https://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 Mon, 27 May 2024 15:14:22 -0400 Mon, 27 May 2024 15:14:22 -0400 dog-health-handbook.com https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-joint-protection.html02151627de06a89f5af765e7accd1b62Types of dog joint problems and tips for how to protect your dog's joints. Mon, 27 May 2024 15:13:27 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/how-to-find-the-best-dog-leash-for-you.html5266dd903496f7e7d23f5cabaab770aeChoosing the right leash for your dog is crucial for a comfortable and enjoyable walking experience.. Tue, 21 May 2024 10:48:32 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-debarking.html5cb2be1f3fc985290d778deaf09bb282Our vets discuss the numerous debarking techniques such as: training, via the use of medications and special canine debarking collars. Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:42:27 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/excessive-shedding-in-dogs.htmld50c41a48c0ec799bd0e10e23f910fb1Tips for how to minimize excessive shedding in dogs. Causes and tips for reducing dog hair loss. Sun, 5 Apr 2020 17:12:25 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/cf700d26537a5d06452f2fd830338f50The Dog Health Handbook is a guide to the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of canine behavior problems, diseases and conditions. Ask our Vet a Question. Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:01:52 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/best-vacuum-for-pet-hair.html2489ceaf384d0e966342b2e74376669e2018 Guide to buying the best vacuum for pet hair. Reviews and buying guide. See our picks for best upright, canister and small pet vacuum cleaners. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:35:54 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-scabies.html87466c6c6a26485ce0213a02c732e5a5Dog scabies guide. Hear our podcast, see a picture and read about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of scabies on dogs. Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:52:18 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/veterinarian-questions.html446aab47536073f96d6a5cd78788f4eeVeterinarian questions can be asked online from either a paid service or by submitting a question to our site. We'll answer 1 dog vet question free every week. Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:40:10 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/treating-a-dog-mast-cell-tumor.htmlaae3a8485062cabf5be9218864adc95c Reader Question - Dog Mast Cell Treatment: We have a 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier that started limping. We thought it was needing his nails Sun, 4 Mar 2018 17:58:28 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/causes-of-puppy-diarrhea.htmlf3d54e6cfdcfa61209541411ff414e78Reader Question: Treatment for Puppy with Diarrhea and Roundworms Hi Andrea, I have a Maltese/bichon cross pup, Matilda, who is 14 weeks old. I bought Sun, 4 Mar 2018 17:51:15 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-lung-cancer-symptoms.htmla0aae69ab3041b1ed4b4e842ca168de7Canine lung cancer symptoms tend to be generalized and difficult to associate with lung cancer in dogs specifically. Respiratory problems such as a cough that doesn't respond to treatment is an early indicator that dog lung cancer may be the underlying cause of the condition. Sun, 31 Dec 2017 15:36:39 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-slipped-and-swelling-not-going-down.htmldd6184eeb917eccd89cab9efb09c735dHi, I have an 8-year-old cross breed Rottweiler, Alsatian. A good month ago my dog was jumping at the tv and slipped on my wood flooring. Since then Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:34:54 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-poop-problems-how-to-diagnose-stool-problem.html99a7ffff07c7ec18304eed493903af54Reader Question: How to Diagnose a Dog Stool Problem My 7-year-old lab mix has been dropping quarter-size pieces of poop. It usually happens after she Wed, 7 Jun 2017 09:08:14 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/diagnosis-of-a-chronic-dog-skin-problem.html03063693ba6c5b2dc6189d5133c0a8e3Reader Question: How to Diagnose a Chronic Dog Skin Problem I love my dog! Rebel is a great 15-year-old English Cocker with chronic skin problems all Wed, 7 Jun 2017 09:03:18 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/does-my-golden-retriever-have-a-skin-infection.html21d433aba42ebac8e1adb3084d226e8fReader Question on Possible Skin Infection Followed by Suggestion From Our Vet I was out of town for 3 days and when I came back I noticed a scab about Sun, 14 May 2017 13:15:07 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/can-you-help-with-my-dogs-cloudy-eye-problem.htmlb5b03a4cf93022e70ae439581694b32dReader Question on Cloudy Eye Followed by Suggestion From Our Vet We bought our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (female), Teal, at Pet Land in June or July Sun, 14 May 2017 13:08:39 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/cancer-in-dogs.html310261e7a4e2db6bff24d8f44221d288This guide provides information on the symptoms and treatment options for the