Dog Health Knowledge Base
Dog Health : (? hey guys i have a poodle kind of dog and hes fairly old im not really good with dog health so i wanted to ask... hes been really sluggish lately and lazy and his nose is pretty much dry all the time... we feed him a lot of human food... so hes pretty chubby hes still the same to me just a little more lazier... when i wash him his rectum seems a little inflamed but i try to wash it now with soap and water... i dont know if i should take him to the vet or not i love him and i want him to live forever hahaha what do you guys think i should do? about his dry nose, lazy mood, and inflamed rectum
Is the meat and rice good for the dog`s health?What will I feed him? I have a pet named Maxwell.My da just bought him.He likes to eat rice,meat,beef and milk.My aunt said that I should fed him dog food.But whenever I eat rice or meat.He barks at me.And that means he wants to eat that.But whenever I feed him dog food.He doesn`t like the taste.IS THE MEAT AND RICE GOOD FOR THE DOGS HEALTH.WILL I ONLY FEED HIM DOG FOOD 3 TIMES A DAY?
dog + health? My dog does not need as much excercise as she used to. She's inside from 7 a.m to 4:30 p.m and she used to need at least two hours, not continously, of walking before she would go to sleep at 8 p.m. Now all she needs is two thrity minute walks and she's ready for sleep. She's been like this for about a month and she's nearly 7 years old. She is a mixed breed, stocky build but usually high energy dog about 60 pounds. Is this something I should be worried about?
what is the price of year round dog health care? HEY I MIGT BE GETTING A DOG, BUT MY PARENTS ARE A LITTLE HARD....Ive been perswaiding them, mom told me to do some reserch about the yearly amount for health care and just care...If anyone here has a dog 1st what kind, and 2nd whats the care price about.....
Cost of a dog health certificate? I am going to be traveling with my dog and the state requires a health certificate, Does anyone know what this might cost? I'll have to get an exam/check up for my dog then get a health certificate. Thanks!
Can someone help me with a dog health question? My dog keeps scratching her ears. After a week I finally looked in there and one of them has black/brown colored "goop" in it. We took a Qtip and put alcohol on there to clean it out. We couldnt get it all. Does anyone know what she might have? Also, is there something at the pet store we could get. Trying to avoid a Vet bill unless she needs Rx's. Thanks for any help.
How do you bring a starving dog back to health? Ok, first off, our dog hasent been eating for about 2 weeks. We originally thought it was the other dogs eating her food, so we brought her into the house to eat, but she didnt. She started losing weight, and energy, almost immediately. My parents tried different things but were unsuccessful. So I intervened, cause its not my dog but I dont want her die. We had BBQ hotdogs tonight, and there was 4 left over. Without anyone knowing, I tested a couple things. I brought out hotdogs, pizza, and a bowl of dog food. She ate the hotdogs and pizza without thinking. But, the dog food she wont even touch. Which I originally suspected cause of the lawsuit that was recently started. Basically, she looks really bad, hips showing and all that. They were going to put her down tomorrow, but I got her to eat. Now, being half educated, I know that when somethings starving, the last thing you do is feed it a whole bunch. So, how do I bring her back to health? Shes a full size poodle, and shes 15. Though she acted young, until recently. Do you feed her a little bit 5 times a day, or, medium amount 2 times, or, start off with a little bit frequently and increase. Or what?
Cost effective dog food for health longevity of life? Looking for a cost effective dog food for health, longevity of life, where they get the most out of it, less bowel movements, less shedding? is that possible > 2 austrailian sheperds 1 year old and 5 mo. old. thanks oh and no animal byproducts. We arent looking for cheapo or anything I just want what is best for them at the best price definitely not grocery store brands like purina etc. thanks by animal by products I mean bones the four d's dead dying deceased and cant member the fourth. please list brand names and where to possibly buy
My service dog and I got kicked out of the mental health? My chocolate lab retriever 10 years old Shae and I got kicked out of the mental health. All because she bark and growl at other service dog. My dog is never mean to people. She get along with my younger dog at home. But any other dogs she'll bark and growl. They said we are not allowed back to the mental health because my dog bark and growl at other service dog. Shae is on the leash, I have her with me all the time. Do you think the mental health can do that? She my service dog to help with my panic, anixtey, depression. Without her I'll go in attacks. Beside she doesn't really run into service dogs that often just once in a great while.
