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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...
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 found 3 in the last 9...
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 for 3...
Diet, supplement questions and health issues incl. allergies & hard skin knots
by Tim L. (Kannapolis, North Carolina, Cabarrus county) Hard knot on Jasmines neck This is Jasmine when I first got her back in July of 2010 Recent picture of me Holding Jasmine I'm 6'3 Recent Picture of Jasmine laying on Couch Back in July of 2010 I rescued a 4 year...
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 water....
Dog with optic neuritis following retrobulblar abscess
by Brian Ekard (La Mesa, Ca) Summary: Optic neuritis following retrobulblar abscess in our dog, a 2 1/2 year old male shepherd mix. On October 7th, we took our male shepherd mix (Desi) to our regular vet after he had been having difficulty eating for a couple of days,...
Dog has red eye with green discharge and fur loss
My dog started to have itching of the eye and was rubbing her eye on the ground. A week later it looks like this. She has lost her fur around the eye and it's red with green discharge from the eye. There is a good chance she is pregnant and I want to make sure what I...
Pink bumps on my dog’s chin
by Jeniffer (Tucson) My sweet boxer mix has some pinkish bumps in a cluster on her chin. She had recently gotten some cactus in her foot, so I thought it may have been from her trying to get it out with her mouth. However they seem to be getting larger. At least one...
Dogs Have Dry Itchy Ears with Areas That Bleed
by Nancy (Vero Beach, FL, USA) Both of our Jack Russells have dry, itchy ears with areas that bleed. Is there a natural remedy for this? Comments for Dogs Have Dry Itchy Ears with Areas That Bleed Aug 01, 2011 My Online Vet Response for Dogs Have Dry Itchy Ears with...
Dog Bald Spot After Rabies Vaccine
by Yvonne (Oregon) Dog bald spot on his upper right shoulder where the rabies vaccine was administered My 9 month old toy poodle received a rabies vaccination 2 months ago and now has developed a bald spot the size of a half-dollar at the injection site. Feeling...
Pet Food
Reviews for 4 Health Small Bites Formula for Adult Dogs – Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health
Reviews for 4 Health Small Bites Formula for Adult Dogs - Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health Average Rating Rating I liked this NEW by: Clark This is the brand that I like also for my dogs. Rating Good choice! by: Anonymous I found this brand after trying many...
Comments for Blue Buffalo Wilderness (Fish)
Comments for Blue Buffalo Wilderness (Fish) Average Rating Rating Regarding BB's Wilderness Fish by: Anonymous To the OP who likes this food but would prefer the salmon one if it did not contain chicken meal, I would highly recommend switching to Timberwolf's Ocean...
5 HEALTHY AND VEGAN DOGS. LOTS OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES.
Hi. I have 5 dogs and since I am vegan so are they. They eat 100% human food and I give them only homemade food. I DO NOT use any flea medicines, I DO NOT give them any heartworm medicine and starting this year I will NOT be taking them for 'yearly vaccinations' which...
Product Reviews
Hemp Dog Collars : Why Hemp Is Good & the Top 3 Collars
Why is everyone talking about hemp dog collars? Why are they said to be more eco-friendly? Why are they better than collars made out of synthetic fibers and dyes? Most people know the word hemp and understand that it is a natural fiber, but the amazing qualities of...
Dog Food Storage Containers Reviewed
By utilizing dog food storage containers in your home or on the go, you can be sure that your dog’s food will stay fresh longer than it would in the store-bought bag. In addition to losing freshness, keeping your dog’s food in the bag can be a real a pain - especially...
Shock Collar for Dogs : Guidelines Before Buying & Top 2
A shock collar for dogs is controlled by a remote and used to correct inappropriate behavior. Despite the scary title, when used correctly shock collars are painless. This page will cover: Considerations before purchasing a shock collar Top 2 shock collars...
Vet Care
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 found 3 in the last 9...
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 for 3...
Wellness
Comments for Natural Balance dry LID venison and sweet potatoe
Comments for Natural Balance dry LID venison and sweet potatoe Average Rating Rating Itchies by: Karl My Dane Ty had itching - yeast problems . Cut out food with all " Potatoes " in it . No more problems . I feed him NUTRI SOURCE dry and caned. SIESTA Click here to go...
The Veg Switch
by Elizabeth (Denton, TX) I became a vegetarian about 2 years ago and my dog did also soon afterward. I made the decision to buy him vegetarian dog food because I did not want to support the meat industry anymore. My dog did not seem to notice a difference between the...
A brother for Bigos
by Karolina Dembinska-Lemus (Woodbridge, VA) New Siblings We had our first dog, a female beagle mix, for two years when we got her brother, also a beagle. We got both at the age of about 2 years old from two different animal shelters. Shortly after Hunter joined our...