Just accepting my boy is getting older :(

My Yuki turned 9 this year and has been slowing down. We dealt with some pretty rough joint pain earlier in the year and he has done pretty well since. This weekend, he was climbing the walls, as were my 3 & 5 year old. We all went to the park, where the boys could play in the soccer field with my husband, and I could take Yuki to the dog park. We don't normally go to the dog park, it makes me twitch (too many variables to keep track of). When we were there, it was just so different with... more

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Wed, Sep 18 2013 9:04 PM

Thank you both for your kind words. I knew idoggers would understand how I am feeling!

Wed, Sep 18 2013 11:27 PM

I totally understand what you're feeling. And I think you described it perfectly when you said Yuki has "transitioned to a different place in life." I remember spotting signs of that same transition in our previous dog, Tonka, and it made me very sad. I also think Ginger assessed it very... more

Mon, Oct 7 2019 2:27 AM

Yeah dear dog age is very short in years they only live till 8 to 10 years,,, so it feels very bad when we remember our doggie.

We miss you Mike

Two years ago today, we received the call that Michael had been killed in a horrid traffic accident. Everyone here was so loving and supportive. Today is a tough day for our family and we'd sure appreciate any good thoughts that you can spare.,

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Sat, Jan 25 2014 6:55 PM

(((( Glenda )))); so sorry I didn't see this yesterday. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sat, Jan 25 2014 8:30 PM

Glenda just seeing this. Sending good thoughts and hugs your way.

Mon, Oct 7 2019 2:26 AM

Yeah mike I feel very lonely without you when you are away from me, so please come here please...

Letting my dog out when needed

I just got my Bow Wow Button. I love it. I recorded a message in this gadget. When Missy wants to go potty she pushes the button using her paw and the message speaks out loud and clear,"Please open the door for me to go out" It's really cool. You should check it out. Bowwowbutton.com. I love it!!

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Wed, Sep 21 2011 4:11 PM

LOL so does Ava!

Wed, Sep 21 2011 5:02 PM

That is cool! Must be funny to hear!

Fri, Oct 4 2019 1:26 AM

The walk isn't just exercise for your pooch; it's a chance to spend some quality time with you. And committing time to a walk does more than just keep your dog in shape; it helps stave off boredom, which can lead to bad behavior like chewing or digging. ... Other breeds may be satisfied with... more

Liver Failure Reversal Diet

Hi, I am trying to get the word out to as many dog lovers as possible. Here is my story. Our 9yo female Golden Retriever, Powder (she's a rare white blonde), was sick with liver failure. We had been called home early from a vacation by our pet sitter. When I returned home, she had crawled into a large hole on our property and was literally on her last legs. She couldn't stand, she was feverish, her eyes were glazed over and dull, and bugs were crawling on her. She barely recognized me... more

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Sat, Jul 5 2014 1:00 AM

She has liver disease. Her enzymes are sky high, especially the ALP. Coincindentally so are mine and my husbands, which makes me suspect our tap water, but I only give her distilled now. We did not do the biopsy because she was too weak., they said she may not make it through it. I have been told by... more

Sat, Jul 5 2014 5:28 PM

The SAM-e isn't making her weak -- but if she's not eating that will make her weak. When you syringe feed -- put your hand over her muzzle (fingers on top, thumb underneath) and hold her gently but firmly. Use your index finger to lift up her lip near the canine tooth. Stick the tip of the... more

Thu, Oct 3 2019 8:03 AM

Ohhh my goodnesss , I agree with you dear you are also supportive and pet friendly person.

Parsley

Hi, I have been reading up on parsley and dogs. Does anyone add parsley to their dogs diet? I heard a tablespoon of fresh parsley per day for a medium to large dog. If you do use it, why do you use it and have you noticed an improvement in your dog? How do you feed it? I am considering trying this for Pella our 11 yr old. thanks

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Tue, Jun 7 2011 6:55 PM

Jessies_mom you SO rock!! The fact that Jessie has such severe pancreatitis and you have learned ALL you have learned to help support her diet is just SO incredible. Oxalate stones are so easy to happen and can be so tough to get rid of. I got in trouble with that last year just giving a bit too much... more

Mon, Dec 8 2014 3:13 PM

Calliecritturs - Glad I found you here. On another note...You were such a blessing to my 14yr old JRT with Cushings and liver disease a year ago when the vets said that she may not have much time. She will be 15 yrs old this Sunday and is so full of life. You saved my little girl with your advice. Thank... more

Thu, Oct 3 2019 8:02 AM

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Is raw pork OK for dogs?

We have a some feral hog that has been in freezer over a year that we would like to feed the dogs, we plan on cooking the meat. Is it OK to feed the bones raw?

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Thu, May 15 2014 11:09 AM

Some of my friends feed pork. I don't mostly because I've found it to be far to rich for one of my dogs. I've heard the same from others. But in theory, pork is fine.

Tue, Mar 3 2015 6:15 AM

Some of my friends feed pork. I don't mostly because I've found it to be far to rich for one of my dogs. I've heard the same from others. But in theory, pork is fine.

