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Here are some things that may help you, or at least I've used with great success:) First make sure you and the dog are calm, you may even use some rescue remedy for your dog. Be confident, yet kind - a dog picks up on your feelings and will pick up if your unsure of yourself. A dog...

Poor Budda, I too would seek the expert advise of another Vet, and I too would try to cut back on Rimadyl. As Psyfalcon mentioned it's very important to keep a dog with any sort of joint or Cruciate problems on the lean side. As for supplements this site is an excellent resource...

There is always the chance of a double coated dog once shaved possibly not growing back in properly. This is seen more often in dogs that may have underlying health problems. The reason being is the undercoat will of course grow quicker than the gaurd hairs. I've also seen some show dogs...

I have. I too have owned many breeds and the most devoted I have met thus far is the Doberman. I have many friends with bully breeds, including APBT's and these dogs are nice, but, not as loyal as the Dobe's I've owned and known. I think everyone who has been owned by a dog can be a little...

First off, I would love to question your Aunt and her experience. With 25 years under her belt as an animal behaviorist she must have a website, e-mail address, training facility name, phone number. Please PM me or post on this board, since she is a public trainer that should not be an issue...

I normally never come on the training board. But, this caught my attention. First I work with dogs on a daily basis, I have never seen a dog attack or bite a child. Dogs that are deemed a danger or unsocial are not taken around children or other animals until they have been positively...

I have used rinseless shampoo's in the past with success. http://www.groomstar.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=220 There is one by Alexanders own as well that I used once. I find they are great for quick clean up's. There are other quality rinseless shampoo's as well. I have...

Alex, here are a couple of sites for you to review. Have you had X-rays done to confirm your 17 week old Newf pup does in fact have HD? It is very important to keep your large breed puppy at a lean weight. Any excess weight can cause and compound any joint problems. You also do not want quick...

Here are some links for you to review http://www.abchomeopathy.com/forum2.php/51509/ http://www.jeanesholistics.com/artDemodex.html http://www.akitarescue.com/treating%20demodectic.htm These may give you some ideas. I personally like using astragalus to build/moderate the immune system...

Check out this site, this contains a lot of information that will help.:) http://www.dogaware.com/arthritis.html Also, if the dog is being fed kibble they may want to look at some of the Grain free foods on the market. Grain aggravates arthritis. Exercise should be moderate yet...

I don't know about prtabello mushrooms, but, I do include Shiitake and Reishi mushrooms in my raw food diet. They have many nutritional benefits as well as immune boosting properties.

If your dogs are running and playing without lameness then all's well. You would know if your dog had a patella problem as the knee would come out of socket every once in awhile and the dog would hold that leg up. The knee will normally go back into place. Hip Dysplasia can be quite common...

Definitely get your Doberman into the Vet and have a complete check up with possible blood work. Seizures are very common in Dobe's. If every thing medical seems fine I would take a good look at the body postures that make your dog uncomfortable. Some dogs are not comfortable with someone...

Actually spay incontinence is very common & can occur anywhere from immediately after spaying to 10 years later, with the average being around three years. It is most often caused by Low estrogen levels. There are other reasons for incontinence as well including urinary tract infections...

weylyn gave excellent advise. The only other suggestions I can add are to feed small portions about 3 or more times a day so your not over burdening the inflamed organ. Food should always be served with probiotics and enzyme supplements at room temp. Any excess fat and foods that contribute...

If my short coated dog ever got stinky I would be worried about what's going on inside my dog, not on the outside. That is one thing people need to keep in mind. Although there are many breeds that have been genetically altered to require grooming. Most dogs are clean by nature. I have...

Yes, I have steeped and cooled organic green tea and used as a daily ear cleaner. Green tea has antiviral and antibacterial properties which is great for the ears. If your dog has an ear infection I would look into something other than green tea.

I read about natural herbs/homeopathic remedies which have successfully and safley removed cataracts. I can't remember which book it was but it was one the these two. These two books I highly recommend to be a part of any dog owners library. The Complete Holistic Dog Book by Jan...

For a double coated breed there is a chance of the undercoat growing out faster than the out guard hairs. That is a chance you take when shaving off double coated breeds. But, in some cases it is more sensible to do whats best for the dogs health rather than beauty in the eye of the owner...

Sometimes dogs do not enjoy going to the groomers if it's a busy athmosphere. There is lots of noise, high velocity dryers which most dogs have not been accostomed to at home. Being with strangers no matter how nice they can be will be tramatic for some dogs. Some dogs thrive on all the...