Dog Health

Discuss dog health topics such as common illnesses, diet, first aid and preventative medicine. After all, everyone wants a fit and healthy dog that's and full of life.

"Jake" German Shepard - Needs Help!!!!

Jake (2yr old )has been having trouble since July. Biopsy has been done with nothing conclusive...

by jaker104Sep 28, 2010

4 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
Sep 30, 2010

Worms in Touch

My rascal and I have good relationship now but he seams to like to go to the garden alot now and my...

by RisaJul 21, 2010

10 replies last post by kjd
Aug 29, 2010

Vitamins

[FONT="Garamond"][/FONT] Hi I am new to the forum so bare with me. I have a 3 month old Akita...

by xxsultryxxJul 14, 2010

2 replies last post by xxsultryxx
Jul 17, 2010

Uti infection-help!!!

Hi; my 7mth old Dobie has an UTI infection sice 4mth`s.It`s` so bad the thick yellow infection is...

by LizelleJun 30, 2010

2 replies last post by Lizelle
Jul 1, 2010

Bulge after vaccine injection

I have a 6 month old lab/shepard/pit bull mix who gets pretty bad bulges after her vaccines. Should...

by timirvingMay 15, 2010

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Jun 24, 2010

Vaccinations, type/frequency

Quick question for anyone willing to share. I have been reading alot on dog vaccinations and am...

by JazzApr 28, 2010

2 replies last post by kjd
May 1, 2010

flea and tick products

Hi everyone, I am hoping someone can answer a question for me. I have a 15 month old male Golden...

by zipoutasiteApr 25, 2010

1 replies last post by kjd
Apr 25, 2010

Chicken Liver

Is cooked chicken liver dangerous for your dog health

by willstephenApr 19, 2010

0 replies last post by willstephen
Apr 19, 2010

Broken Leg

Hi All I have another issue I need help with. I have posted in detail in another thread so...

by cybor462Apr 18, 2010

4 replies last post by kjd
Apr 18, 2010

Brushing Teeth

I have a 14 month old male Pomeranian named Sammie. Sammie was recently neutered,and while at the...

by jane53Apr 9, 2010

1 replies last post by KOPsRobyn
Apr 10, 2010

Female dog squatting too much

I have a 3 month old little girl who has been great about going to the bathroom outside. Over the...

by timirvingMar 24, 2010

3 replies last post by kjd
Mar 29, 2010

raw vegies

Hi , I am new here and was wondering if any one knows how to make raw vegetables desirable to my...

by jrc49Feb 18, 2010

3 replies last post by KOPsRobyn
Mar 25, 2010

Puppy Hiccups?

I have a 10 week old puppy (lab, pit, shepard mix) who seems to get hiccups after every meal and...

by timirvingMar 22, 2010

4 replies last post by timirving
Mar 22, 2010

kennel cough

I have a nine week old newfoundland pup that started with kennel cough as soon as we brought him...

by cathardyMay 8, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsRobyn
Mar 12, 2010

alternative to spaying?

Dear all! I own a spaniel-terrier female dog, Molly, whom I found when she was 2-3months old (I...

by DogsInShanghaiFeb 10, 2010

10 replies last post by kjd
Mar 3, 2010

Bees

Hi; I`m taking a chance now but maybe I`m lucky and there`s someone with some advise. This...

by LizelleFeb 17, 2010

4 replies last post by crazycrayonmom
Feb 19, 2010

Puppy Food Recommendations

Hi! I am new to the forum and recently adopted two dogs. Lexi is a Shih Tzu mix and Marley is a...

by la4ceJan 21, 2010

7 replies last post by kjd
Feb 3, 2010

Which is the right way to switch foods?

Hi all Some of you may have helped me in another topic. As we make our way to what we hope will...

by cybor462Jan 26, 2010

1 replies last post by cybor462
Jan 26, 2010

It's the Food, Stupid! Or So Says Sunna.

I should probably wait a bit longer, but I am amazed. After discovering the...

by kjdJan 24, 2010

3 replies last post by kjd
Jan 24, 2010

Anorexic Dog

Sunna is a 5 year old rescue GSD. Her owners lost their home and couldn't afford to keep her. She...

by kjdDec 21, 2009

6 replies last post by kjd
Jan 22, 2010

does my Rott need to be "married"

i dont know if "married" is appropriate here, but i feel i expresses well what i need to say. pls...

by tarekJan 13, 2010

5 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
Jan 15, 2010

weeping eyes

Hi, My yellow lab has weeping from bith eyes. It is not gunky or inflamed looking, but leaves red...

by jslsJan 14, 2010

0 replies last post by jsls
Jan 14, 2010

Border Collie/Newfoundland Mix

I just saved a puppy from a shelter in Austin. He is the cutest little fluff ball I've ever seen...

by MeganENov 1, 2009

2 replies last post by MeganE
Nov 2, 2009

Change of food due to adulthood

I have a 7-month old Doberman that she gets a 400 grams of large puppy dry food in a day, in 3...

by KiriakosNov 1, 2009

1 replies last post by LetsPlay
Nov 1, 2009

Kelpie - gets tired quickly ??

