My dog has epilepsy. She is on phenobarbital but do you usually recommend any change in diet, too? There have been suggestions that low protein diets are helpful for dogs that have epilepsy. The only time that low protein diets would have any effect is if a dog’s seizures are because of liver disease. In …
My dog has very rough calluses on his elbows (there’s now no hair on his elbows). Should I be doing something with these to make him more comfortable? Are the calluses dangerous? Calluses aren’t dangerous. They’re actually quite normal; they are just thickened skin over the bony points of the elbow, and are designed to …
Dog anxiety is something we face in our household often, especially during spring’s frequent thunderstorms. Our Irie has a lot of anxiety that begins before we ever hear the first rumble of thunder. Today we have a special guest post from Thundershirt UK with tips about dealing with your dog’s anxiety. How to Deal with …
Earlier this year, we wrote about asking for assistance in paying for veterinary bills by contacting pet-related non-profits. Although funds are tight these days, they are one option to help meet necessary veterinary costs. (We also wrote about financing your dog’s surgery with more places for possible assistance and loans.) If your dog is a …
Dear Dr. Diane, Occasionally, my 75-pound female lab, 8 years old, will have a minor injury. When I approach the sore area to investigate (for example, a small cut on the pad of her foot), she may growl at me as a warning that she hurts. What is the appropriate response to this? On one …