Months ago my boss took her Mastiff to the vet because of an oozing inflamed foot. They did surgery because they thought it was a tumor, turned out not to be. It's been infected and not healing ever since. They've tried antibiotics and special washes and vet specialists and nothing works. Today...

I was interested in adopting 3 hamsters from someone. they posted on craigslist that they have 6 syrian and dwarf hamsters available. I was wondering if three in a cage is okay? I have a crittertrail 3 and plan on buying some attachable rooms. what is the limit, if any, for amount of...

Does anyone have experience with this? My chihuahua reverse sneezes but lately it has been happening a lot more often. Is it affected maybe by dryness in the air? I feel so bad for her when it happens but it doesn't seem to bother her too much. Lately, she has been following it up with a gag...

So... out of boredom and curiosity what your pet list. I mean what pets do you want or really like and wish you could have etc... I have a hugish list ... ha ha ha what am I talking about, I have a binder of pets i would like. These are pets I know I can get in Canada (Canadian Breeder...

I'm in the process of changing theirs diet from Purina One Puppy to a raw meat diet. I was just curious what others fed their dogs and if anyone does the raw meat diet.

The Backyard Breeder and Puppymiller's Big Book of Old Excuses 1. When called on bad breeding practices, ALWAYS claim that you are merely an innocent posting as a favor to a friend or family member. 2. Point out that everybody you know breeds this way, therefore it must be okay. 3. Claim...

:confused:I was wondering some things about dogs and how long you have to feed a puppy puppy chow and things along the lines of any training tips for a beagle to stay in his home yard without building a fence or useing an electric collar/fence:bundance: and my friends rabbit likes to "play dead"...

What was your very first pet? Did you get to choose it and if so why did you choose that kind of pet? What is a happy memory about your very first pet that brings a great big smile :D to your face?

I am wondering if any one else has had this same problem..... since my VET seems to be at a loss. I have three dogs - the youngest is 3.5 yrs old and she usually goes thru a very strange time of not eating for 1-2 weeks every 6 months..... and during this time she acts like she is a little...

Can you tell the difference? The Designer Dog breed quiz--can you tell which is which? I got a 28%. Funny how they look so much alike, yet some people have spent hundreds of dollars on a dog they could have just adopted.

I was doing some yard work today and this man was biking past my yard. He stops to ask questions about Phoenix and how much I would sell her for. I was like ummmm nothing, she's not for sale. He starts making all these offers and telling me how beautiful she was and stuff. I agreed that she is...

News Article This is my feedback that I posted: I am very happy to hear the government is taking a step towards reducing the pet population, however, I think pet owners should have to purchase a license to breed. Thereafter, the pet should only be allowed a certain number of births per life...

I don't think I have posted on here about finally getting my puppy - so I thought it was due time. :D A short background - For the last 8 years I have lived in a moble home park where dogs are not allowed. For the last 6 years I have been actively trying to get this rule abolished. I spent...

Please Read and Comment . . :twocents: . . . But we would prefer that you take action::rant: _________________________________________________________ Dog Custody Battle Creates Uproar Edythe Jensen The Arizona Republic Apr. 19, 2007 07:53 AM Joanne Williams wants her aged golden...

Hey all im new :giggle: and i have two 8 week old pups called Jangles and Talulah :D i will have pics up soon. i just wanted to know... what age is the best to get the female... fixed? im new at this puppy lark ^_^ my mum told everyone i had twins and they all sent me congratulations cards...

Does anyone know if Schnauzers have a lot of eye problems? Indy has a lot of gunk in his eyes some days which we clean, but just recently he has had loads and his eyes are red and the bottom lid is droopy. We phoned the vet and she gave us some cream and told us to go in if it wasnt better in a...

I wanted any suggestions to keep my puppy busy!! I'm starting to have a hard time with lately just when he was getting better!:rolleyes: He is about 7-8 months now and hes big and hyper lol! He LOVES his bully bones, but there expensive and now he goes through them in a few hours! I also...

My son is considering adopting a Jack Russel puppy or even a Jack Russel Mix from Rescue if he can find one. We are wondering if anyone has one in thier family and can give us information regarding personality and temperment. Particularly around small children. I have always heard they were...

First a reminder of all the background information: Colleen's eyes drain onto her face; one side worse than the other. One of the vets at the animal hospital we use has seen many collies and shelties (as well as many small breed dogs, including her own two poodles) with a genetic "defect" that...

:wave: hi y'all, My sweet boy will be 1 yr old on Sunday Oct 22. I was wondering, when is a puppy no loger considered a puppy? Is there a generally accepted age for all dogs or is it more breed specific? You know I'll still call him "my sweet puppy". I'd just like to know when he is...