Miniature Poodle Won't Eat?Is anyone having trouble feeding their miniature Poodle? He doesn't like hardly anything. I have given him chicken, rice, and dry dog food put in a food processor. Then I have to feed him with a spoon. I've tried every dry food and canned food, even the pouches and he doesn't like them.
Is Our Dog a Pure Bred Belgian Malinois?Please help. We want to know if our pup is a pure breed Belgian Malinois or a cross breed. His small face/head looks like a German Shepherd. I saw a Belgian Malinois (same age) and the head is large that's why I wondering and thinking that our pup is not a pure breed Mal.
Dog Has Fecal Incontinence When Sleeping?My 3 month old pit bull dribbles pee when she walks and sometimes poops when she sleeps. Why?
Harness Buckles Caused Sores and Hair Loss?We have been on vacation for over a week with our Lab. We had a harness on her the entire time. When I took it off she had hair loss where each of the buckles were. The top 2 spots even broke the skin a little bit. Is there anything I can give her or put on her to help her grow her hair back?
How to Rid the Yard of Parvo, Can You Get It More Than Once?How do you treat your lawn for Parvo from a puppy.
My Dog Won't Let Me Put Medicine in His Ears?I need help my dog has yeast infection in his ears. I have the medication to put in them, but he will not let us put it in. We got him held down once and now he will not let my husband near him. We tried a muzzle and he will not let me touch him now to put that on.
Average Size of a Seven Month Old Pit Bull?I have a seven month old Pit Bull. I was told that he is a red nose bully, but I'm concerned that he is small for his age. In the picture he was like six months old.
Dog Won't Go Outside at Night?I have a 6 year old, 150 lb. Rottweiler/Shepherd mix. Recently he has started fighting me to go outside after dark. I have to literally carry him up the stairs and shove him outside. He's too heavy for that.
Do Fleas Jump Off of Pets After Treatment?When a pet is given the first dose of Advantage or Revolution, do the fleas jump off the pet and into the environment? Or do the fleas die from the chemicals?
Housebreaking Problems with a Pomeranian?We have two puppies, one Sheltie and one Pomeranian. Both were acquired on the same day. The Sheltie understands to do his business outside, but the Pomeranian just can't get it about peeing inside versus taking it outside. He has the pooping down.
Buying Canned Cat Food in Bulk?I have 8 cats that I feed dry food in the morning and canned cat food at night. Can anyone tell me the cheapest way to buy the large canned cat food? These are all stray cats that I have taken in and it is getting very expensive to feed them. Thank you for your help.
Duck Laying Eggs But Not Sitting on Them?I have 2 males ducks and 2 females. One of the females is laying eggs, but not sitting on them. I don't know which one. My question is that how do I make a duck get broody? I don't have an incubator and here the weather is 44 to 48. What can I do?
Are Oak Trees Toxic to Dogs?Are all oak trees toxic to dogs?
Puppy With Blood in Stool?I have a 6 week old Pit Bull mix puppy. She was the biggest of the litter and is huge compared to her sister. Since yesterday I have found blood in and around her stool when she goes to the bathroom.
Low Cost Vet in Riverside California?I need a low cost vet. My dog needs X-rays, but I can't afford much. I love my dog and don't want to cheap out, but I just can't afford hundred dollar X-rays plus additional expenses for whatever might be wrong
Cat Peeing In Kids Room?I have had my cat for 3 years, nevered peed before and now he pees only in the kids room where he sleeps. The cat is fixed. What do i do?
Robert
Remedy for a Dog Losing Hair Behind Its Ears?My 1 year old Boston Terrier (male) is loosing hair behind his ears. The rest of the body is OK. Can you suggest any home remedies or natural oil? Thanks.
Dog Is Frightened Of Boyfriend?I think that my dog has been abused while I was out of town. He is very frightened by my boyfriend. He runs away and won't come to my boyfriend and every time my boyfriend touches him he pees on himself. What can I do to fix this behavior?
Dander Reducing Shampoo Recipe?I've been reading a lot about these dander reducing shampoos, sprays and wipes on the market. I'm sure there is a cheap way to make a version of these products yourself. Does anyone know of a way?
Why Did Puppy Get Parvo After Starting Shots?My Shih Tzu is 10 weeks old today and was diagnosed with Parvo. He has already started his shots, will that help him out or will it be worse? He's hospitalized on an i.v.. He weighed 3lbs, now he's down to 2lbs. Can he survive and why did he get the virus after he had started his shots?
