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Brown & Red Patches Under Dog’s Legs & On Belly with Crusty Skin Patches On Rib Cage
by Ava (Topanga, CA) Belly Belly Under arm Chest About a week and a half ago I noticed brown patches under my dog's front legs. A few days later I noticed brown and red patches on his belly, which he is licking regularly. As I examined further I saw some slightly...
Anal Gland Impaction or ??
by Cindy P (Bay Area, CA) First, I want to thank you for this service. Just a few questions might help our family get clarity on the situation. I'm a holistic health practitioner (in practice for 8 years) and working on master herbology through Dr. Christopher's...
Skin Rash – Numerous Possibilities
by Vivian (California, USA) My dog is scratching and licking himself a lot and I can see his skin is red. Is there anything I can do to get rid of it without going to the vet? Comments for Skin Rash - Numerous Possibilities Jan 06, 2010 Online Response to Skin Rash...
Itchy Face, Paw Licking & Red Inflamed Dog Rash on Chest, Around Nipples, Under Arms
by Mark & Tasha A couple of days ago my 3 year old female started scratching a lot. I noticed a red inflamed area on her chest. It has now covered her chest and front under arms and is red around her nipples. She seems to be licking her front pads as well and...
Dog Epilepsy Diagnosis & Treatment
Dog epilepsy can feel like a nightmare. Imagine taking a stroll in the park with your happy dog by your side. Out of nowhere, your dog loses consciousness and begins shaking violently, losing control of her bowels. Her head jerks farther back than you think possible...
Black Crusted Sore on Dog’s Neck
by Ann C. (Manchester, MD) Charlie The sore on my dog's neck developed about 6 weeks ago and was found by accident when petting him. At first I thought it was a tick. The area of this lesion seems to be higher than where a prong of this collar would lay. You have to...
Is This Bleeding Growth a Dog Wart or Cancer?
by Viriginia (Lewes DE) My 12 yr 11 mo old male standard poodle had been very healthy (except for some chronic liver disease -- now on denamarin) until a few months ago when he lost a lot of weight and was very weak/wobbly. He has started gaining back weight by eating...
Eyelid Growth on 8 Year Old Chocolate Lab
by David & Theresa Our 8 year old chocolate lab Willow has a growth on his eyelid. We have had 2 vets opine that it should be surgically removed. We read online that castor oil can shrink tumors. We only want the best for him; it's not a money issue but we don't...
Growth on Dog’s Leg – Wart or Benign Growth
My 11 year old Border Collie has had this growth on her leg since she was a pup. It has grown in size over the years but not caused a problem. Today it seems 'puffed up' and has a couple of small blisters on the surface - when I gently touch them they seem to have...
Dog is vomiting white liquid / froth
by Anne Lunsford (Dewey, AZ) My 3 year old Bishon mix woke up this morning vomiting white froth and liquid which has continued for the last 5 hours. Every time he drinks water, he throws that up within minutes. He weighs about 30 pounds (overweight). Please help!...
Pet Food
Aluminum free baking powder tip
Health Tip for Baking: Always use aluminum-free baking powder (Aluminum is a highly toxic heavy metal linked to neuro-diseases and brain damage.) This applies for humans, too! Available in many grocery stores or natural food stores. Click here to go back to the Ask a...
Safe ingredients for dog cookies
Are all of these ingredients safe for dogs? I'm planning to bake cookies for my dog and have a recipe that includes all of the following: canola oil rice syrup barley malt orange extract vanilla extract salt baking soda ground cinnamon ground coriander wheat pastry...
Best Food for Dogs with IBS and Food Allergies
Kim (Sierra Madre) Basset's armpit We have a pit/beagle mix that is 13 and was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) last year. And we have a 4 year old basset with allergies. The 13 year old has been on Hills ID low fat and been doing great! However, the 2...
Product Reviews
Dog Tug Toys : Reviews of the Most Durable & Safe
Dog tug toys can provide hours of endless “tugging” fun for your dog and an excuse for you to skip arm workouts at the gym! What more can you ask for? Here are the best we've found... Earth Dog Hemp Rope Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Ball with Rope (OPD's top pick) Ruff Wear...
Dog Control Collars: Reviews for All 4 Categories
There are four types of dog control collars that assist in training and improving your dog's behavior. Each works to curb different types of behavior problems in your dog... use the chart below to determine which control collar is best for your dog. Scroll further...
Designer Dog Leashes – 2 Winners
The right designer dog leashes should fit both your and your dog’s fashion-forward style and be functional at the same time. Many options out there look good, but they'll fall apart on you within the first month or two. So how do you know which ones, if any, are a...
Vet Care
Red & Irritated Between Dog’s Toes & Pinkish Swelling in Mouth
by Julie (Mooresville NC) paw paw mouth right side mouth left side Sunday evening I noticed my dog Emiily licking her paw excessively. I checked and noticed it was red and irritated in between 2 of her toes. I soaked it in Epsom salts that night and gave her a...
Dog Dragging Bottom on Grass
by Sherry (Laurel, MD) My 6-year-old female German Rottweiler has been dragging her bottom across the grass. I noticed her doing this a couple of weeks ago but hadn't noticed it since. This morning she did it again. Her stools have been alternating as of late between...
Puppy Vaccination & Flea/Tick/Heartworm Prevention Questions
by Penny (Houston, TX) I have a 4 1/2 month old collie puppy and the breeder gave him at 8 weeks the Spectra 5 (distemper, adenovirus Type 2, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) and at 11 weeks the Spectra 7 (same as above but plus the Leptospira can. &...
Wellness
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...
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...
Vegan Dog Has Diarrhea
by Sinead (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) Dog in the middle Big dog My vegan dog has diarrhea very regularly. Sometimes it's just 1 or 2 times a week, but at other times it can come at least once a day for about 5 days. Often she will have a solid poop in the morning and...