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i have a 7yr old bull mastiff dog he had canker recently and his penis drips pus and blood... by sam (7/8/2006)
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My dog, a large male Rottwieler, age 10, started showing signs of blood at the tip of his... by Billy (4/6/2004)
What would make my dogs penis swollen? by kari (5/29/2006)
What dose it mean when a dogs gums are swollen and black and over the gum.Thanks Pepis. ... by pepis (10/3/2003)
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I have a 10 month old female toy poodle and a 9 month old male toy poodle I went away for... by Jennifer (1/26/2005)
My six month old corgi puppy has a greenish puss like substance coming out of his penis,... by megan (8/21/2006)
What would cause a medium sized sore on my dogs pecker? It's not leaking puss or anything.... by She (2/7/2004)
my female chihuahua\'snipples are swollen and white stuff is coming out of them and she is... by yeida (6/10/2007)
My dog has hard black knots on 2 of her legs, what could this be? by jenny (4/17/2004)
our 2 year old male dog suffers from a chronic penis infection. We have tried antibiotics,... by cris (2/7/2004)
My dog is a 12 year old Brittany Springer Spanial. She had an operation 2 weeks ago to... by knorrtech (1/2/2004)
my dog suddelly died,he started to covulse.then when we went to bury him we noticed he had... by tammy (7/7/2006)
HOW DO I GET MY RAT TERRIOR PUPPY (4 MONTHS)TO STOP NIPING AT OUR CLOTHES SHOES HANGING... by JAN (2/25/2004)
my german shepherd's (7 yrs) nose is very dry and rough. does anyone know anything about... by thekid09 (12/17/2005)
I have a cross between a staff and a pit bull, he is full of problems at the moment as he... by NATT (9/12/2005)
female canine, spayed 16yrs old had bad tooth,sinus infection-given varuis antibiotics-dis... by shawn (1/18/2007)
when do male jack russels start growing hair on their testicles by fabes (1/24/2006)
I have a tibetan spaniel who is 9 years old. Last night he he began acting funny. He was... by Peg (4/12/2006)
My toy poodle female is 8 months old and just finished her first season. We think she may... by Cindi (12/17/2005)
I bred my chihuahua 14 days ago tonight when I got home tonight she was bleeding from her... by lilmissmace (11/4/2006)
My 9 month old boxer has two-toned testicles, they are very dark and one is larger than... by Schulz (6/10/2007)
my doggie bruser is 7 years old , since 1 month he is bleeding from his penis it is on and... by nikhil (4/22/2004)
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I have a pregnant doberman. She has red eys and goo on them? Is this normal? Please... by Lisa (11/21/2005)
I want to know why my year and 1/2 boxer has not went into heat by jwill007 (12/15/2005)
My 5 month old pitbull mix has green pus like stuff coming out of his penis, what do i do?... by shana (1/30/2006)
yorkshire terrier howlong does a season last by honey (5/2/2007)
I have a 4 month old female beagle pup that has bowed front legs? Will she grow out... by Daddy Rabbit (12/28/2005)
My Dog has a red swollen penis, is feeling very slugglish, what can be going on? by Charlie (10/12/2005)
My dog is breaking out with blisters with pus and blood on her chin and her genital area... by Angelica (6/10/2006)
My dog has a yellow discharge around the eyes. I find that when she is outside, or... by JM (4/14/2004)
My dog is constantly licking himself so I got down in the floor to look and see what it... by Dsign42 (12/27/2005)
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I HAVE A JACK RUSSEL DOG THAT IS 3YRS. OLD AND THE LAST COUPLE OF DAY SHE HAS HAD GREEN... by SMILEY49120 (7/10/2006)
can more than one male sire a single litter of pups? by lindalou632 (4/6/2006)
My 5 yr Yorkie is vomiting a couple nights a week. Yellow thin stuff, usually never... by Patty (1/30/2007)
i think my 3 year old jack russell has got my 7 month old jack russell pregnant. is that... by liam thomas dayus (3/15/2006)
Has anyone had any experience with using the medication called "amitriptyline" for a dog... by J. L. (9/19/2003)
My 7 month old min. schnauzer is bleeding from her vagina, as of today. Is there... by Channyn (6/16/2006)
what can you give dogs for pain by tp (2/24/2004)
What is the cause and treatment for a canine with a very dry exterior of the nose and... by Mary (6/13/2004)
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My 11yr. old toy poodle has slime coming out of her mouth and it smells HORRIBLE!!! The... by Ali (3/7/2007)
male dog has swollen nipple. by cc (7/11/2007)
My dog has a hot,dry nose and has pink,red eyes whats wrong? by Bobby (10/10/2005)