Free or Very Low Cost Veterinary Clinic in Tacoma Washington?Yesterday my friend brought me a little kitten (maybe 6 weeks old). She had found the kitten, scared, starving, and sickly, by a bunch of garbage cans. Some heartless person had obviously just dropped this poor kitty off somewhere, to fend for herself.
Fluid in Cats Ears?My cat seams happy and content, she sleeps above my pillow everynight. My husband always rubbs her head when he gets into bed. Lately he noticed she shakes her head when he does it and there is a lot of fluid in her ears, some actually comes out. Does anyone have any feedback on this?
What Breed is My Dog?I bought this dog from someone at a festival a few weeks ago. I was told he was Colby Pit Bull and Red Nose Pit mixed, but the more I look at him and compare to other dogs, he doesn't look like a full blooded Pit to me. In my opinion, he looks like he's mixed with Boxer.
Can a Puppy Wear a Flea Collar?Can a puppy wear a flea collar?
Shih Tzu Breathing Problems?My Shih tzu is about 11 years old and for the past year and a half she has been having these little breathing attacks that scare me it is like she can't get enough air! Does anyone know what this could be?
How Much Should a 6 Month Old Pit Bull Weigh?My American Pit Bull terrier weighs 45lbs at a year and 6 months. Is that right?
Treating a Molting Parakeet?I have a parakeet that is molting really badly. I took it to the vet and was given oatmeal/steroid spray and have not yet seen an improvement. What else can I do?
Borax vs. Salt for Fleas?We are infested with fleas, I guess lots of other people are having this problem this year. It's very frustrating and driving us nuts. We've got more flea bites than the cat! I guess they're called "sand fleas" or something like that. They come in from the grass outdoors on our clothes and such.
Housetraining a Yorkshire Terrier?My 6 month old Yorkshire terrier has been very difficult to housebreak. She goes to the bathroom outside 3 times a day, but is "sneaking" pottying in a couple of places in the house. There are puppy pads in a designated part of the house, but she will only use them if she's confined there most of the day.
Flooring for an Outdoor Kennel?What would be the best flooring for a outside dog kennel? We have 2 large dogs and 3, 3mo puppies. Waste is getting out of hand and killing the grass. Any ideas: gravel, wood chips, just plain concrete?
Parvo Advice For Those Who Can't Go To The Vet?I have a puppy that is 10wks. today. Last night he started throwing up chunks of food, I didn't think anything of it, till this morning. He was still throwing up and it was getting runnier than at first. I have seen parvo many times before so I know that is what it is.
Dachshund Has Stopped Eating?My dog hasn't eaten for 10 days today. She is a Dachshund and is 4 years old. We have taken her to two vets and they have done all the tests possible, xrays, you name it. Right now she is dying so if someone can please give us some advice.
Can I Give My Dog Canned Soup?Can I give my dog canned soup? For example Habitant beef, chicken, or vegetable soup. Maybe giving 5 or 6 tablespoons and mix with the 2 cups of dry food I give her.
Blue Heeler Breed With No Tail?What type of blue heeler breed has no tail?
Pit Bull Puppy Small for Age?My baby is 5 months old and I was told he is a Pit Bull. I've had Pit Bulls my whole life. I know he is a Pit. I'm curious if he should be this size. He will be 6 months October 25th. I'm not sure if he is supposed to be this size or if because he is the runt he may take longer to grow.
Dogs Peeing On Wooden Coffee Table?I have 8 dogs and all were abandoned except 3. How do you get males to stop peeing on wooden furniture? I have an antique coffee table I want to use but don't want the dogs to ruin it.
6 Week Old Abandoned Kitten Still Tries to Suckle?I have had a kitten since she was 2 weeks old. I took her to the vet and started giving her KMR milk replacement. At 6 weeks, I started giving her softened mashed kibble. A week ago I stopped the bottle completely, but she still tries to suckle on her food.
Cat Drinking Water from a Rusted Pitcher?My cat has anemia. She only wanted to drink water from a rusted water pitcher. I started giving her water in an iron skillet and now that is the only "bowl" she will drink water from. Is she getting iron from the water and if so, would it be too much? I do notice she is getting better!
