Hi Everyone! I’m new to all of this but it looks like fun! So I thought I’d give it a go, wanted to introduce myself. I’m Sarah

It's been almost two months since I switched Harriet to Evo. She finished the first bag last Friday, so it looks like 26lbs will last about two months. That retroactively lessens the sticker shock--$23 a month for dog food doesn't seem bad at *all*. Anyway, she is doing quite well on it, I...

I just got a 3 year old Border Collie from the humane society. I just found out he has severe hip dysplasia despite the fact he had his hips checked and x-rayed by the humane society's vet. They are offering to pay for the surgery but I need to decide who will perform the surgery. Should I use my...

Hello, Our 9yr. old APBT most likely has osteocarcoma in her right front leg. We go back fro more X-rays in 10 days for confirmation. She also has lupus which has been under control for the last 2 years. We are faced with amputating her leg, or if the cancer has spread, perhaps putting her down....

With the recent warm weather, the ticks have started already. We found one unattached on Sassy yesterday morning after a walk and I pulled an attached one off DH this morning. In recent years, I haven't treated the dogs with either flea or tick treatments. Because they are so naked, we are...

Hi all, I took my Terrier/Chihuahua mix Mimi to the groomers today to have her claws trimmed. I suggested to the groomer that Mimi be muzzled as I was worried that she may bite as she HATES going there, even though I trust the groomers will do a great job. Once the muzzle was put on, Mimi...

Well as the friend to 2 adopted Greyhounds I now am in search of a chew or dental type chew which is both safe and might also help with tarter...I have once used a greenie but my male did choke a wee bit trying to swallow a chunk...I am aware of the necessity of always being with them when they...

We just moved into a new house(renting) and it has a significant ant problem outside in the yard and in the garage where our dog is during the day. I dont want to spray typical ant killer for fear our 5 month old dog will lick the stuff. Is there some type of dog-safe ant killer? -Kevin

Hello to all Our 13 year old friend was diagnosed by the vet as having a large tumor in the spleen. He has not been feeling well for a few weeks, and a few days ago stopped eating his hard food, and then stopped eating all together. He started getting lethargic and urinating in the...

A team at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine conducted several studies (1,2) to determine if vaccines can cause changes in the immune system of dogs that might lead to life-threatening immune-mediated diseases. They obviously conducted this research because concern already existed....

Oppie goes in Monday to have his left eye removed. The retina deteriorated more than a year and a half ago, with evidence of retinal bleeds. Last week it suddenly became inflamed, cloudy, and you could see through the cornea that another bleed had taken place. And there was sudden onset...

On March 8, Orson had walked 1/4 mile of our normal walk when he jumped straight up, yelped, and came up lame on the front left leg and limping on the rear left. Last week, xrays indicated osteosarcoma, and biopsy results received today confirmed it. He's not a good candidate for amputation because...

What's the deal with onion powder? Is it ok or not for dogs? I thought all onion was bad but some dog foods have onion powder in them. What's the deal? THANKS! -- ~~~~~ Jenny, Maui and Cali :)

Mixed breed (possible beagle/small collie mix), female, spayed, aproximately 9.5 years old. History of good heath, vaccinations, heartworm preventative and flea/tick treatments (Frontline). A little over a week ago, she developed a fever (listless, depressed). Took her to vet, and found a fever of...

Möbius Pretzel wrote: These sadistic assholes deserve every IED they get shoved up their butt. --- U.S. Soldiers Taunt Crippled Dog In Iraq VIDEO. By: Sylva Penkov

My dear golden is 14 and showing some real signs of old age. Her back end is getting weaker and weaker. She stopped jumping in the car about a year ago and now falls in her stuff more and more while going to the bathroom. She seems happy but her back legs are really getting weak. ...

are there any otc meds i can give an aging dog with hip pain

Hello. I just bought a Rottweiler pup. He cost $700 US dollars. I found the breeder from a local newspaper ad. The breeder said that he will be the giant-boned type with an enormous head. However, he said that the best way for the dog to achieve the size that he was bred for is to feed the...

for the last couple of days Lola hasn't been very interested in her food. well, today i figured out why. i took a big scoop of food from the bag and there were moldy clumps of kibble in it! this is California Natural, and the expiration date is May 2004. we keep the food in the bag, and...

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