About five weeks ago I noticed my 90 lb. Golden was limping somewhat on his left front leg, but usually only when he got up from lying down for a long time.Once he was up, he walked normally. I thought he might have suffered an injury since I had heard him jump up on the kitchen counter where his...

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My 5 year old Black Lab mix started doing this when he was about a year old. It scared me to death. I talked to my Vet about it and he said it was "an elongated soft pallet" that caused it. He said that surgery could be performed to remove it but healing time would be slow and said it would be a...

callie wrote: My standard dachshund, 15 mos., has a very high struvite count and urine Ph 9. The vet is recommending taking a urine sample directly from the bladder to culture, plus an x-ray to determine if stones are forming in the bladder. Urine analysis shows no bacteria....

I am still looking for the "right" dogfood for my dogs. I have a few criteria, it should be produced close by (I want to pay for the ingredients not the shipping) I don't want it to have colouring in it, I want my picky guy to eat it, and I want them to tolerate the food. I have tried a couple of...

I am still looking for the "right" dogfood for my dogs. I have a few criteria, it should be produced close by (I want to pay for the ingredients not the shipping) I don't want it to have colouring in it, I want my picky guy to eat it, and I want them to tolerate the food. I have tried a couple of...

Hi Everyone, On Friday our veterinarian informed us that our 9 year old shih tzu has a growth on her liver that is innoperable.. As you can imagine, our family has been absolutely devastated by this news. The problem started when Muffy became somewhat lethargic and had a loss of appetite. The...

My 2 yr old Alaskan Malamute has 3 nodules in his mouth on the inside of his lips. THey are white and are about the size of barley except round in shape. They are raised and slightly pink with white specs on top. My vet recommended that they be removed but admitted that he hasn't seen these. I am...

It has been a rough two days, and I have much to learn about the subject, but Epilepsy seems to have reared it head in my pack. Stewart, the 3 1/2 year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi seems to have it. I say seems because there are still a few tests outstanding with the vet, but he seems pretty...

My 2 yr old Alaskan Malamute has 3 nodules in his mouth on the inside of his lips. THey are white and are about the size of barley except round in shape. They are raised and slightly pink with white specs on top. My vet recommended that they be removed but admitted that he hasn't seen these. I am...

Since we'll be getting a very expensive RR pup in mid-March, we want to look into diets. I realize this is a point of contention among many people, so I'd like to get some unbiased web site references if possible. Without starting a flame war, could someone point us in the right direction?

Hi- I am posting for my mother and her Lhasa Apso, Tai. Tai a nearly pure white lhasa who is about 5 years old. Recently her fur has started to turn red. It started on her paws, and now more of her fur is turning, a dark almost rusty color. I asked my mother if anything has changed in the dogs...

Hi- I am posting for my mother and her Lhasa Apso, Tai. Tai a nearly pure white lhasa who is about 5 years old. Recently her fur has started to turn red. It started on her paws, and now more of her fur is turning, a dark almost rusty color. I asked my mother if anything has changed in the dogs...

Hi Everyone, On Friday our veterinarian informed us that our 9 year old shih tzu has a growth on her liver that is innoperable.. As you can imagine, our family has been absolutely devastated by this news. The problem started when Muffy became somewhat lethargic and had a loss of appetite. The...

I recently bought my dogs a water cooler sized water tank for them to drink from and am finding that now that there is warmer weather algae keeps on growing in the bowl at the bottom of it. Does anyone have any suggestions how this can be avoided? Is there something I can add to the water/bowl...

There have been several threads regarding Pet Insurance and whether it is worth it to purchase or not. I have recently had a very negative experience with PetCare Pet Insurance (petcareinsurace.com). I purchased the senior plan for my Pomeranian and paid the monthly premiums. When my dog became...

Hello, I am interested to hear if anyone has used herbal remedies for their dog who has cancer. We have a 10yr. old that has been diagnosed with osteo sarcoma and we are trying to control the spread. Thank you- Erin

Hello, I am interested to hear if anyone has used herbal remedies for their dog who has cancer. We have a 10yr. old that has been diagnosed with osteo sarcoma and we are trying to control the spread. Thank you- Erin

I have been giving my dog greenies for a couple months now, she is 8 and I have heard they are good for their teeth, she has the worst gas and I am wondering if anyone else has had this problem or if anyone else uses greenies on a regular basis... I have not switched her food she gets Nutro Natural...