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Hi I have a 6yo retriever mix with skin issues he's been itching a lot lately and seams to have a lot of flaking skin on his back butt and chest. He's been treated for flees and ticks and is up to date on vacations. Not sure if it's some sort of allergy related issue or just dry skin. I did get dog friendly loation that soothes itching from dry irritated skin and it works somewhat but not for very long.
Goldens get skin issues unfortunately very commonly. I would hesitate to jump right to food allergies, as these are statistically a bit lower on the list of potential dermatological issues, and you should work through other allergic causes first. Most importantly, don't change too many things at once -- the shampoo AND the food AND the lotion AND whatever else you pick -- you won't be able to identify what the cause was.

If you have a good GP vet and you really want this resolved, I'd schedule a visit to get some eyes on the actual issue, do a skin scrape to look for potential infectious stuff, and get records of the treatments/findings recorded so you have a starting place to work with.

Allergies and skin issues can be a long and frustrating process to work through, and I hope you can figure things out for your companion! ❤️
 
i would suggest to use a mild anti itch dog shampoo (maybe once a week) to get out the dead skin, then i would get a skin sample at vet for investigation

there are many reasons from fungus to mites - if u want a better opinion here u should upload some pics of the areas if its visible


did u regular clean the resting places? (i would suggest to put easy to clean blankets on them and change them every 2-3 days to no dead skin debis build up there, then wash them as hot as possible with mild cleaner)

and maybe change the dogfood for some allergic ones couldnt hurt :gsd_happysmile:
Wasn't able to get a good Pic however his condition does seem to be getting better with the use of hydrocortisone moisturizer for dogs my best guess is it's the shampoo I used for him dryed his skin out. Thanks for the tips I'll keep them in mind if his condition were to return.
 
Wasn't able to get a good Pic however his condition does seem to be getting better with the use of hydrocortisone moisturizer for dogs my best guess is it's the shampoo I used for him dryed his skin out. Thanks for the tips I'll keep them in mind if his condition were to return.
If you don't have one already, invest in a high velocity grooming blow dryer. Goldens and many other dogs have thick undercoats that may take a long time to dry out after a good bath where you are working water and soap down to the skin in the undercoat. This can result in moisture related issues to the skin including making a good environment for fungus and germs that can irritate the skin even further.

This can result in a cycle of giving more baths in hope of helping but it is really pouring gas on the fire.

Best of luck!
 
hi there! couple of questions here.
1. do mare clits work in a similar way as human in the sense of sexual sensitivity?
2. can mares orgasm from anal sex?

thanks
 
hi there! couple of questions here.
1. do mare clits work in a similar way as human in the sense of sexual sensitivity?
2. can mares orgasm from anal sex?

thanks
Wrong section

Look here

 
Yes , i want do a better for my and her cleanliness,
whenever you plan on doing anything penetrative it's in yours and her best interests to clean hands penis pretty much any part of you that's going to make contact with her genitals. This also includes toys you plan on using clean and sanitize them so that your keeping least amount of bacteria out of there possible...
As for her don't really have to worry about her she's going to clean herself and flush out naturally. You pretty much just gotta keep her clean over all so a bath a couple times a month will do just fine I usually just rince her rear really well in the shower.
 
Howdy zooville!

I work as a mixed animal veterinarian, and am willing to answer any and all animal health questions you may have to the best of my ability. Keep in mind that I’m only one person, and my medical opinion is just that—an opinion, however well informed it may be.

Anything you’re curious about?

Edit: feel free to Dm me if needed!
Hey im wondering on a scale 1-10 how bad is it if my dog just faints/collapses whenever he gets overly excited
 
Cryptorchid….does it absolutely require neutering?
most vets will tell you it does... in a "i'll be operating on the testicle anyway, i'll just cut it off..." way
i'm interested whatever it is really necessary too. or if at least the not retained one can be spared.
 
Question #1
¿Is it okay if I eat my dog pussy?

Like one time I tried to do It and she back up a little bit so I stopped right in the moment. But I tried some days later and I could just lick some of her clit but I really want to taste her pussy and I don't know if its okay for her or if there is any consequences.

Question #2
¿Can you easily tell if a female dog is being fuck?
Because I want to fuck the dog that I actually liked but I'm too afraid of the fact that if she goes to a vet I could get caught.
 
Question #1
¿Is it okay if I eat my dog pussy?

Like one time I tried to do It and she back up a little bit so I stopped right in the moment. But I tried some days later and I could just lick some of her clit but I really want to taste her pussy and I don't know if its okay for her or if there is any consequences.
❤️
You answer yourself there.
Listening to her, stopping if she does not look comfortable.
Keep going that way. You seem to be doing it very well.
The time she is in heat she will, obviously, be more interested
 
Howdy zooville!

I work as a mixed animal veterinarian, and am willing to answer any and all animal health questions you may have to the best of my ability. Keep in mind that I’m only one person, and my medical opinion is just that—an opinion, however well informed it may be.

Anything you’re curious about?

Edit: feel free to Dm me if needed!
How much can long toe nails affect a dog’s wellbeing? How do I prevent my small dog from pulling away while I clip them?
 
If it reaches the floor it can be painful and if it gets bad enough it will twist their toes long-term.
Can you answer my second question please? I am trying to find a way to clip my dog’s nails and he is pulling away so I end up cutting them too short because my small dog is being difficult when I try to clip them. Lack of funds are preventing me from taking him to the groomer so I have to do it myself or have help if I can’t do it by myself.
 
Howdy zooville!

I work as a mixed animal veterinarian, and am willing to answer any and all animal health questions you may have to the best of my ability. Keep in mind that I’m only one person, and my medical opinion is just that—an opinion, however well informed it may be.

Anything you’re curious about?

Edit: feel free to Dm me if needed!
What are some things a first time mare zoo owner should know? Also, what are some things a first time zoo owner should know about male dogs?
 
Howdy! Firstly i want to thank you for the lots of information and help you have provided in this post, such a nice thing to do ☺️ 💟

And my question (sorry if answered before, only read the start of the post), is it possible in any way to transmit ur dog (male or female) or get yourself infected with an STD at having sex intercourse with them? I have an active sexual life with humans, so kinda afraid to one day get a doggy sick because of that.

Thanks again Dr. Deagle!
 
Is it possible to have contracted Toxoplasmosis by playing rimming games with diverses animals? Although I understand that this "bug" does not survive in bodies other than its host.
 
can a vet tell if someone has done something with their animal? I've always been curious to know
Most of the time we are in medical mode, have many additional patients, very little mental bandwidth to spend on each individual patient, and basically none of us are zoos. Unless you bring your dog in with a particular concern like a lump deep in the vaginal canal (where the question of how you spotted it would arise), you should be totally fine. Never keep yourself from getting medical care for an animal companion because of fear unless absolutely necessary.
 
Hey im wondering on a scale 1-10 how bad is it if my dog just faints/collapses whenever he gets overly excited
That sounds like a condition called syncope, which usually occurs due to a sudden change in blood flow to the brain. I would get that checked out by your friendly neighborhood vet, as it can be due to quite a few things, some of which are major issues.
 
most vets will tell you it does... in a "i'll be operating on the testicle anyway, i'll just cut it off..." way
i'm interested whatever it is really necessary too. or if at least the not retained one can be spared.
The current theory is that the increased cancer risk of the retained testicle is due to the higher temperature all of the cells inside, which are rapidly dividing and not designed for such hot conditions, are continuously held. As you've said, most vets will take both off, but the single normally descended testicle is most likely fine.
 
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