I have two pugs one fawn female 7 yrs & black male 1yr old. The male has mouth pimples and continuous fungus and yeast infections I have him at the vets for antibiotics, lotions, meds nothing has helped to get rid of long term as soon as he is off meds allergies come back acne [...]
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Should Dogs Eat Horse Treats?
I’ve noticed that a couple of barn dogs like to eat HoofSnax or FlaxSnax if they are left within reach. I’ve wondered if the biotin if the HoofSnax would hurt the dogs in any way. Also I’ve noticed that the horses love dog Milkbones too. Would there be any problems with feeding the occasional horse [...]
Adopting a Dog
What advice would you give someone looking to adopt a dog? What considerations should be included? FG, California
Dear FG,
Kudos to you for wanting to adopt a dog from a shelter! What a great time of year to provide a dog with a new family too, as October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month.
I went to the American Society [...]
Excessive Shedding
I have a 6 year old boxer. The last five months she has been shedding more than I have ever seen a dog. If you run your hand from her neck to her tail you have a handful of hair. You also get a white film on your hand. I have switched food and have [...]
Weight Management for Dogs
If my dog is overweight, how do I determine if he should be on a weight-loss food or if cutting the current food is best? SM, North Carolina
Dear SM,
Good news! Today (October 14) is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, so take your pet to your veterinarian and have them collect information that will not only [...]
Paw Licking- What Are The Causes?
My 10 year old Jack Russell has recently started licking his paws. A friend told me this can be caused by a reaction to yeast in foods and that I should switch him to something higher in protein and lower in carbs. However, I don’t feel like a high-protein food is appropriate for a “senior” [...]
Is It Okay To Give Milk To A Dog?
I have a 5 year old Labrador and have been giving her 1% milk each night about 1 glass full. She has no health problems and does not have diarrhea. Is this bad for her? LB, New York
Dear LB,
The saying “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” does come to mind! However, I do think [...]
Bloat
We just brought home our new great dane puppy about 2 months ago. She’s getting to the point now where she’s growing like a weed! I’m really concerned about the bloat that great danes get easily. She’s an extremely fast eater too! Do I need to get a bloat bowl and an elevated feeder because [...]
Seizures
Every once in a while our dog, who is about 5 years old and is a border collie/beagle mix, will experience something similar to a seizure. He falls to the ground, trembles, and his muscles contract rather severely. However the episodes are very short, usually lasting about 45 to 90 seconds, and he never urinates, [...]
Separation Anxiety
My dog gets really wound up when I leave in the morning for work. And he’s even more excited when I get home in the evening, jumping up on me and barking. Now I’m seeing marks on the doors like he’s scratching and I even found a “mistake” on the carpet. He’s never been like [...]
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