My dog is eleven months old and has not reached full size yet…..Should I wait until she is full grown to have her checked for hip dysplasia or can they detect it earlier than when the dog is fully developed? She’s am alaskan mal and they are prone to hip dysplasia, so of course it [...]

I’m currently thinking of a Miniature Goldendoodle, (Miniature Poodle mix with Golden Retriever) but I’m worry about the vet bills. They weigh around 45 pounds. I’m also VERY worried about Hip dysplasia. Thanks for answering!

Transporting your puppy over long or short distances requires more planning than most would think. There are certainly more steps to transporting a puppy via an airplane than by car however, both types of transport require some preparation ahead of time. If the puppy is to be transported to another state or country, there are [...]

The big day is here! You have chosen your puppy. Whether your puppy is coming from a shelter or a breeder, it really doesn’t matter right now. You have a precious young puppy coming to live with you and you need to get your home ready to receive him. Do you have everything you will [...]

I asked yahoo earlier about my dog drinking too much. After doing some of my own research, her symptoms are very similar with this disease. Anybody know about how much the tests should run? Any medications/diets offered or suggested for this disease? What are her chances of having a good life?

Before you bring a new puppy into your home, there will be much you need to do in order to make the house safe for him to live in. By this I mean things like making sure there are no exposed electrical cables your puppy may try to chew through, clearing away things such as [...]

Would a 265 lb mastiff have a greater chance of getting hip dysplasia than a 130 lb rottweiler? English mastiffs can get over 300 lbs and not be overweight. Do some research

You’ve just adopted the cutest, tiniest teacup Chihuahua puppy! You’ve brought him home and got him accustomed to his surroundings. And now it’s “housetraining a new puppy” time! Uh, oh! But, there’s one small problem. You’ve got to keep your puppy inside or that big ol’ dog next door will eat him for breakfast! Or [...]

My dog was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. I read online that a supplement of glucosamine and chondroitin could make a difference. I talked to the vet and he said it was okay, but he tried to sell me Cosequin, which costs $40. I was wondering if there’s a cheaper option? There are many store brands [...]

I am trying to find a picture to look at of a dog that has hip dysplasia, i am trying to help a dog in need of major help and was wanting to see if he may have hip dysplasia.thank you all for help. this dog really need all the assistance i can find out [...]

My dog is about eight years old and has hip dysplasia. Over the past year my dog has had many (about 15-20) aggressive outbursts. It only happens when you touch her and it tends to be more to scare us away than to harm. However it is extremely scary and she shows full teeth. When [...]

Biting is one of those things that every Shih Tzu puppy seems to do, and every Shih Tzu puppy must be taught not to do. Like many behaviors, such as jumping up on people, biting and nipping can seem cute when the Shih Tzu puppy is small, but much less so as he gets older, [...]

My female shetland sheepdog who is 6 years old has mild hip dysplasia in her back legs, and after long walks she is often limping. I have taken her to the vet but all that resulted in was some mysterious glucosamine [sp. ?] tablets.

Choosing a new puppy to bring into your home is a big decision. Here are some helpful hints and tips to making sure your new puppy is the right one. The first thing you need to consider is research! This is the one step that is so often ignored when choosing a puppy, but is [...]

It’s an annoying fact of dog ownership that most puppies love to bite. The good news is that biting is a perfectly natural thing for a puppy to do. Your puppy is not being vicious or aggressive. Most young puppies go through this biting or nipping phase as they are teething. How To Stop A [...]