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  1. for_dogs_sake

    Puppy having diarrhea, need suggestion.

    Yup take him to the vet, for the reasons listed above, puppies can dehydrate quickly and any form of vomiting or diarrhea in a dog that young can be serious if left unattended. Also agree with the posts on IAMS. I have had a look at Natures Choice and the ingredients and all seems to be ok...
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    My Shih-tzu ate some chocolate. Please help

    Please take her to the vets NOW, or an emergency clinic. Was it dark/cooking chocolate? This choc contains 10 times more theobromine than milk choc and is particularly toxic. Even though she may seem ok now the signs of sickness may not be seen for several hours and death can follow in a...
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    What is "quality"?

    Tosca's mom has hit the nail on the head. Corn would be 'low quality' also any food that didn't have meat as the first ingredient isn't very good. Beef Tallow is also a low quality fat product, instead it should say 'chicken fat' for example. High quality IMO would have meat meal as the no1...
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    Light tan/beige color poop

    Check with your vet to be on the safe side, but i agree with carlar, it could just be the type of food. Here is how our boys went with switching from biscuit & tins (what the rescue centre fed) = really dark poop to kibble = light & squishy poop which is what we fed before raw = dark and firm...
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    Vomiting/bloody diarrhea

    I agree with Mackenzie, could be abrasion and get a new vet if it continues! Otch1 also has a point with the carpet tacks. Could she have been stressed initially? That could have started the obsessive carpet licking. P.s What is 'frosted'? When i first saw it i thought someone had mispelled...
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    Raw and constipation???

    Yup, too much bone. You need to feed much more meaty meat and you can get away with a portion of organs everyday. I do. (but not liver or you will get the opposite effect!!) Generally though, it will seem strange at first when it comes to poop because the difference is huge. Raw fed dogs have...
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    Penis discharge

    It sounds like we have the culprit then! Just keep an eye on things, obviously if it continues (with odour and discomfort) take him to the vet to check for a foreign body. Although i am sure that now he is neutered it will no longer be a problem. Let me know what happens next !
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    Penis discharge

    Is Ruckus neutered? If not then it is probably smegma.:o I only ask as it is more common in dogs that aren't neutered, although it does happen in those that are. It is nothing to worry about, he is just a healthy boy who obviously doesn't clean that area himself too often!! Mine are the...
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    Any luck with fiber to help glands

    It is the diet that causes problems with the anal glands, your dog should have good firm stools which express they glands as they move their bowels. When dogs have loose stools the glands aren't expressed, they fill and become impacted or even infected. Although small dogs are more prone to this...
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    Ideal visual weight?

    Showpug is right, dogs are healthier when they are lean, Ralphie is 112lb of solid muscle and he is a boxer with a really skinny waist! The best way to tell if your dog is at the right weight is to run the back of your hand over the dogs ribcage from head to tail, you should be able to feel...
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    Boxer and trainability

    We rescued our first boxer 3 months ago and he was completely un-trained. We have found that he is an incredibly intelligent dog but can be a bit stubborn at times and still finds housetraining a bit of a problem but he has learnt a lot in such a short space of time.
  12. for_dogs_sake

    Still worried about Zippy's Diarhea

    Have you tried raw feeding? Google the terms 'raw feeding' 'barf' and 'prey model diet' Ralphie has had a problem with diarrhea since we got him, we tried all different things but nothing helped. We started feeding a biologically appropriate diet and now he NEVER gets it! His poops are still...
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    Possible Mange, What To Do?

    VET! motion forwarded. Sarcoptic mange also affects humans... we call it scabies urgh!! Tests will be carried out and you will probably get a dip which should be applied for about 5 weeks and not rinsed out. It is always good to use the dip on bedding etc too.
  14. for_dogs_sake

    toxic plants

    I just thought that i would add cocoa mulch too. A lot of people use it on their gardens but it is exactly like chocolate! It also contains theobromine which is fatal to dogs. In a sense it could be worse than chocolate as milk chocolate isn't quite as toxic as dark/cooking choc or cocoa and...
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    Finally, some reliable info on grapes & raisins

    Hi Julieandchilli, I have a list, if you PM me with your email address or email me at [email protected] i will email it across to you. I love my dogs and have gone through a lot of lengthy research to compile this list for my own reference but am more than happy to share it with...
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    Puppy shaking his head.

    I agree with Herschel, the vet should have taken a better look. If not ear mites then the shaking could be due to a foreign body in the canal, or even an ear infection. I know it sounds gross but how do the ears smell? Is there any yellow or black dirt in there? Black grainy dirt can mean mites...
  17. for_dogs_sake

    Dog bones

    Any bones are fine. Although with heavy, weight bearing bones (such as beef) let your boy clean the bones of meat and allow the marrow to be available. You should take the bones away when all is done as these types of bone can break your pooch's teeth. Pig trotters or ribs are good too. The...
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