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TuffTuck
Tucker has cataracts
My four year old Jack Russell Terrier, Tucker, unfortunately has cataracts. As many of you may know, the breed is well known for their tremendous amount of energy. My Tucker, like many Terriers, loves to play fetch especially with tennis balls. But his worsening eyes are preventing him from his favorite...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 13 2009 9:13 PM
Sammii
vet says my puppy is growing too fast???
Hi, my dog (he is half labrador, half german shephard) has just turned six months old, a couple of weeks ago he was limping on his left leg, unfortunately our vet was sick, so we visited a different one and they said he had a sore elbow. the last few days he started limping on his right leg (front...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 13 2009 8:48 PM
PhoebeJulie
Prednisone + Apartment = ?????
My dog Phoebe was recently diagnosed with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, which from what the vet tells me means that her immune system is attacking her platelets. In fact, her platelet count was dangerously low; the lowest the vet had ever seen (7 was the number that he told me, but I do not know...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Aug 12 2009 7:48 PM
toxdoc2b
Transgender Dog
*content removed, inappropriate*
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Aug 12 2009 2:55 PM
dbjmhome
stomach issues
i have a choc lab that has been throwing up this jelly like substance, has been to the vet gotten shots for anti vomiting/diarrahea, they are testing him for worms. any one ever have this happen to their pet before
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 11 2009 10:14 PM
kpwlee
nail trimming - how frequent is OK?
Bugsy's nails grow super quick and nothing wears them down. I dremel them weekly, taking off 1/4 - 1/2 an inch each time but I am barely maintaining them. So how frequently can I dremel them? Is every other day OK for a bit to try to get them down? I take off significantly more from the front...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 10 2009 3:28 PM
nutville
steroids for dogs
Do you know of any natural or over-the-counter steroids for dogs? Dog was indirectly exposed to insect killer when the yard was sprayed and eyes are nearly swollen shut - he is 1 yrs old. Already had $200 vet bill who gave antibiotics b/c at the time we didn't know what it was. He seems worse and...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 10 2009 4:58 AM
jennie_c_d
Someone has pink hair!
I've gotta get some pics that show it. I used a temporary hair color, for humans, and left it on the minimum time, so it's pastel, and very pretty! I think ya'll will like it.
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Aug 9 2009 3:47 PM
WiniGig
chiggers
My neighbors small child has chiggers, should I be concerned about my 2 small dogs getting them if she comea over to swin in the pool?
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Aug 9 2009 3:02 PM
Anonymous
Anonymous
Allergies suck!
So Joker has food allergies. I had to take away his chicken(broke his heart!). His allergies arent horrible. Right now all he gets is red ears and a few bumps. I've been giving him fish instead of chicken and he's doing great on that. Well I got some Wellness whitefish and sweet potatoe canned...
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LAST POST: Anonymous ON: Fri, Aug 7 2009 11:08 PM
petsupportsuit
Paws to Consider
Frequent conversations with the owners of amputee dogs got me thinking about a few things: The sun is out, and you are planning to spend a few of your vacation days getting some work done in the yard. Great! Now, go get your weed killers, your pesticides and other yard chemicals… and take them straight...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Aug 7 2009 3:03 PM
Sowilu
Abigail (Summer) is going to the vet tomorrow (Sowilu) *Update*
What should I expect them to do? I know she needs her vaccines, and get tested for HWs. What else? This is her current state: [IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Sowilu/Fosters/IMG_6425.jpg[/IMG]
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Aug 7 2009 7:59 AM
jessies_mom
Jessie has pancreatitis; no more tests
It's late so I'll post more tomorrow but Jessie was diagnosed with pancreatitis a week ago. Her enzymes were higher today than last week, so she's getting an ultra sound tomorrow to make sure there's no abcess or mass. I sure would appreciate those great idog vibes.
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 6 2009 7:06 PM
Liesje
Metacam?
What is Metacam? Is it fairly harmless? Nikon has been limping on and off for about 2 months. Honestly I don't think he's limping anymore. When I showed it to the breeder, that was over a week ago. She then went to Germany with some dogs and told her friend (who stays in her home to take care...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 4 2009 7:37 PM
Spazzy
Which supplement?
Anyone know which supplement is best for allergies? Ive been giving Bailey missing link for about 2ish months now and it has helped alot with his allergies. He hasnt been licking the nakey spots on his belly at all (thats usually where he gets all itchy and lick it till its raw) and his ears havent been...
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LAST POST: ON: 8/4/2009 4:48:59 PM
sandra_slayton
Honey's Leg
About 3 months ago Honey had mast cell tumor removed from left rear leg. Just before stitches were due to come out, she burst the center open, ends were healed--and left a nasty hole in her leg. Rickey said it would not heal if he stitched it up, so for over 2 weeks I had to take her out and use spray...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 4 2009 2:29 PM
llps
An Open Letter to Veterinarians, By a Veterinarian
"The Growing Problem of Clients Who Cannot Afford Emergency Care" After about 10 years working in emergency hospitals, it became painfully clear that, the more advanced our ability to provide adequate care became, the less the average person was able to afford it. In our recent economic downturn...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 4 2009 12:38 AM
Poodle_luvr
Hoping she's pregnant...
Well, we've had Lacie and Rex together e/o day and have had 3 successful ties. We are hoping that we'll have the happy news that she's pregnant; it sure is going to be hard to wait. After reading some of the other posts I'm not sure if I should get excited or not - there are so many 'surprises'...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 3 2009 11:00 PM
elioraimmanuel
Schnoodle W/Eye Irritation?
Help! Our 5 y/o schoodle, Spike, won't open his eyes. He doesn't appear to be in pain. Could it be allergies? He hasn't gotten into anything. My oldest is beside herself. We've bathed him and washed his eyes out w/baby shampoo, which seems to have helped a bit. What should I do?
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 3 2009 7:11 PM
leungg67
Ears red, dry, flakey, itching
My 5 year old toy poodle has been scratching his ears lately. His ears are red and flaky most of the time due to the aggressive scratching. There are also some yellow-brownish kind of cream-like texture in his ears when I go to clean them. I believe that the yellow-brown stuff dries up and becomes the...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 3 2009 12:53 PM