Hello, My 10 y.o. mongrel appears to have vestibular syndrome, but does not have the rapid back and forth eye movement. There was a little bit of frothing yesterday, and some "gum-chewing" motions. Any ideas? I'm really wondering what is going on with my dog. Thank you.

Hi folks - Our seven month old beagle had some bloodwork done last week to check for possible liver/digestive system problems. All of the tests came back normal except the Bile Acid Test which was slightly elevated. It was 36 instead of under 25 which is the normal. Her doctor is going to discuss...

We have a 30 pound border collie mix that just ate about half of the contents of an 8 ml bottle of Synotic we were putting on a sore on his leg. (He pulled the bottle off a table and chewed the top off.) His breath now smells strongly of the DMSO; the vet that gave it to us is not reachable at...

Hello: My 8 year old Dobe was recently diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. The vet indicated that his prognosis is not good (6-12 months) and he was put on enalapril (Enacard). I want to save this beloved member of my family and am trying to do my own research on this terrible disease. Does anyone out...

this is my first post ever. My dog Spirit has a huge growth behind ear, on head and the vet says it is cancer. When he shakes his head i hear "FLUID" yet he is not in pain or different, I Do not have money to give surgery, i am devistated, is anyone familiar with similar symptons? IS or are there...

My 3 year black lab was just diagnosed with food allergies. The vet thinks that Nixa is allergic to her Hill's Science Diet chicken based diet. The vet has put her on a novel diet of duck and potato. Nixa will be on this diet for at least 3 months. If Nixa is outbreak free for 3 months, then she...

I friend just recommended Tylan for overall gastronomic health for my dog. Does anyone here have an opinion of Tylan - what it is, if it's healthy for dogs, and what exactly it's for.

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Hi, could anybody point me in the right direction of German Shepherd related books, and also good training books. We are hoping to adopt a 6 month old GSD soon, and this will be our first GSD. Many thanks Shantel www.craftypets.co.uk

My dog does not speak English. How do I know if she is in pain? Here is the story. She is a 13 year old blue heeler, pointer mix, runt of the litter pound puppy. A couple of months ago she had her spleen removed because x-rays showed a growth. It was agreed to kill her if surgery showed it...

Hi, my dog Jake (male Dachshund, 11) went to the doctor about 3 weeks ago due to anal gland problem. The doctor emptied them and gave him a weeks worth of antibiotics. After the week was over he was still leaving stains on the blanket and trying to lick his behind. I asked the doctor last Monday...

Hi folks, This is my 1st post t the group and I don't know if I'm in the right place, maybe you can tell me if one of the other groups might be more up this issues "alley". I've got a 11 year old dog who's just recently starting to show a little slowing down for her age. One of my biggest concerns...

My 8 month old sheltie gets car sick everytime she goes with me for any length of time. Very short trips are okay but usually anything longer than 1/2 an hour will bring on the vomitting. Is there anything I can give her besides anti nausea pills? Lori

Does anyone else have this happen? You meet a friend's dog, of whatever breed, and from that point foreward you just can't take your eyes off that dog? My mentor has two dogs that are like that for me. One is "my" Tux, who I'm training for obedience & am hoping to do agility with this...

Hey guys, I live in a neighborhood that believes 100% in the use of either electric fences and/or electric shock collars. My dogs are the fortunate few that are not forced to wear these demon devices. Here is my first example on just how aggressive the fence method is: Take Jack, a Giant Schnauzer...

Hi group. I haven't posted for quite a while, though I eavesdrop from time to time. : ) Anyone have links or anecdotal references regarding L-Theanine use for dogs? Thanks much, Annette stop baking before you reply

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Are mangos okay for dogs to eat--a reasonable amount, of course?

I had a friend tell me a little pumpkin in the food will help calm a sour stomach in my dog. Anyone else hear of this?

My 4 1/2 month old shitz su, Bandit, was neutered today. Seeing that he hasn't been able to eat or drink anything since last night and won't be fed anything until tomorrow morning, under vet's orders, is there any way of helping curb is appetite or thirst a bit? Maybe a spoonful of peanut butter...