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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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?

Tail occasionally droopy in 4-year old Sharpei mix. Vet says OK. Still concerned. Any help/advice?

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...

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...

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...

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?