Thu, Oct 3 2019 8:01 AM

Eating raw or undercooked pork is not safe for dogs or humans, due to the parasite trichinella spiralis larvae, which can cause the parasite infection known as trichinosis. ... This more commonly affects humans than dogs

Anyone know this breed?

I believe she is part havanese and something else? Any ideas of what she could be mixed with?? Thanks(:

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Sun, Apr 5 2015 2:37 PM

Westy

Tue, Oct 1 2019 12:27 AM

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What type of breed do I have?

I got my dog Damien back in November 2012 when he was 71/2 months old. He is now 2 yrs. People would ask what kind of dog he is and I would just say shepherd mix. His height: 21-22 in and weight: 50lbs. He is all black with a white blaze on chest and white tip on the tail. His ears are erect but one is floppy. What is your guess on the type of breed? http://community.dog.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/telligent-evolution-components-attachments/01-39955-00-00-00-99-68-02/WP_5F00_20140724_5F00_002... more

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Sun, Apr 19 2015 11:39 PM

Looks like a Australian kelpie/ Shepard mix

Tue, Oct 1 2019 12:24 AM

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im unsure as to how much i should feed my 6 month old boxer/pitbull mix?

can someone clue me in please...not just on how much i should feed him but everything in general. please

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Mon, Dec 29 2014 1:59 PM

HI and welcome to the Community. The best thing is to go by the amount that is stated on the food you are currently feeding him now, it goes by weight. Also, very important to also feed wet food too as only feeding dry can irritate the skin. I mix in safflower oil or coconut oil with my dogs food, sometimes... more

Mon, Sep 30 2019 2:12 AM

Hey jalonda , nice to see your post, As i know you must know the diet plan for your pitbull because if he's 6 month and Eat more food then their may be increase in problem of Diarrhoea, so maintain proper diet plan for him..

7 Top Dog Breeds With Separation Anxiety

It is stressing to go through the day when your loved ones supposedly separate from you. Did you know that the same thing happens to dogs? Even though several factors bring about separation anxiety, there are dog breeds that are prone to it. The con side of this behavior is it can lead to severe problems if you don't take responsibility of treating your canine. Luckily, dog owners can follow simple steps to treat this menace. If you want to know the list of top dog... more

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What is Animal Digest? What is in it?

I have been trying to find out what Animal Digest exactly is and what animals are the digest from? My husband got a sample of Nature's Recipe Farm Stand Select (a product of Del Monte, maker of kibbles'n'bits). I was looking at the ingredient list and noticed that it contains Animal Digest. I didn't get any clear response from Nature's Recipe email reply other than something about "clean rendered animal tissues...." Nature's Recipe Farm Stand Select claims to... more

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Mon, Mar 10 2008 11:17 PM

If you see animal digest listed on a bag of dog food it's coming from the waste products of the slaughterhouse industry. It's a very nice way for the FOOD GIANTS like Purina and Del Monte to get rid of this junk that is swept from the floors.You pay for it instead of them having to haul it away... more

Wed, Aug 27 2014 6:31 PM

I have read from several sources that animal digest includes euthanized pets and even fresh road kill processed as described in other responses. Safe to feed, perhaps, but do you really like the idea of feeding Fido somebody else's pet? By the way - that's why you don't get a very clear answer... more

Fri, Sep 27 2019 4:27 AM

Animal digest is a common ingredient used in pet foods. As defined by the Association of American Feed Control Officials, digest is produced by the chemical or enzymatic hydrolysis of clean animal tissue that has not undergone decomposition.

DOG NOSE AND EYE SWOLLEN

So my dog has been sneezing a lot recently (past week or so), and it seems to increase when hes outdoors in my backyard. and just this morning i woke up and noticed that his nose was slightly swollen. later i came home and his whole nose and eyes were swollen. his eyes were red.

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Thu, Jul 16 2015 2:09 PM

Hi, He must be allergic to something I would consult your vet right away to get him some relief. Please keep us posted.

Fri, Jul 17 2015 1:58 PM

Absolutely -- don't try to resolve this on your own. Dogs can get an anaphylactic reaction just like we can and when the nose is swollen that can affect breathing. This could be MANY things -- among which could be something like a foxtail (a seed pod they pick up from snuffling thru plants) that... more

Fri, Sep 27 2019 4:22 AM

Allergies are among the most common reasons for facial swelling in dogs. When a dog's face suddenly becomes swollen, it is usually caused by an allergic reaction. ... You may especially notice swelling of the muzzle and eyelids. The neck may be swollen as well and even affect breathing. Take care... more

Potato skins

Is it okay to give your dog potato skins...such as sweet potatoes? I have been feeding him regular skins...... now cooking sweet potatoes for tomorrow...... but as I am going thru home cooking reading on the Interenet....there is soooooo much talk about the skins...especially of sweet potatoes.

