HI,I came acrossed a puppy the other day who was really skinny (i could clearly see her ribs) and looking like she didnt have a home. I fell in love with her at once and took her home with me. I named her maggie and she looks like a cross between a boxer and a chowchow. She had a slight case ... more >>

Silly question, but do puppies have days where they just aren't hungry?I've increased my pup's food a bit and added in time with kongs filled with kibble and peanut butter. Between the growth and his activity level, he's still a little thinner than I'd like. After a couple days of this, he's ... more >>

I have an eight month old female golden retreiver, named Dakota. She is very active and healthy but she has an issue with her tail. When she is laying down she likes to chew the tip of her tail. It's to the point that it actually looks as if someone has given her tail a hair cut. I am not sure ... more >>

my new puppy was bitten on the neck. He is swollen, and he isn't using his front paws much, although he is still nursing and still has reflexes. His mommy is on antibiotics. Also the puppy is sleeping more than he usually does. Does anyone have any advice on what to do> Can I give my puppys ... more >>

I am so sad Charlie one of our beloved cats has cancer out Vet removed a golf ball sized tumor from him today . we are sending it off to be tested and i am praying that she got it all . We will also know what type it is but we fear we will have to make the decision to let him go , he is just 7 ... more >>

My kitten.. only 2 weeks old.. eats fine and seems to be thriving.. however i noticed yesterday the the kitten has a foul smelling white mucous discharge coming from its behind i believe.. i checked the kitten out.. it appears to be healthy and is eating well.. and gave it a gentle towel bath to ... more >>

Our male cat, 6 years old, has recently begun to #1 pee in the house and #2 subsequently have difficulty peeing. He and his sister have 2 litterboxes which we clean every other day. He eats Purina Cat Chow, a little bit of wet food each day and drinks filtered water.Took him to the vet several ... more >>

Hello folks, I hope someone can help. My dog is not eating - he has no appetite at all for food. This is the second time in six weeks. The first period lasted about ten days, following the death of my wife's mother. He lost a good deal of wieght, then suddenly became hungry again. This lasted ... more >>

OK. My short haired grey tabby is 17 years old. She is sleeping so much these day, but loves to be with me wherever i sit. The problem is, she has nearly lost all the hair on her outer ears and now losing more hair throughout her temple area. the skin is very dry, and obviously itchy, and a ... more >>

Now without the use of the thread-locking worthy word..."Screw" Took him back to the 1st vet we saw and made sure they focused on the bump on his head. She took a small sample and said it contained fat and blood. She claimed she's not a "scientologist" and that a lady ... more >>

When I see posts from people not wanting to spending money on a 8 or 10 year old dog because they think it is too old, and just a waste of money it makes angry. I wish more people realized that for most dogs that is middle aged. Denying health care because one feels the dog is too old is ... more >>

Tiny bit of background: My 2.5 yr old neutered cat Taz came to me as a kitten so small he couldn't quite walk yet. Since his mother was no where to be seen, it wasn't an option. So I raised him. He developed some abnormal digestive issues, probably relating to not getting enough real milk when he ... more >>

I have an aging shih tzu who is going to be 13 this year. Recently his back legs have started shaking while he's standing. Is this a normal part of aging? Other that this, he is still pretty spry and runs and plays like a puppy. He's sleeping more than before too, but I think that's to be ... more >>

The March issue of the Whole Dog Journal has an article about Heartworm Prevention. It recommends giving preventative ... more >>

This might be kinda long but please bare with me. I have an 8 year old American Pit Bull Terrier that we saved from the pound when he was a puppy. He was going to be euthenized the next day. He has turned out to be the sweetest dog I've ever owned, after owning 5 dogs previous to him. He ... more >>

My darling is Welsh Terrier, the loveliest girl, 10 years old. She started drinking lots of water and also urinating frequently some two months ago. Then we went to see the vet, but they said that it was probably psychological, and sent us home after doing basic test for glucosis and infection ... more >>

I have already been in contact with some members about the problem I have with my very sick cat, Socks. Does anyone, or maybe one of the vets on the forum, have some tips and advice on this matter.The question is: How does one know if the cat's body is rejecting the feeding tube, it's in the ... more >>

My cat suffers from arthritis and a "irritated" knee (to put it in the vet's terms). They prescribed one painkiller/anti-inflammatory that made my cat vomit at least twice/day. I have a new prescription now that's liquid form in addition to a pill to coat her stomach.A friend who's ... more >>

Does anyone know of any Vets who make home visits in the Montreal area (incl. North Shore)? ... more >>

Please if anyone has any advice. Our 9 month old puppy started to drool excessively this morning. He has been acting a little off lately at times. Not wanting to eat his food. Some mucus in his stool some days. I was told that was probably from the rawhide that he was chewing so we took that away ... more >>

This is not a question but thought I'd add what I learned about my blind dog. My dalmatian is almost 11 and totally blind now. I really thought her life would be very boring when she became totally blind (has been progressing for 6 months) and that the kindest thing to do would be to have her put ... more >>

I need some advice for a good food to feed my 4 year old black lab. Ever since he was a puppy, he has had problems with every food he has ever been given (upset stomach etc.) Our vet suggested we try Medical Fibre Formula approx. 2 years ago and it worked amazing. The problem is the price!! We ... more >>

I do not know how he got this, but had to take him to the vet again because of an infection. Near his lip, under his chin I found a gross scabby infection. Must have happened almost over night.Brought him to the vet, and she said it was due to moisture. How ???? He does not drool, nor has he been ... more >>

could someone please give me some information about this medication. I have already posted about my sick cat, Socks. I cannot find any other discussion or information when I start "search". I did search the web but the information was very limited. I have found that since my cat was ... more >>

Hello,My 7+ yr old Jack Russell, Charlie, has what appears to be a small amount of blood in his urine. We noticed yesterday (05/15/2006) for the first time.It is not red or pure bloody, but it is disclored.He does not seem to be in any distress, and is not displaying any sign of discomfort.Should ... more >>