Gold Bond Powder is another remedy that a lot of people use.

[quote user="Abbeyroad86"]But they said the day that puppy left she whined and whined and kept trying to get out for hours. [/quote] (1) Did she do anything else to ease her anxiety - like get into things or chew on things? Are they missing anything like socks or a piece of a blanket that smelled like the pup? The reason I ask is that this sounds like an intestinal blockage. If so, eating may cause a lot of pain. Has she been xrayed? One member's dog actually ate fish-smelling sand

There are various types of worms and no one pesticide will kill them all. You can gets lots of information on worms at: http://pet-information.peteducation.com/search?w=worms Some worms that can infect both dogs and humans can be very serious in humans. Glad to hear that your dog doesn't have worms!! Did your vet check to see if your pet's anal glands were full? That can cause scooting.

Have you tried an antihistamine in case it is an allergic reaction to a bite? The dosage for Benadryl is below. It looks high, but it is correct for the high metabolism of dogs. Benadryl belongs in every dog owner's "doggie" first aid kit. Without a quick antihistamine bites on the face can potentially block off breathing passages and be fatal. Benadryl - Dosage: 1-2mg/lb of body weight 2-4 times/day

[quote user="onebear"]it turns out he broke his tibia bone in his back leg. [/quote] Here is a description of that injury and its treatment: http://www.petplace.com/dogs/tibial-tuberosity-avulsion-fractures-in-dogs/page1.aspx "Tibial Tuberosity Avulsion Fractures in Dogs An avulsion fracture occurs when a bone breaks and a fragment of the bone is separated by the pull of an attaching muscle, tendon or ligament. The tibial tuberosity is the prominent bump on the front and top of the

[quote user="tashakota"]So I hope that this may be a result of him just being sick but the fT4 should tell us right?[/quote] I really, really wish it was that simple. Please read this entire article: http://rivercitypetwatch.com/files/Diagnostic_dilemma.htm "A common condition known as compensatory hypothyroidism, or sick euthyroid syndrome (SES), may account for many of the false diagnoses of hypothyroidism. The difference between true hypothyroidism and SES is that in SES, the thyroid

[quote user="JackieG"]I've been feeding Evo, which has no grains. [/quote] The last I heard Evo wasn't recommended for puppies, but Innova (same company) is. Fingers crossed that your pup's problem isn't serious.

Could be a ligament injury. Could be a cracked bone. Could be a pinched nerve. If he is still limping in the morning, I would get him into the vet ASAP. Only a vet can tell you how serious the problem is and what treatment is necessary.

Glad to hear that Trinity is home! The biting is completely normal puppy play. She is treating you like another puppy, so you have to act like one. Yelp like a hurt puppy (high pitched) and ignore her for 30 seconds (don't even look at her) when she hurts you. Have you decided the details of the vaccine protocol you intend to use? There is a lot of controversy in that area. Here are some subjects that dog owners should know about. Let me know if you would like me to elaborate. Xylitol - a sweetner

Are you feeding a large breed puppy food? What are the first 5 ingredients?