White Shaker Dog Syndrome (Tremors)?Looking for information about white shakerdog syndrome or tremors in small dogs. My dog has them and he is on steroids, but his liver count is high because of the pills.
Dachshund Losing Hair?I have a female Dachshund that is losing her hair in spots and it isn't ringworm or mange. She itches all the time and scratchs all the time. Does any one have any ideas on what it could be? We give her bathes in dog shampo and she's well taken care of.
Pug With Yeast Infection?It started out him getting sick once in a while to now about every other night. He was throwing up but I have changed his diet and feeding times and that has seemed to control that. His stools are still a little runny and frequent.
Dog With Eye Infection?My Maltese left eye has become infected over the last 2 to 3 days. He's keeping it shut but opens more when excited about getting his treat. He seems to be sleeping more and shivering more than normal. What do you think? I
Cluster of Ticks?My neighbor's dog pretty much lives at my house and I noticed that he has a cluster of ticks on his shoulder. There were probably 8 ticks of various sizes! I got some of them off and noticed a swollen area with some pus. I am guessing it is infected.
Pug Vomiting?I have a black pug. From time to time she vomits her food. Not often. Is there anything out there my pug can eat that won't upset here already upset stomach.
Pug with Black Smelly Skin?I own a 5 year old pug. Since he was 6 months old, he has had non-stop ear infections, yeast, staph, etc. He has seen 2 very good vets and I am now getting ready to take him to a natural vet.
Dog Licked Up Spilled Grease?My Dog licked up some spilled grease and now has vomited once and acts uncomfortable. What home remedy can I give her or does she need to go to vet?
Helping a Dehydrated Dog?My friend has a three year old boxer has had weight loss but still is eating normally. He is kept outside in a dog pin. Last night he was barking very unusually for him at night. He put him in the garage. When morning came he want to check on him.
Dog Whining?I have noticed more and more that my dog seems to whine often. This has been going on forever (not all day long). Even if she has been fed, played with, potty, she whines, why?
Puppy With Stomach Problems?I was given a 4 week old pit and I don't know why but all of a sudden her stomach seems to be twice the size and her tummy makes a lot of rumbling noises. Also I've been giving her is regular milk instead of a formula milk. I've had other dogs but never a baby.
Dog With Chronic Diarrhea?I've a 7 month old sweet pup that we've had since he was 10 weeks old. Here's the problem: He has a bad case of diarrhea. We have tried just about everything. We've had him back to the vets office 4 times in the last 2 months.
Tape Worm Remedies for Dogs?My name is Tammy and I wanted to ask you a few questions. I have a 6 week old puppy whom I'm sure has tape worm. I cannot afford a vet and wanted to know if you know of any home remidies? Someone told us to put a couple of teaspoons of mineral oil over his wet food. Have you heard of this?
Pomeranian with Itchy Skin?My Pomeranian has dry itchy skin. She just had blood tests run and everything was ok. The vet gave me some shampoo for her but I'm wondering if I should be adding some oil or something else to her diet to help also. She is 10 years old.
Dog With Hip Problems?I have a flat coated retriever mix that is two years old. When she was little she had a problem with her hind hips. She would pull them out of socket when playing. In the last day or so she seems to be hurting and is have trouble standing. It's hard for her to get up off the floor. Could this be arthritis?
Can Heartworm Shots Be Harmful to Dogs?I was surfing around dog sites and found a number of references and letters about a 6-month heartworm shot for dogs and reports it had actually caused a number of dog deaths due to severe onset anemia.
Dog With Discharge From Eye?I adopted a 5 year old male Chihuahua from a shelter, I've had him for 10 days he has had 3 vet visits. He started getting small red boils around his stomach and the top of body, he was treated with a antibiotic and a steroid shot.
Are Dog Bones Made for Teeth Cleaning Safe?Just a simple query: I've been feeding my dog bones especially created for cleaning their teeth. Though I haven't asked my vet, I'm wondering if there is any reason not to feed him these sorts of bones? He seems to enjoy them a lot. Any ideas as to why would it likely be bad for him?
Dog Not Going to The Bathroom?My husband and I just rescuded a Border Collie/Chow mix yesterday. She had a sore on her bottom, I am guessing it was from the wet floor in the kennel at the shelter. We plan to take her to the vet this weekend to see what the sore is about. She has a hard time sitting because obvisously it hurts.
When Should I Get My Dog Fixed?I have a 7 month old female mix, we think she's mostly Brussles Griffon. When do I get her fixed? I hate the thought of her little tummy being cut. Do they do laparoscopic spaying?
Aromatherapy for Dogs?Any suggestions on what essential oils are good for a dog? For example: odor, insect repellent, air refresher, etc.?
