Recovery Time for a Dog with Parvo?My Lab is suffering from parvovirus. I have been treating him from the very first day. He was vomiting and having severe diarrhea for the first 5 days. Later he stopped vomiting and was having only diarrhea. Today is his 8th day and again he started vomiting. What is the cause for this? Is he in danger?
Puppy Recovering from Parvo Can't Walk?I have a pup with parvo. I took her to vet and got her IVs and injectable meds. 6 days passed and she recovered, slowly drinking by her own, eating little by little and now she's on oral supportive medication. She is also on meds for deworming, but I notice she has trouble walking. She can stand, but not walk. Is she still on her recovery phase?
Getting a Puppy Groomed?This is my baby, Bella. Is she ready for a haircut? She will be 6 months old tomorrow!
Remedy for Smelly Dog?Where can I find a cure for my smelly male Bichon Frise?
Remedy for Dog's Irritated Skin from Grooming?Today was my dog's first haircut. I want to ask what is the best thing that we need to do if our dog is irritated? And also her eyes are irritated they have red. We put on some clothes to cover up her paws for her to stop scratching.
Treating a Dog's Skin Irritation from Grooming?So it was time for my Maltese Shih Tzu's [Tofu] 6mo grooming. It was also time for his 2yr shots. I know it sounds bad, but with the situation I'm in his shots were too expensive. My paycheck isn't until next week so I decided to see if he'd let me groom him.
Recovery Time for a Puppy with Parvo?My puppy is about 3 months old, I got her from someone and they said she has had her 5 in 1 shot. About 3 days ago she started vomiting, not eating, and having diarrhea, but it wasn't bloody.
Encouraging a Dog's Coat to Grow Back After Shaving?My son's girlfriend shaved his 10 year old Chow's hair down to the skin. How can I get it to grow fast? I put vitamin E on it and give her salmon oil, but doesn't really look like it growing!
Prognosis for a Puppy with Parvo?Our 12 week old toy Poodle was diagnosed with parvo 6 days ago. When we sent him to the vet, he was lethargic, had no appetite, and had watery poop, but with no blood. 6 days later, he is still very weak and has no appetite. Yesterday the vet said he vomited twice.
ASPCA Nail Trimming Service?Where can I take my dog to have his nails trimmed in the Bronx 10454?
Will Cutting a Pomeranian's Fur Damage His Coat?I got my Pom puppy (14 weeks old) cut short, but not shaved. I was not aware of the dangers in cutting them and am terrified that I ruined his coat. If it is just a one time thing, is it pretty likely that I have no damage my poor baby permanently?
Feces Caught in Dog's Fur?I have a 17 year old Collie cross and when he has a poo it sticks to the fur around his bum. When we try to bathe him, wash him, or trim him he has started snapping at us, so we are unable to do it and he really stinks. The house is starting to smell as well. I am at a loss as to what to do.
Using Tea Tree Oil on Dogs?Is it safe to use tea tree oil on my Pomeranian in his bathwater?
Homemade Cleaner for Dog's Ears?What's a good homemade ear drop? I'm tired of spending the money for my dog's ear drops. His name is Buddy and he is a Dachshund mix. His vet did give us ear drops, but we are almost out. His ears build up with wax and it stinks and it makes him stink.
Remedy for Smelly Dog?I have 2 German Shepherds, and my male German reeks! They get baths every few weeks, brushed every few days, and eat a grain-free high protein food. He's not constantly scratching, and doesn't have an oily coat or skin. The vet said he was healthy on his last visit so I'm lost on why he's so stinky.
Getting Rid of Dead Animal Smell on Dog?My Lab rolls in rotting animals that he finds, while exploring the area. My sense of smell is killing me. How to rid him of this disgusting odor?
Using a Vacuum Cleaner on Pets?My dog-daughter rolls in the grass and dirt. I can brush some grass off, but dirt embeds deep into her thick fur. The dirt cannot be brushed out. My vacuum cleaner pulls the dirt out, but is too loud. Is there a vacuum cleaner made to use on pets? Are there any other solutions?
