Welcome to the Dogs Community!

[Jaybay]

If you have one dog, multiple dogs, small dogs or large dogs, or are just thinking about bringing a dog into your life, this forum is the place for you.

There is no such thing as a stupid question here, and there are many experienced and knowledgeable members ready to help and discuss doggy business of all kinds.  All posts are welcome whether they are about veterinary care, diet, behavior, grief and loss, or a simple sharing of fun experiences with your dogs.

If you have an emergency with your dog or can't quite determine if your dog needs emergency care, please call your veterinarian first!  While many members can help you with basic first aid, we have no way of helping if your dog is experiencing a life-threatening situation.  

Med Help also has a licensed veterinarian on the “Ask a Vet” forum.  Dr. Cheng graciously volunteers her time so participation on that board is free.  In addition to practicing western veterinary medicine, Dr. Cheng also practices holistic, traditional Chinese medicine.  She has a wealth of knowledge regarding herbal and alternative treatments.  If you have an unusual or complicated medical issue, Dr. Cheng is a great resource for you.

Like other forums here at Med Help, members of the Dogs Community have the capability of writing and posting Health Page topics.  The Health Pages serve the same function as a “sticky note” post without cluttering up the forum itself.  At this time, we have one topic posted by Peekawho about Emergency Vets that is well worth reading.  For example, if you have specific knowledge of a particular medical condition or training technique, those would be great topics for a Health Page.  Just click the “Health Pages” link at the top right corner of the forum page to read what others have to offer and better yet, write your own page.  :-)

For the dogs!
Jaybay

[julesluvsdrew]

Hey everyone,Im new to the community and just wanted to say hello:)I have 4 dogs.They are our kids!We have 2 pit bulls,sadie,and Cain.They are husband and wife.They had a litter about 2 years ago.Sadie wasnt the best of mothers but she did her best.Now she is paying for it because after she got fixed she ballooned to 125.She loves to eat,its her favorite past time.Cain just got fixed,because we live in a town who believes pitt bulls should be neutered or not allowed.So now he too is gaining weight,poor little guy once had a six pack too...Then theres Tuffito,hes a pomeranian who happens to be spanish.He has an accent.Hes quite the character too,you would think he was the pittbull in the family.The last dog and certainly not least is Crittle girl.She is almost 18 years old!Were having a lot of issues with her and it brakes my heart to see her suffering,even if its a little bit..so now its the big decision..when to do "IT".Its hard for me to even type that.I love her and that is why im even considering it.She is an american eskimo.Ive had her since I was in 8th grade,im 28 now.Ive been praying a lot that the lord will take her in her sleep,maybe while she is having a good dream about a handsome boy eskimo dog..All my dogs are as important to me as a child is to a mother.They have imprinted my heart with their paws.

[Jaybay]

Hi, and welcome to the neighborhood!  :-)  How incredible that your eldest is 18 - wow!  Our dogs seem to give it up just before they reach 14.  I wish I had the room to have more than 2 dogs, but our subdivision says 2 max so we'll have to wait until we retire to the Hill Country eventually.  Of course, by then I'll probably have no energy to deal with more than 2 dogs anyway.  :-)

[LuangTom]

Greetings. I am new to the community and look to find answer to "little-dog" questions.
I am used to handling and working with large-breed dogs....Rotts and Dobes....and now own a Chihuahua. Quite a contrast and with a whole set of different problems and needs.
So, I will be looking forward to seeing what is written and seeking answers to my questions about the small breeds.

[FamBills]

Just a quick intro to let everyone know who we are. :-) We are a family of 6, mom dad brother sister cat and dog. Cat belongs to son, Dog belongs to daughter. Sen is our min-pins name. Daughter says it is Japanese for "half a cent" so it fits!!  Cat and dog get along amazingly well, one chasing the other and wrestling around the floor, doing superman leaps off the back of the couches, lying in wait (cat Patches) around the door frame for the unsuspecting target (dog Sen) to walk by.....next thing you know, they are both cuddled up on the couch together taking a much needed nap! Definate characters!! They are both about 2 1/2 years old (got them around the same time, one from a breeder and one from the SPCA when they were about 6 months old) and lighten up our lives immeasurably! There is just something about those two bright little bundles that make you want to smile and then join them on the floor!

[sk123]

Hi Everyone! I've got two Samoyeds, sisters from the same litter. They're five years old and collectively go by the stage name of Fluffy Puppies. Their actual names are Bianca and Sorcha. They're rambunctious and a handful, but we love them to pieces. We got them from a fantastic breeder (who isn't usually a breeder, but her male Samoyed passed away during a dental cleaning and so she decided to breed her female to get another dog who resembled her beloved Bear). I feel like our Fluffy Puppies have lived quite a blessed and privileged life...on many days, I would like to be them!

[charles38]

Greetings. I am new to the community and look to find answer to "little-dog" questions.
I am used to handling and working with large-breed dogs....Rotts and Dobes....and now own a Chihuahua. Quite a contrast and with a whole set of different problems and needs.
So, I will be looking forward to seeing what is written and seeking answers to my questions about the small breeds.
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