Can anybody help me on this?? I have a rottweiler, he is about 9 yrs., he has been... by binky (2/2/2007)
I have a 3 year old Yellow Lab who's tail tip will not stop bleeding. He originally... by RFrank (5/14/2007)
What would cause a dog to have a nosebleed after someone gave a bath? by marene (5/26/2004)
My toy poodle is 9 months old an is bleeding from the tip of his penis why? And, how can I... by mac (6/4/2005)
How do you know if a dog has ringworm? Black Lab I have this black lab that is trying... by Kristi (12/20/2004)
my dog was leaking from her vagina, and fainted by miranda (9/24/2006)
What happens if you take your dog a shower every day? by Maggie (6/1/2004)
Please Help!!! My dog has tetanus. He is on Penicillin and amoxicillin. I... by Heidi (10/14/2003)
My 2 year old beagle has a green puss that drips off of his penis all the time. My vet... by Chris (6/3/2005)
MY JACK RUSSELL IS CONSTANTLY LICKING THE FLOOR. ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS ANNOYING PROBLEM?? by DRAKE (7/11/2007)
What could it mean when your dog has excessive saliva with no seizing whatsoever? by Scott (4/12/2004)
What can I give my rottwieler for dehydration and vomiting? by tish (7/26/2006)
My 4 1/2 week old puppy has one rather large swollen testicle. I know this can be normal... by mimi (12/30/2004)
I also believe that my pit bull may be pregnant and she is only 8 mos. old. She was... by jessyca (6/28/2004)
My 11 month old lab has puss at the tip of his penis. I started noticing it when he was 4... by TKnipp (3/13/2005)
I have a 7month dog that may be pregant can she have the puppies? by bingokid (5/4/2006)
My dog developed a hard quarter sized lump on his side and licked it until the hair in the... by pennie (7/1/2007)
my brother 6 month black lab had he had the runs for 3 days, then had been vomiting for 2... by jodie (5/4/2006)
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My 9 week year old Golden occasionally has red (almost cone shaped) end of his penis. It... by jared (7/30/2006)
I think my dog may be in heat, her vulva and nipples are swollen but no blood. They... by cat (6/4/2006)
Is it true that when a dog wipes himself on the carpet that it means that he has ringworm?... by Ali (6/19/2006)
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We were just told that the puppy we were purchasing has dropped only one testicle.... by Joann H. (12/20/2003)
I have a 2 year old male akita that has yellow goop that always drips prom his penis. If i... by Jamie (11/21/2006)
I have a Boxer that is in heat and she is bleeding ALOT... we had to change her diaper 7... by koolkel (11/3/2006)
I hAVE AN OLD ENGLISH SHEEP DOG SHE HAS LOST A LOT OF HAIR AROUND THE REAR END AND CAN BE... by john (3/17/2006)
My 2 year old toy poodle has discoloration on his testicles. He is a cafe' au lait color,... by Tiana (6/20/2006)
how do you get sap out of dogs fur? by macymae (7/13/2003)
stray cat, has a lump on his right side light green puss seeping from it, can any one... by David (4/11/2007)
My dog has pimple like sore on side of penis by sketch (10/8/2006)
what would cause a dog penis to swell for no reason by mrsfetish (6/5/2007)
Can anyone kindly tell me what the bump on the side of my 5 month old German Shepperd\'s... by aj310 (8/31/2006)
i have a 3 month old puppy min. dobbie just broke out with lumps on her back and bumps on... by jenxy (3/12/2006)
I have a chi puppy 3 months I just found out she has demodectic mange. I need some... by cajett (10/3/2003)
Are there any medical reasons why my male Tibetan Spaniels bark has recently become much... by Judy Stepp (5/4/2004)
I have a 15 yrs old female miniature dachshund and all of the skin around her vagina has... by laura (9/1/2006)
My dog may be pregnant. How do I tell if she is? She is too young to have pups and I will... by Tricia (1/28/2004)
my dog refuses to eat by panda (9/1/2006)
how old does a puppie need to be for you give him his first bath by monica (6/26/2005)
Our Siberian Husky is 14 yrs old and has been itching and licking his stomach area... by jitterbugg (1/8/2004)
DURING A FEMALES TIME OF HEAT IS SHE ABLE TO GET PREGNANT BY MORE THAN ONE DOG? by DORA (11/27/2004)
My Australian Shepherd has a black bump near his nose. Is this serious? by David (11/22/2005)
what could cause a 2 year old dog to suddenly lean to one side and not be able to stand by... by loretta (1/28/2004)
Is it harmful for a dog to get pregnant during her first heat? by Kim (9/15/2005)
My dog is a 5 month old german shepherd he has a yellow discharge leaking from his eyes... by Jenni (5/23/2006)
My 12 month old Golden Retriever eats anything and everything he can get his mouth on... by kksiesta (4/19/2005)
