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May 3, 2011
Our 1-year-old dog has food related allergies. Our vet recommended a new Science Diet food-z allergy formula. What do you think?
I have an English Mastiff that is 1 yr. old. Ever since he was 7 months old we have been in & out the vet's office. He has been on medicine this whole time & he chews on his feet. The vet now thinks Hank has a food allergy. She wants me to put him a new Science Diet food--Z allergy formula. Hank eats about a 20lb. bag a week. This food costs $40.00 a bag. Please help!!
Keri
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May 3, 2011
My dog was shaved in May and the hair has not grown back. Can you help me?
I hope you can answer my question. I have a Golden Retriever that is two years old. Last May (2000) I had her shaved for the summer and her hair was almost completely back by the end of September. This May (2001) I also had her shaved for the summer and it is barely coming back. The only thing that I know that is different is that she has been on Prednisone for Allergies since last December. Do you think that is possible? Or could there be some other reason? Thank you for your help.
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May 3, 2011
I think I got screwed by a breeder. She told me the parents of my dog had good hips and I now I have a pup with a bad hip. Should I expect my money back?
Ed, great site. I am writing to ask your opinion on my situation. I have a 10 month old female GSD, great temperament and drive. There is one serious problem.
She has severe dysplasia in her right hip. She is going to Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine on Dec 12 for a total hip replacement. She has had numerous x rays and I agree with the doctors course of treatment. We had wanted to try the TPO procedure. However the hip was too bad to work with so Total Hip replacement is ...
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May 3, 2011
I have an eight month old GSD that has already begun to experience hip problems. What would be the best course of action to do what is right for the dog?
Ed,
I have an eight month old GSD that has already begun to experience hip problems. In your opinion, what would be the best course of action to do what is right for the dog? Thank you for your time.
Chad
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May 3, 2011
My son has a mini Schnauzer that spins almost obsessively. Could this be a food problem?
Hi Cindy,
I have not visited your site in a year (when I used it extensively for information on training for our rescue dog). Today I am intrigued by the dehydrated food info. My son has a mini schnauzer (1 yr old) with a very bad spinning problem...that is jumping up from a relaxed state ...spinning as if chasing her tail or trying to sniff her bottom....then sniffing the floor where she was just sitting. It is very sad to see this little girl obsessively spin sometimes for hours. There a...
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May 3, 2011
My 14 month old GSD favors a back leg after playing. The vet put her on Rimadyl. Is there another supplement that I can put her on that will help?
I have a 14 month old GSD that has been favoring one of its back legs after playing ball or running. I took the dog to the vet and they do not believe that is her hip they think it is her knee. Also, the one knees is bigger on the bad leg (it sticks out father then the normal leg) they gave me Rimadyl for 7 days she was fine while she was on it. I have read on your web site where you talk about the problems of Rimadyl and I am taking her to the vet tomorrow and don't want to give her any ...
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May 3, 2011
My 2 year old GSD has shifting lameness. Do you have any experience with this or any suggestions for me?
My German shepherd is 2 1/2 year old, and he has shifting lameness. It starts in his front then shift to the left rear, then goes back to the front. I have never seen nothing like. The Vet has given him doxycycline tables 100 mg, Deramaxx 100 mg for tick born illness. We have him on Clucosamine Chondroitin. Being that you see some many shepherds have you ever seen such? I know that you are not a Vet. Have you ever experience that in any you've dealt with? I won't bother you again with this.
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May 3, 2011
I have never had my 5 year old GSD's hips X rayed because I have been told there are risks to anesthesia. Should I bite the bullet and get it done anyway?
I have a German Shep. that is 5 years in Oct. I have not had his hips x-rayed because all my friends in training class say anesthetics have risk! He runs agility, I keep jumps low most of the time (18 to 20) inches. He has never shown any sign of a problem, all of the dogs in his pedigree for 5 generations, are breed surveyed except 1. I give a very good Glucosamine supplement. The A frame is 5ft. 6 in., and I think pushing 93 lbs. up that is a pretty good test. The vet says if there is a pro...
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May 3, 2011
My dog has Pano and I'm wondering if you can give any advice or insight to the situation before I bring him to the vet.
I have a 13 month old GSD half German/American blood lines. His parents are both champion show line dogs. The other day during out fetch the ball session Zeus began to favor his left leg. His appetite is unchanged and he does not have a fever however, I have noticed there is now some limping. I called the breeder and she took a look at him. She has over 35 years experience raising and breeding champion GSD's. She explained to me that it appears to be "Pano" and to simply keep an eye...
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May 3, 2011
Why do you do hip x-rays when you do them?
I came across your website and was reading your questions and answers about hip xrays, dysplasia, etc. I noticed you mentioned that you prelim your dogs between 6 and 10 months of age. Why those ages?
I prelimed a male weimaraner at 15 months. He came in as mild dysplasia with Subluxation checked off. I called OFA and spoke to the prelim vet, Dr. Keller. He stated that there was No arthritis or change in the ball or socket, but because there was more subluxation in my guys hip...
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May 3, 2011
I put a deposit down for a puppy. When they were born, there were only 3 of them and 1 was a stillborn. Is this a cause for concern? The mother also has pannus.
