Dog Health

Crayons are non-toxic because they are made for kids should they accidentally eat one of them. A dog should be fine if it eats a crayon. However, if the dog starts throwing up or has diarrhea, it's best to call the vet or poison control.

Good question. A lot of dog owners have this disgusting problem. They dogs mother taught them as puppies to eat their poo because of the protein in it. This problem are most common in small dogs.

I actually had this problem when I was potty-training my Shih Tzu. I ended up just cleaning up the poo before I take the dog out. Never hit the dog, you'll only weaken your relationship with your dog. I heard putting pineapple in their food works but I've never tried it with my dog.

This is very hard to describe a way to you!

Good luck!

An oatmeal shampoo for dogs can help with dry sin and also hair loss.

It can also sooth the dog's skin and alleviate itching.

Petroleum Jelly can also soothe itchy and dry skin on your dog.

Source:

http://www.doghairloss.co.uk

Yes! Well, at least that is what they say so YES they are the only one and it is contagious to other dogs.

When a dog is signed over to Animal Services doesn't mean the dog will be put tp sleep. That being said, the former owner can ask for Animal Services to take the animal to the shelter and ask for the animal to be humanely euthanized.

If the Animal Services "Officer" stated they will "put the dog to sleep" that means the dog will be taken to the shelter, placed in quarantine for a few days (possibly) and then humanely euthanized/destroyed due to concerns about the general well being and safety of the community.

My 4 month old male dogo weighed just under 40lbs at his vet visit. Im guessing at this point he will gain about 10 lbs a month. Hope this helps

Be sure and read the important note below before trying any of these methods. If your dog is experiencing constipation on a regular basis you should add roughage to his diet such as canned pumpkin (not pie filling kind) or Metamucil. A spoon full of pumpkin on the dog's food should keep his bowels hydrated and his feces soft enough to pass.

A spoon of mineral oil on his food can also be used but should not be used all the time.

There are two methods I use for young puppies, which may work on your dog. I first try lubricating a rectal thermometer and take the puppies temperature. This frequently stimulates the puppy into going. If this fails and you have a nasal bulb syringe (aspirator), you can put warm water in it and gently squeeze a small amount into the rectum and see if this doesn't help.

You can use a children's glycerin suppository depending on the size of your dog but the other methods are what I recommend you try first.

Original answer given by someone was "parvo".

That is incorrect. The answer is Distemper.

Blocked tear duct or sinus passage. Try washing eye out with warm water or using a saline nasal spray.

If Buddy is not eating or drinking...AND is lethargic. I would recommend getting him into see your veterinarian. Anytime our pets stop eating and drinking, it's time to seek professional assistance. Animals can get seriously dehydrated pretty quickly. Your veterinarian can assess his need for fluid replacement.

The white foam could be from excessive salivation due to nausea that he is swalloing. If he is having any coughing or gagging when he vomits this white foam...it could be signs of Kennel Cough. If Buddy has been in a keennel situation, daycare, groomers..even local parks, there is an oportunity for exposure.

Definately see your vet if these symptoms have continued...

All the best,

These could be symptoms of many conditions, including an obstruction of the trachea, an internal injury, or an infection of the lungs. These are also classic symptoms of a heartworm infestation. All of the above are life-threatening , so please take your dog to a veterinarian for a complete examination as soon as possible. Even if the problem turns out to be a relatively minor one, such as kennel cough, it's best to play it safe.

Yes, but it will not be as effective. The dog will not be able to reproduce, but if the dog is a boy, he will not stop spraying things, nor will he stop humping your legs. I can't think of a reason it wouldn't be as effective on girls. I highly encourage you to get your dog/dogs spayed/neutered!

Humping and such is actually more behavioral. It is a dominance issue more than a hormonal. It can be broken with or without neutering. However, having a dog spayed or neutered can prevent other common problems. These include unwanted pregnancies and cancers of the reproductive system.

Cottage cheese,fish(sardines tuna trout),and yogurt are the best.

A standard poodle is the largest size of the poodle breed, sometimes laller than a German Shepard breed.