Phenobarbital for Dog Seizures?I have a 9 year Golden. He was doing fine on phenobarbital for seizures for a year now, but seizures have started again. Up to 2 pills am and 2 pills pm. Anyone else have this problem and how large a dosage can one give their dog with vet's orders on phenobarbital.
Older Dog With Bad Teeth?I have a 11 year old cocker who has very bad breath. I thought it was due to her getting older (never had a dog this old before) then today I lifted up her mouth to look at her teeth and they were very rotten and a lot of them were loose. I'm going to get her a vet appointment, but I was wondering what this could do to her health?
Do Dogs that Survive Parvo Still Carry the Virus?Once a dog is cured from the parvo virus, does the dog still carry the parvo virus germ?
Heartworm Shots?I will soon be adopting a 40 pound dog named Josh. This dog has heartworms and I am looking for what is the lowest price on Heartworm shots. What is the lowest price for a heartworm shot for a 40 lb dog that is not far in the process of heartworms?
My Dog Takes Phenobarbital for Seizures?My 10 year old cocker spaniel has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy, after experiencing several seizures. My vet has put her on phenobarbital. She has become very active.
Dog With a Hurt Toenail?My neighbors dog was jumping down off of something and its toenail snagged. It has been slightly pulled out and is bleeding. They do not have the money to take her to a vet.
Cushings Disease Advice?We have a dog that is part Dalmatian. She has just been diagnosed with Cushings Disease. She has an overactive thyroid gland. Has anyone had a dog with this disease and if so, what did you do to correct this situation.
Dog With Blood In Its Urine?What does it mean when a dog has blood in urine? (Urinal Tract Infection?) Is there any natural cure?
Why Is My Dog Limping?I have a one year old Labrador. She has been such a cute little friend through out but recently I have been noticing that she has started limping almost after every month or so. This limping is not on a particular leg, the strange thing is that if it's left leg one month, it becomes the right leg next month.
After Having Hookworm Shots My Dog Won't Eat or Drink?My dog got his shots for hookworms and will not eat or drink and is pooping watery poop. What do I do?
Is Skunk Spray Harmful To Dogs?Is being spayed by a skunk harmful to dogs? Two of my dogs was sprayed but I think one was sprayed in the mouth she was drooling really bad and foaming when it happened?
My Dog Can't Close His Mouth?My dog can't close his mouth. What do I do?
Dog Throwing Up?My dog was throwing up and now he does not want to eat. What can I do?
Rabies Shots?If my dog has a cough is it safe for him to receive a rabies and distemper shot?
Distemper Shots for Dogs?Do dogs over the age of 1 need distemper shots?
Dog Won't Eat on Its Own?We have a parvo puppy that has been in the vets for 8 days. She is up and barking and wagging her tail, also keeping food down, BUT, she is having to be force fed as she won't eat on her own. How can we get her to eat?
How Do Dogs Get Heartworms?How rare are heartworms and how does a dog get them?
Kennel Cough?My dog has kennel cough. I took him to the vet and got meds, now after 2 weeks coughing again. Anyone know anything about this?
Preventing Parvo?My boyfriend and I have a Husky puppy who is the sweetest guy alive! we also have a 10 month Border Collie. The Husky is 13 weeks. On Saturday, the Husky wasn't eating and seemed calmer than usual. He wasn't drinking anything so we force fed him water and then he ate quite a bit.
Dog With a UTI?My dog has a UTI. How can I treat it?
Dog With a Yeast Allergy?Has anybody heard of apple cider vinegar to rinse a small dog that has skin itch due to yeast allergy. Also recipes, for homecooking for a small yorkie that has this problem. I was told that broccoli is not good for her. Does anyone know anything about this?
Schnauzer With Digestive Problems?My 4-months-old Schnauzer puppy has digestive problems (diarrhea) every time we try to feed him dry puppy food. He came to us from the breeder with a sample of Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy, and from the first day his poop was soft/liquid and he was gassing profusely (very bad smell).
Dogs and Parvo?I foster puppies that I just found out have parvo. Will my 3 other dogs be OK and when are the puppies safe from the disease?
Parvo: How Long Should I Wait to Get Another Dog?The staffy pup I brought home from the shelter had parvo. She soiled twice on my carpet. I quickly cleaned it up and then we used a trigene disinfectant from the vet and sprayed the carpet many times. She also vomited once outside and we dug out the soil about 2 feet and bleached the area.
Dog Regurgitating After Eating Grass?My puppy has been regurgitating a lot after eating grass from the backyard. What should I do or is this a sign of parvo?
Seborrhea Advice?My golden retreiver, Sam, is the stinkiest dog in the world. He has horrible black skin under his armpits and in his groin area. He is also prone to ear infections. I read that the skin thing may be some kind of seborrhea and I would love to know if anyone knows how I can treat this.
