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My dog prefers to drink from a pond than her bowl
We have a large fish pond, 20 foot long by 6 foot long, it was man made, but by not by using a premade mould, by using layers of heavy duty plastic and careful placement of rocks (I am not entirely ...
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When is it safe to take my dog out to the park?
My puppy is six weeks old and has only had her first vaccination. I want to start socialising her with other dogs and people, but don't want her to catch any nasty canine diseases.
When is it safe ...
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How often and long should I walk my puppy?
My puppy is seven weeks old, we have been playing with her and getting her used to running around with a collar and lead. She quite enjoys coming for walks, even with the lead on.
Aside from issues ...
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Make life easier for motion sick dog when traveling?
I have a two year old adult dog that tends to get motion sick when traveling via car. Short trips to the park are OK, but trips longer than 20 minutes are problematic.
Normally, we don't feed him at ...
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Does a dog's pink or white skin need special care?
I have noticed there's a dog with white fur and pink skin on her belly, under her fur and on her nose. Her skin is paler than most dogs I have noticed with black fur.
Is this pink skin more ...
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How can I stop my dogs from scooting / dragging their butts?
I currently have 3 dogs and all of them will periodically scoot their butts, slam their butts hard on the ground, and drag themselves. When it happens, I know their anal glands are bothering them and ...
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How can I ensure that homemade dog food is healthy for my dog?
I am interested in getting my dog on a more natural diet.
I've been wondering whether homemade dog food is safe and healthy for my dog.
Which specific vitamins & minerals should I ensure are ...
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How can I deionize water to prevent brown eye stains on my dog?
I'm trying to prevent the annoying, brown, tear-stained eye areas my Bichon puppy acquires. For those unfamiliar, this looks something like:
This article explains that these stains are commonly ...
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Can I use human medicine on dogs?
Sometimes our doctor advises us to use to use human medicines for our dogs. For example, when my sister's Labrador was small, the doctor advised us to administer children's syrup for stomach disorder. ...
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Why do dogs eat grass?
I have always been told that dogs eat grass because they have upset stomachs. My dogs, however, eat grass every single time they go outside. I constantly need to remind them that grass is not for ...
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What is the ideal frequency and time to feed my 11-year-old bichon frisé?
I have an 11-year-old Bichon Frisé. She is in good shape (8.9kg) and eats mostly ration. Exceptions include occasional tiny pieces of carrot (she loves it!) and some dog chews (only whites) 3-4 times ...
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What bad breath solutions exist for dogs?
Specialized canine toothpaste is expensive. Can anyone recommend an alternative to brushing with toothpaste to cure a dog's bad breath?
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What can I do for a dog with really dry skin
I have a 15 year old Pekingese that we rescued about 5 years ago. He has always had food and drug allergies and we have been careful about what shampoos we use, and what we let him eat. Over the ...
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Are there any health or behavioral issues specific to tripod (3-legged) dogs?
There is a very sweet dog at the shelter that was in an accident and only has 3 legs. Are there any specific behavioral or health issues I should take into account when deciding whether or not to ...
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Whether and how to minimise physical activity of female dog immediately following desexing operation?
For the initial days following a de-sexing operation, vets often instruct an owner to try to minimize a female dog's physical activity. There might be, for example, 10 days between the operation and ...
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Is it safe for a dog to drink water from a stream?
We have a small stream that cuts through our yard. The dog enjoys drinking from it frequently, even when he has a source of fresh water (from the kitchen sink) nearby.
Is it safe? If not, is there a ...
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How much food should I be giving my dog to maintain his weight?
When my wife and I met, she had a 30lb (13.6 kg) pug.
After a lot of hard work and dieting (and training my wife not to overindulge the dog), he lost 10lbs (4.6 kg) in 6 years. I am concerned he is ...
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What are the healthiest foods I can feed my small dog? [closed]
There are a lot of reports about bad dog food, but seldom a credible one on healthy dog foods.
What are the best things I can feed my dog to make sure she lives a long healthy life ?
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Is corn based food bad for my dog?
I've read that corn based food could be harmful to dogs. Is this true? If so, what would be a good alternative?
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