Please help me find the perfect breed for me..
I’m look for a dog this is…..
* doesnt need that much grooming (brushing is okay though and shedding)
* is calm and great with kids
* doesnt have ear hair that needs to be plucked.
* needs at least 30 min of exercise.
* doesn’t bark a lot (yes, i know dogs bark but not like those yappy dogs like chihuahuas)
* has good health (I know dog’s have health problems)
thanks for all your help!!!! ^^
Get one that fits YOUR lifestyle.
Try the breed selector quiz and see what breed(s) show up that are right for you.
My dog is an outdoor dog, the is a labrador retriever. We put skin so soft on her to keep the bugs off but it hasn’t worked very well with all the flooding and extra mosquitoes. She has many bug bites that have swelled up. What can i do to easy the pain of the mosquitoes bites and keep all the other diseases they carry from hurting her. I give her her heart worm pill every month. Is there anything i should be concerned about otherwise? If so what are the symptoms.
There is nothing to worry about if you already give her heartworm pills.
Use a different bug repellent. Skin so-soft isn’t that good at keeping bugs off.
The kind that is marketed towards hunters and fisherman is the best kind to get for your dog.
Where I’m from, its called “Deep Woods Off”, but any other similar type will be good.
The higher percentage of “DEET the better.
Dog Training & Canine Health : Symptoms & Treatment for Mange in Dogs
I recently had taken my dog to a vet because i noticed a change in her attitude lately. Her face has also drooped down on the right side and swollen slightly. Her right eye no longer closes even when she sleeps.
The Vet told me that it could be a couple possible things. She said that it could be a brain tumor, seizures, or from head trauma. She has never been abused in my household but i had taken her to a kennel for a night not too long ago.
Her attitude seems fine now and shes the same old dog but im worried and i dont know what to do. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas for what else to do or experiences with something like this.
Thank you for your help.
I’ve never seen a dog that’s had a stroke, but I know it can happen. Did they exclude that?
Where can I get a real & legit science diet dog food coupon?
I need a coupon for a small bag of science diet for my dog
pls. help
try signing up for they’re newsletter. Companies usually send coupons through email to users who sign up for their newsletter.
I signed up for Wellness dog food newsletter and they send me coupons through email all the time.
Dog pancreatitis begins for unknown reasons and quickly becomes a worrying and uncomfortable illness for your dog that can also be very damaging to the dog’s body and vital organs. To rectify this condition though may take constant observations and medication for a period of time from the vet. Despite this, the condition will be curable easily.
In this article we will first look at why dog pancreatitis happens and some common theories about what causes the condition, and then we will look at what can be done to renew your dog’s health and help your dog return to its normal happy condition in the shortest time.
To begin with this condition may make your dog noticeably unwilling to eat, bouts of severe vomiting or sickness, and generally feeling unwell and pain around stomach and surrounding areas when touched or moved.
The pancreas (the area in which this condition effects) is situated at the top of the upper intestines/ bottom of the stomach. One of the many functions of the pancreas is to begin to break down the food that travels through into the intestines by releasing enzymes so the food can be digested properly and easily.
Pancreatitis then happens when for some reason the pancreas becomes inflamed and over sized in a short period of time and too many of the enzymes are released into the correct area and the surrounding area which then breaks down the tissue cells and pancreas cells causing further inflammation. This then turns into a vicious cycle because the over sized pancreas is causing itself to become further inflamed and causing the dog more pain.
When you suspect this condition you should inform your vet straight away where they will then normally begin to take many different tests on your dog including X-rays, ultrasounds and blood tests before confirming that dog pancreatitis is the condition affecting your canine. From here the vet will probably stop the dogs food and drink consumption so that the pancreas will stop making the dangerous enzymes and the inflammation will go down and it can return to its normal size and create the correct amount of enzymes again. Until this process has time to return to normal though the dog will have to be on an intravenous drip so the dog can still get its nutrition and foods to live.
After this your dog should return to its normal self again and no further damage will have been done. Please note this is not a diagnosis of your dog and many other conditions may be associated with the symptoms you are seeing, to get a proper diagnosis please contact your vet as soon as you suspect any problems with your dog.
So I want to adopt an ex-racer but I keep hearing all of these horror stories. People adopt them and within a year or two the dogs get bone cancer and die.
So is it very common for these dogs to get bone cancer? If so, I will not bother getting one. I want a dog that will live a long time not just 2 or 3 years.
I’ve had my greys for almost 7 years and guess what?!?! – no signs of cancer!!! Out of the dozens and dozens of greys I’ve gotten to know over the years, there’s been 1 who’s gotten cancer and she was 10 when she got it.
But if you don’t want to risk adopting a dog who might get sick, you’re absolutely right – don’t bother.
