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...

Hi, My BC has is slightly dysplacstic, today the vet has put him on Rimadyl for 10 days as he's a touch stiff on his legs. It's the 2nd time he's been on it, last time was about 10 months ago and was just for a short time. To me it seems like a wonder drug, it seems to completely take away the pain...

Is it true that neutering a dog makes him healthier and less aggressive. I have a four yr old GSP; I'm thinking of having him "fixed" -- Ranger and Katie

Subject: Basset Vomit... Very Sick.. Please Help From: (pi1220) Date: 8/23/03 6:40 AM Pacific Friday was a big day for us.. He ate for the first time in a week and drank water... NO VOMITING :)... HOORAY! We still have no definate cause but

Be advised that if you are giving dl-Methionine (Methionine) to your dog or cat, keep the product in a safe location to avoid any possibility of an overdose. Also do not routinely over medicate your pet. Methionine is used to prevent lawn burns by neutralizing the acidity of the animal's...

Tara O. said in rec.pets.dogs.health: It sounds like these could be seizures rather than panic attacks. Seizure disorders (epilepsy) won't show up on tests unless the dog is seizing at the time. Some sort of seizure disorder is possible but, at 10 years old, it would probably be related to...

To All, We have a dog that has been a member of the family for almost ten years. He is an outdoor dog and does not come in the house except on rare occasions. We have two cats that get along all right with the dog, sort of you leave me alone and I'll leave you alone. They have a small pet door and...

I need a good reccomendation on premium dog food. My 2 yr old Sheltie just got tired of Canidae. He's been eating it for about a year. He usually gets bored with food in 8-12 months. I am trying California Natural but it might be too rich for him. His stools are a little loose. Any...

We had Dylan (GSD, age 9) at the vet's yesterday for her three-month cancer check. The really good news is, no sign of a recurrence (it was discovered nearly two years ago). The not so good news is that her hip dysplasia has gotten worse, to the point where we may need to consider surgery. (We...

Hi, My BC has is slightly dysplacstic, today the vet has put him on Rimadyl for 10 days as he's a touch stiff on his legs. It's the 2nd time he's been on it, last time was about 10 months ago and was just for a short time. To me it seems like a wonder drug, it seems to completely take away the pain...

"Mr B" wrote in message ... Would a quick spray of standard mosquitoe repelent stuff be harmful at al to her if it's only sprayed on her back (not face). Or is there anything better to use? Or do we really not need to ...

I posted this in rec... breeds, but no one responded.. any thoughts on Vizslas? Nice.. energetic? Do they make good house dogs, as long as they can run?

I have a very lovable active, highly intelligent Jack Russel. It is very healthy and active and seemingly a very nice coat of fur. It has a free range of a few hundred square feet of garden to run around, and free access into the house and her favourate sleeping beanbag. She is as nice as I would...

Especially you, Buglady. I did as you suggested; I sat down with him and talked to him about the move, (I don't mind telling you I felt more than just a bit silly.) I made sure the two of us were alone. :) I took him in the bedroom and shut the door with just the two of us and talked to him about...

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several weeks ago, my 1 y/o male pit/lab mix, Manu, came down with frequent, very liquid stool. my vet determined this to be caused by the bacteria, clostridium. he prescribed amoxicillin and a smooth muscle relaxant, which seemed to work. near the end of his treatment, my 1 y/o female APBT,...

I have had a problem for the last couple of years with the grass turning brown and dying in small patches - naturally I suspect my two dogs - local vet unable to help as they state its normal Could be the food?? We changed to Hills Z/D and don't have any problems with the grass. -Sharon

Hi, my 9 year old Border Collie mix ruptured her ACL this afternoon running after a squirrel. Brought her in to the vet right away, sat in the waiting room for three hours while the dog tried to stand and walk around, when the vet finally got to her he said that she'd require an orthopedic...

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We are considering renting to a couple with 50 lbs Lab -Dalmatian. They say the dog is does not even know how to bark and is very tame. I a concern that the dog will scratch up the vinyl tiles (are delicate) through out the longs hallway, kitchen and dining room. If a part of the floor...