Getting Skunk Smell Off of Dog?My dog is an outside dog, 24/7. We have a family of skunks living on our block. My dog unfortunately attacked one and killed it and was spayed, probably several times. He then ran underneath the house. He will not come out and the smell is strong. The dog hates water and so bathing him would be a fight.
Dog Smells After Bath?I wash my dog, an Airedale, once or twice a month. Yet within hours my wife complains that my dog stinks. He has hair, does not shed, and we wash him with pet soap and water in the bath. Still he does get ripe even for me after a few days.
Removing Urine Smell from Dog Paws?I have a Pit Bull and he is not potty trained. His paws are really stinky because he steps on the urine after he pees. I really hate the smell of it since he lays with me and my sheets smell like stinky dog. When I shower him the urine won't come off his paws.
Shaved Dog's Hair Not Growing Back?I have a mini Aussie that I had shaved and some of the hair is not growing back, in spots.
Dog Not Cleaning Himself After He Pees?What can I use on my male dog to clean him after he pees. His skin has got black dried up pee on it.
Removing Mats from a Dog's Fur?I have a Sable Collie and she has very soft hair. The problem I have is that her hair is matted up. The reason is that I didn't get her brushed out last fall. I was ill and just couldn't do it. Now I have tried this whole year to get it under control, but it's gotten ahead of me. Should I cut all of her hair off and let it grown back?
Bathing Puppies?How often should I bathe my 5 month old Pit puppy who has dry itchy skin?
Smelly Dog?My dog has been in the dog pound for 2 months and has come back stinking of urine and is very thin. How can I get rid of the smell?
Cleaning Urine Odor Off Older Dog's Fur?My girl is almost 16 and she "leaks" urine on herself. I cannot bathe her several times a week, and was hoping there is a natural mix of something that I can spray on her backside to neutralize her odor.
Cleaning a Stinky Dog?I adopted a Border Collie mix a couple weeks ago, and this morning she got out of our yard and came back from the woods smelling like a dead fish. I tried washing her with regular dog shampoo from the pet store, but she still smells just as bad. Anyone have a solution?
Dog Smells Soon After a Bath?She smells a day or two after we bath her.
Letting a Shih Tzu's Hair Grow Out?I have a Shih Tzu and he is 4 months old. I want to grow his fur out, but the fur on his face is too short to tie and it's like sticking out in front of his eyes. Is there a way that I could put anything in it to at least hold it down?
Removing Plaque from a Dog's Teeth?What can I do? Bandit will not let me brush his teeth either with the tooth brush or the finger brush. He bites hard on the brush locking it out of his mouth and if I don't move my finger I'm afraid it will suffer the same.
Expressing Your Dog's Anal Glands?Can I express the glands myself? If so I would love to do it myself. I don't have much money, but I do love my dog and I would do it myself.
Bathing a Dog with Dawn?I heard Dawn was also good for giving pets a bath. I was wondering if I could give my Yorkie a bath using the green Dawn ultra antibacterial soap?
Dog Smells Minutes After Getting a Bath?My dog Gizmo, a Shih Tzu, stinks 5 minutes after I give him a bath. I do not know why?
Giving a Dog a Beer Bath?What are the benefits to be gained from a beer bath for my dog?
Dog Smells?I have an 80 lb Bouv. He doesn't smell, but has rolled in something and I can not get the smell out. I have given him 2 baths, used baby powder, bake soda, lemon, some herbs, and we are working on the 5th day. I can not stand him under my nose. Any suggestions?
Older Bichon Frise Smells Bad?My mom has an older Bichon Frise. She has her groomed/shampooed every two months, if not more. The dog just cannot seem not to smell after a few days. Is it old age or yeast? Can anyone help?
Dog Smells After Bathing?I have a 10 month old English Bulldog and 2 days after a bath he stinks my whole apartment up. If you pet him your hand stinks terribly. I am literally sick. I've tried everything that I could think of.
