Oliver has Hemangiosarcoma...
Hi all, my beloved Oliver was 100% healthy and happy three days ago, then he had a strange kind of syncope event. He went all stiff and cramped up and his eyes were flickering. It only lasted about 30...
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View ArticleTeeth Cleaning
Perry is almost 8 and every time we're at the vet I ask if she thinks he needs his teeth cleaned and she always says no (and none of his other vets every mentioned the need either). I brush his teeth...
View ArticlePerry's twisted leg surgery
Perry had his leg surgery on Tuesday and spent the night at the vets. We picked him up yesterday afternoon and he spent a quiet night. This morning he is very quiet - didn't want to go out and pee this...
View ArticleAllergy testing and allergy shots?
As soon as the grass started greening Issac’s feet chewing and ear itching started up. He will be 2 years old in May. I am considering allergy testing and allergy shots. Just wondering if anyone else...
View ArticleBonjour a tous les amis amoureux des chiens,
Cela fait longtemps que je n'élève pas de chiens et maintenant j'ai deux Havanese. C'est pourquoi j'ai rejoint ce forum pour échanger des idées et obtenir des informations précieuses, notamment en...
View ArticleExperiences with Sacromyces Boulardii?
Ellie has had soft stools for most of her life. When younger it became an issue around anal glands; last year they were finally surgically removed because of a chronically unresponsive infection. When...
View ArticleExperiences with Psyllium Husks for loose stools
Ellie, 15.5 with history of IBD and loose stools. IM Resident Vet prescribed psyllium. I gave it to her once and she had two days of full blown diarrhea. He refuses to try S Boulardii without...
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Nose Pigment
As you can hopefully see from the photo, the pigment on the top of Ollie’s nose has lightened. In strong light, it looks to have a pinkish tinge. I think this was caused by a Kong, either like the...
View ArticleHow to Minimize Stain on Beard
My sweet Havanese is a rescue from a puppy mill. Because her teeth were in really bad shape, she had all but six removed prior to my adopting her. While she does just fine with eating her food, she...
View ArticleThirst
I'm in the process of changing lily's kibble. She has been on fromm but she was so itchy, I decided to try open farm turkey. I liked both equally, I just wanted to avoid fish. Last night she threw up,...
View ArticleEar Infections
I was having problems with Willow. Her behavior altered. She became very sticky, meaning she wanted to be around or on someone all the time. Her sleep changed. She sleeps in a crate and our routine is...
View ArticleWhite filled blisters
Hello, I'm planning on calling my vet tomorrow but I've been noticing some pus filled pimples on my dogs private area. She is intact but this is the first time this has happened. No excessive itching....
View ArticleEllie isn't eating again - stool transit time?
After slowly increasing psyllium, clay and pumpkin recommended here, it seemed we were making progress. Ellie had more energy and her stools were a bit firmer. Then she stopped eating. I don't know...
View ArticleSpay Cost???
What is the cost of spay in your area? I went in today to see about scheduling Gracie and it is $255. I would go to the low cost place, but all they will do is the spay...she needs two teeth removed....
View ArticlePet Insurance
I am interested in opinions on the pros and cons of pet insurance and recommendations for purchasing if you think it is a good idea.
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Shedding a lot
Hello, my 8-month-old Havana has been shedding for about a 1-2 months. This didn't happen before - only when combing. Now they stay in black clothes, on the couch... The shedding started with the heat,...
View ArticlePositive for Lyme but no symptoms - What do we do?
My Havanese just tested positive for Lyme. She hasn’t shown any symptoms, but we got her tested after finding a tick on her a few months back. The vet said to monitor her at home to see if she starts...
View ArticleIVDD in Havense
Hello, My Havanese was diagnosed with IVDD/disc herniation last week. He is four years old and the diagnosis was made by a neurologist with the aid of a MRI. I was wondering if anyone else has a...
View ArticleFreeze-Dried Raw Food & Poop Changes
I've changed Willow's food from Honest Kitchen dehydrated to freeze-dried raw for that past week or so. Started with a brand called Sojo's and I really didn't see much difference in her poop. She ate...
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