Hi - we've got a beautiful 6-month old kelpie. When we walk him he stops after about 30mins and...

by JeanetteOct 18, 2009

1 replies last post by LetsPlay
Nov 1, 2009

cold temperatures

how cold of outside temperatures can a cocker spaniel pup (16 weeks) tolerate?

by RainOct 5, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
Oct 8, 2009

Hit by truck

I have a 9 mo. old Ridgeback female. She was run over one week ago last Tuesday. I do not know...

by kiddoMar 5, 2009

4 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
Sep 25, 2009

Swallowing instead of chewing her food

Hi My now 8-month old toy poodle is one greedy girl! She is so greedy and loves food so much...

by junecpgSep 4, 2009

3 replies last post by junecpg
Sep 7, 2009

Menstrual / UTI???

My 7 month old toy poodle, Sammie is showing some signs of problem which I can't figure out, which...

by junecpgAug 13, 2009

4 replies last post by KOPsarah
Aug 22, 2009

Over weight Cocker Spaniel

Abbie my 3 year old Cocker Spaniel weighs in at 20kg according to the vet he needs to lose 5kg. He...

by Tim-BrownAug 17, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
Aug 18, 2009

Knee injury rehab advice

Dear KOP Administrator and Forum members, I posted this info yesterday as part of a thread to an...

by danjbrightAug 17, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
Aug 18, 2009

Shiba Inu walking issue

Question: I have a 7 1/2 month old Shiba Inu named Akira. He appears to be healthy, attentive...

by danjbrightJul 12, 2009

4 replies last post by danjbright
Aug 16, 2009

List of the Best and Worst dog foods

I found this elsewhere on the Internet, this list was to have just came out in February 2008...

by puppyloveApr 13, 2008

5 replies last post by pazdedios1yahoocom
Aug 13, 2009

How to look for a good vet?

Hello all, I have just moved and is now looking for a new vet. I have a few of them listed but...

by junecpgAug 4, 2009

3 replies last post by kjd
Aug 8, 2009

German Shepherd - Stress/upset stomach

We have a 2 year old German Shepherd called Clara. She can be very excitable but is also a very...

by Kathy-PurvisJul 31, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
Aug 7, 2009

St. Bernard Not Showing Growth

Hi! My 14 months St. Bernard is not showing much of a growth past 5 months. He is 29 inches at...

by rishijv13Jul 10, 2009

4 replies last post by rishijv13
Jul 27, 2009

Addison's Disease

Hi, I have a Standard Poodle, two years old with newly diagnosed Addison's Disease. Have...

by PhilisJun 24, 2009

0 replies last post by Philis
Jun 24, 2009

Kennel Smell

I have just purchased a plastic kennel for my puppy. I think it could be kept clean easily but it...

by GinnyJun 5, 2009

2 replies last post by kjd
Jun 17, 2009

Running with your dog

We have an 18 mo golden that is very active. He has begun running with my husband. My husband...

by araderMay 27, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
May 27, 2009

Walks Like a Trotter Horse

Please do not think me of not playing, working and loving my Ridgeback, Lucy, but since the...

by kiddoMar 24, 2009

3 replies last post by julie989
May 20, 2009

Hip Dysplasia 8 month old GSD

Hello, My 8 month male German Shepherd, named Rusty, was just diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Our...

by gbrandowJan 30, 2008

4 replies last post by kjd
May 16, 2009

Itchy dog

Hello, My friend's dog is getting very itchy, scrubbing and biting himself. He lives indoor (but...

by elmariachinoMay 12, 2008

4 replies last post by KOPsarah
Apr 30, 2009

What shampoo for shorthair dogs?

Hi - I don't know if this has been addressed before - hadn't really done my research...my question...

by honeyshumanMay 25, 2008

2 replies last post by JayStation3
Apr 30, 2009

Fever and throwing up

Hi, I have a 2 year labrador. Last night we came home after leaving her for about 3 hours, and she...

by jcecusaApr 25, 2009

2 replies last post by KOPsarah
Apr 29, 2009

Chicken Jerky Treats

Hello Everyone, I just wanted you all to be aware that there is some concern about the safety of...

by MelissaApr 23, 2009

0 replies last post by Melissa
Apr 23, 2009

Zeolite?

I have received advise to give zeolite to our dog as a mineral supplement and detoxicant. Does...

by bullmastiff2Dec 26, 2008

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
Apr 18, 2009

Sensitive stomach and food

Hey guys, My 9 months old mixed puppy that was adopted from a shelter has a sensitive stomach due...

by Idan-KashiMar 14, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsBecks
Mar 23, 2009

Eating Habbit

My dog(Saint Bernard, 4months) is not very fond of eating. I am feeding him with mostly royal...

by JaySep 17, 2008

3 replies last post by hele9001
Mar 11, 2009

Ear Cropping - Doberman

I just got a 6 month old Doberman. We got along really well from day 1 and she felt at home...

by achillesDec 10, 2008

3 replies last post by brownie55
Mar 5, 2009

SitStayFetchPro question

I didn't know which forum in which to post this. Dog Health seemed the closest. What...

by bgersonJan 2, 2009

1 replies last post by LetsPlay
Feb 14, 2009