Dog / pet health and acclimation certificate? I plan on taking my dog to NJ by plane from CA. I read that NJ requires a pet health certificate. How much does it usually cost? Since the temperature will be below 45F, AA requires an acclimation certificate. What's involved in getting one of these? Will the vet need to put my dog in a refrigerator for a while or what? How will they know that my dog can withstand 20-45F temperatures? For those in LA, can you recommend a vet for this air travel business?
Does anyone know a good website where I can find health insurance for my dog? My dad told me that his friend got health insurance for his dog. The poor dog just recently got leg surgery and what would've costed $6,000 only costed $30 because of animal insurance. Does anyone know where I can look for insurance for my dog. I need to get him a check- up and neutered. Thanks 4 the answers. How do I get my dog registered at the AKC? Yes he's a purebred 2yr. old Golden Retriver. I don't have any papers from his previous owner yet.
Can dog urine be harmful to your health? Is dog urine harmful to your health when it is in large quantities and for extended periods of time? My boyfriend’s roommate has a really old dog that never gets let outside (ever!). It goes in the basement and even though he picks up the poop he never cleans up the urine it just soaks into the floors. They live in a small basement and it always has a very strong ammonia smell. Is it possible that this could be effecting our health?
Is it a good idea to buy a TOY poodle if i want a dog with good health? i want a small dog, which doesnt shed! with med/short hair, no doggy smell if poss!, good sound health! not a consent yapper! very intelligent! possibly a soild black hair breed!good natured!!! independant! mainly a tiny,or toy breed, as carrying my dog around will some what be trouble sum on my back!!! :-)
Do I need health papers for my dog? I am flying from UT to NC with my dog. I am taking her with me in the cabin. We are flying on US Airlines. I have called 2 times to customer service and both times the agents have told me I do not need any health papers for my dog to fly. However, my vet tells me that almost all airlines require health papers and I should make sure before I leave that I don't need the health papers. Anybody have experience with US Airlines and dogs?
How to bring a mall nourished dog back to health? There is this little puppy that showed up at my house the other day and you could tell from first look that he was neglected. =( He is really skinny and i was wondering what i could to do to bring him back to health. Oh and by the way he is about 7 months old. What can i do before i take him to the vet (it is closed because it is the weekend) Pleas help!!!!! Thanks a lot
Dog health experts please help! Dog is sick, what could be wrong? My poochie (pit bull) has been sick since last night. She started throwing up last night and has been eating a lot of grass, we have to drag her inside because all she wants to do is eat grass. And today she started throwing up mucousy blood or blood w/ grass. She hasn't eaten anything but grass since yesturday afternoon and we keep a very close eye on her and havn't seen her eat anything she shouldn't. today she pooed once and it was dark almost black and grassy. she is 1 1/2 years old. She eats purina dog chow. she's going to the vet tomorrow. but what could this be??
What are the specific health benefits of owning a dog? Some guy wrote a letter to the editor complaining about people who pay so much attention to their dogs and spend money on them when there are charities that need help. Some people have written in to tell him that while they own dogs they also contribute to charities, etc and how dare he tell them what their hobbies should be. I'd like to write a short response of my own mentioning health benefits since no one has touched on that subject yet.
Dog health..? My dog is 11 years old and she is a cross mix between a jack russel and a westie. Recently she has not been eating her dog food. She still drinks water and goes to have her buissness outside. She hasn't eaten anything for the last 3 days. She is always sleepy as well. We also think she has arthuritis in her back lags because she always walks slow and kind of limps. We always leave her food out if she ever deciedes she wants to eat. We have another dog an english bull terrier who likes to play. What is wrong with my dog? is she getting to old? She usually eats butchers canned dog meat. We also tried giving her dried food and we even tried giving her our left overs just as a try to see if she would eat anything.