If your dog is not eating and has vomited green, she/he has probably eaten something that has upset the digestive system. If your dog does not start eating in two days, bring the dog to a veterinarian. Request an x-ray to determine if there is a blockage in the intestines.

It might mean your doggy is pregnant, if her nipples are swollen, having behaivoral issues, lost of appetitte in the morning or eating more it could be she's pregnant. But if most of the things I just named don't happen it could be a false pregnancy.

Supervision, and prevention are the answers!

When you can't be watching the dog like a hawk, or you leave the house, your dog needs to be contained to either a dog crate (if it's crate trained) or part of a room with the help of a child-gate or two. Your dog should not be having the run of your home until the marking problem is under control. Only when you catching him "in the act" should you reprimand him. It's useless to punish a dog for something that happened previously, and it can lead to other behavioral issues.

A shaker can can be made by taking an empty soda can and filling it with a few coins and then taping the opening closed to prevent the coins from flying out. The shaker can makes a lot of noise when you shake it up and down. Watch your dog for signs that he is going to mark (for example, he's doing circles around his "mark"). As he is about to lift his leg: shake the can only once to get his attention. The loud noise should frighten him and interrupt what he is doing, firmly tell him "NO!", and take him outside to relieve himself.

Clean the areas where your dog has marked with an enzymatic cleaner, such as Nature's Miracle, or Simple Solution. These cleans are very effective at removing the scents which might be attracting your dog back to mark.

Establish a clear hierarchy! To reduce marking behavior, it is very important that your "pack" has a clear hierarchy, and that you are leader of the pack! Simple steps to establish yourself as pack leader include not allowing your dog to sleep on the bed with you. Sleeping on the bed elevates him to your status and sometimes creates status confusion. Once your dog understands that he is not the leader, he'll feel less need to mark. He can rest; that's someone else's job!

A "Belly Band" is a training aid you can try. It's wraps around the dog's belly and prevent him from urinating on objects. If the dog is wearing the belly band and he marks, the belly band will function like a diaper and hold the urine. Dogs don't like being wet and they will normally stop marking once they learn that marking makes them uncomfortable. Try doing a google search for "Belly Bands" to see these products. Belly Bands can be a great tool to help stop marking, but they shouldn't be worn all the time.

If nothing seems to help the marking problem, including containing your dog when it can't be watched, then having a Vet exam is a good idea. Conditions such as a urinary tract infection can cause a dog to have accidents, that it can't control.

if you call a dog's name or make its favorite sound and he/she doesn't react it could mean it has water in it's ear or has an ear infection. If you suspect this, you should take your dog to the vet.

If a dog is vomiting occasionally but not showing signs of ill health, you can change his/her diet to something bland (like chicken and rice, or white fish and potato) for a couple of days. Change back to normal food gradually if the vomiting stops. However, if there is any blood or pinkish tinge in the vomit, the vomiting doesn't stop, or if it starts again on normal food then go see your vet.

Steroids should not interfere with deworming medications but it will definitely with vaccinations.

Nope. If anything, it makes her more playful and affectionate because she is less moody and distracted.

Yes, the chemicals in the treatments can be unhealthy for him if he gets too mcuh of it.

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It is better to work on the source of the fleas in conjunction with flea shampoo. There are sprays available from the vet that interrupt the gestational cycle of fleas. Spray under the bed, in dark areas and vacuum frequently (toss the bag every time you vacuum). Eventually the fleas will be gone.

I live in Central NJ and took my 9 month old Golden to our regular vet, not a clinic. The presurgical bloodwork to make sure Barney was good and healthy for surgery was about $85 and was done a week before the surgery. Normal neutering at the vet is about $250, but unfortunately, Barney had a retained testicle and they had to go into his abdomen to find the missing one. This resulted in a long incision in his belly, about 5-6 inches. The neutering fee for this complicated situation was about $390. I love my vet and felt the higher fee was justified as opposed to going to a neuter/spay clinic that would have done the surgery for a fraction of that cost. My vet's office also bathed Barney, post-surgery, and gave him lots of love and attention. They didn't keep him overnight either so he was able to recuperate at home. They sent him home with pain meds for 1 week and antibiotics for 2 weeks and he'll have his stitches removed after 2 weeks. Hope this helps!

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