Cat Has Milky White Discharge from Eyes?I'm looking for help with my cat's eye problem. He is a 5 months old and every now and then his eyes start to discharge some stretchy, milky white goo that looks like mucus. If I don't clean them the goo starts to cover his eyeballs. First there's usually some tears from his eyes followed by an infection.
Dog Tearing Holes in Comforter?How do I break my 6 year dog, that I just adopted 5 months ago, from tearing holes in comforters. I have tried time out, making her wear the blanket around her neck because the hole fit over her head for 20 minutes, and not allowing her on the bed.
Add Apple Cider Vinegar to Pet's Drinking Water?Is apple cider vinegar good for cats too?
Remedies for Dog with Seborrhea?I have a German Shepherd with seborrhea. He is bathed twice a week with Sebazol, takes 1200 mg fish oil, vitamins E and A, and 4 Benadryl a day (all on the advice of our vet). Nothing seems to work. I have tried the baby oil, Listerine, and warm water mix. Any suggestions?
Washing Cat with Dawn Ultra?I have Dawn Ultra. It is not the normal Dawn so I'm worried if what they added to the Ultra Dawn is unsafe for cats.
What Can I Use as a Substitute for a Flea Comb?I have a 2 year old Shih tzu and she has fleas that I can't get rid of. I've tried flea shampoos, flea sprays, and flea collars, but no results.
Cat Is Dragging Laundry Around House?One of my cats started doing something strange this past year. Jesse is a 4yr old neutered male. He brings dirty laundry downstairs. I know he's trying to tell me something, but I can't figure out what it is. He'll grab a sock usually, but sometimes he'll bring underwear, t-shirts, pajama pants, and once he brought a blanket!
Boston Terrier Has Bald Spots?My 6yr old Boston Terrier named Buzz has developed bald spots on his lower back and neck area. They are getting bigger and he is getting more as the days go by. He has had demodectic mange before, but this doesn't look like it's that. Is there a home remedy?
Treating a Dog With Worms?My dogs have these long skinny white worms in their poo. I was told that nicotine from cigarettes gets rid of worms. He said mix it in the can of food and the dogs will eat it and that it won't hurt them at all. Is that true?
Using Systane Eye Drops on a Dog?My Boston Terrier just got a bunch of dirt blown into her (bulgy) eyes. Is it safe to use Systane gel drops for her?
Is Peppermint Oil Harmful to Birds?I am thinking of using peppermint oil to rid an aviary of mice. Will it harm my birds?
Can Purebred Dachshunds Be White?Your site, as well as many others, say that dachshunds cannot be white. Do you mean no white what-so-ever, or just not stark white?
Cat Won't Stop Meowing in Car?My older cat usually starts loudly meowing every time he has to go anywhere in the car. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about how to settle him.
Recipe for Homemade Pet Hair Detangler?I am looking for a recipe for homemade pet hair detangler.
Cleaning Stool Odor from Dog's Fur?My dog rolled in poo today. After 3 scrub downs with dog shampoo and another scrub down with my clarifying shampoo, he still stinks. How do I get the smell off?
Cat Using the Couch as a Litter Box?This question has been covered thoroughly, but I have a new idea and want to know if anyone has made this association. Our kitty is 2 years old and never did this until we got a brand new couch. No UTI, he's on anxiety meds. I use pheromone plugins and have clean and plentiful litter boxes. The only change is that we threw out the old couch and got a new one from IKEA. I was thinking...
Can Clothes Effect a Dog's Behavior?I have a female Chihuahua. I haven't really dressed her up until recently. It seems that when she is wearing clothes, she acts more mellow. She doesn't jump up or play as hard. She still eats and poops normally.
Cluster of Ticks?My neighbor's dog pretty much lives at my house and I noticed that he has a cluster of ticks on his shoulder. There were probably 8 ticks of various sizes! I got some of them off and noticed a swollen area with some pus. I am guessing it is infected.
Using Ivermectin or Acarexx to Control Ear Mites?Rob, you say "The vets often prescribe Acarexx ... it contains 0.01% ivermectin. Ivomec is a 1% ivermectin. Like Acarexx, Ivomec contains 1% ivomectin". I'm confused - is Acarexx 0.01% or 1.0%?
Dog is Lethargic After Using Frontline?I have a healthy 9 year old terrier mix female dog. My vet discovered she has fleas for the 1st time ever. The vet prescribed Frontline, the kind that is in 3 vials that you apply once a month.
