Dog Health

alisa asked:


I have a dalmatian who is very thin as compared to any other I have seen. she is not emaciated in any way, just very lean. We have never been too concerned as she has always gotten a clean bill of health at the vet and has LOTS of energy. there have been a couple times in the past 3 mos or so that she has vommited a large amount of kibble quite a while after she ate. we were slightly concerned but being as she acted completely normal after (had lots of energy, ate and drank fine, and has healthy BMs) we did not worry too much. We came to see my BFs mom who has 2 dogs. one of which got into must have gotten into something because he vomited it up. even though it was soon after he ate breakfast, all he vomited was the wraper and some stomach fluid, no kibble. this got me thinking that maybe my dog is not digesting her food properly and that is why she would vomit so much kibble even though she ate so long ago and also why she is so thin compared to other dalmatians…continued…
I have a call into the vet but I have asked about her weight and they have never been concerned. they say she looks fine and his very healthy. any thoughts?
she does eat very fast but the couple times that this happened, she didn’t throw up until probably at least couple hours after she ate.

Kendra

Bluengreen asked:


My two year old Dachshund gobbled up some lettuce I had dropped while making a sandwich. I’d never seen seen him eat lettuce before. Now, I’m mildly concerned he could get sick. Help!

Desiree

Suzie C asked:


Owner doesn’t clean up after dog, gets busy and doesn’t notice.

Griffin

RyanV asked:


My upcoming living situation will require me to keep the dog in the same room as the litter box. Other than the smell, will it affect the dog in any way healthwise?

Carissa

dentoni3 asked:


Bulging eyes. I need to know if there is anyone that has heard of a puppy having bulging eyes. Our vet has never heard of it and he called around and nothing. Maybe someone out there has heard of it and will help me take care of my puppy. If you need more information just e-mail. Thanks for your time
The puppy is a border collie mix. I have taken her to the vet and they checked the eye pressure ran blood work and it is all normal. They had her on steroids and it went away and it came back then they put her on the steroids for a month and now is comes and goes while on the steroids.

Martin

Logical asked:


My dog, 6 month old pit bull mix, is having a white creamy discharge from her private part once in a while only after she pee’s …. she just came back from her Vet visits like 3-5 in total .. she has all her shots and everything required… im wondering should this be something i should worry about ?? shes in perfect health the vet said,,, she looks great eats well runs and plays well other then this discharge … i failed to ask the vet this because i noticed it after her last visit …. next one is schedualed in 6 months … so i go sooner ?
i only noticed this couple days ago … and its been like a week since her last visit to the vet … and she dont always get it after she pee;s only sometimes
no she is not fixed and she has never had her period yet

Clarissa

Miguel M asked:


My friend is in Iraq and she left me her dog for 8 months. I live in san diego and I’m taking Memphis to Baja for 3 days. My friend didn’t leave me any paperwork. what can I do?

Justice

marketing101x asked:


I’m looking for a newsletter that focuses strictly on dog health issues.

Dakota

Terrie Simpson asked:


In this article, “How To Avoid A Dog Ear Infection Or Other Canine Ear Problems”, we investigate the some causes of ear infections and other related ear problems as well as providing some pratical advice on how to keep your dog’s ear in good working order.

Regular examination of your dogs ears should be another integral part of your grooming routine. Your examination should not only be checking for dirt, excessive wax, offensive odors, but also for tears and swellings. There are three main parts to a dogs ears: the outer flap (the pinna), the ear canal, and the middle or inner ear.

The pinna can either be pendulous (floppy) or erect. It can be covered in long hair in breeds such as spaniels and setters or with short hair in breeds such as shepherds and terriers. The ear canal is L-shaped. It starts of at a vertical angle and then makes a horizontal turn. Because of this shape we can only make a cursory examination. A veterinarian can make a complete examination using a device called an otoscope. Using the otoscope the veterinarian can also check the inner ear.

A dog which shakes its head, scratches or rubs it head against the floor or furniture is indicative of a dog with a possible ear problem. Offensive odors could also be indicative of an ear infection. These as well as tears and swellings on the outer ear should be checked and treated by a veterinarian.

Cleaning of the ear canal can be accomplished by using various solutions. There are cleansing solutions, ear-wax loosening and removal solutions and ear drying solutions available through your veterinarian and pet stores. Before putting anything in your dogs ears, consult with your veterinarian.

If the ear flap is dirty, it can be cleaned with a soft moist cloth or gauze wrapped around a finger tip. Q-tips can be used inside the small outer crevices. Gentleness is essential so as not to cause trauma to the outer ear or cause wax or dirt to be forced down the ear canal. Dogs with excessive hair such as spaniels should have the hair on the underside of the flap removed by trimming it, thus causing adequate ventilation and drainage. A build-up of dirty waxy hair can seal off the ear canal creating an environment suitable for bacterial growth such as yeast infections, or a breeding ground for parasites such as ear mites.

Another good time to check your dogs ears is when you come home from exercising in open fields or in the forest (hunting or tracking). Check for bugs such as ticks and for tears. A good brushing and bathing can remove dirt, bugs and allergens, which can also affect the ears.

Because of the shape of the dogs ears damage to the ear drum is rare but caution should be exercised when cleaning the ears. Again, never put anything in your dogs ears unless advised by your veterinarian and use extreme gentleness when cleaning the ears. Consult your veterinarian immediately if you have any concerns. An ounce of prevention is always worth a pound of cure.



Ainsley

Alicia asked:


I am going to buy a Toy Poodle the only thing is is that the puppies father is also the puppies mother’s father. I need to know if they could have any health problems. Please help I don’t want to buy this dog and then have to but my life savings into it. Please Help. Serious answers only please.

Ronald