Smelly Border Collie?I have just gotten a long rough haired Collie who has been outside and I need to have him in the house. I have bathed him in medicated dog shampoo, but he still smells! His white fur has turned a bit, let's say, not white. Can anyone help?
Grooming a Long Haired Dog?I would like advice for grooming dogs with long hair. Please we need help with out white Shepherd, his hair is everywhere. We have too many vet bills for our 6 animals want to avoid groomers, yet have him look decent and not cause razor burns.
Dog Rolled in Cow Poop?Recently we were at the lake walking around and running my lab dog. A cow pasture was near and he found some cow poop and rolled in it (very fresh) really good. I got home and gave him a good bath outside.
Using a Hound Brush?I am going to purchase a hound brush from drsfostersmith.com. They are also known as the Hound Mitt or the Hound Glove. Do any of you use one and do any of you like it?
Remedy for Dog's Dry Coat?My two old Shih Tzu has a very dry coat. What is the best remedy that I can use on his coat? I already have been using 100% flax-seed oil which was recommended. I have been using it for nearly 6 months now. I appreciate your help.
Cleaning Smelly Outside Dogs?I have two dogs that have been outside dogs for a year. Next week we are moving to our new home and they will be inside dogs once again : ) My two dogs stink, oh so bad! I need help, please!
Removing Tear Stains on White Dog's Fur?I have a darling Pomapoo! The beauty problem I have is the tears or fluid from the eyes that makes a dark reddish color under the eyes on her white fur. The pet shop recommended these $25.00 pills that included cranberries and marshmallow? Any other suggestions?
Inexpensive Dog Nail Clippers?Can anyone recommend a good pair of inexpensive dog nail clippers? I am needing to trim my dog's nails and any advice would be appreciated. Thank you for any and all responses
Remedy for Dog Odor Even After a Bath?My dog looks more like a Husky, but may be a Shepherd/Husky mix, with party blue eyes. Yet she has ears like a gremlin, way too big for her head.
Older Dog With Severe Anxiety Issues?I have a 16 yr old dog that has always had anxiety issues. Lately it is out of control. I have a huge lawn for him to run and play in. I have always been able to just let him out without supervision. (He is way to scared to go anywhere.)
Preventing Tear Staining on Dog Fur?Our dog is a cross between American Eskimo and Miniature Poodle. She has the same problem as most Poodles, the eyes water and the snout gets a brown tint from the tears. Is there anything that can be done to stop the staining?
Preventing Knots in Dog's Fur?What is the best way to keep my dog Xena's (Shih tzu/Bichon) hair from knotting? I brush her, but she still gets knots which I'm sure are not comfortable for her.
Dyeing a Dog's Fur Safely?Can I dye my Yorkie like a poodle?
Dog Has Odor Even After Bathing?I have tried several products and none of them do the job. I want sound advice as I have spent enough money and none of the products work. I only get temporary results.
Shih Tzu is Afraid of Baths and Grooming?I have a Shih Tzu that doesn't like to be brushed, bathed, or groomed. She bites when you try. Any suggestions as to how to overcome her fear? Now I have to have the vet give a shot to put her to sleep and then take her to the groomer to be groomed.
Pet Hair Detangler?I have a 7 month old Shih Tzu. My pet's hair seems to be very dry and is tangling up a lot. Any suggestions?
Inexpensive Dog Clippers?I have a small, long haired dog who is in bad need of a haircut. I have looked around at the dog clippers sold in stores and it is cheaper to go to the dog salon. Does anyone know if you can use the "people" clippers on a pup? Has anyone ever tried it?
Washing Your Dog With Dawn Dish Soap?How often can I bathe my one year old dog in Dawn?
Cleaning a Dog's Smelly Ears?What can I use in my dog's ears to take away the odor? She doesn't have an ear infection, and my groomer can't get the smell out either.
Advice for Bathing a Dog?What is the best way to bathe our new Corgi/Beagle mix named Ruby? How often? Is it OK to mist with lavender? Rub with lavender? Rub with rosemary?
Home Remedy for Doggie Odor?Is there a homemade remedy for my foul smelling dog? He is 3 years old and always smells like he has been out in the rain! Yuck. Please help.
