My beagle just recently started limping on her front leg. She will put some weight on it but for most of the time she will just hobble around on her other three legs. There is no visible swelling or injury to the paw pads of nails. When I felt for a sprain or broken bone there wa...
If a dog has a paw pad injury, they may not want to bear weight directly on that foot. Sometimes this can cause limping or completely holding up one paw, but sometimes it can present as knuckling on one or more paws. Some injuries that may cause this include: Thorns or sharp objects ...
The great thing about breed rescue groups is that they tend to be very upfront about any health conditions the dogs may have and are a valuable resource for advice. They also often offer fostering opportunities so, with training, you could bring a Yorkie home with you to see what the expe...
Question: My dog has been limping around the house for a day now and there is no evidence of glass or burr in her paw. I noticed today that her front right leg was dangling above the ground. This is the first time this has ever happened to her and she is within the weight limit ...
PAW PATROL In the fall of 2019, Martinez and La’Roux, were walking their dog, Lily, around their neighborhood in San Jose. It was a cold evening, and they saw one of their neighbors’ dogs alone, shivering inside their fenced-off front yard. It wasn’t the first time they’d seen ...
You can wear the harness on the front of your body if you prefer, but I found that wearing it on my back was much more comfortable with my dog. It’d probably be easier to carry a small or medium-sized dog on your chest, but as always, YMMV. ...
Maggie would like you to knowthat she is being tortured and desperately needs an intervention. It seems that Tall Two-Leg Female decided she was limping on Friday, and won’t let her play or work sheep. She would like to say that THREE LEGS ARE ALL I NEED! I DON’T CARE IF ONE H...
These foam steps are another great product if you’re looking for something that won’t hurt your legs if you trip on it. These dog stairs are made of foam and come in nine different colored covers. You can also choose between two steps, three steps, or four steps to perfectly cater ...
Although the Japanese Chin is a gentle dog, he is not recommended for homes where there are young children. He can be easily hurt by an overexuberant child. The breed does well with older children who understand how to properly handle a dog. As with every breed, you should always teach ...
The Hairless Crested has small, peglike teeth that can slope toward the front of the mouth and cause problems; the Powderpuff has normal toy breed dentition. The Hairless often lose many teeth by the tender age of two or three. Some Hairless require canned food, while others eat kibble ...