How Do I Treat a Nursing Dog Who Is Losing Hair?I have a Shih Tzu who had 2 puppies 5 weeks ago. While she was pregnant she looked great. She weighed about 13 pounds at delivery time and her hair was full and thick.
My Staffy is Losing His Hair?I have a question regarding my Staffy. He's losing hair behind his ears and now it looks like he's losing it round his eyes. He has to see the vet in two weeks, but I was just wondering what this could be and if there was anything I could do for him in the mean time?
Treating a Cat's Eye Infection?My sister has a 2 month old cat and can not afford a vet. The poor kitty has an eye infection and it keeps getting worse. We clean it everyday, but it is not helping. What should she do? He is eating and drinking, but he is in such pain.
What Breed Is My Dog? (Boxer Mix?)Does my dog look like a Pit Bull?
Yorkie Smells Really Bad?I have a Yorkie dog that emits a terrible odor even after bathing her. Please tell me what I can get for her?
My Cat is Clawing at Her Mouth?I'm wondering if anybody could help. My kitten who is 6 weeks old has recently started clawing at her mouth causing it to bleed. This happens usually after taking a bite of food but yesterday she was doing it even when not eating, she would claw at her mouth with both paws every 20 seconds or so.
Nursing a Dog Through Parvo?Two days ago I found out my dog has been infected with parvo. Is it still possible for me to take her to get vaccinated against it, or will it harm her? Are there any remedies to get her to eat and drink again?
Advice on How to Train Maltese Shih Tzu?I got a Maltese Shih Tzu and I need need some advice about how to train her. Can you please give me some advice?
Owning a Husky/Shepherd Mix in One Bedroom Apartment?I live in a one-bedroom apartment in New Jersey. However, there are a lot of great parks in the neighborhood, not necessarily dog parks, though.
Old Dog Whining and Scratching at Bedding?My 17 yr old Yorkie has started scratching her bed every time she goes in it and whining whilst scratching. She has torn 2 beds by doing this and has never done it before. She has been doing it about 2 months now. She has also started pooing a lot, about 8 bits a day.
Identifying Small Red Bugs on Puppy?What are the small red bugs that are on my puppy?
Can Changing Food Kill a Dog?My daughter's dog died of "bloating". She is blaming herself because she changed from homemade food to science diet. She feels that she killed her baby. I am sure that it would take a while for the change to cause death. Her poor baby died a horrible death in her arms. Does anyone have any advice?
What Breed Is this Puppy?I have seen the photos of this adorable puppy, and I want to know what it's breed is, but I can't find the origin of the photos! If anyone knows, can you please tell me what type of dog this is?
Looking for a Photo of a German Shepherd Jack Russel Mix?Anyone have a photo of a dog that is part German Shepherd and part Jack Russel?
My Dog's Spine is Sticking Up?My pit bull puppy who just turn 1 looks like his lower spine is curved. It sticks up and doesn't look healthy. He eats well and plays and is very energetic. He shows no pains in his lower back. Any idea what this could be?
Will Cutting a Pomeranian's Fur Damage His Coat?I got my Pom puppy (14 weeks old) cut short, but not shaved. I was not aware of the dangers in cutting them and am terrified that I ruined his coat. If it is just a one time thing, is it pretty likely that I have no damage my poor baby permanently?
Identifying and Treating a Dog's Skin Infection?My dog got this infection on the back side of her head. The vet thinks it's a fungus, we're waiting for the results. Does anyone have an idea what this is and how to treat it?
Dog Poops in Bed When Visitors Come?Why does my daughter have a dog that poops in a bed when visitors come to sleep in that bed? It never has accidents except in this case. Any help would be appreciated.
What Breed Of Dog Is In "As Good As It Gets"?Can anyone advise me of the breed of dog that was in the movie As Good As It Gets with Jack Nicholson. Many Thanks.
Homemade Dog Treats for Dog with Kidney Disease?I would like to find recipes for homemade dog treats for a dog with kidney disease.
Cure for Bad Dog Breath?I have a 3 year old Chihuahua mix. We got her via a couple who found her in a orchard where we assume she had been dumped. She is a wonderful dog with a huge heart and tons of love to give.
Keeping Dog's Ears Floppy?My 4 month old Dachshund's ears are folding and sticking out. What can I do about this?
