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What causes the liver enzymes to go up? his # is 122 and the normal is 107. i have a 10yr boston terrier who has had his second seizure.

He always lifts up his paws when we walk in the neighbourhood.

They are fabulous!  I was sceptical when I bought them as I thought they would not hold up to my Hudson’s typical bouvier shuffle but two weeks later with the same pair, morning and night, and they are holding up just fine.  I tend to rinse them off after each walk with cool water so the salt does not break down the rubber. I am buying them for my firends dogs

I have a 2 year old beagle that has chronic yeast infection in his ears and in the pads of his feet. Recently he is developing it in his eyes. I have tried all kinds of different diets and nothing has worked. His last visit to the vet he said that it is probably a compromised immune system.Does anybody have any suggestions or has maybe had this same problem with their dog?

9 yr old Boston Terrier had an Idiopathic Seizure at the vets office. On Phenobarbitol. His liver #s are high. will be on Amoxicillin. I feed him Merrick Senior. Should I change his food? And to what?

My dog has hot spots on his shoulder, belly and front leg…how can I stop him from biting or scratching the area raw.

We had a number of dogs throughout our family and extended family, and we just couldn’t imagine growing up without a dog. We prefer to adopt our dogs from local dog shelters, as opposed to purchasing through a breeder, and we tend to encourage others to do so as well. Yet, there are several points to note before adopting from a shelter, which we’ve shared below, and please feel free to share additional comments and feedback on adopting from shelters!

You May Not Get the Specific Breed You Want

Have you always dreamed of caring for a Black Labrador puppy with white paws and a white diamond on her chest? Dog shelters have tons of cute puppies and adult dogs to choose from, but they may not have the exact dog breed and age you’re looking for. Yet, by staying open to different dog breeds, you just may end up choosing a breed that is absolutely perfect for you, which you wouldn’t have even known if you didn’t take a look around!

Many people also tend to want puppies, and pass over the adult dogs found at dog shelters. Although it’s nice to have an adorable puppy in your home, remember that the adult dogs may already be housebroken, making your life as a dog owner much easier! Plus, they’ll be providing you with so much love and affection that the age simply won’t make a difference.

Understand Why the Dog Was Given Up

Many dogs are brought to a dog shelter because their owners were moving and couldn’t take them, or their owners no longer had the means to take care of them. However, it is important to ask the dog shelter for information on the dog’s history, as there’s always the chance the dog may not interact well with children, or have a tendency to bite on the furniture a bit too much. Getting as much information as possible from the start will go a long way in choosing your ideal canine match!

Have Your Family Spend Time With the Dog

Once you’ve chosen the shelter dog that you feel would be best for your family, have your entire family come to the dog shelter and play with the dog. Many shelters do have larger play rooms just for this purpose, as it helps both the dog and the family get acclimated with each other, and ensure all can coexist.

Feel free to share your additional insight! All of us here at BisketBaskets.com just love dogs and have a wealth of dog expertise. We’re the creators of fun Dog Gift Baskets so be sure to stop by when you’re searching for gifts for Fido, or all the great people on your gift list!

My dog has a cracked nail. Any suggestions of what i can do? i cant afford to bring him to a vet right now. and i need some remedys. he is limping. and i dont know what to do! any suggestions?

My dog broke his foot, is there any way to brace it to keep his weight off it.

My pitbull was diagnosed with liver cancer, the recommendation was to put her to sleep. I was able to see the xray with interpretations from the vet. Her liver is usually right past the last rib (as he points) THIS is her liver (motioning under belly area) he says there’s a small area that still looks good. How much of a dogs liver can be removed?

I also purchased Flor Essence and wondering if I should give my kaya some.