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Black Lump Near Dog’s Eye
by Brenda (Michigan) Our dog has developed a black bump near one eye, which is increasing in size. I have been putting Vitamin E on it for the past few days, but so far no noticeable change. She is a 10 year old Cavalier King Charles spaniel. We never seem to get out...
Red Non-Raised Rash in Dog Groin Area
by Rebecca B. (Ortonville, MI) Today I noticed a red, non-raised rash in my dog's groin area. I checked the rest of him, and it appears to be local. He does not seem to mind, no itching, licking, pain when I touch it, etc. etc. He is a 1-year old black lab/german...
2 dog skin patches circular in shape missing fur and scaly looking
by Cindy Jakubin (Westminster, CO USA) My dog is experiencing 2 patches of fur that are eaisly pulled off, and the skin is circular & scaly in apperance. He is an overall healthy 6yr old shar-pei. I did try Lotrimin for a couple of days since I used a UV light on...
Border Collie with Red Spots on Belly
by Joy (California) My 8 year old Red Merle Border Collie has recently developed several red patches or spots on her abdomen. They have been there for two weeks but I have never seen them on her before. She has not lost any fur, there does not seem to be any itching....
Dog Lump on Throat, Excess Mucus & Wheezing
by Wyatt S. (Dawsonville, GA) We have a 6 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback. He has had his thyroid levels checked (because of weight gain and lethargy) and he was put on thyroid medicine. Quickly after going on the medicine he grew a very large(softball sized) lump in his...
Dog Bladder Stones Treatment & Nutrition
by Dawn (New York, USA) My shih tzu is on a special low protein diet for ammonium phosphate dog bladder stones she had a year or two ago, and I'd like to transition her to a more holistic and organic diet. I'm willing to make it myself, if there's no simpler option....
Bald Rescue Dog with Kennel Cough & Scar Tissue Around Chip Implant
by Christine G. (Melbourne, FL, USA) Help! My son found a beagle mix discarded on a dirt road surrounded by 3 sides of alligator-infested waters. He was under 6 mo old at the time. He was malnourished, flea infested and had mange. We fed grain free food, bathed 3x a...
Can’t get diagnosis on our dog’s illness
by Olivia (Los Angeles, CA) Bailey is our ten year old standard charcoal grey poodle...he does have hip dysplasia, but it never bothered him before. He was fine, and then suddenly he didn't want to get up one day (this started about 6 weeks to 2 mos. ago), his energy...
Dog’s Swollen Outer Ear
by Ben Thompson (Boston, MA, USA) A little over a month ago, I contacted you about a scar tissue problem in my dog's (Gracie) eye. Since then, it has been healing nicely. Today, I am contacting you in regards to a development with her left ear. The outer flap feels...
Dog Eye Injury
by Christi C. (Burkburnett, TX, USA) I noticed a week ago that my dog's outer eye looked like he got in a fight with another puppy, so I kept an eye on it and today it looks like it's getting worse. Can you please tell me what you think is wrong? He is 5 months old he...
Pet Food
Frozen Yogurt Pup Pops
by Melissa Abbott (Anadarko, Oklahoma, US) Many of our pups enjoy a frozen treat, but ice is too hard and can actually chip their teeth. Frozen yogurt provides a softer consistency which will not harm our four-pawed friends. Try this very simple recipe for a frozen...
Best Diet for Dog with Kidney Problems
by Gina F. We have adopted a dog which has always been real skinny since we had her. Apparently her kidneys aren't functioning. I'm told she was born with it. She is only one year old and we were looking to give her the best diet possible. Here is her bloodwork: RBC...
Basic Yeast Dog Treats
by Barbara (Austin, TX, USA) The Gourmet Sleuth Web Site says that the treats in this pic were made using 3" medium dog-bone cookie cutters as well as a few 3" dog paws and fire hydrants This recipe makes about 4 dozen 3" treats. Ingredients 3 1/2 cup all-purpose (or...
Product Reviews
The Best Raised Dog Beds
One of our good friends recently ordered two raised dog beds online for their elderly Labs and has since reported much improvement in their mobility and quality of sleep. These beds are not as common as other types of dog beds, probably because most dog owners are not...
The Honest Kitchen and Orijen
(Montreal, Quebec, Canada) When I don't have time to make my dog's food from scratch, I like The Honest Kitchen brand which is organic, human grade dehydrated food to which I add warm filtered water. My pooch loves it and it's high fibre content gives him consistent...
Gentle Leader Dog Leash Review
The gentle leader dog leash has become well known in the world of dog training. As we will discuss below, the concept is incredibly simple but makes perfect sense. It has been proven to be more effective than choke collars and is used to control the same type of...
Vet Care
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...
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,...
Wellness
Vegan Diet Cured My Dog’s Itchy Problems
I transitioned my 7 year old Silky Terrier Female over to kidney beans and peas and she loves it. I blend them up so the beans are easier to digest. She has had itching problems since she was a pup and would need to wear a cone to control herself from itching. Now 3...
Sammi lost his buddy
by Carol (Keyport, NJ, USA) Sammi with Duncan's baby Max Duncan with his baby Max My dog of 12 years passed in August; I took Sammi 7 years ago and he and Duncan were INSEPARABLE... Sammi was active, social, playful, protective and well behaved. He loved Duncan, plain...
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Contributions from Other Visitors Click below to see other contributions... Treating Yeast Infection in Dogs with Raw Goats Milk My two year old lab suddenly came down with a yeast infection on his belly, under his legs, and around his neck. Vet gave him a steroid...