My dog is 4 years old and she is a Rot/Lab. She is pretty healthy I’d say with all treatments done to her and eating healthy and exercising. She recently had some leg pain but it looks to be getting better. I’m considering to buy some sort of health insurance that would cover my dogs fees at the Vet such as Check Ups, Xrays, Surgeries, and so on. Is there anything that you can recommend. Maybe something you have at an affordable rate like $30/month?
Okay I understand where that one lady is coming from, but I really think they got you sucked in. No offense, but how many times would you have to take your dog to the vet? How do you know what they’re giving your dog is really needed? They just do it just because they want to bill the insurance company for doing “all of this” for something that they have spent 5 minutes on.
my husband and I pay about $20 a month for our dog to be on one of those Banfeild wellness plans (Banfeild being the vet clinic associated with PetSmart stores across the country)
I’m very picky about who I allow to care for my baby- I met the vet in charge and I love her, she seems like she really cares!
we pay $20 a month and in the end we pay alot less than we normally would for his vet care
last month we noticed he had tapeworms
took him in to vet
they took a fecal sample, tested it, gave him some injections of medication
the overall fees would have been $460,
but because of the wellness plan, we only paid $47
the vet requested to see him again in two weeks to make sure the worms were gone, we brought him in two weeks later
an exam that would have cost us $98, we paid nothing
then today he had his yearly dental cleaning (because he has gum disease), they ended up needing to give him some medication underneath his gum line
the procedure and medications would have cost us $924
we only paid $86
the difference his incredible!
all of his vaccinations (rabies, distemper, parvo, etc..) are all free with the wellness plan
plus if he wasn’t already microchipped and neutered, then that would have been included
plus a yearly dental cleaning
plus we can take him in for a check up anytime we notice something off, we don’t have to pay the $30 office fee
and many of the emergency care we might need is covered, should we get into an accident
I strongly suggest everyone get some sort of health plan for their pets- it makes a world of difference in cost!
and if you really want to keep your baby alive as long as possible, then you need the best medical care possible
*edit*
I’m sure that he needs all the services that he recieves-
I’ve been working with dogs for 17 years now, as a a groomer and as a co-director of a local humane society.
And currently I’m in my first year of school to become a vet tech.
My dog is elderly, and did not recieve proper veterinary care his first 7 years of life. This is why he needs a bit more medical attention than the average dog may need.
Holistic approach for ur dog? (anyone give FLAXOIL to their dog)?
Does anyone here use any type of holistic approach for the dog? My dog just got diagnosed with cancer yesterday (found a big tumor in his heart)….I wanna try to do everythikng I can. Surgery is not an option the vet said. Ive heard putting a tablespoon of flaxoil with some cottage cheese in the meal helps. Anyone do this for their dog??? Any other natural herbs or medicine that you use to help your dog heal? I would truly appreciate any advice I can get. I am desperate….It is killing me watching my dog die…or knowing that he might not have much left to live. =(***
http://dogcancer.net/?source=Overture
Here is a link to a website that has lots of info, and a phone number you can call to ask questions.
What is the average recovery time for a dog with leg amputation surgery?
My dog had to have his left foreleg amputated due to bone cancer. His surgery was last Thursday. He seems to be doing fine, just a little bleeding. I am wondering if anyone else has a similar story with their recovery time for their dog. My dog’s name is Rocky, 9 years old & he is a Black Lab/Pit mix.
Serious answers only please. Thanks!
Since today is Sunday we will be taking Rocky to be checked out for his bleeding tomorrow morning. Looks like a few stiches tore but the bleeding is very minimal. I am more concerned for a possible infection, but again…tomorrow morning is his follow up appointment.
Recovery time will vary from dog to dog. Some dogs are very stoic and will seem to be ok almost immediately after the surgery. Other dogs are weenies and will scream for weeks.
I assume you have had your dog back to the vet to check the bleeding? He should not be allowed to lick at the sutures or staples. It will take him time to adjust to having the leg amputated. But dogs can do just fine after amputation.
My family was asked to take in a senior dog who’s owner can no longer care for her (she’s now in a retirement home – The dog is allowed to visit her there, but not live there). The dog is almost completely deaf and starting to get cataracts but otherwise is in good health. The dog knows my teenage daughter and I, but not my husband or teenage son.
We’ve decided to bring the dog home on a trial basis for a week and see how she fares with the family and our cats.
If we decide to keep her, my goal is to bring the dog with me to the retirement home at least once a week so the woman can see her. I go there at least that often anyway.
I’m wondering though if during the trial period, should I bring the dog with me when I go, to see her master, or would it be better to keep the dog away from her until she bonds with my family?
I think it will help the previous owner and the dog to see each other now instead of waiting
