Archive for the 'Dogs' Category

Amount to Feed Dog

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

I have a 35 lb dog who isn’t too active- runs for about 10 minutes once a day. My vet told me that I am feeding her too much- I feed her one whole can (the larger ones) in the morning and at night. She said that I should be doing 1/2 in [...]

dog temperature

Thursday, September 14th, 2006

What is the normal temperature in a dog? My vet told me 102.5, but I saw 103.5 somewhere else. Now I am confused at what temperature is normal for a dog.
furrypals
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From 100.5 to 102.5 is considered within the normal limits.
suebgone
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Yup 100.5 to 102.5 is normal..isn’t abnormal to see 103 when in a clinic [...]

puppy diarrhea

Thursday, September 7th, 2006

My 8 months old puppy has had diarrhea on and off for about 3 months now, I already spent about $2,000 in vet’s bills and we still don’t have a diagnosis. His blood and stools are “normal”. Even on a cottage cheese and rice diet and flagyl, he still has diarrhea . We tried [...]

Seizures in dog

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Our Lowchen is 3 years old and a delight. Saturday morning (3am) I heard found her sitting on the floor staring after she had vomited. Cleaned her up and put her back on the bed where she sleeps. An hour later I found her vomiting again. Feeling something was wrong I [...]

Dog accidents- help!

Tuesday, August 1st, 2006

My 7.5yr old male lab/golden mix has begun having accidents over the last several weeks. Some of them do not seem like accidents, in fact, he usually does not even make an effort to go to the door. He also has been having tremors, will pace endlessly and sometimes just stands and stares into the [...]

Dog ears that dont stand up straight

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

I hope someone has some insight into what might be going on with my English Bull Terrior pup. He is 4 months old and about two weeks ago his ears stood straight up. Then last week one flopped over. A few days later the other one started laying across his head pointing [...]

13 yr old and suddenly unable to walk

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

MY 13 yr old lab mix has had a mild case of arthritis for a few years and has been on meds for that but about one month ago he started having trouble walking. Just thought the arthritis was getting worse. He has quickly detoriated. His whole back side and legs seem [...]

Great dane

Wednesday, June 14th, 2006

I have a 3 month old great dane puppy. What do you suggest she can have as supplements so she can grow to her full size and be a strong dog? When do you suggest she can have puppies?
perla
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don’t know about supplements, but my vet suggested i give my bloodhound salmon and tuna, along [...]

Adopted a Boxer

Friday, May 26th, 2006

I just Adopted a Boxer from Boxer Haven Rescue.
He is about 4 yrs old and has a thyroid problem that is taking meds for it and he seems to be ok, He just has a little trouble laying down and getting back up.
I’m REALLY glad I got him and the reason I’m writing is to [...]

Does anyone know what it means when a dog wages it’s tail?

Monday, May 8th, 2006

Does anyone know what it means when a dog wages it’s tail?
supergirl
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Usually, it means he or she is happy.
TCAP28
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okay, but some people say it mean they’re happy, and some people say it means they’re friendly.
supergirl
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Not every dog that is wagging his/her tail is friendly though. When they are wagging it yes they are happy..but [...]