Are Mushroom Bad for Dogs?Does anyone know if the mushrooms that grown in your back yard are bad for dogs to eat? Our yard started to grow tan mushrooms, and I think my dog is eating them.
Symptoms After Parvo/Distemper Shot?My 4 month old chihuahua just got the Parvo/Distemper shot and is now sick, do you think she has Parvo? She isn't throwing up, but she has stopped eating and has yellow diarrhea. We are on day 3 now from the shot, day 2 of diarrhea and day 2 of no eating.
My Puppy Swallowed a Fly?My puppy appeared to have swallowed a fly. Now it is restless. Please suggest a home remedy.
Are Allergies Hereditary in Dogs?My blue brindle American Staffordshire Terrier has allergies and he is a stud dog. i wanted to know if there was a high percentage that he would pass his allergies on to his offspring.
Roundworms in Dogs?I wondering if there is a home remedy for round worms in dogs.
Scab on a Puppy's Head?How can I treat a hard scab on the head of a Bicheon Frise puppy at home?
Shihtzu/Maltese Not Eating After Being Spayed?My Shihtzu/Maltese has been spayed seven day ago. She was fine, got some pain medicine and cleaning solution but now she is not eating. She plays good and drinks water, should I worry?
Dog With Lupus?Our lovely neighbors have a gorgeous eight year old Bearded Collie who is suffering from Lupus. Does anyone have any good herbal recipes that would help him please?
Dog Scratching the Same Place?I have a long haired Shepherd, he is scratching at same spot been 5 days now. What can I do for him to stop that itch for him? Any advice about this before I go to the vet?
Recipe For Bleach Water Remedy For Parvovirus?I need the recipe for how many spoonfuls of water and bleach to give your puppy for parvovirus. I will be getting a new puppy next week and would like to know in case he gets the virus. He is a Chihuahua and Feist mix.
Help With Constipated Puppy?What can I give to my 6 week old puppy to help her go poop?
Caring For Great Dane With Parvo?My great dane has parvo, we just got back from the vet.
Puppy Throwing Up?My puppy is throwing up and it started about a day ago and she wont eat her food or drink her water and when she does she throws it up again.
Health Advice For Dog With Demodectic Mange?I have a 6 month old boxer that's just been diagnosed with demodectic mange.
Pomeranian Yorkie Mix is Throwing Up?My dog is still technically a puppy cause she is 9 months old.
10 Month Old Shitzu With Skin Problem?Our 10 Mo. old shitzu dog has a very bad skin problem around her mouth and between her eyes and nose.
Advice for a Neutered Pomeranian?I just had my Pomeranian neutered and I feel bad. He is not the same it has been 2 days and he has runny stool and is very docile. Any suggestions?
9 Year Old Lab Losing Hair?My 9 year old yellow lab has recently begun to lose patches of hair. He started itching about a month ago but didn't show any other signs.
Miniature American Eskimo Not Eating?Why won't my dog eat dog food? She is a miniature America Eskimo, good dog but she is not eating any of her wet or dry dog food.
Can Neosporin be Used On a Dogs Eye Injury?Can neosporin be used on my dog's eye injury?
Canine 7 in 1 Vaccine?I have a new Shih Tzu puppy. Is the 7 in 1 shot alright for him?
Boston Terrier with Bad Breath?I have a 5 month old Boston Terrier. He has the worst breath ever! I know it can't be tooth decay because he's so young. He also drinks his urine when he's in his kennel. Does anyone have any suggestions to help me with these problems? Thanks!
Taking a Puppy from it's Mother?When can I take a Pit Bull from its mother?
Flea Treating Mother Dog with New Pups?Is it safe to use flea treatment on my dog with 1 week old pups and if so what? Pups have fleas but mom doesn't. Otherwise healthy.
Pregnant Shepherd With Blood in Stool?Is it normal for a pregnant shepherd to have some blood with stool when they are very close to delivery date for puppies?
Dog with Yeast Infection on Skin and in Throat?My dog had a yeast infection in her skin and throat (vet's diagnosis). I don't know exactly the yeast's species name. Her skin was itching and her hair shed. In some places, skin was scaled off and she felt very itching here. Her elbows had no hair. Some lumpy and scaled off spots emerged there.
Overweight Pug-a-poo?I have a 2 year old Pug-a-poo, Molly. She is getting fat. I don't know if she takes after the Pug, broad chest and heavy or not. She will not eat dry food unless I mix it with canned. She's 11 lbs, gained 2 lbs in the last year. You can grab fat , I guess it's fat, if you 'pinch an inch'.
Dog's Improvement on Rimadyl?I have a 9 yr old Golden. He just started taking Rimadyl for his hips. He can barely get up on his own and we must help him until he gets his sea legs. When will we start to see some improvement?