Clipping Dog's Nails?Does anyone have any tips on how to successfully cut your dog's toenails? I can't get my dogs to sit still when trying to cut their nails and they don't like me touching their paws.
How Do I Remove Diesel Fuel from a Dog's Coat?How do I remove diesel fuel from a dog's coat?
Homemade Ear Wash for Dogs?Does anyone have a recipe for homemade ear flush for dogs?
Should I Trim the Hair Out of My Pomeranian's Eyes?Should I clean the hair out of my Pomeranian's eyes?
Removing Skunk Smell From A Dog?Help! We need a home recipe for skunk smell remover "without" hydrogen peroxide. We understand it would bleach our Irish Setter's coat. Thanks!
Using Pedi Paws?Is Pedi Paws safe?
Can Nails That are Too Long Cause a Dog to Limp?If my dog's nails are too long will it cause her to limp?
Dryer Sheets For Pet Hair Maintenance?I have been reading here about rubbing used dryer sheets on your dog to help get rid of loose hair. Would this work on cats as well or is there anything toxic in the sheets?
Can I Shave My Yorkie?Is it OK to shave my mini Yorkie?
Homemade Elizabethan Collar for Dogs?My 5 month puppy has to wear a plastic cone, e-collar, due to a procedure done. Does anyone have suggestion how to make a more comfortable one?
What Can I Use as a Substitute for a Flea Comb?I have a 2 year old Shih tzu and she has fleas that I can't get rid of. I've tried flea shampoos, flea sprays, and flea collars, but no results.
Cleaning Your Dog's Ears?My Lavender keeps shaking her head, as though she has something inside her ears. How safely can I clean her ears, and with what?We thank you!
Cleaning Stool Odor from Dog's Fur?My dog rolled in poo today. After 3 scrub downs with dog shampoo and another scrub down with my clarifying shampoo, he still stinks. How do I get the smell off?
Help With a Dog That Bites?I have a male Shih tzu dog. Before he was loving, but lately he doesn't want to take a bath and tends to bite the caretaker if forced to bathe. I would like to know what's the reason behind this change in behavior?
Making Your Own Dog Grooming Products?Does anyone have recipes for Oatmeal and Aloe Vera conditioner and shampoo? I am also looking for recipe for Greenies dental chews and the dental filling that is minty and freshens breath. It is found in rolled raw hides. I have a large dog (50 pounds and growing).
Poodle Odor?I am going to get a Toy Poodle in a couple of days so I just wanted to know a couple things about it. For example do Poodles really smell a lot? Why?
Safely Trimming Dog's Nails?I have 3 dogs and it can become very expensive having their nails clipped. How can I learn to do it safely?
Dog Biting Hair Off
?After having my Chow cut for the summer, she now bites the hair off her back legs and tail also around her back area. She has almost no hair left.
Treating a Dog With Dander?I need help getting rid of dog dander on an older rescued dog.
Hartz Tooth Scrubber?I have looked everywhere for the Hartz Tooth Scrubber in medium for my dog with no luck at all. Can anybody help me?
Grooming Long Haired Dachshunds?Do long haired dachshunds shed? How often do they need to be cut or shaved? Thanks.
Dog Is Itchy After Being Groomed?I adopted a Shih Tzu and her fur was very matted so I took her to the groomer's. They had to shave some parts close to her skin due to the fact that she was so full of knots in her fur.
Dog Smells Like Urine?My Japanese Chin toy dog smells of urine even after a good bath and grooming session. How do I get rid of the stink?
Dog Shampoo Question?Has anyone heard anything bad about Hartz shampoo for dogs?
Doing Your Own Dog Grooming?I have 3 toy poodles that I spend too much money getting groomed. Can anyone tell me how I can learn to do this myself? I really need some help with this. Thanks.
Best Shampoo for Bathing Dachshunds?What shampoo should I use to bathe Dachshunds?
Shaving a Dog?I want to shave my dog's hair since its summer here and its really hot but I don't have the money to take her to a groomer. Can I use our clippers instead?
