Dog wart, papilloma or something else?

near his shoulders on his back I’d like to know what kind of growth – dog wart, papilloma, or something else – is shown in the above photo, what I can do to rid my dog of these, if possible, and if they present a health problem for him. I’ve...

Extreme Dog Itching, Scabbing & Hair Loss

by Sandy (Michigan) underbelly/leg with red spots example of scabbing under fur bald patch near tail My dog developed itching and hair loss in mid-July during a very hot, humid spell. Her itching was intense, and she was pulling out her fur in patches near her...

Patchy Dog Hair Loss on the Anterior Neck

by Frank Troha (Marco Island, FL, USA) hair loss on the neck What is causing the patchy dog hair on my dog’s neck? This has been going on for several months and is slightly worse. The Vet there put her on a topical steroid and antibiotic spray which I have used...

Finding the Right Corner Dog Bed

There are many cases when a specialized corner dog bed is the perfect addition to the home. In our case, living in an older home leaves us with smaller rooms and a definite lack of extra space, which makes finding a spot for a large rectangular dog bed quite tricky!...

Random Frequent Dog Coughing

by Jessica L. (Glendale, AZ) My 11 year old female chocolate lab has been hacking /coughing only one time about every hour, maybe less.. but it’s completely random. She will do it while laying down doing nothing or after playing with the other dogs or drinking...