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Mon, Feb 1 2010 10:56 PM

Hahaha.....don't have to worry about Gibby picking anything out.....there is not much that he doesn't LOVE. Actually off hand...can't think of anything besides pills....and half the time you can put a pill in his food and he eats around it..but then when everything is gone he looks at his... more

Tue, Dec 8 2015 8:07 PM

I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to add two things because I was trying to answer the same question. This is what I found out - moldy sweet potato skins are hazardous. Not that anyone would be feeding moldy skins, but this is something to watch for. I had a black spot on one potato I was making... more

Fri, Sep 27 2019 4:18 AM

Mainly most of Dogs contains Potato Skins only so they gently look like Peel of Potato. If your cutie for whatever reason gets his paws on some potato skins and eats them, he might experience a variety of unpleasant and harmful indications of toxicity. These include loose and runny stools, throwing... more

The easiest way to stop your dog's Bad Breath

We all hate it when it happens. And I believe whether it’s from human or pet it equally irritating and disgusting as well. Yeah, you got me right. I am talking about Bad Breath. I can imagine how blush-making situation it will be when your beloved dog is reclining on its Byte Best chew resistant pet bed and you go close to your dog to give a kiss on the forehead but you smell bad breath. To get rid of this thing isn’t that easy. You go with some tedious processes like Dental Wipes and Enzymatic... more

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Thu, Apr 11 2019 2:33 PM

I found this extremely helpful and interesting. Some of the flavors sound tasty. The ingredients are healthy. Bad breath in a dog is hard to deal with and offensive. Thanks for the receipes.

Fri, Sep 27 2019 4:14 AM

There is some symptoms you must have to focused on that: Daily Brush your dog's teeth. Consider annual cleanings by your vet. Provide something to chew on. Keep an Close eye on what he eats and drinks. Add chopped parsley to his food.

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Fish Oil supplements... you use them?

If so, which ones? The doctor gave Sammy a supplement about 2 months ago when we told him that Sammy scratched a lot. He's not allergic to any of his food/treats, so we were thinking he had some dry skin issues. The supplement worked. I forget the name of it, but we put 1 dropperful into his food daily. His coat is pretty, but we noticed that it became brilliant and he scratched less and less. We ran out! I want another oil supplement for him. Which one do you use? Thanks! [ ]

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Mon, Oct 9 2006 12:52 AM

Loveukaykay...Thanks for the info

Thu, Jul 7 2016 1:09 AM

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Thu, Sep 26 2019 4:57 AM

Omega-3 fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are important in preventing and managing heart disease. Findings show omega-3 fatty acids may help to: Lower blood pressure

Is hardwood flooring a good idea when presence of canine is there.

We are planning on renovating our home and we have a thought for our flooring and that would be to have oak hardwood. Our real concern on having hardwood flooring is our dear pets, Strike and Dew, a BC and a Poodle respectively. They are playful but at the same time much disciplined ones, but they can at times scratch things when left unnoticed. We gave hardwood a thought because Ridgeway Design Centre http://www.ridgewaydesigncentre.ca/ Oakville branch is in our neighborhood and they gave us a good... more

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Tue, Apr 16 2019 4:09 AM

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Sat, Jul 13 2019 11:17 AM

Hello, you can prevent your dog from scratching your hardwood floor by following the following steps: 1. Keep your dog's nails trimmed regularly. ( Best option ) 2. You can put booties on your pets paws. 3. You may consider to put area rugs on your hardwood floors. ( My own strategy ) Hopefully... more

Thu, Sep 26 2019 4:56 AM

Best hardwood flooring for Dogs One of the most frequently asked questions I get is: Avoid the soft woods: Consider distressed hardwoods. All things being equal, harder hardwoods are better. ... Woods with stronger graining are better for HIDING the scratches. ... Satin finishes/less glossy... more

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How to Test a Dog's Intelligence

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What is your favorite breed and why?

There are so many great dog breeds out there, mixes too! Tell us what you favorite is and why you pick that breed. Mine is the Rottweiler, they have a nice energy level, you can take them on an 8 mile hike or let them run around a little and they are good to just chill with you. So loyal and intelligent. They make me feel safe too. The Rottie really fits my lifestyle.

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Wed, Sep 25 2019 6:14 AM

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Wed, Sep 25 2019 6:09 AM

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4 Dog Training Mistakes to Avoid

Are you training your little pooch in the best possible way? Well, a perfectly trained dog sounds so good, but it is easier said than done. Even if everything goes right, mishaps happen during the training. How many times have you been embarrassed when your furry friend misbehaves in the park? Sometimes the situations just get out of control and you're left wondering what went wrong. However, the good news is that by just training your dog you are at least doing something right. It's... more

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Sun, Sep 23 2018 1:38 AM

I would like to ask some opinion about some trainer is using some kind of shock collar to train a dog, it is not a high voltage or something like to hurt the dog, it is just a small and very light shock to alert the dog for certain instruction or to make the dog behave. Some feel like it is animal abuse... more

Wed, Sep 25 2019 5:46 AM

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