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The patch Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:25:09 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/curing-dog-skin-disease.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/curing-dog-skin-disease.html Reader Question: Recommendations for Curing Dog Skin Disease Hello, My dog is suffering from a skin disease and I am struggling to control it. I am living Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:01:12 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-allergies1.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-allergies1.html Reader Question: What Steps Should I Take To Treat Dog Allergies? My 2.5 yr old Aussie has severe eye allergies with 2 paw also itching. His eyes are Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:35:27 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-on-revolution-picked-up-a-tick.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-on-revolution-picked-up-a-tick.html Reader Question: Is My Canine Protected From Ticks? Just got a tick off my dog, who has been on Revolution for 5 months, but missed a dose due a couple Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:20:49 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-ear-infection1.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-ear-infection1.html How to treat dog ear infection My dog, Deftone who is deaf, is 11 years old. She has black moist ooze in her right ear. I used peroxide to clean the Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:15:54 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/early-vaccination-cause-change-in-dog-behavior.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/early-vaccination-cause-change-in-dog-behavior.html Reader Question: Can a recent vaccination cause a change in dog behavior? Bella is our 5yr old female Golden Retriever. In October 2011 we pulled a tick Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:14:35 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-fungus-or-mites.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-fungus-or-mites.html Reader Question: Does my dog have fungus or mites? My mini yorkshire terrier has a dime sized lesion on neck and then small black spots are migrating Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:11:55 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/side-effects-of-a-dog-on-phenobarbital.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/side-effects-of-a-dog-on-phenobarbital.html Reader Question: Can Phenobarbital cause a dog to have an increased sense to urinate? My Maltese has been on Phenobarbital for a couple of years...lately Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:35:00 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/how-to-treat-a-dog-for-lice.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/how-to-treat-a-dog-for-lice.html Reader Question: How do I treat a dog for lice and make sure it doesn't spread? My 6 week old puppy we brought home has lice. She has small scabs on her Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:11:06 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-skin-itch.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-skin-itch.html Reader Question:Dog Skin Itch My 2 dachshunds have developed areas where they are peeling like sunburn. Some areas have pimple like nodules that will Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:03:59 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-mange.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-mange.html Reader Question:Dog Mange Signs I have a 10 month old, female golden retriever. We live on a small farm in New Jersey. I walk/run my dog (Princess) on Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:46:48 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-distemper.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-distemper.html Reader Question:Canine Distemper In a municipal shelter setting, where dogs are not allowed nose to nose contact, how contagious is distemper between Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:20:44 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/female-dog-urinary-tract-infection.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/female-dog-urinary-tract-infection.html Reader Question: Female Dog Urinary Tract Infection I have a 14 year old spayed female Hokkaido dog (Japanese hunting dog). She is on a homemade diet Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:50:22 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-diarrhea.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-diarrhea.html Reader Question: Dog Diarrhea I adopted a 12 year old male Greyhound (Wammer) with no known previous health issues other than those that predominate to Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:10:53 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-watery-eyes1.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-watery-eyes1.html Reader Question: Dog Watery Eyes We are considering rescuing a 5 mo old Lhasa Apso puppy. We have been told that the puppy has Teary Eye which has been Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:28:22 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-urination-problems.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-urination-problems.html Reader Question: Dog Urination Problems My dog (female, eleven years old, rescued from Valencia in Spain at approx six weeks old) has Leishmaniasis. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:12:26 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/puppy-head-wound-will-not-heal.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/puppy-head-wound-will-not-heal.html Reader Question Puppy Head Wound Hi..hope you can advise me.. I believe that a week or so ago my pup cut the top of her head running through brambles...I Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:28:04 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/are-dog-hormonal-supplements-necessary-after-spaying.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/are-dog-hormonal-supplements-necessary-after-spaying.html Reader Question on Dog Hormone Replacement Therapy after a dog is spayed Hi, My 5 months old female German Shepherd has just been spayed. She had an Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:20:11 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/can-dog-hyperthyroidism-cause-aggressive-behavior.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/can-dog-hyperthyroidism-cause-aggressive-behavior.html Reader Question on dog behavior change and canine hyperthyroidism Teddy is a 2 year old Spanish Water Dog. He eats 4 cups of high quality high protein Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:10:16 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/vet-recomended-dog-bladdar-stone-diet.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/vet-recomended-dog-bladdar-stone-diet.html My dog is a schnauzer mix, 10 years old and has some fatty tumors (which haven't been a problem). She was diagnosed with the small bladder stone in May Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:03:06 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-urinary-issues-from-injury.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-urinary-issues-from-injury.html Reader Question: Expressing Dog Bladder after Injury My 8 month old Tennessee walker hound Rosie got away from me on Halloween, & was hit by a car. She Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:10:49 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/causes-of-excessive-dog-panting.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/causes-of-excessive-dog-panting.html We have a large breed (Lab and Chow) dog. After we moved last year he began to pant all the time. We have had him to the vet several times. They have Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:03:00 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-itchy-skin-diagnosis-and-treatment.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-itchy-skin-diagnosis-and-treatment.html Our vet answers reader questions on how to diagnose and treat dog itchy skin. Ask your own question about dog itching for free and learn from the experience of others on how to help your dog now. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:54:24 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-wrist-sprain-not-healing.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-wrist-sprain-not-healing.html My dog is a spayed female lab rottweiler mix around 9 years old and it is uncertain how she got injured but her left front leg has a bad wrist sprain and Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:43:27 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-thyroid-being-produced-but-not-utilized.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-thyroid-being-produced-but-not-utilized.html Hello, Our 6 1/2 year old named Patrick, a Bernese Mountain Dog, is producing normal amounts of thyroid but is not utilizing it per serial labs done at Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:27:44 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/causes-of-excessive-thirst-and-urination-in-dogs.