Take a good look inside of your dog’s mouth.  See if you notice any teeth that could be broken or damaged.  I had a similar experience with my dog and I noticed he had broken his front canine tooth in half.   The pain reflex caused heavy drooling but as soon as it … Read more

This is going to sound odd but have you done anything new to the pond that may involve electricity?  Any type of lighting in the pond?  It is not necessarily unusual for a Koi to lose its color.  You can try to feed him something that has carotenoids in it.  This … Read more

Well you could try to train your dog to bark or howl on command.   No dog is going to be able to actually say the words but a howl could do the trick.  You might also try having your dog give you a kiss when you say I love you to him or her.

That does not sound good.  If it has been that way for a couple of days he probably needs to see a vet.   There might be some kind of obstruction that is preventing it from retracting into the sheath.  Since you have described it as red I am assuming that the penis … Read more

Hmm… I wonder if your rabbit might have a tooth abscess or something like that.  How quickly did the lump appear… If it happened relatively fast I might bet that is what it could be.  Probably not a tumor or anything of that nature but he probably needs to visit a vet for … Read more

I wonder if that sore could be some type of bite like a spider bite that could be causing these symptoms.  Are you certain it is from a cactus?  Was there any type of insecticide that could have been sprayed on the cactus that might have been on the cactus spike if you … Read more

What kind of candy was it?  If she ingested a lot of chocolate she might be having issues beyond just the wrappers.  I would get her to a vet quickly to make sure nothing else is going or that she does not have some type of blockage.  Does she have any other … Read more

This can be a serious problem for your dog.  There are many things that can cause the penis not to retract.  Take a look at it and see if there is any type of obstruction preventing it from retracting.  Also, if the penis has been out for too long it may have … Read more

If your vet said your pup is perfect how did he explain the pain and paralysis?  If I were you I might consider seeking out a second opinion on that one.  Have you tried any physical therapy with your pup?  Maybe it is a joint issue or something relating to his development? … Read more

It sounds like your dog is in a pretty serious state.  I wonder if he could have gotten into something poisonous.  If you have not already I would get him to the vet. It sounds like something is seriously wrong and he probably needs antibiotics before his condition gets any … Read more

Burning Bush can be poisonous to dogs.  It is not the most poisonous thing out there that a dog could get into but consumption of berries from a burning bush can cause vomiting and diarrhea.   If you notice symptoms like this you might want to take him to the vet … Read more

What kind of template are you looking for and what do you intend to do with it?  Have you tried doing a Google search for the exact donkey template that you are looking for?  I found a website that has template pieces that are used to make a craft donkey… will that work? … Read more

Cotoneaster berries are indeed poisonous to dogs.  If ingested you should contact your vet immediately.  There are certainly things more poisonous than Cotoneaster berries but these can certainly give your dog diarrhea and make them vomit.

Parvo is so serious.  Have you taken him or her to the vet yet?  They should be able to provide you with the antibiotics that you need.  I think common treatment methods include Vibactra Plus, Colloidal Silver, and Paravid.  I found a website dealing with at home parvo treatment that you … Read more

It really depends on what type of chickens they are.  Most will appear quite small and can fit into the palm of your hand.  They will have a fuzzy appearance.  It will probably take anywhere between 5 and 6 months after hatching before the hens are ready to start laying eggs.

Could you have actually seen a blue racer?   They can have yellow bellies with kind of a bluish body?  The description is also similar to a speckled racer.  This type of snake has a yellow belly and blue spots.  Check out some of these pictures and see if this might be … Read more

Baby hamsters do not typically open their eyes until they are between 12 and 16 days of age.  Sure hammies are probably just fine.  If in doubt you can always take them to a vet that has experience with pocket pets.  Do they seem fine otherwise?  Cute names for the parents … Read more

Does your hamster have enough nesting materials to keep himself warm at night?  When he is shivering is there anything else going on that might be scaring him while he is trying to sleep… Any type of noises or something else along this line?

Do you notice anything in the undigested food besides the food?  Perhaps he is eating something that is making him ill?  If the problem has been persisting for more than a month I would take him to the vet to make sure that there is no serious underlying cause that might only be … Read more

What kind of accident was your dog in or how exactly was his foot injured? Does he seem to be in pain? It sounds as if a trip to the vet is really what you need to help evaluate the dog. Best to go sooner than later after the problem becomes any worse.