Cost of Bone Marrow Biopsy for a Dog?Has anyone ever had to have a bone marrow test done on your dog? If so, about how much money do they charge (including anesthesia and labs)? Just trying to get an idea for what I'm looking at. Thanks!
Dog Seems Depressed?My 3-year-old, un-spayed blue Weimaraner is the best dog. She loves to play and loves to eat, but sometimes, for no reason, she will go lie in her crate, looking absolutely sad and depressed, like the last rose of summer.
Veterinary Practice in Boise That Will Accept Payment Later?I have a female Dachshund that has been sick for 2 days and I receive SSI and don't get it until the first of the month. If I don't get her to the vet she will die. Does anyone know a vet service that will wait for my payment until the first. Thank you.
Are Grubs Harmful if Eaten by Dogs?Are grubs harmful if eaten by dogs?
Are Elm Tree Berries Harmful to Dogs?Are elm tree berries harmful to puppies?
How Long Does it Take for Parvo Symptoms to Appear After Exposure?How long does it take for symptoms to appear after being around parvo?
Suggestions for a Dog With Allergies?My rat terrier has an eye allergy every year about this time. He has no discharge but he squints all the time in his left eye. What can I do for it?
When Do Puppies Need Shots?How old do puppies have to be to get their shots ?
Are Cedar Chips Toxic if Ingested by a Dog?My dog ate some cedar chips. He is not sick, but he will not eat any food at all. He is drinking water though.
Dog With Arthritis?What is a natural remedy I can give my 85lb. 11 year old dog for her arthritis. My dog Skye, has hip and leg pain. Some days are worse than others. I can put her a prescribed drug, but I don't like the side effects she has.
When Should I See Improvement in a Dog Being Treated for Parvo?Our almost 1 year old female Min Pin/ Chihuahua mix puppy has been sick for 6 days. She started vomiting and having loose stools on Saturday and refusing to eat. On Monday I took her to the vet and she was diagnosed with parvo.
Protecting a New Puppy from Parvo?I just lost a puppy to parvo. She hadn't even had chance to be vaccinated. I have a year old Rat Terrier who is current on shots and has been doing great. I bleached everything bleachable, scrubbed my house, and got rid of everything the puppy came into contact with.
Using Acidolphilus For Dogs' Ear Infections?I have a Labrador, Hershey Kisses, who is 10 years old and has always had problems with ear infections. Because of the flap ears, moisture would build up inside and cause him pain.
Advice for Dog With Prickly Lumps?My 13 month old Staffy has just came out over night with prickly lumps all over her body. She is eating and drinking OK. Any advise please?
Treating a Dog's Skin Allergy?I am looking for a good remedy for my female Shih tzu's skin allergy.
Dog With Giardia?I took my dogs for their yearly checkup and shots last week and the fecal exam showed Toby had giardia. The vet put him on a 5 day treatment of Metroniazole. I was given a little information on giardia, but...
Low Cost or Free Vet Practice Near Novi Michigan?Please help! My dog is sick and needs medical help. He is losing weight, (3 more lbs in past 2 weeks for a total weight loss of 9 lbs). His symptoms are lethargia, and about 4x's a day gagging like there's something caught in his throat.
Dog Has a Dry Cough?My friend's small dog is coughing. How do you get rid of the dry coughing?
Finding a Low Cost Vet in Maine?I have a dog that needs surgery on both back knees, not at the same time, but for both it's going to cost me 600.00. I am on disability and that's not much. I would love to get this done so he can stay on his feet. He is just over a year old.
Giving Dogs Human Snacks?Can you feed a dog a few potato chips or popcorn every now and then?
Giving a Dog Dramamine?Is this "less drowsiness" Dramamine formula safe to administer to dogs? We usually give our Jack Russell Dramamine to keep him calm on the 4th of July when people are shooting fireworks...
Raising a husky in a Hot Climate?I posted a question as to the breed of my dog. I have another problem with this dog, I live in the Philippines so as expected we have really hot weather here. My Husky seems to not like the weather here. She keeps opening her mouth and I guess she can hardly breath.
