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| Dog and pee | 11/19/2009 |
Q: i have a 1 and a half yr old dog he is a sharpay golden husky mix and we got him from the pound a ...
A: Pushing a dog's nose into the pee is not only ineffective but damaging to the psychological nature ...
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| Peeing | 11/13/2009 |
Q: My girlfriends male dog continues to go around the house and lift his leg to mark his territory. ...
A: I apologize for the delay but I just lost my dog and I've not been on the computer. The first line ...
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| Hand shyness | 11/12/2009 |
Q: My dog is very hand shy everyone tells me it is a sign of abuse I am not sure. I just really want ...
A: The best way to a dog's heart is through food, so have your friends feed your dog a delicious treat ...
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| my chocolate labrador | 11/10/2009 |
Q: by 2 days. but today whilst at work she has been very poorly, sickness and diarrhea. when i went to ...
A: You are right to worry. This beautiful dog is in excruiating pain, unable to stand properly, ...
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| puppy Behavior | 11/9/2009 |
Q: My puppy is Lab/Vizla and he is 8 months old. I am having him fixed. And I heard that after I get ...
A: You are doing the right thing in having your puppy neutered. Neutering will not change a dog's ...
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| My Dog Hates my Puppy | 11/7/2009 |
Q: We Have Just Brought home a 9 week old Female Lab puppy and we already have 2 older dogs, 1 - 12 ...
A: Please do not allow your puppy to be abused by your Collie. You may end up with a host of problems, ...
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| Malnutritioned dog | 11/6/2009 |
Q: hey we just found a small dog that is 10-12 years old who is very much malnutritioned. You can see ...
A: I first want to commend and thank you for rescuing this poor munchkin who desperately needs your ...
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| Male puppy | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Just wondering at what age male puppies typically begin lifting their legs, instead of squatting to ...
A: A male dog usually starts lifting it's leg as puberty sets in around the age of 9 to 10 months. He ...
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| my lab dog | 11/1/2009 |
Q: my 2 year old lab has an infected nipple and i have put antibotic ointment on it and peroxide on ...
A: It's very important to have your vet examine your dog to determine what is causing the infection. ...
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| My dog is Sick. | 10/31/2009 |
Q: My dog just gave birth to one puppy yesterday. Today at about 10:45 this morning her face started to ...
A: It's imperative that you bring your dog to the vet as an emergency situation. The vomiting is of ...
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| need help with rescue dog | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Have a 2.5 yr old male pomeranian that was a rescue and neutered a month ago. There is another ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding but my dog was in critical condition. There's no such thing ...
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| dog injury | 10/24/2009 |
Q: my dog head is always up and can!t get up nor walk. he fell down on the stairs and after a few days ...
A: It sounds like your dog is very injured. She's suffering. You absolutely must bring her to the vet ...
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| Dog Urinating in Hallway | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I share a house with a couple who own a dog who is walked at least twice a day. The problem is when ...
A: I apologize for the delay but my dog was recently in critical condition. There's no such thing as ...
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| my 8 week old chihuahua | 10/23/2009 |
Q: Our dog Coco has been walking around and sometimes dragging her butt along the carpet. Does she have ...
A: The yellowish discharge can be very serious and she needs to be seen immediately by a vet. It can ...
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| Lhasa Apso Limping | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My 5 year old female lhasa apso has been limping all last night and today. Now she will not put her ...
A: I am sorry to hear that she's in pain and limping. It may be that the injury last month weakened a ...
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| gurgling "air" around lung area | 10/20/2009 |
Q: At first I thought it might just be my dog's stomach processing food, but the sounds seem more ...
A: I am assuming that this is a situation that just started? I would be very concerned about what you ...
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| Potty issue | 10/19/2009 |
Q: My Doxie is 9 years old. I take her out to relieve herself several times a day. However she ...
A: The first thing to do is have a full checkup by your vet to see if there is a medical problem ...
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| Litter of german shepherd puppies showing aggression towards each other | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Ok so my issue is that 3 of the puppies are attacking the youngest pup. They have all gotten along ...
A: It's imperative that you keep the youngest puppy apart from the other three at ALL times. Take the ...
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| Old dog, new puppy | 10/17/2009 |
Q: My two older brothers, my dad and I have had Maggie (lhapa apso) since she was 1, she is now 10. My ...
A: It doesn't seem fair that Maggie, who is older, has to put up with an aggressive puppy. If food is ...
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| hurt yorkie | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Yesterday my yorkie met a bigger dog and then they sniffed and then my dog started barking wildly ...
A: If your Yorkie is still in pain today, it's time to have a vet examine her. There are numerous ...
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| urinatiing after spay | 10/10/2009 |
Q: my female was spayed sept 29th. her start of first heat was july 2nd...she will be i year old oct ...
A: This is not an uncommon occurrance. The first thing to do is to have your dog examined by a vet. ...
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| Pregnant Chihuahua | 10/9/2009 |
Q: My pregnant chihuahua had some green discharge coming from her vagina for about 5 hours, give or ...
A: It is crucial to have your dog checked out by a vet as soon as possible to determine the cause of ...
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| puppy | 10/6/2009 |
Q: he throws up and has runny poo.now today i noticed he is skin an bones what do you think i should do ...
A: From what you are describing, I do think that your dog is on death's door. Puppies are extremely ...
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| dog food | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Is whole wheat flour as an ingredient in foods/treats good for dogs?
A: Wheat is basically an unnatural product for a dog. It is difficult for a dog to digest and a high ...
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| skin rash | 10/2/2009 |
Q: My 5 month old English Mastiff puppy has a rash on his back wherever I put the liquid flea medicine ...
A: Please reconsider using toxic flea soaps and medications, especially if your dog doesn't have fleas. ...
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| hair dis-coloring issues | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a year old,male cocker spaniel, he is black and white in color, just recently his hair color ...
A: I read your note and wanted to let you know that if the reason for the reaction was his ...
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| abused shitzu | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have recently acquired a badly abused shitzu that tends to walk sideways on the rear She will not ...
A: She is in safe hands now. However, the damage that has been done to her will take dedication, ...
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| poop | 9/29/2009 |
Q: i have leather sofas .my dog is 3 month old but she jumps on the sofa.she also poops on the sofa ...
A: Please understand that 3 months old is a very young puppy. She has no idea what you want from her. ...
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| Post Surgery Incontinence | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My 10 year old female Bichon Frise had a cystotomy 3 weeks ago for calcium oxalate stones. She has ...
A: Although a walk every 3-4 hours seems like a lot, under the circumstances, try to take her out every ...
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| recovery fo cystotomy in dogs | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I just brought my dog (1/2 Maltese/1/2 yorkie) home from having this procedure done on Wednesday. ...
A: I am so sorry that your munchkin is experiencing such a hard time. I also do not know what the ...
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| Dog Bite | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Three weeks ago we adopted a 6 year old doxie, Vini. The first few days he was a little possessive ...
A: Reading your email, my heart is pounding for fear that this little dog is being considered for ...
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| Blacky is not eating as he used to | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My dog Blacky is not eating as he used to.What kind of tonic or medication do you reccommend
A: When a dog stops eating that means there is something medically wrong. Healthy dogs eat. Unhealthy ...
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| english bulldog and skin bumps, itching, vomit | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I got a two yr. old english bulldog who i love and adore.. i went to work and left him with a few ...
A: I feel that your dog may be in serious danger. The bumps are probably an allergic reaction but so ...
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| my dog | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a beagle and he barks all night i would like to find something to help him sleep i love ...
A: Beagles are wonderful family dogs but their barking or howling can be extremely disruptive. The ...
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| too much exercise? | 9/2/2009 |
Q: we have two dogs- one lab and one mix...presumably of pointer, pit bull, and maybe greyhound? they ...
A: It seems that you are walking your dogs enough for them to get a good amount of exercise. That, ...
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| Behaviour Problems | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I own a 11 months old chihuahua. I am originaly from Quebec, and I got him right before chrismas. In ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either your dog is or isn't housebroken. When a ...
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| potty/chewing | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I am at my wits end. I have a jack russell/doxen pound mix puppy about 5 months old that we got from ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either your dog is or isn't housebroken. When a ...
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| Husky | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have a Siberian husky who will turn 1 in October, and we were talking about getting ...
A: I love Siberian Huskies and have had two of my own. They definitely have strong prey drives so if ...
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| dogs | 8/25/2009 |
Q: he was neutered when he was 7months ever since our new female went in heat last week he has barely ...
A: Even though he's been neutered, when a female goes into heat, both males and females are effected. ...
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| Potty Training | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I received my Maltipoo at 9 wks and began crate training immediately. She is now 9 mos old and "just ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either your dog is or isn't housebroken. When a ...
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| pug breeding | 8/21/2009 |
Q: My female is definitely in heat she is bleeding. Last week the male wouldnt leave her alone now shes ...
A: Is there some particular reason you are breeding your dogs? Most professional breeders are very ...
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| Sudden Paralysis of hind limbs. | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old Belgian Shepherd has suddenly become paralyzed. He has no control of the lower half ...
A: I am very sorry for the suffering that your dog is going though. My immediate thought was tick born ...
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| Distended Belly - Weight Loss | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 year old Pitt Bull / Beagle mix that has lost a significant amount of weight although his ...
A: The first thing that comes to mind is Cushings Disease. A distended belly is one of the symptoms as ...
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| uti infection in dog | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I am a single mom of three that rescued a mini pom that is a part of our family that we love more ...
A: I am worried about your little dog. Please understand taht I can give you some advice but that ...
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| kelly, my greyhound mix | 8/15/2009 |
Q: how do i stop Kelly from destroying everything in the house? thankyou
A: Below is a protocol for puppy housebreaking. The section about how to crate train is what I want ...
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| my dog is pooping blood just blood | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I am losing my mind i have a beautiful blue brindle APBT 12 week old puppy that is acting strange he ...
A: I am so sorry for the loss of your dog and for his suffering. Your vet should have taken the puppy ...
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| my dog is pooping blood just blood | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I am losing my mind i have a beautiful blue brindle APBT 12 week old puppy that is acting strange he ...
A: I am sorry that I didn't get this question last night. It is now morning where I live (east coast) ...
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| Why must I spay my dog | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have 2 husky bitches and they fight like crazy. The lady at the dog school said I must spay the ...
A: The worst fights between dogs are usually between females. Bitches that aren't spayed are dealing ...
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| My 4 month old puppy. | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have a dog who is 3 years old and she had a litter of puppies 4 months ago and we kept one of her ...
A: I am wondering why you are breeding these dogs? A professional breeder is very experienced and ...
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| birth | 8/4/2009 |
Q: my dog is in labor but i was wondering of you would beable to tell me the first signs of my dog ...
A: . I am wondering why you are breeding these dogs? A professional breeder is very experienced and ...
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| Dog has scabs and sores | 8/3/2009 |
Q: My dog has had fleas this summer, and developed flaky, dark scabs and pink sores on her belly and on ...
A: Giving your dog a flea bath on top of the topical flea treatment would be "overkill" and dangerous ...
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| My Dogs in heat... | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old schnauzer and she has been in heat for about a week and a half. when I take ...
A: If your dog continues to throw up then she must be seen by a vet. If you suspect a urinary tract ...
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| cocker spaniel | 7/31/2009 |
Q: i have a 4 month old cocker an she is GREAT but she drinks a lot of water throughout the day. i ...
A: What you are describing doesn't sound normal unless she in a hot part of the home/yard or exercising ...
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| Yorkie with Dandruff | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My family recently adopted a Yorkie, he is five years old and we started to notice that he has a ...
A: I apologize for the delay. I had a terminal dog that I had to attend to and have euthanized and was ...
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| 6 month old labrador | 7/21/2009 |
Q: We have a chocolate 6 month old labrador. For a puppy he seems unusually quiet, never really bothers ...
A: I say, count your blessings!!! As long as he is playful with other dogs, and has a healthy ...
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| Dog repeatedly throwing up | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I know this isn't a site for medical help but I'm only sixteen and can't afford to bring my dog to ...
A: I am so sorry that she's ill. There are many things that come to mind regarding the symptoms you ...
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| EYE SIGHT | 7/19/2009 |
Q: MY PARSONS RUSSELL TERRIER IS 2 YEARS OLD.SHE SEEMS TO NOT BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE/TOYS ECT BY ...
A: You know your dog better than anyone else on earth and if you think that she's having vision ...
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| dogs | 7/18/2009 |
Q: My cavalier king charles hair has started to get very thin.She is 8 years old .She was recently near ...
A: It sounds like your dog may have a hormonal imbalance and needs to have some testing done, ...
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| Eating | 7/17/2009 |
Q: My Jack Russell wont eat her own food, she prefers to eat the leftover food that my cat doesn't ...
A: It seems that the food you are currently feeding to you dog, isn't appealing to her. She might be ...
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| Scratching and chewing out hair | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old male Golden Retriever who is all the time scratching and chewing his hair from ...
A: There are many things that can cause hot spots. Hot spots are surface skin infections caused when ...
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| my dog's chronic yeast infection | 7/14/2009 |
Q: My dog is now 10 years old and has always kept a chronic yeast infection in her right ear. Her ...
A: You can use a vinegar rinse to clean out the yeast or bacteria. Typically I would suggest diluting ...
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| Great Dane | 7/13/2009 |
Q: and i am not sure if she is pregnant or not cuz i never saw my male breed her ,hes only 8months old. ...
A: The fact is that when you allow a female dog to be unspayed, she is going to get pregnant. The ...
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| Nipples or Ticks | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I would like to know how many nipples are on a male chow/Australian shepherd dog. I came across ...
A: It is imperative that you have your vet look at the spots that you've described to determine if ...
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| dogs | 7/11/2009 |
Q: i think my 13 year old lhasa apso is pregnant by my 2 year old cocapoo name dolce-dochay
A: This is a disaster!!!! Both dogs should have been spay neutered to prevent such a situation. A 13 ...
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| Chocolate Lab Hair Loss | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 month old Chocolate lab Zeus that is having hair loss issues. He has thinning hair on ...
A: There are many things that can cause hot spots. Hot spots are surface skin infections caused when ...
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| 6 y/o Yellow Lab Eating Wall | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a Yellow Lab that will be 6 in September. He started eating my wall about 3 weeks ago, we ...
A: I am going to first, give you the protocol for puppy house breaking. The reason being that it ...
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| Messing in the house | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I am the stepmom to a 5 year old Jack Russell. She is supposedly housebroken, but she does mess in ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either your dog is or isn't housebroken. When a ...
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| dog ans cactus spine | 7/5/2009 |
Q: my dog got a cactus spine in him and now he has a severe rash and soars. is this an allergic ...
A: It sounds like your dog is in danger and should be seen on an emergency basis immediately. Please ...
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| lump on pup back | 7/3/2009 |
Q: i was petting my 6 week old puppy back and right were his spine is there is a lump the size of a ...
A: The lump you've described could be anything from a fatty tumor to a malignant tumor. It is crucial ...
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| small 6 pound puppy | 7/2/2009 |
Q: how much excersie does my 6 pound Jack Terrier/chiwauchi need
A: Both breeds are high energy, especially the JR Terrier. Your dog will need a lot of ...
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| Boxer with head shake | 6/27/2009 |
Q: My 12month old male boxer has just recently started to shake his head. It's a very slight shake ...
A: Although this is not a complete list, there are several things that could be going on with your dog: ...
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| Kongs | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I heard that rubber toys can cause canine acne. I just bought my rottweiler a kong can this cause ...
A: If you keep your dog's toys clean then there shouldn't be a problem. Put them into the dish washer ...
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| puppy | 6/25/2009 |
Q: My three month old puppy is refusing to eat dog food out of her dish. She will eat it off the floor ...
A: It's crossed my mind after reading your email, that perhaps there is something about this dish that ...
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| Please help my poor puppy | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I just acquired a 12 week old teacup pomeranian. She weighs 1.9lbs. When I picked her up I felt so ...
A: I am feeling so sorry for her and the condition she is struggling with at such a young age. There ...
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| disciplining a basset hound | 6/23/2009 |
Q: If a three year old basset hound jumps up and takes a piece of chicken off of a kitchen counter, ...
A: who is completely ignorant of how to deal with dog behavior. The perfect setting for creating either ...
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| Chi-weenie | 6/22/2009 |
Q: Please forgive me if this appears to be a medical question, it is not meant to because I have ...
A: I am not a Chiweenie expert but I don't think it's normal for any dog to lose it's fur. This is ...
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| puppy | 6/21/2009 |
Q: my 3 month old female puppy is constantly squatting and no urine is coming out. I have also noticed ...
A: Your dog needs to be seen by a vet IMMEDIATELY!!!! She could possibly have a bladder infection that ...
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| poodle behaviour | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have a female toy poodle who is 8 months. Ever since I have gotten her at three months of age she ...
A: Your puppy isn't humping because of being or going into heat. She's either expressing a dominant ...
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| german shepherd pup | 6/18/2009 |
Q: We have a german shepherd female pup - she is 5 months and has begun to pee when she is crated?? and ...
A: Five months is very young for a puppy. They are unable to hold pee/poo for very long due to the ...
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| Dry Patches | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I got my dog in March, he was a rescued 4-5 month old terrior mix so we had no papers, but the vet ...
A: I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. I have been experiencing computer problems. ...
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| Sick puppy..Help | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a pup that is constantly screaming, It is small and I have been bottle feeding it as well as ...
A: It's sometimes difficult to know what's going on without all the details. Your vet certainly ...
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| Sick puppy..Help | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I have a pup that is constantly screaming, It is small and I have been bottle feeding it as well as ...
A: If you had a child that was screaming in pain would you not take it to the emergency room at once? ...
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| roundworms | 6/12/2009 |
Q: My husband bought a puppy off the side of the road and after it was around my children for 2 days we ...
A: Bless you for rescuing this innocent and wonderful dog! Following is information regarding your ...
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| can you help me!? | 6/10/2009 |
Q: ok so i have a 16 year old american eskimo and its only been recent that hes always hungry(he is on ...
A: I also have an Eskie. They are wonderful dogs. The steroids may be upsetting your dogs stomach and ...
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| basset hounds swollen boobs | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have a female basset hound (and a male lab) and we live in the country so they have the run where ...
A: The fact is that when you allow an unspayed female to run free, she is going to get pregnant. The ...
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| Side Effects | 6/7/2009 |
Q: My Frenchie has some type of allergic reaction yesterday out of the blue. We gave him benadryl and ...
A: I am sorry that your Frenchie went through a traumatic experience that still isn't rectified. It is ...
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| Pitbull Puppy, bleeding nipples? | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have a female American Pitbull Terrier, she's just shy of 3 months old and late this week we ...
A: If you got your puppy from a breeder, you might want to contact that person to find out if other ...
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| Min Pin Breeding | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have a question I am hopeing you can help me with. My female is 3 years old and my male is 2. She ...
A: I am wondering why you are breeding these dogs? A professional breeder is very experienced and ...
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| dog's behaviour | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Why would a dog that has been house trained for five years suddenly start pooping in the house? We ...
A: The first thing to do is to have your dog checked out by a vet for any medical problems. This would ...
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| Plants Harmful To Pets | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have searched tons of sites on this subject but cannot find an answer. We rescued a little pup 2 ...
A: I did some research and found this article which I hope will be generally helpful: Avoid These ...
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| Butt Dragging | 5/31/2009 |
Q: Why do dogs drag their butts on the carpet?? I have a 10 year ol black lab and I caught her doing ...
A: Your dog likely has to have his anal glands expressed, has worms or there is something bothering him ...
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| dog half bulmastif half boxer | 5/29/2009 |
Q: its a bitch and she leaking milk and dont think she is pregnant or at least she should not be she ...
A: Whatever the cause of your dog's lactation, she seems to have pseudopsesis which is a false ...
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| King charles cross | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have just taken in king chares cross that I found on the street, I beleive he was on the street ...
A: How wonderful that you have rescued this sweet, frightened dog and are giving him love and a forever ...
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| Please help me. | 5/26/2009 |
Q: my name is Jasmine and I'm 18 years old. I have a German shepherd mixed with Rhodesian Ridgeback. He ...
A: .what a gorgeous face!!!! I can see how sensitive Simba is just by looking at his eyes. Something ...
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| labour | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My rhodesian ridgeback is 60 days pregnant she's panting a lot and is restless I just wanted to no ...
A: Please phone you vet about the situation. Your dog could be in labor distress. Something could be ...
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| fat dog | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua, she is a little fat. What special kind of diet food should i feed her? and how ...
A: The first thing necessary is to have a full blood workup by your vet. Pay special attention to her ...
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| Lump in gum | 5/19/2009 |
Q: My dog is going 10 yr old and he has the a lump growth in the gum area. I brought him to the vet and ...
A: It seems that you are between a rock and a hard place. If your dog's values are poor, and you feel ...
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| Beagle Flea Control | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have a four an a half month old Beagle with a horrible flea problem. I put her on advantage we ...
A: I have some quick tips and if you need more, let me know. First, vacuum, vacuum, vacuum. This ...
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| my puppy died last weekend | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I don't know why exactly she died. I think it might have been parvo. Wednesday she killed a rat ...
A: In response to your questions about the timing, it does take a few days for the process to work with ...
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| Liver ALT (GPT) is 902 | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I took my 8yo mini Dachshund to the emergency dog clinic today for his back issues, however, upon ...
A: That was very kind and thoughtful of you. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for ...
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| Liver ALT (GPT) is 902 | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I took my 8yo mini Dachshund to the emergency dog clinic today for his back issues, however, upon ...
A: Are you the person who recently wrote to me about your dog's back pain? My own dog has high liver ...
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| excessive drooling | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I recently added a 11 week old boxer to my family. My other dog is an 11 year old dalmation in good ...
A: Your Dalmation's drooling could be coincidental so just to be sure you might want to have her ...
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| spaying a dog | 5/6/2009 |
Q: At what age is a good age to spay your dog?
