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My lab’s entire body is red
by Tammy (Maryland, U My dog is lethargic and her entire body is red. I took her to the vet last week for itching and hair loss. They put her on prednisone and cephalexin. Last night she vomited the whole night, and this morning she had a red rash on her stomach and...
Crusty Fast-Growing Mole-Like Growth on Dog’s Leg
There is a growth on my dog's leg that I noticed on 5/24. The growth is hard and the top is crusty, and the sides are reddish/pink. It's raised up from the skin and top part has something that looks like an eye (think about pimple) and today it's kind of flaky. When...
Itchy dog skin with rash and bald spots
by Boris (Ontario) I have 1.5 years old German shepherd female and she is not spayed. She developed a red rash first when she was 8 months old. The vet said that it was skin infection and prescribed novolexin antibiotics. This helped and she was free of the stomach...
Symptoms of Dog Worms : Diagnosis & Treatment
The symptoms of dog worms can range anywhere from diarrhea and vomiting to no symptoms at all. There are a few different types of worms that seem to affect specific age groups and health levels of dogs. In most cases, the worms can be removed with over-the-counter...
Best Dog Food Ingredients for Hot Spots
by Linda M. (Croydon, PA, USA) What should we feed our dog to help her hot spots? Could changing her diet be the answer? Our 11 month old female Golden Retreiver has hot spots around her neck and we are thinking about changing her food. She currently eats Purina One...
Brown Spot On Dog’s Eye
by Nicholas (Rotterdam NY US) Brows Spot on Dog's Eye with Discharge My dog Chopper has had some discharge from both his eyes for a couple of weeks now but no redness or scratching, so I figured it was allergies. But the last couple of days his right eye has been a...
Dog x-rays show a gray mass
by Maria Puente-Duany (Fort Lauderdale, FL) My dog had x-rays that show a gray mass on the length of the right side of his body. It's not a well defined tumor, it's just a gray mass. The blood test results were normal, so it's probably not malignant. Is there a...
Reddish pink bump on dog’s shoulderblade
About a month ago I noticed a reddish pink bump on my dog's left shoulder blade (she is a 3 year old pitt (possible mix)). I am constantly hugging and petting her so I am pretty sure it developed around that time. It hasn't changed shape, color or size in the last...
Dog warts on lower lip and inside mouth
About three weeks ago,I noticed a small bump on my dog's lower lip and thought I'd keep an eye on it for a few days. After a couple of days, as it grew larger, I made an appointment with the vet. He said she has canine papilloma virus and upon further inspection,...
Dog Skin Growth | Male Boxer
by Brenda Brown (Alberta, Canada) Our 10 year old male boxer has often had skin tags, warts, and flat pigmented areas that come and go. Two months ago, we thought this growth was a simple wart, but, as it has increased significantly in size, it has become a concern....
Pet Food
Raw Lamb Dog Food : A Better Option for Your Dog?
Raw lamb dog food is a great “red meat” alternative to raw beef when taking the raw dog food route as it is much less likely to have harmful properties. If you are preparing your own raw lamb dog food, read and follow the USDA’s guidelines further down this page....
1/3 1/3 1/3 Daily Dog Food Recipe
by Patricia (Toronto, Canada) This recipe can be changed to different variations. The following ingredient amounts are for a one cup daily serving ( small dog )... Ingredients 1. 1/3 Beef or Fish or Chicken - approx size is 2 inch by 1 inch by 4 inches long strip of...
More Healthy Dog Treat Recipes
Here are some more healthy dog treat recipes that combine the best ingredients to keep your dog in ship shape! Before preparing these recipes, please review Dog Organic Treat Choices along with the general feeding guidelines. Always consult with your holistic...
Product Reviews
The Right Dog First Aid Kit
Far too many dog owners have no dog first aid kit on hand in case of emergency. First and foremost, the appropriate kit differs from dog to dog and should be individualized to fit the typical health care needs of your dog. Whether you have chosen to treat your dog...
10 Best Dog Food Options on the Market
Want to make the 10 Best Dog Food Options on the Market list? First, you must at least meet the following criteria: Main ingredient must be listed first on the ingredient list Complete, balanced and 100% nutritious ingredients Zero potentially harmful ingredients...
Vet Care
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...
Distemper Vaccine & the Prevention of Distemper in Dogs
The distemper vaccine is effective and necessary, even for the most holistic-minded of us. The question becomes when and how often it’s appropriate and safe... Conventional vs. Holistic Approach to Distemper Vaccination Distemperinum – Distemper’s Wonder Remedy...
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...
Wellness
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