my 6 month old puppy only has 1 testicle is it dangerous by geordie (7/17/2003)
I have a Maltese that will start licking the air and continue this for at least ten... by jams (4/22/2006)
My seven year old male shih tzu has some pus on the tip of his penis and it looks raw, red... by Deanna (9/25/2005)
took dogs for walk in tall grass and when we got home noticed red smooth almost like blood... by tena (5/11/2007)
my puppie is 8 weeks old & hurt him self, so the vet had to shave some fur to see the... by Liz (5/13/2006)
My 14 WEEK old Yorkie went into heat this morning. She is healthy, active, eating... by mamad (9/28/2005)
why hasnt my 13month old boxer went into heat yet by tlc (7/15/2007)
If your puppy gets sap on his fur ,how do you get it off him? by lucky (10/12/2003)
My 6 year old male beagle has a lot of big bumps appearing all over his skin. They stick... by ashley (12/4/2003)
My Boston Terrier has been doing what looks like vomiting but she doesn't heave. One... by BREE (8/26/2003)
My dog is bleeding from her gums. She lost 2 teeth and they are growing back.... by kriz (6/28/2006)
I have a 7yr old chiucha and I think she is pregnant by accident. How long before... by snoopy (2/20/2006)
what age will my pitbull have her first heat by beans (1/5/2007)
hOW LONG WILL FEMALE AMERICAN BULL DOG STAY IN HEAT by GYPSY (2/13/2005)
I have a 11 month old American Pitbull Terrier. He has a yellow discharge coming from his... by Tammy (11/19/2006)
My 12 year old Siberian Husky's(Female) nose is bleeding? What could be the cause... by Sam (11/16/2003)
WHEN WILL MY FEMALE BULLY START LOOKING PREGNANT? HER TUMMY DOES NOT LOOK VERY... by CLAUDIA (4/15/2006)
How can i tell when my yorkshire terrier is sick ? by SMac (4/24/2005)
My 2 year old Pom has recently (last few weeks)been loosing her hair by the hand full.... by zeke (10/15/2004)
I will get a 6 week old puppy soon is that to young? by bla (3/20/2007)
My Boston is going on 3. She vomits about every 4 days. Just like clockwork. No matter... by Carol (12/12/2003)
My female yorkie is 1 years old and is on heat, is it safe for her to get pregnant? by Mel (3/25/2006)
I have an 11 week old puppie. She has had her first shots. She has just gottin a little... by Cheri Posey (5/23/2004)
black lab- swollen lump before nose, not feeling good,haveing trouble walking up stairs... by jack (3/26/2007)
what do i do step by step to get my toy poodle pregnant ? by jessie (5/25/2006)
my 4 years old rotweiler is in heat, but what is that white stuff coming out of her... by allen_uka (4/8/2007)
My one in a half year old Shepard has stopped eatting for the past couple of days.... by Loren (8/17/2003)
is 8 months too young to breed a shih-tzu by hope (2/13/2006)
my cat is very pregnant and has yellowish green goo coming from the vaginal area. is... by Tami (1/2/2007)
i have an 11 year old female eskimo spitz miniture . she started bleeding a couple weeks... by sissy (10/24/2006)
My 14 month old bloodhound has green stuff coming out of her eye - What might this be? by peaches (7/18/2006)
My yorkie puppy ate a plastic button covered with material. Will the acid for his... by toddandcarole (4/4/2004)
my rabbit Tigga is losing a LOT of hair and i am really worried my mum says its nothing... by aj (9/6/2006)
green puss coming from dogs penis by s (6/6/2007)
My 5 mo yorkie developed large bumps on her eye a week ago. now it seems to have dried up,... by laurens (3/21/2006)
my maltese has very red testicles and appear to be sore....Help by jody (11/12/2006)
My 6 year old Collie mix will not jump into the back of my Subaru Forester. He runs,... by Gabe (7/29/2003)
I just got a 7 week old puppy last night she doesn\'t have any shots yet can I give her a... by deedee (9/23/2006)
I have a 10 month old Australian Cattle Dog she is in heat and her private area is swollen... by jesi (9/12/2006)
how do i tell if my puppy is male or female by mikey (1/16/2007)
We have a lab (female ) whose scent glands close from time to time,the doctor charges us... by Bryce (7/31/2003)
My miniture doverman/minuture pincher dog has really swollen nipples and it cant be... by DOGMAN (2/10/2007)
what does it mean when yellow discharge is coming out a dogs penis by lover 10144 (7/10/2007)
Why would a 15 yr. old dog bleed like she was in heat? She has not done that in a... by A T (8/10/2006)
my boxer has a golf ball sized penis tip that is bright red and will not go back in the... by joshnf (2/19/2006)
can a 12 year old female dog who still goes into heat get pregnant? by polishturkey (4/18/2006)
What would be the causes for a dog to suddenly start salivating EXCESSIVELY? No... by Junior (6/7/2004)