A: Most veterinary experts agree that spaying prior to the dog's first heat is the most beneficial. ...
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| Is diarrhea normal for puppies? | 5/5/2009 |
Q: When I was 4, I had gotten my beagle, JoJo. He always had diarrhea and always vomited. Just a few ...
A: This is my favorite breed and I've had Samoyeds for years. Diarrhea is a sign of the body trying to ...
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| i need help,urgent | 5/4/2009 |
Q: my pug which is champion is just 3yrs old.she is very cute n cool mind dog.bt she has became very ...
A: Here are many reasons to spay your dog: Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life. ...
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| Boxer | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Our boxer is 15yrs old she has been healty until a couple month ago she is now loosing weight real ...
A: Your dog is in dire need of help by a medical professional. It is not recommended that a 15 yr old ...
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| Daschund Back problems | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Help Im desperate!!! About 6 weeks ago my precious coco who is 5 years old starting having back ...
A: My heart goes out to you and I can tell that you are in a panic. Your vet, although meaning well, ...
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| older dog | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I've got a ten year old jack Russell that I've had from birth. she hasn't been around any other dogs ...
A: Ten years old isn't very old for a Jack Russell. They have years of running around left in them. ...
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| finding new home for 5week old pitbull puppy | 4/25/2009 |
Q: Good Evening ,i need to find a new home for my 5week old puppy, mom no longer around . puppy has ...
A: This is truly a dilema and a responsibility. You really should try to find a way to take this ...
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| Lhasapoo | 4/24/2009 |
Q: Why does my lhasapoo lick me so much?
A: Your dog is showing affection and deferring to you as the alpha of the pack. You also probably ...
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| separation issue | 4/22/2009 |
Q: we just got a dog from an animal rescue place & all they knew about him was he was a stray & about a ...
A: You dog has been through a lot and it has effected his confidence in his new owners and in himself. ...
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| foul smell from mouth | 4/20/2009 |
Q: foul smell from mouth past 2 wks and continued illness for 3 month.not eating his food and we had to ...
A: I do feel that your dog is ill and needs a really qualified vet to figure out what is wrong. ...
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| my friends rott.. | 4/19/2009 |
Q: my friends dog killed a cat,the dog is a 10 year old rotwieler.it has never bitten a person,he loves ...
A: I have never heard of such a strange situation before. Why would animal control need one dog to ...
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| mating when not in heat | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have a pit and my neighbor always has one the dogs keep getting out and mating im sure cause there ...
A: Here are the main reasons to spay your dog: Spaying—removing the ovaries and uterus of a female ...
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| foul smell from mouth | 4/14/2009 |
Q: foul smell from mouth past 2 wks and continued illness for 3 month.not eating his food and we had to ...
A: Your dog is very sick. He must be seen by a vet. Force feeding him is not a solution to the ...
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| Dog fights | 4/11/2009 |
Q: My sister and I have 2 dogs that are getting extremely vicious and I am afraid one will kill the ...
A: This is a very volatile sitution that needs to be seriously addressed. The verocity of the fights ...
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| my shy Rottweiler | 4/10/2009 |
Q: my female rottweiler is 1 year old and she is very shy whenever i take her for walks outside of my ...
A: Whenever I hear a description like the one you have given, I immediately fall madly in love with the ...
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| strange behavior | 4/8/2009 |
Q: My 5 year old Great Dane started acting very strange yesterday. She has been pacing and whining ...
A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! Dogs have a heightened sense of smell which allows them to ...
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| My dog has a hurt ear... | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Yesterday my dog, a beautiful blue heeler, just started shaking his head almost like he had ...
A: Is it possible that there is a tick embedded in your dog's ear? If the swelling doesn't decrease by ...
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| westie 1 year old | 4/6/2009 |
Q: our pup is VERY aggressive towards his tail. He growls and bites and tries to chase it. We are ...
A: Tail chasing is a ritualistic, repetitive, behavior that serves no obvious function. This behavior ...
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| Dogs | 4/5/2009 |
Q: My dogs bottom smells even after we bathe him and he is constantly licking himself. What should I ...
A: I would recommend that you have your dog seen by your vet as soon as possible. This odor could be ...
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| irregular heart rhythm and ? seizures | 4/1/2009 |
Q: Our nearly two year-old unspayed rescue toy poodle is scheduled for spay April 13, 2009. My husband, ...
A: It is absolutely essential that your dog be carefully examined by a heart specialist before any ...
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| beef bone | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have 1 year old beagle/bassett mix. She was given a large beef bone to eat..Can ths cause he a ...
A: You haven't said if the bone was cooked or raw. Typically a raw marrow bone is very healthy for ...
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| Holistic treatments for Demodex | 3/30/2009 |
Q: Are there any holistic treatments for Demodex in dogs that you would recommend? What do you ...
A: I am not familiar with a particular treatment that is an alternative for Demodex in dogs, but I do ...
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| craping problem | 3/29/2009 |
Q: i am a Anirudh Grover and i have rottweiler and i take him out for a walk for 1 and a half hour and ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either your dog is or isn't housebroken. When a ...
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| dog with cancer | 3/28/2009 |
Q: my dog was just diagnosed with cancer of liver and spleen. She (cocker spaniel) is 10 years old and ...
A: The first thing I would like to recommend is putting her on Low Dose Naltrexone. You can get this by ...
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| under weight boxer puppy | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I recently started fostering a 9 mo. old, 19 lb., white, female boxer puppy that is blind and deaf. ...
A: frightened and confused dog. We have no idea what happened before this dog was rescued. Her ...
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| Boxer skin issue | 3/22/2009 |
Q: a white chest and black face. In the last couple of weeks she's developed a couple of black spots ...
A: Follow up Hi Patty, If the problem is caused by allergies, then a human grade fish and potato is a ...
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| cairn terrier/yorkie | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old cairn terrier/yorkie who is 4 months old and teething but he likes to bite on ...
A: For puppies raised with their mother and littermates, bite inhibition begins around eight weeks of ...
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| alternative for advantix/frontline | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Do ou know of any alternatives to flea and tick prevention?
A: For flea prevention I have found that Missing Link works wonders. I once ran out of it during a ...
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| Yorkie urinating in one room only | 3/17/2009 |
Q: About 6 months ago I brought home new Yorkie puppy (Pixie, female), I already have a 3 year old ...
A: It seems that your dog is expressing some sort of anxiety through urination. I would suggest that ...
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| bladder control after spaying | 3/14/2009 |
Q: my yorkie was spayed on thur and now on sat. she still stops to urinate every couple of seconds. she ...
A: It is common for dogs to pee a lot after anesthesia, and especially a hysterectomy because of all ...
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| my Dog split her ear....... | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My 2 dogs became jealous and got into a fight at home earlier today. My female dogs ear was ...
A: Your dog needs to be seen by a vet immediately. The longer the ear "dries" or heals split, the more ...
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| dog in season | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have a bitch and a dog. The bitch is in season and the dog is in the hot period. She is only 2 ...
A: For every heat that your female goes through the chances of certain deadly cancers and infections ...
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| vomiting | 3/8/2009 |
Q: We just bought a 9wk old german shepherd. He was the runt of 10.The breeder said they all had first ...
A: You MUST RUSH this sick puppy to the vet NOW! Call the vet and tell him what's happening. I know ...
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| chihuahua leaking a pus-like fluid from breasts | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My year and a half old chihuahua's two bottom breasts are swollen and when squeezed leak a bright ...
A: Your dog may have a condition called Mastitis. This is an infection of the milk ducts which if left ...
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| back left leg trembling | 3/6/2009 |
Q: just recently i have noticed my cream labrador his age 21/2 years old start to tremble he still is ...
A: I do feel that his leg needs to be looked at by an orthopedic surgeon and to especially rule out a ...
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| aggression towards puppy | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have a male 7 month old olde english/american bulldog who is quite dominant. My neighbors ...
A: If your dog is dominant and isn't yet neutered, I would suggest having that done. I would also find ...
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| bad chewing behavior in a good dog (vizsla) | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Our recent addition of another vizsla pup, has a large chewing problem. she chews on rugs, dog ...
A: The best thing is to practice prevention. The protocol for puppy house breaking incorporates crate ...
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| how to housebreak my chihuahua | 3/2/2009 |
Q: how do i housebreak my chihuahua - sometimes he goes outside sometimes he doesnt especially when it ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either your dog is or isn't housebroken. When a ...
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| how do i potty train my dog | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My dog, Snowball, is a 4 year old Maltese dog. He knows that it's wrong to peep or poop in the ...
A: The first thing to do is have a medical checkup. I am assuming that this is new behavior. Below is ...
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| traintng | 2/28/2009 |
Q: just got puppy.i keep taking her outside.she has yet to go outside. any tips
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either your dog is or isn't housebroken. When a ...
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| 4 year old female bulldog | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I am now taking care of my sister's bulldog and I noticed a greenish puss like discharge. Is this ...
A: A greenish pus discharge from any part of the body is an emergency and you need to have this dog ...
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| Persistent Nipping | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have an 11 month old Golden Retriever mix who I adopted from a shelter when she was 8 weeks old. ...
A: I can give you some pointers but when it comes to aggressive behavior, I like to refer people to ...
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| Po0meranian Teacup | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a female pomeranian teacup and i was wondering if i can mate her with a non-teacup ...
A: Your dog is very small and fragile. I suggest that you have her spayed and not breed her. There ...
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| bloat and elevated bowls? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: our golden gulps her food. She has elevated food and water bowl...I will try big ball but should ...
A: Elevating the food bowl is controversial. First it was yes, then no, then yes again. My personal ...
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| 10 newborn puppies | 2/21/2009 |
Q: 1)My dog just gave birth to 10 puppies(I hope she's finally finished, not sure). How many nipples ...
A: I am not an expert in birthing because I feel that bringing more puppies into an already overcrowded ...
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| please help | 2/20/2009 |
Q: my dog has red patches on her skin some kind of small warts that have a bad smell to them when you ...
A: A good treatment for fleas is to wash your dog with doggie shampoo, leave the lather on for 10 ...
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| young girl half chihuahua | 2/19/2009 |
Q: is it normal for a young dog not puppy to have swollen breast? i just got my first dog from a friend ...
A: It is not normal for a dog to have swollen breasts unless she has just had a litter of puppies or if ...
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| my mini schnauzer is ill | 2/17/2009 |
Q: my puppy is 3months old he has been running a fever his nose has been hot along with his tummy! he ...
A: My advice is to rush him to emergency. The symptoms you are describing don't sound very good..I do ...
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| Toy Poodle peeing on things inside the house | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I was looking for an answer to why my 8 month old toy poodle has started peeing on chairs, bags, ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either your dog is or isn't housebroken. When a ...
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| My rottweiler is doing alot of growling | 2/15/2009 |
Q: we adopted a 11 month old rotti a little over a month ago when he came here everything was great he ...
A: I feel strongly that you need an aggression specialist to deal with this situation. This is a ...
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| bump (or lump) on Jack Russell Terrier's leg | 2/9/2009 |
Q: My one year old JRT has a red lump on his front leg. He licks it a lot, and it seems to be ...
A: A red lump that is causing pain and continues to grow for the last week, absolutely must be seen by ...
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| shipoo | 2/8/2009 |
Q: my shipoo got pregnant from another shipoo - and just found out they are siblings. what can go ...
A: This is precisely why I encourage people to spay/neuter their dogs..just to be safe and prevent this ...
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| Terrified Dog | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I put my appx. 3 yr. old neutered male dauxie mutt out to eat his supper a little after dusk last ...
A: I live in a small hamlet about 2 minutes from the center of the village. The houses are spaced ...
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| Re: Dog Allergies | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 years old Shih Tzu dog and the past 2 years she had been suffering from outdoor grass ...
A: I would like to address skin conditions and allergies in an effort to help shed some light on the ...
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| puppy that pees on everything | 2/3/2009 |
Q: how can i stop my puppy poodle from peeing on everything he passes?
A: I need some clarification in order to direct my answer properly. Do you mean that your puppy is ...
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| obsession problem | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have been taking my lab to the dog park every day for almost a year. We meet up with a few other ...
A: Unfortunately there always seems to be an owner whose dog is out of control and the owner doesn't ...
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| Fluid in cheek | 1/31/2009 |
Q: For the past couple months my blue herder, shepherd mix has what looks to be a small pouch of fluid ...
A: I apologize for the delay and thank you for your patience and understanding. As far as the small ...
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| Jack russell terrier | 1/30/2009 |
Q: My dog is 13 yrs old and has always been healthy. I just went through a divorce aboutt a month ago. ...
A: I want to commend you for being so tuned into your dog despite going through a stressful time in ...
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| 3-Legged Dog In Pain | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Greetings, Trey is just over a year old and had a hindleg amputation at about 10 weeks of age. I ...
A: I can tell from the photo what a sweet and wonderful dog Trey is. I understand that money is tight ...
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| shitzu pup | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I live out of state and came home to my parents house to visit with my newborn son. (Ive been home ...
A: Dogs are very sensitive creatures and when their world is disrupted, they react emotionally, just as ...
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| eating | 1/23/2009 |
Q: i got a dog 3 weeks ago from a shelter, he was a stray he is around 2 yrs.old. he is not eating ...
A: This is a rather complex situation. The dog may just not like the type of food that he's being fed. ...
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| My dogs right rear leg stopped working | 1/21/2009 |
Q: So here is the deal. I will make it short and brief. We have 7yr old Bernese Mountain/Terrier mix ...
A: There are several possibilities. First, check for Lyme Disease. If you can't afford an MRI, do an ...
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| yorkie peeing problem | 1/13/2009 |
Q: we have a nine year old yorkie he goes out all the time and tries to pee, but nothing or maybe a few ...
A: This is definitely a situation where your dog needs to be examined by your vet and quickly. There ...
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| puppy eating cactus | 1/11/2009 |
Q: our new puppy was curious about our cactus plant and got too close...she got some pickers in her ...
A: The stickers have to come out because they can not only become infected but they will continue to ...
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| My dog died | 1/6/2009 |
Q: My dog was seven months old....eskimo spitz. Bella...i came home christmas eve and she was ...
A: Bella. I also have an Eskie that I got when she was 7 months old, just about the age that your dog ...
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| Dog pooping | 1/4/2009 |
Q: How can i get my dogs to poop in one place i have three one female(rott) a large male(rott dobe mix) ...
A: The best way I know of is to first pick up all the poop from the yard. Then place a few lumps in ...
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| bones | 1/3/2009 |
Q: my dog (10 years, 80 pounds)got into the trash and ate 3 cooked chicken bones. How big of a problem ...
A: There is no way to tell if this will be a problem for your dog until you see signs of distress. ...
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| Swelling between my dog's eyes. | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I have an otherwise healthy chihuahua whose snout is swollen (between and a little below his eyes). ...
A: Poor baby..This could be an allergy, something lodged in his nasal cavity, a cyst, any number of ...
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| 12 year old Shitzu acting strange | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I am concerned about my 12 year old's shitzu's strange behavior. He constantly follows my mom around ...
A: This is definitely a condition that needs to be evaluated by your vet. At his age, your dog should ...
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| yorkie puppy | 12/29/2008 |
Q: We picked up our 7 week old yorkie puppy on 12-28. Today was our first full day with the puppy. ...
A: I hope that you can get in touch with your vet on an emergency basis. Your puppy is very young and ...
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| Itchy skin | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old female border collie. When I was grooming her last week, I noted two large mattes ...
A: I always start with a dog's diet to see if it is creating a skin condition. I would recommend ...
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| 3 month old great dane female puppy has hair loss on her tail | 12/27/2008 |
Q: My great dane puppy has a spot on her tail where she has hair loss. I have not noticed her itching ...
A: Your dog's condition is not related to cold weather. This is likely an internal problem. I always ...
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| skin issues | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 month old st bernard that started getting these hard scablike bumps on her back by her ...
A: Thank you for writing to me about your sweet dog. I always start with a dog's diet to see if it is ...
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| My husky | 12/25/2008 |
Q: My husky has been limping and he has an opened wound between his toe at the top and his foot is ...
A: Until you can get him to the vet, soak his foot in very warm (test it on your arm so it doesn't burn ...
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| Hernia surgery and getting pregnant | 12/24/2008 |
Q: My dog had a hernia surgery when she was first born. She is 20 months old and while being taken care ...
A: It is definitely in her best interest, to have an emergency spaying done. You can have this done ...
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| simptoms after dog histerectomy | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I adopted a puppy 7 months old. Its being 3 days since the adoption and surgery. I am concerned ...
A: Bless you for adopting this sweet girl. I am concerned not about her demeanor, because after such ...
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| tooth absest | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 15 yrs old sheltie and it look like his tooth is absest it's almost swollen 1 eye is there ...
A: If the infection has already reached the eye than it's critical that this dog be put on antibiotics. ...
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| Constipation | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My dog ate a ham bone and ever since her bowels have not been normal. Right now she is suffering ...
A: This only responsible thing I can recommend is a trip to the emergency room. I am assuming that ...
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| Rectal Bleeding | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Yesterday morning my 8 year old had a very soft (not watery) and yellowish bowel movement. He seemed ...
A: Blood dripping from the anus is not a good sign and your dog should be looked at immediately by your ...
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| Whinning Dog | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Help! I have a rescue dog who is a staff crossed with something else. We have owned him since he ...
A: Your pooch must be around 17 years old by now, which for a medium to large breed is quite up in ...
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| My Dog's sickness | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 year old Mini- Daschund and she is a little overweight, but that hasn't affected her ...
A: Thankfully, your dog is drinking water but she's very sick. You MUST take her to the vet ...
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| Giardia | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My puppy has been treated with four rounds of the Giardia medicine and its still coming up positive. ...
A: Giardia is very tricky and very hard to get rid of. You can sometimes get a positive test result ...
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| My Dog Is Throwing up Yellow | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My dog has been throwing up yellow all day, what could be wrong and what should I do?
A: Usually yellow is bile from an upset stomach. However, bile is usually a one or two time event from ...
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| when female stops nursing | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Our 4 year old Beagle has had her first litter they are now 8 weeks old and still nursing. We have ...
A: I am not sure why you have decided to separate the pups from their mother. There is a strong bond ...
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| Akita Female in heat | 11/28/2008 |
Q: just wanted to ask you, how long it takes for a female Akita to let a stud mount her, we believed ...
A: For every heat cycle that a female dog experiences, her chances for breast cancer grow ...
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| mating | 11/27/2008 |
Q: My female dog started to show signs of going into heat , by bloody discharge on Sept the the I took ...
A: The important thoughts are as follows: For each heat a female dog goes into, her chances for breast ...
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| dogs | 11/26/2008 |
Q: my dog has recently just had puppies and she won't let the father of them near her or them she just ...
A: Please keep the father away from the mother and puppies. It is absolutely natural for the mother to ...
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| My dog is pooping blood | 11/25/2008 |
Q: they arent acting weird and there eating fine, i know they have tapeworms, but ive looked up alot of ...
A: Please take your dogs to the vet as soon as possible. A lot of blood in the stools is not normal ...
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| dog breeding | 11/24/2008 |
Q: my female has stopped bleeding. I allowed a week to pass and now i have her with the stud. Why does ...
A: For every heat that a female dog goes through the chances for breast cancer increase 10 fold. ...
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| Lost dog in the cold | 11/23/2008 |
Q: Our 9 month old sheltie bolted while walking in the woods when a jogger scared her. She is very very ...
A: If your dog can find shelter, she can survive the cold in my opinion. Coyotes are her predators and ...
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| drooling question | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I just noticed that my dog has been uncontrollably dripping from one side of his mouth - he has ...
A: I would definitely recommend to get your dog to a vet as soon as possible. There are so many things ...
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| Stressed Chihuahua | 11/19/2008 |
Q: M dog Zoe is constantly under stress. She almost always shakes when anyone comes near her and ...
A: your precious Chihuahua. It is typical for Chihuahuas to shake. I know many that do. However, if ...
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| Yellow Sacks Dog Poop | 11/17/2008 |
Q: Over the weekend I noticed my dog was pooping an awful lot. Yesterday he had yellow diarrhea. ...
A: It sounds from your description that your dog ate something he shouldn't have, something that cannot ...
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| Peeing in crate | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I have a nine months old toy poodle. She is house trained. My husband leave her in her crate that ...
A: If your dog was 100% reliable in the house and in the crate than one of two things may have ...
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| Dogs | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My 2 dogs, both black labs, are getting wierd bumps on their skin. So far, I've only noticed it ...
A: Normally, I would approach this as an allergy. However, the fact that this is happening to both ...
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| green puss from wound | 11/10/2008 |
Q: i have a rot mixed with chow dog. he recently cut his paw. i took him to the vet and they put three ...
A: I would suggest that you take your dog to the emergency room immediately!!!!! Green/yellow pus is ...
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| bathing my shit zu puppie | 11/9/2008 |
Q: when will i be able to bath my baby shitzu she is nearly 7 weeks old?
A: You can gently bathe your dog in warm (not hot) water now if you feel it is necessary but people ...
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| innoculations | 11/7/2008 |
Q: age to give puppy first shots?
A: You will have to contact your vet and make arrangements for a schedule of inncoulations. Be sure to ...
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| pugs | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I was told that pugs have trouble removing the afterbirth because of thier short faces is this true?
A: There should be no problem with the birthing process, including removing the afterbirth. However ...
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| dog pregnancy | 10/30/2008 |
Q: i just have a quick question. i have a 2 yr old pitbull and recently he has had sex with a toy ...
A: You need to check with your vet as to the possibility of this pregnancy and what is safe for this ...
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| my puppy is coughing | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I got a Puppy from my friend. hes 3 weeks old and every time he eats he gets a hacking cough like he ...
A: It isn't normal for a puppy to cough when he eats. Additionally, giving milk is not a balanced diet ...
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| sasha | 10/28/2008 |
Q: what can i do?
A: I am not going to beat around the bush with this situation. You have a very powerful dog and small ...
