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Common Conditions
Rough, Dry, Fast-Growing Growth on Dog’s Muzzle
by Sherry (Laurel, MD) Within the last few days we noticed a bump appearing near our dog's nose on her muzzle. It grew very quickly and is rough and dry to the touch (see picture). It doesn't seem to bother her but she doesn't seem to like when we touch it. It is...
Big fluid-filled lump in dog’s foot
by Shiami (Sydney, Australia) My boxer dog has this lump under his left paw. It doesn't seem to bother him except when he plays on rough surfaces. What could this be? I mm taking him to the vet though my appointment is not till Friday. He is playing & eating well...
Multiple Lesions Inside Dog’s Cheeks and Above Gums
by David (UK) My golden retriever has had these small nodules or growths, starting like vesicles and progressing into nodules on his inside cheeks (immediately above gums, and on the philtrum). We noticed these about 10 days ago. They have started appearing on his...
Growth on Dog’s Back Inner Legs/Groin with Rash
by Jay (MN) Up close growth and rash Tonka boy! A growth has come about on my dog Tonka's inner back thigh or groin and I have never noticed it before, can't really say how long he has had it. He has also been itching around area and on both sides of inner back legs a...
Cancer Fighting Diet for Insulinoma
by Leyla (Miami, FL) My 11 y/o female pit bull was diagnosed with Insulinoma last week. I was told she needed to be fed 6 times per day in order to keep her glucose levels stable and avoid seizures (the reason I took her in to be seen and received the diagnosis) I am...
Inflammed Paw Pads
by Camille Schiavone (Huntersville, NC, USA) Our 14 year old male Shih Tzu has had inflamed paw pads for a couple weeks that sometimes bleed a bit. I have tried soaking them in Epsom salt, and I bought a sulfadyne cream for abrasions but the condition still exists. It...
Update on Dog’s Ear Wart
by Lisa (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 4/25 5/9 5/9 5/17 Update on Penny's ear growth: I purchased the Thuya in the 6c potency because they did not have the 12. I put 2 pellets in a dropper with spring water and I have given Penny a dropper full twice daily for about 4 weeks...
Best food to try for dog with VERY sensitive stomach
by Joanna P. (Washington DC) Nina Since the beginning, we have had trouble finding food that agrees with our dog's stomach. If food does not agree with her, she has one of three symptoms (or a combination thereof): (1) Her poop is runny/ she has diarrhea (2) She has...
Skin-Colored Itchy Bump with Darker Ring Around Edges on Inside of Dog Ear
by Gloria (Tucson, AZ) Close up, redness from scratching Size and location This is my Boi <3 A little personality for ya My dog Boi has some sort of growth on the inside of his left ear that has me very concerned. I first noticed the growth a little over 2 months...
Cat with Chronic Ear Infection
by Alisa W. (Louisa, Virginia) My 1-year-old domestic short-hair cat has run a chronic infection in his right ear most of the time we have had him. He came to us from the SPCA with an ear infection. He is a fully outdoor cat. He eats Tuscan Natural grain-free cat...
Pet Food
Variable Basic Food
Ingredients: 1) A little less than 1/3 cup meat ( pork/beef, beef chicken or 1-2 times per week organ meat cooked or frozen for 2 months ) 2) A little less than 1/3 cup starch ( better ones potate oatmeal rice lentils and barley ) 3) More than 1/3 cup veggies ( no...
Supper For Dogs! With Beef and Veggies
by Leasa (Simcoe Ont Canada) Ingredients: - 5 lbs regular ground beef - 1 kilo mixed vegetables (no onion, broccoli (gas)) bag consists of green beans, corn, carrots & peas. - 1 cup of salt free beef broth and add enough water to make two liters. - 1 liter of...
Bonnie and Clyde’s Favorite
by Leslie (Ocoee, Florida, USA) Ingredients: 6 pieces of talapia (pan fried) 1 can of sliced carrots 1 can of diced potatos 1 can of green beans (no salt added) 2 cups cooked brown rice Cooking Instructions Put talapia in large mixing bowl after it has cooled and chop...
Product Reviews
Dog Breeding Books – Top 2 Reviewed
Good dog breeding books are an essential first step whether you're just getting started or are an experienced breeder looking to improve.We’ve found 2 that will usher you down the right path… The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog (Not only for show dog breeders) Dog...
The Top 2 Dog Tracking Collars
If you have ever lost your dog, then you understand the importance of dog tracking collars. Even if your dog has never run away from home or strayed from their designated safe area, you never know what might provoke them. The right dog GPS tracking collars will make...
Choosing the Right Dog Air Bed
While the manufacturing and recyclability of a dog air bed is not necessarily a good thing for the environment, it does have several indisputable qualities. Additional features include: Non-skid rubber feet Machine washable and easily removed plush slip cover Pillowed...
Vet Care
Dog Rash on Chest / Underside Looks Like Heat Rash
by Jerry F. (Fresno, CA) Rash Underside more Chest Area Brushed my dog off to bring her inside and noticed this rash on her underside. She doesn't appear to be itching. Looks like heat rash on human arms. About her: Female Pit bull 18 months Weather this week over 100...
Convincing a Conventional Vet That a Raw Diet Is Best
by Gina (Puerto Rico) As a veterinarian, how do you recommend I convince my vet that raw homemade diet is the best? How do I get him to understand the benefits? In addition, how do I explain to him that feeding kibbles would actually be bad for my dogs? From a...
Dog treatment for eyes watering,dry nose,vomiting, head shaking, lack of energy
by Theresa Fang (San Gabreil, CA. USA) One month ago, my dog developed some hearing loss and blurry eye sight and started getting startled easily. She was still showing interest in her daily walk, but her physical strengh would not allow her to do it. She would stand...
Wellness
Veggie Delight Dog Food Recipe
by Dawn Bennett (Oregon) Grains: 2 cups uncooked brown rice 1 cup millet 2 cups long cook oats 1/2 cup ground flax seed do not cook Cook grains per instructions, put in large bowl to cool. Beans: 4 cups 21 bean mix (bought in bulk) 1 cup barley 3 cloves garlic chopped...
Banana Surprise
by Andrea (Denver, CO, USA) Ingredients 1 Cup coconut milk (unsweetened) 1/2 banana handful walnuts or 2 tbs. peanut butter (no sugar added) Instructions Blend all ingredients well and freeze in an ice cube tray. They don't freeze as hard as ice cubes but are more...
Peanut Butter Dog Treat Recipes! | Organic Pet Digest
Peanut butter dog treat recipes are just fine for your dog, as long as you use organic peanut butter or peanuts in your recipe. Since peanuts grow underground, they are usually not a sprayed crop. They are also rich in minerals and healthy oils. Before preparing these...