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Cleaning Your Dog's Ears, A basset hound puppy with long brown ears.

Cleaning Your Dog's Ears

This is a guide about cleaning your dog's ears. It is important to keep your dog's ears clean of dirt, build up and parasites, and is easy to do at home.

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Is Broccoli Good Or Bad For Dogs?

I'm wondering about other people's experience with feeding their dog broccoli. I was just preparing dinner and decided to give our dog Honey a couple of pieces. As soon as I gave it to her, I was immediately concerned that I was feeding her something off the toxic list.

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Rat Terriers Have Seizures

I have 9 Rat Terriers and 3 of them have seizures. The youngest (2 years) is on phenobarbital since she had seizures all month long. The 4 year old has a seizure every 3 months, and the 3 year old has them every 4 months. Is this genetic since my 6 other dogs don't have the problem?

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Treating a Dog's Ear Infection

Waldo has an ear infection and has been treated twice in one month by the vet. It is much better. There is some infection still there and some puss. What else can I do?

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Treating a Dog's Dry Skin

Can I use sweet almond oil on my dog to help with dry skin?

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Dog Still Weak and Twitching After Vet Visit

My 3 year old Yorkie/Shih Tzu (11 pounds) got suddenly very weak and lethargic almost 4 days ago. He has eaten very little and had a fever the first 2 days of his illness. He has thrown up a couple of times and had a little diarrhea.

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Using Borax to Treat Mange

What kind of borax should I use in Ted's dog mange remedy? Is it OK if I use borax flux, the one that is being used in welding.

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Treating a Dog with Allergies

I have a male weeny dog who is turning 10 this year. This past fall or a little longer ago, he started getting so congested that he was breathing out of his mouth and getting these scabby pus welts all over his belly. I took him to the vet and they said he has allergies.

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Raise Food and Water For Tall Dogs

Because a greyhound finds it difficult to reach to the ground for food, water, etc., place his water and feeding bowl in a bucket so he does not have to struggle. They appreciate this especially when they are reaching the 'winter of their years'.

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Dachshund Kicking Back Leg Out

I have a little mini dachshund named Dixie. She is 7 years old. In 2009 she became paralyzed in her back legs and we had to rush to the ER vet. After 2-3 months she was back to walking. Last year we noticed she would kick her leg out almost like she had a leg cramp or charlie horse, and then it would stop.

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Cleaning Your Dog's Teeth

This is a guide about cleaning your dog's teeth. One way to help keep your dog happy and healthy is to keep their teeth clean. There are a number of home use products on the market so that you can clean them yourself.

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Puppy Seems Sleepy

I have a Miniature Pincher/Chihuahua mix 12 week old puppy. She is normally very hyper and playful. Today she just seems to want to sleep. Is this normal?

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Dog Worried About Getting Vaccine Shot

Saving Money on Pet Vaccinations

This is a guide about saving money on pet vaccinations. As responsible pet owners we want to keep them healthy. Visits to the vet can be expensive, but there are ways to save money.

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Remedies for Dog With Hot Spots

What can I use on my dog that has hot spots on his skin? He is always scratching and biting his skin. Thanks I need some hope.

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Remedy for Dog's Itchy Feet

Every summer my three year old dog has problems with itchy feet. His feet start to itch, and he lays and licks the hair off until they get red. The vet has no idea what's wrong? I got something online last year that helped and of course I can't find it.

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Organic Treatment for Worms in Small Dogs

Does anyone know of an organic (home remedy) for worms in dogs? I have tried several over the counter treatments and my Yorkie still has worms. I am disabled and can not afford to take him to the vet, and my vet will not let me make payments.

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Dog Has Diarrhea

My dog has diarrhea. She has had it for 3 days. I am giving her Pedialite. What should I do? Why is this happening?

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Treating Dog's Joint Pain

My American Bull dog has joint pain. What can I give him for the pain? I don't have the money right now to pay the expensive vet costs.

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Giving Pills to Dogs

To give my dog medicine, I dip a spoon into the peanut butter and lay the pills on the sticky peanut butter which my dog then devours. The pills go right down and it's funny to watch her licking her lips!

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Caring for an Injured Stray Dog

This dog has an ear torn from the side of his head and infection has set in. His ear is turning green. There is no vet open till Tuesday; what can I do?

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