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| My Yorkie | 10/25/2008 |
Q: How do I get my Yorkie to drink more water? I've been to the vet and they suggested flavoring his ...
A: Why do you think that your dog has to drink more water? Did your vet say that he was dehydrated? ...
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| 7 week old german shepherd male | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 week old german shepherd puppy (male). When I take him outdoors to do his business I ...
A: You are the first person that has ever sent a photo of their dog and I've been helping people on ...
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| Cocker Spaniel Agression | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I had a golden cocker I had when he was 5 months and he's now 5 years old. Ever since I got him he ...
A: This must be very upsetting for you and your husband..to have a dog you both love suddenly begin ...
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| heat/urination | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Shelly - My dog Sprout is having her first period. She has been spotting for about a week, during ...
A: From your description it sounds as if Sprout may have a bladder infection. Please bring her to the ...
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| sore on our dog | 10/19/2008 |
Q: We have a Maltese/poodle 8 pounds that has been lethargic all day and we discovered a red spot on ...
A: Lethargy is a sign that something is very wrong. You have a tiny dog that would be more effected by ...
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| dog marking territory in house | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I have had my king cav.spaniel since 9 wks old. Bruno is now 1-1/2 and is neutered. He is driving ...
A: Sorry for the delay...we are having computer problems. There's no such thing as an almost ...
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| Warts - Paw & Elbow | 10/17/2008 |
Q: There is a patch on both back legs near the paw pads and also a skin tag between her toes. Any ...
A: Usually puppy warts are seen around the oral area so check that out. It may be that she has them in ...
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| itching | 10/14/2008 |
Q: my 8 month old boxer boy has started to bite his testicles and has made them sore. I cannot find ...
A: If your boy is already on flea control then this is not due to a flea problem. It is important that ...
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| Health Concern | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My dog has been having on and off diarrhea, and having trouble pooping. She is a mix of German ...
A: which is unusual for a dog of such large breed mixture. My advice is to fast her for 24 hrs, then ...
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| leaving dogs home alone all day | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I just adopted 2 4 month old border collie/lab mix puppies.Is it ok to leave them home alone while ...
A: There is a perfectly wonderful solution to your puppy concerns and therefore no reason to give them ...
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| Urinary Swollen | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 mth old chinese shar-pei,her urinary area is swollen.Is this a sign of an infection or ...
A: I encourage you to have your dog checked out by a vet to determine what is going on. Here is some ...
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| strange behavior | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old female dashund who is the only dog in the house along with myself and my husband ...
A: I am concerned that something happened on a walk with Ryan that has frightened Milli. Milli is ...
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| motion and or car sickness | 10/5/2008 |
Q: do you know what to give a poodle or dog to keep them from being sick when they ride in a car
A: This is more common than you can imagine. Sometimes the cause is an early experience in the car ...
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| Dog makes a lot of noise | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My Bolognese is eight and a half years-old. He is extremely attached to me, he's been with me since ...
A: Since getting another dog isn't the answer in this situation, there other things you can try. It is ...
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| Dog makes a lot of noise | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My Bolognese is eight and a half years-old. He is extremely attached to me, he's been with me since ...
A: Bolognese and his separation anxiety. I have many suggestions for you but first I want to ask if ...
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| dog spraying | 10/2/2008 |
Q: we have just moved and my dog wants to spray everything I don't know what to do to make him stop. ...
A: Very often when there are changes in a dog's life it creates anxiety for the dog and the anxiety ...
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| German Shepherd male mate | 10/1/2008 |
Q: What is the best age for a male german shepherd to mate
A: There is no best age for a male German Shepherd to mate...they are always ready if they are not ...
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| First Heat | 9/30/2008 |
Q: My little chihuahua is four and a half months old. She is normally very sweet. Over the last two ...
A: What's happening between your dogs has nothing to do with being in heat. Your girl is too young to ...
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| Maltese tail is turning black | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Periodically my Maltese would get a black spot at the base of her tail and then it goes away after ...
A: The condition your dog has is loosely referred to as Black Skin Disease. The causes are varied. It ...
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| Lhasa apso | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I am totally at a loss with my dog. I got my dog when he was 5 months. Although he came with ...
A: It is quite possible that your dog was allergic to the original foods and when she ate them, got a ...
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| missing fur around the eyes | 9/23/2008 |
Q: my dog is 12-13 month old American pit terrier mix and she has lost fur directly around her eyes ...
A: It is essential that you have this looked at by a vet to determine the cause. It could be anything ...
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| my labs leg | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old lab that has torn all the cartilage in his left front shoulder. The vet does ...
A: I am feeling so terribly sorry for him because puppies have so much energy and joy and this must be ...
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| DASHHOUND PREGNANCY | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Can you please tell me how to take care of her how long is the period of pregnancy. She looks very ...
A: I am of the personal opinion that unless someone is a professional, responsible breeder that all ...
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| vomiting dogs | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have two dogs, one black lab and one collie/sharpie mix. They have been vomiting alot lately and I ...
A: You must first look to their food source as the cause of this health situation. If you haven't been ...
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| dog sudden death | 9/16/2008 |
Q: my brother had a 7yr old wiler mixed w pitbull and chow chow who passes away on sunday 9/14. she was ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. There is nothing more devastating than the unexpected ...
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| mini yorkie | 9/13/2008 |
Q: my dog has extra hind toes, and big ears .... hes a (pure breed w/ papers should i be concerned that ...
A: If you got your dog from a professional, reliable breeder, your dog would not be mixed with any ...
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| Eating cat poop | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old Papillon she has a bad habit of eating cat poo. She finds it in the back yard ...
A: Although there are some medical disorders that can lead to this, including starvation, disorders of ...
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| Minature Schnauzers | 9/11/2008 |
Q: 2 questions: my Schnauzer is 3 years old. He is in good health, but I've noticed at night in my lap ...
A: It is imperative that you have a complete medical checkup for him including blood work. This could ...
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| aggressive chewing | 9/7/2008 |
Q: .we have two new dogs. one is 6 months and the other about 9. when we are home they chew up things ...
A: Below is a protocol for puppy housebreaking which can be applied to destructive behavior because the ...
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| puppy poo/wee everywhere | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My new lab 10 wks old is messing everywhere. I feed him first thing in the morning then put him out. ...
A: Ten weeks is still very young and dogs become housebroken at different ages. When a dog is ...
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| concerned | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a mini dachshund that seems to be infatuated by his backside.Whenever I look he is turned ...
A: Usually when a dog is licking his rear end it is worms/parasites, or needing the anal glands ...
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| help my dog is having puppies | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I saw the clear sack about two hours ago and nothing else has happen is my baby going to die how ...
A: I don't understand why a 10 year old is breeding? This should only be done by a responsible ...
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| dog vomiting | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Is it normal for small dogs to vomit every so often like once a week?
A: You haven't described the kind of vomit your dog is having..it could be his entire meal or some ...
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| dog poop | 7/18/2008 |
Q: My dog is four years of age, she has been pooping this very light pale, yale poop lately, and it is ...
A: What you are describing sounds like the type of poop that comes out of dogs that eat raw meat and ...
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| Nutritional Requirements for B&T Coonhound | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if you are the right person I should speak with but I was attracted to your holistic ...
A: Sorry about the delay..computer was on the fritz. All the brands of food that you mentioned would ...
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| My dog | 7/15/2008 |
Q: My Dog is an Akita he is 13 years old, he now pees and poops everywhere and has no control, he does ...
A: From what you've described, your aging dog needs to be seen as soon as possible by a veterinarian. ...
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| Washing The Dog | 7/10/2008 |
Q: If I have an Organic Body Wash, is it safe to say it is probably ok to wash my dog with it too?
A: The answer to your question regarding Organic Body Wash is, no! Organic doesn't necessarily mean ...
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| bald spots in coat | 7/7/2008 |
Q: hey, i have a 10 week old black great dane puppy. she has been dewormed twice and is UTD. she had ...
A: I had answered this question but for some reason it came back to me. The bald spots could be from a ...
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| yellow lab 9 months | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Wha does swimming in a pool do to a dog with cholrine and all?
A: Chlorine is toxic to both humans and animals. Dogs are very sensitive and might become ill from the ...
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| excessive eating and drinking | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old German Shep/lad mix has been excessively eating and drinking water. He also has ...
A: It is imperative that your dog be examined by a vet. It sounds like a worms situation to me and he ...
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| will running trigger hip problem | 7/2/2008 |
Q: we have a 1 yr old golden retriever which looks and acts normal, but my daughter worries her dog has ...
A: Running and playing will not cause a hip problem. A hip problem is usually genetic or stems from ...
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| unusal behavior during heat | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My peek a poo has come into heat three times and toward the end of her cycle she whines and wants to ...
A: Constant licking is often a sign of stress. The licking is a means of self calming. Apparently ...
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| dog | 6/30/2008 |
Q: i know a lot of dogs r scared of fire works an loud bangs but this one in a half year beagle goes in ...
A: The first thing you can do is to give your dog a spot where she feels the more comforted. For many ...
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| Dog urination problems | 6/29/2008 |
Q: My dog urinates at least 12 times a day, is that normal? She is 3 years old and just had puppies. ...
A: I would suggest that you allow your dog access to water and feed her twice a day, in the morning and ...
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| is this dog good for kids? | 6/28/2008 |
Q: my husband came home with an 11 week old American staffordshire terrior. i had never heard of it ...
A: A dog is as good as it is raised to be. My suggestion is to read up on puppy training and work with ...
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| daschund has big bumps on his belly and nose looks a little swollen in spots | 6/26/2008 |
Q: My dashchund is almost 3 years old and he has had fleas and we are consistently working on getting ...
A: It sounds like your dashchund has a flea allergy or allergy to what you've been using to treat the ...
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| what should i do | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Hey I have a baby begal that is 7 weeks old can you guys tell me how much should I feed him and what ...
A: It's imperative that your dog be seen by your vet to make sure all is well, for puppy vaccinations, ...
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| dog | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 yr old Jack Russell who woke up this morning and cannot walk well. He takes on step and ...
A: There are no options...your dog must be seen by a vet on an emergency basis, TODAY. He is in ...
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| doggie cold? | 6/22/2008 |
Q: my one year old lab has unusual amounts of eye discharge. Could it be a cold?
A: It sounds like your dog has an eye infection. Go to a website called Dr. Goodpet and order their ...
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| Bitch won't leave pups, eat or drink day after whelping | 6/21/2008 |
Q: just wondered if you can give any advice about what is normal. Our Coton de Tulear bitch gave birth ...
A: The whelping box should have been placed in a situation where the mom feels completely safe and ...
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| my dog have moles please suggest somethimg | 6/19/2008 |
Q: i hav a 7 months old dog bull terrier . he have moles in his mouth , i m giving him medicines but ...
A: What your dog has isn't moles but puppy warts. These are very common. There is a homeopathic remedy ...
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| springed arm | 6/18/2008 |
Q: what do u give for pain and how many days to stay off of it
A: Your dog may have injured himself more than is apparent to you. Dogs do not show pain unless it is ...
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| Shaking Dog | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I have had my dog for about 7 years, but she just started to shake in a extreme matter. To ...
A: You apparently suspect that your vet's answer isn't getting to the root cause of your dog's shaking ...
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| *URGENT*s not eating is is getting very weak. | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 16 yr old chihuahua and about two weeks ago she stopped eating and became very weak. a ...
A: My heart is breaking after reading your email because I know what it is like to have an elderly dog ...
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| peeing outside the crate | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My Brittany Spaniel is 7 mos. old, and we've had him 2 mos. He always does #2 outside, but is still ...
A: When a dog is housebroken he never uses the house for his toilet. Many people do not understand ...
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| PAW TEAR | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 5 YR OLD BOXER SHE HAS A PAW TEAR AND IT IS VERY PAINFUL FOR HER, ANY SUGGESTIONS WHAT TO ...
A: I am so sorry that she hurt her paw. Even if your vet is closed for the weekend, they are always ...
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| my new dog growling | 6/5/2008 |
Q: i just got a lab and golden retriever mixed from the pound and she is growling and showing her teeth ...
A: This is a very volatile situation that needs to be addressed immediately. First and foremost..get ...
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| My Mastiff has pyoderma | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I have a English Mastiff that I rescued from a puppy mill down in missouri, he was 3 1/2 years at ...
A: This is a complex problem and should be dealt with by a holistic vet. I am going to give you some ...
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| My dogs mouth | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My dog's mouth started swelling and now it's getting worste. The hair around that area is leaveing ...
A: I would consider this to be an emergency because if your dog's mouth is swelling, his throat could ...
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| Female lab/golden retriever cross menstrual cycle?? | 5/31/2008 |
Q: Is this normal for such a young dog? We have a two year old male Chocolate lab that is constantly ...
A: Here is some information on a female dog in heat: The average female dog has her first cycle about ...
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| Over salivating | 5/28/2008 |
Q: We brought home a puppy (part shitzu/maltese) already owning a pure shitzu. Sophie is salivating ...
A: I am so sorry to have just gotten back to you. This is due to computer problems and I apologize. I ...
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| compatability | 5/27/2008 |
Q: We have a 6 yr old boarder collie mix & she is a great dog. We want to get her a companion - what ...
A: I would suggest a male dog about the same age that you get from either border collie resue or the ...
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| maltipoo | 5/25/2008 |
Q: ..please help my maltipoo, Nina, does a great job of peeing outside, but as far as poo, she always ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either your dog is or isn't housebroken. When a ...
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| dogs and poison ivy | 5/24/2008 |
Q: my neighbor had a big pile of poison ivy that he was getting ready to bag and my dog ran over and ...
A: This is from a website that I urge you to go to and order from for your dog: POISON IVY PREVENTION ...
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| Shihtzu Constipation | 5/23/2008 |
Q: My female spayed 12 year old Shitzu is very constipated.We could smell something in the house that ...
A: The best food to give any dog is home cooked food or a human grade dog food like Nature's Logic, ...
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| my yorkie/poo 7months old | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Yesterday my Jasper went in to get neutred. Today he is shaking and running all over the carpet ...
A: The description of Jasper after surgery doesn't sound right..please contact your vet and give him ...
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| Eating problems with young Shitzu | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Charlie is 7 months old and has never been interested in food. He much prefers veggies and fruit to ...
A: Charlie is a really wise old soul..yes indeed..he know that veggies and fruit are good for him! His ...
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| my dog's constant whimpering. | 5/19/2008 |
Q: i have a pomeranian whose been fine until 2 days ago. when i got home, i found that something was ...
A: The first thing that has to happen is for your vet to give him a very thorough examination to see if ...
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| Sudden Aggression | 5/18/2008 |
Q: My Papillon is a beautiful 4 year old. He has become very aggressive with me and none of us can ...
A: I am sorry that you are having this experience with him. It may be possible that signs of ...
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| Neona's growth | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a rotwieler ,she is about 8 yrs old.She had a lump located at the bottom of her left rib ...
A: Any growth should be looked at by a vet and anaylzed for potential malignancy. If your dog is ...
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| Scabby skin | 5/14/2008 |
Q: i have a border collie cross springer spaniel and i was stroking him the other day and i found that ...
A: It is very important that your dog be seen by your vet. The skin problems could be anything from ...
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| stunted growth??? | 5/10/2008 |
Q: i heard that breeding a stud to young can stunt his growth... is this true or is it a myth.. i plan ...
A: Breeding a dog too young cannot stunt it's growth but it can hurt a too young female who isn't ...
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| older dog peeing and pooping in the house | 5/9/2008 |
Q: How do we stop our dog Pete from peeing in the house? He is one of three dogs, another male and a ...
A: You didn't mention exactly how old he is but if he is very old, he may be suffering from doggie ...
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| Rash | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I took my 11 month old dog to the lake last weekend and she rolled in the mud and did everything ...
A: A warm oatmeal bath would be very soothing. You can also use some aloe on the rash. Keep an eye on ...
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| Labs behavior | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Our Lab Roxy hates other dogs and shows aggression when out walking,she also is mad on the lead ...
A: The first thing to do is to have Roxy checked out medically...concentrate on two issues...thyroid ...
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| breath | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I gave my dog advantage flea medicine drops and now her breath smells like burnt skin...Why!!!??????
A: I am concerned about your dog's reaction to advantage flea medication, which is toxic to begin with ...
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| Puppy travelling internationally by plane | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I live in Brazil and I am considering buying a labrador but I like the whit (light cream) kind ...
A: I know that you have your heart set on a light yellow Lab but at a tender age, taking a flight as ...
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| Jack Russell | 5/3/2008 |
Q: My dog is 13 years old and is drinking all the time and she wets her bed some nights when she is ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding..my computer crashed for a few days. Thank you for your ...
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| My brother shaved my saint bernard | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering, my brother shaved my long haired saint Bernard, and i wanted to know how long ...
A: Dogs need their fur for protection from heat and cold. Shaving is not a good idea. Please do not ...
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| About three month old pup | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have a there month old Germen Shepard. She was fine and healtly, but suddenly from past two days ...
A: She's very young and very delicate and although you didn't say where she is bleeding from, not ...
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| excessive urination | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Our 1 1/2 year old springer spaniel has had incontinence issues for almost nine months. While she ...
A: My guess is that when she was spayed, something went wrong with the operation and this is the ...
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| UTIs in English Mastiff puppy | 4/29/2008 |
Q: Our 6 month old has been on amoxicillin since she was 3 months old due to UTIs. As soon as she goes ...
A: My suggestions: Give your dog cranberry from the health food store, once a day. Eliminate all ...
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| Grub infestation | 4/28/2008 |
Q: How can I prevent my dog from getting grubs under her skin. She is a six-month Beagle. I recently ...
A: The first thing to address is the cause of the problem, which would be Moles in your lawn. There ...
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| dogs eating loquats | 4/27/2008 |
Q: My Neighbor has a loquat tree and she does not like my lab. We have found some chewed loquats around ...
A: From what you are telling me, either your dog is going onto your neighbor's property, which is not a ...
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| heat | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My maltese shitzu is almost 7 months old and is on heat for the first time at the moment. She has ...
A: Here is some information on a female dog in heat: The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately ...
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| dog treats | 4/24/2008 |
Q: can dog digest rawhide treats. It seems my dog has been vomiting and loose the other end.I know I ...
A: I am not a big fan of rawhide treats. Many dogs cannot digest them. Many of the treats come from ...
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| Shilo the pit bull | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Lately my 9 year female old pit bull has had inflammed teats that I can expel milky, pussy looking ...
A: I think that this is a condition that must be determined by a vet. It's possible that she has had a ...
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| health problem | 4/20/2008 |
Q: i have a six month old silky who spots bright red blood after she defecates. her feces smells foul ...
A: It sounds from your description like your puppy may have Parvo. This is a fatal condition so she ...
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| Breathing Problems | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old Pekignese/Jack Russell Mix, she has developed a brething problem where it is not ...
A: A dog that is in the condition you describe should be put into the hospital with intravenous ...
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| elderly dog not eating | 4/14/2008 |
Q: my dog is twelve years old and recently diagnosed with chf. she has had no problems eating until she ...
A: Your dog must not be feeling very well after her ordeal at the vet's while having fluid removed from ...
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| jack russell | 4/12/2008 |
Q: i have a 12 month old white short legged jack Russell who seems to be itching herself bald theres no ...
A: Please, please, please bring that coal tar shampoo back to the store. It is highly toxic for your ...
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| hair loss on my puppy | 4/10/2008 |
Q: i really havent took her to the vet yet because of my finances but she is loosing her hair it just ...
A: Consider that food may be the cause of our dog's skin problem. Food allergies or sensitivities are ...
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| pittbull puppies | 4/9/2008 |
Q: we have a litter of puppies that are 5 weeks old and getting teeth, we want to start weaning them, ...
A: This is a question that should be addressed to your vet who should have examined the puppies and ...
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| Behavior | 4/8/2008 |
Q: i have two male boxer/beagles from the same litter. They are 18 mos old. When we walk then and ...
A: An important piece of information is needed...are your dogs neutered? If not, neutering them could ...
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| defication on roommates bed | 4/4/2008 |
Q: this question may seem silly, but the fact is this is the first dog i have ever owned. i have a chi ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either she is or she isn't. Saying a dog is ...
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| 3 yrs old lhasaopsa | 4/2/2008 |
Q: After getting my dog groomed last month she makes these weird Turkey noises every couple of days. ...
A: I am very concerned about your dog. Not having heard what you describe as a "turkey noise" I am ...
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| 13 yr. old standard poodle with face infections | 4/1/2008 |
Q: My poodle of 13 yrs. who has had all her check-up and shots, teeth cleaned etc: seems to be getting ...
A: This is rather baffling but the first thing I would do is have the vet biopsy the wound/infection ...
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| St Bernard | 3/31/2008 |
Q: My female St Bernard had her puppies on march 30th. When she had them she had them outside in ...
A: Bernard. I am very sorry about the loss of your puppies. Hormonal insufficiency is usually the ...
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| ????? | 3/30/2008 |
Q: My pug is almost two years old and she seems to be in heat about every three months but for some ...
A: The complete cycle takes about 6 months, resulting in 2 estrous periods each year. Individual ...
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| puppy afraid of husband | 3/29/2008 |
Q: we just bought a puppy on Monday...March 24, it is march 28 and he still has not formed a bond with ...
A: A new baby has just come into your home. He has been taken from everything familiar and safe and ...
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| stairs/ injuries | 3/28/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have an 11 lb Shiz Tu. We live in a cond with two flights of stairs. I think he ...
A: If your dog has had a serious disc and back injury it might exaccerbate the condition to be climbing ...
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| min pin | 3/27/2008 |
Q: and know im scared is it possible that she could be prego??
A: The chances are that your dog is pregnant after being stuck with a male while in heat. This is not ...
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| Please help my dog has excema/allergies | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have a much loved cross Alsatian/staff 8yr old rescue dog. We have had her from being a pup. She ...
A: I would recommend switching to Solid Gold Fish and Potato and see what happens. When you switch, it ...
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| my rottwilder puppy | 3/25/2008 |
Q: my puppy threw up today it was food and some kind of black flem in it and i didn't know what to do ...
A: Puppies are very delicate and the black could be blood but it could also indicate some sort of ...
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| AFTER NEUTERING | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD SHIZ-TSU. HE GOT NEUTERED 3 DAYS AGO, BUT DID NOT WEAR A HALO, AFTER THE SURGERY ...
A: I am sorry that your sweet dog isn't feeling well. The best advice that I can offer is to take your ...
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| help | 3/23/2008 |
Q: i have a 2 month old yorkshire she has a running noise and she coughing alot is there something i ...
A: Your dog is very young and very fragile. It sounds to me like she may have kennel cough which can ...
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| Toxic plants | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Is the philodendron plant dangerous or toxic if a dog eats it? What would happen? if a dog ate some ...
A: Here is a list that you might want to study. This is a full compiled list of plants that they ...
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| Mointion Sicknes | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old, male Basenji mix. He's in excellent health, and a very happy and playful boy. ...
A: Here is some information about Melatonin. You can make adjustments depending on your personal ...
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| Border Collie Snapping | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a Border Collie who is almost two years old. He is neutered. We have had him in obedience ...
A: It is imperative that you and the boy stop tapping your dog on the nose. This is a trigger for ...
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| Mointion Sicknes | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old, male Basenji mix. He's in excellent health, and a very happy and playful boy. ...
A: There is a possibility that he experienced something negative that he associates with the car. For ...
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| aggrression and fighting | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have a four year old spaded female Golden Retriever and a two year old mixed part chow, lab, and ...
A: I would consider this to be a volatile situation that requires the intervention of an aggression ...
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| UTI? | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I notice it as and after she urinates. We are very concerned, please help. Thank you Shelley!
A: I am extremely concerned about your young and therefore very delicate puppy. Normally I would give ...
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| Dog ear infection | 3/10/2008 |
Q: My dog had constant ear infections and the would always come back so my vet opted to take her ear ...
A: I am so upset at what your vet did to your poor dog. He should have referred you to a specialist, ...
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| birth canal is too small | 3/9/2008 |
Q: i have a dog who went into heat in january she was left behind by neighbors who moved, i have no ...
A: My heart goes out to this sweet innocent dog who is herself a puppy and has had a cruel beginning, ...
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| nervous airedale | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Last week, I brought home an eight month old Airedale. This morning, I dropped her off to be spayed. ...
A: I am sorry about the delay in responding. My computer has been crashing and it's been extremely ...
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| Aggression between pets | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have three small dogs, a female chihuahua (3yrs) a male mini daschund (almost 2yrs) and a female ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding but my computer has been crashing. It's been difficult ...
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| Dog Spaying | 3/2/2008 |
Q: my approximately 5- month old Afghan nomad dog is about to get spayed in a week. However the ...
A: Your question is not in my field of expertise but some will argue that it's actually the opposite of ...
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| st. bernard | 3/1/2008 |
Q: My 8 mo. old Sammie will not follow the command "come" he runs in the other direction. How do I ...
A: Bernard. Training a dog to come when called is often referred to as a "recall." When you call your ...
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| Loquat fruit and dogs | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if the fruit Loquat can be harmful to dogs? Two of my dogs have suddenly been having ...
A: I am sorry I did not get your email on the date you wrote it. My computer was down for several ...
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| Male AKC Shitzu 5 years old | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have just found really bloody stools from my dog. Any ideas All shots no change in foods not ...
A: Bloody stools with a foul odor could be a number of things. Fast your dog for 24 hrs then start ...
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| shih tzu behavior | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old shih tzu and she does not listen at all when I'm eating or just sitting down ...
A: I am so sorry about the delay. My server was down for several days and I also had computer trouble ...
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| dog not eating | 2/22/2008 |
Q: my dog has been licking her broken nail on her paw and now she's not eating. what could it be.
A: Can you possibly take your dog to the vet to have the nail looked at and bandaged? It may actually ...
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| dog question | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have a wolfdog and today when I went to feed her, I saw that hey cheeks and jaw were badly ...
A: What you are describing is not a good sign. Remember that the area that is swollen is near the ...
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| weeing problem | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have a year old jack russell male he's very well behaved and whenever he needs the toilet he ...
A: Whenever a dog starts peeing in the house after he's been housebroken, there is usually either a ...
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| Elderly dog with recurring worm problem | 2/18/2008 |
Q: ) Our family dog is 15 years old. She has drastically dropped in weight and is slowing down :( She ...
A: My best advice is to take a stool sample with the 1/2 white worms showing and let your vet analyze ...
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| dog spay recovery photos | 2/17/2008 |
Q: could i please get some photos of recovering dogs after spay. i would specifically like to see the ...
A: If your dog was just spayed and you feel that something was botched, then please rush your dog to a ...
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| BARKING? | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I JUST GOT A MINI PIN FOR CHRISTMAS, SHE WAS ABOUT 4 WKS OLD, BUT SHE HAS NEVER BARKED ONCE, OR ...
A: You should of course have your dog checked out by your vet to make sure that she is healthy. If all ...
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| Agression in pound pup | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I've recently adopted a female german shorthair pointer, 45lbs, 3 years old. She is THE BEST indoor ...
A: I am going to assume that when you describe yourself as a good pack leader that you are doing all ...
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| cats and dogs | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old yorkie. I just had to put my cat of 18 years to sleep. Rosie my dog has never ...
A: Condolences on the loss of your cat. Based on your experience and possible anxiety level, I would ...
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| Lhasa Apso Issue | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I have a Lhasa Apso that we got when she was 3 and she now just turned 7; healthy as can be. My ...
A: From what you are describing it sounds like your dog is in a pacification mode stemming from when ...
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| HELP!!! | 2/8/2008 |
Q: i've owned a min pin for the past year. we got him from the humane society and they guessed he was ...
A: I do not belive that this is genetic. In my opinion, there is something else going on. I would ...
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| my boxers shedding | 2/7/2008 |
Q: i have 2 boxer bulldogs, a female and a male. my male sheds so bad. i feed them Iams and bathe them ...
A: The very first step is to get a complete medical examination with a full blood panel, paying ...
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| dry nose | 2/6/2008 |
Q: my cocker spaniel i just got from a local breeder he is 4 mounts old his nose is warm and dry.and he ...
A: Your dog's warm and dry nose needs to be checked out by a vet. It may be a sign of a medical ...
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| Mini Doxie Liver | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 yr. old female Doxie that started to vomit about 1 1/2 hrs after 2 other dogs went home ...
A: I am so sorry for what happened but I think that there is more to this and with the right approach, ...
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| My dog snaps at my boyfriend when he gently reaches for his collar | 2/3/2008 |
Q: my dog is now 2yrs old and has just recently started to snap at my boyfriend when he gently reaches ...
A: Any sudden change in a dog's behavior, especially involving aggression, requires a physical exam ...
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| My male dog is driving me crazy | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a male chihuahua and a female doberman. The male is going insane crying, whimpering and ...
A: In order to help you I need more information: -How old is each dog? -How long have you had these ...
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| Aggressive Boxer | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My 3-yr. old spayed female Boxer began to develop in the last couple of years an agression toward ...
A: Any sudden changes in bahavior have either a medical basis or environmental/psychological basis. ...
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| refuses to feed | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old white boxer.she gave birth to 7 pups 4 weeks ago .she did great at first now she ...
A: It is imperative that both the dame and pups be checked out immediately for any health risks. The ...
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| injured toe nail | 1/28/2008 |
Q: i hope this question is appropriate for this site. a month ago my dog injured her toenail while ...
A: I am so sorry I didn't get back to sooner..I had an accident and have been out of commission. ...
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| Making a rescue feel like part of the family | 1/27/2008 |
Q: We adopted a rescue female, 1 1/2 yr old, Golden Retriever-Chow mix 6 weeks ago. She spent months ...
A: She's certainly been through the wringer and how lucky that she found such a loving home! I would ...
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| yorkie pup | 1/24/2008 |
Q: We have a 9 month old yorkie and he was steadily getting better with potty training. We have the ...
A: My first suggestion is to take your dog for a complete checkup. You want to rule out any underlying ...
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| my dog | 1/23/2008 |
Q: my dog is eating properly but is pooping in the house every night we let him out all day and feed ...
A: My first suggestion is to take your dog for a complete checkup, including a full blood workup and ...
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| itching and shedding roxanne | 1/21/2008 |
Q: where ever she is itching the hair is shedding off and now we can see her skin. it first started ...
A: There are several reasons why your dog could be scratching. I would like to address the ...
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| eating | 1/20/2008 |
Q: What age does a chuahua puppy start to eat regular puppy food?
A: Weaning is the process of teaching three to four week old puppies about eating solid food instead of ...
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| holistic health | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 8 mo. old mastif dog that i saved as a puppy he smells like foot fungus i have to give him ...
A: A puppy should always have that wonderful puppy perfume odor and puppy paws smell like popcorn. ...
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| TOBY THE LAB | 1/17/2008 |
Q: OUR GRANDDAUGHTER ADOPTED A LAB FROM AN ANIMAL SHELTER (HE IS APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR OLD) HE HAS DONE ...
A: It is heart warming to learn that you have in fact, found a solution to Toby following your ...
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| sick yorkie | 1/16/2008 |
Q: my yorkshire terrier has eaten something which has caused damage to his stomach. he is in the vets ...
A: I am so very sorry that your boy is ill and I hope and pray that he will recover. I am not a vet ...
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| Dog digging | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Yard looks like the moon. Chow/newfoundland mix. Running line digs, fenced in digs, so gave up and ...
A: Your question was: "IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO?" I spent a great deal of time putting together a ...
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| dog pooping/peeing on my son's bed | 1/13/2008 |
Q: We adopted a Jack Russell in October. He is not fixed yet shortly after we brought him home he ...
A: My first suggestion is to take your dog for a complete checkup, including a full blood workup and ...
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| 11-year-old-Aussie started going in the house | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Our 11-year-old, extremely brilliant and well-trained Australian Shepherd (Blue Merl) now goes in ...
A: She sounds like a great dog that is having a problem with housebreaking at the age of 11yrs. Let's ...
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| Training mill rescue to take initiative | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a 4 yr old cocker spaniel mill rescue dog. Her fear of me and my fiance is ...
A: My heart goes out to her for the harsh life that she has had in her four years of life. Thankfully ...
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| my princess | 1/10/2008 |
Q: princes is my 7yr old silky terrier which i love and adore she's my baby and all my attention has ...
A: Taking a dog away from it's mother at only a month old is way too soon. This poor pup may have ...
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| Laterally Luxating Patellas | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I just bought an 8 week old llasa poo. She was the runt of the liter and have recently found out ...
A: If you just bought this puppy, there are laws that will protect you if you want medical expenditures ...
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| about bones and treats | 1/8/2008 |
Q: pork fully cooked or cured bones? thank you for your time
A: Your dog must be absolutely adorable. Please excuse the delay in responding, things have been very ...
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| Dark Red Rashes on Italian Greyhound | 1/7/2008 |
Q: We are dog sitting my mother-in-laws 6 year old Italian Greyhound. We have only had him a couple of ...
A: The most expedient way to deal with this allergic reaction is with some baby benedryl.Administer ...
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| dog bitting | 1/6/2008 |
Q: i have a three year old pit bull she is usually great with people i dont teach here to fight or be ...
A: The first thing to do is to have your vet do a full blood workup, paying special attention to the ...
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| 10 month old siberian husky abused by previous owner | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I just got him 5 days ago, we have been noticing some behavior that is making it apparent he was ...
A: They are magnificant dogs and extremely sensitive. I have lived with two Huskies, a Husky/wolf ...
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| Pit in heat | 1/4/2008 |
Q: My pitbull is in heat and she is very swollen. Is that normal? How swollen should she get? Do I ...
A: The complete heat cycle takes about 6 months, resulting in 2 estrous periods each year. Individual ...
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| Bishon Foot Chewing Problem | 1/3/2008 |
Q: We have a 2yr old male Bishon who has been chewing on the top of his paw. He licks it until it ...
A: I know that this must be very frustrating for you. I apologize for the delay in responding. ...
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| 2 male dogs and playing | 1/2/2008 |
Q: i have a 12 month old male husky desexed and recently am trailing a second male husky 9 months old ...
A: I have a special place in my heart for northern breeds, having had them as family members for many ...
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| Dog constantly licking his lips | 1/1/2008 |
Q: My lab has just (tonight)started constantly licking his lips - what could this mean?
A: Typically lip licking is a way for a dog to destress himself and others. It is one of the calming ...
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| My dog is peeing blood | 12/31/2007 |
Q: My 9 month old bitch is currently peeing blood which also has small lumps in it as well. Would this ...
A: You would be able to tell if your dog was in heat because her back area would be extremely swollen ...
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| my dog rock | 12/30/2007 |
Q: is raw potatoes bad for my dog. He loves eating them
A: Foods To Avoid: -Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalates, ...
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| new puppy, older dog | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old female border collie. She is VERY aggressive towards other dogs. She tolerates ...
A: A home that has a dog that is aggressive to other dogs, should never introduce another pooch into ...
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| Benadryl for a puppy | 12/28/2007 |
Q: can we give our three month old puppy (20lb boxer) benadryl. We belive she got in contact with ...
A: Dogs can be given Benadryl for allergic reactions to bug bites, etc but I wouldn't fool around with ...
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| pomeranian | 12/27/2007 |
Q: "Cubby" my 8 year old pom has recently started getting poop stuck in the hair around her anus. I ...
A: Poor baby. You can try giving her an oatmeal bath to sooth the area. I like to use either yogurt, ...
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| Dog has diarreah - | 12/25/2007 |
Q: My 7 year old poodle has had diarrhea for 2 days and a little vomiting yet he is active and playing. ...
A: If your dog isn't drinking water then he needs to be rushed to emergency. Dehydration is extremely ...
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| One area of the carpet... | 12/24/2007 |
Q: My dog eats and poops in one area of the carpet. He's house trained and everything but for some ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either your dog is or isn't housebroken. When a ...
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| Dog Ejaculate. | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I have a Pit Bull / Boxer Mix. He is maybe 2 years old and I have noticed that recently sometimes ...
A: Your dog needs to be examined by your vet to make sure that everything is OK. Step two is ...
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| English bulldog- scratching | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month-old English Bulldog puppy who is now healthy (after an early battle with giardia ...
A: There are several reasons why puppy could be scratching. He could be having an allergic reaction to ...
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| new born toy poodle | 12/17/2007 |
Q: i am getting her in 2 more weeks, she'll be 8 weeks old..i am paying $500 to a private owner, who ...
A: I would like to urge you to seek out a rescue dog before paying a breeder who is charging $500 ...
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| will my dog forget me? | 12/15/2007 |
Q: My family and I bought our dog when he was a puppy. When he was only 1 year old we had to up and ...
A: Your dog will always remember you! If he acts aloof, it is only because he may think that you left ...
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| Buck, our new 14 week old chihuahua | 12/14/2007 |
Q: We just brought a new puppy home and we have 3 other chihuahua's at home. The big problem is with ...
A: The most important thing I am going to say is to keep Abbott far away from the puppy at all times! ...
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| fleAS | 12/12/2007 |
Q: i have a serbian husky that just had puppies 3 days ago can i put her frontline on her or should i ...
A: I am trying to determine if your Husky actually has fleas or if you are concerned about the ...
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| dogs | 12/11/2007 |
Q: how long does a Chihuahua period last
A: Here is some information on a female dog in heat: The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately ...
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| period | 12/10/2007 |
Q: i have a 9 month old female apaso lapsq who has gotten her period yet, is this normal? if so what ...
A: Here is some information on a female dog in heat: The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately ...
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| feeding | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have a one year old seventy pound labradoodle. I am having issues with him always being hungry. ...
A: I am sorry about the delay in responding. Labs are food driven. I have never met a Lab that ...
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| rash on my yellow labs spade scar | 12/8/2007 |
Q: My lab is over 3 yrs old and was fixed over 3 yrs old but she has a red wet looking rash about ...
A: The fact that your dog has developed food allergies is an important clue regarding the rash. It's ...
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| popping hips | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My 6 month Border Collie has popping hips and occasionally favors one leg . I did take her to the ...
A: She must be absolutely adorabel! I do think that your dog has a problem and it should be addresss ...
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| dog with runny nose | 12/6/2007 |
Q: my dog has a runny nose and the drainage is green is the gonna turn into somethin???????
A: Please rush your dog to emergency! Green is NOT good..it's very bad..it means advanced infection. ...
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| about my miniture pincher | 12/5/2007 |
Q: my concern is he don't come out of under the bed all day until sometimes 2am or when i chase him out ...
A: There is no indication of how old your dog is or how long this behavior has been going on. Could it ...
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| 7month old in heat | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 month old female Border Collie mix. Im not sure if she is in heat because she wasnt ...
A: It does seem that your female was in heat and may have been inpregnated. I would suggest that you ...
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| white bump on dog's togue | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I would like to start off by stating that I understand that you are not a vet, but am just curious ...
A: Without actually seeing the bump, I would guess, and it is only a guess, that this is a wart that ...
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| Aggression | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old chocolate Lab. He is a wonderful family pet. He has never shown aggression to ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. Often a dog doesn't suddenly become aggressive. In many ...
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| Lethargic and vomiting black pug puppy | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 15 week old pug puppy. When I came home from work today she was lethargic and had been ...
A: A sick dog should never be fed. They should be fasted for a day after all vomiting has ended. ...
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| Dog ate 10x1.5 inch rib bones | 11/25/2007 |
Q: Dog ate 10x1.5 inch rib bones. What should I do? I was thinking of making him throw up some how.
A: If the bones were raw and he chewed them, he is probably going to be ok. However, if they were ...
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| My poor dog, please help | 11/24/2007 |
Q: my Miniature Schnauzer is sick and it came on all the sudden. Yesterday it had massive diarhhea and ...
A: Your dog is very ill. You must bring him to the emergency room. The red in the vomit is blood and ...
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| Chihuahua loss of blance, appetite. | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 5yr old chi who is going down hill rapidly. At first she was diagnosed with a spinal injury ...
A: My heart is breaking for you and your little Chi. It is obvious that your vet doesn't have a clue ...
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| Biting | 11/21/2007 |
Q: My 5 year old American Eskimo snaps(barely missing)at my 1 year old. We cannot seem to get him to ...
A: I also have an Eskie who when I first got her had some aggressive issues, but we worked on it and ...
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| dog peeing on kids beds | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I recently found our 10 month old yorkie/shihtzu peeing on my childrens beds, especially my sons. I ...
A: I think that you have answered many of your own questions. Yes, definitely have him neutered. It ...
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| boxer | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I've just taken in a 2 yr old male boxer, problem is he's got a really bad limp, it almost looks ...
A: Congratulations on rescuing this box and opening your heart and home to him. It sounds like your ...
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| two year old bichon frise | 11/18/2007 |
Q: When has upset tummy is desperate to eat grass to make herself sick. however, when she cant get to ...
A: It is perfectly natural for a dog to eat grass when their tummy is upset. It is a way for them to ...
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| dalmatian yelping | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Every once in a while my dog starts crying and yelping uncontrollably. We've taken her to the vet ...
A: I wish I could offer specific help but I have no idea what is causing this condition...but I can ...
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| dog's nose bumps | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old husky male that over the course of 3 months has slowly started getting bumps ...
A: It seems that this condition may have started around the time of his initial puppy vaccinations. He ...
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| Dog Mouth Lump | 11/10/2007 |
Q: My dog has a lump on the inside of his upper lip/gums. It bleeds often and causes him bad breath. ...
A: I am very concerned about this lump. I can't figure out if it's on the gums or the inside of the ...
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| My dog | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I was rubbing on my dogs neck and I noticed he had these puss spots under his neck and on the side ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by pus spots? Can you be more descriptive? Are they warts or actual ...
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| wierd behaver | 11/5/2007 |
Q: our 2-3 year old dog is all of a sudden pooping on the floor and on beds and we let her out ...
A: The first thing that must be ruled out is the medical. I suggest that you have your dog examined by ...
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| feeding | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have a Japanese Akita(2 yrs old stray) I feed him Bakers complete but add Tuna, sardines, etc He ...
A: A varied diet is the best way to feed. That means rotating different foods which can be rabbit, ...
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| doberman who is always "sad" looking | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have 2 male dobermans who are 10 months old. One of the males has always been "sad" ...
A: This is a very sweet question as you are tuning into your dog's subtlety! The only concern I really ...
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| Sick chihuahua, already asked someone else, but they're unavailable right now. | 11/1/2007 |
Q: they are about 12 weeks old and he was vaccinated two weeks ago on the 18th...he was a lot happier ...
A: It's quite clear to me that your puppy suffers from vaccinosis. I would never again give him ...
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| sick rat terrier | 10/30/2007 |
Q: My 1yr old rat terrier has high protien levels in his blood( 35 was his protien level on his last ...
A: Poor baby..to be going through so much in his short life. My heart breaks for him. My suggestion ...
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| Seizure or Not ? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I noticed my 1yr of Min-Pin with strange behavior. His mouth was stiff and pulled way back in locked ...
A: old Min-Pin. What you have described is definitely what a seizure looks like. When was your dog ...
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| dog uncharacteristly bit | 10/28/2007 |
Q: My daughter adopted a pound puppy (mutt) from the pound last year. She is now 10 months old, had ...
A: This is a serious situation. Your puppy is exhibiting behavior that should be taken very seriously. ...
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| my dogs health | 10/27/2007 |
Q: i just got a blk lab and i already had 2 pups die of parvo and she is only 9 weeks and i'm getting ...
A: I am unclear from what you have described, what the situation in your house is? Have you rescued ...
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| puppy sick? | 10/24/2007 |
Q: i just got a 2 month old chihuahua puppy and she has been throwing up for the past five hours while ...
A: This breaks my heart..poor baby..first time away from mama and her brothers and sisters, a long ...