What Can I Use to Bathe a Dog With Itchy Skin?My dog is itching like crazy, it seems to mostly at her back end. She is Frontlined monthly and I don't see any type of rash. Does anyone have any suggestions about what I can bathe her in?
What Breed Are My Dogs?Can you please help? We adopted both of these gorgeous dogs from high kill shelters in Tennessee. The little tan one is Ziva who is 13 weeks old. The black and white one is Huck who is going to be 1 year in April and is 36 lbs. Any input would be very appreciated!
Getting Dogs to Sit Still for Nail Trimming?I have 2 dogs that need their nails trimmed; I have dog nail clippers but neither one will hold still long enough! Any suggestions?
Is My Husky Purebred?My Husky is 5 months old. His ears and snout are fully developed, but the rest of him is still growing. He has all Husky features such as pointy ears, blue almond-shaped eyes, big bushy tail, little husky-like paws. He has a Husky mask pattern on his face, but the pattern on his body is blotched with black and white?
Housetraining a Cockapoo?I have an 8 month old cockapoo and she is driving me nuts. I think she might have bladder problems or something. I take her outside to go pee and poop but she does not go and I wait out there for 10 minutes. Then we go inside and about 15 minutes she goes pee on the rug or poop.
Additional Home Treatment for an Anemic Cat?My cat is extremely anemic. Tests have shown no parasites, no infection, and no feline leukemia. I don't have much money. A blood transfusion has been suggested at $500 and a bone marrow test for $1000. These are out of my reach.
Gravy and Sauce Recipes for Cats?My 5 month old kitten keeps bugging me for wet food at meal times, but turns her nose up to most of the food I try to feed her. She does seem to like food with gravy, broth and sauces, though. She usually licks up the sauce, and leaves the meat. Does anyone know some good gravy, broth and/or sauce recipes out there?
Alternative to Heartgard?I have a 4 yr old Pomeranian and gave her Heartgard. It made her hair fall out. Is there anything else I can use besides that?
Using Benadryl Spray on Dog's Paws?My little dog has been licking his two front paws to where now they are swollen bigger than the average size. He licks underneath them. I got some Benadryl antihistamine spray and sprayed them; was that OK?
Dog Stopped Feeding Pups?My Chihuahua's puppies are 6 weeks & 2 days old now (as of 6/21/20). She is still producing milk like crazy, but she's not been letting the puppies suckle on her since they were like 5 weeks old. Her boobs are really big and hard as rocks, it looks very uncomfortable. I'm just wondering what I should do? She won't let the puppies feed off her.
Washing Your Dog With Dawn Dish Soap?How often can I bathe my one year old dog in Dawn?
Rat Terrier Started Peeing Inside?My 8 year old dog started peeing in house after going outside all the time, what happened? It is a Rat Terrier, smart, cute and listens but what went wrong now?
Treating Fleas On 6 Week Old Puppy?My 6 week old puppy has fleas. Can I give him a bath at this age?
Considering an Eskimo/Shepherd Mix?Is an Eskimo/Shepherd a good breed? What are they like?
Ideal Weight for a Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua?How much should my Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua cross, weigh? He eats a lot when other dogs are here and he is gaining weight.
What Should I Use on My Dog's Bald Spot?My dog was playing with another dog and she got bitten on her face (nothing serious it just created a little bald spot under her eye). I can see that a couple of hairs started to grow, but I'm not sure if it'll grow to the way it was before. Will the hair grow back? Is there any cream or remedy that can help her with that?
Getting a Puppy After Losing One to Parvo?I had a puppy that died from parvo. If I get another puppy that already has its shots can it still get the parvo virus?
Dog's Head Smells?What makes my Shih tzu's head smell?
Is My Puppy a Pure Sable German Shepherd?I was told by the seller that he is a pure sable GSD, with his father being a black/tan show type who was imported and is quite impressive and his mother being a sable GSD. He provided me with a picture of the father as he owns him for stud service, but lost the picture of the mother who belonged to his client.
What is My Miniature Pincher Mixed With?Our new little MinPin mix. Any ideas what he might be mixed with? We think he is about 10 weeks old. We rescued him from a shelter in Mississippi.
Alternative to Zymox Otic for Dog's Ears?My dog has really bad ears. I am in the UK and don't think I can get zymox otic here. Is there an alternative?
Puppy with Cloudy Eye?My puppy has a clouding effect across his eye. What does this mean?
