Live Dog Health Chat 10.10.08 12-2PM EST
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Here to dedicate October to keeping your dog healthy is Dr. Miranda Spindel, ASPCA Director, Veterinary Outreach. Don't miss this opportunity to get pro pooch advice!
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Live Chat Today: Ask the Expert About Dog Health
Are there health benefits to having a dog spayed/neutered?
Should I give my dog vitamin supplements?
What should I know before adopting a special needs pet?
It's Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month, and the doctor is in. Here to dedicate October to keeping your dog healthy is Dr. Miranda Spindel, ASPCA Director, Veterinary Outreach. She'll be on hand for a live chat on the ASPCA Online Community right here from noon to 2:00 P.M. EST. Don't miss this opportunity to get pro pooch advice! If your dog is sick, however, please make sure you see your vet immediately.
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dig hair loss
wanted some ideas on what my dogs hair loss and loss of appetite is??
Started by Crystal Bursey Aug 31.
breeding qetions
IF MY DOG IS IN HEAT AND COME IN CONTACT WITH 3 DIFFERENT BREEDS WILL THE PUPPIES BE ALL THREE BREEDS?
Started by christopher mills Aug 24.
Advice - need help trying to fight fleas 10 Replies
I have 3 dogs and at the moment am "fostering" my brother's dog until he gets back on his feet. My neighbors have cats that they allow to roam the neighborhood that have apparently been spreading f...
Started by Justeff3. Last reply by Ark Lady Jul 27.
Dog itchy all the time chews her self till she bleeds. 10 Replies
Our pure breed belgian malinois who is 2 yrs chews on herself till she bleeds or puts lacerations on herself. we have cut out any treats of meats. She has been switched to a allergy formula of dog ...
Started by Jessica. Last reply by Puppyfactory Jul 21.
WHAT BREED IS MY DOG
I RESCUED MY DOG SHE BOUT 8 WEEKS OLD NOT FED OR WATERED SHE WAS A MESS BUT I STILL DONT NO WHAT BREED SHE IS CAN YOU HELP SHE IS ABOUT YRS NOW...
Started by DAISY Jul 18.
Pomeranians
I have a 1 yr old pomeranian that keeps getting harder to train. Any advice?? Thank you all......
Started by Cheyenne Pulliam Oct. 25, 2008.
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiencies 4 Replies
My dog Maggie Sue suffers from Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiencies. We were told by her vet this could be treated but not for her breed, she is a collie/shepherd mix. We saw three vets before final...
Started by Kayla. Last reply by Renate Uhl Oct. 19, 2008.
IBD and food 6 Replies
My mixed breed, almost 2 year old dog, has been having stomach and intestinal issues since the day she was brought home from North Shore Animal League. After undergoing an xray of both stomach and ...
Tagged: IBD
Started by Maryann. Last reply by j Oct. 18, 2008.
Food 3 Replies
I feed my dogs from the deli and meat department i.e Pathmark all natural turkey and roast beef which has no additives and I usually get 5lbs of roast and have it put thru the grinder and cook it a...
Started by John. Last reply by j Oct. 18, 2008.
Dirty Ears 2 Replies
I have another quick question about my 4 year old Golden Retriever Bailey, he has really bad ears, they are always dirty and they have sores and they get all red from him scratching. I know what yo...
Started by Theresa. Last reply by j Oct. 18, 2008.
Question from Barbara 3 Replies
I've tried everything but I can't get rid of the fleas and ticks on my dog She has had flea treatments (k-9 disadvantix), soakings, flea combs. I've sprayed my furniture, drapes, washed linines, ev...
Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by j Oct. 18, 2008.
flea baths 1 Reply
is it ok for me to give my 2 week old puppys flea baths or should i wait till there older and if so how long
Started by samantha. Last reply by j Oct. 18, 2008.
Dog Mouth care 4 Replies
Hi Miranda, Can you give me a few tips on how to keep my dog's mouth healthy, including teeth, tongue and gums? Thank you, Michele
Started by Michele Farbman. Last reply by j Oct. 18, 2008.
getting puppy to drink more water 1 Reply
How do I get my 9 month old chihuahua to drink more water, Ive tried every kind of water bowl even the ones that keep the water cool, he drinks out of it in the beginning then stops..My vet sugeste...
Started by stephanie. Last reply by j Oct. 18, 2008.
My dog has IBD 1 Reply
Hi, I was just wondering if my 12-1/2 yr old lab, can have anything else besides her low residue veterinary prescription dog food? I feel so bad that she can't have anything else. This problem star...
Started by Gail Castine. Last reply by j Oct. 18, 2008.
Wet or dry food for dogs? 2 Replies
I have cats but will be getting a dog soon. I have learned that wet food is better for cats, but what about dogs? Is it better to keep them on just a dry kibble, or mix in some wet? What is your ta...
Started by bams481. Last reply by j Oct. 18, 2008.
help me with my dog 3 Replies
His old, he gets all the sickness easily.
Started by ann. Last reply by Bullies2Love Oct. 18, 2008.
My cat is laying in her litter box, is this bad? 2 Replies
Hi Dr. Spindel, My cat has started laying in her litter box. Should I be concerned? Thank you!
Started by perdie. Last reply by SC Bell Oct. 15, 2008.
Special Needs Dog 5 Replies
I have a dog that was born blind. She is also mentally impaired, and she cannot learn basic behaviors. She only turns left, and walks in circles most of the time. She's also epileptic. She's on phe...
Started by Jayna. Last reply by SC Bell Oct. 15, 2008.
Dog Abuse 1 Reply
This girl I know has been hoarding dogs and trying to sell them. She had 8 puppies she sold 2 and the 5 that remained in her care ended up with a disease that dehidedrated them. One died and she th...
Started by Lori Marigliano. Last reply by SC Bell Oct. 15, 2008.
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