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Take her outside on a leash. Don't just let her run around by herself. If the weathers too bad for you and you let her know it, she will hate it too. Bundle up and go out with her. On your day off,...

Yes, dogs can miss other dogs, but I agree with Labman that it sounds like a physical problem. Dragging her back legs sounds like a nerve problem probably from an injury to her back maybe a...

Have you tried putting the crate in the bedroom with you? She just might be lonesome. Sometimes just hearing someone else breathing is all they need. Dogs are pack animals and it is not at all...

If Cassie was a puppy when you got her Barney may have been her leader. Did she seem to always defer to him? Or did she boss him around? If the first, them she is probably really lost with no leader....

First I would ask how long you have had the dog. Second I would say confining her to a smaller and smaller environment won't help her. I doubt she is doing this to irritate you. She probably has a...

First of all are you saying these symptoms started before he had his second set of shots? Were they given by a vet? No matter what, this puppy needs to be seen by a verterinarian. He could be...

Personally I don't like choke chains or prong collars at all and I don't think they are necessary. If the dog is that out of control you need to educate the owner first. Then figure out what is going...

Yes your dog could definitely be experiencing a reaction from the distemper shot. Also most distemper shots are really distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza and parvo that's why it's...

Metal training collars or "choke chains" should only be worn when the dog is being walked or being trained. They should never be left on a dog without supervision.

Training collars can be very...

If he understands that he is supposed go on the newspaper then take a soiled newspaper outside and show it to him. Sometimes that gives them the idea. Always take him on a leash when you are trying...

Did you or your vet decide the initial weight loss was caused by tapeworms? Did you actually see them? Did the vet give you the tape worm medicine? Or did you buy something over the counter?

There...

As a groomer of 42 years I would say that your puppy probably needs something that he isn't getting in his diet. Let the vet tell you what it is.

There are two different kinds of mange,...

Please don't put a muzzle on her! It is very dangerous! She can suffocate from not being able to pant. She can rip her face open trying to get the muzzle off. It is a VERY bad idea! Drugs will only...

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"You can find a website backing almost any opinion. You need to look at who is behind the website. It may be some non profit organization with a nice sounding name, but maybe funded by...

I must say that opinions on nutrition certainly can become passionate. The debate regarding fresh/home made/raw diets vs processed diets is a hot one. I have been on both sides of the issue.
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There are many other brands of dog food that are higher quality and have no corn, wheat or preservatives that have been proven to be carcinogenic. True, if you change food too fast it can cause...

I would definitely have her see the vet. She could have a hypothyroid condition. Sometimes the only symptom you will see is sensitivity to cold. Also shivering can be a symptom of pain and of course...

I agree. Please make sure these tests have been done!

Have you tried organic chicken broth? I would advise as much as possible to use organic food since her liver and kidneys are probably compromised. Also filtered water.

I would definitely talk to a...

I think you should take her to the emergency vet. Waiting could be dangerous. She could have an obstruction in her intestines, she could have pancreatitis, she could have liver or kidney failure, or...

Smooth coated Dachshunds seem to get cold easier than any other dog I have met. When I used to board dogs the dachsy owners would bring little flannel doggie sleeping bags for their dogs and the...

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I know this might sound strange but sometimes if they see their friend dead they understand better what happened and will begin to accept it. Then they can grieve and get over it. If they don't get...

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You also need to be careful about the food quantity all at once. No matter how much he may need to gain the weight, if you feed him too much at once he can...

<<labman disagrees: There is no evidence that the expensive, speciality chows are better for dogs. I wouldn't be so quick to drug a dog with untested herbal remedies. Natural is no guarantee of being...

Your dog is showing stereotypic behavior. Which means that he is doing something that shows he has been locked up for a long time and not allowed to move about freely. He has basically had a nervous...

This puppy is too young to try out different diets and methods to get her to eat. Take her to the vet. If she is shaking it could be that she is in pain, cold, ill or scared. The trauma of being...

Dear Allheart,
Pills can be tough. Have you looked online to see if there is a flavored one for dogs? You might try putting it in a piece of cheese, peanut butter or strained baby food meat
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Most vets will recommend cottage cheese and white rice for a temporary diet for dogs with digestive problems and some dogs with certain allergies. It sounds like your dog might be overweight already...

I agree with both Labman and Beth and would also stress that spaying her is the safest and best thing to do for her. I rescued a dog once and thought she was spayed. Turns out she wasn't and she...

Make sure you feed her at specific times. Don't leave the food down all day. Put it down for twenty minutes, if she doesn't eat it, take it up and wait until her next meal to offer it. I suggest two...

Actually I was suggesting being even MORE pro active then that and going into the shelters and picking out likely candidates. And I would love to volunteer to help with that, but I already volunteer...

I find that there are plenty of dogs dying in shelters that could be rescued and used for service dogs. I think it is unethical to add to the already exploding pet overpopulation problem.

No, my...

What is a tie down? And are you saying that dogs are hardwired to want to be tied down for many hours a day? If you look at wolves as your operant example, this would not be true. They would be...

I think a cage (lets face it, that's what it is) is a tool but not always an appropriate one. Are you saying you would NEVER leave a dog in a house alone outside of a crate? I am talking about an...

I really don’t want to get into a nutrition war here but I must reply to Labman’s “Hogwash” theory.

I have always thought that of all the food Purina puts out Pro Plan is their best. Not that I...

I would suggest finding an alternative for him to chew on. When he chews on something inappropriate take it away and give him his own toy. Make sure it is something that he can sink his teeth into...

If the symptoms disappeared when you used Advantage then it is probably a flea allergy. If they got worse when you used Advantage it could be a reaction to the medication. I agree that using these...

Your dog may know more than you do about what his nutritional needs are. If you feed him nothing but commercial food he is definitely in need of enzymes. Bananas are full of enzymes. Enzymes only...

You can try all sorts of different methods for stopping him from urinating in the crate. My question is, why not let him sleep on a blanket? Why crate him? If he is not a baby and has house manners...

I would give your mother at least a week to get used to her new baby. I would take her with you when you move. When you move her make sure she is in a safe cage that she can't escape from. I would...

Sounds like it could be algae. Here are some good sites to help you learn more about your turtle and some detailed info on his care.

http://www.turtlecare.net/

http://www.petturtle.com/care.htm...

Your cat needs to see a veterinarian immediately! If he has a scratch on his eye it will not heal by itself and your cat could lose his eye or become very ill from an infection. I have worked for...