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| 3 year old Cocker Spaniel chewing on himself | 11/17/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: Delores, I ran across your website and have been reading about cocker spaniel and skin issues. I ...
A: First of all, you need a new vet. IF your cocker had mange he needed a special treatment routine, ...
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| my cocker spaniel | 11/17/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: my cocker spaniel is male and is 9years old. he has recently turned blind and for the last few days ...
A: Could you tell me about him "recently" turning blind? And have you had him examined by a vet ...
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| excessive drooling | 11/16/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: Delores. Once again I want to tell you that I appreciate your assistance. The last time I emailed ...
A: Innova EVO is an excellent food with no grains so I doubt that's the problem. Please do NOT clean ...
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| loose bowels | 11/13/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 10 month old cocker spainel. For the past few months he has had loose bowel movements.He ...
A: Well, if it's just soft I'd try mixing 1/2 tsp of Metamucil (or any fibre like it) in some canned ...
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| loose bowels | 11/13/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 10 month old cocker spainel. For the past few months he has had loose bowel movements.He ...
A: I don't recognize the food so am guessing you're in the UK? Is this a dry food? Has he seen the ...
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| my cocker spaniel puppy | 11/12/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: my 3 month puppy cocker spaniel is having severe pain in his neck. He cry a lot. We took him to the ...
A: Do you mean Tramadol? Your vet is useless...I'd definitely get a 2nd opinion. Go to another vet ...
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| in heat??? | 11/12/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My 10 month cocker just finished her first heat. It was really easy, but her little breast got very ...
A: My co-expert Kathy is THE expert on breeding and all its' issues. So I'd ask her about the swelling, ...
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| my cocker spaniel puppy | 11/12/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: my 3 month puppy cocker spaniel is having severe pain in his neck. He cry a lot. We took him to the ...
A: Have you phoned your vet and told him this? There's something terribly wrong here and if this were ...
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| skakey | 11/12/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a cocker spaniel, and she is about 10 years old! and when she is laying down sleeping in ...
A: Take her to the vet. At age 10 shaking is a sign of pain and she probably has arthritis. Don't use ...
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| Excessive drooling | 11/11/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My cocker is just under one year old. About two months ago we started to notice that he droops ...
A: Well then it doesn't sound at all like this is anxiety. So I'd like to know precisely what your vet ...
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| Shaking/Trembling 3yr old Cocker Spaniel | 11/9/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: Our 3yr old female cocker spaniel has been trembling/shaking for about a week - not sure if related ...
A: This is kind of a complicated question, which I'm sure you know :) I'm extremely happy you changed ...
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| neutering cocker spaniel | 11/9/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: we have a perfectly healthy 6 year old cocker spaniel - boy - on a recent regular health check a vet ...
A: She's right about the prostate problem potential. Neutering does prevent most prostratic disease and ...
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| bad smell | 11/8/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: we have a lovely 16 month cocker spaniel, but he smells really really bad, we bath him but even then ...
A: Well...so do I live in southern Canada :) Okay, I think at least part of your problem is IAMS...to ...
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| bad smell | 11/8/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: we have a lovely 16 month cocker spaniel, but he smells really really bad, we bath him but even then ...
A: I can help but would like a bit more information. 1. How is his skin & coat? Skin pink or red? ...
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| Cocker Spanel Shaking | 11/6/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: Last night our dog was laying on the kitchen floor, and her entire body was shaking, she got up and ...
A: By any chance had your dog just been vaccinated? Yes, you should take her to the vet. She needs a ...
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| excited, nervous | 11/4/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I just adopted two cocker / schnauzer pups about 6 mos old male and female the male is no problem at ...
A: The first thing I'd do is get a urine sample in to your vet because urinary tract infections are ...
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| Spring Spaniel - grooming disaster! | 11/4/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My 11 month Springer had his first cut yesterday and I am devastated that the groomer has cut his ...
A: Not to worry - his fur will grow back quite quickly. And now you've learned to have a chat with any ...
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| American Cocker Spaniel - shaking | 11/3/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 2 year old american cocker spaniel. Her back side shakes when she gets excited. For the ...
A: Innova EVO is a great food so good for you for not doing the supermarket crap. Do rotate between ...
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| American Cocker Spaniel - shaking | 11/3/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 2 year old american cocker spaniel. Her back side shakes when she gets excited. For the ...
A: Can you describe the shaking a bit more precisely? Is is more "trembling" like shivering? Is it ...
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| Mobility | 11/3/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have an 8 year old female cocker who has always been in good health. About 2 weeks ago she ...
A: your girl needs a vet visit and probably an x-ray. There's a new "herbal" pain killer called ...