Golden Retriever Chasing Tail And Eating Fur?Why does my 1 year old golden retriever chase his tail and then pull out the fur and eat it?
Smelly Black Tar Stuff in Dogs Ear?My dog has black tar stuff in his ear and it smells, what is it?
What Medicine To Use On Dachshund With Burst Mole?My dog dachshund is 7 years of age, having skin rashes throughout.
Alternative To Elizabethan Pet Collar?Our dog has to wear one of those big plastic 'Elizabeth' collars to keep him from scratching his eyes.
How Long is Distemper Contagious?How long until dog distemper is no longer contagious to other dogs?
Can My Puppy Get Parvo Again if He is Not Vaccinated?My puppy just got out of the vet hospital. He was treated for Parvo. They gave me medicine for him to take. They don't want to give him his shots yet because his tummy is too sensitive right now, so can he still get Parvo again? I have not had my yard sprayed yet, but everything in the house was washed with bleach.
Shih Tzu is Chewing Its Paws?My Shih Tzu is chewing its paws. What could be wrong?
'Vet's Best Ear Relief Wash and Dry' from Petco?I recently read that a product from Petco called 'Vet's Best Ear Relief Wash and Dry' helped their dog with ear problems related to yeast infections. I would like any info regarding treatment for this problem. I have tried the raw diet, I saw no improvement. She began to refuse to eat and had constipation issues with vomiting.
Dog with Irritable Bowel Disease?I need advice from other pet owners who's dog suffers from Irritable Bowel Disease. Our dog (2 years) was just diagnosed, and is now on Prednisone. He's got severe allergies to all grains so we're trying different types of allergen free dog food. I'm not thrilled that he's on meds and am looking for other alternatives. Any suggestions would be most helpful and appreciated.
Is Cheese Unhealthy For Dogs?Is cheese unhealthy for dogs? Why?
Breast Lumps in Female Dog?I have a bird dog mix and she came to us as a stray about 3 yrs. or so ago. Apparently she had just had a litter of pups, as her breasts were saggy.
Home Remedies for Dog Joint Pain?Are there any home remedies for dog joint pain?
Why Do Shih Tzu Dogs Have Seizures?Why to Shih Tzu dogs have seizures?
Why Is Ammonia Too Strong in a Shih Tzu Puppy?Why is ammonia too strong in a Shih Tzu puppy?
My Dog Smells But I Can't Give Him a Bath?My vet said not to give the dog a bath until his next checkup, but he smells. Suggestions?
Recipes for Dog Food for Picky Dachshunds?I have 3 picky dachshunds. A 1 1/2 year old and two 6 month olds. I am looking for recipes that are healthy for them. They seem to prefer chicken and turkey. I would like to experiment with either lamb or liver. I see so many different recipes. I was wondering if anyone had any for chicken livers or gizzards?
Dog with Recurrent Feet Sores?My dog has recurrent feet sores between her toes and the doctor keeps putting her on oral antibiotics. I've tried a natural salve but that doesn't seem to help. Anyone else have any cures? Thanks.
Is the Stuffing in a Stuffed Animal Harmful to My Dog?My dog is in the stage where he is tearing things apart. Can the stuffing in a toy potentially be harmful to him?
Dog Has Clear, Foamy Vomit?My Dog is coughing or hacking and has a clear or sometimes foaming vomit. Are there any home remedies out there?
Buying Food for Puppy with Pancreatitis?My Labrador/English Mastiff has recently been diagnosed with acute Pancreatitis. He is only 18 months old and I know this is very rare in young male dogs. He spent 4 days in intensive care and now I am lost. I know to feed him on a low fat diet but need to know some websites I can buy it from and the best one to get. It's also very expensive so any money saving tips would be much appreciated!
Puppy with Cloudy Eye?My puppy has a clouding effect across his eye. What does this mean?
Teething Puppy's Mouth Is Bleeding?I have a 5 month old husky who has started teething about a month ago.
What Shots Does My Puppy Need?I had a question about shots. I adopted my pup when he was 11 weeks old, that was 2 weeks ago. The breeder said he was up to date on all shots and came with a health certificate. He saw the vet a couple of days before I got him and passed with flying colors.
Doberman Has Itchy, Flaky Skin?My Doberman has flaky skin and is always scratching.
Daschund With Back Problems?I have a Daschund who is 4 and has started having back problems. She has gone to the vet and is on anti-inflammatory meds. She will walk but is a little wobbly and the hair sticks out where she is swollen. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions
Are Nuts Harmful for Dogs?Are cashews or nuts harmful for dogs?
Homemade Remedy for Mites on Puppy?My puppy had mites almost 4 weeks ago, I took her to the vet where we got antibiotics and they did 2 dips to clear up the mites. They went away and the hair started to come back around her eyes but now she's starting to scratch again and I'm afraid she might be getting the mites back.
