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Broken radius and ulna in 3 YO hairless chinese crested, what to do when it seems the vet is pushing expensive surgery.

Tue, Oct 13th 2009, 08:26 GMT

My hairless chinese crested broke his front right leg, radius and ulna clean through, but not through the skin and the uber expensive ER Vet suggests surgery (I am taking him to my regular vet tomorrow). Is surgery a must or is splinting and immobilizing for 6-8 weeks sufficient? Regardless he will have to be crated for 6-8 weeks. Thanks! Scooter's Mom

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Scooter
IN Alternative Treatments ON Oct 13th
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PLEASE HELP!!!

Thu, Oct 8th 2009, 11:32 GMT

There is something wrong with sunny's nose. I posted pictures of it in on my page so please take a look. If it doesn't clear up in a couple of days I will take him to the vet but I would like to have your opinoin. If you have any Questions please Paw mail me. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!

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Sunny
IN Alternative Treatments ON Oct 8th
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My dog was just in heat in August of 2009. We have already established the fact that she has a extra large vagina from a

Sat, Sep 12th 2009, 08:51 GMT

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Chaos
IN Alternative Treatments ON Sep 12th
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Has anyone else tried the Rescue Remedy pet formula

Wed, Aug 26th 2009, 08:39 GMT

I have tried it with Rusty, and it gave him terrible diarrhea. After looking at the ingredients, I'm wondering whether the problem was the flower essences themselves, or the glycerin that they are in. (That is the difference between the human and pet formulas - the human formula is in alcohol.) I am trying to decide whether to try using the human formula, or to try rubbing it on the inside of his ear (this is a suggestion on their website) where it can be absorbed by the many blood vessels without going through the digestive tract and possibly causing an upset. Just wondering what other pups' experience has been. Thanks!

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Rusty
TAGGED rescueremedy, anxiety, pet, human IN Alternative Treatments ON Aug 26th
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I asked yesterday about my moms older poodle not being able to poop i was told to give her a little milk and also get a

Fri, Aug 21st 2009, 05:21 GMT

can of pumkin puree i went and got my mom a can of pumkin 100% pure calabaza-pure is this what ya'll meant or where can you find just the puree.Thank you all so much for your help.Rita in SC

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Dabo
TAGGED whatispumkinpureetogiveapoodletopoop IN Alternative Treatments ON Aug 21st
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my dog flaps her ears alot and digs at them. no odor and no mites. what can it be and what do i do?

Fri, Aug 21st 2009, 04:29 GMT

ASKED BY Guest 756258 IN Alternative Treatments ON Aug 21st
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are there any home remedies you can try for a dog whose recently gotten a cloudy eye?

Mon, Aug 17th 2009, 01:00 GMT

My Miniature Schnauzer turned 2yrs old this summer. She did have ear mites i believe in her left ear and we got her some drops and used and now her ear is fine. I was out of town all last week and went to pick her up and noticed now that she's got a cloudy left eye. I don't know if the left ear that was infected or if it was ear mites had anything to do with the left eye now being cloudy, but wondering if anyone knows a home remedy to try first before dishing out the vet bill? I had surgery 5 wks ago and still off work from it, so my husband and i are trying to go the cheapest way to fix her up. she doesn't seem to be effected by it right now, but i don't want to wait til she is to do something.

ASKED BY Guest 252378 IN Alternative Treatments ON Aug 17th
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My 3 yr old chihuaua has bee seizing for over 40 min now. I dn't hve money 2 take 2 an emrgcy vet Is thre n e home remdy

Sat, Aug 8th 2009, 13:12 GMT

She's been drooling and her muscles are tighting. I don't know what to do. I'm trying not to panic but its hard. I need a vet but like I stated I don't have the money. What can I give her frm my house. She's seized before but never this long. PLEASE HELP

ASKED BY Guest 217078 TAGGED chihuahua, seizing, overmin, homeremedy IN Alternative Treatments ON Aug 8th
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Any suggestions on supplements to help delay the development on knee and hip issues?

Thu, Aug 6th 2009, 05:02 GMT

a seven year old beagle x dachshund mix accompanies me.. the Dr. said she has clicking in her left leg during her annual exam. just curious to see if anyone has had any luck pretreasting these type of symptoms.

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Cinnamon
TAGGED health, veterinary, supplements IN Alternative Treatments ON Aug 6th
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Dog Bones (the ones dogs don't eat). How long does it take for bones to heal.

Tue, Jul 14th 2009, 11:49 GMT

Thirteen weeks ago, Buster, a 110 pound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was hit by a car and the two bones in his front leg were broken (if he were human it would be the two between the wrist and the elbow). Twelve weeks ago they put a plate with nine screws on the large one and aligned the smaller one to mend. He's been in a cage (large kennel in my living room ) and we've been putting a ramp up and down on the back stairs to get him out for a walk. I was supposed to call the vet after 6 weeks to set up for an x-ray on the eighth week to see how it was healing. After two animal hospitals and $8000, to take this x ray they will have to put him under and that hospital is in the next state . I'm figuring the cost of this x-ray to be $400 to $600. I don't want to sound cold but I can't spend anymore money on him right now, and it healed the way it healed (do an operation if it didn't heal properly?). Do you think 12 weeks was enough heal time to get rid of the cage and ramp? Thank you.

ASKED BY Guest 818838 IN Alternative Treatments ON Jul 14th
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diarhea

Mon, Jul 6th 2009, 18:00 GMT

do valerian or chamomile cause diarhea?

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♥Kady♥
IN Alternative Treatments ON Jul 7th
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right shoulder muscle pain in my gsd

Mon, Jul 6th 2009, 03:37 GMT

My gsd is 5.5 months old and has been lame for a week we clipped his front toe nails the next day he was limping.The pain seems to be in his right shoulder.I have given him baby asprin with little or no help with the pain.

ASKED BY Guest 781758 IN Alternative Treatments ON Jul 6th
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my small poodle has been licking her urinary opening constantly for the past 2 days. It is also red & swollen.

Fri, Jul 3rd 2009, 11:06 GMT

she has been spayed, so I know that she isnt in heat. Is there anything that I can get over the counter to relieve her misery.....

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Cindy
IN Alternative Treatments ON Jul 3rd
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my dog eubie just threw up, he wont come out of his cage, wont even wag his tail, and he seems sad :(

Thu, Jun 11th 2009, 19:12 GMT

im really worried coz he might be sick and i dont have time to take him to the vet and im wondering if there's anything i could do or there's any medicine i can make him drink :(

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eubie
IN Alternative Treatments ON Jun 12th
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my dog eubie just threw up, he wont come out of his cage, wont even wag his tail gasping like he's out of air and looks

Thu, Jun 11th 2009, 19:10 GMT