dog health? In November my older dog became constipated so we changed his food. He seemed o.k. until last week when he started vomiting and he had diareha. We took him to the vet and they didnt see anything wrong with any of his tests. They suggested feeding him a "bland" diet so we fed him chicken and white rice. Yesterday our other dog started vomiting and today he has diareha. Does anyone know what could cause this? they did a blood test, a urine test and a fecal test
dog health? last night my dog had a perfect eye the next day in the morning his eye is half close and inside the pupil is white. he can open his eye fully any ideas what this is and what can make my dog better? i cant aford a vet
dog health? i asked about my dog he has athritis broncitis and breathing problems i forgot to mention that a few month ago he stopped breathing for few seconds hewas on diff tablets from vet but they make him worse.so i stopped them some one says u can tell in his eyes he always looks at me like hes trying to tell me but i love him so much im scared to think hes trying to tell me and he looks so depressed and he is becoming more aggressive and hes normaly so quite . he bit my puppy on side other day its not like him i cant bare the thought of losing him hes my baby
Dog health? I took my dog to the vet like 2 weeks ago for a vaccine (rabies). Yesterday I felt a small mass just before his knee. Could this be caused by the vaccine or should I be worried?. I know I have to take him to the vet. I just need to save some money. The mass is soft and it does not causes him any pain. What could it be?
Are shih poos a type of designer dog that has health problems? I know some designer dogs supposedly to have health problems, are shih-poos one of them or are they healthy? and yes, i know theyre a mut and i really dont care. for a pet, a mut is as good as a pure bred if not better so dont give me a lecture please im trying to get edjumacted. i just seems that there are 2 very vocal sides to the issue. some say purebreds are better, others say mixes are better. what i didnt want is some bias ass hole like you to answer that whines and cries about mixing bloodlines. you sound like a piece of southern white trash or something
Dog Health? My dog is sick, but i don;t know what is wrong, i think she is a pain and i would really like some help. Syptoms Doesn;t Move from Where she is sitting (she is alive) Trembling/Shivering Won;t eat cookies Yelps if held or Tried to be moved. If anyone can give me information that can help i would be really grateful. thx I also forgot to say that her nose is really dry which is sopposed to be a sign that she is sick it only started now and we called the vet adn its closed! STOP MAKING ME FEEL WORSE THAN I ALREADY FEEL! DO YOU I DIDN:T TRY BRINGINBG HER TO THE VET AND DIDN:T YOU READ I CAN:T PICK HER UP. if you still need to know, she is a shitzu 3 in humain years and it might be somethign she ate cuz she hasn;t done her buisnace all day. ChubbyD (Raw) Thx for the advice, i think you are right. Thank You
dog health? my dog began to throw up water and we dont know if he's thirsty or hungry or something....he threw up like 3 times in a day..what is going on????
Will a short front cause health problems for my dog in the future? By a short front, I mean that her back end is taller than her front end. Will this cause any health problems (hip problems, etc.) in the future for her? She's almost two. There isn't a huge difference at all, but you can clearly see the angle as she has short front legs.
can dog pee in the carpet harm my health? i have a dog and occasionally he pees on the carpet, he is potty trained but sometimes he makes oppsies, i try to clean it as much as i can but the carpet is a really dark color so i dont see where the stains are so theres a good chance there are a few spots i havent cleaned. my apartment smells a lil like dog pee now and i am going to get professional carpet cleaning, but i was wondering, besides the fact that its gross, can the pee in the carpet be harmful to my health?
dogs health what can be the cause dog off colour.? dogs just being in season now she has gone off food is urinating tiny amounts where she is which is deep orange in colour . she is drinking normally and passing urine normally when taken out she is ten .she has never had puppies.she is just eating tiny amounts of chicken nothing else . she usually has a very good appitite. any ideas please.
dog health? My 12 year old dog is losing weight. The Vet did blood work and the results came back normal. He seems to be hungrier and also eliminating more. Could the commercial food he is eating be passing right through his system and not being absorbed or utilized?
what are the health concerns of a dog with an underbite? I am interested in buying a relatively new breed (10 years in development). I am told the next litter due is from parents with an underbite...most likely the puppies will also have this. I am not so concerned about the look, but rather the health implications.
