Forum: Health & Nutrition

My puppy has a really bad dry skin and hair loss under his front legs ,belly and back.... This is a first for me... Help needed and wanted.........:wagtail: I feed him Purina One and dog chow ......Only 1 puppy of 4.... Can I get some help

Anyone got any experience with this?

Does anybody have any opinions on nature's recipe kibble?

When should you switch your bitches food when you see that she is pregnant? Are should you switch foods at all? If you are feeding a high quality kibble already is there any need to switch up from that high quality kibble? Just asking basically.

Dog dementia helps search for human cure Published: 6:06PM Thursday May 16, 2013 Source: AAP Scientists are hoping dogs with dementia will help them devise a treatment for people suffering from the condition. Ageing canines with symptoms such as memory loss and disorientation are...

As spring approaches, we tend to look forward to the end of winter and the rebirth of the earth. Snow melts, trees begin to bud, baby birds and bunnies abound, and sprigs of new plants begin pushing through the earth. We can't wait to spend time outdoors. Your pet may be as excited as you to...

She is about 10 weeks old, I am not a fan of keeping dogs fat. The last couple of fosters left quickly or they were fuzzy and a little plumper. Should I let a little rib be visible or up the feed a little bit more so she packs on a little more fat for now?

sorry if this has already been discussed, my mutt keeps tearing up his beds and i found kuranda beds website looking for a more chew proof bed. are the kuranda beds as durable and chew proof as they make out and worth the price? the website says they are good for the joints aswell. thanks for any...

Anybody ever used safe guard on a pregnant bitch??

Euthanasia drugs and procedures Though it may sound morbid to say so, euthanasia is an art and a science. And although we would all like it to be a "beautiful death," it is not always as easy to achieve as one would think. It takes a lot of practice and attention to detail to get euthanasia...

I searched... Are there any members feeding wild hog to their dogs? I did see this: KXII - HomePage - Headlines but it seems if it is taken care of properly there shouldn't be any issues

Natura pet food and treat recall 2013 Posted: Apr 23, 2013 3:32 PM EDT Updated: Apr 23, 2013 3:36 PM EDT By MYFOX NEW YORK STAFF MYFOXNY.COM -Natura Pet Products is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of dry pet foods because of the risk of Salmonella contamination. The expanded...

What are the primary causes of skin infections in our dogs? My dog has a skin infection on his belly according to our vet, just wanting to know what could have possibly caused it. A friend of mine has said that pitbulls are prone to this type of infection/rash, any thoughts?

Feeding the Lactating Bitch Feeding pups is the hardest job a mum can do. That is why a lactating bitch, at peak lactation, with a large litter of pups...can eat as much as she wants! It is imperative that top quality food should be continually available. By top quality food, we are referring to...

Dental implants have gained popularity in use in humans and more recently, even dogs started to benefit of such a treatment. A dental implant is applied if the dog has a missing tooth and has a difficult time eating. The procedure is pricey and many pet owners will consider less expensive...

Canine Parvovirus Canine parvovirus is an acute, highly contagious disease of dogs that was first described in the early 1970s. The virus has a tendency to attack rapidly reproducing cells, such as those lining the gastrointestinal tract. The virus is shed in large amounts in the stools of...