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A Dry Sore on a Dog's :Leg
Reader Question: There is a dry sore on my dog's leg, The sore is several years old and increasing in size. The area is dry and painless. What is it and
Help for a Painful Paw
Reader Question: Limping Dog Piper is 3 1/2 yo Anatolian Shepard / pit mix who is 3 legged limping on her left front. The paw is visibly swollen both
Scabies on me and my dogs what to do
Reader Question: My dog is scratching and has warts on his paws. The hair is also falling out. Suggestions from our editor: Hi Patricia, Based on the
Canine Dental treatment With Underlying Kidney Disease
Reader Question: Concerns About Dog Kidney Disease and Dental Treatment Shih Tzu, age 10, no history of having any dental treatment or oral care of teeth.
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Identifying and Treating A Mysterious Wound on My Dog
Reader Question on Mystery Dog Wound: I recently lost one of my dogs to some sort of anaphylactic shock or related seizure. There were several what appeared
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The Best Tools To Keep Reactive Dogs Safe | Dog Health Guide
How to manage your dog around things that trigger them. Having the right tools can make a big difference.
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Urgent Help Needed for Potentially Neglected Dog with Vomiting and Malnourishment Issues
It's my friends sister dog, I'm really worried when I first seen him he was very Malnourished. My friend moved in with his sister and has been trying to
Brownish Raised Skin Lesion - Reader Question and Treatment Suggestions
Reader Question Regarding Lesion Near Front Armpit I Wonder what this skin condition is and if I should have it removed or treated with something. She
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Odd spot on Lower Abdomen
Reader Question and Treatment Considerations Spot on Dog Abdomen I Found a spot on lower ab/groin area of 8 yo male lab. Lump under skin as well. Gave
Unidentified Puppy Acne 12 weeks
Reader Question: Causes of Pimples on a Pups Skin Yoda is 12 weeks old and has been a healthy pup. But lately I've noticed these little white pimple like
Games and Activities for Energetic Dogs | Dog Health Guide
Various games and activities tailored to keep your pup active, happy, and healthy.
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Suspected Lice on Puppy - Treatment Suggestions
Parasites on Puppy Skin Reader Question On Treatment Options I just got my puppy and I think he is infested with lice. I’ve tried to go back to owner
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Lab Aggression Toward Children
Reader Question on How to Teach Dog Not to Attack Visiting Children and Behavioral Suggestions from Our Editor Reader Question: Why does my Lab attack
Unidentified Skin Ulcer on Side - Causes and Treatment Options
Reader Question: Causes, Identification and Treatment of a Dog Skin Ulcer on Side I just found this 20 cent piece size wound/ulcer on my dogs side.
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Reader Question and Home Treatment Suggestions: How to Treat an Ulcer on a Dog Leg
Reader Question: How Do You Treat a Dog Leg Ulcer at Home? My dog's name is Lulu with a leg ulcer 11 year old female pug. Healthy girl, no medication.
Puppy Rash on Belly - Possible Causes and Treatment
What is an at home treatment for this rash on my dog. if I cannot afford a vet visit during holidays. Suggestions From Our Editor on Causes and Treatment
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Is This a Dog Skin Allergy or Something Else?
Reader Questions: What Could Cause This Type of Dog Skin Redness, Scabbing and Crusting? My dog looked I like this when I woke up yesterday. I gave him
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Dog Bite Wound Care
I have a 14 year old pitbull/boxer/mastiff mix and he had a bite that turned into a big sore. I haven't gone to the vet do the lack of funds but I'm trying
Persistent Dog Cough Causes and Treatment Options
My Chihuahua rescue dog is 10 years old. I approximately had him 7+years he has constant bad husky cough. A vet said a few years ago that he could have
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Sudden Dog Rash - What Are The Causes and Treatment Options
My dog had this rash come up all of a sudden. She received her lepto shot two days ago… would this be an adverse effect of that vaccine? Suggestions from
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