When is a Yard Treated for Parvo Safe for Dog to Play In?My puppy had parvo, she is better now. That was two weeks ago. I treated my back yard 24 hrs ago, can I let her play in the back yard for awhile?
Are Elm Tree Leaves Harmful to Dogs?Are elm tree leaves harmful to dogs?
Can Only One Vaccinated Puppy in a Litter Get Parvo?Recently, over a week ago I sold five puppies from a litter of eight I have. I hadn't heard back from this one person until a couple of days ago. She's had her puppy from me for well over a week, and told me days later her pup had to have an overnight vet stay because it has parvo.
Miniature American Eskimo Has Deteriorating Eye Sight?My Miniature Eskimo's eye sight has deteriorated. Is this a common problem with this breed ?
Why is My Puppy Always Scratching?What can I do about my puppy always scratching?
How Do I Treat an Older Incontinent Dog?What can I do with a 13 year old female dog who "dribbles" urine all the time? There are times when you cannot tell that she had a bath the day before. I am concerned about the urine burning her skin, as well as the smell.
Free or Low Cost Veterinary Services in Philadelphia?My son went into the USMC and we are taking care of his Husky, Indy. Well since we didn't get Indy neutered as our son didn't want that for whatever reason he has developed tumors by his rectum.
Dog's Urine Smells Fishy?Does anyone have any idea why my dog's urine smells fishy? Could it be an infection or the food he's eating?
Can Vaccinated Puppies Still Die from Parvo?My puppy was vaccinated twice for parvo. It was 11 weeks old and died of parvo. Why?
Puppy Has Cherry Eye?How much will it cost to have cherry eye surgery done on my dog?
Preventing a Dog from Getting Parvo?I just brought home 3 puppies from my local shelter. I have a 1 year old Sheltie and want to make sure she is safe, if in fact these puppies come down with parvo or any other viruses.
Dog Has Teary Eyes?I'm a new dog owner. My 10 month old Papillion is tearing like crazy and is starting to bald around the eyes. Is this a serious problem, or will it eventually go away?
Dog Has an Upset Stomach?My old dog got sick to her stomach this morning. Is there something I can do for her to make her feel better?
Post Delivery Care Advice for Dogs?My Dachshund is pregnant. The good thing is, it's to our male Dachshund, but I want to know if there is any post delivery care I need to give her?
Treating a Dog's Strep Infection Without Antibiotics?My Beagle came back from hunting with a rash on her underside. It then developed into a strep infection requiring antibiotics, in a couple of days. We bathed her with medicated shampoo when she arrived home.
Can Vaccinated Puppies Test Positive for Parvo?If you give a puppy a 5 way live vaccine for parvo, etc. then have it tested the next day, will it test positive for parvo?
Does My Dog Have Mange?My vet said my puppy has demodex mange. He didn't do a skin test. She has lost hair, but not a lot and her skin is light pink. She doesn't even act like she itches. She doesn't scratch and she doesn't pay a lot of attention to being scratched. Do I need a second opinion?
Home Remedies for a Dog with Pyoderma?I am new to this site and I was hoping someone can help me. I have a 4 year old GSD. I have had nothing, but problems with my poor guy.
Dog is Sneezing and Coughing?Is there a good at home treatment for my 14 wk toy poodle that is sneezing and coughing?
Protein Requirements For Dogs?What level of protein should an adult St. Bernard get?
Making Safe Well Balanced Dog Food?I have read that garlic is toxic to the dogs? How can that be so? I have started making my dog food about 2 weeks ago using the following:
Home Remedies for Lowering Dog's Heart Rate?Does anyone know of any home remedies I could do for lowering my Chihuahua's heart rate? She has an enlarged heart and liver, and a collapsed trachea.
Dog Passed Away Suddenly?My 12 yr Shih Tzu died over the weekend. It started a week ago when he couldn't move his hind legs. After an X-ray which seemed to point to a slip disc, he was given steroid jabs with Vit C and after two doses, he was walking alright and pretty much back to his usual self walking and eating.
