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by cjdobie  11 May 2008 21:43:52 - 1 answered
Is your dog having problems like weight loss, loss of appetite, difficulty in swallowing and foul breathing smell? These symptoms lead to tumors. Normally... more
by noeljoh  11 May 2008 11:06:48 - 1 answered
Most likely he ate something that isn't agreeing with his system. Puppies eat anything they can get their teeth on. If his nose is warm, and he's still... more
by holtjdoc  11 May 2008 06:04:34 - 1 answered
Yes you can feed your dog bananas and they will not have a detrimental affect on the dog’s health at all. Just keep in mind not to over feed him with... more
by cbasue  11 May 2008 00:44:56 - 2 answered
I would say you should take he/she to the vet and they would be the most help to you. more
by inafix  10 May 2008 23:08:10 - 2 answered
There are other symptoms that are more important to determine that your dog is pregnant.  Is it getting fat or are its teats getting harder day by... more
by 3ohmy  10 May 2008 22:08:37 - 2 answered
Your dog is suffering from hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. This is an emergency situation which needs timely veterinary care and if left untreated, it can... more
by chad28  10 May 2008 21:59:42 - 1 answered
I am afraid that coughing up blood is not a usual sign for a dog and you may have to take your dog to the vet after all! Was he kicked or had an accident... more
by michi45  10 May 2008 20:12:29 - 1 answered
Give your pup benadryl until your vet can see him.  1/2 pill for every 35 lbs. Not to exceed 1 full pill...good luck!  Happy mother's day! more
by Jadaarus  10 May 2008 19:21:42 - 1 answered
The age of your dog would be helpful but nonetheless my 12 yr. Old yorkie did the same thing until i changed her food and she stopped eating drass and... more
by MissMeh  10 May 2008 15:45:07 - 2 answered
At this point, you shouldn't need to be doing anything to look after them, with the exception of keeping mom dog well fed and happy.  If she's not... more
by MissMeh  10 May 2008 15:43:35 - 3 answered
Well normally dogs can use this type of food at least at the age of 1 year so that they can get variety of foods in their diet. more
by vtyler  10 May 2008 14:32:56 - 2 answered
There is nothing to do,dogs are not suppose to have chicken bones for this exact reason they can become lodged in the dogs throat or their intestines.take... more
by blinky  10 May 2008 13:52:52 - 1 answered
Get Your Own Set Of Dog Sheers more
by chan1971  10 May 2008 11:15:25 - 1 answered
Clinical testing has shown Noroclav to be safe for use during pregnancy and lactation... Vaginitis during pregnancy must be treated, because it has... more
by harleyjo  10 May 2008 08:19:05 - 1 answered
Can't help without more info.   What did the vet say? Is there anything else wrong with her? How long have you had her... And how long before you... more
by trouse  10 May 2008 07:58:57 - 2 answered
Of course dogs have taste buds... Why else would they rather have your hamburger than they're kibble... Or know what to eat at all for that matter.  ... more
by mya1007  10 May 2008 07:57:30 - 1 answered
She needs to have her anal glands expressed.  Your vet or a good groomer can do it for you if you don't know how or are disinclined to do it yourself... more
by jptdris  10 May 2008 07:04:48 - 2 answered
The old way is to cover the tick in Vaseline or light a match let it burn for second blow it out and immediately touch it to the ticks body use tweezers... more
by angieR  10 May 2008 06:22:05 - 1 answered
Dogs throw up a lot, for a lot of different reasons... It's more than likely nothing at all to be concerned about.  As long as there's no blood, and... more
by seenieb  10 May 2008 06:01:22 - 1 answered
As with all newborn babies, they should not be on a solid diet, they have to ingest mothers' milk to develop properly and healthy. There are formulas made... more
by octavian  10 May 2008 05:18:38 - 1 answered
Dogs are affected by tape worms, round worms, hook worms and whip worms. Your dog has round worms. These worms are 2 – 4 inches long white in color and... more
by jaadaa22  10 May 2008 00:45:46 - 1 answered
Hope you are a female. How moody and generally moody are you when you have a cycle? Kind of like the same thing with her, get her out and get her to exercise... more
by pup-lover  09 May 2008 23:34:56 - 7 answered
Do you want a large dog? They generally live ten years. If you want a small dog, they generally live 15 years. I bred Shih-tzu's for 20 years. They are... more
by Cherakee  09 May 2008 16:58:22 - 1 answered
Could be a japanese chin... more
by maxx23  09 May 2008 14:00:36 - 3 answered
Get an active brain cell! If the dog is not peeing a normal color urine, then take him/her to a Vet. DaH! The dog may have a bladder infection or worse... more
by myotis  09 May 2008 11:46:52 - 2 answered
I am sorry to say but that is what the dog was bred for. They are used in duck hunting . Maybe you should start teaching him how to dive for a decoy like... more
by navyfire  09 May 2008 10:46:14 - 1 answered
If he is vomiting that much, and he can't keep any food down, then he needs to see a vet right away! There are so many different things, that are causing... more
by feng  09 May 2008 07:35:47 - 2 answered
Dogs have glands that secrete oil into their hairs. When it gets wet on dogs it get extra stinky. Tip of advice when your done bathing your dog DRY HIM/HER... more
by jasper1  09 May 2008 07:35:40 - 1 answered
The only thing i am aware of is shark cartilidge....it really helped my border collie....i am concerned about fish derivative...i would buy a small amount... more
by crystal7  09 May 2008 05:24:37 - 1 answered
I've been breeding dogs for close to 30 yrs now and have never heard of such a thing.  But my advice to you would be that you need to get her to a... more
by fyraouf  09 May 2008 04:35:36 - 1 answered
Shivering is a very common response to pain in a dog, so shivering may not be a symptom of illness but merely a response to pain. ... more
by dkwrn  09 May 2008 03:19:47 - 2 answered
Hand feed the puppy for a couple of weeks, then the puppy will be fine like its sister. more
by wyteria  09 May 2008 02:46:46 - 1 answered
Well, your puppy is suffering from gastroenteritis. It happens when the dog has eaten irregularly or has exercised a bit too soon after eating. The best... more
by pretty4  09 May 2008 01:33:33 - 1 answered
I hope you have taken her to the vet! This sounds very serious, and life threatening. Sounds like something is causing a problem with the throat, like... more
by pretty4  09 May 2008 01:31:10 - 3 answered
Sounds to me like she might have eaten a dead rodent that had been poisoned with rat poisoning... The poison in the rodent has now in turn poisoned your... more
by fortunet  09 May 2008 01:08:05 - 2 answered
Since i can't tell where you are visiting, i would say to check the local universities.  here in ohio, the ohio state university has a vet. Teaching... more
by carter81  08 May 2008 19:24:43 - 1 answered
Try www.drlarrypetvet.com, or www.netvet.com, or www.Pet.JustAnswer.com, these sites are very helpful. You might even consider calling an emergency vet,... more
by tkd1977  08 May 2008 16:39:23 - 1 answered
It's more than likely a urinary tract infection, which can be easily verified with a simple urine test.  Assuming that's the case, you'll want... more
by skillin  08 May 2008 04:45:12 - 1 answered
Dogs do catch Sinus infection. If your dog is losing loosing weight or not eating anything, energy level is low and having problem in breathing then defiantly... more
by Boaz  08 May 2008 04:29:29 - 2 answered
Firstly go to the vet to have the dog checked out. Bloat can be very serious.   then ask them, or a specialist pet store for advice on which brand... more
by leesa023  08 May 2008 02:50:07 - 1 answered
There can be a number of causes of weight loss in dogs.   yes it can be related to being entire, but if she seems fit and well then it's probably... more
by digger01  08 May 2008 02:17:19 - 2 answered
You might try rinsing her better. Some shampoos can irritate the skin really badly if they're not rinsed properly. You might also try a shampoo/conditioner... more
by Lianne02  08 May 2008 01:31:19 - 3 answered
Well i had a pedigree dog along time ago so did my sister they were twins and after we found problems with them then the vet said we shouldn't have got... more
by 1shorty2  07 May 2008 19:01:14 - 1 answered
