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Puppy feeding tips If you feel your pup is close to " over-weight" status... You can go to Adult food if your dog is at least 8 months old. If under 8 months - has your vet made any concerns in regards to the dogs weight? If you are just a worried mom.... Here are some suggestions...

Oh, Poor baby There are sprays you can buy for Hot spot relief... this would cover any kind of skin relief... ( you can get this type of item at the local pet store) - Should not cost more than 8.00 per 5 oz bottle.. Next, Yes, the oatmeal bath will help - soothing... You can do that 2 x per...

you can add green beans to the diet A 1/2 can of green beans 2x per day will help to fill your little ( big) one up! Not many calories at all. If she won't eat the green beans - put a tiny amount of parmesian cheese on top... then, see if she will eat it. We get many dogs here at our...

go with the flow --- don't worry Hi: Just go with it.... Don't worry - As long as she is eating the wet and treats... Offer the kibble with the wet on top... You can also put a little bit of Parmesian cheese on top of the kibble... ( just shake a little of the parm cheese on top and...

go with the flow --- don't worry Hi: Just go with it.... Don't worry - As long as she is eating the wet and treats... Offer the kibble with the wet on top... You can also put a little bit of Parmesian cheese on top of the kibble... ( just shake a little of the parm cheese on top and...

I like to stop the pup food at about 9-10 months :) I would stop all puppy food at around 10 months... As long as your dog is doing well with weight and health. You have not hurt your dog ... all will be fine... Just go to the adult food. I hope this has helped. Best wishes - Marie...

Well - She needs a rest now! Cute! What can you say.... Kids will be kids!

Welcome - I love Setters... beautiful dogs! Welcome - Marie from alaska here --- Hope to see you in General Chat. Again, Welcome!!!

help for skinned paw Hi: You can put some EMT gel - you may be able to find it at the local pet store. It is a liquid bandage... made of collegen. You rub it on and it forms a protective area and allows the skin to breath. You can also find something like this at the supermarket isle for...

Sounds good to me! Hello new mom! You seem to be doing a great job. Yes, they love treats but they sure love Praise too... You can do the treat thing or you can just do a big : praise party dance and petting. It all sounds good . You are doing a good thing by asking here. That way you...

Welcome - I have a little Chi too, Miss Prisicilla Welcome - I have a Chi also, She is just 2 years old now. Seems like it was a few days ago that she was only 1 lb.... Now she is 7 pounds.. Her mom is a Full size Chi and Dad is a TEA cup at 3.2 lbs. ( mom is about 7 lbs) Visit my site...

Hello and Welcome - Nice looking doggie! Hi: Very cute... he looks like he has german shep ears? Not sure. You can call him a heinze 57 mix. ( you know, the sauce) Anyway, welcome and looking forward to talking with you about your pets. Marie in Alaska:

Welcome all Newbies - I am also new myself! from Alaska Hi all - yes, I just joined a week ago ... This is a wonderful place to share and help others. So nice to come here and ask a question rather than asking the VET office every thought we may have. Also, great to get all different...

They are hard for many dogs to digest: Hi: The person is somewhat correct on this one. Pigs ears have high protein and fat content. Very hard for many dogs to digest. Many dogs also get diarrhea and loose poops. Pigs ears and other things like it, can cause Pancreatitis. ( just too much...

Well, it could be a few things.... Yes, many times it can be a medical reason such as you mentioned or even diabetes. Does she drink a bunch when she is awake? Also, what food is she on? Brand and amounts you feed. Another thing you can also consider is the fact that dogs can get into...

I wonder if this would help her: Acidophilus forte Hi: When I get a dog that has had a day or too of loose stools and the runs... I give this for 5 days. Acidophilus - The natural bacteria found in our intestines. Sometimes we get an overgrowth of yeast and that causes loose stools or bouts...

Hi: I think the kids have a little bug ( virus) Ok, have any dogs been around them or the yard in the past few weeks. It sounds to me like they have a bug / viral of some kind. If the stools look good and no undigested foods are coming up.... It would be an OLD fashioned virus. Unless...

Hi: I think the kids have a little bug ( virus) Ok, have any dogs been around them or the yard in the past few weeks. It sounds to me like they have a bug / viral of some kind. If the stools look good and no undigested foods are coming up.... It would be an OLD fashioned virus. Unless...

thanks - Great info for me to pass on out here in alaska Wow, I had heard about this and a few other nasty things making there way around the USA... and beyond Thanks, I will do some research on this/ Need to find something easy for my parents to read... The articles look great but I want...

You are going places! Welcome Wow, yes, you are going places someday!!! I hope when my son is 19 he will be like you!!! He is 15 now and NOT going places.... It takes alot to just get him to put his clothes away... I make him do his laundry now... started about 6 months ago. He has a...