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Cyst on Dog – Potentially Serious
by Sandi (USA) Sammy's Cyst My 11 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback, Sammy, developed a grayish black cyst on his side about six months ago. It has never had any oozing or flaking. Very recently it has swelled in size (now it is about the length of a dime), and is bright...
Harness Rash on Dog’s Armpits
by Maria (Honolulu, HI, USA ) Today we took my dog to the dog beach for the first time, and she was wearing her harness as she was swimming. She now has rashes only under her "armpits" on both sides (see photos). They are obviously irritated, but she doesn't seem to...
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...
Dog “diaper area” oozing, angry rash on female
by Traumatized expat (Switzerland ) Our dog was an emaciated, balding, odorous wreck when found. She has some sort of itchy skin allergy with flaky skin after every bath. 2.5 mg 2x/day of prednisolone has kept the itch well-controlled and given her sanity. I am aware...
Irritation Around Dog’s Eye & Mouth
by Don (Portland, OR) eye redness ulcerations on mouth loving personality About two weeks ago we noticed a redness above our dog’s eye. It appeared that some fur was scraped off so we thought that he might have run into a rose bush in the yard or even been stung by a...
Horrific Rash on Dog’s Underbelly
by Julie F. (Port Charlotte, FL ) Belly Rash Underarm Rash Every summer our dog Roscoe gets contact dermatitis on his underbelly - we think it's from mushroom spores, we get a lot of rain here in the summer. Our regular vet thinks it's from his raw diet (he is a...
Dog Breath Smells Like Ammonia / Urine
by Karen (Missouri) Mackenzie is our 75 lb, 13 ½ year old black lab mix, whom we thought was healthy for the most part, but was diagnosed in April 2013 with Cushings Disease. She has always been an extremely anxious dog, but recently, when our other dogs (maltese)...
Food or Supplements Helpful To a Dog with Cerebellar Abiotrophy
by Kimberly (Texas) I have a one year old Coton de Tulear (Bentley), and I have had him since he was 10 weeks old. Around the time he turned 6 months old, I began to notice shakiness in his hind legs. I took him to my general veterinarian who diagnosed him with...
Sores in Dog’s Groin Area
1st Dog Sore 2nd Dog Sore We noticed a sore area around our dog Murdoch's groin yesterday. Initially we thought it was probably from just playing. Then we discovered a second spot right on the other side of his penis. My mom had mentioned ringworm although he takes...
Growth Between Dog’s Toes
by Martha I have just welcomed my dog Bella, who is roughly 9 months old, into my home from a friend of a friend. They have only had her a few months. From my understanding she is a mix of hound, lab and husky. While he was dropping her off to me he pointed out...
Pet Food
The Evolution of Dog Food
The evolution of dog food has taken a giant leap forward in the last several years through the reemergence of the natural dog food diet.Consider this... Until recently, most veterinary schools have incorrectly taught the following: "Advise your clients to feed their...
Funny Bones Dog Treats Recipe
by Stan the Man (Dorval,QC, Canada) Reprinted with permission from The Looneyspoons Collection by Janet and Greta Podleski Ingredients 2-Cups Whole Wheat Flour 3-tbsp Ground Flaxseed 1-tsp Cinnamon 1/2-Cup Natural Peanut Butter 1-Medium Ripe Banana Mashed 2-Omega-3...
Dog Food Ingredients & Definitions
Below are the definitions of most dog food ingredients as defined by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). The list can be used when reading a dog food label to better understand exactly what your dog is eating. Also see the following pages...
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Vet Care
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...
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...
Wellness
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