Dog and health benefits? I am just wondering if anyone agrees, that pets can really help your health? I got admit i didnt use to believe it until i got my lil emmy, i was very ill for 3years and i finnally got a dog. Since having her things seem to have gotten better instead of dewling i find myself to busy having fun with her now. Has anyone found that having a pet is helping there health, weither just lifting your spirits and pysically helping?
dog health? My dog's nose is warm and dry, isn't it supposed to be cool and moist? What could cause that and is she ok?
dog health? my dog lost her nail she was bleeding i took her to the vet the vet said the nail would grow back he ytold me to clean it with hydrogen peroxide i have 4 2 days but it seems not healing puss is coming out of it im not sure what 2 do we have a backyard its full of diry she goes outside when she does i put a sock on it that way it wont go infected but still cleaning it kills her she starts crying pls help im gonna take her back to the vet monday if it doesnt heal but i jsut want to know what u guys think if theres anything i can put on or something like that anything helps pls . thanks
dog health? My Dog is sneezing more then usual? Does he have a cold?
Dog health..? First, I am taking him to the vet tomorrow. It was as soon as I could get him in. He's been having horrible diarrhea for the past 3 or 4 days. I watch him outside and when it looks like he's going to poo, liquid just runs out. He is home alone during the day for about 6 hours at the most. He used to never have a problem with waiting until I got home to let him out. For the past 2 days though, he's gone in the basement, which is an absolute mess to clean up. Nothing in his diet has changed. He is a 13 year old poodle, and takes Rimadyl for arthritic hips. His appettite seems to be a little weak, I don't think he's eating as much as he usually does. He also has to go more frequently. He will wake my mother up between 2-3 times a night just to go out! He never used to do this! Anyone have any thoughts about what's going on with my baby? I'm not positive about his eating becuase we don't just give him 2 meals a day... he is a very responsible eater and so his dish always has food in it. There is also 3 people in the house that pour food in his dish- so keeping an eye on his food intake can be a little difficult. He also eats only dry food. Occassionally my mom will cook him an egg.
dog health? Bulging eyes. I need to know if there is anyone that has heard of a puppy having bulging eyes. Our vet has never heard of it and he called around and nothing. Maybe someone out there has heard of it and will help me take care of my puppy. If you need more information just e-mail. Thanks for your time The puppy is a border collie mix. I have taken her to the vet and they checked the eye pressure ran blood work and it is all normal. They had her on steroids and it went away and it came back then they put her on the steroids for a month and now is comes and goes while on the steroids.
dog health? I have breed akc shih tzu on many occasions and in this litter I have a bob tail puppy. what has caused this and is the puppy gonna have trouble because of this
dog health? what would make my Fox Terrier constantly chew at his butt and what can I do to stop it?
Dog Health Questions on Yahoo? It never ceases to amaze me how many people seem to think that potentially serious and life threatening illnesses and injuries can be diagnosed and treated by posting a question here. The answers they get are invariably “take your dog to the vet now!!” or well meaning folk try to help with answers that may be right or may be wrong. Shouldn’t Yahoo split the Dog section into two and call one “Dog Health”? Every time someone posts a question under Dog Health they could get a message and email saying something like: “If you are worried about any aspect of your Dog’s health we strongly advise you to seek appropriate advice from a Veterinary Surgeon”.
dog health problems plzzz help? i am getting a new dog to keep my 8 month old staffy company but while ive been studying which breeds im interested in i find a lot of them are prone to health problems then i checked up a lot of other dogs that i wouldnt really be interested in and they also had health problems so would you let these problems turn you off the breed you like ? i am interested in gettin him another staffy a pit bull or a bull terrier which one of these do you tink would suit my staffy for a companion my staffy loves other dogs and we will be getting the new one as a pup so plzz help bull terrier was my main choice but there the one with the most health problems so what do i do? cant be a crossbreed because will be showing the dog
Dog Health? Please Read the details? I want a dog but i am in the which dog stage and I want to know which one of the dogs below has the best health(like some of them are prone to bladder stones) Which one is least prone to stuff? And which one sheds the least? Bichon Frise Border Terrier Dachshund Labrador Retriever Poodle(toy)
dog health question? I have a dalmatian who is very thin as compared to any other I have seen. she is not emaciated in any way, just very lean. We have never been too concerned as she has always gotten a clean bill of health at the vet and has LOTS of energy. there have been a couple times in the past 3 mos or so that she has vommited a large amount of kibble quite a while after she ate. we were slightly concerned but being as she acted completely normal after (had lots of energy, ate and drank fine, and has healthy BMs) we did not worry too much. We came to see my BFs mom who has 2 dogs. one of which got into must have gotten into something because he vomited it up. even though it was soon after he ate breakfast, all he vomited was the wraper and some stomach fluid, no kibble. this got me thinking that maybe my dog is not digesting her food properly and that is why she would vomit so much kibble even though she ate so long ago and also why she is so thin compared to other dalmatians...continued... I have a call into the vet but I have asked about her weight and they have never been concerned. they say she looks fine and his very healthy. any thoughts? she does eat very fast but the couple times that this happened, she didn't throw up until probably at least couple hours after she ate.