My Dog Is Leaning His Head to One Side?I am a newbie here. I have a 3 year old Pomeranian who is in excellent shape. However, gradually his head has been leaning over to the side. He still eats and plays, normally. I have taken him to the vet, done blood work, and they checked his ears, etc.
Dog With Scleroderma?Does anyone have a dog with Scleroderma? My dog is under full specialized Vet care for this condition. Because it is quite rare, I was wondering if anyone else on this site has had any experience with it.
Why Do Dogs Scoot Their Bottoms Across the Floor?Why do dogs scoot their bottom across the floor? I was told once that this means they have worms, but I am not sure about that. Can this behavior be stopped?
Dog Ate Bologna Wrapper?My dog ate the wrapper that goes around a piece of bologna. Is it harmful to her? I don't want to lose her or have her hurt.
Puppy with Hydrocephalus?I have a 1.3 pound, 3 month old chihuahua puppy who just crashed on Saturday. I rushed her to an aggressive vet 24 hour weekend clinic and she was diagnosed with Parvo. I already gave her two shots and somehow she is now exposed to this.
Dog Biting Tail and Scratching His Back?I have an 8 year old Spitz. He bites at his tail and scratches his back a lot. When he does this, he yelps and barks. Is there anything I can do?
Dog's Bottom Itches?What can I do about a puppy with an itchy bottom?
Does Parvo Affect the Entire Litter?Does Parvo affect the entire litter, or is it possible for only one puppy to die from it? They had been vaccinated.
Dog With HGE is Always Tired?I am a little worried about my 8 yr. old chihuahua. He has been sick lately. He has HGE (Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis). He has had it for about a month now but is getting over it. He breaths heavily while he sleeps but he runs around fine during the day.
Dogs and Lawn Pesticides?I have a dog and have just used Ortho Max Bug B Gone granules on the lawn and flowerbeds. I watered thoroughly. When is it safe to let the dog out?
Puppy is Having Frequent Accidents?I have a sweet little girl, a 6 week old American Pit Bull Terrier. I've had her for 1 week, and from the first day she did fabulously. All of a sudden yesterday, she began peeing everywhere. Every 30 seconds she'd try to dribble some.
Dog Has Dry Poop?My dogs are having dry poop.
Dog's Urine Smells Bad?My dog's urine is really yellow and smells really bad. He is now 9 1/2 years old.
Killing Mange Mites with Bleach?Does bleach kill mange mites? I have a small pool for my kids (15ftx2ft) and my 2 black Labs have mange that I am treating. Being Labs, they keep getting in the pool.
Building a Dog Treadmill?Can anyone tell me how I can build a treadmill small enough for my standard dachshund? I got the idea from an Animal Cops episode where they confiscated one that was built to train pit bulls for fighting.
Are Geckos Harmful to Dogs?Are house lizards and geckos poisonous to a 5 month old Pomeranian puppy if eaten? What do we do if this happens? The vet is 400 km away. We live in Zambia and there are just too many around.
Dog with Dry and Flaky Skin?When I brush my Havanese, it brings up a lot of flaky skin. What should I use to stop this?
Getting Help With Vet Bills?My baby boy, Ace has had it rough. We rescued him from the Humane Society 4 months ago. He is now 9 months old. We found out right away that he had Giardia (he was a stray). We are on the third round of medication for him, and he still has it.
Dog Has Bacterial Skin Infection?My 4 year old yellow lab gets bacterial infections on his skin. Does anyone have any home remedies? The vet put him on medication which gets very expensive. He gets bumps on his belly. He scratches and irritates them and then gets red patches. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Treating Yard to Prevent Worms in Dogs?My 5 month old puppy has serious worms problems. He is being treated but how do I treat the yard? Is there something I can do to make sure the grass is "clean and safe" again? Its a big yard. Thank you.
Allergic Reaction to K9 Advantix?Has anyone had any allergic reactions with their dogs to K9 Advantix?
How Much Should a Chihuahua Weigh?How much should a chihuahua male dog weigh? He is now 7 months and weights 9.5 pounds. I got him at 10 weeks and he was 5.5 pounds then. Supposedly mom and dad were pure chihuahuas, but I don't think so. He looks mixed. I just want to know when their breed stops growing.
