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Has anyone ever had to deal with a auricular hematoma? It was a large lump on my Kira's ear. I notice it on Saturday and took her to the vet today. It had gotten quite large, about the size of a silver dollar. The doctor drained it and injected it with a small dose of steroid. He said it could...

What wonderful memories you have of your Bruiser. He looks so much like my Kira, right down to the little white spot on the nose. I can't even imagine what you and your family are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathi

You don't need to feel alone Thomas. I thought the same thing you did. It took me reading through all the replies twice before I realized what they were talking about. I've been reading the information on the board for 3 years now and I've learned so many things, from Ace to the kidney...

I know exactly what you are talking about Jamie. I use to have those nights, but now it's my 2 granddaughters, Kira, and Sam my cat. My husband decides to just sleep in the other room. All the ideas sound really good. I think I will start with the tape of the thunderstorms and playing with...

What a great idea! I never would have thought of that. I'll definately give it a try. I would much prefer to do something like that than give her meds. Thanks so much for the advice. It may take a while, but I'll let you know how it works out.

My 3 year old boxer. Kira, is terrified of thunderstorms. We live in Michigan and the night before last was our first big storm of the season. All night long Kira was panting like crazy, jumping off and on the bed and wandering around. She was shaking so bad that the bed was shaking and rattling...

He checked for both a yeast and fungal infection. It isn't either one.

I have a 2 year old female boxer. Last fall she started scratching at her ears. They would be red inside and sometimes she would make sores on and in ears. I took her to the vet and they tested for mites and whatever else that it could possibly be. He decided that it was allergies. He put her on...