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    Want my dog healthy should she be taking vitamins?

    I have a 5 yr old maltese who eats ok but cN definitely do with more nutrients I think or more of a balance. I would love to give her some type of liquid multivitamin, any suggestions if there's some that's one and done or do you need a few supplements to truly keep then healthy I read about...
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    Realistically, what will a behaviorist do that my regular vet cannot?

    Hey everyone! Ill try to keep this brief because so much has happened with my pups in the past year. But i Would love to hear from people who have had successful experiences after visiting a behaviorist when it's felt like all else has failed. I have a very... unhappy beagle/foxhound mix named...
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    Room smells like dog even when everything is clean????

    Idk if this is the right place but I have nothing left. I’m about to wash the ceiling and see if that helps. I have that fake wood floor shi. No carpet, no dirty laundry. I’ll put her cloth and rope toys and leashes in air tight boxes. I’ll clean sheets and blankets and her bed. I’ll bathe her...
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    Lump underneath incision after my puppy got spayed

    Hi, My dog was spayed two weeks ago today, should I be concerned that there is a lump underneath the cut? https://ibb.co/gZXkZNB https://ibb.co/zVvsbzP https://ibb.co/Cw7xhHy Species: dog • Age: 8 months • Sex/Neuter status: females • Breed: Chihuahua • Body weight: 12 pounds History: spayed...
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    My dog has a rash on the forehead that wont go away

    Breed: Siberian Husky, 8 years old. 80 pounds. Male, neutered He has had a weird rash that started on his lips and it cured.He had allergies on his eyes and a rash around his eyes/forehead. His eyes were cured with NeoPoly-Dex Oph Susp Drops 5m but the forehead rash continued.He now takes...
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    Need urgent advice!

    Hi everyone. I have a 5 month old golden retriever and we recently got his blood work done and found out he has high “Alkaline Phosphatase” and today he got a abdomen x-ray (he ate a piece of cloth and we wanted to make sure he completely threw it out :-P). We sent the x-ray to the vet and he...
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    Best way to get my dog to eat sedative capsules

    My dog Samson, is a 3 year old Boerboel X Rhodesian mix. I have to give him 8 Capsules (4 Gabepentin and 4 Trazadone to get him sedated for his X-Ray. The trouble is, whenever i give him it with food, he chews the food, bites the tablet. taste the powder and spits it out. Is there any tricks...
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    Recommendations for boarding/kennels in the Kent, U.K. area for dog with bite history?

    I’ve been struggling to find suitable care for my dog when I’m away since I got him 18 months ago. This is made almost impossible now he has a bite history, not because there aren’t lots of well-meaning people on various apps who are blinded by his cuteness and say they can cope, but because I...
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    Dog Won’t Eat Her Food, Had Diarrhea, Vomited Once

    My dog (9mo, F) hasn’t eaten since yesterday morning, and this morning, she vomited once around 7:00 AM. She also was having diarrhea 2 days ago, but her BM’s have since gone back to normal. It’s likely she ate something she shouldn’t have in the yard, as she does have an affinity for eating...
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    To those who got a 2nd dog; how long did it take the pair to bond and start interacting in a friendly way ?

    Recently got a 5 month (F) pup, our older dog is 6 years old (M). It’s been a week they do not interact or play. Our elder dog is not v socialised and recently got him neutered. They play with us individually, but not with each other. Worried ….is it normal, all the utube videos of this I ve...
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    Getting a 5 month puppy need advice on what to feed him

    Hi y’all my mom and I are gonna adopt a 5 month puppy soon and I’m not quite sure what to feed him since I haven’t had a puppy since I was 7 for reference I feed my current dog the Kirkland brand dog food that’s the lamb rice and veggie formula. I’d really appreciate it if you guys could point...
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    Anxious dog?

    I have 3 dogs. My chihuahua (W) and pit mix (C) have been together forever and are best friends. W will stand on the couch while C stands on the floor and they will play this way. Recently we got custody of my partner’s grandmother’s dog. It was supposed to be on a temporary basis. But that was...
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    Does anyone have a plan for I they get pulled over by a cop with a human reactive dog in the car?

    I don't own a reactive dog myself, but I run a petsitting business and two of my favorite clients are reactive. The owners of both dogs have told me I'm the only one they can ever trust to watch their dogs for safety, and it's true. Both dogs adore me, but have bite histories, and when...
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    My moms dog is trying to attack my dog and I need help

    (South Carolina) I (20f) apologize for this being so long, I just REALLY need help. My mom woke me up a half hour ago saying "OP, OP COME GET YOUR DOG QUICK!" My mom was laying down on the couch, my dog, B (almost 2 years old, female, my moms dogs daughter) at her feet and her dog, Z (4-5 years...
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    Is my dog the problem?

    Background: My 2.5 y/o Aussie has been great around other dogs since his adoption at 6 months old. I have a 11 y/o very well behaved Spaniel as well, and he is not territorial with toys/food/beds with her (or other dogs for that matter). We haven’t been to a dog park in ~5 months, but before...
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    Puppy walking in C shape since grooming

    We took our 16 week old Maltipoo for her first grooming 3 days ago, hoping we could just get rid of a few inches but sadly she had some matting (my fault) so the groomer advised to shave her off all the way. The whole procedure was super stressful for her- she was crying and barking the entire...
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    Chew toy for dog who loves tennis balls?

    I have a 6 y/o male gsd. He absolutely loves chewing on tennis balls. He likes to put the whole thing in his mouth and scronch on it. He quickly tears them up. Is there a toy thats tennis ball sized (maybe a little larger to avoid choking) that is durable and will replicate that feeling for...
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    dog license?

    i’m bringing my dog to the beach soon and i was reading the rules for the boardwalk and i saw something about having a dog license i have never heard of this? i looked it up and in my state it’s a thing it says u can get a fine if u don’t have one and u have to get it renewed every year but i...
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    Help/Advice needed

    We’ve recently taken in a pup from a relative and what we know is: Shes a short leg Jack Russell about 4-5 months old (vet estimated 24 weeks) after weaning she was kept in a shed with 2-3 20min breaks in the garden/day. Until 2 days before collection she was with at least 1 littermate but then...
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    BAT or engage-disengage game preference

    Hi fellow reactive dog guardians, I am curious as to what this community prefers in general, the BAT technique or doing the engage-disengage game. From my understanding, BAT is more of a 'philosophy' where you let the dog explore on their own and make the decisions. On the other hand...
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