Thank you so much for all of the work you have put into your web-site, its content has been invaluable to me...My question is, I put a deposit down on a working-line GSD this past summer, and the pups were just born a few weeks ago. The litter had only 3 pups, and one of which was still-born. Is this a cause for concern? Also, the breeder just found out that the bitch has an eye problem called Pannus. Based on my research, I am getting conflicting information about the likelihood of th...
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May 3, 2011
My dog has Babesia and I want to switch him over to a raw diet, but I wasn't happy with what my veteranarian had to say about it. What are your suggestions?
Dear Mr. Ed Frawley,
I have a German Shepherd of 7 month old (65 pound) that has a Babesia infection, I'm feeding with commercial food (Eukanuba), I want to change to a Natural Diet. I asked my Veterinarian but I'm not glad with his answer. Please, can you give me your opinion.
Many thanks for your reply.
Best Regards,
Sergio
Panama
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May 3, 2011
This April, at the age of 2 1/2, our dog was diagnosed with auto immune encephalitis of the vestibular region of her brain. Any suggestions on regaining her confidence?
I have written to you about dog on dog aggression and your advice and video were quite helpful and effective. My dog will now sit quietly, off lead, and allow a dog to pass her by without twitching.
Unfortunately, this April, at the age of 2 1/2, she was diagnosed with auto immune encephalitis of the vestibular region of her brain. Since she was in excellent physical condition, young, and of a breed with immense stamina and ability to try, (American Pit Bull Terrier), we decided to attempt...
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May 3, 2011
Our dog is allergic to many different foods and we want to give the best and healthiest raw diet, what are your suggestions?
We recently had our 2 year old dog Jasper (he is a 90 lb. mixed breed rescue) allergy tested due to his serious paw licking (two rounds of antibotics and steriods later his hind paws are still raw). The elisa testing found he is allergic to:
Humans - yes, humans
Turkey - ranked highest
Beef
Pork
Eggs
Milk
wheat
catfish
corn
We want to begin feeding a raw diet to improve his health. Are there any substitutions for eggs? We are currently feeding Eagle Pack Holistic Lamb. The o...
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May 3, 2011
I would like information on sites or from your resources re: Heart worm and flee & tick prevention.
I would like information on sites or from your resources re: Heart worm and flee & tick prevention. I'm no longer comfortable simply applying & giving these preventive medications/insecticides.
Thank you for any assistance re: research or knowledge you can provide.
Ruth
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May 3, 2011
Our pup has been great until recently when he was neutered. Now he urinates in his crate everynight. What could be wrong?
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I spent countless hours on the internet trying to find an answer to a new situation with our 7 month old shi-tzu/cairn terrier mix which we got from a pet store. (I know...we never intended to go this route but it happened for good reason) Upon finding your site, I feel you are the person to talk to, as I agree with your training philosophies.
From day one he had never, ever soiled his crate. (He has however, exhibited submissive urination) Our routine/food...... EVERYTH...
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May 3, 2011
A few years ago our dog started having seizures. Recently, he has woken up a few times and attacked our other dog. Do you have any suggestions about what we can do?
Good morning.
My name is Abby and I am a proud owner of two dogs, black Labrador 'Buster' who is six years old and a German Short-Haired Pointer 'Bodee' who is five. I need your advice for my dog Buster. I do not mind you being blunt or direct with me, for I am desperate for an outside point of view.
Let me start by saying, I love my dogs and I have no children, so my love is strong for my two boys. I do not believe in 'fixing' dogs as long as the owners are responsible and ...
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May 3, 2011
My dog sheds so much every day we pretty much have to vacuum out the kennel daily. Is this normal?
Hi, We have a 10 month old GSD that is in the house. She has her own space in our closet where we have her crate like you did. Every day her crate floor is covered with hair, is this normal. Or can we do something to reduce the shedding in the house other than brushing. We do live in South Dakota where the temp is zero at times and she does go in and out of the house a lot during the day does the change in temp from inside to outside cause extra shedding to. Do you have to vacuum hair da...
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May 3, 2011
For some reason my dog loves my truck. Could there be something wrong and this is why she goes in it so often?
I can't get my 5 year old German Shepherd out of my Mercedes G500 that I purchased last year. From the moment that I get home, she likes to be in the truck. She sleeps in the truck at night until she wants to come inside the house. She has access to the house from the garage. She usually comes in when she wants to eat or go outside through the doggy door or to socialize with us. She is healthy and very energetic. Nothing is wrong with her. I have had her since she was 7 weeks old. We have a h...
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May 3, 2011
Once a week or so I have to raise his tail and relieve his anal glands. The fluid comes out with quite a bit of force. Should I be worried? Is there anything else I can do?
Hi,
I just placed an order by phone. I asked the lady about my problem with my dog and she said maybe Cindy could help me with my question. My dog is a 20 lb poodle mix his anal glands must NEVER empty on their own. Once a week or so I have to raise his tail and relieve them. The fluid comes out with quite a bit of force. I feed him honest kitchen force. He is 2 & 1/2 years old. Should I be worried? Is there anything else I can do??
Thank YOU,
Patti
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