Our new 12 wk old basset puppy has developed very itchy skin. Initially I thought maybe he had a flea but after we treated him with the flea medicine he continued to itch which I chalked up to a possible skin irritation from said flea (if he ever had one, I never found one on him) I have been...

Wondering if anyone here uses pet insurance? After having emergency bloat surgery to the tune of about 4K, then some cancer surgery this year, about 1K so far, I am thinking the next dog we might insure....anyone have any experience with this?

I have an 11 year old hound that has had some medical problems in the last couple years, such as spine surgery and Hip Dysplasia and a few minor problems. In the last couple months we’ve had a few new issues arise. About two months ago we had blood work done on her in preparation of her dental...

Hi All. I know we have the photo albums here, but we are all proud Moms & Dads of our fur babies and want to share our "brag books" even if it doesn't relate to a particular topic. I hope this thread is liked and well used. We all want to brag on our babes and admire and gush over the others...

One of our Bassets, Buster, was rescued from an extrememely negligent neighbor in August of 1993. At the time, the vet said he appeared to be about 6 months old which makes him at least 18 YEARS OLD! He is ancient, blind, mostly deaf, but eats like a champ and tries - mostly failing ;>) - to...