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| Neutering | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My lab was neutered two weeks ago. I have been watching the incision spot very carefully, but last ...
A: If the incision is infected it can be extremely serious. Any infection can enter the blood stream ...
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| 8 month westie mixed shitzu | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My puppy is still a puppy and he pooped out diarrhea with blood in it; he is only 8 months old is ...
A: This is an unfortuate situation in that someone gave you a dog that had intestional problems without ...
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| training a dog to go outside with a fence | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I have had a long haired Chihuahua for the past two years. I trained her to go to the bathroom when ...
A: I had responded to this question last week but for some reason it never got through to you, so I am ...
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| Pekingese | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I have had a pekingese for about a year now, and have decided to purchase another one, well I did ...
A: I am assuming that you purchased this dog from a pet shop? A reputable breeder would not be ...
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| my dog she is a ameracan staffy one year old | 10/19/2007 |
Q: my dog has just had puppys 2 months ago and thay have all gone but my dog has been ackting ill for ...
A: It sounds to me like your dog may have a hormonal imbalance from having gone through pregnancy and ...
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| help me | 10/18/2007 |
Q: my dacushand mix just had puppies a week ago and i'm scared that she is not producing enough milk ...
A: You must always trust your instincts. You know your dog better than anyone else and if you are ...
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| dog neutered today | 10/17/2007 |
Q: my 6 mo. Boston was neutered today. His scrotum is enlarged. Is this normal?
A: It is normal for there to be some swelling after surgery. You can wrap some ice chips in a towel ...
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| Agressive Male Golden | 10/16/2007 |
Q: We have a 5 year old neutered male golden retriever and we recently got a Lab mix puppy who is also ...
A: I've been overwhelmed with emergency rescue work which is why my response has been delayed. I do ...
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| Dogs acting out | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I have an 11 year old shih tzu who has suddenly began peeing in my dining room which is something he ...
A: I've been extremely swamped with emergency rescue work which is why my response has been delayed. I ...
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| rash on puppies | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have two male 7 month old Boxer puppies (different litters). Two weeks ago, one of the puppies ...
A: My gut feeling is that it's not the food that's causing this problem but I would definitely check ...
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| Spaying | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I have a Puggle who we estimate is around 1 1/2 to 2 years old. Yesterday was a big day for her ...
A: Please take your dog to emergency immediately. This is not normal behavior after major surgery. If ...
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| small poodle back legs problem. | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help. My mother has a small poodle (she <the dog> is a mixed breed though). Now her ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about her condition. Please forgive the delay in responding. I have been ...
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| biting and jumping | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 mont old golden retriever. when she was younger she would nibb and bite a bit. But know ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering. I've been overwhelmed with recent rescue work. Your Golden ...
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| Pomeranian | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have a black toy pomeranian. She is 4 months old and weighs about 4 pounds. When I got her her fur ...
A: I am sorry to hear that your little puppy is having a hard time at such a young age. There are many ...
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| going into heat | 10/6/2007 |
Q: i have a 8 month old female husky when can i expect her to go into heat?
A: Your dog can theoretically go into heat any moment. Here is some information on a female dog in ...
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| 10 week old maltese | 10/5/2007 |
Q: My cute little Maltese seems to be controlling me. I have a 6 year old poodle also who was never ...
A: Please be aware that allowing your Maltese to terrorize your older poodle can lead to behavorial ...
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| Dog running away when walking near it | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I am currently looking after my friends German Shepard for a couple of weeks. It is only 7 months ...
A: The dog doesn't understand what you want from her. She's just a baby and hasn't been properly ...
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| reoccurance of puppy diarrhea and vomiting | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My 6 month old shi tzu is vomiting and has diarrhea this is happen for the second time in two ...
A: Please get a second opinion as to what is going on with your dog. I would change her food to a ...
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| 2 yr old Male Chihuahua | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old male Chihuahua that has recently started peeing in the house again. He is intact ...
A: When a dog is housebroken he never uses the house for his toilet. Many people do not understand ...
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| getting new puppy | 10/1/2007 |
Q: i have wonderful beagle who is 19 months old. i wanted to get another beagle but i am worried that ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. I have been overwhelmed with emergency rescue work. The ...
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| My dog | 9/30/2007 |
Q: why my dog urine and past motion got blood?
A: I am not sure what your question is asking. Are you saying that your dog is passing blood in his ...
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| behavior of my puppy | 9/27/2007 |
Q: My puppy is 8 months old and a poodle mix (very small)and although she is a good dog we have one ...
A: I want to thank you for your patience in waiting for my response..I have been involved in some ...
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| border collie chewing hair on back hind leg and tail | 9/24/2007 |
Q: how can I get my border collie to stop chewing the hair off her back and rear legs. It is getting to ...
A: I actually had the same thing happen to my own dog some time ago. It turned out that a) her thyroid ...
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| My dog | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Why hasn't my dog eaten in 3 days.. We got him 3 days ago and he still hasn't eaten his normal ...
A: Without more detailed information I cannot advise you as to why your dog isn't eating. Perhaps he ...
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| puppy panting | 9/22/2007 |
Q: we have a new puppy, aprox 4 months old. She's been to the vets for her first checkup and shots. Doc ...
A: I always tell people to trust their gut feelings when it comes to their dogs. My instinct from what ...
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| My ShitZu is acting Silly/Crazy | 9/21/2007 |
Q: We have a 13yr old female ShitZu, her name is "Piggy". We have had her from birth, we owned her ...
A: Please forgive the delay in responding. I have been inundated with emergency rescue work. I am ...
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| chihuaha hyperventilates? | 9/20/2007 |
Q: It seems my dog (10 months old) does this a lot. It sounds like when a child cries really hard and ...
A: What you have described sounds like a condition called Reverse Sneezing (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex)! ...
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| My Dog keeps whimpering | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have a springer spaniel who is 6. The last couple of days she keeps crying and whimpering. Even ...
A: There is definitely something that is causing your dog to cry and whimper. In the wild, dogs or ...
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| Biting through walls and hiding in the closet... | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 4yr. old German Shepherd that definitely has some quirks, but lately she had pulled some ...
A: My heart goes out to the both of you...to you for the frustration in trying to understand and ...
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| Rescued Westie pees all the time (ARGGH!) | 9/14/2007 |
Q: we have adopted a Westie and guess he is about 3-4 years old. Whenever he gets even a little ...
A: Westies are not the only dogs that have problems with submissive peeing. I do believe that your ...
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| dog poo | 9/13/2007 |
Q: we have a 3yr old westie bitch. after placing droppings onto the soil for disposal a few days later ...
A: Might I suggest that rather than using the soil for disposal purposes that you immediately pick up ...
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| Dog over ate | 9/12/2007 |
Q: We have a small minpin/chihuahua mix. She overate Sunday morning and vomitted a while later the same ...
A: Three days of being ill with diarrhea, vomiting and no appetite, in such a small dog, is a bit of a ...
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| Fighting (in an Unusual Way) & Barking | 9/9/2007 |
Q: My family & I rescued a Spitz 2 years ago, who was a stray. When we brought her home, she wasn't ...
A: I apologize for the delay. I am still trying to catch up with all the questions after the holiday. ...
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| how often do dogs get shots? | 9/7/2007 |
Q: My dog will turn 2 next month, he has 2 sets of shots..his puppy shots and then another round of ...
A: Vaccinations have been known to cause autoimmune responses, often seen as skin problems. After the ...
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| english bulldog | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I would really like to get an English Bulldog for my family, but I want to make sure it's the right ...
A: English Bulldogs are very strong and powerful and many are what is referred to as willful (meaning ...
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| red bruising skin | 9/3/2007 |
Q: My dog is 13,About 3 months ago my dog started limping.I took him to the vet and they diagnosed him ...
A: When a dog doesn't eat it is a sign that something is wrong. Coupled with the digestive issues you ...
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| very scared Hungarian Vizla | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 5 YEAR OLD HUNGARIAN VIZLA DOG WE HAVE BEEN DOING BUILDING WORK ON OUR HOUSE FOR THE LAST 8 ...
A: I appreciate your patience in waiting for my response to your question. Since you have been ...
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| My Dog has fleas | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I am not sure if you can help me but it is worth a try. I found a couple of fleas on my dog last ...
A: Here are some approaches to the natural elimination of fleas: Flutter Pooch Insect Repel Spray from ...
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| dow paw | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I have a mini dachshund. One of her paw pad is a little dry. When it gets wet it turns white with ...
A: The description you have given to me is troubling. What concerns me are the chemicals in the ...
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| pug heat | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I'm owned by a lovely pug bitch.Its just 10 months old.Its still hasnt got its first heat cycle.I ...
A: Here is some information on a female dog in heat: The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately ...
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| leg amputation | 8/27/2007 |
Q: We have a stray dog with a bad knee and hip injury, amputation is recommended. Where is an ...
A: You have made my heart sing today! I am beside myself with emotion after receiving your email. ...
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| chewing | 8/26/2007 |
Q: new puppy had him for about a month only chew's when left alone during day.will chew anything he can ...
A: Thank you for your patience in waiting for a response. Puppies chew to ease teething discomfort, to ...
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| dog nudering | 8/25/2007 |
Q: how do you know if a dog has an infection after being neutered
A: The signs of infection are: Inflamation Pus Lethargy Fever Loss of apetite Loss of energy Lack of ...
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| Uncomfortable with Strangers & Biting | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I have a male German Shepard/Black Lab mix. He is around 1 year old. He has been neutered. He is ...
A: Your dog is engaging in submissive peeing. The genetically shy dog is a super submissive type and ...
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| lip infection!! | 8/23/2007 |
Q: i have a standard poodle who is 13. Her bottom right lip protrudes out and a little bit swollen. ...
A: It sounds from your description that there may be an infection present which means that this needs ...
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| Red Bumps | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My lab has big red bumps on her snout and her bottom lip around her mouth..some are big some are ...
A: I appreciate your patience regarding the delay in repsonding. It appears that your dog may be ...
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| 90 yr. old father wants to adopt a dog | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 90 yr old father who wants to adopt a dog. He has had 2 hip replacement surgeries and can ...
A: God bless him for wanting to embrace life at his age! That's probably how he made it this far to ...
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| leg amputation | 8/19/2007 |
Q: We have a stray dog with a bad knee and hip injury, amputation is recommended. Where is an ...
A: ..you could name him Lance, after Lance Armstrong..a hero who lost his leg. Best, Shelley Dear ...
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| Uncomfortable with Strangers & Biting | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I have a male German Shepard/Black Lab mix. He is around 1 year old. He has been neutered. He is ...
A: Thank you for your patience in waiting for my response. What is essentially happening is that you ...
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| Daschund agressive to other dogs around toys | 8/16/2007 |
Q: My question is about our little daschund, Dooly. He is 1.5 years old and we have had him for 1 ...
A: I understand that this must be very upsetting for you to watch as you love both of them dearly. ...
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| Bull Mastiff Depressed | 8/15/2007 |
Q: My one yr. old female bull mastiff, Toshi has seemed very different ever since we picked her up from ...
A: Traditional kennel boarding is a very depressing and stressful experience for a dog. That is why I ...
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| pogo | 8/14/2007 |
Q: my dog is sick, he has pnemona, and now we like coughing more and he actually htru up today, were ...
A: With the symptoms you are describing I would insist that my dog be kept in the hospital with ...
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| 3 mo aol Weaten | 8/13/2007 |
Q: Three weeks ago we brought home a wanderful weaten girl she start loosing her hair 2 weeks ago. the ...
A: There are various reasons that could be causing this condition and I could send you a long list, but ...
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| my dog | 8/11/2007 |
Q: and he will go under my bed and wont come out and will snap if you try and grab him but other than ...
A: This behavior is known as resource guarding. I apologize for the delay in responding and hope that ...
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| bad odor | 8/10/2007 |
Q: My 4 month old Golden Retriever has a subtle bad odor on his coat and breath. I changed his food to ...
A: I apologize for the delay and thank you for your patience. A 4 month old dog would be too young to ...
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| shedding | 8/8/2007 |
Q: i have a 11 month old chocolate labrador. he is loosing his hair and has spots everywhere. i can now ...
A: My heart goes out to him to be going through so much as such a young age. Food May Be the Cause of ...
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| dog | 8/7/2007 |
Q: .. my dog is two years old and lately he's been vomiting and gaging quite a bit... i am begining to ...
A: No one knows your dog better than you do and apparently a sixth sense is keeping you worried about ...
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| my shih tzu | 8/6/2007 |
Q: recently my dog was outside to use the bathroom and when she went to have a bowel movement she fell ...
A: Something is definitely wrong and your dog should be seen by your vet. It is not normal for a dog ...
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| Puppy throwing up | 8/3/2007 |
Q: My puppy threw up about a day ago, the vomit a yellow color and looking sort of bubbly.He is still ...
A: I don't believe that there is any need to worry about one throw up. The yellow foamy looking stuff ...
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| 6 month yellow lab | 8/2/2007 |
Q: our lab act's up when my husband and i are in the same room. he is constantly attention seeking. he ...
A: The nipping and biting that your puppy is engaging in is referred to as "mouthing.' Almost all ...
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| Help | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I just got a female doxie that was rescued from an Amish Puppy mill. She is 5 years old and very, ...
A: Kudos to you for giving this precious dog a quality of life. I am really sorry about the delay in ...
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| Wasp sting | 7/29/2007 |
Q: Our 2 yrs. old beagle was out for a walk in the neighborhood and was bitten by a wasp on it's lip ...
A: Bee or wasp stings not only hurt, causing swelling and sharp pain, but for some individuals a sting ...
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| Staffi Dog Health Issue | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have concerns about my Staffie dog named Kareem. She is about 3 years old and very lively. I ...
A: .poor baby..going through this skin condition Your dog sounds like she is feeling miserable. Some ...
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| my beagle is being very weird | 7/24/2007 |
Q: .....he has a master which he gets alogn with very well and i have never been like the master and i ...
A: Below is a list of books that will help you understand dog behavior and psychology. These are books ...
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| Puppy Bloodhound | 7/21/2007 |
Q: We have had our new 11-weekold puppy for only 6 days. Retrieving her already flea infested, we ...
A: She has been through so much in her short life. It seems to me that there has been too much at once ...
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| dog eating glass | 7/20/2007 |
Q: What should we do if our dog might have eaten glass?
A: Please please please rush your dog to emergency IMMEDIATELY. If you have to wake up your vet then ...
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| Rat Terrier Skin Irritation | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My 8 year old Rat Terrier is very itchy all the time. She is treated monthly for fleas (which she ...
A: The first thing I would want to address is the flea monthly flea treatments. If you look at the ...
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| Chocolate lab acting funny with sleep and bathroom | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have had my chocolate lab for all of her life so far, she is 9 years old and healthy. I'm just ...
A: She sounds like a really lovely and sensitive dog. I apologize for the delay in responding...it's ...
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| My 10 month old female akita is showing signs of pregnan | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if my 10 month old female akita could get pregnant by a 14 week old male akita. ...
A: Here is information about the female heat cycle: The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately ...
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| Aggressive behavior | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 4yr Miniature Daschund that has started showing aggressive behavior towards other dogs and ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding and thank you for your patience. Often a dog doesn't ...
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| My Dog's Bee Sting | 7/13/2007 |
Q: Our Puppy Got A Bee Sting In Her Lip Or Mouth. Her First Ever. What Do I Need To Do To Help Her? ...
A: Bee or wasp stings not only hurt, causing swelling and sharp pain, but for some individuals a sting ...
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| Boston Terrier Puppies | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I just recently purchased a Boston Terrier Puppy. I was told it was full blood but there is no ...
A: The moral of the story is, don't buy a puppy but rather save a dog on death row!!! Every time you ...
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| Barking or Howling in the middle of the night? | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I don't know what to do or who to turn to the vet says my 16 year old dog is physically okay. The ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay in responding. Your email ended up in my spam folder and was just ...
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| American bulldog with sudden bumps | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old American bulldog, he is utd on shots, etc, he is crated at nighttime and if we ...
A: Since he is only 6 months old, I am going to assume that he's recently been vaccinated? If so, this ...
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| Chihuaha acting weird | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I've had my chihuahua for 6 months now, and she's always been playful and hyper. For the last 2 ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. Somehow your email went into my spam folder and was just ...
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| Dogs Tail | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Just recently he started licking his tail and now his fur has fallen out. He has scabs on it and it ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding...we've had computer problems due to the weather. Thank you ...
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| chihuahua do | 7/4/2007 |
Q: my dog has always been very loving and alway needed attention now when you pet him his tail dosen't ...
A: If your vet didn't do a thyroid panel, please have him run one. Changes in thyroid can effect ...
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| COCKERSPANIELS WEIGHT LOSS | 6/30/2007 |
Q: MY COCOA IS 14YRS OLD, SHE IS GOING BLIND AND ALTHOUGH HER APPETITE IS STILL VERY GOOD SHE IS NOT ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. I've been out of town and just opened up your question. ...
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| Drooling Boggle | 6/28/2007 |
Q: Dash is 1 1/2 years old and has never had a problem drolling untill today. Could this be something ...
A: Since you describe Dash as a forgager, snarfing up everything in site, I would guess that something ...
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| mini schnuzer puppie | 6/27/2007 |
Q: i just got a mini schnauzer puppies he is nine weeks now ,the first week i had him he ate fine with ...
A: It seems that your munchkin has trained you very well! (lol) At some point in his young life, you ...
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| Black Lab | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Came home and 2 year old has large knot on nose and bumps all over his body and eyes are now ...
A: I would suggest that you give him a child's portion of Benadryl and rush him to the emergency room ...
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| dog throwing up | 6/25/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old chihuahua threw up 3 times today. His energy is ok, and he still had an appetite for ...
A: Throwing up is not necessarily a sign of anything more serious than an upset tummy, especially in ...
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| Scraping Paws | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have a pug and lately I noticed that when he walks slowly he doesn't lift his front paws (both) ...
A: I believe that a dog's body is a smooth running machine unless something is wrong..and we look for ...
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| dominateing dog agressive st bernard | 6/22/2007 |
Q: i, have a 1 year old St and i have to take him out on a leash no fence yet he is dragging me to ...
A: Please forgive the delay in responding. I've been overwhelmed with rescue and other dog related ...
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| rottweiler | 6/21/2007 |
Q: i had a question about a rottweiler... can i breed rottweiler siblings
A: It is not a good idea to breed too closely if at all. Please understand that millions of unwanted ...
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| new puppy, not happy dog | 6/19/2007 |
Q: i have a 18 month old king charles spaniel, she is a very loving dog and follows me around the ...
A: I apologize for the delay...computer problems are no fun! Thank you for your patience. Your sweet ...
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| my female pit | 6/17/2007 |
Q: i have 2 pits,,male and female,,i noticed 9 days ago my female started bleeding going into her heat ...
A: You ask about the chances of an unwanted pregnancy? Great! I would like to encourage you to have ...
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| sick dog | 6/16/2007 |
Q: i have a dog which we found during a storm in florida so we don't really know how old is she. the ...
A: Would you say that your dog might be having a seizure? Other than that I don't have enough ...
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| chewing | 6/15/2007 |
Q: How can I stop my dog from chewing on the wood trim around the outside window on my back porch? I ...
A: I am assuming that he is a puppy. Prevention is the best approach. The more that a dog does ...
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| 1 year old scotties aggresssion | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 year old neutered male Scottie called Peppy. He has had an issue with other dogs from a ...
A: I apologize for the delay...rescue work has been overwhelming recently. Thank you for your patience. ...
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| blood in urine | 6/11/2007 |
Q: there blood in his urine,he eats, play's but am scared there might be something wrong with him
A: Blood in the urine can be a sign of a bladder infection but it can also be related to other health ...
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| nipples? | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 month old yorkie and she is in heat and she is getting nipples on ur stomach or what it ...
A: When a dog is in heat she is ready to become pregnant and the hormones that are produced may enlarge ...
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| Dog Throwing Up | 6/6/2007 |
Q: We have a 15 month old Chocolate Lab. She has started throwing up her food just minutes after she ...
A: .I apologize for the delay in responding..my dog was operated on last week and I was overwhelmed ...
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| I have two girl dogs that fight viciously | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I moved in with my sister back in January of this year, I brought my 5 yr old Yorkie with me, which ...
A: THi Violet, Thank you for writing to me about the problem you are experiencing wth your female ...
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| young pup fleas? | 6/3/2007 |
Q: My neighbors puppies (4-weeks old) have this crumbly black stuff on their neck? Are this fleas? And ...
A: From what you are describing, black crumbly stuff on the skin, can in fact indicate fleas..but there ...
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| my puppie is haveing clear jelly stools | 6/2/2007 |
Q: is this due to worm eggs coming out of her there is no colour and no smell could you give me some ...
A: By "clear jelly poo" might you be referring to mucus? Stools should be solid. When they are of ...
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| Blind/Deaf Puppy | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I had recently bought a 8 week old Austrailian Shepherd from a store. They had taken her to the vet, ...
A: life. I met an 18 month old Aussie girl in January at a dog show. She was bilaterally deaf as ...
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| Puppy with sensitive stomach | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old Mini-Munchkin (3/4 Yorkie and 1/4 shih tzu) who has developed a sensitive ...
A: !! What a cutie pie he must be..but poor boy..has a tummy problem! I apologize for the delay in ...
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| senior dog in her heat | 5/28/2007 |
Q: first off all thanks for your help. i have a 15 years old big dog.An she has been in her heat for 2 ...
A: Here is some information on a female dog in heat: The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately ...
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| 3 year old Silky that keeps pooping in the house | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Silky Terrier who is housebroken most of the time. Until he was 2 we never ...
A: old Silky. I apologize for the delay in responding. I have been overwhelmed with rescue work ...
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| Small hard acorn like looking lump on underside of dogs tail | 5/26/2007 |
Q: My border collie, chow, lab X has a small (about the size of a pinky finger nail) hard lump on the ...
