Hi All, I thought it would be nice (for a change) to tell about the good things about my dog (Chloe). Dogs are such amazing creatures and I love watching them think. For instance, my 4 yr old golden really likes her crate. She didn't care for it as a puppy but she started liking it at about 9...

"Melanie L Chang" wrote snip Solo's having the tooth pulled tomorrow, poor guy. Oh well, tooth, it was nice knowing ya! Well, I'm sorry to hear that the vet's was such an event, but... Well, he's getting taken care of expediently. I'll keep him in my thoughts. Delphi has had 2 teeth...

Hi. Beau the collie has epilepsy & pancreatitis, a bad combination because his KBr must be given with food. He is also still young (5) and needs to chew things occasionally. He gets the night crazies, when it's too late to walk him. Only a chewie will do. But he seems to react badly to...

Hi folks, I have 2 dogs, live in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where we get very little rain. I have a problem with the smell left by the dog's waste. The dogs are trained to relieve themselves on a gravel area away from the house in our walled in courtyard. I clean it up every couple of days but the...

I found this searching information about Fibrotic myopathy that Blade has been diagnosed with. I thought it may be useful to some people. http://www.cpwda.com/article7.htm Unfortunately I am bad about doing warm-ups and cool-downs for myself and certainly didn't think about the huge importance in

I am dog sitting for a friend's 2 year old female Great Dane. Her skin seems dry and flaky, and her hair is very thin in spots, to the point where the pink of her skin is visible. Her mom thinks that it is allergies (she has seasonal allergies, watery eyes, runny nose, et al. but is not an itchy...

I am dog sitting for a friend's 2 year old female Great Dane. Her skin seems dry and flaky, and her hair is very thin in spots, to the point where the pink of her skin is visible. Her mom thinks that it is allergies (she has seasonal allergies, watery eyes, runny nose, et al. but is not an itchy...

My vet doesn't open for another half hour, and in addition to my being grossed out, I'm curious. I just found on my dog at least 3 dozen tiny parasites. I didn't know that's what they were at first. I was scratching him along the inside of his front leg and felt what seemed like a mild rash--with...

Anyone out there have any idea what a routine teeth cleaning for a 4yr. old Cocker Spaniel might / SHOULD cost ?? Our vet is advising we do it (kinda like the mechanic at Joe's garage 'advice list' after taking your car in to fix a flat) - but the accompanying bill is $500.00 (CDN). Thoughts /...

Hi folks, I have 2 dogs, live in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where we get very little rain. I have a problem with the smell left by the dog's waste. The dogs are trained to relieve themselves on a gravel area away from the house in our walled in courtyard. I clean it up every couple of days but the...

I recently took my 6 year old Border Collie for his annual booster vaccination. The vet noticed that my dog is suffering from dry skin, and he recommended I give him Evening Primrose Oil. Would it be OK to give him capsules that are intended for human consumption, or should I buy a special doggy...

Hi, I have an australian shepherd (4 years old) who sleeps all the time. This didn't bother me since he used to get these sudden bursts of energy and run around and play. He still loves running around outside. He is moderately trained - sit, down, heel, fetch etc. But for the past few days, he...

Hi All, My beloved 4-yr. old golden's nose turned pink at about 1 yr. of age and never turned back to being black, even in the summer months when she had more light exposure. She's been on Canidae dry kibble since 6 months of age and does very well on their formula; her skin and coat...

I recently took my 6 year old Border Collie for his annual booster vaccination. The vet noticed that my dog is suffering from dry skin, and he recommended I give him Evening Primrose Oil. Would it be OK to give him capsules that are intended for human consumption, or should I buy a special doggy...

can anyone help? I am looking for anything that will help my springer spaniel. she constantly scratching, licking and biting her paws and ears, making them raw and inflamed. Does anyone know anything that could help her?

Hi, I have an australian shepherd (4 years old) who sleeps all the time. This didn't bother me since he used to get these sudden bursts of energy and run around and play. He still loves running around outside. He is moderately trained - sit, down, heel, fetch etc. But for the past few days, he...

Sara, prices vary so much from one area of the country to another, from one vet to another. The rescue group should have a relationship with one or more vets in your area who can provide an estimate... "Sara Garland" wrote in...

I hope someone here can help me. This whole situation has come on just so fast I cant even beleive it ! I have a beautiful 11 year old Germrn Shepard who has been going down-hill slowly but surely (mostly her hips) and I thought she would have a bit more time, maybe another year, or at LEAST a few...

A week 10 days ago, I reported how initial results from a biopsy indicated how our Bichon, Cosmo, might have cancer. The pathology was not totally certain so two days ago a whole gland was removed for examination. The results are due this coming week but when we picked Cosmo up from the vet, the...

Hey, everybody, Has anyone had experience with surgical repair of an Achilles Tendon? My young field trial prospect has either partially or entirely severed his Achilles Tendon (we're waiting for the surgeon to call back to schedule the surgery). I'm going to a great surgeon, but would be very...