Dogs - June 2006

He is a 17 yr old Boston Terrier, He is incontinent of bowel and bladder, he has cancer in his bladder, and has tumors on his right hip/ sternum, he limps when he walks, has been falling, can't do steps, limps when he walks, some blood in the stool, seems to be hurting more, getting up every hour on the hour at night. We are not sleeping because he is always needing to go out at night. I need reassurance that I am doing the right thing. He has been such an important and special member of our family for the last 8 yrs, before that I got him from one of my hospice patient's when she died.

2006-06-28 16:56:04 · 43 answers · asked by mischa 6

I want to be able to clip my pet black labs nails without making her bleed.

2006-06-28 16:53:41 · 16 answers · asked by JR 1

I recently went to the sex offender registry for my city and the next door nieghbor, Manny, is a dog/animal sex offender . Worce yet , Manny has always gone after male dogs and my dog is a male LAB. It's hard to teach a dog that areas on his body are a "NO TOUCH" zone. I am afraid to leave the dog out , even in his fenced in back yard . Any suggestions ? Is there a rape crisis center for dogs ?

2006-06-28 16:50:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mine is a Mastiff, she is 110 lbs and is 29 1/2 in tall at the shoulders.

2006-06-28 16:49:17 · 24 answers · asked by Midnights snow 3

i am looking for a BullDog American prefered but will take a british also it will be going to a good home and be loved dearly

2006-06-28 16:38:52 · 11 answers · asked by Jeff G 1

I'm starting a dog walking service in my city and i was told that i should have some type of insurance in case something happens to me or the dog or if the dog bites someone during the walk. I was also told that i should be bonded as well. What does all this mean and how much does this cost. Please help me with any additional things i might have to do to get my business up and running. Thank You

2006-06-28 16:36:19 · 3 answers · asked by r_adkinstx 1

2006-06-28 16:35:14 · 9 answers · asked by hockey51 1

I love both huskies and pugs!!!!!!

Which one should I buy??

2006-06-28 16:30:48 · 26 answers · asked by Trout Fishy ~Halo Master~ 2

I live in an apartment, and am generally not home on weekdays for a period of about 11 hours. I've owned dogs for most of my life, and prefer larger breeds, such as German Shepherds and Black Labs. When home, I would spend a good amount of time playing with the dog, and would walk/run with the dog for 30-45 minutes every day in the AM. I like a dog that is good with kids, as my kids are with me a few nights a week. I also would obviously need a dog that would be "OK" being alone for the day during the workweek and would not get into trouble during that idle time.

Is there a breed that fits well with what I'm looking for?

2006-06-28 16:27:05 · 19 answers · asked by Max123 3

2006-06-28 16:23:44 · 12 answers · asked by gonetotallymad 3

I have 2 rescue chihuahuas. The female came to me pregnant. She is due in about 3 weeks (as far as I can tell.)

What supplies do I need, and what should I know before this starts? Will I need to assist?

2006-06-28 16:18:00 · 5 answers · asked by chimomx3 2

2006-06-28 16:17:53 · 10 answers · asked by alabluvr2 1

Why does some dogs likes cats while others don't? My little Daschund Scottie he loves to play with cats so does Gussie Mae she's a Pit/Boxer mix.

2006-06-28 16:17:20 · 10 answers · asked by **Anti-PeTA** 5

Puggles, Labradoodles, Schnoodles, etc. Many people call them expensive mutts, products of illicit backyard breeders and worse.
But I think they are being very hypocritical. Look at the ancestry of two breeds.
Rat Terrier: Fox terrier, old English White terrier, Manchester Terrier, Beagle, Whippet, etc. Gee, the ratty started out as a designer dog? Why the AKC only recoginzed the breed in recent years.

Australian cattle dog was once a designer dog too! Dalmation, Old Smooth coated collie, kelpie, bull terrier, and dingo.

Who's to say that in fifty years the LABRADOODLE won't be an established breed and all the "controversey" will be a thing of the past!

Critics, you are so hypocritcal. Let's hear from the audience on this one, okay? Just curious about the opinions out there in AnswersLand. I have a purebred "mutt" of diverse and unknown ancestry. He's a sweetheart.

2006-06-28 16:12:22 · 11 answers · asked by WhatAmI? 7

2006-06-28 15:51:03 · 9 answers · asked by DeltaQueen 6

our dog also displays many other symptoms of dimentia.

2006-06-28 15:49:25 · 12 answers · asked by Jackie D 1

My 6 mo. old puppy has little spots on the backs of his feet. They look slightly bloody and he keeps licking/biting them. I'm a new pet owner and the only other thing I can think of is that he was trying to get out of his kennel? Could it be fleas? Help?!

2006-06-28 15:48:49 · 6 answers · asked by naundi1 1

Im working on a case study about rabies...Please help me about this question..thank you

2006-06-28 15:48:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Small dogs can get away with everything, but if a big dog does it, he is very naughty.

Like, my little dog can run through the house, and jump on and off furniture, but the big dogs have to be quiet and lie down.

If a big dog growls at strangers, he is a menace, but a little dog just gets a laugh.

Big dogs have to behave on a leash, but little dogs can run all around the walker.

Do you think big dogs notice how unfair it is?

2006-06-28 15:39:42 · 18 answers · asked by Chetco 7

2006-06-28 15:37:05 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

i taught my dog to eat when i ring the bell, but one day the doorbell rang, and he ate the mailman

2006-06-28 15:36:03 · 11 answers · asked by woundshurtless 4

just tell me who you would have voted for

2006-06-28 15:33:30 · 20 answers · asked by jackie 2

We have had a male Cocker Spaniel for 11 years...3 days ago.....my daughters boyfriend "surprised" her with a 2 month old cocker pup, male....he is a beautiful puppy and so fun to watch play....the problem, he WILL NOT leave the older dog alone, he wants to play with jump on and bite on him all the time, needless to say the older dog is getting weary he growls at the pup and snaps ( never done this to any other dog).....we watch them very closely so the older dog wont injure the pup....How can I help the older dog to accept the puppy??

2006-06-28 15:30:33 · 23 answers · asked by well_hell_is_this_name_taken 2

2006-06-28 15:16:15 · 10 answers · asked by Ellie 1

I know that people say to give the dog garlic to prevent fleas, how much do you give them? Would a garlic supplement be good too? My dog does not like to eat garlic. What can be used externally that is a natural flea repellant?

Also, his skin seems to be really irritated, maybe he has some kind of dermatitis from having fleas? He was never badly infested, but his skin is so sensitive to the touch, he falls apart when we pet his back! What is a good treatment for this?

Lastly, we have hardwood floors, so I'm at a complete loss as to take preventative measures in the house?

Thanks for any input!

2006-06-28 15:04:52 · 7 answers · asked by jayne_galaxy 3

cat has been in the home for 5 years

2006-06-28 14:59:53 · 8 answers · asked by DEBORAH P 1

How can I find one?

2006-06-28 14:36:51 · 4 answers · asked by mea 2

I have 2 puppies and no matter what we do they only likw eeing in the house n mater how uch we tell them its bad

2006-06-28 14:30:04 · 16 answers · asked by swt_hrt01 1

Does anytone know of anything to help with a long haired dog shedding hair??

2006-06-28 14:26:33 · 13 answers · asked by sunshine3866 1

Shes in a 10x30' kennel (its her 1st &we dont want to breed her 1st heat WHY arnt the males comming around yet?(( OR WHEN WILL THEY? (not that Im holding my breath waiting for them) But when they do show Im moving her far away (temp) for a couple days..

2006-06-28 14:23:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous