Garlic to Treat Worms in Dogs?I don't have money to go to a vet or buy any over the counter medications for my two dogs for worms. The only garlic have is minced garlic. Prince weighs about 20 lbs and Coco is probably about 30. Can anyone help me by letting me know how much I should use for both my dogs? I really don't know if one or both have them, but I do know that the worms are little white ones.
Helping A Dog With Parvo?I took my girl Pepper to the vet with parvo. They said to give her 250mg every 12 hours and the nausea pill every 12 hours and pedialyte. We are on day three. She is lethargic and has runny bloody stools, throwing up sticky mucus and cold. I don't think it's not working and she's still throwing up. Poop stinks and has silvery looking eyes.
Is My Dog a Malinois?This is a picture of my dog. Is it a pure Belgian Malinois?
Burying A Dog With Parvo?A vet told a girl that used to live here it was ok to bury her dog that died of parvo in the yard. My dog had two shots so far and still came down with it. I had to rush him to hospital Sunday. Just got him back yesterday, he was on IV and catheter. Luckily, I got it in enough time.
Helping A Dog With Parvo?I took my dog to the vet and they told me he had parvo. After I got back from the vet, he was back to not eating not drinking. Very lethargic throwing up almost every hour. Is there anything else I can do to help him improve? What can I give him for the nausea? I wanted to keep him at the vet but funds are tight. Also how long do you think this will last.
What Kind of Husky Mix?Hi everybody, I'd appreciate it if someone can tell me if my dog is a mix. I was told she's pure, but she doesn't look it. She's 7 months. I love her nevertheless, I'm just curious. Thanks.
Hand Feeding Two Week Old Puppies?I am hand feeding 6 puppies that are two weeks old. They have not pooped in the last eighteen hours. Can I give them anything? I've tried massaging their backsides.
Dog Keeps Going In Crate?Why does my 25 week old Razor Gotti Edge mix with Bully keep going in the house and in her crate? I thought dogs don't like to sit in their own stuff? We take her out so many times, even stand out in the cold in the rain for 30 minutes to a hour and she still won't go, but as soon as we get in the house, she goes in her crate.
What Is My Puppy Mixed With?What breed is my puppy? What is she mixed with? She is about 8 weeks old. With short wavy silky hair. We were thinking maybe some sort of chihuahua.
Helping A Dog In Pain?My dog has a protruding spine. She is 5 years old and is a mixed breed. She is eating well, but screams if you touch on the spine in the middle or her hips. She also screams when she is turning while laying down. What would be best to assist her?
Training A Dog To Pee On The Grass?My one year old papillon has been potty trained using a doggie door from day one. But she keeps peeing right outside the doggie door on the concrete. She has an entire back yard with green grass to use. How do I teach her to go away from the door?
What Breed Is My Dog?Ruby is now 10 months old and weighs 28lbs. She loves to run and has a slim build. She also loves to tear the stuffing out of all toys/stuffed animals. The only thing they told us when we adopted her was that she was a lab mix. Her two sister were all black and definitely looked like labs but Ruby has this beautiful brindle coloring. She also'howls'when she wants our attention from the other room, kinda like a husky. She is very alert and barks at anyone passing the house, before we can even see them coming. Maybe because of those HUGE ears! Any ideas of what she may be mixed with? TIA
Caring For A Dog With Parvo?My 8 week old French Bulldog was recently diagnosed with parvo. She received her first immunization on week 7. She has had semi loose stool not full blown diarrhea and she has only vomited twice so far. I have seen a few drops of blood in her poop.
What Breed is My Puppy?What type of breed is my puppy?
Is My Dog A Chiweenie?Does my dog look like a Chiweenie? I was told she was a jackrat but when I went to get her shots, the vet told me she looked more like a chiweenie
Dog Grieving Due to Loss Of Sister?I actually had two dogs, a Golden Retriever (female) and German Shepherd (male). They actually really get along well, play together, share foods, sleep together and explored places together with our neighbor's dog. My female dog suddenly got really ill and died. After that, my male dog changed. He used to eat a lot, being playful and energetic which is now completely opposite. He became timid, he sleeps a lot, eat less and doesn't want to play with other dog like he used to do.
What Type of Husky?This is my 7 month old pup Preston. I got him from a lady through a friend at work. She said he was just a "Husky " and I was wondering what kind he is. Thanks!
Help for Itching Dog?When I bought her, she was fully covered with ticks and fleas. The vet is giving antibiotics and shampoo. Now after 1 month, the ticks and fleas are gone, but she's itching continuously. Her entire skin is also getting black and she is licking her paws too. She is also discharging white pus from her vagina.
Health Advice for Pitbull?My 7 month old rednose American pit won't eat. Is moving slow but will drink water. Has thrown up.
Dog With Puppies is Aggressive to Children?My French Bulldog has just had pups. She was absolutely fine, but has become aggressive to one of my children. I'm keeping all the children away from her now as I know this is common with new mums. However, my concern is will she stop this aggressive behaviour and go back to 'normal'? She has never been aggressive before and is the friendliest dog I've ever had, will she go back to this?
Is My Dog a Lab and Basenji Mix?I know his mother is Lab and Heeler, but the father is unknown.
Dog Peed While Lying Down and Head Is Shaking?I have a 5 month old Goldendoodle puppy. Recently, I've been taking her out to pee and walk around the yard around every 2 hours. Today, she peed while lying down and her head has been shaking from side to side. She has always been a super playful pup and loves to walk around a lot, but to say she's been acting lethargic would be an understatement.
Parvo Positive Dog Not Eating?My dog has tested positive for the parvo virus and has been confined in the vet clinic for 3 days. He hasn't eaten anything for 4 days total. He has been on IV fluids and the vet is putting antibiotics and liquid vitamins in it. Should I be worried?
Is My Dog a Chihuahua?I paid $500 for a Chihuahua pup, but now I'm not so sure she's a Chihuahua. She has floppy, fluffy ears and doesn't show signs of them standing up. She was 3 months old yesterday.
Teaching a Dog To Use a Pee Pad?My dog is 8 months old. I keep putting pee pads where my dog usually pees and poops, but she doesn't pee or poop on it. This almost every time ends in her shredding the pee pad rather than using it. How do I get her to pee and poo on it?
Pure Malinois?She is called Darsha, is a female, has 13 pounds, is 4 months old, very smart, stubborn, protective. Is she a pure Malinois?
What is Bump on Dog?What is this bump on my dog?
What Breed is My Dog?Help me identify this dog's breed.
What Breed Is My Dog?Vet seems to think "but is not sure" that my dog that I bought as a long haired chihuahua may be a cross with a jack russell terrier .Can I have your thoughts please? She has been with us roughly 4/5 months.
What Breed Is My Dog?The shelter told us she's a Lab mix. We thought we found her sister and they said Pit Bull mixed with Shorthaired Pointer. We see Pit Bull but we aren't sure if she's a purebred or not. She's 3 years old and almost 70 pounds!
My 16 Year Old Dog Wetting my Bed While I Am GoneMy dog is 16 years old and a chug. She's recently (for a month) started peeing on my bed . What could be wrong and how can I fix it? Is it separation anxiety?
What Is My Chihuahua Mixed With?Can anyone tell me what they think my chihuahua is mixed with with. She was sold to me as chihuahua but I think not. She is roughly 4/5 months and weighs nearly 3kg, big girl.
Can I Use Rice Hulls for Bedding?I was given rice hulls and was really curious if I could use them in all my dog kennels for their bedding.
How Do I Stop My Dog from Running Off?I have a Pit Bull that is so loving and affectionate with myself and 4 grandchildren, but every time he catches the door open, he bolts out of it and will not come back by being called. I have to go get him in my car telling him to "let's go for a ride."
What Breed is My Dog?This is Luna. She is a 17 week old lab puppy. We think there's something else in there too. Her tongue is spotted and her tail curls very strongly over her back. We may be thinking chow chow? But what other possibilities could there be?
Identifying Lump on Dog?My dog lady has a lump with a scab like thing on top of it. She ran away awhile back and got into some foxtails, and I'm thinking maybe that is where it is? But I just wanted to see others opinions before I make vet app!
What is My Dog Mixed With?What is my girl mixed with?
Remedy for Hairless Spots on Dog?At home we have a 10 month old Doberman. Now she has 2 hairless spots (see pictures). The vet had never seen it before, but we where wondering if there's a remedy or cure. And if anyone knows what it is please advise?
What Breed Is My Dog?What breed is my dog?
Bathing a Dog to Get Rid of Flea Dip Odor?I had my rescue dog dipped for fleas and bathed at the vet and now he has a chemical odor. When can I re-bathe him?
Is My Dog a Full Blooded Pit Bull?Is my dog Brownie a real Pit Bull? 1 pic is when she was smaller.
Ideal Temperatures for German Shepherd Husky Cross?What do you guys think is the coldest temperature that my Gerberian Shepsky can survive? And what is the hottest temperature that they can survive? (A Gerberian Shespsky is a dog with a Husky and German Shepherd parent.)
What Kind of Chihuahua?What kind of chi is my dog?
Is my Puppy Belgian Malinois Purebred?She is currently 7 months, the picture is older. I got her from a family with no papers. They said she was purebred but I'm not too sure.
What is My Chihuahua Mixed With?What is my Chihuahua mixed with?
Bump on DogWhat is this bump?
Parvo Recovery?My little girl is 5 month old. She came down with parvo almost 2 weeks ago. She was at the vet for 4 days. She has been home eating, drinking playing for 6 days. She just finished all her medications. This morning she threw up 4 times. Did she eat too much? It was the first time I gave her wet food without rice mixed with it. Getting a little scared.
What Breed is My Dog? (Chiweenie)I was told my dog was a "Chiweenie" and a year old. What do you think?
Is my 15 Week Chihuahua a Pure Breed?I got my dog about 6 weeks ago and was kinda of curious if my sweet angel was a pure breed. The only reason I ask is because many people stop and wonder. Getting a DNA test in a few weeks!
What Breed and Age is My Dog?I was told that Hudson here was 6 weeks old and a full-blooded pit. Not so sure if he is full-blooded or if he is 6 weeks, considering he seems younger than 6 weeks.
What Breed Is My Dog?I rescued a dog and was told it was a Pit mix with either Mountain Cur or Blue Heeler. Can you tell? She is the best dog ever. She loves people and absolutely loves kids. She does not bark at people, but she is just very calm. She stays by my side when we walk. The vet thinks she may have been a therapy dog or service dog which worked out great for me and my health.
What is My Chihuahua Mixed With?Hi, my friend has this chihuahua and we both have no idea what she is. She was found on the streets.
Puppy with Diarrhea After Shots?I got a new puppy. He got his 2nd vaccine today and awhile after we got home he had some diarrhea and possibly with some blood in it, but I can't tell.
Is My Dog a Full Blooded Pit Bull?Is my dog a full blooded Pit Bull? He is 8 months old.
What Is My Chihuahua Puppy Mixed With?Can anyone tell me what my Chihuahua puppy is mixed with?
My Shih Tzu Died Suddenly?My very healthy 13 year old Shih Tzu with no passed health issues passed away suddenly last week. The Thursday he was throwing up three times throughout the day I fed him plain rice and he was eating fine and drinking lots. Friday he was his normal self jumping around barking. Saturday morning he woke up soaked. Ir seemed like a fever and he was foaming from his mouth. We took him to the vet.
What Kind of Dog is She?Her name is Queen.
Replacing Whole Wheat Macaroni with Rice in Dog Food Recipe?I make my dogs food at home, the recipe calls for 2 1/2 lbs of dry, tiny, whole wheat macaroni. To replace it with white rice how many cups of dry rice I need?
Parvo Virus Recovery Time?My puppy is suffering from parvo and now he is on his recovering period (almost a month), but he neither eats by himself nor drinks water himself. He doesn't respond to us. Whenever he walks, he goes to the corner of room and tries to stand straight, he does this with furniture too. I am worried about him. Please tell what should I do for him? When he will be back to his normal life?
Dog Pooping and Peeing Inside After New Dogs Moved In?I have a male dog, Mario, who is 16 months old. He was fixed at 15 months. I also have a female dog that I have had for 15 yrs. He was 60% potty trained prior to getting him fixed. My boyfriend has now moved in with his 2 dogs, a 9 yr old German Shepherd and a 13 yr old Chihuahua. Now my dog is acting out and has peed on the bed 2 days in a row. He is pooping in the house a lot more as well.
What Breed is my Dog?I'm having trouble figuring out what my dog breed is. I've had her since she was 2 months old. She was a gift from a friend. He had said she was mixed with German and Rottweiler. Do you'all agree? Or think she's mixed with something else?
Black Skin Tag on Dog?My dog has bump on his skin. It doesn't look like it has grown. It's almost like a skin tag. It doesn't bother him and it is not a normal bump or mole.
Identifying Bump on Dog's Face?What is this on my dog's face?
Caring for a New Rescue Puppy?We are a family of 5 and already have a 13 yr old Husky, we just rescued a 7 1/2 wk old puppy and I have some questions. Our neighbors came home with a puppy and said that the lady who was giving them away for free was going to have them put down if she couldn't get rid of them.
Is My Chihuahua Pure or a Cross?I bought my 12 week old boy Marley two weeks ago from a gypsy family from a gumtree. He was the last one out of the litter. I met his mother, who is a long haired chihuahua. However, he keeps getting mistaken for a Jack Russell pup. Does anyone know if he is a cross or a pure chihuahua?
What Breed Is My Puppy?My puppy is 4 months old. When we got him he was very skinny, but he's put on weight quickly over the past week and now is ~18 pounds. I'm not sure what kind of dog he is. (I'm guessing he's a mixed breed of some kind).
What Do You Think My Puppy Is Mixed With?We were told our puppy is a Maltese mix. Her coat is very soft and she has a longer body with short legs in my opinion. What are your thoughts? She is currently 7 months old and weighs 10.2 lbs.
What Breed Is My Husky?I got him when he was 3 months old. I just want to know what kind of Husky he is so I can know better how to deal with him.
Dog Not Eating and Seems Depressed After Being Spayed?My 11 month old Maltipoo was spayed last Wednesday. She ate and drank water when we got home and seemed OK. She has had a lack of appetite since Friday. She doesn't want her dry food, even when I wet it. I started giving her wet canned food yesterday and she does eat it, but she's not herself. She was always happy and playful before the surgery and now she seems sad/depressed. She sleeps a lot.
Red Bump on PugI have a pug that will be a year in September 25 and she has this red bump that started as a little red circle. I thought it I was just maybe because she was playing too rough with the other dogs and I ignored it and then I looked today and it's very big.
I'm just scared because my day off is till Sunday so should I need to find someone to take her to the vet now? Also what even is this? How scared should I be? And before I forget, it doesn't seem to hurt. It doesn't bother her when I touch it.
Puppy Has a Bad Odor?My 75 day old Golden Retriever puppy is getting a very bad odour. It's smelling very, very bad and huge. An hour after bathing the smell is gradually starting again.
Is My Puppy a Full Breed?Does anyone know of my puppy is a full bred blue nose American Pit Bull terrier? Thanks.
Puppy Vomits White Foam?My Golden Retriever puppy is 2 months, 15 days old and is vomiting white foam?
Is my Little Girl Full Blood Chihuahua?She is a rescue and the lady who had saved her from a bad living condition told me the family she originally came from claimed her father was a teacup size and her mother a standard size. She currently weighs 5.6 pounds and is 4 months old in the picture where she's laying down.
What Kind of Husky Is My Dog?We adopted this guy and they said he's an Alaskan Husky, but I can't seem to find any pictures that look similar to him. His tail is a little bushy and curls back to touch his spine area and looks a bit wolfish to us?
What Breed is my Dog?Very active, we got her a couple weeks ago and need help figuring out what mix she is. We have some ideas but we are not 100% for sure at the moment.
Identifying and Treating Bumps on Dog's Head?Hello my dog is a 4 year old Golden Retriever. He has little bumps of creamy white colour and black on his head. There is also loss of hair from that portion of his head. It's been about 2 weeks and I am giving aloe vera gel in that portion for recovery. Can you tell what is the problem?
Reactions to a DHLP Parvo Shot?My dog just had a parvo shot. He has been breathing heavily and is very antsy. He is also throwing up and constantly shaking his head. Could this be a severe reaction from the shot?
Rottie Isn't Eating or Drinking After Being Spayed?My 9 month old Rottweiler got spayed today and is refusing to drink water or eat out of her bowl. She does however seem to eat her wet food out of my hand. I even put the food up to her mouth, but she just won't eat out of her bowl or drink water. I don't know whether or not to continue hand feeding her or wait for her to eat on her own.
Recovery Time for a Dog with Parvo?My Lab is suffering from parvovirus. I have been treating him from the very first day. He was vomiting and having severe diarrhea for the first 5 days. Later he stopped vomiting and was having only diarrhea. Today is his 8th day and again he started vomiting. What is the cause for this? Is he in danger?
Is My Dog a German Shepherd?I want to know if she really is a GSD. Her color is totally different to other GSDs. She has plenty of hair on her neck and around her ears.
Why Did My Dog Die So Suddenly?My nearly 11yo Schnauzer left us last night on the way to a 24hr vet. Before passing, his tongue was out, he drooled, and dry heaved in the car. 15 minutes prior he seemed largely unresponsive to our calling other than panting.
Caring for a Dog with ParvovirusMy dog is 8 years old. It is suffering with parvovirus. We had taken him to the vet and they are telling me to not feed anything to my dog and they continuously inject him with fluids. It's been 7 days. Will it be okay? I am really worried about it.
Looking for Help for a Parvo Puppy?My 8 week Dutch Shepherd is now on day 6 of Parvo. We had him at the vet for the first four and he remained stable. Now that he is home, he has been drinking water on his own and we have been forcing him to take his meds; metronidazole twice a day, cerenia once a day, a rebound formula and some probiotics we started on day five, as well syringe feeding him three times a day baby food. All of which he has been keeping down!
