In addition to Smokey, our 1 1/2 year old pit, we have a 2 year old pit/lab mix and a 3 year old beagle. I can already tell that we'll get to know our vet pretty well. Does anyone have any recommendations for medical insurance? Thanks!

This just happened. My dog goes from the floor to couch getting ready to call it a day when my gf says that the dog is bleeding. I go over and she has this gash on her chest about a half inch long. Its thru the skin and down to the meat. This had to of happened outside when she was running...

In the effort to Keep you Informed here are the Distinctions!! Guts- Is arriving home late after a night out with the Boys, being met by your wife with a Broom and having the Gut's to ask , Are you still Cleaning or are You Flying Somewhere!!!! Ball's-Is Coming Home late after a night out...

What's in your at home medical kit ? Anything unusual, like maybe a suture kit or a skin stapler ? The reason i ask is because were kinda out in the country and its always nice to be prepared . I've got a plastic toolbox that i have stocked and ready in case anything should go wrong. BTW first...

My vet just recommended this for my 11 week old APBT when she was visiting today. He advised me to stay away from too rich of foods for her as a puppy. Was he concerned with knuckling in this breed perhaps? I did some research and it's produced by Royal Canin. Upon looking at the ingredients I...

I just wanted a few opinions on this. My B.F.'s parents had a chocolate lab named Charlie, he had a severe anxiety disorder. He would go in to panic attacks where he would run around in circles panting and whining. He was also terrified of the dark. They tried having him sleep in bed with them...

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So this topic is basically for some things that are recommended to have at home in case something happens. Please post some, it'll help people who are noobs(like me). Also state the use of each item you post. :woof: Items: Gauze Bandages BandagingEver Clear Alcohol [Anti-Freeze poisoning]...

This is a very odd question, and really it is not a question, just a thread for opinions. As many know, Gemini has been a huge bag of medical problems since day 1. She was loaded with parasites, treated for potential ringworm, she's stunted in her growth, and I've been fighting with her tail...

Hi guys. I am new here. I have a 7 month old pit that has been a very sick pup. He has been to the vet 6 times. He is on pain meds and a variety of different antibotics. But the vet has no idea why he is sick. He has lost weight. wont eat unless I feed him people food out of my hands, wont...