tessy's eye looked different. It seems like her mucous membrane (is that what it's called?) is up over her eye some. Is this something to be worried about? She has been battling AIHA/AMHA for the past 9 months. She had a bath yesterday afternoon and the shampoo...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Nov 19 2009 2:33 PM
willowchow
Cushings & Addison's disease
Can anyone explain the difference to me? I've been reading and I think I've got it. But, if anyone can explain in the simpliest way possible it would be awesome. Also, if anyone has any experience with either or problem I'd love to hear your story. Thanks. Lori
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Nov 19 2009 10:27 AM
Hunterwayit
Limp Tail? Broken or glands?!
I have a pit/am bull x that is about 2 yrs old neutered female and all of a sudden her tail has gone limp doesn't seem to be in major pain a little iffy with me touching or trying to look now. Have asked around a few suggestions have been anal glands but I thought that was a small dog problem and...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Nov 19 2009 8:18 AM
shadowsgin
Hot Shot's ears
Not sure if I am posting in the right place but I read a couple of threads about ears and I am still confused. I went to scratch Hot Shot behind the ears Saturday and he pulled away (not like him he loves ear scratches) I checked his ears and on one ear it looks like he skined it.... not a scratch...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Nov 18 2009 10:54 AM
Spazzy
Dental cleaning?
Ive heard dental cleanings mentioned in a couple posts recently, and it got me thinking... Bailey has never had one. Every time hes been at the vet for a check up, they always say his teeth look great. They are almost pure white and there isnt any yellow or tartar build up on them at all. My vet has...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Nov 17 2009 11:21 PM
Liesje
Brushing techniques
I'm wondering about some good brushing techniques for Coke, not your everyday brushing but something I can do a few times a year when I bathe him. If I use a shedding rake and just brush wither to tail, I do get a LOT of hair. But sometime if I look closer, you can still see a lot of gray undercoat...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Nov 17 2009 10:57 PM
jennie_c_d
Jewel's news
Today, Jewel had bloodwork done, and it was awesome. She had a dental, and was spayed, and had two small tumors removed. Her vet said not to waste my money on the lab, unless I wanted to employ an oncologist for her. They are not lipomas, or cysts, but he got them all, as far as anybody can tell. He...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Nov 17 2009 10:17 PM
meeko1030
My 6 month threw up twice
My 6 month pomeranian threw up twice. When we take him out he has been eating grass and twigs. Could this have made him sick? First time it was clumpy the second more like phlegm. Can I give him pepto bismol?
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Nov 15 2009 6:26 PM
BlackLabbie
It's a Miracle!!! (BlackLabbie)
So...we've been battling hotspots with Molson since August/September. We've changed foods, tried medications (prescription a topica's from the vet), and keep him buzzed down. Last night at Pet Supplies Plus a women was there with her senior Golden. What a sweet, sweet dog. Anyway, we just...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Nov 14 2009 7:28 PM
Carolyn Clement
Patellar Luxation
My wonderful golden, Maggie, was just diagnosed with patellar luxation. She is 2 1/2 years old and recovered from OCD when she was a puppy from holistic treatment-diet, homeopathic remedies , acupuncture and lazer treatments. I was told that surgery was the only answer!! I wonder if anyone has had any...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Nov 11 2009 10:07 AM
Alidenes
Cybil
I have just found this site ,and unfortunately we just lost our 3 yr old border collie to aiha,after 2 months of tests hevy drugs and countless sleepless nights she decided it was time to go.We miss her terribly we are trying to thing of all the fun we had with her i don't know if that makes...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Nov 10 2009 11:46 PM
jessies_mom
Questions About Acupuncture
Jessie's going to a TCVM vet on Tuesday for treatment for what is likely to be chronic bronchitis. It's been 19 days since the samples were taken from her lungs and so far no bacteria has been cultured so it's likely that she has chronic bronchitis and the usual treatment is steroids. Even...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Nov 10 2009 9:18 PM