A: I do think that you should have it removed. At the same time the vet can clean his teeth and remove ...
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| Golden Retriever--not eating/vomiting | 5/25/2007 |
Q: She has always been pretty active and healthy up until the last year and 1/2. During this period, ...
A: Twenty pounds of weight loss is dramatic and an indication of a serious condition, possibly life ...
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| please help im concerned | 5/23/2007 |
Q: my dog we belive is eating cat food and possibly kitty litter and her own food and has been throwing ...
A: From what you have described I recommend an immediate and possibly emergency visit to the vet. Your ...
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| bathing/water fear | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have an 18mo GWP shelter dog. Grace is terrified of water, hoses ... all of it. I once tried to ...
A: I apologize for the delay in respondng but I have been overwhelmed with recent rescue work. Thank ...
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| dog peeing | 5/19/2007 |
Q: my 17 week old westie was virtually house trained when we got him at 10 weeks old, he has been very ...
A: A dog who is fully housebroken, never uses the house as a toilet. The first thing to do is to make ...
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| won't leave other dogs alone | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I've had my 8 month old chihuahua/pekingese for about 5 months. I already had 2 other dogs when I ...
A: I am sorry about the delay in responding. I have been overwhelmed with rescue work..this is the ...
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| potty training-housetraining | 5/13/2007 |
Q: I have two yorkies-they are 1 year old-I have had them about three months-when I bought them I was ...
A: A dog that is housebroken in one home does not necessarily translate its education to a new place, ...
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| english matiff biting | 5/9/2007 |
Q: My dog's name is Brutus. He is 14 months old and weighs about 160 pounds. Tonight my boyfriend and I ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. I have been extremely busy with urgent rescue work. ...
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| Recent amputation | 5/8/2007 |
Q: Our 7yr old female Bullmastiff was diagnosed with bone cancer and had to have her right hind leg ...
A: I am sorry to hear about her plight with bone cancer. I would like to suggest that you join a group ...
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| is my dog ok?? | 5/5/2007 |
Q: . my dog is a 2 yr old border collie and i noticed that he was acting very wild. he is normally a ...
A: Please...take your dog to the vet immediately!!! Emergency!!!! Something may be terribly wrong. ...
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| lab | 5/4/2007 |
Q: im trying to figure how long does a lab stays in heat for ? a month? i need help with this question.
A: Here is some information on a female dog in heat: The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately ...
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| heartworms | 5/2/2007 |
Q: Is there any holistic treatment for heartworms? I rescue dogs and I have three rescues with ...
A: I am very sorry to hear this as it is a serious condition but treatable. I have a collection of ...
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| Dog House Training | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I read your house training article and I really like how you broke down the different methods. I ...
A: I apologize for the delay. I've been attending to a pressing dog rescue situation. Thank you for ...
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| Doberman with dandruff | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I am getting desperate, Buster has the most awful dandruff, we have added oils/fish oils/ Kelp/ got ...
A: The fish oils and kelp are a great addition to his protocol and home cooked food is the best. ...
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| Beagle won't jump | 4/25/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old beagle has been acting weird. She won't jump up on the couch for some reason, she ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding and thank you for your patience. I've been a bit behind ...
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| lonely dog? | 4/24/2007 |
Q: i have the best cocker spaniel in the world. however, i feel she might be lonely. she's the only ...
A: There is something so sweet and loving about the way you described her. Nine hours is far too long ...
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| aspirin | 4/22/2007 |
Q: My black lab/border collie cross has been limping the last couple of days and has a hard time ...
A: When a dog injures itself, you might want to consider taking her to the vet for an exam. Asprin ...
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| puppy | 4/21/2007 |
Q: i just had a 7 week old puppy given to me.I was woundering if it's normal for to sleep alot and not ...
A: It is very difficult to determine what is normal for your particular dog. If you feel that your dog ...
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| Yeast and Allergies | 4/20/2007 |
Q: Since I moved to Cali from MN about a year ago my dog has developed yeast in her year, plus ...
A: I would like to address your dog's ears problems: * Vinegar Rinse A timely vinegar rinse, ...
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| Husky malamute cross behaviour issue | 4/18/2007 |
Q: My girlfriend moved in a few months ago and brought with her two dogs and two cats, one of which is ...
A: Whenever there is a behavorial problem I always suggest that a dog be brought in for a medical ...
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| Dog losing bowel | 4/16/2007 |
Q: We have a 3 year old min-pin. She's been potty-trained with a potty pad. And she was doing great ...
A: I apologize for the delay. As you may know, we had a wicked Nor'easter here and are just starting ...
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| My Dog Has Started Urinating in the house at night | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Please help me I have an 4 year old staff and he has just started peeing in the house at night time. ...
A: If you notice a change in behavior is it always wise to have a full blood workup done by your vet. ...
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| blind dogs sudden aggression | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I acquired a dog when I remarried that is pit bull/shepherd mix. Julius is very attached to me ...
A: I apologize for the delay. As you may know, we had a wicked Nor'easter here and are just starting ...
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| Old Dog New Strange Behavior | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have a large mixed breed dog. We adopted him as an adult and believe he is around 8 years old. He ...
A: When a dog displays the type of behavior you are describing, I always suggest that you ask your vet ...
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| A few issues.. | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have a pomeranian cross breed who is 3 months old. I have had her for almost 3 weeks now and I ...
A: She must be extremely adorable! Your pup isn't biting. She's doing what we refer to as mouthing. ...
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| Marking in house | 4/8/2007 |
Q: .....We rescued a what we believe to be a collie/husky cross... We are now curious to see if hes ...
A: I would like to address what I see as several issues. You said that you recused your dog about 8-9 ...
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| parvo or coccidea | 4/7/2007 |
Q: not sure if you could answer this or not. i currently got a puppy and brought it home to my 2 other ...
A: My heart is breaking for your loss. It must feel so frustrating to have gotten two different ...
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| pls help | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I need a little bit of help from you. I have a dog that's about 16-17yrs old. She's a medium sized ...
A: I understand your hesitation to bring your dog to a vet after having had two traumatic experiences ...
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| mange | 4/5/2007 |
Q: we just got a new puppy and it scratches alot but no sign of fleas we have had her now about 2 weeks ...
A: Your dog can be scratching from many things...anything from allergies to a reaction to vaccinations ...
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| growling | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I have a daschund who is almost 11 years old. he weighs about 45lbs (he is a big daschund, not over ...
A: From everything that you have written, I believe that there is the possibility that the root of your ...
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| dog urinating while sleeping | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I live in Bangkok and the vets here are unable to help me. I have a mixed female cocker and spits. ...
A: I apologize for the delay. I've been overwhelmed because of the dog food poison recall here in the ...
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| TRAINING DOG | 3/31/2007 |
Q: My problem is this. My sister is going blind however with this that she will multi- disabled then ...
A: I am so sorry that your sister is going blind. I do not quite understand why she cannot get a guide ...
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| my pitbull | 3/29/2007 |
Q: how old does she have to be to get her period? and how soon can i mate her?
A: Here is some information on a female dog in heat: The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately ...
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| My chihuahua | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 3yr old long hair chihuahua. She is usually perky and playful, but in the last two weeks ...
A: You should have your vet run blood tests and possibly do an ultra sound of your dog's abdominal ...
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| AUSSIE PUPPY | 3/26/2007 |
Q: MY PUPPY HAD WORMS IN HIS STOOL OVER THE WEEKEND AND THE PET STORE RECOMMENDED DWORM MED, NOW HE HAS ...
A: Sometimes a pet store will recommend a general deworming medicine without considering the needs of a ...
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| dog pooping | 3/25/2007 |
Q: my dog sammi is a shepard malamute mix.she will be 7 in nov.she was spayed in dec. 2 weeks ago she ...
A: It is clear that your dog has suffered some kind of neurological damage to her spine. It could be ...
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| My 6 and a half months old chihuahua acts frightened | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I have a male chihuahua, aged 6 and a half months. In the proccess of disciplining him, I tap his ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. Here in the USA, we have had a country ...
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| My 6 and a half months old chihuahua acts frightened | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have a male chihuahua, aged 6 and a half months. In the proccess of disciplining him, I tap his ...
A: I am greatly moved by your situation with your precious Chi puppy. I understand that you must be ...
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| dogs | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Can my dog catch my cold/flue? how do I cure tear drops? My dog is a cockapoo ( part poodle and ...
A: Your dog cannot catch your cold or flu. However, is you think that she has a cold, it might be ...
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| Thunder panic | 3/15/2007 |
Q: We have a 9 year old husky/shepherd mix who panics at the sound of thunder or gunshots. He is also ...
A: I can't imagine the panic he feels when thunder and other factors trigger a panic attack. If I were ...
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| Trouble with our dog | 3/9/2007 |
Q: We recently took our dog to the vet to get a check up on his ear that was bothering him for a few ...
A: THE FEARFUL DOG Dogs may display a variety of behaviors when they're afraid. A fearful dog will ...
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| my dog and soda | 3/7/2007 |
Q: my name is renae and i have a 2yr old border collie mix... my dog had gotton into some soda coke and ...
A: I don't think that 5 licks will do any harm to your dog. He might be a little hyper from the sugar ...
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| my dogs ear | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old American pit bull terrier that I love dearly. He seems to have what started ...
A: If the growth on the top of your dog's ear is a wart, you can try the homeopathic remedy, Thuja. ...
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| help please | 3/4/2007 |
Q: i have a pitbull he is 6 months old. he has had a sore on the top of his leg for about 2 weeks now. ...
A: A normal sore would have healed in a 2 week time period. I think that this needs to be evaluated by ...
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| what are the signs | 3/2/2007 |
Q: My two month old puppy barciek died two days ago .i wasnt home when i came from work my mom told me ...
A: I am so terribly sorry to hear of his untimely death. It sounds like you need to know how your ...
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| Feeding | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I have a problem. My dad keeps giving him human food to my golden every day more than once. The food ...
A: Dog food is not necessarily the best way to feed a dog as it is overly processed with chemicals, ...
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| watter or milk | 2/25/2007 |
Q: I have a Toy Breed Yorker she does not like to drink water.Is it okay to mix half water and milk.She ...
A: Your dog should be seen by a vet to determine if there is a medical problem. It is only natural ...
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| Dogs in Heat | 2/23/2007 |
Q: Is there something that we can do to calm our male dog while our female dog is in heat. It is so ...
A: The most humane thing you can do is the have your dogs spay/neutered. Not only is it a life saving ...
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| Something is wrong with my boxer. | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I have two boxers who are about 6 years old. Figi and Gemiani are about as spoiled as a grandkid. ...
A: Something is terribly wrong with her and she needs to be brought to a top rate vet and given a full ...
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| leg | 2/19/2007 |
Q: A piece of wood (board ) fell on our puppy's back leg I can't feel a break? but he cannot walk on ...
A: Sorry that this happened to him. My suggestion is to bring him to the vet immediately. A fracture ...
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| My dog is sick | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old pitbull and she doesn't want to eat and she has been vomiting, what should I ...
A: In my opinion, I would rush the dog to the emergency room today. This could be a life threatening ...
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| Pug | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 7/12 month old black pug approx 10 lbs in heat. Is she too young to breed. Also suddenly ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding but I have been quite ill with the flu. Female dogs come ...
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| duclaws(sp?) | 2/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 3yr old lab/chow and he has prominent duclaws. Should they be removed? I don't even know ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. I have been very sick with the flu and too ill to get to ...
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| dogs off balance | 2/10/2007 |
Q: i have a 7 month old lab shepherd mix and his balance seems to be off. He stumbles when he walks ...
A: The behavior you describe should be addressed by a vet. From your description it is difficult to ...
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| hey | 2/7/2007 |
Q: hi my 7 month old labrador retriever is realy reealy boared always what can i do ??? and if i buy ...
A: What a cutie pie your dog must be! Your dog needs a lot of exercise. He should be walked ...
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| puppy noises | 2/6/2007 |
Q: my 1 year old Chihuahua mix. whenever i pet him i hear noises, like something squirming around and ...
A: I always recommend that people take their dogs to the vet to have a full medical checkup when there ...
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| First heat after pregnancy | 2/4/2007 |
Q: How soon after puppies are born, can the female go into heat again?
A: Here is some information on a female dog in heat: The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately ...
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| allergies | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I have a chihuahua who is about 5 pounds and i have been runnin her to the vet for over a year. The ...
A: Please excuse the delay in responding..it's been unusually busy with emergency rescue work. In my ...
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| heat | 1/30/2007 |
Q: how early can a dog go in her first heat? i have a 13 week st.bernard the other dogs won't leave her ...
A: Your puppy is much too young to be in heat. Female dogs come into heat anytime between 6-12 months. ...
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| Marking around the house. | 1/29/2007 |
Q: We have 4 Maltese dogs. All boys ages 1.5 - 9 years old. Recently our dogs started marking ...
A: You certainly have your hands full! It is important that any medical problems be ruled out before ...
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| help save my couches | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 2yr old boxer/bulldog that gets on my couches when I'm not home. He knows not to do it in ...
A: I've been trying to catch up with all the questions so please excuse the delay. There are two ...
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| Behavioral Question | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I have had a shitzu given to me she is papered and a year old I understand they have alot of energy ...
A: I have read the details of her behavior. When she is playing with your shoes and nibbling you, you ...
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| mange | 1/23/2007 |
Q: My mom is dealing with a tough case of mange. The dog has been treated since September. It also is ...
A: I am sorry that he is suffering so much. My advice is to seek a dermatologist for a second opinion. ...
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| bulldogs exposed penis | 1/22/2007 |
Q: My 11 month old miniature bulldogs penis has been exposed for about two and a half days. It looks ...
A: Your dog needs to be seen by a vet as soon as possible. My guess is that he has an infection and ...
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| Vomitting | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have a Sheltie Lab mix she is about 8 and 1/2 wks old and she has been vomitting alot over the ...
A: I will get right to the point. Your dog is ill and must be seen as soon as possible by a vet. ...
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| sick boxer | 1/20/2007 |
Q: what causes milky vaginal discharge in a 4 year old female
A: It is impossible for me to say exactly why your Boxer has a milky vaginal discharge. Only your vet ...
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| female dogs bleeding | 1/19/2007 |
Q: my dog is not spayed. last week she started bleeding little drops from her private area. why is ...
A: Here is some information on a female dog in heat: The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately ...
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| sad and confused | 1/18/2007 |
Q: My dog died earlier today. It was so sudden that it left me feeling sad and so confused. My ...
A: Here is a list of organizations that can help owners who cannot afford vet care. A couple are for ...
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| Scratching | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I have two Cairn Terriers, Cazz and Chloe. Cazz licks his paws contantly and rubs his lower back ...
A: Cazz: The most common locations for paw licking and hot spots are the legs and feet, flanks, and ...
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| puppy | 1/15/2007 |
Q: .. do i need to take him to the vet or can i get some deworming medication say somewhere like petco. ...
A: What a precious way to start the new year! :) It's not uncommon for puppies to have worms. ...
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| Boston terrier eatting dog poo! | 1/13/2007 |
Q: Hey, I hope you or someone from this site can help me. Of the three dogs I have my youngest a 9 ...
A: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you..I have been involved with some intense rescue work ...
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| shitzu | 1/12/2007 |
Q: what can i do to help my shitzu?he is two years old and today he got attacked by a pitbull .the ...
A: Please take him to the vet immediately for emergency medical treatment. He could have internal ...
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| New Dog Frightened | 1/11/2007 |
Q: It is as if we don't have a dog. How do I let her know that we want to love her so much. Everyday I ...
A: Questioner: Tanya Category: Dogs Private: no Subject: New Dog FrightenedHello- We have had ...
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| dog ate pad | 1/10/2007 |
Q: Our dog 'snacked' on one of my daughter's slightly used pads. Should I give the dog something to ...
A: I am not sure exactly what product you are referring to but if it were my dog I would definitely ...
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| Unusual behavior | 1/9/2007 |
Q: My 6 month old female Shiba Inu is acting strange. She is usually very social and sweet. Lately ...
A: She must be absolutely darling and adorable!!! If you notice a change in behavior is it always wise ...
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| Sudden Black Tarry Stool in my 11 yr old dog | 1/8/2007 |
Q: On Thur took the dog to ER for ear infection, shot of ventalog and pencillin, home with clomavox 250 ...
A: I am so sorry that your dog is going through so much. It must be so stressful for you. You ...
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| older daschund | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 or 8 year old daschund that just goes pee on the floor and when we attempt to correct her ...
A: I apologize for the delay. My computer crashed and it has set me back in getting to all the ...
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| Yorkie Inside. | 1/5/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have just purchased our first puppy and have taken on the challenge of a beautiful ...
A: It sounds like you got yourself a gem as far as housebreaking is concerned. My advice is to put him ...
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| my dog is sick | 1/3/2007 |
Q: My dog for 3 or 4 days now have been throwing up espicially at night, I dont know whats going to do. ...
A: See if you can get that care credit card. Additionally, I would suggest that you bring your dog in ...
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| my dog is having a bad period! help! | 12/29/2006 |
Q: my dog becky is a large terrier mix she is about 1oolbs and she is 4 years old.i don't know much ...
A: You write that Becky is having a difficult heat, but I can't tell exactly what the problem seems to ...
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| Jack Russell Skin problems | 12/28/2006 |
Q: My Jack Russell has developed a skin rash and she keeps on scratching. Not only that, she smells ...
A: Sorry for the delay...I am still trying to catch up with questions due to the holidays. Thank you ...
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| Extreme intermittant stomach pain | 12/27/2006 |
Q: Tonight my Beagle mix had another bout of extreme stomach pain. I called her for her final trip to ...
A: My heart goes out to you. It is so frustrating when we don't know how to help our dogs when they ...
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| shitzu | 12/22/2006 |
Q: my dog is housebroken for the last 2 years . but when she had gotten pregnat ,she started doing her ...
A: The first thing that is essential is to have a full biochemical profile to see what is going on with ...
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| WALL CHEWING | 12/19/2006 |
Q: am hoping you can help me with a problem that i have never heard of before. i have a mini schnauzer ...
A: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. Between the holidays and electrical problems, I ...
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| my dog and chocalate | 12/18/2006 |
Q: my dog is a 2 yr old border collie mix ... today i was baking some peanut butter cookies and i ...
A: As you know, chocolate is very toxic for a dog. You have a choice of bringing him to your vet or ...
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| Overprotective Dog | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I have a dog that I got from the poubd when she was 10 weeks old, and she just turned 1 in November. ...
A: I apologize for the delay. Because of the holidays and weather/power problems, I am trying to catch ...
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| dog in heat | 12/11/2006 |
Q: when a dog goes in heat. how long do they remain in heat? thank you...
A: The complete cycle takes about 6 months, resulting in 2 estrous periods each year. Individual ...
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| my dog bit my girl | 12/9/2006 |
Q: About a month ago we got a schnauzer ,she about a year old,shes was getting along fine,but today my ...
A: I must apologize for the delay in responding. Between the holidays and bad weather which has ...
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| i need help fast | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I have just recently adopted 2 chow german sheperd mixes from the pound they are about 7 weeks old, ...
A: I can answer just a little of what you are asking now because there is so much involved...but know ...
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| bitch to bitch aggression | 12/3/2006 |
Q: We have 2 Newfoundland bitches.one is 3 years old that we have had from a puppy.The other One is 4 ...
A: This is a very volatile sitution that needs to be seriously addressed. The verocity of the fight ...
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| Retraining a Yorkie | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a Yorkie pup. He is now 11 weeks old. He was really good about peeing on the ...
A: I am so sorry that he has had to go through illness and hospitilization at the start of his life. ...
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| behavior problem | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I recently sent a question to this panel(?not sure who)on my mini.poodle Stormy. She is 2 yrs old ...
A: I was not the original expert that you contacted, but I will try to address your concerns. In my ...
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| Heaving worries | 11/28/2006 |
Q: My dog has been acting strange all day today. She is a two year old Chiuhuahua (normal size) and is ...
A: I can only tell you what I would do...I would take my dog to the emergency room or at the very ...
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| dog digging | 11/27/2006 |
Q: How can I get my dog to stop digging in the yard?
A: Ever since dogs were dogs, dogs have dug holes to make nests for sleeping in at night, for keeping ...
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| Mourning Dog? | 11/25/2006 |
Q: I have a 14 yr old unneutered blue healer/husky mix. I had his mother father and brother, just ...
A: My heart goes out to both of you. Losing our close ties is never easy and this sweet boy is ...
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| new puppy | 11/24/2006 |
Q: She is a 8 week old yorshire terrier. I am trying to crate train her but she poops and pees in her ...
A: I would like to address the fact that she is pooping blood. If she has worms/parasites, you may have ...
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| Dog acting out to new situation | 11/23/2006 |
Q: My dog and I moved to a new state, and I started a new job, leaving him at home for up to nine hours ...
A: It is clear to me from your description that your dog is having the equivilent of a nervous ...
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| Dachshund urinating on my bed | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I have a miniature dachshund who is 4 years old. I also have a 4 year old Husky. They are always ...
A: Please forgive the delay in responding. Due to the holidays, I am back logged with questions. In ...
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| Dogs behavior rapid change (Were lost and don't know what to do) | 11/19/2006 |
Q: We have 3 dogs. The first a fixed female about 7 years old and spunky has been kept apart from 2 ...
A: Many people are miffed, as you are, by what they perceive as "sudden" changes in behavior but these ...
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| Bowel Problems | 11/18/2006 |
Q: We have a English bulldog he is a little over a year old.There has been a big problem with him ...
A: The first line of action is to have a full workup by your vet. Check for worms, parasites and other ...
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| Seizures | 11/17/2006 |
Q: My dog has seizures in the early morning, around 3-4 am. He rolls over onto his back, feet splayed ...
A: It must be frightening to experience these and not know what is causing them. I am not a specialist ...
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| labrador urinating a lot | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I have a Labrador male who is 10 months old. Off late, his poop was coming very loose. So I took him ...