Teddy Bear Cut for a Yorkie?Does anyone have a picture of a teddy bear cut on a yorkie?
Yorkie Smells Really Bad?I have a Yorkie dog that emits a terrible odor even after bathing her. Please tell me what I can get for her?
Getting Rid of Dog Eye Stains?How do you get rid of eye stains on dogs? Are there home remedies that actually work, that are safe?
Removing Diesel Smell on Dog's Paws?How do I remove diesel smell from a dog's paws?
Keeping Yorkie's Hair Out of It's Face?My husband got me a Yorkie puppy that is 3 months old. She likes her bath but she hates for me to brush her. Her hair is getting matted and I need to know how to get it out. I put a clip bow in her hair but she takes it out right away. Is there anything else I can use so the hair stays out of her face?
Homemade Detangler For Dogs?I am thinking of adopting a Bichon Frise that has some mats in its coat. I need to know what is the best kind of shampoo and conditioner/detangler to use on her. The current owner has had the dog only 3 or 4 weeks, and used Dawn dish soap for her bath and no conditioner that I know of.
Sap In Dog's Fur?I have a yellow lab that constantly gets tree sap in her hair. I can usually get the big chunks out with a comb, but there's always a residue that is left behind and collects dirt. She has sensitive skin. What can I use to remove it? Anyone?
Dogs Are Always Smelly?I have 2 mastiffs and I can't get rid of the stink. They both have allergies. They are on a vet approved diet, bathed once a week with a vet approved shampoo and still come out with a wet dog smell. It just gets worse as the week goes by. I can't get rid of it. What can I do. Any suggestions.
Trimming a Yorkiepoo's Hair?I would like to know how to trim a Yorkiepoo's hair at home. He's half Miniature Yorkie and half Miniature Poodle. Please show me pictures of how.
How Do You Bathe an Old Dog?How do you bathe an old dog? I have a 12 year old Siberian Husky who has joint problems. The weather has been extremely cold lately and I need to bring her in where it is warm. My problem is that she weighs close to 70 lbs and I just got my bathtubs re-done recently so I can't give her a bath in them. She would scratch the sprayed on finish. And, it's too cold to do it outside. Other than take her to PetSmart, what could I do to bathe her where it is warm?
Joy Dish Soap for Dogs?I got Joy dish soap as I've seen on other web sites I'm seeing some folks saying Dawn is what you can use to bathe your dogs. Is Joy (lemon) OK to wash the dogs and kill fleas?
Silly Putty in My Dog's Hair?My Shih Tzu puppy just got my daughter's silly putty stuck in her hair and in her paws! How can I get it out safely?
Cleaning My Labs Ears?My black lab has dirty ears! She does not have mites or an infection, just lots of dirt. Does anyone know any good ideas to get her ears clean and keep them clean?
Brushing My Dog's Teeth?Our 5 year old Rat Terrier needs to have her teeth cleaned. The Vet wants $250.00 for this. Has anyone cleaned their dog's teeth with the toothbrush and paste that the pet stores sell? I would be willing to try it. If so, how do you do it and how is the dog's mouth rinsed of the paste?
Dead Fish Smell on a Dog?I need a remedy to get dead salmon stink off a dog.
Grease on My Dog?I have a white poodle mix dog that got into some tractor grease. Any ideas on what to bathe her in to remove the grease and won't be toxic to her?
Removing Tear Stains From a Dog's Eyes?Does anyone know a frugal way of safely removing tear stains from dogs' eyes? My best friend has two little Yorkies, and she said that the tear stain removal pads are very expensive.
Calming a Dog for Grooming?My old dog has a difficult time going to the vet and groomer. She needs to be muzzled and even then has bit herself during grooming in distress. Besides getting tranquilizers from the vet, how else can I calm her down?
Dog Bathing Tips?Tips for bathing your dog. Post your ideas here!
Candle Wax on Dog?I just spilt wax on my dog! Any tips other than the iron or spirits?
Poor thing
Dan