About Dog Health white vaginal discharge? My dog, 6 month old pit bull mix, is having a white creamy discharge from her private part once in a while only after she pee's .... she just came back from her Vet visits like 3-5 in total .. she has all her shots and everything required... im wondering should this be something i should worry about ?? shes in perfect health the vet said,,, she looks great eats well runs and plays well other then this discharge ... i failed to ask the vet this because i noticed it after her last visit .... next one is schedualed in 6 months ... so i go sooner ? i only noticed this couple days ago ... and its been like a week since her last visit to the vet ... and she dont always get it after she pee;s only sometimes no she is not fixed and she has never had her period yet
Ants attacking my dog and filling my house. dog health issues? Dog Health Questions Jess is apparently in extreme pain due to invasion of ants...she's constantly licking and scartching her nose, stopping to shove her face on the floor to rub it, or freaking out and rolling around trying to rub her nose. Yeah, I believe there's an ant still stuck in her mouth stinging her... I really have no way to help her and I feel that it's a repeat of when she was sniffing in a bush and tried to eat a bee the bee bit her tounge, and her tounge swelled up so bad we had to take her to a vet or it'd block her windpipe... -_- And my parents are at a fucking concert and I can't drive, so if it's a repeat, I have no way of helping her...
Dog health? How come doc#1 and #2? What is your opinion on this matter? I went to a vet and during a regular urine test, they said my dog had an urinary traction inf. They recommended putting my dog on Anti-b. Which I did. The medicine was making my dog to have side effects and then they suggested putting him on a different kind of medicine. I finally had it with the vet. Because I had this feeling that the doctor is incompetent. I switched to a different vet, and told the new vet what my doggie is going through. He did a urine test, and he did not see anything wrong with it. I am skeptical because how come Doc#1 was having all these problems and doc#2 simply did not see any signs of urine traction inf.? My dog is not in pain, he behaves normally. He is not crying, matter of fact he is very playful. In another words, I found my dog is not suffering, What do you think?
Dog Health from Pounds? My mom and I are going to get a rescued dog. We originally were going to get a puppy from a pet store, but I found a video on YouTube that TOTALLY opened my mom's eyes and mine. Anyway, we live near two "pounds". I guess they're pounds? They're spca stuff. Anyway, we are going to get a dog from there or a local rescue group in our area. I was wondering, how healthy are dogs in the pound? I got my dog George with my dad from the pound, and he was healthy, but aggressive. Just look at my dad's scarred hands! Haha. Now he's an angel after nonstop training (and old age.) But, on average, are pound dogs healthy? Also, on personal opinion, are pounds better or rescue groups like Rover Rescue and Canine Crusaders, etc? Thank you! PS: Here's the video that totally changed my mind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0ku...
Dog Health Question , Springer Spaniel.? My Springer Spaniel was bit at the weekend by Rottweiler around the neck . As you all know Springer Spaniel are really nice dogs and my dog just went up to say hello and have play and this Rottweiler went right for my dogs neck and wouldnt let go . I manged to get Rottweiler off but i have noticed today , Aday after that my dog is acting wierd , He seems to be limping around and walken really slow , Hes stlll eating ok but hes nothing like he normaly is , He also doesnt seem to react to talk or sound the way he should do , its like hes slowing down ! Should i worry about it ? is there any things that could have happend to him when he was bit on neck ? if you know let me know , Thanks
Little Dog Big Dog Health? Im Getting A Yorkie. So Lets Say A 7 Pound Yorkie Is More Health Then A 4 Or 5 Pound Yorkie? If Yes More Health Why? If No Not As Health Why? I Have Asked This Question Before But Im Asking Agian! Ok If My Question Is Confusing I Will Help. Is A 7 Pound Yorkie Healthier Then A 4 Pound Yorkie?????? Give Detail.
