I have a 12-week-old Tibetan Terrier, His hind legs have shed their fur. Is there a particular reason for this? He has been flea treated with advocate and there is no evidence of mites. Can you help?
Jacqueline, this is very interesting. Can you send us a photo so we can have a better idea what you are referring to? Is he itchy or uncomfortable? Have you seen your vet about this?
Every night when my german shepard is sleeping he shakes really bad and sounds like he is having trouble breathing. I know that animals dream but this has got to be far more than that. Should i be worried?
Hi Steve, this does sound scary, but you are correct in assuming it is likely your dog dreaming. They sometimes seem to be running marathons or chasing birds in their dreams.
My 12-week-old pup has been diagnosed with demodectic mange. The vet said giving him a mitaban dip was best, but now I am not so sure. His skin seems pinker and more irritated after the dip. Is this normal? Should I switch to another treatment?
Dana, It is not uncommon to see this type of reaction and it will likely lessen over time if you continue to use the dips.
I have a female shih tzu about 6 years old and about to have puppies. Is it important to get an x-ray before birth or not? And is it true that small dogs may need a c-section to give birth?
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I guess my main question would be what diseases could cause a bubbly itchy skin rash and a red belly. My dog is seeing an internist now, but they aren't really sure what is going on. They suspect autoimmune, but I have been searching on the internet for any autoimmune that causes that. She has been on different steriods for days and now just put on antibiotics as well and she seems to be getting a little closer to better...the only concern is her low blood platelets and proteins and her a little more than high white blood cell count. I did pay for a skin biopsy and will have results maybe monday. I just am so lost. She is a baby to me and was thinking of any suggestions I can toss their way.
Heather, it sounds like you are doing all of the right things. The internist
has great training, trust in them. If you are not able to, you should
I adopted a beagle about 6 months ago. She will be staying at my parents house for next week and half. She has been to this house before, but this time I am not with her. The past 3 days she has been there she has urinated on the floor. In the past she has been treated for incontinence with Proin, but it hasn't posed a problem in a while. My parents have been taking her out at least 6 times a day, and when she is with me she can go up to 8 hours without being let out or an accident. What might be causing this behavior and how can I prevent it in the future? Thank you!
Hi Lindsay, yes, this can be a very difficult situation and a tough one to
determine if it is behavioral or medical. The first thing I have to ask, as
My dog has been to three emergency rooms since Thanksgiving. She had what looked like hives all over and her stomach has a blood red rash on it. She has been treated for allergic reaction to no avail. Now they suspect auto immune, her platelets and proteins are low and her white blood cells are higher. Any idea or direction?
Heather, this is a scary and frustrating situation, to say the least. It sound like there is something more going on and all you can see is the skin manifestation.
How do you feel about raw meaty bone diets?
Is this a particular brand or a concoction? I am not a fan of raw food
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