A: I don't know what kind of shots your dog was given so it is hard to know if they caused the problem. ...
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| Keeping a dog in a room | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I need some advice. I have a dog which is a part rottweiler and part shepherd. I have to work ...
A: When we bring a dog into our busy lives we often run into dilemas such as you've described. We want ...
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| training | 11/12/2006 |
Q: bernard from 8 weeks old and now he is 6mths old. now i know this breed is very stubborn and set in ...
A: Bernard! Dogs aim to please so if your dog seems not to be listening, he may not understand what it ...
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| Frequent Urination | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I have a new puppy that has been home for two weeks and being crate trained since day one. She is ...
A: In order to prevent reoccurance, you can give your dog a bit of cranberry suppliment with her food a ...
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| black lab chewing paws | 11/9/2006 |
Q: our 6yr. old female lucy has been chewing off her paws for about 3/4 years now. we go back and forth ...
A: Has your vet done a full blood panel, including thyroid tests? An unbalanced thyroid can cause skin ...
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| Dogs getting Spayed | 11/8/2006 |
Q: How much is it for dogs to get spayed and when is it the best time for them. Many thanks
A: I applaud you for deciding to do this. Not only will it prevent unwanted puppies but it will ...
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| dog with liver problem | 11/6/2006 |
Q: How are you? My dog had been in lethargy and reluctant to eat. I took her to the nearest vet. Her ...
A: I can't answer your question in detail because I am unfamiliar with prednisolone. You can try ...
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| dog bite | 11/4/2006 |
Q: what should i do with my 12 year old pug. normally very playful and friendly however the male dog ...
A: It would be helpful to have a more detailed description as to exactly how this event unfolded but if ...
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| puppy | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I just got a new puppy she is a miniature schnauzer. Right now she is about 6-7 weeks old. She was ...
A: Being removed from the litter at such a young age can have a significant impact on the psychology of ...
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| dog disipline | 10/31/2006 |
Q: my nine month old puppy keeps tearing things up, and i just don't know how to keep her from doing ...
A: Providing your puppy with an indoor kennel crate can satisfy many dogs' need for a den-like ...
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| 3 month old yorkie | 10/29/2006 |
Q: 3 weeks ago I brought my puppy to the vet for her 2nd set of shots. On the way home she started ...
A: She is probably suffering from vaccinosis. The remedy Thuja, has proven to be one of the most ...
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| Pets Bowel problem | 10/28/2006 |
Q: My Dalmatian is 12. If he needs to relive himself he does not have tine to get outside and often ...
A: The first thing that is necessary is to have a full exam done by your vet including a complete blood ...
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| Green Tea | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I want to start giving my dogs green tea. Just the the decaffinated version I buy for myself at the ...
A: who is lucky enough to have a health conscious caretaker! Green tea is an immune booster and would ...
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| Dominance issue with female chihuahua | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I have a question regarding mounting/dominance? behavior in my three year old female Chihuahua, and ...
A: I just answered a question from another Chihuahua owner whose dog, just about the same age, started ...
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| Question on supplements | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I have a 10 year old German Shepherd mix named Freddie. Freddie has multiple health issues ...
A: I apologize for the delay but we have had bad weather and downed power lines and I am trying to ...
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| puppy peeing | 10/24/2006 |
Q: I have a 2mnth lab he seems to pee when i go outside. he will jump on me and want to play. is this ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. After a period of bad weather and downed power lines I am ...
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| dog withnew 9 pupies | 10/23/2006 |
Q: Our dog just gave birth on Friday night to 9 beautiful pups these are her first and she is very ...
A: I can only give you a hunch...that your dog has removed her babies and taken them to a more private ...
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| Vomitting | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I have a 17 year old mutt. He is about 13 pounds and very active. For about a year now he has been ...
A: Would I be off track if I asked if your dog is on Rimidyl or a similiar drug for arthritis? If so, ...
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| Sudden Nipping Issue | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 year old mixed dog, chihuaua and beagle. When we got him he had obviously been abused and ...
A: The warning signs of problem behavior have been there from the beginning and just escalating to a ...
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| Behavioural changes | 10/18/2006 |
Q: 7 year old Yorkie - paper trained We finally completed the basement and have put her pee pad exactly ...
A: It is important the any medical problems be ruled out before assuming that your dog's actions are ...
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| Dog Vomiting | 10/16/2006 |
Q: My dog ate a lizard that got into the house, he is a lab chow mix. He has been listless and vomiting ...
A: Please please please....rush your dog to the emergency room as soon as is humanly possible. Some ...
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| cocker not eatting | 10/15/2006 |
Q: my cocker whom i resued from a shelter isnt eatting.hes laying around sleeping alot.they told me hes ...
A: My take on what you described is that either your dog is allergic to the food he is currently being ...
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| BLACK LAB- SEVERE ITCH Y EARS | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I HAVE SPENT TONS OF MONEY ON MY DOGS EARS. SHE IS ALWAYS ON A ANTIBIOTIC.. THE VET SAYS SHE ALWAYS ...
A: I am so sorry that your precious Black Lab is undergoing such a painful ordeal. The first thing I ...
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| allergy and eating issues | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I really appreciate them. I've been trying to give my westie different kind of fish meat as you ...
A: I am so pleased with the results for your dog. You can see how dramatic just a few changes can ...
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| puppie | 10/9/2006 |
Q: i would like to no if a 2 mounth old puppie can stay outside my mother in law will not let him in ...
A: PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE...BRING THE PUPPY INSIDE OR ASK A FRIEND TO KEEP HIM UNTIL YOU CAN FIGURE OUT ...
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| Dog protective of stuffed toy | 10/8/2006 |
Q: We have a lab/sheppard cross. She discovered a stuffed toy resembling a Dalmation and that barks ...
A: Below find some information that should be helpful: There are dogs who growl and snap when ...
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| chihushua | 10/7/2006 |
Q: my chihuaha seems very unhappy lately. She will not go potty outside. She has just been standing ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either your dog is or isn't housebroken. When a ...
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| allergy and eating issues | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I have another question related to my westie. I changed her diet as you suggested and I've been ...
A: It is always so nice to receive a follow-up. Your dog's strong desire for fish let's me know that ...
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| chihushua | 10/5/2006 |
Q: my chihuaha seems very unhappy lately. She will not go potty outside. She has just been standing ...
A: It is imperative that you keep your dog leashed so that she doesn't run into the road anymore. It ...
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| old dog new dog | 10/4/2006 |
Q: My son is moving in and has a 6month old hyper dog. We have a 12yr old small chow mix who tries to ...
A: I apologize for the delay..I have been having computer problems and power outages due to stormy ...
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| CHANGES IN MY DOGS BEHAVIOUR | 10/3/2006 |
Q: MY FIVE YEAR OLD LAB HAS STARTED CRYING THROUGH THE NIGHT AND SLAVERING REALY BAD AT THE SAME TIME ...
A: The first thing that is essential to do is to have your vet to do a full exam and blood panel, ...
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| allergy and eating issues | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I'll start changing my dog's diet a little bit, adding some fish, turkey or beef sometimes. We'll ...
A: Dogs generally love to eat chicken so if your dog doesn't like it, it may be because it is giving ...
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| Territorial/aggressiveness | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 2 year old white miniature schnauzer. He is a very sweet dog, but whenever he has a bone or ...
A: Jennifer, Aggression, or "red zone" is very serious business. It can lead to the biting and/or ...
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| White Bump on my min-pin tongue | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I have a mini pincher 19months old. I notice 2 weeks ago he has a small white bump on his tongue. ...
A: April, I forgot to include the following information: White spots on a dark tongue may occur if ...
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| Shih Tzu licking problem | 9/26/2006 |
Q: we tought the fleas had something to do w/it but not,he licks him self to the point where he bleeds ...
A: My guess is that your dog has allergies. Try feeding him a high quality human grade food such as ...
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| allergy and eating issues | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I have a 6-year-old westie who has had allergy problems since she was a pup. 2 weeks ago I decided ...
A: There are many reasons that your dog may not be eating well. It is only natural for a dog to want ...
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| Ear infections and also agressive chewers | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I have 3 dogs, a 15month basset mix and 2 7month old English Mastiff puppies. They all get along ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I have been having computer problems and am trying to catch up. This is what ...
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| small morning poops in house | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I adopted a 7 year old small golden male 6 weeks ago. He is a perfect dog except that a couple of ...
A: The first thing I always recommend to a full vet exam to determine if there is any underlying ...
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| Peeing on carpet | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I’m having a problem with a 6-year-old Norwich terrier peeing on the carpet. I purchased him a few ...
A: Cocker Spaniels are not the only dogs that have problems with submissive peeing. I do believe that ...
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| uti | 9/17/2006 |
Q: my husband and i just purchased a st bernard 2 days ago from a private breeder in collegeville pa.to ...
A: Bernard puppy. Sorry about the delay...I have been having computer problems as well as power ...
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| itching and hair loss | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I have a very active, very hungry, very thristy, very shiny, healthy, well porpotion,spayed 3 year ...
A: There are many things that can cause hot spots but having them reoccur is something that needs to be ...
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| dog pooping blood | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I have a 3yr old boxer who is pooping blood. He went to the vet they did a smear test on his poop ...
A: old boxer. Am I to assume that the blood is accompanied by diarrhea? If so, the first line of ...
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| holistic qustions | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I once heard that you should de-worm a dog every 4 - 6 months. Is it true? Is there a natural way ...
A: I am not familiar with a de-worming schedule for dogs. That is something you would have to speak to ...
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| mat training | 9/9/2006 |
Q: i have a bichon frise puppy (7 weeks), very playfull, but i have a problem, whenever i put him on ...
A: Please speak to your vet about your puppy's illness. It is not normal for a puppy to get sick from ...
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| fearful dog | 9/8/2006 |
Q: Charlie was found at 3 or 4 month old. Until he turned 1 year old he was the most outgoing, ...
A: I just boarded a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Mix. It sounds like you need to work with a ...
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| Big Puppy male & 2 small female dogs | 9/6/2006 |
Q: Yes have had dogs many years getting a 17 week old 40# Doberman puppy already have a 13 year old ...
A: I can see that you truly love dogs and what a nice furry family you have! I am sorry for the delay ...
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| problem child! | 9/5/2006 |
Q: my 6 month old staffy is still fouling in the house no matter how much we take him out,he poos for ...
A: Sorry for the delay...we are having computer problems. When a dog is housebroken he never uses the ...
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| Agression | 9/2/2006 |
Q: We have three large dogs, an Alsatian, a Rottweiler and a puppy from them. They seem to be lovely ...
A: From the point of view of the sausage dog as well as the innocent cow who was terrorized, your dogs ...
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| behavorial issue | 9/1/2006 |
Q: My husband and i got a 9 month old dog in december. When we got her she was already trained by her ...
A: Sorry for the delay...we are having computer problems. When a dog is housebroken she never uses the ...
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| my dashund | 8/31/2006 |
Q: my dog does not listen.he chews everyhting harrases the other dog we have. barks like crazy in a nut ...
A: My best advice is to get a trainer/behavorist to work with you and show you how to take control of ...
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| separation anxiety | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My dog is a 50lb lab mix. He is 13 yrs. old. We are leaving for vacation without him. Every time we ...
A: I am curious as to what has been done for this dog's anxiety for the many years of his life? It ...
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| difficulty urinating | 8/28/2006 |
Q: My dog is having difficulty urinating. I took him to a vet that informed me that he has a calcium ...
A: I am sorry that I was unable to respond sooner but the message was somehow delayed on the internet. ...
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| dog behavior Q | 8/24/2006 |
Q: I am writing to ask some advice in altering a very strange and annoying new behavioral problem my ...
A: The first time that Reyna jumped at your bike was the best time to correct this behavior. Each time ...
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| Elderly Dog- holisitc treatment for bronchitis | 8/20/2006 |
Q: my Golden Retriever mix, Lucky, who is about twelve years old, was diagnosed last year with a form ...
A: Lucky. I apologize for the delay in answering. The weather has been interfering with access to the ...
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| BOXERS | 8/19/2006 |
Q: We love our 9 month boxer and 6 month sharpei. Our boxer however has chewed EVERYTHING in sight ...
A: Sorry for the delay...we've had some weather problems recently. Dogs that are under a year or even ...
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| how dogs get along | 8/13/2006 |
Q: we have had a welsch corgi for about 6 months now and we recently purchased a golden retriever ...
A: Sorry about the delay...I was having computer problems and couldn't get on line. There is a ...
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| Boarding | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I got my dog for Christmas 2 years ago. I love her to death and really don't want to give her away. ...
A: I think that you are wise to not give your dog up. This is a temporary situation and your dog is ...
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| dog behavior | 8/7/2006 |
Q: my question is if i have a two year old pittbull and would like for it to live peacefully in a home ...
A: The success of blending these animals rests on a lot of factors. You are familiar with your two ...
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| Socialization of rescue dogs | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I have two Springer spaniels from rescues. I've had one (Casey) since Oct., 2004 who is ...
A: I am most concerned about Casey and I implore you to reconsider sending him back into rescue. You ...
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| Counterconditioning and acepromazine | 7/10/2006 |
Q: I have a rescue lab who is fearful of EVERYONE. During fireworks we put her on acepromazine and ...
A: A dog who is genetically predisposed to general fearfulness, or a dog who was improperly socialized ...
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| behavioral problem | 7/9/2006 |
Q: We tried even when we got him from a breeder which was probably when he ws like 4 months and tried ...
A: It is important to understand that your dog has been repeating certain behavior for almost two years ...
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| allergies | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I have two maltese dogs that are about 10 years old now. Lately the hair on their tails has been ...
A: The first consideration should be both food allergies and thyroid disease. You might want to ...
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| Help! Petsitter interview expertise needed | 7/5/2006 |
Q: What types of things should I ask a petsitter when trying to decide who can walk my dog 3 days a ...
A: A good "pet care person"* is reliable, trustworthy and cares about your dog's welfare. He or she can ...
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| New Dog and already problems | 7/1/2006 |
Q: We just adopted a new 7month old boarder collie/lab today and already having problems. We were doing ...
A: There is a struggle going on for a new pack leader and it is taking a dangerous turn. It is ...
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| Dogs & Sleeping | 6/30/2006 |
Q: i have a 5 year old pug named Mr. Pickles. he is a perfect dog except for one thing. he wakes up ...
A: Pickles, your perfect pug. Mr. Pickles loves you so very much that he is willing to hold his pee ...
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| boxer pup | 6/27/2006 |
Q: My question is why can I see her ribs? she has been wormed and up to date on all shots. She eats 3 ...
A: Boxers are barrel chested dogs with large rib cages. Only your vet can tell you for sure if your ...
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| dog lifting leg in house | 6/20/2006 |
Q: Ihave a large dog.A cross between a golden retriver and a rottie, and soe other breed. The problem ...
A: So sorry for the delay but we have had cable problems in our area due to the excessive rain. ...
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| Bladder infection? | 6/17/2006 |
Q: and thank you in advance for your help. We have a boxer-mix neutered dog, approx. 75 lbs, who seems ...
A: Since there is no indication of his age I don't know if this might be an age related prostate issue, ...
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| boxer smell skin behavior | 6/14/2006 |
Q: my baby 2yr old male theo a boxer smells so like a dog compaired to my bichon poodle.?the boxer also ...
A: Your dog sounds like he is feeling miserable. Some of the symptoms you describe could easily stem ...
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| My dog is behaving strangely, why? | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I recently went out of town and left my puppy, a eight month old terrier mix, in the kennel. He has ...
A: Kennels are places I recommend against. They are extremely stressful experiences for dogs. Dog ...
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| Cortisone shots | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I have a 4 months old puppy She has been coughing, vomiting, sniffing and sneezing, I’ve been giving ...
A: Poor baby. This is what I have found out about this disease from 2nd chance.info website, written ...
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| barking at other dogs. | 6/6/2006 |
Q: i have a labxcollie and every time i take him out walking and we meet other dogs he just barks all ...
A: Labs are known to be late bloomers, not reaching full maturity sometimes until they are 3 yrs. old, ...
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| Dog paths | 6/4/2006 |
Q: I have recently laid grass down, and had got to a stage where we can walk on it and also allow my ...
A: Dogs are creatures of habit. Your dog has carved a familiar path for herself. This is something ...
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| Hairloss patches and red rashes | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I am the Owner of a dog which looks like a golden retriever. I love her alot and she has never had ...
A: I had answered your question awhile back but for some reason it didn't go through..they just sent it ...
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| dog walking | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I have a 14 week old Black Lab Mix, that I am trying to train to walk on a leash. She doesn't mind ...
A: Labs are known to be late bloomers, not reaching full maturity sometimes until they are 3 yrs. old, ...
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| New dog adopted from rescue | 5/29/2006 |
Q: We adopted a 14 mo. cockapoo (BELLA) 4 weeks ago. We already had 2 senior cats and a 13 mo. old ...
A: the new addition to your furry family. I am happy to hear that the relationship between Bella and ...
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| Bowel habits | 5/26/2006 |
Q: Shelley, Our three year old dalmation blood hound mix has periodic bouts of constipation. The poor ...
A: I am unclear as to what you are feeding your dog. Often, the quality of what goes is results in the ...
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| colds | 5/23/2006 |
Q: If my dog has a wet nose, is that a symptom of a cold?
A: A cold wet nose is good! Symptoms of illness to look for are yellow or green mucous, discharge from ...
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| Dog Depression | 5/22/2006 |
Q: I am 10 weeks pregnant and my miniature Schnauzer s personality seems to be changing. He is my ...
A: You must be very excited. The first thing I recommend is to get a full physical with a blood panel ...
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| pink eye in dogs | 5/15/2006 |
Q: Our labradoodle has pink eye...again. This is the 2nd time. Should I worry that it's more than ...
A: Gosh, I sure do love those Labradoodles! :) I have had great success with eye infections using Dr. ...
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| tea and dogs | 5/11/2006 |
Q: My dog has discovered that she likes tea (just regular Lipton iced tea.) Is it safe for me to let ...
A: My guess would be that green tea would be healthier for your dog (and you) than lipton tea. Sugar ...
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| TETANUS | 5/10/2006 |
Q: MY 5 MTH OLD LAB HAS TETANUS HOWEVER I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT IT. HE IS ON ANTIBOTICS ,RELAXERS AND ...
A: I received the following from a colleague who runs an alternative health clinic. I realize that her ...
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| older dog becoming aggressive | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I have a nine year old male boxer. He is neutered. About a year and a half ago our female boxer ...
A: One of the most common problems that dog owners email me about is a problem with their dog being dog ...
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| agresive jack russell terrier | 5/5/2006 |
Q: I have a problem with my jack russell terrier, Jake. We have had him for 2 years and he is 2 years ...
A: I am going to take you through several areas of possible explanation for aggression as well as ...
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| problems peeing | 5/3/2006 |
Q: My Belgian Malinois Shephard Milana is having trouble peeing. She just tinkles a little. Even ...
A: It would be my guess that your dog has a bladder infection but she really needs to be seen by a vet. ...
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| Why does my St Bernard somtimes become aggressive? | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 20mth old male St Bernard,i dont know why but for no reason at all he will bite with no ...
A: Bernard. I am going to take you through several areas of possible explanation for aggression as ...
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| Remedy | 4/25/2006 |
Q: I have a chiauchiau that is 6 years old. Male. he has his right eye red and irritated kind of ...
A: They are one of my favorite breeds. There are numerous reasons for your precious munchkin's eye and ...
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| Housebroken Adopted Dog Indoor Peeing | 4/18/2006 |
Q: We took home a dog last week that is a Katrina stray, up from Louisiana (we live in Minneapolis). ...
A: I am sorry about the delay. For some reason your email ended up in the AOL spam folder and I just ...
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| growth on back leg | 4/16/2006 |
Q: i want to know what could be the growth we found on the back leg of our small chiuuia dog she is ...
A: They are wonderful dogs! It is impossible for me to determine what the nature of the growth is on ...
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| Re: Dog urinating on bed | 4/13/2006 |
Q: I noticed your reply to a question about a dog urinating on the bed. I have 2 yr old German ...
A: :) Please feel free to contact me regarding any follow up questions at: dogs@bednbiscuit.com ...
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| fruits | 4/10/2006 |
Q: I saw some fruit ingredients in dog food: ginger, blueberries,cranberries,coconut,bananas, ...
A: In reading the ingredients you listed, I am shocked that raisins were included in this food. I ...
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| my boxer dog throwing up | 4/9/2006 |
Q: one night last week and one night this week my boxer threw up her food , she started off gaging and ...
A: I would like to start by suggesting that a commercial food like Iams, has many undesirable ...
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| Litter or regular housebreaking for my 11 week boston | 4/4/2006 |
Q: Please help! I have an 11 week old boston terrier girl I just got last week. I know I shouldn't ...
A: There's no such thing as an almost housebroken dog. Either she is or she isn't. Saying a dog is ...
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| wall jumping dog | 3/31/2006 |
Q: my dog is a pound puppy she is about 20 lbs and about 1 foot at the shoulders my back yard has a 6 ...
A: Only once have I seen a dog jump a 6 ft wall. Your dog is pretty amazing. Have you considered ...
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| Adding a Basset to the family | 3/29/2006 |
Q: We've always had bassets. We had two, but one died a couple of years ago. The one that is left is ...
A: I am so pleased that you are opening your heart and home to another one and giving your dog a chance ...
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| constipation | 3/26/2006 |
Q: What can you do to relieve constipation in a small 4 lb Papillon dog?
A: Good Morning Fred! Thank you for writing to me about your darling Pap! They are absolutely ...
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| fighting females | 3/25/2006 |
Q: I have three female dogs that have been living together for a few years now> My oldest is almost ...
A: This is a very volatile sitution that needs to be seriously addressed. The verocity of the fight ...
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| Fleas on puppies | 3/23/2006 |
Q: 24 hours ago we found an abandoned puppy in a park. We are, at this moment, waiting for our driver ...