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| skin licking/scratching | 11/3/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: my older cocker licks his legs and is alway itchy. He will sit next to your feet to rub up against ...
A: How old is he? Did your vet do an allergy blood test? What are you feeding him? Has he had his ...
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| skin condition | 11/3/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My 7 year old male cocker has been under the care of a dermatologist for almost 1 year for recurrent ...
A: Has your boy had his thyroid checked? That's the first thing a good Dermatologist would do. Has he ...
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| Cocker who bites a lot and snaps at face | 11/1/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: she is a great dog. very smart. She will bite at your hands quite a bit and she will also lunge at ...
A: Your vet is wildly over-reacting. She's 7 months old and can be taught not to do this quite ...
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| licking problem | 10/31/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 4 year old black and white cockerspaniel and she is absolutely great, but my husband and I ...
A: Okay - this definitely sounds like general anxiety. You say you feed a "healthy dog food" - what ...
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| licking problem | 10/31/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 4 year old black and white cockerspaniel and she is absolutely great, but my husband and I ...
A: Yes, it's kind of abnormally normal :) I have a couple of questions before suggesting anything. 1. ...
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| spaying help $ | 10/28/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: Any idea where i could get help with the cost of spaying? we took in a 9 year old female from a ...
A: Is her general health good? Did your vet do a complete Wellness check (blood test & exam)? I have ...
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| dry skin and ear infection | 10/27/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My female cocker spaniel is about 8-9 yrs old(got her when she was about 2 years old) she has never ...
A: I'm betting your dog has seborrhea. The ears are often affected. And yes, I can help. Go to ...
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| Excessive drooling | 10/25/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My cocker is just under one year old. About two months ago we started to notice that he droops ...
A: Try making it so he can't make a mistake. "Take" him out every few hours - praise & reward when he ...
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| cocker spaniel care | 10/25/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I just adopted 3.5yr. cocker spaniel this week & I have a couple of questions. How often do I clean ...
A: Congratulations and remember it takes a few weeks for them to adjust and feel settled. I'd start ...
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| Ear infections | 10/25/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My cocker spaniel "Maggie" is 8 years old and has had recurring ear infections over the past 6 ...
A: First - stop using alcohol & vinegar. 1/2 water & 1/2 plain white vinegar will do it. There's a ...
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| Excessive drooling | 10/21/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My cocker is just under one year old. About two months ago we started to notice that he droops ...
A: More questions:) Does he drool at night when he's confined to his bed? Why does he have to be ...
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| 1 yr old male english cocker spaniel | 10/21/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: After one year of absolutely perfect behaviour our one yr old male cocker (we also have his one yr ...
A: The first thing I'd do is have a urinalysis done. He may have a bit of a UTI (urinary tract ...
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| Excessive drooling | 10/21/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My cocker is just under one year old. About two months ago we started to notice that he droops ...
A: I'm glad you had him checked out by your vet. And yes, excessive drooling can be anxiety. I'd like ...
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| housebreaking - again! | 10/20/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My family has a 15 month old female cocker spaniel "Lucy". Lucy is a great dog but has recently ...
A: So you "taught" and she learned but now has had a relapse. Not unusual at all. Just when you think ...
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| housebreaking - again! | 10/20/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My family has a 15 month old female cocker spaniel "Lucy". Lucy is a great dog but has recently ...
A: First I want to know how you handled her housebreaking initially? And what do you do when she does ...
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| Cocker Spaniel smelly oily skin | 10/18/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 4yr old neutered male cocker spaniel, he constantly licks and chews on his paws and within ...
A: First of all, thank you for the detailed information. You're very organized and that really helps. ...
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| springer spaniel vs. australian shepherd | 10/16/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: After losing our 2 year old aussie to cancer, we are looking into a new dog. We would like an ...
A: If you'll write me directly, Lisa we can do some investigating. My email address is: ...
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| springer spaniel vs. australian shepherd | 10/16/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: After losing our 2 year old aussie to cancer, we are looking into a new dog. We would like an ...
A: I'm so sorry for your loss of such a young dog. That must have been heartbreaking. Certainly ...
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| Dry Skin/Crusty Nose on Cocker Spaniel | 10/16/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 10 year old English cocker that has periodic dry, crusty (red) and itchy places on his ...
A: A thyroid test is a simple blood test. No big deal for Jake at all. You can request your old vet ...
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| Dry Skin/Crusty Nose on Cocker Spaniel | 10/16/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 10 year old English cocker that has periodic dry, crusty (red) and itchy places on his ...
A: And so is the crusty nose. You have a good vet if the first thing he did was run a thyroid panel. ...
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