http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-health-blog.html The Dog Health Handbook is committed to providing up to date information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of common dog health problems. en-us dog health Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:28:07 GMT Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:28:07 GMT dog-health-handbook.com 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-bladder-tumor.html My dog is a springer spaniel and she is 12 years old. She has been bleeding for 9 weeks. First I found she was leaking from the bladder. She sleeps Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:55:40 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-hypothyroidism-weight-loss.html Before she was diagnosed she was overweight and loved to eat. I was concerned with her weight and she was drinking a lot of water and that's when she was Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:37:53 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/tapeworms-in-dogs.html Tapeworms in dogs are contracted from swallowing an infected flea. Treatment is with either an over the counter or prescription medication which contains Praziquantel. Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:41:23 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/roundworms-in-dogs.html Roundworms in dogs are contracted from the mother, mother's milk, contact with feces or contaminated soil. Treatment involves the use of Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:10:02 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/intestinal-cancer-in-dogs.html Reader questions and answers on intestinal cancer in dogs. Learn from other dog owners how to care for a dog suffering from canine intestinal cancer. Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:35:15 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-spleen-cancer-vet-suggestions.html Vet suggestions on canine spleen cancer. Reader questions and answers from our vet. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:11:14 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/symptoms-and-treatment-of-canine-lung-cancer.html Caring for a dog with canine lung cancer. Understand the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this cancer in dogs. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:08:50 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-cyst-care-and-treatment.html Information on how to care for a dog cyst. Reivew reader questions on canine skin cysts and answers from our veterinarian. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:02:20 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-intestinal-cancer1.html We just lost our 9 year old Shar-Pei on April 4, 2011 to intestinal cancer. His symptoms started on Friday, April 1, 2011. He vomited his evening meal Sat, 04 Jun 2011 22:51:41 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/i-love-my-dyson-animal-dog-hair-vacuum.html I have owned many shedding animals throughout the years, lived in many places with different flooring. While I really love the Bissell steam products, Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:06:09 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-cough-remedy-suggestion.html My Sheltie had her vocal chords cut as a puppy before we adopted her. Her voice did return after about 3 years but with a softer and quieter volume. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:46:36 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-thyroid-medication-side-effects.html My dog has been given thyro-tabs (0.4) dosage, a pink pill. He weighed 48.5 pds., in 8 weeks he has dropped to 39 pds. He is a BEAGLE, 9 years old. My Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:33:17 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/puppy-hair-loss-and-rash.html Recently I went for a vacation and left my puppy (rottweiler) with my friend. When I returned home after two weeks, I was just shocked by how my puppy Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:25:43 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/black-flakes-on-dog-skin.html i have a shih tzu that just turned 11 yrs. old. her skin is peeling and flakes are all over her back. there are hundreds of black flakes. i brushed Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:25:39 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-sebaceous-cyst-treatment.html My 11 year old miniature schnauzer has a sebaceous cyst on his hind right leg. The cyst erupted and the cheesy materials have been expressed. My vet didn't Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:14:46 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-with-multiple-symptoms-no-diagnosis.html For 5 months our just turned 12 year old Australian Shepherd has been ill. She started with an occasional hack, head shaking, ear scratching and was fairly Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:54:30 GMT http://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-ear.html Dog ear is highly susceptible to infection and parasites. Treatment requires the use of topical ointments, cleaning solutions and in the case of infectio antibiotics. Learn about ear problems and how to keep a canine ear clean and disease free. Thu, 19 May 2011 23:41:02 GMT