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/causes-of-excessive-thirst-and-urination-in-dogs.html My dog is a 9 year old collie/retriever mix. She recently began drinking more water than usual, and as a result, needs to urinate more frequently. My Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:56:32 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/fuid-buildup-on-dog-knee.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/fuid-buildup-on-dog-knee.html Thursday, the vet did a blood test which was OK, took x-rays and drew fluid out with a needle. He sent the x-rays to a radiologist and still waiting for Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:12:08 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/high-dog-thyroid-levels-and-hoarse-bark.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/high-dog-thyroid-levels-and-hoarse-bark.html Our 14 yr old Australian Healer/Lab started to lose a lot of weight (had always been the chunky one)& is ravenous. He looks like he is overheated, panting Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:38:58 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/hair-regrowth-in-hypothyroid-dogs.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/hair-regrowth-in-hypothyroid-dogs.html I have two 12 year old sibling Old English Sheepdogs. Both are hypothyroid and have been on Thyro-Tabs since they were 5. He takes 0.8 and she takes 0.7, Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:39:24 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/cause-of-white-worms-in-dog-stool.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/cause-of-white-worms-in-dog-stool.html Our Bassador has what looks like small white worms or maggots in his dog stools. They are approximately one CM long and stretch and contract. There appears Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:29:04 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/different-dog-breeds.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/different-dog-breeds.html The best resources for learning about different dog breeds. Understand the behaviors, genetic traits, family friendliness and health issues associated with each breed now. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:25:39 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/cancer-in-dogs.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/cancer-in-dogs.html Learn about the various types of cancer in dogs. This guide provides information on the symptoms and treatment options for the many forms of canine cancer and provides additional resources for information on clinical trials. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:29:37 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/ringworm-on-dogs.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/ringworm-on-dogs.html Information on ringworm on dogs symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. See ringworm pictures and information on available ringworm treatment options for dogs now. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:52:24 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-skin-fungus.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-skin-fungus.html A variety of fungus species causes dog skin fungus problems. Each type is associated with different symptoms which could indicate the type and treatment approach. Use this handbook and included pictures to identify and understand how to treat fungus and other dog skin problems now. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:30:02 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/our-dog-just-died-from-canine-spleen-cancer.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/our-dog-just-died-from-canine-spleen-cancer.html Our beloved dog, Hoover, just died suddenly of canine spleen cancer (autopsy revealed)at age 7 1/2. Approximately 1 month ago, after having been on an Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:48:35 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-stuff.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-stuff.html Our favorite dog stuff, ideas and online resources. See the best ideas we've found on how to learn about different dog breeds, save money and find interesting products for your dog. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:42:58 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-skin-lesions-on-upper-back.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-skin-lesions-on-upper-back.html I have an 8 year old lab who recently developed several skin lesions on his upper back. No change in diet, shampoo or routine. Size of lesions range from Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:52:55 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/older-dog-with-skin-warts.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/older-dog-with-skin-warts.html My rescued dog, Mango, has suddenly developed warts on her body. Now they are appearing on her face. She doesn't lick or scratch them. Her front paws seem Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:44:41 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-will-not-open-eyes.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-will-not-open-eyes.html Our German Shepard doesn't want to open her eyes. When she does they are only slits. She acts like it hurts to open them. Everything is black, iris, ocular Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:35:00 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/senior-poodle-with-fecal-incontinence.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/senior-poodle-with-fecal-incontinence.html My 13 year old poodle was diagnosed with rectal and colon inflammation, and was administered antibiotics with anti-inflammatory medication. His rectum Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:57:17 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/second-opinion-for-dog-arthritis-diagnosis.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/second-opinion-for-dog-arthritis-diagnosis.html I have a nine year old very active German Shepard. 1 week ago he developed a large soft mass on his left ankle. We immediately took him to the vets and Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:47:07 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-vaccination-schedule.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-vaccination-schedule.html Follow this dog vaccination schedule. Learn about the core (required) and non core dog vaccine schedule suggested by the AAHA now. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:30:14 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/parvovirussymptoms.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/parvovirussymptoms.html How to recognize parvo virus symptoms. What to do for a dog with signs of parvo now. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:33:00 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/parvo-dogs.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/parvo-dogs.html Learn how to tecongize the symptoms and act quickly to treat a parvo dogs illness. Dog parvo can be lethal in puppies or younger dogs, so be sure to follow this treatment advice now. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:36:41 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/care-and-treatment-of-a-dog-red-eye-problme.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/care-and-treatment-of-a-dog-red-eye-problme.html Care and treatment of a dog red eye problem. Learn as our Vet answers reader question on canine red eye conditions. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:23:18 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/care-and-treatment-of-a-dog-eye-ulcer.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/care-and-treatment-of-a-dog-eye-ulcer.html Vet suggestions and reader questions on dog eye ulcers. Learn how to care for a dog with eye ulcer. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:19:14 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/smelly-dog-caused-by-yeast-infection.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/smelly-dog-caused-by-yeast-infection.html Our beagle is 17 years old. Smelled really bad. Took her to the vet and was checked for a thyroid problem. She had a thyroid problem and is taking levothyroxine0.3mg Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:10:46 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/corneal-dog-eye-ulcer-on-shih-tsu.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/corneal-dog-eye-ulcer-on-shih-tsu.html About 2 weeks ago my dog began with itching in her eyes, she had mild discharge and her eyes looked red and irritated. I took her to the vet and they Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:15:27 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/puppy-bronchopneumonia.html http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/puppy-bronchopneumonia.html Puppy Bronchopneumonia reader question: My puppy (6 months) has recently been diagnosed with bronchopneumonia through an X-ray. She has been on three Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:50:56 GMT