Dogs - August 2006

No matter what I use to clean or extract the carpets, my cocker spaniel still sneaks to the same spot in the living room and urinates. I have tried crate training and I have a doggie door, so she can go outside as she pleases. She has no problem pooping outside, and she only urinates in the same places that have been soiled before. I have tried all sorts of neutralizers and cleaners, but nothing seems to remove it completely. Help!

2006-08-22 13:12:55 · 15 answers · asked by LilyDaisy 2

does it need to sit on the hair for a few minutes?

2006-08-22 12:49:55 · 13 answers · asked by nikkabicka 1

Rooney, my dear dog of 10 years was diagnosed with cancer Sunday. The vet said it was in his liver, spleen, lungs, and intestines. He only started acting odd on Friday, just not eating.
Rooney died Monday morning, and I was with him. What is bothering as much as his death is what happened. He wanted to be next to me on the bed. He put his head next to mine, and we were like that maybe 4 minutes before he kind of gasped and stopped breathing. There was no heartbeat that I could detect. Then about 15 seconds later he convulsed 4 times and then blood started coming out his ear and mouth.

Was the convulsing reflex? What about the bleeding? I want to know what was happening to him. This dog was like family to me. I really don't understand how something like this can happen in 3 days. I'm grateful he didn't suffer & that he wanted to be with me when he died. But I want to understand what happened after I thought he was gone. Thank you in advance for your help.

2006-08-22 12:49:19 · 18 answers · asked by Maisy 3

I'm just taking a poll. Does anyone know what a COI is? I've met a lot of people willing to argue the purebred vs. mutt inbred thing with me over the years, but I've never met one of them who actually knew what they were talking about. So I'm taking a random, completely non scientific poll. Does anyone, who believes that purebreds are inbred, actually KNOW what a COI is?

2006-08-22 12:47:09 · 9 answers · asked by Maber 4

We just rescued a daucshound about 5 weeks ago, and found out she was pregnant when we took her to the vet to have her spayed. I've never had puppies before and I have no idea what to expect, and we have no idea when she is due because we don't know when she was in heat. Today she started having a clear discharge and she won't eat. Is there anyway we can tell when she is going to have her puppies? And what should we expect?

2006-08-22 12:44:54 · 11 answers · asked by iloveyellowelephants 2

My friend dog might have to be put down if they dont have the money. How much does it cost?

2006-08-22 12:40:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

i do and i he's a great dog

2006-08-22 12:24:48 · 7 answers · asked by supersteve713 3

My dog always seems to have a tear on her snout and I was wondering if that could be some type of allergy? Or should I call the vet?

2006-08-22 12:24:30 · 5 answers · asked by Nicole O 2

2006-08-22 12:18:15 · 9 answers · asked by babigurl18731 1

My dog is about 3 years old and we've had her since she was a puppy. From day one, she has been scared of any type of hard floor like tile, hardwood, etc. She always prefers carpeted rooms and this is sometimes a problem because a majority of our house has hard wood floors. She won't even chase her toys into the hard floor areas and i've had to put little rugs in front of her food and water to get her to stand there! My question is basically how do you think I can get her "over" this, so she grows accustomed to them. Any ideas?

2006-08-22 11:59:35 · 15 answers · asked by llharnold 2

because ii have no idea

2006-08-22 11:58:39 · 18 answers · asked by beccabeccs101 1

I have owned mutts my whole life. I have had healthy mutts and sick mutts, big mutts and little mutts. My current dog is the only purebred I have ever owned. My question is, what is the big deal with the mutt/purebred controversy? Why does it matter?

Why do some people insist that mutts are "smarter" and "healthier" and cite ridiculous reasons like inbreeding? Are people unaware that purebreds, unless bred for the conformation ring, are less inbred than the people accusing them of being inbred? I mean that, every person is inbred, and dogs are no exception, they are just usually less inbred than people because such care is taken (if you get the dog from a good breeder).

Why do people insist that mutts are heartier? They suffer from the same diseases, genetic and environmental, that purebreds do.

Where does this argument come from, and what is your stance?

2006-08-22 11:45:03 · 13 answers · asked by Maber 4

2006-08-22 11:42:57 · 26 answers · asked by john f 1

Anyone in Texas doing agility work with their dog? I want to know how to get started in the sport, and I hear lots about other states, but not much about Texas. My 9 week old Golden is enrolled in puppy agility.

2006-08-22 11:38:45 · 2 answers · asked by Maber 4

and wat to do when its her time to have babies

2006-08-22 11:37:47 · 7 answers · asked by dumbone15 2

They say no every single time i ask them

2006-08-22 11:26:44 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2

I HATE BIG DOGS,, DO YOU? THEY SCARE ME I JUST LOVE THOSE LIL TINY ONES THAT LOOK LIKE A RAT .

2006-08-22 11:26:01 · 9 answers · asked by guesser 1

2006-08-22 11:12:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-22 11:09:08 · 7 answers · asked by celerino s 1

2006-08-22 11:09:02 · 17 answers · asked by jason c 1

2006-08-22 11:03:33 · 2 answers · asked by calabash72 1

I want a dog who doesn't shed much at all but is a larger breed with very little health problems. I want a male puppy and I want it to be quiet, trainable, low cost, little maintenance, likes other animals, and is lovable and likes to cuddle.

2006-08-22 10:47:41 · 35 answers · asked by crishdevry 1

do you have your own room because i do ok bythnx

2006-08-22 10:44:48 · 11 answers · asked by baby 2

2006-08-22 10:37:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

my dog tends to lick me ... a lot. she licks me on my leg, thigh, arms, face, hair and toes. is this normal??? she does this all the time...

And its the only way to keep her still when i try to groom her.

Help??

2006-08-22 10:34:09 · 20 answers · asked by _duhh_ 1

2006-08-22 10:30:28 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

my gsd has allways bad ears with heavy wax, her ear goes red inside when its bad, she has drops from the vets, which clears it temporary, but its gone on for 4 years. Vet said she could have a major op to remove canal (i think) but dangerous and big op. Has anyone any ideason what to do on this ?

2006-08-22 10:29:38 · 13 answers · asked by leigha 5

2006-08-22 10:11:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

We got a puppy about a month ago. She is PERFECT! The way we USUALLY potty train is to rub their nose in it and put them outside when they eliminate in the house. We did that for her the first few days and it seemed ok, then we watched a training video that says don't do that. So we started following the training video, she has now regressed. When I pick up her poo I put it outside where I want her to go. This morning I started a new technique, when she goes outstide I give her a HUGE treat, todays is steak, (just a little piece) Started first thing this morning and I haven't found an accident yet. The BIGGEST Thing is that she gives me NO SIGN absolutely NONE that she is going to pee. Yesterday she was walking and just stopped and peed standing, I had NO clue it was about to happen. How do I get her to whine or let me know she has to go out? And how often should I be taking her out?

2006-08-22 10:08:51 · 9 answers · asked by #3 Due December 25th!! 4

Please help. A female german shepherd name staring with a "U".
When I name my puppy with the name you choose I will let you know. Thanks

2006-08-22 10:08:44 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous