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Dog Food (Canine Diet and Nutrition)/Questions Answered by Expert NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Rusty's diabetes; Walmart for pet insulin; | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I have a 28 pound dachshund that is 10 years old he has been diagnosed with diabetes and also ... A: Did you know you can buy his Insulin at Walmart? Have your vet write an RX and bring it to Walmart - ... | |
| Very itchy Frenchie | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I am writing to ask for your advice. I have a 13 mth old french bulldog named Lola with really bad ... A: . I would do PEARLS probiotics ... Have you tried Pearls? SEE my post here: ( oh, the Bone meal ... | |
| recipes for special needs dogs | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: We have a 2 1/2 year old chocolate lab, Maggie, with many allergies. The vet thinks mainly grass. ... A: Yes, I have a Recipe for Maggie your Lab with allergies; Dog good recipes and good natural ... | |
| Diet Chart for 2 month old Lab Puppy | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: My lab pup is 2 months old. Can you please suggest a diet chart for her. We are feeding her human ... A: at 8 week old she should be on all puppy kibble - Just take the dry kibble and soak it for 15 mintes ... | |
| Calcium Oxalate Stone Diet alternative to Royal Canin SO; | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: We have a 10/11 year old Silky who weighs approximately 18 lbs (Not overweight) who recently had 8 ... A: Sure I can help with a diet recipe that's an alternative to the royal Canin SO. Can you tell me ... | |
| struvite stones dog food recipe; Hill's Science diet alternatives; | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: Marie, I'm hoping you can help me. I rescued a shih tzu from some HORRIBLE people. When we found ... A: Alternatives for Hill's RX Dog food: yes, here is a recipe and supplement: She must take the ... | |
| Kidney Stones and food | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I took my 10 year old Toy Poodle/Bichon (I say Bichon because he is suppose to be a toy poodle but ... A: Yes, contact me at my private e-mail.... I can give you a nice recipe for his condition.. ... | |
| homemade food recipies for kidney & liver failure | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: My dog Buster is 15yrs old, 25lbs & minpin/chiwahwa breed. He has liver & kidney Problems & thyroid ... A: No Hill's Science Diet when you can home-cook: altrnatives to Hill's RX dog foods: Hi, Write to me ... | |
| Liver shunt diet alternative to Hill's dog food; | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: Just came across your website. My jack Russell 2 yrs old has been diagnosed with micro vascular ... A: Yes, I have a recipe that's an alternative to commercial Hill's Dog food or Royal Canin Special ... | |
| food allergy? to blue buffalo dog food; | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: i have two female shih tzu dogs. one is a year old and the other is 16 months. we had been feeding ... A: ... I would love to help you with your itchy doggie kids. The Blue Buffalo is a much better food ... | |
| Schnoodle itching ; canine steroids for allergy; | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Please help, my schnoodle spends time between 2 households so that we can give her lots of loving! ... A: Oh Linda, POOR you and your poor dog! I am glad you did see a Vet. Let's try some natural options ... | |
| loose stool ? virus/ bacteria | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: My pup is a 6 month old Chihuahua-papillon and started having problems with very lose stool to the ... A: First I would take a stool sample into the Vet. Can be a common puppy parasite or other bacteria? ... | |
| Pug with Liver Shunt/Bladder Stones ; food for liver shunt; | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have been reading your very helpful on-line postings. I have an 8 year old Pug with a liver shunt ... A: Nichole, I don't know how to say this..... You are going to kill this little pug by giving the ... | |
| weuva dog food review; | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: what do you think of weruva canned dog food? do you think its better than blue buffalo canned dog ... A: Glad you ordered the NuVET wafers! I have so many clients that are very happy with the NuVet. ... | |
| weuva dog food review; | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: what do you think of weruva canned dog food? do you think its better than blue buffalo canned dog ... A: Oil, I sure do like to add a little Salmon oil to the daily feeding .... Just add 1-2 teaspoons per ... | |
| weuva dog food review; | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: what do you think of weruva canned dog food? do you think its better than blue buffalo canned dog ... A: The two foods are excellent choices for any dog. Excellent ingredients! Here is the Review on Weuva ... | |
| FREE samples dog food; | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: i have a pug she her weight is 26 to 28 lb what should she weigh and how much should i feed her i am ... A: some pugs can be larger frame than others. I would think you want your female pug under 21 lbs...( ... | |
| feeding shiba inu puppy; nuvet vitamins & blue buffalo food; | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old shiba inu and she won't eat her breakfast. what I do is walk her for about ... A: Feeding your pup: Follow ups are Welcome ... Let me know if my ideas help? Blessings, Marie ( Ask ... | |
| pneumonia english bulldog; bulldog supplements; bulldog vitamins; | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old female english bull dog who has had many bouts of pneumonia. We use the ... A: Bulldog Vitamins, supplements and herbs; English Bulldog with Pneumonia; Hi Dee, Yes, I have had ... | |
| Pick dog dog food? | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a miniaure Chihuahua. She is a rescue dog about 9 years old. I have had her nine months. ... A: You may want to have your baby seen by a Vet. I can help you with some home-cooking recipes. Do you ... | |
| Bichon/ Mix Low pho diet | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have wrote to you before regarding my dogs diet. See link to see what you mentioned before: ... A: Sorry to hear this. Some dogs will make stones even when on a special food or diet. You may want to ... | |
| question on Science diet k/d alternatives; | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: Our 10 year old peek-a-poo has recently been diagnosed with kidney issues. We are still in process ... A: The special dog foods are foul smelling. The RX K/d dog food is in that catagory. I have some ... | |
| dogs & ice cream ; Try a good healthy snack; | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: is it safe for my 4 month old black German shepherd to eat vanilla ice cream? my wife and i take him ... A: Just an update- Keep a good snack in your pocket - some beef stick or a small stick of cheese; Even ... | |
| Toy poodle hair loss try NuVet and Ester C ; | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: We rescued an 11 year old toy poodle 4 years ago. When we adopted her she had no hair on her tail ... A: Hair loss in poodle: Please give me an update? Let me know how the NuVET Plus, Oil and Ester C ... | |
| pet liver damage; dog food for liver disease; | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I have been looking for any help I can find. My dog precious just got bad results on her liver ... A: She may be eating Very LITTLE becuse that food smells awful. What is her breed and weight. I will ... | |
| canine diet for treatment of urinary crystals; | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: What is the home cooking diet used for urinary crystals? My 12 year old mutt - female - has urinary ... A: Home-cooking for Calcium stones: Here is an alternative to the Hill's RX Special Diets - Pet food: ... | |
| Westie has lost pigment on nose; Lavender Products for pets; NuVET ; | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 yr old Westie, Adopted from a Shelter, When I first got her her nose and around her eyes ... A: Lavender cleaning products for pets and people; NuVET for Environmental allergies; Hi Westie Mom! ... | |
| NuVET beagle pup; puppy feeding; | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a new 4 month old beagle puppy. She is currently on dry puppy food (eukanuba). She is only ... A: NuVet wafers for beagle puppy; HOW are you doing? Need any help? I am here if you need me, Marie ... | |
| Can dogs eat oranges? ASK the Pet Nurse about dog snacks; | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: is oranges ok for dogs A: Yes your dog can eat oranges. Just don't give them every day. Oranges are a good source for vitamin ... | |
| recipe for my cocapoo with bladder stone | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: Peppers, My dog Gucci recently had a bladder stone and it was taken out thru surgery and she now ... A: I would be glad to help you with a recipe. Just need to know what kind of stones they were??? ... | |
| how to supplement a grain free dog | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: i have a bull dog who is allergic to grain i have him on gran free diet but he does not seem to get ... A: Most of my clients will give 1/2 can of green beans for a snack. Just buy the "no added salt" ... | |
| diet / allergies / my dearest friend Zozer 10 yr old toy poodle | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: plse help. my 10 yr old toy poodle,Zozer, has it bad . his liver blows up if he eats protein,if he ... A: No more immunizations for Zozer! He is too weak to get any of the Rabies shots or yearly ... | |
| dog food help; recipes for yorkie and pom; | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I have my two dogs on the nuvet. I am under your number. Now, i need help with food. I have wrote to ... A: yes, Glad they are both taking the NuVET Plus! I am going to refer you to a good canned food and ... | |
| mastiff that stopped eating; | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I spoke with you this morning about my mastiff that quit eating. I took stool sample to vet as you ... A: Make sure you use the NuVET supplement wafers rather than the NuPro. Nuvet is much better to digest. ... | |
| Diet for canine struvite stones ; nuvet for struvite reduction; | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: We have a 10 yr old male mini labradoodle approx. 32.5 lbs with Addison's disease. Takes monthly ... A: struvite stones-dog foods; food recommendations for canine kidney disease; Alternatives to Hill's ... | |
| doggie meatball recipe; NuVet Supplement for toy pom; | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I have recently moved in with my older father in law and his toy Pomeranian. the dog has never eaten ... A: First off, give your baby 1/2 a NuVET wafer per day - or 1/2 teaspoon of the powder... This will ... | |
| Diet for a dog with Oxalate Stones | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old female miniature schnauzer, she underwent surgery on July/09 to remove bladder ... A: take out the chicken fat; Chicken fat is called Schmaltz and you can get that at a Kosher Meat ... | |
| Diet for a dog with Oxalate Stones | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old female miniature schnauzer, she underwent surgery on July/09 to remove bladder ... A: miniature schnauzer oxalate stones; schnauzer special dog food recipes; Hi Lissll, Such a common ... | |
| Min pin diagnosed with oxalate stones; dog food reicpes ; | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: . My 5 yr old min pin had surgery about a month ago and was dx with oxalate stones. The Vet put him ... A: Yes, I would be glad to help you and your min pin dog. Here is a recipe that can help to lessen the ... | |
| Bichon Mix with Bladder Stone issues; dog food for bladder stones; | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I've been reading this site for quite some time and haven't found something similar to my dogs ... A: Please remember that I am a Pet Nurse and Not a Vet. This is low pro and low phosphate - Excellent ... | |
| Bichon Mix with Bladder Stone issues; dog food for bladder stones; | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I've been reading this site for quite some time and haven't found something similar to my dogs ... A: Yes, I would be glad to provide you with a recipe for her bladder issues. As far as the NuVet ... | |
| Royal Canin Hepatic | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: he takes Metacam for arthiritus and Epiphen low dose as he has had fits in the past. My vet has ... A: Will he eat some canned low salt green beans? You can cook them in a skillet with a dash of olive ... | |
| Dog on Hill's u/d craves sticks, bark, acorns, etc | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My 11 yr old, 90 lb Ridgeback had surgery for bladder stones last May and since then has been on ... A: Healthy Pet Blog - Visit often: Weekly updates... ... | |
| Approrpriate diet for Mixed breed | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have adopted a mixed breed dog, who had been living on the streets for some time. He is estimated ... A: Corn Free is the Key to stop the Itchies: No corn and low grain is the Best: We use Life's Abundance ... | |
| Approrpriate diet for Mixed breed | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have adopted a mixed breed dog, who had been living on the streets for some time. He is estimated ... A: This dog is sure lucky to have you! Good for you Adopting! What is his weight? Is he on any ... | |
| Canine low protein canned food; k-9 cuisine options; | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I make homemade dog food for my 1-year-old Shih Tzu who needs a low protein diet. It contains ... A: ( Canine with Kidney problems needing special diet:) Continued: Hi again, No, there are No ... | |
| cockapoo, Dental Treats by Life's Abundance ; | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: My 6mth old cockapoo refuses to eat his dry food now..I tried mixing it with wet food and he was ... A: Yes, little dogs can be picky... SEE my picky dog solution: Life's Abundance canned wet food - ... | |
| Cystine stones in Canine ; Blog Spot http://bulldogvitamins.blogspot.com/ | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Can you figure out some homecooked diets for me to give to the owner. He weighs 16#. Thank you. ... A: Here are a few recipes that have worked well with Renal pets ( kideny patients) *** YOU may want to ... | |
| Itchy Shih Tzu | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: My 1 year old Shih Tzu, Molly, has been biting at her dew claws and her paws and rear. She has had ... A: yes, I have the answer for your itchy Shih Tzu. There are a number of things you will need to do ... | |
| Best food for VERY Itchy Frenchie | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I have taken your advice and my white Frenchie recently started taking NuVet Plus wafers (about 2 ... A: The recipe is very easy to digest. Blue Buffalo is a very rich food. You can mix the Recipe and the ... | |
| Best food for VERY Itchy Frenchie | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I have taken your advice and my white Frenchie recently started taking NuVet Plus wafers (about 2 ... A: I am so glad you put this Frenchie on the NuVet Plus! Give NuVET a good 60 days to see the full ... | |
| Hemorrhagic GastroEnteritis (HGE) canine ; | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: My name is Jessica and I have a 2-year old male English Mastiff who weighs about 130 pounds. In the ... A: Jessica - Please update me in the next month; I love to follow people and see if my advice helped ... | |
| Bladder stones and food for dog ; recipe for dog food special needs; | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Is there an alternative to the Science diet ud dog food? I have a chihuahua who weighed about 11 ... A: You may want to monitor the seizures and keep a record of how many - how long and how often. See ... | |
| HGE Preventative Measures | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: My name is Jessica and I have a 2-year old male English Mastiff who weighs about 130 pounds. In the ... A: Poor you and poor dog! Yes, I would love to help. I would NOT feed Raw, please cook all his meats. ... | |
| canine diet for bladder stones; calcium oxalate dog food; | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old Jack Russell Terrier that just had calcium oxilate bladder stones removed...what ... A: Yes, dog food recipe for calcium oxalate stone forming dogs; Here are a few recipes that have ... | |
| Bladder Stones in English bulldog; Nutro dog food review; | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have owned a very healthy 6yr old N/male Englesh bulldog for 5 years now. He has been on a ... A: Yes, this is for Bladder stones/ Kidney stones and does help the reduction of crystals in the urine. ... | |
| Bladder Stones in English bulldog; Nutro dog food review; | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have owned a very healthy 6yr old N/male Englesh bulldog for 5 years now. He has been on a ... A: English bulldog bladder crystals and stones: Hi Heather- Glad you did see your Vet and you know what ... | |
| Doxie agsain | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: You recommended Sojos no grain and it is great Unfortunately we added a lot of treats and such on ... A: That food is such a great food! Just be careful of all the treats. Yes, I would still refer you to ... | |
| Kangal adolescent diet ; Test for CPL ( canine pancreatic lipase) | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old Kangal, 40 kg at present. He has had complete blood, electrolyte, fecal, etc. ... A: I would have another Fecal done again. Sometimes parasites do not show up on the first fecal test. ... | |
| chicken for dogs? to cook or broil? - sautee? | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Why do most instructions say to boil chicken when giving it to dogs? Is boiled better than sauteed ... A: I feel that a sauteed chicken in a 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil is fine. Some recipes do call for ... | |
| dog food Taste of the Wild; Life's Abundance Video ; | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I recently visited dogfoodanalasys.com & found disturbing news about the dry food I hav been using, ... A: Yes, that site is very educational. I have used Taste of the Wild in the past and have had not ... | |
| dog's diet diabetes; diabetic dog food; diabetic dog food recipes; | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: My dog is a girl, her name is Scout. She is a shitzu/bichon mix. She is 7 yrs old. Several years ... A: Yes, this diet is fine for the cyrstals, too... ( Just don't use low fat cottage cheese every day, ... | |
| dog's diet diabetes; diabetic dog food; diabetic dog food recipes; | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: My dog is a girl, her name is Scout. She is a shitzu/bichon mix. She is 7 yrs old. Several years ... A: diabetic dog food recipes; sweet potato treats are great!; Hi Diane and Scout, I have a recipe for ... | |
| Canine low protein canned food; k-9 cuisine options; | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I make homemade dog food for my 1-year-old Shih Tzu who needs a low protein diet. It contains ... A: Glad they are all taking the NuVET Supplements! GREAT. It would be best if you home-cook 4-5 days ... | |
| food obsession | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: my 2 yr old foxie/yorkie will eat anything!she dumps the trash,gets on the table,and if something ... A: I have a little dog that does the same. It can just be a habit and nothing to do with major ... | |
| dog food recipes struvites ; low oxalate recipes; | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: My dog is 8yr male, mutt. We think he's part beagle, terrier, collie. He weighs ~33lbs. He has 3 ... A: canine kidney stones; recipes for dog food; calcium oxalate bladder stones; low oxalate recipes for ... | |
| struvite crystals Yorkies; Urinary infections in dogs; canine stones; | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: my name is eleanor and i have a 1 1/2 year old yorkie. he is 5 1/2 lbs. i just recently noticed ... A: Only the Hill's RX dog food and the Purina are something like Royal Canin. The products are low ... | |
| struvite crystals Yorkies; Urinary infections in dogs; canine stones; | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: my name is eleanor and i have a 1 1/2 year old yorkie. he is 5 1/2 lbs. i just recently noticed ... A: Well, I am glad that the Vet did give him a good exam and tests. Sorry about the costs at the VET, ... | |
| Life's Abundance Dog food for Mastiff; | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: my English mastiffs name is Chico and he has like a rash or something underneath his front legs and ... A: Please call the VET for an appointment. I can give you some help but it would be BEST to have a VET ... | |
| alternative to Hill's W/D canned dog food ; canine cardiomyeopathy | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: My dog had resistant runny stools til she was put on Hill's W/D canned. It has too much corn and ... A: Yes, would love to help - Please be aware: **Answers are not a substitute for proper veterinary ... | |
| Respiratory illness feline ; cat antibiotics ; | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey I took my 11 year old cat to the vet she has a severe respiratory infection, they gave her an ... A: Oh Jennifer, So sorry for you two! The sores are many times viral and related to the infection and ... | |
| Hill's ID ~ Hepatic | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 yr. blonde long hair mini-dachshund (Sadie). She had a seizure last night and now his ... A: So sorry for the loss of your Sister. Now, as far as NuVET and Chicken Liver -- there is a very ... | |
| schnoodle kideny stones; cystitis in canine; | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I just brought my 3 year old schnoodle home from having surgery, with 5 bladder stones removed. I ... A: Kidney stones canine; dog food recipes; bladder stones in dog; urinary crystals in canine ; canine ... | |
| Hill's ID ~ Hepatic | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 yr. blonde long hair mini-dachshund (Sadie). She had a seizure last night and now his ... A: VERY cute. I can see some of the problems with her elevated liver enzymes. Please only give the ... | |
| dog food for liver disease; hepatic dog food recipes; nuvet for dogs; | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: My dog was just diagnosed with a liver shunt. She can not have surgery and the vet says things don't ... A: dog food alternatives to Hill's RX food; liver shunt; canine dog food recipes for liver failure; ... | |
| schnoodle kideny stones; cystitis in canine; | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I just brought my 3 year old schnoodle home from having surgery, with 5 bladder stones removed. I ... A: bladder stones (also known as, canine urolithiasis, cystitis, urethritis, or kidney stones Hi Kaye, ... | |
| I have a 25 days old bull terrier puppy | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 25 days old bull terrier puppy, we have never owned a dog before, so i have lots of ... A: Well, is there any puppy food in your country that you can purchase? Even human baby food is great ... | |
| Cocker Spaniel - Stomach and Leg Trouble | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: My friend's 4.5 year old, 20-25 lbs. cocker spaniel (Lady)just starting to cry terribly when you ... A: cocker spaniel vet; cocker spaniel blood work; cocker spaniel pancreatitis; cocker spaniel health; ... | |
| Lick Granulomas ; Dog Food Reviews; food allergy in dogs; | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: My dog, Chyna, was diagnosed as having lick granulomas and medication does not help. I was told ... A: Dog food for allergy pets; Lick granuloma in canine; LET me know how you do? I would love a ... | |
| Itchy Dog Diet | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: My 7 year old cock-a-poo has an "itching" problem. I have decided give her home cooked food. She ... A: Well, you need a little more balance and a proper supplement --- See here: This should be a big ... | |
| Sojos grain free dog food for kidney problems in dogs | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: My dog is a 13 year old Jack Russell with kidney disease. She is taking Omega 3 and enalapril for ... A: Debbie, SoJo's is a great product. You can use this with some Ground cooked lamb as a meat choice. ... | |
| Mastiff Cane Corso vitamins and food; Nutro review; | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Kaiah is my new pup :) She is eating Nutro Naural Choice for large breed Pup. She is doing great on ... A: Mastiff puppy feeding ; feeding your new puppy; Nutro dog food review; NuVET supplement for Corso ... | |
| Min pin feeding; dog food reviews; dog food help ; feeding your dog; | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: My min pin eats at his leasure.He is going on three years old and seems to be loosing alot of wt. He ... A: feeding your min pin dog; dog food reviews; NuVet vitamins for your dog ; Hi Marlene - Your Min ... | |
| Recipes to prevent Calcium Oxalate Stones; | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a mini schnauzer who had calcium oxalate stones removed from his bladder. The vet recommends ... A: dog food recipes for low protein diets: Schnauzer calcium oxalate stones; dog food recipes ... | |
| bulldog nutrition ; thyroid problems in bulldogs; | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I own 2 female bulldogs. They are 2 and 3 years old. One has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. ... A: Yes, it is considered a very common inherited problem. Sorry, I don't believe it has anything to do ... | |
| dog food for bichon; | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: we have a 9 yr old Bichon---he has itchy dry skin %26 was getting hot spots regularly----we switched ... A: If your baby did well on the first food, I would go back to that one. Nutro is NOT a product I ... | |
| Diet for a Schnauzer with kidney stones | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: What recipe should I follow if my dog has kidney stones? Can I give Luna(my dog) the 'AMIE'S RECIPE" ... A: Canine Kidney stones Dog food recipe for dog under 20 pounds: **here are the recipes and a ... | |
| Puppy - food | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I am getting 2 - 1 month old chihuahua's tomorrow. I am wanting to know what I should feed them. I ... A: Nikki- I hope you will be working with a Vet or someone who can help you along the way. You will ... | |
| allergy diet and vitamins | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old female boxer, Javie, who is about 65 lbs. Javie is allergic to, well, about ... A: Bridgett, I would keep her on lamb products for some time. Would you like to cook for Javie? You ... | |
| Chihuahua with gallbladder disease; | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 year-old 6.5 lb female chihuahua who was diagnosed with gallbladder disease and put on a ... A: WoW- I can't believe all the meds!! Glad she is off some of them now. I don't like a Raw diet, so ... | |
| can dogs eat cat food: ; feline diabetes; | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old Lhasa Apso who has been diagnosed with diabetes about 2 weeks ago. He has never ... A: Feline Diabetes: Hi Melanie - No the cat food is not a good idea long term. *** cat formulas are ... | |
| Diabetic dog diet | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: A few days ago my 7 year old Lhasa Apso was diagnosed with Diabetes Millitus. He was actually in ... A: your diet doesn't look bad at all. How about adding a supplement to the program... This is much ... | |
| maltese skin condition ; Maltese NuVet Plus supplement; | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: Been taking temaril-P twice a day for 1 week for allergic skin. Has been chewing on paws, and vet ... A: Itchy paws on Maltese ; NuVet Plus for Maltese; Follow up: I hope the wipes will help Rocky's ... | |
| Diets to prevent urolithiasis in canine ; | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently adopted an 8 year old mixed breed dog who had been left on the humane society's door ... A: So Jo's Easy to make dog food: a dry mix and you add the lightly cooked meats. Oh Wow.... She is ... | |
| urinary crystals in bichon friese; dog food recipes; | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: my 9 y/o 12.8 pound bichon friese was just diagnosed with urinary crystals. the vet changed her ... A: bichon dog with urinary stones; Science diet reviews; recipes for home made dog food; Hi Debbie, ... | |
| kidney stones | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Our little Humane Society mix (yorkie) just returned home from surgery. The vet took 4 huge stones ... A: Addition - I see you asked "another expert" about dog food choices: PLEASE be very concerned with ... | |
| Liver damage after gall bladder removal; bland recipes | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: It is almost impossible to get my very sick dog to eat anything. When he is feeling ok for short ... A: Wow - Have you used the puppy formula? I would mix that with some cream of wheat. Or, at least ... | |
| Struvite & Calcium Oxilate Stone dog food recipes ; dog food recipes Vet Nurse Marie' | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Many thanks for your reply. Please could you suggest some home-cooked recipes. Many thanks again. ... A: Glad to help! Good luck with the home cooking ! Dog food recipes; Calcium oxilate recpipes for ... | |
| Struvite Bladder Stones | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: My (not quite) 2 year old German Shepherd dog has just been diagnosed with struvites following an ... A: Sorry for the delay as I had been ill. YES- I know you are on the right path for this boy! He is ... | |
| bladder stones Hill's Rx dog foods; dog food recipes ; | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr old sheltie. He had surgry 3wks. ago to remove more than 10 bladder stones. The Vet ... A: Did you try the SoJo's or the home-cooking recipes? Let me know if you need more help....I love to ... | |
| bladder stones Hill's Rx dog foods; | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr old sheltie. He had surgry 3wks. ago to remove more than 10 bladder stones. The Vet ... A: Well, the ingredients in the Hill's RX foods are poor quality and not much like food at all. Just ... | |
| Homemade dog food for bladder stones; | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: My 17 pound-2 year old spayed female shitzu is on Royal canine SO dog food.She had surgery for ... A: Yes, that would be great! Here are two that I suggest often from SoJo's They are grain-free ... | |
| Homemade dog food for bladder stones; | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: My 17 pound-2 year old spayed female shitzu is on Royal canine SO dog food.She had surgery for ... A: Alternatives to the Hill's RX diet : YOU sure are correct about all the by-products in the RX diet ... | |
| Struvite & Calcium Oxilate Stone food - SoJo's ; | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Samoyed bitch aged 11 years who has recently been diagnosed with Struvite & Calcium Oxilate ... A: Grain-free dog food; SoJo's Hi Claire - There is a product you can try that is for sale in the UK - ... | |
| DOG CANCER/ RAW DIET | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: my 7 year old rottweiler/ german shepherd mix has cancer in his rear leg. we were feeding him ... A: Well, I am sorry to hear that your dog has Cancer. It is great that you are trying to keep "comfort" ... | |
| home made diet for dog with liver disease; | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a very small 9 year old Italian Greyhound (12 pounds) with liver disease. Very high liver ... A: Oh, poor little grayhound !!! Yes, the side effect of Phenobarbital can be elevated liver enzymes ... | |
| loose stool - metamucil cookies for dogs; | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Saw vet today and the poop had no parasites but is loose. Food is Science Diet Regular small bite. ... A: yes, you can give some metamucil cookies .... Sound odd but it works - give 1/2 to 1 full Metamucil ... | |
| diets to prevent canine oxalate stones in bichon; | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: Our 7 year old Bichon (29 pounds) has successfully completed bladder surgery to remove calcium ... A: Glad she likes the egg and potato recipe.. YOU can do white rice as a substitute for potato. ( ... | |
| Cat Kidney Damage food; feeding Hills Rx Diet to cat ; | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: My 15 yr old cat has kidney damage (level 3) and was diagnosed with extra skeletal osteosarcoma. My ... A: NuVET is very good for your elderly cat.. You need to give it by 1/2 the average cat dosage. So, ... | |
| Dry puppy food | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Instantly diarhea stopped. My question is I wanna feed a good quality food with no fillers and such ... A: We could add some home-cooking to a quality dog food. Solid Gold BARKING at the Moon is very good. ... | |
| Bladder stones oxolate or struvites; | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Our 9 year old Poodle/Schnauzer cross has just had bladder stones removed and we have been ... A: . The two breeds, that your dog is mixed with, have problems with stones very often. Yes - I have ... | |
| Diet for Struvite Stones in shih tzu dog; | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My dog just had surgery to remove three large struvite stones. She is a ten year old, ten pound ... A: Also, I don't refer anyone to raw feeding ( only cooked)... Contact me here : mtnmom@gci.net BEST ... | |
| Dry puppy food | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Instantly diarhea stopped. My question is I wanna feed a good quality food with no fillers and such ... A: When you switch foods you need to do this very slowly. I wonder if you can use the Wellness and mix ... | |
| Dog Food reviews | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Which of these brands is the Better Dog food for my Mini Pin? She has aweful gas (currently on ... A: Has she always had this gas problem? Could she have a little problem with a parasite such as ... | |
| Shar pei allergies on Nutro; | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Shar pei, Lab mix that has allergies. This time of year (Feb) they get worse until she ... A: .. Here are some foods to look for at the local pet store. Get canned and dry - do a mix of dry and ... | |
| high protein dog food | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: My 10 year old dog was raised on Pedigree a few months ago I gradually switched him to Orijen ... A: How about you give the Orijen Senior and add some green beans to the food. ( *Give a little LESS of ... | |
| supplements for dog with oxalate crystals | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My dog had a bout with uti's/ and in one u/a calcium oxalates appeared. With ... A: It is the phos, calc and protein you need to watch after. How about your buy a few books on home ... | |
| supplements for dog with oxalate crystals | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My dog had a bout with uti's/ and in one u/a calcium oxalates appeared. With ... A: Many of the supplements only carry very Small amounts of C,D, calcium.... I refer many to NuVET ... | |
| Recipe for Yorkie with Early Stage Renal Failure | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My yorkie will not eat the commercial canned foods for kidney disease. Can you provide a recipe ... A: Yorkie in renal failure - dog food recipes for renal failure: I am so sorry - here is a recipe - ... | |
| cooking dog food; dog food recipes; | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old schipperke. She is a very happy active dog. She has lost several teeth and we ... A: Try this recipe for your little Skipperke dog: Very helpful... doggie **** EGG & POTATO Recipe ... | |
| Bladder stones: my 10 yr old shih tzu ; | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: My shih tzu just got operated for bladder stones, they were oxi calc (I am horrible with names, but ... A: We have had many dogs on this diet for oxalate stones. Recipes below: This is an alternative to the ... | |
| dog's weight problem ; canine obesity; | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I was really concerned, I thought my dog had cancer,like my son's dog died of,I cook up 2 carrots.1 ... A: How about putting this boy on a low fat Quality dog food? Here is a great site on Canine obesity: ... | |
| what to feed daushund; | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have rescued a daushund from a shelter and I would like to know what to feed her I belive she is ... A: great for you! I love to see adult dogs rescued.... How about feeding a quality food such as: ... | |
| dog food for yorkie (one year, 15lbs) | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Is there a kibble that is recommended that I can get easily at our supermarket. Our dog has no ... A: How about Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul - it is a brand you can find at some pet stores and ... | |
| Re: diabetes & oxalate stones what to feed? | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: My dog is a 27# 9 yr. old Pug diagnosed w/ diabetes 2yrs ago and oxalate stones 1 yr ago. He has ... A: The sweet potato and celery is in very small amounts.... You should give it a try and see. I can ... | |
| Re: diabetes & oxalate stones what to feed? | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My dog is a 27# 9 yr. old Pug diagnosed w/ diabetes 2yrs ago and oxalate stones 1 yr ago. He has ... A: Poor little pug! Well, this is a hard one with the diabetes and the oxalates. Here is a post I did ... | |
| 2 year old lab with diabetes; | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: my female lab has been diagnosed with diabetes. the vet said to feed her hill's w/d and insulin 2 ... A: Yes, Most vets will tell you to use the Hill's RX dog foods. How about getting the SoJo's grain free ... | |
| Calcium Oxalate Crystals home cooking recipes; | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: "Hello- Recently, my vet told me that my 1 year old dog has calcium oxalate crystals in his urine. ... A: Silky terrier with oxalates ; Try the following : Calcium Oxalate stones in canine - Recipe for ... | |
| canine hair loss and itching ; supplements and foods for itchy dog; | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: hobo is a yellow lab 85lbs 10years of age and is scraching all the time and losing his fur his skin ... A: Here is my answer to your boy's itching and hair loss: Give it a try : you should see results in 2-3 ... | |
| GSD liver failure recipes; dog food recipes for liver enzymes; | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: the vet has put my 70lb. neutered male shepherd on a bland diet, blood work looks bad liver wise, I ... A: Rescues! Good for you --- We need more folks to take in resuces. Thanks for your service to the ... | |
| Hill's RX dog reviews; Phos should be below .60 ; | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year, spayed female min pin has had recurring urinary tract infections. I immediately take her ... A: Dog food as an alternative to Hill's RX diets; SEE this List - LOADS of help for you... Remember ... | |
| Puppy Food | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 4 month old American Cocker Spaniel puppies. After we got them we discovered they had ... A: Sometimes it can take 3 months to get rid of all the Guardia. So, you may want to take in a stool ... | |
| Dog Food for urinary tract care; Hill's RX dog reviews; | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year, spayed female min pin has had recurring urinary tract infections. I immediately take her ... A: Alternatives to the Hill's RX dog food; Hello Charity, Yes, you are correct that your min pin ... | |
| Homemade Dog Food | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I read your comment to a reader regarding homemade dog food. My dog has the same problem, ... A: Pancreatitis dog food recipes - alternatives to the Hill's RX dog food; Yes - Here is the recipe ... | |
| german shepherd calcium oxalate stones; recipes for oxalates; | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: My 85 pound shepherd, Rosco, is doing very well after having over 150 pea size stones (calcium ... A: Calcium oxalate stones; LET me know how you do with the home cooking? OK - here is what I have for ... | |
| making my pet food for bladder stones | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I need a good receipe for food that will help with bladder or kidney stones in my schnauser. We ... A: Struvites in canine ; dog food recipes for struvites: Hi - Yes - here is a recipe for your ... | |
| Dogs with liver disease,; NuJoint -arthritis; | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 older dogs with problems. One is a German Shepherd mix, 13 years old, 70 lbs. He started ... A: Canine dog food recipes for liver disease; Nu Joint Plus for arthritis; Wow Cathy, you have some ... | |
| Low protein diet. for kidney failure in lab; | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Chocolate Lab, he is about 8 years old and 75ish pounds. A couple of years ago he was ... A: Here is a recipe for dogs with kidney failure - very safe and much less expensive than the Hill's ... | |
| Allergies and Calcium Oxalate Stones; | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 dogs, one is 13 and she has been on Science diet UD for the calcium oxalate stones for ... A: My answer to this is limited because of the calcium oxalate stone issue. How about home-cooking for ... | |
| Low protein diet. for kidney failure in lab; | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Chocolate Lab, he is about 8 years old and 75ish pounds. A couple of years ago he was ... A: Well, glad to hear your lab is doing well! Your only other choice, besides the Hills' RX diet, is ... | |
| enough protein for puppy | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: My 7 month doodle puppy has a sensitive stomach. At 5 months, we went through 8 weeks of trial and ... A: Sure, that food is fine for this pup. I would add a few things to the mix: Each day give her 2-3 ... | |
| What to feed my dog after bladder stone removal | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old male Cocker Spaniel who had bladder stones removed 2 months ago. The lab ... A: Calcium Oxalate stones in canine - Recipe for home-cooking: Now you are your Pet's Chef: *** the ... | |
| Apples - can be poison to dogs; | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a large apple tree that my dog is rather fond of. He loves to bite into fallen apples, more ... A: Apple seeds are poisonous, containing cyanogenic glycosides. Too much of this can lead to cyanide ... | |
| What to feed my dog after bladder stone removal | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old male Cocker Spaniel who had bladder stones removed 2 months ago. The lab ... A: Your only other choice is to home cook for this doggie kid. Would you like some recipes for dogs ... | |
| chihuahua leg | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a year old chihuahua and she just had puppies, but I just realized she is limping on her leg. ... A: Please don't give her any pain pills when nursing the pups... I would see the vet if this continues. ... | |
| dog food recipe for Jack russell; be your pet's chef; | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old female jack russell who is in good health and looks/acts very healthy. My ... A: I am not sure why she acts this way. Your idea of her not getting enough to eat may be correct. ... | |
| HAM BONE for dogs; | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I saved the bone from a Christmas ham that we had. I would like to give it to my dog; Yorkie. What ... A: Please do not give a cooked ham bone to your dog: SEE here: ... | |
| home cooked dog food for calcium oxalate bladder stones | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: My Yorkie Max had surgery twice within 10 days for calcium oxalate bladder stones about 2 years ago ... A: Oxalate stones in canine ; So, glad you are going to home cook !!!! KEEP me posted. Hi Chris and ... | |
| Excessive Shedding | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: It is December in New York and my 13 year old Lab/Golden mix is shedding like crazy. I had her ... A: Sorry about all the NEW YORK Snow you got... I sure do understand your concern about the excessive ... | |
| Min Pin feeding ; amount to feed min pin; | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Could you tell me what amount of dry dog food is right and how many times a day. my Mini pins are 3 ... A: feeding your min pin dog; dog foods for min pin; Hi Thomas, I wonder if you can go over to Innova ... | |
| Dog food reviews from Pet Nurse Marie; tear stains ; | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I've recently discovered that most dog food can shorten a dog's life. I want dog food that contains ... A: I would like to see you slowly change her off the Eukanuba and place her onto : Wellness puppy, ... | |
| tomatoes in diet for dog food; | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: i am from India. I have a female cocker and she is 5 years old. As the Vet has suggested I give her ... A: The main thing for a dog is meats. Give a little more of the chicken and less veggies. Sure, tomato ... | |
| Dog food reviews from Pet Nurse Marie; | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I've recently discovered that most dog food can shorten a dog's life. I want dog food that contains ... A: dog food ingredients; Hello Alyssa, You are very smart to investigate the ingredients in dog ... | |
| yellow lab home-cooking recipes; chronic loose stool lab; | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old 110 lbs Yellow Lab, he is a little over weight. He has had a hard life right ... A: recipes for dog food ; Nutro Large breed dog food; Let me know how Baily does with the home cooking ... | |
| Constant Soft Stool | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old 110 lbs Yellow Lab, he is a little over weight. He has had a hard life right ... A: How about offering the commerical food at night and home-cooking for him in the am? I can give you ... | |
| pet teeth brushing; pet dental supplements and bones; | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is your area but hopefully you can help! I have an 11 year of mini schnauzer ... A: Edible nyla-bones - the dental brush chews: Did you try them? No, I would just keep using the ... | |
| Bad Teeth on schnauzer; | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is your area but hopefully you can help! I have an 11 year of mini schnauzer ... A: Well, your boy has a heart conditon and the dental cleaning would be too dangerous. The anesthesia, ... | |
| Recepe for puppy; | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: Mine is female lab 2 months old now.Presently she is feeding on baby food(cerelac %26 lactogen)In ... A: I have many home-cooking recipes but they are for adult dogs. Please talk to the Vet about good food ... | |
| Shifting food habits for lab pup ; | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: My lab pup is 2 months old.Last two months i had been feeding her baby food(lactogen 1+cerelac ... A: I know you want the best for your pup. Please keep feeding this pup 3-4 x per day until she is at ... | |
| Homemade Food/Supplementing | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: So I have been feeding my dog homemade food (cooked) for about a year and a half now. She is a ... A: good food you! Glad you are feeding your dog home-cooking... I only refer to NuVET Plus Vitamin ... | |
| KENNEL COUGH and antibiotics; NuVET for kennel cough prevention; | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: 7LBS,POODLE & 8MOS..SHE HAD THIS CONDITION FOR 4 WEEKS, VET GAVE AN EXAM, "NO FEVER". GAVE PILLS AND ... A: Poodle wiht Kennel cough; sick poodle with cough; Update on your pup? Poodle with kennel cough; ... | |
| low phosphates dog food recipes; | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a four year old female lab recently diagnosed with struvite crystals with seasonal allergies ... A: Struvites; canine kidney stones; low phosphates for canines; Hello Steph, your lab with struvites ... | |
| British Wire Fox Terrier frequent UTI; | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Our 9 year old female fox terrier was rescued from a puppy mill about 5 years ago. Within the past ... A: It may be a good idea to put her on the home-made diet for dogs with chronic UTIs - This type of ... | |
| yeasty sharpei allergies; Hills Rx z/d food ; | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: my 3rd sharpei, rescue, macy has skin issues, big surprise!!) one ear is ongoing battle with yeast/ ... A: itchy dog; itchy sharpei; yeast dog; fleas on dog; Sharpei with flea reactions and skin problems: ... | |
| my 6 month old pitbull wont eat puppt food | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: can i feed my 6 month old pitbull adault food if it wont eat puppy food??He keeps eating my other ... A: Your pitbull needs more nutrition than the other adult dogs. If you can feed him in another area of ... | |
| Feeding my dog home-made foods; | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I would like to learn about home cooked meals for my dog. Where would I begin? Thank you! ANSWER: ... A: Food for Jack Russel with allergies; EASY - we will start off with two balanced recipes. The raw ... | |
| Feeding my dog home-made foods; | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I would like to learn about home cooked meals for my dog. Where would I begin? Thank you! A: Dog food recipes from Pet Nurse Marie; Hi Janet; Sure, I would love to help you with home cooking ... | |
| Husky puppy feeding ; Beneful dog food review; | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: We have a 7 month old, approximately 75 lb Husky "puppy". How much should we be feeding him at this ... A: Dog food review on Beneful ( purina); Tami: Let me know how your dog food search goes??? Give me a ... | |
| Growth rate of our golden retriever puppy; | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: our golden retriever is now 3 1/2 months old and weighs about 8-9 kilos. However his appearance is ... A: I know you are limited to options in your country. Can you increase your pup to 4 feedings per day ... | |
| Dog Food | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I was planning to adopt a dog and was wondering what the healthiest brand of dog food there is for ... A: This is a good question. First off, the new adopted dog will already be on a certain brand of food. ... | |
| NuVET and Baby food small chihuahua; | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Dinky is a Chihuahua who was found in a parking lot. She weighed in at 1.5 lbs in July when found. ... A: Oh Jennifer, That was so wonderful of you taking in little Dinky. You could try to add some pure ... | |
| Cyctine Stones; cystine stone prevention in canine; | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old bulldog (80 lbs) was diagnosted with cyctine stones. He had emergency surgery. My vet ... A: bulldog with kidney stones; cystine stones-dog food recipes ; Hills RX for stones ; U/D Hills RX dog ... | |
| Westie diet on flint ; westie yeast bacteria; | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can guide me a little bit. I have been always really worried about the diet of my little ... A: Well, you have done a Wonderful job with all your choices! VERY well done! How about just adding ... | |
| Recipe for canine : DR Jill referral from Purina Malaysia; | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a Golden retriever,female,5 & 1/2 yrs old, weight 20kg, she was fed with Science Diet puppy ... A: Picky dog food recipes; Golden retriever feeding ; Hi - Sure - here is a recipe: Purina, Dr. Jill ... | |
| american pitbull feeding ; recipes for pitbull food; | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year American Pit. She has had itchy/dry irritated skin constantly. Vet gave me meds but ... A: pitbull feeding; itchy pitbull; dry coat pitbull: Let me know if you need anymore help? I am here ... | |
| Calcium Oxalate crystal prevention - food option other prescription foods | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 yr old (I think) Lhasa X neutered male who was diagnosed with Calcium Oxalate crystals ... A: Formulation -canine diet for calcium oxalate crystals; home-cooking for pets; Hi Kari, Well, I do ... | |
| Struvite Crystals, Chronic UTI, Allergies | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old husky female that weighs 58 pounds. She was rescued almost a year ago from ... A: SoJo's is a great food and it could work for your kid. See here: this is the free shipping link - ... | |
| Struvite Crystals, Chronic UTI, Allergies | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old husky female that weighs 58 pounds. She was rescued almost a year ago from ... A: Here is a link to the diets: I did not suggest them because she will be allergic to many of the ... | |
| Struvite Crystals, Chronic UTI, Allergies | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old husky female that weighs 58 pounds. She was rescued almost a year ago from ... A: Wow!!! This girl is lucky to have you. POOR kid..... I am thinking that Silver Shield may be a ... | |
| allergies & food | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: ..I have a 1 1/2 yr old intact male golden (75 lbs) who has developed some type of GI food allergies ... A: What a beautiful photo of your Golden boy! I sure do like the Evanger's Brands - They make a number ... | |
| Chronic Hepatitis in canaine ; recipes for dogs with poor liver ; | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old Doberman girl has just been diagnosed with Chronic Hepatitis and hasn't been given a ... A: So sorry about this... with good nutrition and supplements she can have a quality life. I have ... | |
| puppy pitbull; feeding puppy ; pitbulls; | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: i have been trying to find a something..that will give me an idea of about how much a 9-10 week old ... A: pitbull pup won't eat; feeding puppy; puppy will not drink; Hi Rebecca, Don't worry - they get ... | |
| Food for Bladder Stones | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I want to know what food is best[low ph] for after having had surgery for bladder stones. Our Vet ... A: here is a recipe for dogs with past bladder stones - it is a low Phos and low PH: Talk to your ... | |
| Canine Liver Disease; recipes for hepatic canine diet | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: My dog Charlie, a 10 year old male Basset Hound mix was just diagnosed with elevated liver enzymes. ... A: I am so sorry about the loss of Scotty the Chow. YES, I would love to help you and your boy Charlie. ... | |
| crystals in urine- special diet for dogs with chronic UTIs; | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: We have a 10 year old female Aussie. She has been diagnosed in 2008 with crystals (not sure the ... A: I would have you gal on a special home-cooking program for dogs with crystals and UTIs.... Also - a ... | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I am from a small town in South Africa. My 13 year old Maltese was recently diagnosed with chronic ... A: here are a few recipes to try: HOPE this helps Kidney recipe for dogs: The Key is : ***Frequent ... | |
| french bulldog itchy feet; frenchie itchy paws; frenchie allergies; | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have tried many things cortisone shots,diets nothing works. Do you have any suggestions? A: French bulldog with allergies; Frenchie with itchy paws and licking; Baby wipes - unscented for ... | |
| hot spots - NuVET Plus for skin and coat: Melatonin, too | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I too have a pitbull who is 4 years old now who just started with red hives behind the ears, all ... A: *pitbull dog vitamins ; nuvet hot spot spray; Let me know if you like the NuVET pitbull ... | |
| Homemade low protein diet for shih tzy with liver disease | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: my dog had fluid in his abdomen and tests shows that he has a liver disease - portosystemic shunt. ... A: Hepatic dog food recipes; shih tzu with liver shunt; Let me know how you do with the recipes? Marie ... | |
| OXYLATE STONES IN SHIHTZU ; special recipes for dog food; | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: SO GLAD TO FIND YOU...OUR RECENTLY DX'D 10 YEAR OLD TZU WITH OXYLATE STONES. I ADMIT HE IS SPOILED ... A: Did you try the Tuna Cakes yet? Let me know if you need more help with your shih tzu? I am here if ... | |
| dog food recipe for liver disease; hepatic disease in canine; | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: my dog was in with the vet last week after not eating. when the blood work was done, her liver ... A: Canine hepatic ; recipes for liver disease in canine; Elevated liver enzymes in Canine ; Canine ... | |
| Dog food to prevent Struvite Bladder Stones | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old, female ShihTzu just had a rather large Struvite bladder stone removed. I am looking ... A: yes, you can use the Sojos Grain free for struvite stones. The key is moist food and water with ... | |
| Cats and Crystals; special recipes for cat food | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: my cat has Crystals and is on Science Diet right now, but he just loves ham, turkey and well ... A: ...VERY common. You need to Home-cook for this cat kid or do the Hill's products. Your cat has ... | |
| Our 15 mo. female | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I happened to be searching the net for dog food, bowel issues, German Shepherds, etc. and came ... A: Wow - poor you ! How about SoJo grain free mix - ( it is not all home-cooked) - YOU add the ... | |
| NuVet Supplements ordering ; Glad you are trying the NuVET! ; | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old Westhighland terrier that is having trouble holding his urine and when he goes ... A: NuVET wafers ; Nu Vet Plus dog supplements ; Glad you ordered! Please let me know if you need more ... | |
| diabetic dog food recipes; home-cooking for diabetic yorkie dog; | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: My step mother has a 14yo yorkie. He is about 15lbs and has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, ... A: Diabetic dog food recipes; diabetic dog home-cooking options; Let me know if you step-MOM likes the ... | |
| dog food list and why can she only eat nutro? | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: Below is a list of dog food. the only one that didnt make my pug sick is Nutro, Why? Im trying to go ... A: It is best to change foods slowly and mix the old food and new food for 2-3 weeks. I only refer to ... | |
| miniature dachshund Sam itchies; allergy dogs dachshund; | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old miniature dachshund. Sam's problem is he scratches a lot. According to a book ... A: Dachshund with allergies ; itchy dachshund ; Tea tree shampoo ; Please let me know if you try the ... | |
| dog food reviews for Labs; NuVET for labs ; | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 Labs one is about 80 pounds and the other is about 60 pounds.i feed them dry food from ... A: Dog food reviews; dog food for Labs ; supplements for Labs; Walmart dog food brands ; OLE Roy dog ... | |
| Second question | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: ...I have had to change food for my 15 lb pommeranian, he developed terrible diahrea and vomitting, ... A: ... Don't worry, I don't take ratings anymore. I find that many folks did not rate anyway. Sometimes ... | |
| HOMEMADE DIET TO PREVENT CALCIUM OXALATE BLADDER STONES | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Can you please give me a recipe to prevent calcium oxalate bladder stones in my miniature schnauzer. ... A: Ok, the key is low Phos and low protein: The following 3 will work along with the NuVET supplement ... | |
| Shipoo with ear infection ; Nu VET Plus for ear infection; | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I just adopted a shipoo mix, 3 y.o. male and am feeding homecooked ground turkey w/some veggies and ... A: Shipoo with ear infections; canine allergies; Yeast bacteria canine; Hi Jacalyn, Glad you did take ... | |
| Bland dog food recipes ; bland diet recipes; | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: ...I have had to change food for my 15 lb pommeranian, he developed terrible diahrea and vomitting, ... A: See if you can use any for your baby - yes - avoid the one with chicken. ... | |
| Purina dog food ; Orejin dog food reviews; | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 year Belgian Tervuren. She was eating Purina at the breeders and I switched her to ... A: Purina Dog Food Review; Pet Nurse Marie dog food reviews: Dog supplements - I can help: Review on ... | |
| tear stains | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: We have a 2 year old maltese. When we got her we started her on Science Diet. She developed red tear ... A: yes the Blue is a very good food. How about just 1/3 cup per day of the dry dog kibble. Also, see ... | |
| Puggle puppy with loose stool; innova puppy food and home-cooking recipes; | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 week old puggle puppy. We are feeding him what the pet store recommends, Nature Variety ... A: puppy feeding ; canned pure pumpkin can help: puggle pup ; dog with loose stool ; bland recipes for ... | |
| dog food allergies ; home-cooking for dogs and cat ; dog food recipes ; | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old male boxer. Recently my vet diagnosed him with food allergies. She wants to ... A: **dog foods and recipes; Did you try the pooch recipe yet? I would be glad to help you formulate ... | |
| Mastiff puppy with rash | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My 4 1/2 month olf English Mastiff puppy has been eating Purina Healthy Morsels since she was weaned ... A: Yes - I can help you and your pup: 1. let's slowly work her OFF the Purina and go to Innova Puppy: ... | |
| diet for dog with diabetes; | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old Boston Terrier named Megan, She was diagnosed with Cushings disease in April of ... A: Meg is beautiful and very lucky to have you. I don't have any suggestions for you as all looks ... | |
| quality dog food ; dog food reviews; dog vitamins; | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a ridgeback/lab mix she's 5 yrs old. As long as I can remember she's chewed the under side of ... A: ... Yes, the food she is eating is a good one. You may be dealing with Environmental Allergies and ... | |
| Dog Food question | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to improve my dog's current diet.My dogs, a 2 yr old Sheltie and a 1 and 1/2 year old ... A: Very smart of you to look at the Iams poor ingredients!!! Yes, Blue buff is a great food - Sure - ... | |
| Sparse coat NuVET will help: Acidophalus 1 billion CFUs ; | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: We just adopted a golden retriever that they put at 8yrs old, female. She was just spayed 2mo ago ... A: Probiotics for pets ; Acidphalus dosage for pets ; NuVET dosages; Carole, that was so GREAT of you ... | |
| Diabetic Dog | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Is canned Innova EVO Turkey & Chicken good for my diabetic dog? I was feeding Merrick Grammies Pot ... A: Innova Evo Reviews; dog food for diabletic dog ; diabetic dog ; Hello Pam , See if you can find ... | |
| dog food reviews - grain free : NuVET follow up; | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I just received your answer to my quest.regarding paw licking/dog food.I went to the suggested ... A: Do you need any more help? Marie Peppers LPN MA Ask the Pet Nurse mtnmom@gci.net Hi - No worries, ... | |
| Bulldog with itchy paws; Nature's Recipe dog food review; | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: My poor bulldog has extremely itchy paws and nothing I'm doing is working for him! I feed him ... A: Bulldog vitamins ; nuvet for bullies ; quality grain-free dog foods; Hi Karen - Yes, I am glad you ... | |
| Liver disease dog food recipes ; hepatic dog food recipes ; | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My name is Sasha and I am a nervous mommy. My little boy , Simba, who is shih Tzu became lethargic, ... A: Yes - you do need to eat a special diet ...HOW about some home cooking for the little guy....? Here ... | |
| Shedding husky and flea allergy; | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old, Siberian Husky. She seems to be loosing quite a bit of fur, I have to vacuum up ... A: I would NOT change that at all.. Let's deal with the flea situation: I have some very good Natural ... | |
| 12-13 yr Pekinese Diet Requirements ; Innova ; Wellness dog food ; NuVET Powder vitamins ; | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: My Peke has not been eating that well lately and has noticeably been loosing weight. I started ... A: SoJo Grain free dog food; thryoid levels; lightly cooked meats and SoJo: Hi Jeff- Sure, I can help ... | |
| Shedding husky and flea allergy; | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old, Siberian Husky. She seems to be loosing quite a bit of fur, I have to vacuum up ... A: Flea allergy; excessive shedding : see here: http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html ; Hi ... | |
| itchy skin puppy on Iams ; changing puppy food for allergies: | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a 5 mth old gsdxakita puppy she has really itchy skin and really runny stools i started her ... A: Free group for pet owners- HOW to save money on your vet bills ; JOIN US ... | |
| Liver Disease recipes ; dog food recipes for liver failure; | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old Lhasa Appso, Reggie. He is a joy and we love him. We found out approx 8 mths ... A: This therapy is great for many dogs but it may just be too stressful for your little chi. Just keep ... | |
| dysfunctional liver in dog ; canine hepatic recipes ; | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: My female Saluki (Sah h rah) is 12yrs old, healthy except she has a dysfunctional liver(sniffed a ... A: Daria , I see what you did wrong.... You needed to mix the Old food : Royal Canine with the new home ... | |
| calcium oxalate stone prevention diet for dogs | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: my 7 yr old male Cairn Terrier will soon have his second surgery for bladder stones (cal oxalate. Do ... A: ***calcium oxalate stone prevention diet ( recipes) - has your boy had surgery yet? Hi Sharyn - ... | |
| recipes for kidney failure canine ; canine renal recipes ; canine supplements ; | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I ran across this website while doing a google search to find recipes for my aging (13 yrs old) ... A: yes, that is the problem with the Hill's products - the ingredients cause Other problems such as ... | |
| diet for calcium oxalate stones in jack russel ; calcium oxalate stones canine recipes: | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old Jack Russel Terrier. Our vet calls him "The Timex", needless to say he has ... A: Great ! You want to cook for your Timex kid! YOUR vet may not support this as they are not making ... | |
| diet for calcium oxalate stones in jack russel ; calcium oxalate stones canine recipes: | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old Jack Russel Terrier. Our vet calls him "The Timex", needless to say he has ... A: a recipe for dogs with Calcium ox stones- I bet he will like the home-cooked dog food : You can ... | |
| Weight boxer growth chart ; nuvet build bulk ; | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 month boxer he weighs 44lbs. I had him fixed at 8 weeks old. Now I hear that can stunt ... A: Neutering at 8 weeks ; boxer vitamins build bulk ; boxer weight growth chart: ; Please let me know ... | |
| what tofeed to get a parvo puppy eating again | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what you would recommend I feed to a puppy who is about two - three days with parvo ... A: Wow Colleen - good luck with feeding the Parvo pup. Keep up the good work and stay in touch with ... | |
| Selling home baked pet treats at the Farmers Market | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been baking organic pet treats for my 3 pugs and have been told by friends that they are good ... A: Work-at-home selling pet treats ( home-made); home-baked pet treats for sale at fair; Edna, Let me ... | |
| Pug with skin problems; pugs and yeast bacteria ; | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: L have 3 adorable pugs: Max, Gypsy and Chico. Max is the oldest and he has always had a hot spot on ... A: Pugs : pugs; pugs with allergies; I love pugs.....! Hello Pug Momma! I would love to help your ... | |
| Innova Evo for puppy of 10 months; dog food innova evo; | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My Golden (10 months) is 10 months old. He is on Innova Adult dog food (Large Bites) Red Meat ... A: the pet store gave you good advice but I would have used the white rice rather than the brown ( ... | |
| dog food reviews pet nurse marie; | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 yo corgi mix that ius doing well on Eukenuba NAturally Wild.. And also a dane mix that's ... A: I like both that you mentioned. My favorite is the Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul. Feeding ... | |
| Pugs with yeast infections | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I am the proud Mom of four sweet Pug kids(one I've had since she was 7 wks. old and three I adopted ... A: Pug yeast infections ; pugs ; ear infections in pug: HOW are they doing? _______________________ ... | |
| Innova Evo for puppy of 10 months; dog food innova evo; | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: My Golden (10 months) is 10 months old. He is on Innova Adult dog food (Large Bites) Red Meat ... A: __________ follow up on dog food ( Grain free foods _______________ Hi - Let me know if you make the ... | |
| ester c canine dosage; nuvet canine dosage ; | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: What are some herbs or supplements that you feel are important. I want something that I can add to ... A: Did you find the ESTER C ??? Let me know if you start on the NuVET supplement, too? We can also talk ... | |
| herbs for dogs ; vitamin C for dogs canine dosage; | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: What are some herbs or supplements that you feel are important. I want something that I can add to ... A: I use the following with many of my clients : I have 1000s of folks that I work with each month. ... | |
| Cat diet pancreatitis ; | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 1/2 year old cat and she vomits at least once a week even on .5 steroids and .25 pepsid ... A: ..Check out your local yellow pages for Health food stores or go here: Bone Meal powder - NOW ( this ... | |
| Struvite recipes for Bichon dog ; allergies for Bichon; | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I saw that you had answered a question that was very similar to mine in April; however, I want to ... A: Grain free dog foods ; struvites recipes for dogs; home made for struvites and UTI canines: ... | |
| excessive shedding husky ; nuvet for shedding; | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A SIBERIAN HUSKY ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD. HE HAS BEEN LOSING FUR ON HIS UPPER AND LOWER LEGS. HE ... A: I have a better way of caring for pets with Fleas - A Natural low cost powder and some Wafer ... | |
| Homemade diet for bichons with struvites | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: Is there a recommended homemade diet for bichons with struvites. 8 year old female bichon fed CD for ... A: *struvites dog food recipes: Follow-up:? How are you doing with the home-cooking? Hi Joseph - Oh ... | |
| kidey problems and diet; nuvet , cranberry and probiotics for dogs ; | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find a suitable diet for my seniour lhasa that has kidney problems. I've always fed ... A: Cranberry canine dosage; SoJo home cooking mixes; Urinary infections in canine: Please give me an ... | |
| Cat diet pancreatitis ; | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 1/2 year old cat and she vomits at least once a week even on .5 steroids and .25 pepsid ... A: Yes - I have some ideas for you - we can provide you with some easy recipes... Also, you will need ... | |
| kidey problems and diet | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find a suitable diet for my seniour lhasa that has kidney problems. I've always fed ... A: Sure Angie - With kidney disease or chronic UTIs, I refer to the following foods: I would love for ... | |
| Dalmation food grain free dog food ; dogs digestion nuvet; | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have had a Dalmatian in the past and I was told that they have a sensitivity to corn. I looked ... A: Yes this breed has special needs with foods and supplements... Please look for the following in ... | |
| Finicky Eater | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a three-year-old shih tzu who weighs about 15 pounds. He has had a few teeth removed so I ... A: The Roll dog food you mentioned is a good one.... I sure do understand about the dental problem your ... | |
| Liver disease in a small cross Maltese; liver canine recipes; liver disease cooking for your dog; | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I am calling from Johannesburg, South Africa. Katy has just been diagnosed with liver disease after ... A: you are right about NuVET they can't service South Africa because of Customs problems in your ... | |
| Maltipoo puppy won't eat | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My maltipoo puppy (7 months old, 7 1/2 lbs.) won't eat. She is not acting sick or anything and ... A: too. How about giving her some Innova Pup food - the kind in the can. Offer a little dry kibble - as ... | |
| boxer puppies feeding and nuvet supplements..; | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have two five week old puppies that had to be taken from the mom at two weeks of age. I need to ... A: Puppy feeding / NuVet powder vitamins ; Dry kibble with formula: Please let me know if they are ... | |
| Itchy Dog supplements; itchy rash nuvet tabs; grain free foods ; | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2yr old black lab mix. She is 55lbs. I have her eating Iams Naturals Chicken Formula. ... A: Iams dog food review: NuVET Pet Tabs for allergy dogs ; lab with environmental allergies; Itchy lab ... | |
| dog with allergies!! nuvet helps; Benadryl canine dosage; | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: ! I have a two year old french bulldog who has issues with regular dog food. I was told by my vet ... A: ________________ French bulldogs - allergies __________________ Little Frenchie...and Elise, Please ... | |
| canine allergies and ear infections ; nuvet and grain free dog foods for allergies; | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a chow/lab mix that has chronic allergies. We have been to the vet over and over again. She ... A: _________ Grain-free feeding for Allergy Canine ______________ Hi again - Please let me know if you ... | |
| french bulldog allergy nuvet order code 81098 ; and flora force ; | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I just reasearhed and saw what u recommened for skin problems and allergies ,so i got the nu vet ... A: French bulldog NuVET Plus ; bulldog allergies; Frenchie allergies; Farm Stand Select dog food; JUST ... | |
| diet - weight loss with sojo grain free cooking ; | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a desexed 10year old female Jack Russell. I am careful with her diet but she is still very ... A: Wendy - here is a dog food you can make for a few months - helps to loose weight slowly... then, ... | |
| Dal with cystrals - need food recommendation | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a dalmatian with a current infection who is on an antibiotic. Was diagnosed with crystals - ... A: ___________ follow up - on foods/ supplements _____________ Hi - Let me know if I can be of more ... | |
| Liver Disease canine lactalose ; cancer-liver diet foods ; nuvet 1/2 dosages; | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old Lhasa Appso, Reggie. He is a joy and we love him. We found out approx 8 mths ... A: Here are some supplements that tend to help dogs with liver disease- worth a shot if you can get it ... | |
| Liver Disease recipes ; dog food recipes for liver failure; | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old Lhasa Appso, Reggie. He is a joy and we love him. We found out approx 8 mths ... A: Canine liver failure ; recipes for canine liver failure ; feeding for liver disease: Lisa - How are ... | |
| Corgi ? spasms in trachea?'; backwards sneezing ; | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: Last week I ordered NuVet tabs and Sojos food for my corgi female per your advice. This may not ne ... A: __________ Update on Corgi's spasm / sneezing ___________ Thanks for getting back to me at my ... | |
| Dry itchy Skin - Food allergies schnoodle dog; | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old schnoodlethat i started feeding Wellness super Mix for Puppies about 6 weeks ... A: ______________ Follow up on Schnoodle dog _________________ Please keep me posted on your food ... | |
| Dry itchy Skin - Food allergies schnoodle dog; | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old schnoodlethat i started feeding Wellness super Mix for Puppies about 6 weeks ... A: Dog Allergies and supplements; schnoodle dog with allergies; NuVET pet tabs for skin and coat; HOW ... | |
| Chloe, 2 year old pug (follow up question for 6/29) | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Chloe, as well as Guiness, have been on Natural Balance (Lamb and Duck formula) since then. ... A: ___________ follow up on Chloe the pug _________________ Hi - anymore info on Chloe? Anything I ... | |
| pancreatic immune deficiency diet sojo dog food mix; | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old lovely German Shepard female with pancreatic immune deficiency and am trying ... A: Grain free is wonderful for low fat diets - along with white meats added to the mix: SoJo free ... | |
| dog food for yorkie ; yorkie vitamins nuvet vitamins; solid gold, innova pup food ; | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a cairn terrier/yorkie mix and he does not like his dry dog food, what could I give him that ... A: there are many wet canned foods out on the market - The best ---- 1. Innova PUPPY 2. Wellness Pup ... | |
| Dog food for dalmation ; blue buffalo food review; | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Marie, I just got a dalmatian mix, 2 1/2 years old, from the rescue. She is a great dog but I am ... A: Why don't you continue the Blue but add some WET canned to the dry - use the same formula in the ... | |
| Protein dog foods ; innova evo dog food ; blue buffalo dog food; | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been hearing alot about the importance of the source of protein in dog food. What is ... A: Marie Peppers LPN MA Ask the Pet Nurse http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html ... | |
| Possible colitis in corgi ; flagyl canine dosage; | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a female 17 month old corgi. She has had bad diarreha, Vet put her on flagyl she itches ... A: ___________- Probiotics and NuVET supplements ______________ I am so glad you are going to try the ... | |
| Hot dog | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to determine the best nutritional balance for a hyperactive male labrador retriever ... A: yes, I agree that a small diet change is in order ... Add some BARKING at the MOON by solid gold to ... | |
| Salmon oil vitamin supplements | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 dogs...50lb mutt, 80lb gsd and 140lb great dane....i am wanting to add salmon oil pills to ... A: Here is the statement from the Grizzley Folks - Production of Grizzly Salmon Oil and general info: ... | |
| Protein | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been hearing alot about the importance of the source of protein in dog food. What is ... A: I like the following brands : excellent with no junk fillers like corn and rice. 1. Innova EVO ( ... | |
| Salmon oil vitamin supplements | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 dogs...50lb mutt, 80lb gsd and 140lb great dane....i am wanting to add salmon oil pills to ... A: Yummy chummies or Grizzley - You can buy them at some pet stores or on-line , too. The two dogs - ... | |
| puppy food for GSD puppy; | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I give my 4 mnth GSD puppy 3 time home made feed daily.my questions are following... 1)is chicken ... A: .. Mostly I do help with home-made food for dogs over 8 months old. Giving Cooked chicken and ... | |
| Looking for dog food for urinary crystals/no oats | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: My dog had both extremes of crystals & now eats Urinary SO (Royal Canin) but I don't like their ... A: __________ follow-up on Crystals in your dog's urine ___________ Let me know if you end up trying ... | |
| Dog food and Innova Puppy food; Evo dog food reviews: | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a great dane/black lab mix I found at the dog pound as a puppy 9 mos old. He is probably ... A: Also, add some pure canned pumpkin to his food 1 x per day - the No added sugar kind - just 1 ... | |
| Chloe- Pug, 2 years old on beneful food ; very poor food beneful; | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help. I adopted an 8 month old pug a couple years ago and have been in and out of ... A: Oh NO!!! The Iams was a poor choice but Beneful is awful and she just can't digest this product ... | |
| dog food for pom/chi's | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1.4 yr old pom chi and a 8.5 month old chichuahua(she is blind) i was wondering what dog ... A: ..... Yes, I can help! How about adding some SoJo home cooking to the program.. Much better than the ... | |
| chf canine ; dog food recipe meatballs; | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Buffy is 14 years old weighs 6- 7 pounds she is on azodel and heart meds. I have been giving her ... A: .. The cottage cheese is fine and the other ingredients seem fine, too. Kidney disorders = a low ... | |
| Puppy Chow For Older Dogs | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Someone told me today that giving my 12 year old Chow Chow, Purina Puppy Chow will burn out his ... A: There is too much protein in the pup chow for your dog. So, yes, if you can place him on Adult dog ... | |
| Dog food for english lab pup; nuvet english lab pup ; | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I am getting a new puppy this week (British Lab). Currenty they feed the dog Nutrisource large ... A: best wishes on your new pup.... The food Nutrisource is Ok - better than some and I would call it ... | |
| chf canine ; dog food recipe meatballs; | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Buffy is 14 years old weighs 6- 7 pounds she is on azodel and heart meds. I have been giving her ... A: You girl is getting old and she has heart disease. Sometimes it is very hard to get them to eat when ... | |
| English Bulldog Food Allergies | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: Our English Bulldog was on Blue Buffalo Chicken for awhile (she just turned 1) but then stopped ... A: - I wonder if your bullie is just sick of a certain food... I will refer you to a few that may get ... | |
| food/brand, mini schauzer; dog food recipe pancreatitis; | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: my mini schnauzer is 16 mo, 15 lbs, and has just recovered from acute pancreatitis. I have been ... A: NuVET follow up? How are you doing now: How is the home-cooking going... Let me know ? I love to ... | |
| food/brand, mini schauzer; dog food recipe pancreatitis; | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: my mini schnauzer is 16 mo, 15 lbs, and has just recovered from acute pancreatitis. I have been ... A: I can help your baby with pancreatitis.... Don't do any raw for this kid, cook all meats. Here is ... | |
| Nutro Natural Choice dry dog food | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a puppy he is 9 weeks, Lab/Vizsla mix and his wight is 10 and 1/2 lbs. My pup stool has been ... A: That may be the cause of the loose soft stools - Also, there could be a parasite probelm .. Bring in ... | |
| Homemade Alternative to GD Hill's Diet; home made dog food ; | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Several years ago out dog was diagnosed with kidney stones. The vet prescribed UD Science Diet. ... A: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Follow up - Dog Food Recipes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hi- Let me know if you need more ... | |
| Food for pit bull pup; nuvet pitbull pups ; Wellness puppy food; | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Because the dog food that my husband gives him in the can he want eat.And he isn't gaining any ... A: Puppy pitbull foods; feeding your puppy pitbull ; Need anymore help? Update: Hi- Let me know if ... | |
| canine oxalate stones treats and recipes; | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: Can you suggest a home cooked diet for a pet that has been operated on 2 times for oxalate stone ... A: Sure Kathryn, Ask your vet if this is an ok diet: We have had many dogs on this diet for oxalate ... | |
| shih tzu kidney diet canine ; Low Potassium Foods- sojo grain free mix: | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old shih tzu that has kidney stones. She is on medication through our vet and on a ... A: shih tzu with kidney disease; low potassium diet low phos; recipes and SoJo dog foods: Hi - I ... | |
| Dog food for Siberian Husky | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 week old puppy, we are giving him pedigree dry food for pups 1- 12 months. He does not ... A: You can give some pup formula mixed into the dry food / let it sit 5 minutes and serve- SO it is ... | |
| chihuahua with loose stool | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: i have been doing alot of research and find it to be all confusing. i have 2 chihuahuas one 11 ... A: the Science diet food is just an OK food and "home cooking" will be much better for both of your chi ... | |
| K/D Diet Hill's dog fodo and Cooking ; Suggestions for kidney disease dog food; | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: My dog is 5 years old, a 45lb very healthy mutt (probably with some pitt and rhodesian ridgeback and ... A: k/d hill's dog food diet; kidney diagnosis diet : pet nurse Marie: Hi - I would love to help... Did ... | |
| Doxie, no grain dog food low fat: sojos dog food mix: | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: We have a 1/2 regular dachshund..1/2 mini dachshund who needs to lose about 3 lbs. She must have a ... A: SoJo's green bag ( grain free mix)- YOU will be using only white meats for your dog - this SoJO's is ... | |
| Homemade Diet for Oxalate Stones | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Marie, Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. We have three (3) dogs; Smooth Fox ... A: ________________ follow up Australian Terrier diet _________________ Let me know if you use the SoJo ... | |
| shih tzu kidney stones getting stones; recipe home made dog food stones - canine stones - make your own food: | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: my 10 year shih tzu 19 ponds keeps getting stones she wont eat dog food i have been feeding her ... A: _______________-Kidney stones in shih tzu __________________ Hi - I am here to help - I can offer ... | |
| What to feed my chihuahua ; Science diet dog food reviews; | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently found an article about a chihuahua being allergic to science diet (throwing up, etc.) my ... A: Science Diet dog food review: Hello Amy - Yes, the corn and rice in the Science Diet can be a ... | |
| my jack russell terrier ; potty training puppy ; | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: when training my pet (10 weeks about 4.8 lbs.), is there a certain time when I can stop giving hi ... A: Well this is hard because the pup is only 10 weeks old. The odds are that he can't HOLD IT for more ... | |
| precription CD diet; recipes for home cooking alternatives to Hills c/d | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: My 5yr old Westie had some bladder stones removed last wk, and they have been sent for analysis. One ... A: It is good to wait for the results of the KIND of stones or crystals. Then, you can figure if the ... | |
| riley has a sudden rash | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: probably don remember and i know your more into diet but you were so informative about so much i was ... A: Increase his NuVET to 2 wafers per day for 5 days. Also, I bet it would be fine with your vet to ... | |
| Toy poodle urinary crystals diet; | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Our toy poodle is 11 years old, and has been on Hills dry CD for crystals in her urine since she ... A: Yes, the GRAIN free feeding and white meats added to the SoJo mix are fine for kidney stones and ... | |
| hello (could it be mange)?; probiotic treatment for mastiff; | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an old english mastiff, he was given to us by a friend we've had him for a month hes been a ... A: __________________ follow up Mastiff with Mange __________________ Natural options for mange.... Hi ... | |
| my dog want eat his food; dog food recipes; | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: june 3ed my dog will be 7 months old. for the past few months everything I have tried to feed him, ... A: Wow Cindy - I wonder if Hershey will like you cooking for him. We have a food called SoJo mix - you ... | |
| Toy poodle urinary crystals diet; | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Our toy poodle is 11 years old, and has been on Hills dry CD for crystals in her urine since she ... A: ********* updates ? *********** Please keep in contact with me - I would love to work with you and ... | |
| german shepherd feeding and vitamins; | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a 7 month old German shepherd pup and she only about 65 pounds but she is real short about 19 ... A: ********* Follow up on German shepherd feeding ******* Hi - Did you change over the food for your ... | |
| Yorkie-7lbs.-need help with special diet; | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7-year old, 7-pound male yorkie. 5-years ago, he had two surgeries to remove bladder ... A: Oh Sally, poor little Yorkie! Yes, contact me when he gets home and I will help you with a ... | |
| Pano in german shepherd; natural options in treating Pano: | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know your thoughts regarding Panosteitis or "pano." I noticed my 5 month old German ... A: ------------------ Update --------------------- Hi - Please let me know if you use any of my ... | |
| Home cooked diet for bladder stones | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: My Yorkie, Avery, had ammonium urate stones removed. He is now going to be tested for a liver shunt. ... A: Oh, poor little guy! Here is a recipe for you to cook at home: For dogs with stones: I would love ... | |
| Bichon Poodle Recipe | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a bichon poodle and am feeding her a homemade diet. Is there anything special that I should ... A: I would just offer water for the 24 hrs and then do chicken and white rice. I don't believe in ... | |
| Bichon Poodle Recipe | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a bichon poodle and am feeding her a homemade diet. Is there anything special that I should ... A: .. I would not change a thing! Good job. As for raw, I am not the one to ask - I don't feed raw ... | |
| food - canine feeding - picky dog recipe: | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: we found a king charles royal cavalier, has no chip and was a complete mess with matty ears and ... A: SoJos Dog food; home-cooking for your King Charles dog ; Hi Jennifer, wow- poor dog But SOOOOOO ... | |
| STRUVITE BLADDER STONES canine recipes; | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A PUG/DASH 6 YR OLD MIX. LAST MAY WE HAD A 3 CM STRUVITE BLADDER SURGICALLY REMOVED, SHE HAS ... A: ************ Follow up ************** Please let me know if you use the recipes... I love ... | |
| Eating Grass | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a dog from the Humane Society. He is 4 years old, GreatDane/Mixed not sure what the other ... A: Sometimes it does mean that they are missing something in the diet... can also mean nothing at all. ... | |
| Amount of Food for rescue pitbull mix; pitbull rescue feeding ; pitbull vitamins; | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I just got a Pittbull mixed with lab and I'm unsure of exactly how much food she should be eating ... A: __________ follow up _______ I am here to help - Let me know how you are doing with your new ... | |
| Baileys ongoing stomach issues/MCT's | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I believe you had answered some questions for me on Dogster.com and I was hoping you could help ... A: Follow up : LET me know if you need more help? Are you going to try the recipes? I am here is you ... | |
| probiotics- Cranberry kidney prevent kidney stones bichon; nuvet supplement bichons; sojo's dog food review; | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Do you think prebiotics in dog food will help prevent kidney stones? If not, what would help to ... A: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Follow up ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am here to help - let me know if my ... | |
| Hepatic Dog home made recipes; dog food recipes special needs; | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: what food you can recommend for hepatic dog; aside from the manufactured dog food such as hills and ... A: *****************Follow up on Hepatic Canine *************** Hello - Did you try any of the recipes ... | |
| Homemade food liver / hepatic canine; recipes for hepatic diagnosis; | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8yr old yorkie with recent elevated liver enzymes. Is currently taking SAMe for thirty ... A: Ok - your recipe is not bad at all - You were missing a good natural supplement like the NuVET - ... | |
| Homemade food liver / hepatic canine; recipes for hepatic diagnosis; | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8yr old yorkie with recent elevated liver enzymes. Is currently taking SAMe for thirty ... A: Good for you. I would send the I/D diet back - you don't want to use that if you can cook.. Ok - ... | |
| Boiled hamburger canine home cooking ; dog food cooking with sojo ; | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: my dog is a boykin spaniel and is 1 year she eats everything and has a hard time passing stuff some ... A: ..Beautiful hunting dogs! How about we try a few things for your gal. I would love for you to try ... | |
| Can a 3 five week's old puppy eat raw egg with its puppy food | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: A: Also, you could do the SoJo feeding - just add this to the dry dog food...SoJO is sooooo good...And ... | |
| Canine Bladder Stones | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: What can I do for my 7 year old chihuahua to prevent these stones/crystals? He has been on Royal ... A: _____________-Follow up _______________________ Canine Bladder stones: Hi Anne - did you try any of ... | |
| Raw diet | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old German Shepherd. I have started feeding him raw, but I also give him kibble ... A: There is a great mix called SoJo - here is the link - I know they sell this in many countries and ... | |
| recipes for dog food for kidney disease; UTI and kidney stones in dogs; | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I seen on a before post you had recipes to make your own dog food for dogs that are prone to kidney ... A: UPDATE - Glad to see you are going to try some Home cooking! Let me know if I can be of more help ... | |
| Renal/Liver/Thyroid shar-pei; shar-pei feeding SoJo mixes; homemade dog food; | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: My 5 year old Shar-Pei has renal and hepatic Amaloyd, along with thyroid problems.We have been ... A: _____________ Follow up _______________ Hi Steven - Did you try the SoJo home cooking? ~~any ... | |
| Urine crystals canine ; urinary health supplements for canines; UTI; Hills Prescripton diet; | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: My dog has been on Hills Prescription Diet C/D food for many years now due to urine crystals. Is ... A: Let me know if you want to feed home cooking. The Problem with the Hill's C/D is it puts on weight ... | |
| food allergies sojo dog food; canidae dog food review; | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: i have a shih tzu 3 yrs. old. i believe it is skin allergiis due to food. can i feed him canned fish ... A: if your baby has food allergies, please get a commercial dog food made for that problem.. How about ... | |
| Dog Food for English mastiff; mastiff supplements and oils; | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a male English Mastiff named Huckleberry that just turned 6 months old and weighs about 95 ... A: !! I wonder if you raise up his feeding area / "raise up" the dishes - then he will take in LESS ... | |
| French Mastiff not eating; sojo dog food parvo puppy; nuvet parvo puppy ; | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Before parvo weight 20lbs after parvo weight 9lbs He is drinking but I am having trouble getting him ... A: -------------Follow up -------------- How is your kid doing? Did you try the new food? Need any ... | |
| Collapsed Trachea Yorkie; pet Nurse Marie can help yorkies...! | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey I have a yorkie named toby and he is 2 years old..I am very stressed and worried bc I love him ... A: YOUR vet sounds like he/she is doing a good job! Don't worry about the heart as long as you are ... | |
| kidney disease dog food | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: We are looking for recipes to make home made food for our american bulldog mix with kidney disease. ... A: Sure, I would love to help you! Does your dog have stones and if so what kind? How long has your ... | |
| Dog food for a lab/great dane puppy. | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a puppy that is a Lab/3/4 Great Dane. And was told that it will not get bigger then the lab ... A: Sometimes PUPPY foods make DANE's legs ( bones ) grow too fast. Now, the ones I sure do like are ... | |
| dog foods Evo Core; Merrick ; Solid Gold Dog Food; NuVET Vitamins; | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: she is 2 year old golden retriever ( sorry i don't know how much she weights). i wanted to know how ... A: Solid Gold Dog Food ; Wellness Formual ; Merrick dog food ; Follow up - Mely, Just wondering what ... | |
| Food Allergies and Struvite stones | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old Puggle who recently developed a case of struvite stones. He has already been ... A: the Tuna and rice meal is for one meal of YOUR sized dog's needs....Give or take a little... Make ... | |
| my shih tzu male marking : uti infection : | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: he seems to always be lifting leg and peeing, but sometimes nothing comes of it and sometimes just a ... A: Could your boy be marking his territory? Some males tend to lift the leg and only a drop will come ... | |
| Food Allergies and Struvite stones | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old Puggle who recently developed a case of struvite stones. He has already been ... A: Yes, I am glad you contacted me ... Don't give( that awful Hills Product to your baby - He will end ... | |
| I have two 8 month old Great Dane females | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have two 8 month old female Great Dane Puppies(lol). I recently found out that the Dog food I was ... A: Solid Gold is a great food but the change over was a shock to the system... Here is what you can do ... | |
| Best Food for my puppy ; blue buffalo is a good dog food; | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old puppy and we have been feeding him Blue Buffalo. The vet suggested now that we ... A: puppy and blue buffalo dog food ; puppy feeding ; Diana ; Sorry but your vet is just trying to ... | |
| good diet for mastiff pup with demodex ; mange mites nuvet plus ; Solid Gold Barking at the MOON; | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old English mastiff puppy, named Delia, absolute doll. She's 56 lbs, with her ... A: ( FOLLOW UP) -- I am here to help: Please contact me by my private e-mail if you need more help ... | |
| Urine Crystals jack russell; cranberry dosage canine; NuVET Plus Dosage for UTI: | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a Jack Russell, called Dolly, 6 years old, unsure of weight, I would guess approximately ... A: Follow up - from Pet Nurse Marie: *********** Did you try the cranberry and new food? I sure hope ... | |
| bones- cleaning teeth ; nylabone dog treats ; nuvet plus for teeth; | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Do bones help clean a dog's teeth? If so what would you recommend for toy or small breeds to chew on ... A: I love the nylabone products: Great to chew on and they have some that clean the teeth, too! SEE ... | |
| Shih-tzu with UTI; struvites; crystals in urine; SoJo natural dog food diet; | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me. I have an 8 yr old female shih-tzu who is dealing with fairly severe ... A: Commercial dog foods with high grains are one of the main causes of crystals and UTIs.... A Holistic ... | |
| Shih-tzu with UTI; struvites; crystals in urine; SoJo natural dog food diet; | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me. I have an 8 yr old female shih-tzu who is dealing with fairly severe ... A: sounds like you have been doing a good job with the Vit C, Probiotics, oils, ACV and others....... ... | |
| NuVET Pet Wafers will Explode your pitbulls' muscle mass....: | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: when she got there her doctor looked at her and she said she is health and give to me pet-cal for ... A: Jason, It will take some time and good food to get her back to muscle and bulk. Right now her body ... | |
| Bulldog Food problem | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: We have a one year old 30(kgs)english bulldog. We stay in Seychelles and had been feeding him with ... A: .. Royal Canine is not the best for your bullie kid... It has a bunch of fillers and junk...Sorry - ... | |
| My dog keeps biting and chewing his lower back... | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I was referred to you by someone on dogster.com. My dog is 10 years old and for the past 6 years or ... A: com Folks told you to stop by. Yes, I would be glad to help you two..... It could be food related ... | |
| grain free dog food pug; Wellness Core review; Merrick grain free food ; Pet Nurse Marie can help : | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 month old pug Roxie that gains weight very very easily and is not very active. Roxie ... A: !! Yes, the Wellness Core is a wonderful food - keep using that food and add some green beans to her ... | |
| My dog has Pancreatitis ; dog food for pancreatisis; | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: my boxer "Waldo" is 5 years old. He weights approximately 90lbs. Since he's been a baby, he has had ... A: The pancreatitis is related to high fat content. Did you give him table foods or pig ears often. ... | |
| Calcium Oxalate Bladder Stone recipes: | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I saw a post where you said you had recipes for a diet for a chihuahua that had stones. I am very ... A: Follow up - Calcium Bladder stones and crystals: HOW is the little one doing with "home" cooking? ... | |
| Boston terrier with gas ; dog smells; dog foods for bostons; nuvet tabs; Silver Shiled for canines; | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: what to feed to reduce the bad gas in my Boston terrier.I know its a Boston thing but can it be ... A: This will help with digestion and possible excess yeast in the intestines.... Flora Force / ... | |
| dog food chi; overweight dog? ; pet nurse marie nuvet | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: i just got a three year old chihuahua its a boy about thirteen pounds. I was wondering how much he ... A: I wonder if your boy is slightly overweight? YOU may want to feed him this wonderful food and mix it ... | |
| dog food reviews pet nurse marie ; how about Chicken Soup brand | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: 5 APBT 3 German Shepherds. Right now we are feeding Purina Dog Chow. my vet thinks it's a good dog ... A: Wow Susan , I sure do understand your concern about the food and about $$$$, too! HOW about you ... | |
| food reviews with pet nurse marie or recipes... | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Peppers, I have 2 dogs,a long hair Chihuahua and a long hair Dachshund/Papain(I'm guessing). My Dash ... A: Yes, I understand your concern about dog food choices. So many to choose from .... Here are a few ... | |
| Hot Spots Collie / NuVET for hot spots, Acidophilus 1 Billion CFUs | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: Marie, I Love Wasilla ! Here's my problem. Rough Collie, 5 years old, weighs 98 pounds, have had ... A: I bet your Collie has some Environmental Allergies besides the food allergies. I would love to help ... | |
| Calcium Oxalate Stone canine diet; recipes home-made oxalate stone; Hills or Royal Canine; | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: My 4-year old chihuahua just had a bladder stone surgery about one week ago. The stone was sent to ... A: YOUR baby needs a home-made diet or the Hill's Brand ( or Royal Canine Brand for stones....) YOUR ... | |
| Calcium Oxolate Stones/ dog food recipes/ home-made dog food; nu-vet plus | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My male schnauzer age 7 had 3 stones removed from his penis along with being neutered due to ... A: Follow-up on Calcium Stones with Schnauzer boy.... ******** Did you try the recipe for Calcium ox ... | |
| Pom Hair Loss / How about a food change ( Innova ) and Some Vitamin E / and NuVET Plus | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My little Pom is losing her hair. She seems healthy, the vet thinks it may be a 'skin' problem. ... A: Susan, Yes, I would love to make a food change over with your kids. Can you find some Wellness Core ... | |
| Canine Diet for Struvite Crystal ; pet nurse marie recipes for struvites; | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a little mix pound puppy, I'm guessing there is a little maltese and poodle in the woodpile. ... A: here is a recipe to help - you can do the Hills and mix some of this home-made into the Hill's ... | |
| dog foods, nuvet wafers, activia yogurt | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: We adopted a 14 mo old terrier/shitsu mix. I have read and been told that dry food is the best dogs ... A: Well, Sandy, They have now proven that Dry food is not better than Wet food for dogs and cats. YES, ... | |
| Science Diet Alternative / Kidney disease canine | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I've had my Yorkie on Science Diet U/D for about 3 years now. They recently increased their prices ... A: Well, I understand your concern about the Science Diet price increase. The only other ... | |
| Shit-Zu Diet | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old Shit-Zu. My question is related to diet. I like to feed her only dog food and ... A: . A small amount of pizza crust is ok. No bacon, sausage or steak bones.. ~~~~ eggs are fine a few ... | |
| Dog diet/ Home made dog food recipes and NuVET Plus WAFERS | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old mini poodle.He has always been a terrible eater. For the longest time I am ... A: ..SEE if he will eat this: This is a re-print : if you want to book - buy it here: ... | |
| Special Diet for Bichon with Bladder Stones / NuVET vitamins and recipes | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: My Bichon is 6 years old, 14lbs, and was recently diagnosed with calcium oxalate stones (2) in his ... A: Sure Cheryl- I would love to help .... This stone is much easier to deal with then the sturvites ... | |
| Dogs underweight / NuVET supplements and Barking at the Moon Food | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple cocker spaniels that came down with ringworm and then staph. It got very bad and ... A: Yes, Sasha! I would love to help you and your cocker spaniels.... How about you add some Solid Gold ... | |
| Dog food reviews: Pet Nurse Marie ( Innova , Wellness, Solid gold and more: | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: What are the top holistic, Grain-free dry dog food. ANSWER: Hello Sheri, I would be glad to help ... A: YOUR Doberman need to be on puppy food at least 4-5 more months. Then, later on the two kids can ... | |
| struvite stones | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: My bichons vet.gave me a list of human snacks I could give my dog to help prevent any reoccuring ... A: Here are a few recipes for dogs with struvite stones.... Again, this is also related to infections ... | |
| tear stains/ Yes, Maltese Tear Stains / NuVET and Metronidazole | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old Maltese,7 pounds. I tried "Angel Eyes" for a month and didn't see much ... A: Sure, I will tell you what helped my Maltese and cured her of some tear stains. We never did the ... | |
| canine kidney - recipes for kidney disease | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: My male dachshund 9.5 years old, just recovering from serious cystitis. Couldnt pee - was at vets ... A: Here are some - see if your vet will let you feed them... Egg and Potato Diet (Low-protein, ... | |
| 2 month old Pitbull Puppy having rashes | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: My 2 month old pitbull puppy has weird skin rashes under his armpits in the front legs and behind. ... A: Sure, Yes, may be allergies, take a visit to the vet if my help doesn't work for you kid. YES, this ... | |
| bichon frise with recurrent struvite stones | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old female bichon who has had two surgeries over the last year for multiple ... A: check out Amazon.com look for: There is a very good book called Home-Prepared Dog & Cat Diets: The ... | |
| bichon frise with recurrent struvite stones | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old female bichon who has had two surgeries over the last year for multiple ... A: I don't believe there is another formula for her unless you cook your own food: I can give you a ... | |
| home made dog food | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old pit bull mix breed neutered male puppy named Eddy. He weights about 30 lbs. I ... A: Boy, I wish you were my MOM!!! You are doing a great job and you are correct about the Science Diet ... | |
| 4 year old Lab with itching | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old female lab with intense anal itching and paw chewing. I did take her to the ... A: I would love to help you and your lab! This is a very common problem and I can help you and your ... | |
| Sheltie that eats poop | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: we have two male shelties, about 14 mos old. One recently developed the nasty habit of eating his ... A: .. Don't change it... Also, Shelties are known to have joint and leg problems as they get older, so ... | |
| Sheltie that eats poop | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: we have two male shelties, about 14 mos old. One recently developed the nasty habit of eating his ... A: I have some help for you.... Give this kid some cooked zucchini - about two teaspoons in his food ... | |
| bitting and scratching pup | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 9 wks old lab pup. For past 10 she is continuously bitting herself even after giving her ... A: I am wondering if she has Mange. Please let a vet take a look at her. After you see the vet I would ... | |
| golden Retriever feeding / NuVET vitamins? | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me the site for golden retreivers? I can't seem to find it. You have helped me before ... A: Yes, the site you are looking for is : Golden Retrievers: Parents of goldens and more: golden ... | |
| Lhasa dog feeding tips | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: What should we give to a dog of lhasa breed to eat? ANSWER: Hello Robert, How old is your dog? ... A: Robert, we need to get her eating some dog food or make some: here is a great site : Teaches you ... | |
| Malamute Food Help | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Have an 8 month old Malamute. Only had normal stools from about 5-6 months old on Eukanuba Large ... A: Ok, Let's keep the Lamb and rice for now but add some Innova EVO dog food to your brand.....YOU can ... | |
| Lhasa dog feeding tips | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: What should we give to a dog of lhasa breed to eat? ANSWER: Hello Robert, How old is your dog? ... A: Well he needs to have some dog food or you can make your own... Eating an egg with milk will not do ... | |
| Malamute Food Help | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Have an 8 month old Malamute. Only had normal stools from about 5-6 months old on Eukanuba Large ... A: I am wondering if your dog have an overgrowth of yeast in his system... What are you currently ... | |
| Broken leg | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: My Yorkie broke his leg on Oct. 16. He had a pin put in. On Jan. 7 the cast was removed. He ... A: Nu JOINT plus is sold by many Holistic VETS - Call tomorrow and ask Joan to send you a trial - Take ... | |
| Broken leg | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: My Yorkie broke his leg on Oct. 16. He had a pin put in. On Jan. 7 the cast was removed. He ... A: Yes, tell your vet the concerns you have and ask if there were any post op exercises ( ROM ) that ... | |
| Broken leg | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: My Yorkie broke his leg on Oct. 16. He had a pin put in. On Jan. 7 the cast was removed. He ... A: Did your vet send you home with some instructions on ROM - range of motion exercises with this ... | |
| Calcium Oxalate Stones | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My 1 1/2 year old yorkie just had surgery to remove stones from his bladder. They ended up being ... A: Sure glad the surgery went well. Very common problem in Yorkies...... Here are some good foods you ... | |
| Dog Food - Itching dog / How about Innova EVO food | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My dog Mya is 2 years old. She scratches all the time...I've taken her to the vet and he told me it ... A: Oh Boy! I wish the vet told you about the grains and corns that are in the Purina Dog Chow. YES, I ... | |
| 6yr old male German Shepherd | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the best commercial food and home cooked diet for our 100 pound(large, not overweight) ... A: Solid gold has a good product - you can continue with that. Glad you did see your local vet for the ... | |
| 6yr old male German Shepherd | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the best commercial food and home cooked diet for our 100 pound(large, not overweight) ... A: I would love to help your and your boy. The Royal Canine Dog food has a bunch of fillers that cause ... | |
| Dog Food - Itching | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My dog Mya is 2 years old. She scratches all the time...I've taken her to the vet and he told me it ... A: Lacie, I can help! Glad you did see the vet for a diagnosis... Yes, I would make a food change, add ... | |
| BARKING DASCHOUND/YORKIE | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: MY DASCHOUND/YORKIE IS ABOUT TWO YEARS OLD AND WEIGHTS APPROX. 11 LBS, WE HAVE HAD HIM SINCE AUG. I ... A: Look under dog behavior at our All Experts site: NOW - some good fruits: a small amount of apple, ... | |
| German Shepherd | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I am in the process of buying a 8 week old German Shepherd dog from an experienced Schutzhund ... A: great, a new puppy! The royal Canin dog food is OK... I fed it to my dogs until I realized there ... | |
| deafness in older dogs | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: is there an "average" age for a large breed dog to lose their hearing? My senior Golden retriever ... A: I would have a vet check out the ear for any foreign body or excessive wax build up. You can't rule ... | |
| Boston terrier skin trouble | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: male, 22months old, 16.7 Lbs. I have owned him about six months, He came to me haveing just ... A: Poor little Rams! I may be able to help along with your Vet, too. I would think the Ivermectin can ... | |
| Pom with Sinuses | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: We have a 7 year old pomeranian who is a bit overweight(27 lbs). She is on thyroid and heart ... A: Ok, she needs to get something better than the Kibbles n bits - that is Awful...Sorry, no other way ... | |
| Pom with Sinuses | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: We have a 7 year old pomeranian who is a bit overweight(27 lbs). She is on thyroid and heart ... A: Patty - HOW awful for your little POM kid!! Yes, I have some ideas for this little one: First What ... | |
| canine diet | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: What do you think of a raw diet for canines? I am thinking holistic, whole prey model. A: I am not "up" on Raw at all. I feed holistic dog foods as close to raw - Innova EVO or Wellness ... | |
| Bladder Stones and UTI's | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm so surprised today to find my 1 1/2 year old Bichon/ShiTzu female dog and buddy has a large ... A: here they are: BEST wishes and Glad your Shandy made it through the surgery well.... Dog Food ... | |
| hot spots, allergy problems | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: My 7 yr old (pure bred) lab has hot spots and ear troubles in the winter. He swims in our pool ... A: *** Seems like your kid may have a yeast over growth related to Environmental Allergies. Labs are ... | |
| changing dog food | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old female Cavalier King Charles. She is currently on Iams dry dog food but has ... A: Pam, I am not a fan of the Iams brand at all. It is an ok food, nothing special about it. YOU can ... | |
| Bad breath | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a chihuahua she is 5 months old and only weighs 2-3 pounds I have a hard time getting her to ... A: Oh Boy!!! Yes, I am glad your wrote to me. Please get her off the pedigree and pick a holistic ... | |
| PIT BUlls | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I have tow pit bulls Tiger $ red nose/brindle and Angel Blue nose. Angel 2, I read once of the ... A: ..She is more apt to catch a virus at the vet/boarding facility. Also, the excess stress of ... | |
| cystals in dogs urine | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently took my 2yr old Mini schnauzer princess(12lbs) to he vet because I noticed she was very ... A: I understand your concern about this. No, don't feed raw at this point. How about you feed the ... | |
| German Shepherd | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 year ols female german shepherd amd she weight about 63lbs, she looks very skinny, when ... A: Ghali - I do have some foods for your gal... The Eukanuba is not one I would choose for her. Are ... | |
| Bladder Stones and UTI's | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm so surprised today to find my 1 1/2 year old Bichon/ShiTzu female dog and buddy has a large ... A: Feeding raw is good for many dogs but in this situation your mix may not have been correct. When ... | |
| Lump | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I've talked to you in the past about my dog Tex who is 5yrs old. He had bad skin ... A: Don't worry ! Monday will be fine. Still sounds like fluids. You know, fluids can get very hard ... | |
| food allergy | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a 8 year old chihuahua that is allergic to food. I don't know what the condition is called ... A: I am not fond of the Hill's products but this one is very good and one that will reduce your VET ... | |
| pug hernia | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: Marie, I notice you have experience with pugs. I recently adopted a brindle pug (so cute!) from a ... A: If he has an abscessed tooth or major decay, then yes have the teeth or tooth pulled. Also, if he ... | |
| MY DOG"S DIET/DIARRHEA | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a Jack Russell Terrier 5yrs old and he has had diarrhea the past couple days w/a little red ... A: the diarrhea can mean virus or just poor diet.... Also, when the intestines are OVER worked, you ... | |
| hypo-allergetic dog food | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: i have 3 dogs...11 year old lab w/major allergies,skin issues & arthritis in the spine.....9 month ... A: the Duck and Potato of Natural Balance is a good food. It will help with allergies to foods. To ... | |
| dog vitamins | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: are dog vitamins beneficial for real, and if so what is a good multi-vitamin i can give 2 adult dogs ... A: A good supplement is a must in any doggie's diets.... The foods have vitamins in them but are ... | |
| weight gains | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a litter of five month old bluepit bulldogs and i feed them Good Dog 21 Complete and they ... A: Give them the food you feed now plus add some BARKING at the Moon by Solid Gold - Mix the two foods ... | |
| 50lbs down to 20lbs | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Beagle mix age 15. She has lived a year losing a lot of weight. She has been tested several times ... A: Oh Boy Jennie- Beagle mix at age 15 is a good long life. Sounds like she has been lucky so far. ... | |
| puppy crying wolf | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: Its linda<Rileys mom the little stinker is doing good but his pooing schedual is all his own.I take ... A: Most of them will upset his belly or give him diarrhea. YOU don't want that... Next, the poop ... | |
| Dog with crystals in urine | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: My dog is an 8 year old female of no specific breed (she came from a shelter). She is 45-50lb. She ... A: the Science Diet is loaded with fillers and is an average food. The Royal Canin is a little better ... | |
| Dog biscuits | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing again about Tex (skin allergies on Wellness Core). Your probably getting tired of ... A: Another option is to add a dash or two of Parmesan Cheese on top for taste... --go to my friend at ... | |
| Dog Food | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I talked to you a couple of weeks ago when i asked you a good dog food brand. You told me the Halo ... A: I have some suggestions - I would refer you to Innova Senior Formula - dry and wet - YOU can get ... | |
| Riley did it again | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: riley had gotten hold of a plastic tupperware lid buy the time i realized he had chewed a good ... A: I am glad Riley is getting big and strong - I am sure the NuVET Plus is making a big difference... ... | |
| Dog food, bladder stones | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: My Silky Terrier, Toby, has had 2 surgeries within 16 months for bladder stones. After the 1st ... A: The only thing that will work is a home cooked diet - you will make his food weekly and freeze it. ... | |
| rileygot issues | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I dont know if I told you last time that Riley went to the doc and he said he had (round worms) and ... A: Linda, this happens all the time - The mom gave it to Riley thru her milk. It is not the breeders ... | |
| A natural food option for Bladder stones | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: My 7 year old 12lb Yorkshire Terrier Kiwi recently had surgery to remove bladder stones and per the ... A: .. I would refer you to the following plan No treats unless you can make them yourself - the link ... | |
| dog with loose stool | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: Our pitt bull puppy of 10months has a loose stool. we just got her about a month ago. she is great ... A: please answer the following questions for me: 1. What food are you feeding now and what have you ... | |
| Calcium Oxalate Stones | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I wrote you back in May about my dog Monkey, miniature schnauzer. She had bladder stones, which ... A: As far as dog foods go Innova Evo would be excellent for your little Monkey...The FRR food is very ... | |
| Riley and Kacey | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I dont know if in the confusion we mixed up the two pets problem Riley is not getting mineral oil he ... A: glad that Riley is not on Mineral Oil.. Sorry, I am mixing up the two kids.. Ok, Mineral Oil can ... | |
| regarding riley | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: puppy delema again,riley was chewing a rawhide bone about 3inches long with two knobby ends im sure ... A: Oh Linda! Riely had a serious allergic reaction to the bee. Ask your vet for an EPI Pen - this is ... | |
| regarding riley | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: puppy delema again,riley was chewing a rawhide bone about 3inches long with two knobby ends im sure ... A: As for flea treatments - Natural is the way to go! Neem Oil sprays and other Natural Holistic ... | |
| Riley bones | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: It seems their may be some uncertainty weather riley ate the entire knot on each end of the rawhide ... A: Linda - I answered this questions in another note that had referrals for your cat's needs. The only ... | |
| Hair loss | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I own a four year old male Yorkie named Albie. He weighs appx. 11 pounds and is a very very light ... A: ... As for feeding homemade, it is great if you have the time. Also, you do need to add many ... | |
| Hair loss | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I own a four year old male Yorkie named Albie. He weighs appx. 11 pounds and is a very very light ... A: Wow!!! How awful for you and little Albie!!!! I have some suggestions for you. Will he eat ... | |
| regarding riley | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: puppy delema again,riley was chewing a rawhide bone about 3inches long with two knobby ends im sure ... A: I don't think it will be a problem. Watch his poop to see if it comes out... As for the rawhides, ... | |
| dog spitting up yellow bile | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: me again! This time I realize about 3 different times, spitting up small I'd say 2-3 inch circles of ... A: .. Virus in the belly OR your dog is making too much acid in the belly. If you want - tomorrow give ... | |
| Evict DS wormer | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I just bought this medication and gave my 2.5 pound, 8mo old chihuahua. I gave him 1/2 cc and am ... A: Looks like the bottle says " 5 cc for every 10 lbs of body weight" You should be giving 1 cc and not ... | |
| Dog Nutrition | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: Can dogs consume olive oil and protein powder A: Extra virgin olive oil is fine at 1 teaspoon per day. I like to have pets get Salmon oil rather ... | |
| Dalmatian Diet | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7 week old pure bred Dalmatian and I really have 2 questions. First, at what age should I ... A: Best wishes on the new dalmation baby! I am not up on the " raw " feeding. I will give you the info ... | |
| NUTRITION FOR ADULT GERMAN SHEPHERD MALE DOG. (6YEARS) | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: Good day, Can you provide some of the basic information for me regarding what type of nutrients and ... A: Here are some links for you to review. Yes, your are correct about avoiding too much rice and ... | |
| mini schnauzer stones | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: my 8 year old female has developed stones (calcium they think, she was xrayed) and one in her kidney ... A: Here is a good link for people that cook home made Special Dog Foods... Special needs dogs and ... | |
| my Llasa Apso and eating | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: Ihave an 8 yr old Llasa Apso named Jack. We adopted him from a city pound back in October. We are ... A: Jack is 8 yrs old..... he can eat the wet food it he likes... I understand your concern on the wet ... | |
| What kind of food is better for my 8 month german shperd/st bernard mix | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Today my husband and I went to a pet market the told us that the food we gave to my puppy It was not ... A: Nicole... hello.... glad you wrote to me about Neika. I am also glad the pet store told you that she ... | |
| Feeding | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm wanting to change my Bulldogs food. He is currently on Asda hero puppy food with added mixer and ... A: I am in the USA and we do not have that food. I did get a link for you to review on Asda Hero: ... | |
| My mini schnauzers bladder stones. | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: My dog, Monkey has bladder stones. I am going to find out what kind they are. My dog generally is ... A: Yes, evo may be good but the protein is on the higher side due to the fact that it is 99 % meats. ... | |
| My mini schnauzers bladder stones. | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: My dog, Monkey has bladder stones. I am going to find out what kind they are. My dog generally is ... A: A very special Diet is in order for bladder stones. The Hills is fine for a short period of time... ... | |
| Best Dog Food | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a five pound Shih Tzu who is six months old and does not have any health problems to date. My ... A: Peggy: Tear Stains: NuVET will help to reduce or even get rid of the TEAR stains... It is a diet ... | |
| Best Dog Food | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a five pound Shih Tzu who is six months old and does not have any health problems to date. My ... A: Yes, you are correct in being concerned about her foods. The Canidae is an excellent choice... Yes, ... | |
| Purina Puppy Chow | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering i have a 9wk old pit bull and i have been feeding her purina puppy chow is that a ... A: .. (if you can afford it) Anything like Wellness Formula little bites ( pup food) or Solid Gold WEE ... | |
| canine urinary problem diet | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a little Shih Tzu that is about 10 years old. We had stones removed from her bladder a year ... A: .. Ask your vet what they have in that catagory. Be very careful this time and follow the VET's ... | |
| great dane puppy | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: i am fostering a 12 week old great dane puppy who was neglected by previous owner,a dnhe desperatly ... A: Well If you don't have much $$$, then Pedigree will be ok. I don't like the brand but it will give ... | |
| eating habits | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: was dogsitting my sons 6month lab who the night was dropped off stop eating his dry dog food. We ... A: sounds odd? Did you ask your son if the dog has given him any trouble with eating the food? Just ... | |
| Grain Free Diet? | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I have an 11 month old Bichon Frise. She's been eating Innova Dry Puppy since she was 10 weeks old. ... A: Next: How about mixing the Innova EVO ( adult) with the natural Balance Fish and Sweet potato??? ... | |
| what is the daily protein requirement for dogs? | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: We have a 12 year old Golden Retriever, Pockets, who has had canine epilepsy, and now needs to loose ... A: You may want to find a site where people cook the dog's food like you do... Here is a list of ... | |
| bee pollen | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: how are you? my question is i recently purchased bee pollen in tablet form. The ingredients read: ... A: .. be careful: read below: Bee Pollen: One of the "superfoods", bee pollen contains an incredible ... | |
| chi | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old chihuahua. I feed him on a schedule but at times he doesn't eat. Should I free ... A: Chi doggies need to eat 2-3 x per day or they can get hypoglycemic ( low blood sugar).. I would not ... | |
| vegetables for dogs | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: My dog is on a diet. 1/2 cup food twice a day. She always seems hungry. My friends pug was on the ... A: Your little pug can have green beans ... Pugs and others love green beans. Buy the kind in the ... | |
| ACV, Baking Soda, Tearstains, Bichon frise! | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a bichon frise who's 11 months and 10 lbs. She gets tearstains and we heard that ... A: Well, she can be put on the adult food now. You can mix the regular Innova adult with the Innova ... | |
| dog food | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: what is the best dog food for a doberman pincher,one year old,that is grain free. i have him on ... A: .. They remain pups until they are 2 to 2.5 yrs old.. As for a great grain free food - Innova EVO is ... | |
| ACV, Baking Soda, Tearstains, Bichon frise! | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a bichon frise who's 11 months and 10 lbs. She gets tearstains and we heard that ... A: You can give her problems with the body's balance acid/ph levels. Make sure your little one is on a ... | |
| Stiffer Stool | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a pug that is 4 years old and about 20 lbs. My pug seems to be having problems expressing his ... A: let's make some changes with this little Pug... I love pugs.....!!!! First - Can you buy some ... | |
| weight gain | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 16 month old min pin (male) he's very light and I want him to gain some weight. He eats his ... A: .! I get a few here at my Doggie Hotel : The Doggie Chalet. All the min pins I have cared for ... | |
| wet food | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: My 6 month old chihuahua is not eating his dry food anymore. Is it wise to mix wet can food to his ... A: Yes, most Chi owners do mix a little wet on top of the dry. If you feed him 2 x per day ... Just put ... | |
| Bengal smell | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: Marie, I have the most wonderful Bengal neutered male cat 1 1/2 years old; about 16 lbs. When he ... A: Ok, Well... Glad he was checked for diabetes... could it be the food he is on.. the Iams has a bunch ... | |
| Bengal smell | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Marie, I have the most wonderful Bengal neutered male cat 1 1/2 years old; about 16 lbs. When he ... A: The urine smell is overpowering? If that is the case then could he have a crystal probem with his ... | |
| Chihuahua (Fancy) | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: she is a female about 10 years old. she has been yelping (single yelp) out of the blue sitting or ... A: If she is having seizures again, you may want to get her back on some meds... The Phenobarbital is a ... | |
| Chi | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old chihuahua. Why do most people say to feed him at least 3 times a day and after ... A: .. You can " free " feed if your chi will save some food... It the little one eats too much at one ... | |
| Food | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old chihuahua and I've noticed today he is continuously farting.(it's not stink, ... A: I have a little chi too... Miss Priscilla! The gas situation means that the food is not being ... | |
| Chihuahua (Fancy) | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: she is a female about 10 years old. she has been yelping (single yelp) out of the blue sitting or ... A: Windy- I hope all went well with your Chihuahua- My miss Priscilla - my 7 pound chi loves NuVET ... | |
| Shih-Tzu feeding | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: Our dog is a Shi-Tzu female, 31/2 years old, 12 lbs. Sometimes she vomits yellow bile when her ... A: The bile thing can be reduced or even cured with 2-3 small feedings per day. Is she eating at ... | |
| crystal in urine | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: My vet changed my female boxers who is gonna be 6 in june form blue buffalo dog food to hills ... A: I would put your dog on a Canned Food such as Innova. ***The reason is because they contain more ... | |
| water | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I feed my 6 month oldchihuahua twice a day. I realise he drinks alot of water, should i let him ... A: The food you are feeding is fine. Please take him off of puppy food around 10 months old. You can , ... | |
| water | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I feed my 6 month oldchihuahua twice a day. I realise he drinks alot of water, should i let him ... A: ..I have a little Chi , too. Miss Priscilla is now 2 years old. Let him drink water anytime. Have ... | |
| my great dane shes 2 | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: when we give her food we heat up her kibbles so they expand then feed it to her, sometimes we put ... A: Well, all three answers are correct. The main thing to remember is to wait some time after a Dane ... | |
| my great dane shes 2 | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: when we give her food we heat up her kibbles so they expand then feed it to her, sometimes we put ... A: Glad to hear you are letting her kibble dog food expand before you feed your great dane.... The ... | |
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