A: You are a sweet caring woman and bless you for taking this puppy in for medical care. Is there some ...
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| geriatric behaviors | 3/21/2006 |
Q: Our dog is 55 lb., mixed male, 15 yes., generally ok health. I know dogs tend to sleep more with ...
A: It is essential to have a full blood workup with you vet. It is impossible to know what is going on ...
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| Adding new dog | 3/18/2006 |
Q: I have a female spayed lab retriever and a nuetered male jack russell terrier, I am planning on ...
A: I would think that life would be easiest for all if you picked out a submissive female. I would ...
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| behaviour | 3/11/2006 |
Q: My name is Gabriel (originally from Israel) and I live in Sedona Az with my wife and dog Ram (short ...
A: Firstly I want to apologize for the delay in answering your question. It didn't show up on the ...
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| dog problem | 3/6/2006 |
Q: I have a serious problem with my dog who starts to bark exactly at 6am EVERY morning until we go ...
A: The cure for her early morning barking is a citronella collar. When she barks, she will get a spray ...
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| leash training | 3/4/2006 |
Q: A little over a week ago I resued a dog that had been hit by a car. He had been at our vet until ...
A: Sorry about the delay as I threw my back out and wasn't able to sit at the computer. ...
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| Mothers | 3/2/2006 |
Q: I have a boxer mix, both girls combined had a total of 19. The mothers are so skinny and the ...
A: You are definitely asking the wrong person as I am completely against breeding, especially for a dog ...
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| Dog timid after fight | 2/26/2006 |
Q: Greetings. We own 2 dogs, about 6 months apart in age, both females. Molly is a beagle-chow mix (18 ...
A: I would urge you to have a full blood workup done by your vet. Pay particular attention to the ...
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| shit shu-poodle mix habits | 2/17/2006 |
Q: Shelly, our 9 yr. old pooch,[Coco Puff], seems to love licking his paws [not pads!] often. He is ...
A: I am assuming that the condition you described has begun recently. From your description, I can say ...
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| My Yorkie | 2/16/2006 |
Q: My yorkie is 3 months old. He just started doing something really odd. When he is standing or ...
A: The problem may be low blood sugar, or a congenital nervous situation. I would have it checked by a ...
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| Dog Nutrition | 2/8/2006 |
Q: My dog's breath has recently smelled like Iron and her tongue is almost a rusty red color. Do you ...
A: Sorry for the delay. We had some pretty bad weather here and lost power (no computer). Honestly, I ...
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| Health | 1/22/2006 |
Q: My lab is 11 yrs old. His kidey levels are mod to high. My vet siad to bring him in hospital to ...
A: In older dogs the symptoms of kidney disease can seem hard to distinguish from the general slowing ...
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| Bed wetter | 1/17/2006 |
Q: We have a dog that is about a year old now. He is housebroken, but lately he has been having ...
A: A young dog can sometimes backslide in housebreaking. When that happens, it is important to go back ...
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| Boosting a dog's confidence | 1/7/2006 |
Q: Greetings. Please allow me to give you some background information on our dogs. We have a golden ...
A: I have walked in your shoes regarding trying to deal with two opposite personalities in the same ...
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| Yourkie RE Training | 1/7/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Yorkie that I am trying to RE train to doggy litter. I live in an apartment and ...
A: The first thing I would recommend is taking your dog for a full physical workup with your vet. Not ...
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| Supplements for morning stiffness in our dog | 12/31/2005 |
Q: Shelley Davis Hello, We have an eight year old golden retriever who is starting to show signs of ...
A: The first thing that must be addressed is the possible presence of Lyme Disease. Have you tested ...
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| behavior | 12/12/2005 |
Q: I will use the Rescue Remedy on him. I have used this for his obsession with licking one spot on ...
A: "......do you have recommendations that would prevent/ alleviate artheritis or joint pain? ......" ...
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| behavior | 12/12/2005 |
Q: I have two St. Bernards. One male (Oliver) and one female (Daisy). They are both 7 and have been ...
A: They sound like they have the perfect home and the perfect mommy! :) I wouldn't worry too much ...
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| Sudden change in behavior | 12/8/2005 |
Q: I have two dogs: a 14 year old neutered male and a 7 year old non neutered male. They have lived ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question, but I have been having computer problems. ...
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| Vicious dog next door | 12/4/2005 |
Q: We have a vicious dog next door that keeps getting throught the fence and barking at me when I go in ...
A: I apologize that it has been some time since you wrote but I have been having computer problems and ...
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| DOGS/ health | 12/1/2005 |
Q: I have a med. size golden retriever mixed breed, he is about 10 years old and recently he seems to ...
A: I am so sorry that it has taken this long to respond. Due to computer problems, I couldn't access ...
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| Autoimmune skin disease/pemphigus | 11/27/2005 |
Q: While searching the web for advice, I found this site. After 4 months of vet visits and a lot of ...
A: My heart goes out to you regarding her condition. My previous dog had an auto immune disease and I ...
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| Dogs and Music | 11/19/2005 |
Q: Do you think certain types of music can appeal to dogs more than others?
A: I am not an expert on music but I have seen classical music calm dogs in my care. Like plants, dogs ...
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| Hot Spots | 11/15/2005 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old rottweiler that is prone to "hot spots." Can you tell me what causes hot spots, ...
A: I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. I have been experiencing computer problems. ...
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| My dogs recent howling | 11/9/2005 |
Q: My dog has just turned 9 on 10/26/05, and I walk him about 3 times a week-these walks are 45 minutes ...
A: I find your question to be fascinating as I have come across dogs in my boarding experience that ...
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| PUPPY PAD TRAINING | 11/9/2005 |
Q: Well my puppy is actually 8 months old and housebroken. I just want to train him to use the pads so ...
A: Put down the large size reuseable Pooch Pads, food, water and toys. Set up the area so that his bed ...
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| Dog won't chew food | 11/8/2005 |
Q: I am sorry to keep bugging you. Thank you for the compliments. I just tried the ball today again. ...
A: The energy you put into your puppy now, will last her lifetime. I think that you should try a ...
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| PUPPY PAD TRAINING | 11/8/2005 |
Q: I have basically house broken my beagle basset mix(bagle.) Now I work and do not like the idea of ...
A: Can you tell me if you are leaving food down for your puppy? If you are, then every time he eats, ...
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| abnormal urine color | 11/7/2005 |
Q: I have a female bandoggee she's about 2 months old. today her urine was red like fruit punch was ...
A: The red color in your dog's urine is likely blood, indicating a potentially serious, even life ...
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| Dog won't chew food | 11/7/2005 |
Q: I am concerned about the bloat. I have never heard that before. The problem that I still have ...
A: You sound like a wonderful pet owner. I am impressesd with your high level of caring and concern ...
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| Dog won't chew food | 11/6/2005 |
Q: My dog always swallows her food whole and then chokes. She will also eat until she pukes, she just ...
A: Some pets gulp an entire bowl of food down in a just a few seconds. This can cause stomach and ...
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| housetraining | 10/27/2005 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old basett who has recently started peeing and pooping in the house again. Now that ...
A: The first thing I would suggest is to have a full physical done by your vet and to discuss the ...
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| Dog at age 13 refuses to go outside | 10/26/2005 |
Q: Our Curly coated ret. Chelsea now refuses to go outside to relieve herself. She will be 13 on Dec ...
A: It is really difficult to say exactly what is going on with your dog. I would definitely start out ...
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| Hairloss patches | 10/23/2005 |
Q: I am the new owner of a purebred miniature pinscher she is 15 weeks old now. Recentley we have ...
A: Hairloss that occurs on the top of the dog and forms a triangle of hairloss, with the widest part of ...
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| Dog tries to kill cats | 10/22/2005 |
Q: I am very concerned. I have just recently adopted a German Shepherd mix from the local SPCA. His ...
A: I can hear your distress and concern for the safety of the neighborhood cats. Technically speaking, ...
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| dog aggression | 10/6/2005 |
Q: I recently adopted Zoey, a year and a half old Pointer-Pit mix. She is only 35 lbs, and was kept in ...
A: Zoey has had a very difficult life and it is wonderful that you have adopted her to offer her ...
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| Saint Bernard | 9/22/2005 |
Q: I live in Raleigh NC. See I dont know what is causeing it, he isnt aggresive usually at all, he ...
A: I am sorry that you were disappointed in the information I provided. I would have appreciated a ...
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| saint bernard behavior | 9/21/2005 |
Q: I have a two year old male saint bernard who is neutured. I have four kids. He has been around kids ...
A: Bernard. Aggression of any kind, especially when children are involved, is a very serious matter ...
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| Itching Lab | 9/17/2005 |
Q: I received your reply that you have already answered my question once before; that would be ...
A: Barbara, Please...do send your question again as well as waht the advice was that you received. I ...
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| High liver enzyme levels | 9/13/2005 |
Q: I have a 12 year old mixed breed female dog, about 48 pounds, who went blind about a year ago. My ...
A: Please forgive the delay in getting back to you. I have been focused on helping the animals ...
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| Medical Problem with Yorkie & Looking for Vet on Long Island, NY | 9/13/2005 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Yorkshire Terrier. Ever since I got him (at 2 months old), he has had this ...
A: Please forgive the length of time it has taken for me to get back to you. I have been focused on ...
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| Lab Itching! | 9/11/2005 |
Q: My 2 year-old lab recently began coughing up white foamy stuff in the mornings; scratching his face, ...
A: I am sorry for the delay in answering your questions. I have been focused on helping with the ...
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| Rescue dog + behavior issues | 9/9/2005 |
Q: We haven't scolded him really at all - only the time he pooped, so I don't know why he would be ...
A: So glad to hear that Rocky is improving. It is really a good idea to feed him from your hand for a ...
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| Rescue dog + behavior issues | 9/8/2005 |
Q: I am so glad I found this site - I have so many questions for you... My husband and I recently ...
A: I would like to help you with the problems that you and Rocky are facing. #1. "His coat looks a ...
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| Dogs fighting | 9/3/2005 |
Q: I have four dogs, all of who are un-castrated. They range in age from 5 to 2 years old. The second ...
A: -Do you think castrating Rebel (or my youngest dog) would help correct the fighting? *There is ...
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| urinating on bed | 8/31/2005 |
Q: I have a 14 month female chocolate lab, and a 2-year-old male Brittany.They have both been crate ...
A: I just got a message from all experts...apparently my original response didn't go through..some kind ...
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| dog barking | 8/18/2005 |
Q: I am desperately in need of help. My family and I rescued a dog in December. He is a 2 year old ...
A: The first thing I always recommend is for your dog to have a full checkup at the vet's office to ...
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| My rescue pup | 7/25/2005 |
Q: I have a 2 year old mix (coonhound/doberman/beagle mix), Bailie that I adopted from a local animals ...
A: I will try to help. I apologize for taking so long to get back to you but my computer had a ...
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| hip problems | 7/14/2005 |
Q: I live in Bolivia, I don´t have access to many vets, so I need advice to know what to do. I have a ...
A: As a person who loves dogs, I understand your concerns and I wish that there was something magical I ...
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| dog behavior | 7/14/2005 |
Q: i was just wondering if you have any tips on how to stop my dog from biting people when he wants to ...
A: Biting and mouthing is common in young puppies and dogs especially in play and while teething. It's ...
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| seperation anxiety | 7/13/2005 |
Q: he cries when i leave and when i am at home but out of his sight. The only toys that i can keep him ...
A: This is the first time I could sit down to respond to your follow up question. It is very busy here ...
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| Dog Getting Old | 7/12/2005 |
Q: I can tell my dog is getting old. I noticed that she's losing her sight and her hearing. She keeps ...
A: Sorry that it took awhile to get back to you...I've been having computer problems on this end. I am ...
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| seperation anxiety | 7/11/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Thank you for the reply. What i meant when i said i let him out is ...
A: Is Okie crying and shrieking when you are home and he is in his exercise pen or when you leave the ...
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| seperation anxiety | 7/5/2005 |
Q: I have a papillon that is 4 months and a half old. I believe he has seperation anxiety because a ...
A: He must be adorable! I am sorry that it took awhile to get back to you. My computer crashed and it ...
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| ligament nutrition | 6/29/2005 |
Q: What do you recommend for torn knee ligaments to help healing besides glucosamine?
A: I do have some recommendations besides Glucosamine..however, in my opinion, one of the most ...
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| My dog has now a bacterial... | 6/28/2005 |
Q: My dog has now a bacterial skin infection from scratching himself.I don't know what he is allergic ...
A: Baths are great but the problem is from within. Have your vet run a full blood panel. Be certain ...
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| Correcting bad behavior | 6/22/2005 |
Q: I have a 10 month old Keeshound that has been house trained for some time. Lately he has started ...
A: I have a special place in my heart for northern breeds, having had several Samoyeds and Huskeys! ...
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| school project that is late | 6/13/2005 |
Q: i understand if you are unable to answer homework questions but please please try. i've been ...
A: I am sorry that you were rejected. I will try to help you. 1) What courses did you have to take ...
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| Hi, thanks alot, maybe I will... | 6/10/2005 |
Q: maybe I will get another female then, I know my lab is good with other female dogs(my mum has two ...
A: I think that getting another female and having her spayed is a good idea and so is neutering both ...
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| Hello, as you already know... | 6/10/2005 |
Q: as you already know I have a 1 1/2 year old lab and a 7 month old jack russle terrier, the lab is ...
A: In my opinion, based on over 20 years of experience, I believe that having two unneutered male dogs ...
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| Aggression | 6/3/2005 |
Q: My four year old Cocker Spaniel is becoming very agressive. She growls, and yesterday when I told ...
A: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I have had a computer melt down for the past ...
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| medical | 5/23/2005 |
Q: i have dog which is a cross betweeen bernese moutain dog and something else which i am not awear of, ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you...my computer crashed and I had to have it looked at and ...
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| Food for liver enzyme levels and thryroid condition | 5/19/2005 |
Q: I have a 6 year old terrier mix who looks like an Irish Wolfhound. She went suddenly blind about 3 ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your dog's medical problems. It must have been extremely upsetting for ...
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| Doggie Day Care | 5/4/2005 |
Q: I'm a writer working on a book about dogs. The company's website is www.hundredsofheads.com. Would ...
A: Your message got cut off and I don't know where to post the permission to publish.. Can you email ...
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| Aggressive Behavior | 5/1/2005 |
Q: I adopted a mixed breed dog (1/2 golden - 1/2 border collie) about 3 yrs. ago. For the first several ...
A: I read the history you presented and I am picking up something that would indicate early warning ...
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| cedar chips | 4/11/2005 |
Q: Our family will have a new puppy at the end of April. We have an area in our backyard that we want ...
A: Congratulations on your new family member arriving this month! The best of luck! I have had ...
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| dog heat | 4/9/2005 |
Q: My dog hasnt come into heat in over a year.Is there a way to "encourage"her into heat? She is only 3 ...
A: I would urge you to have some medical tests run by your vet. Things to look for would be her ...
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| Dominant/Agressive Behavior | 4/3/2005 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year papillonX who recently has been demonstrating increasingly agressive behavior ...
A: ) I would love to be able to offer a lot of suggestions but I am not an inter species aggresssion ...
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| puppy feedings | 3/17/2005 |
Q: .. however i was wondering about missing link it says it causes weight gain... for dogs up to 20 lbs ...
A: I just pushed "duplicate question"...please ignore that. I thought it was a computer error and then ...
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| puppy feedings | 3/16/2005 |
Q: i was just wonder how much should you feed an almost 6 wk old pomeranian puppy that is weaned... we ...
A: Did you get your puppy from a breeder or rescue? The breeder should be familiar with the protocol ...
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| Aggressive behaviour | 3/16/2005 |
Q: First off, thank you in advance for your insight and advice. I have two resuce dogs (from a First ...
A: Yours is a complex and serious problem. About 6 months ago, Cooper was moving into full bloom ...
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| Behaviour Problem | 3/5/2005 |
Q: I have a problem, we have 3 dogs. Who sleep in bed with my husband and I. My daschund (who is 8) ...
A: I am glad that you wrote to me because the problem that you are having with your cocker spaniel can ...
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| Behavior | 2/20/2005 |
Q: I have a German short-hair Pointer, who is very stubborn. He is 1 and 1/2 years old and is ...
A: Every time a dog does something the behavior is reinforced in his mind. So, in your dog's way of ...
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| Follow Up to previous dog boarding/vaccine questions | 2/6/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To We are going out of state for spring break and we need to ...
A: I was so hoping that you were in my area and I could help you out with pet care. I am not familiar ...
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| 2 Dog questions (behavioral and medical) | 2/1/2005 |
Q: Question 1: My husband and I live in a 20 unit apartment building. Our unit is at the very front of ...
A: Question #1: I am not the least surprised about your dog's ability to sense when your husband is ...
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| Labrador ear problems | 1/27/2005 |
Q: .I am looking to find an alternative treatment to get rid of their ear infections/mites..i would ...
A: I will try to help you and your darling Labs. Although it may not appear connected, I have found ...
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| Jack Russell | 1/20/2005 |
Q: I just got a 7 week old Jack Russell for CHristmas and I canot control him. I have read books, ...
A: I will try to help you with Jackson's housebreaking but I kind of need more information. I ...
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| Holistic Health | 12/29/2004 |
Q: do you have any thoughts on natural substances that would help resolve or decrease the tumor that ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your plight with canine cancer of the bladder. Many of us have gone ...
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| My dog | 12/12/2004 |
Q: My dog recently today ate a starch ornament of our christmas tree. I was wondering if that could ...
A: As hard as we try to protect our puppies from danger, occassionally they manage to find trouble to ...
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| Unsocialized Puppy | 12/6/2004 |
Q: I have a 7 and a half month old mini-pinshcer/chihuahua puppy named Bob. In his first 2 months of ...
A: When dogs exhibit aggression it is time to get a skilled trainer to come into your home and work ...
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| Hey Shelly,
My 3 year... | 11/20/2004 |
Q: Hey Shelly, My 3 year old dog sadey has cancer and i would like to know what I can do to help ...
A: My heart goes out to you. I have been in your shoes and I know the fear and frustration that a ...
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| my sherperd is 6 yrs old ,, she got jelly like cysts ? | 11/20/2004 |
Q: i took my dogma.. (((cute Story ))) to her vet .. said to kee a eye ion it ,, if it gets bigger ,, ...
A: Cysts generally are an indication that the body is trying to expel toxins that are located deeper ...
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| pooping blood | 11/16/2004 |
Q: I have a pit bull and he has been sick for days now. He's been pooping out blood, hasn't been eating ...
A: I hope this doesn't sound too harsh, but run, don't walk with your dog to your vet immediately..ON ...
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| dog digs at carpet and walls | 10/28/2004 |
Q: I am the proud owner of a 4 year old daschund. She is a terror. Whenever, I try to do anything ...
A: I had answered your question the day it arrived in my email box, but allexperts is informing me that ...
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| Dog pension while on vacation | 10/22/2004 |
Q: Any ideas on what I should be on the lookout for when I shop for a dog pension for my two dogs? My ...
A: Can I assume that you live across the "big pond" from me? The only time I have heard boarding ...
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| pit bull shaking | 9/24/2004 |
Q: I have a 2.5 year old pit who is very friendly to everyone she meets. In the last month she has been ...
A: First I want to apologize for taking so long to get back to you. My computer crashed and then I ...
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| Skin irritations | 9/21/2004 |
Q: My friend, who is internetless, has a pitbull mix approx. 1 1/2 yrs old that recently developed a ...
A: Skin rashes can stem from a number of causes from food or environmental allergies to fleas, fungus, ...
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| My Min Pin is not eating | 9/11/2004 |
Q: I got myself a Min pin, 6 weeks old going 7 weeks this mon. The breeder advised me to give his meal ...
A: If your puppy is still not interested in food and if his poops are still green, I would strongly ...
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| herbal remedies | 8/27/2004 |
Q: I would like to know what herbal or home remedies you have for dogs skin problems...sores that are ...
A: Please forgive this delay in answering your question. My computer crashed and then I went on ...
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| golden retriever puppy | 8/26/2004 |
Q: i have a 12 week old retiever puupy who has very dry white flaky skin. he also seems to be under ...
A: Please forgive this delay in answering your question. My computer crashed and then I went on ...
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| Dog Scents... | 8/11/2004 |
Q: I recently went to my aunt's funeral. My cousin told me the night they came back from the hospital ...
A: Yours is indeed the most interesting question I have received since I began volunteering on this ...
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| Pitbull ear question.... | 8/9/2004 |
Q: my 7 month pitbull has been having alot of ear wax and buildup in his left ear now for a few weeks. ...
A: Your 7 month old Pitbull must be absolutely adorable. Did you happen to notice his ear problem ...
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| Urine PH | 7/1/2004 |
Q: I have a 5 month old intact male Doberman Pinscher. He presented with a bladder infection 2.5 weeks ...
A: I am sorry that your puppy is having problems at such a tender age. The first thing to look at is ...
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| Healing Kidney's-Albuminen in urine | 5/10/2004 |
Q: My "Weimaraner" has some kidney problems, we believe from the result of a neighbor poisoning her ...
A: This is a very complicated situation. Firstly...there are too many "coincidences" and what I would ...
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| 7-year old golden ret. acts like a bad puppy | 4/13/2004 |
Q: Shelley, my golden falls down,throws herself at you or just pulls the leash until she chokes and ...
A: "SIT" is the foundation for all obedience. All other commands, learning and control branch from this ...
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| Fertilizers/Pest control | 4/12/2004 |
Q: We have three dogs and moved into a home where the lawn needs quite a bit of attention. We'd like ...
A: You are right to be cautious even if a product read, "organic." The chances are that it is probably ...
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| Female boxer | 4/7/2004 |
Q: Good afternoon, My girlfriend and I have a female boxer, just over 3 months old. She is very good ...
A: AllExperts just informed me that your question got misplaced so today is the first time that I am ...
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