many forms of canine cancer and provides additional resources such as clinical trials. Sat, 6 May 2017 09:46:31 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/does-my-dog-have-canine-fungus-or-mange.html6638d5ec6524d2e6c84f0fcac8385791Reader Question on Treatment for Skin Sores Followed by Suggestion From Our Vet My dog is a female 4-year-old Formosan Mountain Dog. She just came out Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:37:46 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-cancer-diet.html044b0c366431c258d96355c343e87913Recommendations for commercial and homemade canine cancer diets. Review the latest research and recommendations for dog cancer diets. Thu, 16 Feb 2017 11:33:06 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dark-growth-on-dogs-rear-right-paw.htmlea838f1b1164f15e090510fde99ca842Can you tell me what this growth is on my dog's foot? He has been licking it. My dog is 9 years old, a Chorkie, a bit overweight and is on a diet now Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:50:08 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/cyst-on-dachshund-stomach.htmlbb9c04e3b238f777a18fbe3a6655ea0eReader Question: Treatment for a dog skin cyst or mass. About 2 - 3 days ago, I noticed this uneven growth near his little pipi (neutered). It is right Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:33:47 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-hemangiopericytoma-tumor-diagnosis-and-prognosis.htmlb76b6f4ac988cb2366c61ea68232a294Reader Question: Does my dog have a cancerous tumor? I think my 7-9 year old Basenji has hemangiopericytoma type of cancer. She has a large growth subcutaneous Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:51:59 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/does-my-dog-have-cushings-disease.html461f1f62161d7116e643afa48ac8b7ddReader Question: Does my beloved Golden have Cushings Disease? My dog Chip is 8 and is thirsty all the time, eats the same, pants and seems very ill Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:44:52 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/treating-black-on-dog-skin.htmlabcaaf7f92608dfe09a64aa8f266ff54 Reader Question: How do I treat and diagnose dark spots on dog skin that are only partially responding to treatment Hi Dr. Coates, I adopted a 10 pound Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:23:01 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/lesions-under-dogs-eyes.html393ffe1ef6d9834fad3b23e7f04b872eReader Question: What is causing lesions under my dog's eyes? I have a solid white, deaf boxer/american bulldog. She developed brown spots on her skin Mon, 21 Mar 2016 17:38:08 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-giardia-treatment.htmle5a8bc7bfa9a461c302e4e3892ddd3e7Conventional and natural dog giardia treatment approaches. Steps for avoiding reoccurence along with recommended natural and prescription medications. Fri, 1 Jan 2016 18:51:54 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/giardia-in-dogs.html7d083e26bb1b22256c55708b6b90e412A guide to Giardia in dogs. Learn about the diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of canine giardia in adults and puppies. Fri, 1 Jan 2016 17:56:53 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/diet-for-a-dog-with-inflammatory-bowel-disease.htmla1697b6909c553b17318aeb0171f0f65Reader Question: Best diet for IBD in dogs My 9 year old Bichon has been diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel disease. In the past 1 1/2 years, it has been Fri, 1 Jan 2016 17:36:37 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dislocated-eye-in-dog.htmla8f6ca1504e8f266bd9aa62346bb1b4dHow to Treat A Dislocated Dog Eye Hello, My dog recently is experiencing a very nasty problem and I was wondering if you could help me out. He is a Fri, 27 Nov 2015 17:15:17 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-vaccination-schedule.html0fe11fd693fad9d05d5bc2c2491512b2Follow this dog vaccination schedule. Learn about the core (required) and non core dog vaccine suggested by the AAHA now. Free brochure. Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:16:21 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-lice1.htmlbcf090ea2b62b4a988f14a08e86bcd98Reader Question: Last night I saw a very small wiggly little insect on my dog when I was checking him for fleas. It was about 1/8 to 1/4 in. long maybe Thu, 1 Oct 2015 17:12:51 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/treating-a-dog-skin-growth.htmlb990d89a1a67ac21f6eedda6e1a4f1f6Reader Question: I have a 9 y/o Rhodesian Ridgeback, with a solid, round, black, dime sized, mobile (not fixed to anything deep), raised growth on his Thu, 1 Oct 2015 17:02:26 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-ear-plugs.html21dfe459fc674183582f216574ec308cRecommended dog ear plugs recommendations for protection from noise (fireworks, hunting, planes) or water (swimming). Video and pictures. Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:16:26 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/labrador-third-eye-lid-inflammation-normal-or-a-problem.html8558aa73ac4eb456cfd137ca37d4c169Reader Question: Are Red Dog Eyes a Problem at Night? I just adopted a beautiful, 6 year old, black lab mix from a local shelter. Since she is my first Wed, 8 Jul 2015 10:09:47 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-skin-tumors.htmlebb7bb5bd4f7dbfb94a9f331773a02d2This guide explores the diagnosis and treatment of dog skin tumors and various treatment options. Review pictures and tips. Sat, 4 Jul 2015 19:29:00 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-urinary-tract-infection.html763c2dd5fc8a1d38558bd1d7f2cd2097Guide to canine urinary tract infection signs and treatment.. Learn what to expect from your vet. Dog UTI prevention tips. Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:26:50 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-adrenal-glands.html363f4f9bed2c4035f7021253d0efcea9Read about the role of the adrenal glands and adrenal tumors in triggering conditions such as Cushing's disease and Addison's disease. Tue, 2 Jun 2015 11:55:02 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-heart-murmur.htmlb9d44f801c510f912d088d5dc3d2a068Guide to the Dog heart murmur. Learn about types of canine heart murmurs, grading, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Breed predispositions. Tue, 2 Jun 2015 10:36:55 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-knee-injuries.htmla2f385b3ca9afc39828bc4c2f286f7faDog knee injuries and their treatment. Infomration on common causes and dog knee problem treatment approaches. Thu, 28 May 2015 23:53:13 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-eye-ulceration-and-red-dot.html65e75648fe353f0a51e7cfe74321ed6cOur dog had a minor eye ulceration and was given eye ointment for treatment. Approximately 4 days later, he developed what appeared to be a scab on his Thu, 28 May 2015 23:46:44 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-fecal-incontinence.html21b2fcb0e12d8738a289727cb78a98b8Canine fecal incontinence guide. Understand the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of fecal and bowel incontinence in dogs. Thu, 28 May 2015 16:44:22 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/home-remedies-dog-ear-mites.htmle43b9fd94fc625ca5ee14ec6ac9c2ecbHome remedies dog ear mites can be an effective way to treat mites in the outer ear. Several home remedies for canine ear mites are described here. Thu, 28 May 2015 15:28:11 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/cloudiness-in-dog-eyes.html3ac60e7d33a2afe1eb05851f2d58898bReader Question and Vet Response: Cloudy Dog Eyes My dog Ginger is starting to have cloudiness in both eyes. She has is about 11 years old. She has never Wed, 20 May 2015 14:06:50 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/red-bumps-on-dog-stomach.html8a73ec407e96b1e9b5f002a32505789fReader Question: Pimples on dog stomach My dog has developed several red bumps on his groin area (and one on his chest) in the last couple of days. They Wed, 20 May 2015 13:07:35 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-glaucoma-can-progress-to-blindness-in-24-hours.html81d2ca78f3595d3c8bb42e3ccb6debacOur 8 yr old Saint Bernard, Clara is a goofy, spoiled member of our family. One Sunday morning, after attending church we noticed that she looked like Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:08:45 -0400 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-with-diarrhea.html1099437e54a7593b4fc4fdf17c2982c3This guide discusses diarrhea in dogs and what it can be caused by such as parasites, infection etc. Also discussed are treatment options. Tue, 3 Feb 2015 21:00:32 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-arthritis.htmle797823499016627461fac11aad72124Guide to canine arthritis. Podcast, pictures and FREE brochures on home and prescription medications and pain relief options. Free brochure and fact sheet. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:22:42 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-anal-gland-problems-and-urination.html9c2cdb62dc1841efe8cf2cbab52a8f23Would very full anal glands prevent a small female poodle from completely emptying her bladder and thus lead to regression in house training? Vet Comments Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:01:35 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/dog-anal-glands-that-constantly-drain.htmlc6351ea506f84cb667867eaf2574450bAfter going to vet yesterday and finding out our Catahoula/Great Dane does not have impacted anal glands, there is still an anal gland fluid that is draining Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:00:23 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/canine-anal-gland-problems-and-hyperthyroidism.htmld0232699c7ec7d1bc07adb4227feb930Our dog is being treated with antibiotics and warm compresses for an enlarged anal gland. As part of her assessment, significant weight loss was found Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:58:54 -0500 https://www.dog-health-handbook.com/treatment-for-hypothyroidism-in-dogs.html4970403107c30d421531078bed92ff50The vets found protein and blood in the urine and that the soloxin had no effect on the thyriod. She is now coughing up green flem and balding still symmetrically Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:57:47 -0500