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Spaying and neutering of dogs (Health issues) by
Paul E. Schoen
I found an interesting and apparently well-researched paper on the
http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongTermHealthEffectsOfSpayNeuterInDogs.pdf
An excerpt from the paper, after a list of benefits and risks for males and
females, states:
"One thing is clear - much of the spay/neuter information...
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Dog tail-tucked and often spooked by
Gary[_2_]
Hello. I've got a male neutered Airedale, 9 years old, on a home
cooked diet. About 2 years ago he started looking to the sky like it
was going to fall or something...maybe it was birds or whatever, but
often just got spooked outside. We have military jets flying everyday,
but those never bothered...
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bow legged puppy - potential cause? by
Lynne
Is there anything besides luxating patellas that would cause a 7 week old
puppy to be bow legged? This particular puppy is in rescue and is seeing a
vet Monday, but he is going in with his entire litter and we want to be
sure the vet covers all the possible bases despite the inevitable...
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July 3rd 07 04:27 AM
by Lynne
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Do your dogs Chew and Bite everything in Sight? by
kingoscardon@gmail.com
I have this problem with my puppy. It loves to chew and bite anything
in its path. While this can be exciting, it can also become
frustrating. Imagine your puppy chewing your new Gucci shoes. UUUh!
All puppies are generally like that. Chewing everything in sight and
biting your hands. You can never...
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July 3rd 07 03:02 AM
by Rocky
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Boston Terrier by
GUnes
About a month ago I have bought my son a Boston Terrier for his
Birthday, because that's what he has been wanting for 3 years now. When
we called the breeder who told me has still a female and male left, I
was mostly interested having a female but would have picked either. So,
we have left as...
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One Bald Toe any ever seen this? by
Spot
I didn't notice it when I first brought Gabby home two weeks ago but she has
1 bald toe on her front foot. I watched thinking she might be grooming it
bald although it's not inflamed and it doesn't appear to hurt when I touch
and poke around with it. Infact the skin seems kind of tough on that...
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July 2nd 07 11:04 PM
by Spot
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Discontinuation of Prednisone before ACTH test? by
alstead@gmail.com
My 6 year old Lab mix has shown symptoms consistent with Addison's,
and
has been on prednisone 10mg morn, 10mg eve. His current vet suggests
an
ACTH test and is recommending a discontinuation of the Prednisone
for 24 hours. My understanding is that precipitous discontinuation
of
hormone...
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Bend Oregon Cancels Pet Parade by
PedroBend@gmail.com
How I learned to Love the Dog, or Bend's Keystone Cop's Find a Way to
Meet the Quota
I don't have a dog, but I laughed my arse off tonight on my nightly
bike-ride. I usually go up Phils-Trail in the evening, but tonight I
did the river from downtown up towards the siphon upriver.
I usually stop...
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Ringworm in dogs by
timothymperry@gmail.com
My 11 month old boxer picked up ringworm somehow and none of the
medicines the vet has given us have worked. Has anyone had this
ailment with their dog and if so, what did you use to get rid of it?
And how long did it take?
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dog's nose leather is always very dry by
queenmarcia
I babysit for a dog. Abba Zabba, and she has always had a very, very
dry nose on the outside-the nose leather part. I don't know if it
bothers her, but her owner is always asking me what to do about it.
We both love Abba dearly, and I am thinking after looking around on
the internet that maybe...
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Yorkie Red Bruise? by
YorkieJimmy
I have a one year old yorkie and he has a red spot that almost looks like he scratched himself near his genitals. I looked to see if it was a scratched but it isn't, infact it looks more like a bruise. What could this be?
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Dog Food by
johnson.bek@gmail.com
Since the last dog food scare, talk of safe, healthy dog food has
declined. Let's keep having discussions about dog food choices, etc.
so that we can keep all of our dogs healthy forever - not just when a
big scare happens. I have a blog with some info on how to choose the
right pet food. Check...
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Food recommendation for active dog with dry skin by
Lynne
assuming her dry skin is even food related... She's currently on Canidae
All Life Stages and her skin is super dry. She did great previously on
Nutro Lamb & Rice and also on Wellness. I switched her off Nutro to get
her on a higher quality food, and switched her off Wellness because her
poops...
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June 30th 07 06:32 PM
by Lynne
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Boston Terrier Aging Problem by
chucksto@gmail.com
I have an 11 year old Boston Terrier. She is not overweight and has
had one rear leg fixed for patellar luxation about 4 years ago.
She is now having problems walking on smooth surfaces (wood floors,
decks and stairs) and appears to "stagger." I will notice that when I
open the door to let her...
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Foot pad separation by
Ponder
Our 2 year old Siberian Husky is very healthy and gets 2 ~1hr walks on
concrete sidewalks every day. Her RR foot has one pad that is "falling off"
but there seems to be a healthy fresh pad underneath. Is this normal?
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Droopy Tail - Sharpei Mix by
x@x.org
Tail occasionally droopy in 4-year old Sharpei mix. Vet says OK. Still
concerned. Any help/advice?
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How to place an older dog? by
A. Brain
Here's a sad story that is all too common.
My vet has been boarding an older (11)
Miniature Schnauzer for some time. The
dog's owner had to go into assisted living
and couldn't take the dog with him.
(Actually, it's a bit more complicated
than that, but the details are not necessary.)
Apparently...
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spay question by
dkjlb.byrne@gmail.com
We have a lab puppy. Our vet advised us to allow her to go through one
heat cycle before getting her spayed. The vet said that this reduces
the chance that she'll become incontinent (common in female labs) and
it also seems to reduce the risk of her developing some skin problems.
Others I've...
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June 29th 07 11:42 PM
by K[_2_]
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Dog ate chicken bones by
Michelle
Buddy got on the counter and ate half a boiled chicken, the breast/wing
quarters. I called the vet and she said to keep an eye out for vomiting or
diarrhea but I am wondering if there is anything I should give him to help
it pass safely. As of now he seems fine although he is wondering were...
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June 29th 07 09:24 PM
by diddy
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4th of July dog jitters by
Nicki Sinclair
On the 4th of July, my dog
vibrates in fear. IF I don't
hold her all evening (which I
don't mind), she will dart to
the darkest corner, under my
bed and shake uncontrollably.
IS there anything that will
help her get through the
evening more comfortably?
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