Recent content by Danielle

I have not yet seen the vet. I wasn't sure if this was something to be concerned about or maybe it was just a nervous thing and since I can't see anything obviously red or swollen, I haven't been as anxious to go to the vet. Besides, I have had numerous vet visits over the past few months that...

YES. It's right around that area. This is what I've deduced anyway by watching her. Why do you ask? Is it common or cause for concern??

Hmm.. thanks for all the suggestions. She gets her nails clipped quite frequently so I don't think it has anything to do with that. I have looked all over and in between her toes and haven't noticed any cuts, abrasions, redness or swelling. The part of the foot she's mostly licking is the side...

My dog has been licking her left paw quite vigorously for a couple of weeks now. But, I can't seem to see any sort of abrasion or cut. It's not even red or swollen, yet she still keeps licking at it as if something was irritating her or hurting. Does anyone know why she might be doing this? She...

Wow, you all have such interesting occupations!! I'm a graphic and web designer. I work from home, so my dog Rosie has plenty of opportunities to bully me into taking her on numerous walks during the day. I work on a freelance basis designer web, print and broadcast graphics!

Thanks Renee750il.... but, I didn't see the link you mentioned? Would you mind putting it up again? I'm interested in looking up an alternative treatment specialist.

I have a German Shorthaired Pointer. A very rare colour; she is often mistaken for a chocolate lab!!

So sorry to hear about all the troubles you're having with your dogs. It must be quite frustrating. Unfortunately, I don't have any suggestions for you. My dog seems to have quite different symptoms. Now that she's been on the prednisone for about two weeks, the symptoms have pretty much...

Got a Diagnosis! Thank you all so much for all your suggestions and support!! Sorry that I haven't been on in a while to respond. Just today I received a diagnosis from the vet. I had to take Rosie to the specialist where they did a scope of her throat with a whole series of cultures. She has...

Allergies was ruled out by the vet. And it seemed that the vet didn't think it was bronchitis either. Like I said, it seems like more of a hacking than a coughing and somewhat of a heaving at the same time..... I'm really boggled. Though, if it was something really serious, I'm sure she'd be...

My dog has been carrying around an abnormal hacking/cough for quite a number of weeks. When she "hacks", it sounds like she needs to throw up but nothing has ever come up. She has been tested for a number of things. She had blood taken, stool sample evaluated and her lungs were x-rayed. The vet...

Well, I'm a little biased since I have the most amazing GSP that I could ever ask for. That doesn't mean that she isn't a handful at times.... but I've learned many things about this breed. They are EXTREMELY affectionate. They love all of their owners equally. And if possible would just cuddle...

No, I don't have any other dogs. And I don't think I'd have enough space in my house for another one although it would be a great way for her to expend her energy! I'd actually like to find out if there are some groups around the Toronto area that walk their dogs with others. It'd be a great...

Great idea. I'll try that too. Thanks for the advice!!

Um, like I said before, it was just an expression. I would never put my dog on unnecessary drugs. Please don't take it so literally. I was simply joking about my dog's hyperactivity and joked about ritalin. That wasn't meant to be taken seriously. I have no idea what's on Dr. Phil. ??