I sincerely doubt the antibiotic is causing the hair loss for your Yorkie.  might i suggest this could be a new ailment...such as mange?  first... more
by bsuzyq35  07 May 2008 12:44:45 - 2 answered
Tylenol is very effective in reducing pains and aches and it is widely used for curing many diseases so you can give him dosage of Tylenol so that you... more
by bananaz  07 May 2008 10:39:04 - 2 answered
Have you had her looked at after she died by vet my sisters dog did the same thing diarrhea everywhere a lot of blood from the mouth nose and the vet said... more
by siddykid  07 May 2008 08:39:50 - 2 answered
If hes epileptic he will need lifelong medication specifically for dogs. This may well be why you've suddenly found him, as animals often get abandoned... more
by erielady  07 May 2008 03:27:03 - 1 answered
It is probably the red mang more
by fall3nra  07 May 2008 00:21:46 - 1 answered
The gestation period for dogs is nine weeks, so she has roughly three weeks to go. Its normal for her to show round about now, perhaps a bit earlier more
by amber121  06 May 2008 21:03:55 - 1 answered
Weimaraner puppies cost around £600 to £700. Extra Information:   It may cost you £4.50 - £7.50 for food. (I'm not sure if that's for weeks... more
by debra50  06 May 2008 17:08:32 - 2 answered
You probably did not know but female dogs also has periods, it is natural i would not worry if i was you. more
by Judeknib  06 May 2008 14:11:19 - 1 answered
Your dog might be suffering from lymphadenitis. It is actually an enlargement of lymph nodes. You must note other symptoms like increase in body temperature.... more
by catmome  06 May 2008 14:09:32 - 1 answered
I haven't researched this, but from what I've been told, cat food has too much salt in it and is not good for dogs.  I do know my brother fed his... more
by Wolfdogz  06 May 2008 08:00:43 - 2 answered
You could check on the internet for their website, phone numbers, and email.   Didn't you get any papers from this rescue group when... more
by Tennyhov  06 May 2008 07:55:10 - 1 answered
If it's after he yawns, it could just be muscle twitches, but my dog does it after he has chewed on something to hard or pinched a nerve in his jaw. more
by ladysmom  06 May 2008 03:36:28 - 3 answered
You can feed it different types of food.   more
by bailee  06 May 2008 03:28:07 - 2 answered
What breed are they? Some breeds eg bulldogs are just generally lazy, and will avoid walking where possible. But if they are not walking at all or using... more
by Dcamacho  05 May 2008 22:40:58 - 2 answered
She has tapeworms. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_tapeworm.html more
by Rut1  05 May 2008 22:00:49 - 1 answered
All dogs are great with kids, as long as you train them to be. Though if you want a guarantee, i wouldn't advise a jack Russel, as they get grouchy. Daschunds,... more
by xcaliber  05 May 2008 17:37:55 - 1 answered
Is your dog registered with the AKC? They have a stud book.  People who are looking for a good stud will contact the AKC. If your dog does breed with... more
by Debsmalt  05 May 2008 13:46:18 - 2 answered
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by Tucker44  05 May 2008 07:28:00 - 2 answered
It sounds like allergies or it could be a cold but I would lean toward allergies more
by keked93  04 May 2008 15:57:57 - 4 answered
Give him human food than give him puppy food. more
by kaista10  04 May 2008 11:11:04 - 3 answered
My dogs eye was red and swollen once, but it turns out he just had a little fight with my sisters dog, and my sis's dog probably just scratched him in... more
by chey  04 May 2008 07:34:22 - 2 answered
Ring worm is a parasite, so I'm pretty sure it could get on a dog as easily as it does a human. more
by georgie1  04 May 2008 04:30:42 - 3 answered
When a dog eats grass he trows up so he's making himself throw up so he can get something out of his system. more
by midge609  04 May 2008 04:12:57 - 1 answered
May exhibit all or just some of the following signs.Stage 1 Temperature will drop to 98 degrees or so... Eyes will dilate She will stare at you and want... more
by georgie1  04 May 2008 03:57:53 - 2 answered
Maybe she is just getting old. Have you changed her diet recently? Has anything changed in her environment lately? Has she been exercising more? Or... more
by bac  04 May 2008 03:24:55 - 1 answered