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Stye-like Growth on Dog’s Lower Eyelid
by Steven Lentini (Phoenix, Arizona, USA) My 9 year old male pug has what appears to be a stye-like growth on his lower eyelid. There is no redness or discharge, however it appears to bother him a great deal. He squints his eye, rubs it on object (like sheets,...
Dog warts multiplying and growing in size
by Angela (Mesa, AZ) growth just inside rt. ear growth on right eyelid left snout (growth getting bigger) inside rt. ear - bigger & redder My dog Gracie has warts that are multiplying and growing in size on her eyelid, snout and inside part of her right ear flap....
Dog with Runny Eye, Small Growth on Eyelid and Chronic Runny Nose
by Libby K. (Lebanon, TN) Close-up: growth on dog's eyelid small growth on dog's eyelid My dog has a runny eye but I believe that is from a small growth on his eyelid that appears to be a tumor in his gland. You mentioned a problem like this on your website so I just...
Cloudiness in Dog Eye is Spreading
by Stacey (Winchester, VA, USA) Current problem Fight Injury In the past two weeks or so I have noticed a cloudiness in my dog's eye that started near the corner (tear duct area) and move inward spreading up and down. Its bluish, cloudy and sometimes looks reddish,...
Giardia in Dogs & Puppies – Diagnosis & Treatment
by Heidi R. (Las Vegas, NV) Our conventional vet is great but only provides standard methods of treatment for giardia in dogs (wormer and flagyl). Our puppy is on what they told me was "Round 1" of treatment, but I do not want to keep him on these heavy drugs for more...
Dog leaking clear fluid around bottom
by Joe Stavole My two year old Westie is leaking a clear fluid around her bottom. I took her to the vet and he said it was her anal glands, but I am now doubting this as it's happened two days in the last week. What do you think? Comments for Dog leaking clear fluid...
Dog with Bladder & Kidney Stones: Holistic Treatment
by Kate (Granby, CO) Jack with his Back in May of this year, I adopted Jackson. He is a 15 yr old mini smooth haired Dachshund. He weighs 11.2 lbs. He has a great attitude and appetite to match. He was surrendered to a shelter November of 2012. His person had died and...
Lesion on My Dog’s Front Leg
by Lorri (Pennsylvania) Lesion on Dog's Front Leg The lesion in the photo has been apparent for about a month. My dog is always licking it, it does not seem to bother her if you touch it and it does appear to have slowly gotten larger. Comments for Lesion on My Dog's...
Dog skin lesions on leg, chest and underside that start with a white crust on top & come and go (Part 2)
by Gina F. (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) In response to my original question "Dog skin lesions on leg, chest and underside that start with a white crust on top & come and go" Regarding Dr. Carol Jean Tillman's Plan: 1. He has a bed to lay on which he uses at night but...
Dog Eye Condition?
We didn’t notice the ‘issue’ until he was maybe six months old. We’ve asked our vet about it twice. It’s a larger practice so we’ve had two opinions over the course of approximately 1 year. At his first annual exam the vet didn’t really see anything wrong. She...
Pet Food
Carrot and Apple Dog Treats
by John (Southern California) I just made up a batch of carrot and apple today. The dogs love them. Sorry to say, I do not measure ingredients, so all of my dog treats are slightly different. Here's what you'll need: - 8 carrots - 2 apples - mechanical juicer - wheat...
Dog Bone Recipes – Our Suggestions
Dog bone recipes are used to make crunchy treats for your dog. There are several treats on the market that have been tested and proven to help with dental hygiene, but it is better to assume that the recipes on this page do not. Before preparing these recipes, please...
Vegan Okara Protein-Rich dog treats
by Susan Labandibar (Boston, MA, USA) 1/2 cup okara (a product leftover from making soymilk and tofu) 1/2 cup cooked soybeans with accompanying liquid 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons water 3/4 cup whole wheat flour Blend all ingredients except whole...
Product Reviews
Indestructible Dog Beds : Top 5 Reviewed
Indestructible dog beds… is there really such a thing? It seems like there are certain dogs capable of destroying just about anything you leave at their disposal. If this sounds like your dog, rest assured that there is an answer to your dog bed dilemma. We’ve...
Top Chew Resistant Dog Bed Choices
A chew resistant dog bed is a smart buy for dogs of any age. What’s with dogs and their beds, anyway? One minute they are enjoying its comforts and the next they are attempting to rip it to shreds! When we first got our young, 8 week old puppy, we went searching for...
Barking At The Moon Solid Gold and Steve’s Real Food
]by Jennifer Fisk (Bar Harbor ME USA) I like not having grains in my dogs' food. I think Solid Gold is a reputable company. Comments for Barking At The Moon Solid Gold and Steve's Real Food Average Rating Rating Cool NEW by: Paul Yes it's not bad. But I don't mind...
Vet Care
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...
My Cats Have Gone Off Their Food
by Sarah - Registered Cat Breeder (United Kingdom) In the last two months I have started feeding my cats days old chicks (not live I might add) as part of their raw combo diet. Every cat I have absolutely loved these tasty morsels and all of them seemed exceptionally...
Wellness
Reviews for Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul Adult Dry
Reviews for Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul Adult Dry Average Rating Rating Chicken Soup for the Soul NEW by: Anonymous Agree, cost effective and excellent ingredients. Click here to go back to the Ask a Vet Online Library of questions. Do you believe in holistic...
Best Kiss – WINNER Suzy, the amazing Dalmation
by Dick Kalfus (Cape Coral, Fla.) We were in a Hospice facility, in Fort Lauderdale Florida, visiting my dad who was dying of cancer. Suzy was with us, and she lifted the spirits of the staff, the visitors, and the patients. Noticing the impact Suzy had on others, a...
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...