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Fleas were an issue for me last summer. I used a couple of lighted sticky traps, a steam cleaner on the upholstery and carpets, twice daily vacuuming, and a 2-3 minute combing several times a day - time consuming of course, but all very effective. I live in an area with a dense whitetail deer...
Hi Sheri.
Until @Dr. Jeff and @Dr. Christina are able to respond, I want to tell you not to worry too much unless he acts like he is in distress and you see concerning physical symptoms. Then please, call your vet. My dog made lots of weird sounds while she was a puppy, and when dogs sleep...
From member Kai L:
Hello @Dr. Jeff and @Dr. Christina
My chow chow Remy, male dog, 6 yrs old has arthritis but normally he does not limp. Diagnosed osteoarthritis 2,5 yrs ago in both front legs three different places. Now with cold weather and minus degrees limping started two weeks ago. We...
For us, no food 4 hours before, if possible, but again, as she outgrew it, that may be more of a placebo for the humans than making any difference to the dog :)
My pup outgrew that by one year of age. She's 9 now, but I still try to time rides around an empty stomach "just in case" to avoid extraneous doggy baths and car cleaning. More of my issue now than hers! :)