My partner and I just found out that our 2-year-old Lab/Dane mix has hip dysplasia. In addition to having regular check-ups, managing his weight, and giving him doggie anti-inflammatories, is there anything else we should do for him? We’re changing his primary exercise from jogging to swimming, because running seems to make his hip hurt. [...]
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Advice for dog with hip dysplasia?
Hi, on Monday my husband and I found out that our lovely little 10 month old puppy Milly has sever hip dysplasia. She is a beautiful little dog with a wonderful personality and I’m totally dismayed by the diagnosis and really struggling at the moment. She is on pain and anti-inflammation medicine and will be [...]
My dog may have ringworm – taking her to the vet tomorrow. How can I treat areas in my house in the meantime?
I think it’s ringworm – no clue where she got it, but she’s going to the vet tomorrow for a diagnosis and treatment. I am wondering what I should do to treat areas in my home if it is ringworm. She does sleep on wall to wall carpeting and she’s allowed on my sofa (fabric). [...]
Morgellon’s Disease & pets?
I have 2 dogs and a cat that have fairly sever skin conditions that nothing seems to help. It first began with one dog that seemed to "catch" it from a job site. Although the vet has called it allergic dermatitis from fleas, I am very doubtful of this "trash can" diagnosis since, with continual [...]