| Subject | Date Asked |
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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 ... |