Euthanizing Puppies With Parvo?Is it animal cruelty for a vet to put 4 month old pups with parvo to sleep without treatment first?
Cocker Spaniel Has Severe Allergies?I have a cocker spaniel with severe allergies. I have tried everything, allergy testing, organic food, allergy tests, Prednisone, and Benadryl. I am at the vet at least once a month because she is biting and itching about 90% of the time.
Can ProMeris Make a Puppy Sleepy?does anyone know if ProMeris can make a puppy sleepy?
My Dog Has Colitis?My dog Maggie has been diagnosed with colitis. Every so often this results in bloody diarrhea and it is wrecking havoc on my checking account and carpets. We have limited the dog to dry dog food only.
Can a Dog Get Parvo from a Shot?My new Rottie puppy is almost 12 weeks old. She was sick at 8 weeks and the vet said she had a bacterial infection. She had a bladder infection last week as well as another bacterial infection.
Giving a Dog a Laxative?Can you give a dog a laxative like Milk of Magnesia? He won't eat or drink so I can't give him pumpkin like many people suggested on another site. Thank you in advance for reading this and sending suggestions.
Using Colloidal Silver for Dog's Ear Infection?How do you use the Colloidal Silver for dog ear infections? Is it giving by mouth or a drop in the ear?
When do dogs have their baby teeth?How long do dogs have baby teeth?
Older Dog is Having Health Problems?My 15 yr. old dog she is experiencing extremely fast weight loss, shaking, seizures and now bloody gellatenous stool. What can it be? The vet says she's just old.
Puppy is Having Stomach Spasms?We've had a dog with Parvo for 8 days now and we have done all the home remedies told to us by our vet and other sources of advice. She is eating on her own, the diarrhea is gone and she has not vomited at all.
Dog is Acting Strange Since Taking Rimadyl?Does anyone have a dog start acting odd after taking Rimadyl? The lab work came back OK but since my 17 old pit mix started taking Rimadyl, she goes off by herself at home which she never used to do.
Dog Has Inconsistent Appetite?Also, he is 9 months and weighs only 50 lbs. He does not eat much, some days he eats a lot, 4 or 5 times a day and other days he just eats half a cup or 1 cup (same food always or a mix of wet and dry). His stools are always normal and he's never had upset stomach that I know of. How do I know if for example his teeth are bothering him? Any clues? Thanks!
Dachshund with Skin Problems?I have two mini dachshunds, short-hair. One has had the usual problem, short term, with summer grass, but the other has a far more significant problem that is ongoing. He scratches constantly and has raised lumps, especially on his underside.
Chihuahua Yelping and Stiffening Its Neck?I have an 11 month old Chihuahua, she was in her kennel and began to yelp like she was hurt. We went in there to get her and picked her up and she kept yelping.
Dog is Dragging His Behind on the Ground?My 3 yr old dog is dragging his behind across the carpet and then chews on his butt. The vet has checked him and he has no worms, the gland is clear, and there are no flea. He doesn't do it all the time, he will go for days without doing it. Then he will do it for a few days. or not do it again for months. Any ideas?
How to Tell if a Dog is Sick?My daughter wants to know how to tell if our dog is sick. I can't remember, is it when the nose is cold and wet or dry and hot. Thanks!
Puppy Has Itchy Bug Bites?I am house sitting and started getting bites on my belly and arms. A few weeks later I brought a 3 wk old puppy, and he slept on the same bed. Now, we are both itching and scratching horribly. I got some medication for me, and I am using it on the puppy but its not helping.
Stress Causing Dog to Throw Up Bile?My dog lately has been going off and getting into other peoples garbage. When she returns she vomits up some food she has ingested. To curb this problem we no longer allow her outside unless we are with her. She is 9 years old and until recently she would never leave our yard. The problem now is that she is intermittently vomiting up bile. It does not happen everyday.
Relieving a Dog's Sore Hips?I have a 13 year old Dalmatian. Spud has been experiencing sore hips lately and I am wondering if it is safe to give him Ibuprofen to relieve his discomfort? If not what do you recommend? How can I help him?
Having My Dog Neutered?I have a 31 month old pit bull and have an appointment to get him neutered next week and am scared to death it will emotionally change him. He is my baby and has been the only man in my life for a long time. I really don't want this to change him or how he is towards me or the other people in my life! I have read that it is best to get it done asap. I am fine with that! I just need reassurance everything will be ok. If anyone has any advice for me or my baby Marley let me know.
Blood In Dog's Urine After Having Puppies?My dog Baby had puppies 3 weeks and 5 days ago. She had blood in her urine but it stopped for about a week. It has started again. Its scary cause I can not lose my baby! What could it be? She has lost a lot of energy and is still at a low weight. My boy Jacob gets 3 cups less and he is big and happy.
Dog With Mast Tumors Still Itches?Patches itches and has or had skin cancer.He had surgery to remove mast cell tumors a month ago and is now on hydroxyzine pamoate, and antihistamine, three times a day. The vet said she wants to do more surgery because a couple margins weren't all clean but we can't afford a second time. He still seems to be scratching frequently though less violently.
Can Excess Exercise Cause Puppy To Have Diarrhea?I have a 12 1/2 weeks old chihuahua mix puppy. She just finished getting her shots last week and just a few minutes ago she went to her training pad to poop and had diarrhea.
Dog Getting Her First Period (Heat)?My little girl Roxy, ShitzShu, Maltese and Yorkie, 16mnths old, started her period on Sept 5th and is still spotting. Otherwise she is happy, eating, playing and sleeping normally. She does rub her bottom on the ground, which has indicated need to go number 2.
Using Human Eye Drops for Dogs?Can I use human eye drops on a small dog?
Puppy Has a Loose Tooth?I have a 6 month chi and he has a loose tooth. Is it normal?
Older Dog With Dislocated Hip?My 9yr old Yorkie was hit by a truck on Sunday and dislocated her hip and broke her leg. The vet said he could do surgery, place a pin and put her hip back in socket but due to her arthritis it would be a long recovery and only 50% chance hip would stay in socket.
Make a Stand for Your Older Dog's FoodIf you have pets that suffer from arthritis, the doctors recommend you elevate their food to keep them from bending over to eat. We have a 15 year old dog with arthritis and we built a stand for her, instead of spending the 40 bucks to buy one.
Homemade Remedies For Dog's Coughing?My dog has a chronic dry hacking cough. The vet meds help some but are not enough. Does anyone have suggestions for some home treatments to calm the cough that aren't likely to interact with his prescriptions?
Is Dog's Shedding Caused By Lack Of Vitamins?Do you think there are any vitamins or oils my Lab may be lacking? She is shedding so bad. Any advice?
Dog Had Dislocated Jaw?My dog woke up unable to close his mouth or eat on Sunday. The first vet said he had a throat infection. The 2nd vet said his jaw was dislocated and put it back in place. I can now close his mouth but he still does not close it or eat very well. Am I expecting too much after a day?
Injury To Bottom Of Dog's Paw?I originally thought my Shih Tzu/Maltese could have hip dysplasia, but I looked at the bottom of her foot (paw) last night and saw that one of the black dots (I don't know what they are) is gone. She is limping on this paw. Can anyone tell me what this black thing is called and what I should do?
Is Hip Dysplasia Common In Shi Tzu/Maltese?I have a shitzu/maltese dog and I was wondering if they are known to have hip dysplasia?
Mange Vs. Hot Spots?Can anyone tell me how one goes about determining whether a dog has mange or hot spots? My lab chewed his tail yesterday until it was bare of hair (about half dollar size) and today on his hind quarter (about size of a quarter). Both sites have scaly bumps. Thanks for any help.
NU-EYES for Dogs?My Princess, a Miniature Pinscher, just turned 10 years old. On Friday night, July 18th, 2008, I noticed she was not seeing things right. I called the Vet and made an appointment for Saturday morning at 8AM.