Potty Training a DogI have a now 5 month old blue nose/red nose mix. We've had her for about a month and no matter what we do, she still pees and poops inside the house. She has stopped going in her crate however.
What Breed Is My Pup?I know it's a Chihuahua but a different type. Can anyone help me?
Is Our Dog a Pure Bred Belgian Malinois?This my dog when she was around 5 months old, but she is 1 year old now. I don't have her picture yet so I'll leave it here. Since I know that this will not be a purebred one, so is there a chance that she has a Belgian Mal trait or Belgian Mal dna? She look so like a Belgian Mal based on her coat and color, but her height is just a little different from a purebred one, based on my own research.
What Breed Is My Dog?Please I need help with the name of my dog's breed.
Is My Chihuahua Pure Bred?I've had Bert for a few months now. He is 4 1/2 months old. The lady I bought him from said he is a full pedigreed Chihuahua and even gave me his parentage back 4 generations. But anyone that sees him reckons he's mixed with a terrier. Can anyone help? Not that I'd love him any less, but I'd really like to know. (BTW his ears have finally gone up now after some serious teething.)
Puppy Sick After Getting Parvo Shot?My 9 week old puppy got the parvo shot yesterday and he's not eating and he keeps throwing up, but it's just water and fluid I think. We gave him the medicine they told us to and we injected the fluids just like they told us. He also has been sleeping all day. I'm asking is it's normal for my dog to be doing this after the shot.
What Is My Chihuahua Mixed With?I'm trying to find out what my pup is mixed with. I was told that one parent was a Chihuahua, but that he's also mixed. But they don't know with what.
Recovery Time for a Puppy with Parvo?On day 1 my six month old dog didn't eat or drink and was throwing up. Day 2 he had lots of bloody diarrhea would not eat or drink at all. He was throwing up after the vet put an IV in his neck. On day 3 he was throwing up and there was lots of bloody diarrhea. He took his first drink of water which was like 20 licks. Does this mean he will live if he is drinking again?
Bump on Dog's Belly?Anyone recognize what kind of bump this is?
Caring for a Puppy with Parvo?Yesterday morning my puppy was vomiting and I took her to a vet and she was positive for parvo. I was only able to afford a shot of antibiotics and fluids for her. I brought her home and bought Pedialyte, Tamiflu, Pepto Bismol, taro syrup, baby food, and probiotics for her.
What Breed Is My Dog?He is about 2yrs old now and I got him from a mixed litter. I can't tell what he had in him though. Is he part Pit?
Symptoms of Parvo?My 2 dogs were diagnosed with parvo. They have not been vomiting or having wet poop since the time they were admitted. Is it possible for symptoms to stop showing in just a matter of hours? Does this mean they're recovering? Or can the symptoms reoccur and could be much worse?
Does my German Shepherd Look Purebred?My little fur baby is 9 weeks old. I bought her from a breeder without any papers besides the vet examine paper. The mom and dad look purebred and the breeder claims she is. What do y'all think? I'll include mom and dad pic. Mom is black and tan and Dad is all black.
Puppy Recovering from Parvo Can't Walk?I have a pup with parvo. I took her to vet and got her IVs and injectable meds. 6 days passed and she recovered, slowly drinking by her own, eating little by little and now she's on oral supportive medication. She is also on meds for deworming, but I notice she has trouble walking. She can stand, but not walk. Is she still on her recovery phase?
Dog Recovering from Parvo Not Eating?My dog has been at the vet for 10 days after he caught the parvovirus and we were so happy he made it through. We thought he was gonna recover fully after he started eating and drinking and feeling better. Yet today (the 12th day) he was really lethargic and he would not eat AT ALL so we took him to the vet and she gave him antibiotics and IV fluids are in his system.
Caring for a Puppy with Parvo?If a puppy has parvo and has been treated do they sleep a lot?
Dog Stopped Feeding Pups?My Chihuahua's puppies are 6 weeks & 2 days old now (as of 6/21/20). She is still producing milk like crazy, but she's not been letting the puppies suckle on her since they were like 5 weeks old. Her boobs are really big and hard as rocks, it looks very uncomfortable. I'm just wondering what I should do? She won't let the puppies feed off her.
Is My Puppy a Pure Bred Staffordshire Terrier?I adopted this puppy and they told me she's an American Staffordshire Terrier, but I think she's maybe a mix. She's 4 months old and she has a lot of mini black spots.