I can't tell if my new puppy is a male or female. How can I be sure? by nancy (3/24/2004)
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training a 14 month spaniel the basics by doddy (1/20/2004)
excessive (!) saliva of my golden retriever - he is perfectly healthy- is a big problem. I... by irene (9/10/2004)
My pit bull just had puppies about 2 weeks ago. I let her outside to use the bathroom when... by sara (1/8/2007)
My 9 year old lab suffers from red swollen testicles. What is this and what can I do... by Ayanna (7/2/2006)
My 2 yr old female shar pei wets the bed when she sleeps. This has continued for two... by Derek (2/27/2004)
my dog bleedin from his penis what could be wrong? by rperkins (10/17/2006)
Why is my beagles penis stick out and he cant walk his testicles swell up and... by huera (2/16/2006)
My 2yr old Pit Bull has bloody mass on his inner-penis. His foreskin gets stuck back on it... by Jake (10/23/2006)
My Jack Russell has recently shown blood at the tip of his penis, what does this mean? Is... by Karla (11/2/2005)
my young toy poodle has testicles that are turning black. I cant tell if their swollen,... by Holly (9/20/2004)
can a dog survive having encephalitis? I am not speaking about west nile... by jb72 (4/20/2004)
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I have a Bloodhound that is 3 years old. In the past week she has done something that is... by Sandy (5/21/2004)
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can pink eye be transmitted between people and pets by doglover (6/7/2004)

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i purchased a french bulldog puppy about 3 wks ago . I took her to my vet for shot and a... by pam (8/6/2004)
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My 7 yr neutered german short hair pointer/whippet seems to be liking his penis a lot... by gg (6/21/2006)
my very small male mutt is bleeding from his penis what could it be? by tiff (5/27/2006)
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i have a 4 month old pitbull and it has red bump on its legs and stomach wat do i do by d-ride (6/13/2006)
puppy is 5 wks old has red bumps around eyes .any idea what it is by rae (7/24/2006)
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I WAS TOLD BY THE VET THAT MY BOXER'S TESTICLES WERE DOUBLE THEIR NORMAL SIZE AND THAT... by imelda16 (5/15/2007)
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How old does my puppy have to be for me to give her a bath? by maddy (12/31/2005)
my dog has been loosing his hair for the pass 3 months, chewing everywhere, has a nasty... by bj (10/8/2003)
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my dog has a little red ball on his snout. It looks more like a red zit, it's all the way... by gary (3/22/2006)
my 7 month old yorkie has gotten bumps all over his legs and on his lower stomache what... by bobbi (6/28/2005)
when can you start bathing a yellow lab puppie by coop (8/28/2005)
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I have a shih-tzu and he has been doing it for two days with my female shih-tzu and now he... by Mandy (5/23/2006)
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We just got a 15 week American bulldog and his front paws at the wrist really bow out.... by kc (6/5/2004)
my boston terrier is in heat, its her 14th day and the stud came over but she refuses to... by shawni (3/16/2004)
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my dog is about 8 months old. the neighbors have a female dog in heat. i... by cricket (4/18/2004)
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I have a Rat Terrior, and she is broke out with some sort of bumps or blisters and I am... by Tiffany (11/24/2003)
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I have a Chi and Boston Terrier mix female dog... she went into heat for the 1st time... by Rachel (1/10/2006)
My pregnant Yorke\'nipple\'s are turning black what does this mean? by Gracie\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'sMom (1/10/2007)
Instead of taking my just spayed dog back to the vet to have stitches removed can i do it... by tiffany (5/13/2004)
My 3 year old right eye is slightly red can I put drops in it and if so what kind?... by pumpkin (10/24/2006)
How clean is my dog's mouth? I have heard they have special enzymes that make their... by Tonya (11/6/2003)
I had a stray dog come into my yard a few days ago (it looks like a Jack Russell Terrier)a... by Channy (5/31/2004)
My female dog went into heat last April and since then she was very sick with skin and... by Sandy (11/2/2003)
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