Animals: Dog Health: Dog Health? Why shouldn't you leave your dog in a car at the shopping center? It could be stolen It could get heatstroke All of these reasons It could panic and damage the car
dog health care please answer!? im an eleven years old girl and my dog got really sick and i dont no what all is wrong but here are some things. -he ate Ol' Roy dog food got real sick -feet problems -side problems -ears -mouth PLEASE HELP ME I DON'T WANT TOO LOSE HIM
Dog Health #2? ok. I just posted this: I took my dog to the vet like 2 weeks ago for a vaccine (rabies). Yesterday I felt a small mass just before his knee. Could this be caused by the vaccine or should I be worried?. I know I have to take him to the vet. I just need to save some money. The mass is soft and it does not causes him any pain. What could it be? I forgot to tell you that soon after my dog received the vaccine he started to vomit and pooing with blood and had fever. I gave him a pill to kill parasites (don't know haw it is called). He is now ok. He stopped vomiting and the bloody poo. Could all this things be related?
dog health help!!!?? PLEASE help me find the illness of my dog!! I'm worried the illness is fatal, because my dog has this very often. here's the symthoms: high fever not eating well turning very skinny very weak and she has chills or you can post a website that is very helpful. btw, i'm taking to the vet today. HELP!!!! my dog is a chihuahua, she's 3.
vet dog health issues? hi i dont know if my dog has either color dilution alopecia where she is a blue chihuahua or if its fleas or if its a thyroid prob.I was wondering on thyroid because she is 10 months old but she is the only overweight of my dogs but she is losing some hair and she is the only one with like a flat back.
DIsgusting dog health question? NOW DO NOT get annoyed with me... I am calling the vet, but it's nice to know if anyone has heard of this. My dog is already on medication for intestinal parasites (a SMALL infestation, if you can call it that)... Anyways, when my dog is free to roam outside she poops a lot. A LOT... and it is a very small amount of a mucusy/poop colored substance. VERY SMALL amount, and she roams around the yard and keeps doing it, almost like she's marking her territory... If I keep her on lead and just tell her to "do her business" she will do it, not like this. It's only when she's off lead and is freely running around... it's very strange. I did just talk to the vet, and they said we will monitor her over the weekend and then Monday will get back in touch... keep her on her cottage cheese/white rice diet and her meds...
dog health help please!!!!!!!!!!!? My dog has been throwing up since last night. she has at least 15 times. she doesn't look sick at all, her temperature is okay, and she hasn't eaten anything bad. please help, what's wrong with her?????
dog health question asap? ok well my 1 year old shih-tzu any ways i notice if you squeeze her nipple a clear jelly like substance comes out and i dont think she would be pregnant even though we have a boy dog (6 months) because she is not in heat what is this i sqeezed her nipple because i was rubbing her belly and felt the goo on my hand so the i looked and it was coming from her nipple so i sqeezed it and more came out
dog health, why? my dog had and injury where a stick sorta stabbed him and the arm on that side of his body was swollen and i felt it and it was the weirdest thing ever!! it felt like slime with air in it! like bubbles, but it had an unbelievable feeling. whyy??
Dog health Q? this is going to sound really weird but im really concerned so dont give be BS answers (most helpful gets BEST).......... so latley (about 2 months ago) my dog started farting like crazy(every hour ALL DAY) and these thing could knock you out cold(lol)....but i rally dont have the money to take her to the vet so does anybody have any suggestions (iv tryed swithing her food and shes on pedigree right now)
Dog health after spinal Tap? So my 9 month old dog had a spinal tap we thought was meningitis but now the spinal tap reveals red blood in the spine and his white blood cells have attacked the red because they are not supposed to be there. The vet says this was caused by a hemerige somewhere...after the spinal tap he was not breating on his own or able to move. After hours of the oxygen machine breathing for him...they pulled it out and he was breathing on his own. Then he started shifting himself to move around. He is very lethargic and seems to have no energy at all. We have him home and he is still shifting around but we must feed him by hand and water him the same way. He is on an IV and predisone right now. They think he will recover fully but seeing him is hard. Anyone have asimilar situation like this and what was the outcome? Any help or advice would be great!
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