Dogs - October 2006

I posted a question on here last night about my dog's symptoms and she was diagnosed with tetanus by her vet today. I know that it is extremely rare for dogs or cats to get tetanus but how rare is it? I also need to know if it is important to find the source of the tetanus infection (wound or other)?

2006-10-24 18:01:06 · 3 answers · asked by Tanya M 1

2006-10-24 17:56:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1 y/o dachshund. Like all the dacshunds my family had while growing up, he has a temper. He hasn't been to the vet or been sick in the past year, except for his vaccinations and check-up.

Now that he's older he has learned to hate everyone other than his family. He barked the entire time at the office and tried to bite the Dr's and asst's.

The trainer that I was referred to did not impress me. They said he's the best but he treated me as if I were dumb. He showed me tricks that he trained his German Shepherd to do, which he said "would be learned in all programs". *programs are $125, $500 and $1000*

Should I do this myself or trust the un-professional professionals?

2006-10-24 17:30:00 · 16 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2

2006-10-24 17:25:35 · 3 answers · asked by doggiesbestinterest 1

2006-10-24 17:22:38 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog (14 year-old, Springer Spaniel) was put on Baytril tablets (enrofloxacin) for a colitis episode. Starting yesterday, I noticed some bladder leakage/ incontinence (not like piddling, or having accidents, but a slow leakage). It seems to be getting worse, but the Baytril course is almost complete, so I'm hoping the incontinence will end then. We're taking her to the vet on Friday, but I was just wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences with Baytril.

2006-10-24 17:16:36 · 2 answers · asked by ucd_grad_2005 4

Is there a petition started anywhere against the Ban of Pit Bulls? If not, how do you go about setting one up? They need to work on educating the public about how all dogs should be trained and socialized. They also need to work harder on cracking down on people who fight or misstreat dogs. (the real reason they get aggressive)

2006-10-24 17:06:42 · 8 answers · asked by freedove06 3

2006-10-24 17:06:20 · 21 answers · asked by makingthisup 5

2006-10-24 16:53:29 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-10-24 16:42:03 · 9 answers · asked by ashley n 1

my dog is 13months and he knows to go outside. when he has to go he sits at the door. However when im not in the same room as the door he doesn't bark or whine he just sits there and waits and if i dont notice he eliminates by the door. How do i fix this?

2006-10-24 16:41:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

We adopted a dog from the OC shelter and the previous owner said he was half pit bull and half American Bull Dog, but he is ALL white and weighs 80 lbs - not typical for a pit bull. Thanks.

2006-10-24 16:38:24 · 5 answers · asked by JJ 1

As we all know...those horrid winter months are coming. I just ended up with my sister's dog (she didn't take care of him) and he will be in a kennel while i'm at school/work. My other three dogs tire easily (two being small breeds that are pooped just by running around my house and the other is very old) so I have never had this problem before. He is an aussie shepherd so I figured a walk won't be good enough. By winter I won't have enough money for one of those bicycle jogger things so...is there a way I can teach him? Or is there a jogger thing cheaper than $50?

2006-10-24 16:25:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is a 9 mo. old beagle. She's see the vet 10 times for this. They always saysomething different and she's taken allergy medicine. Any ideas what this could be? When I pull on the scaly patches of skin they come right off, fur and all.

2006-10-24 16:17:03 · 13 answers · asked by Lost one 4

It has the smallest snout on a dog that i have ever seen. It kind of reminds me of that squirrel thing off of ice age if that helps. (It is not the pomeranian or the chihuahua)

2006-10-24 16:10:44 · 19 answers · asked by B.L. 2

I live on a fixed income. I wil give her a good home. Janice

2006-10-24 16:09:52 · 4 answers · asked by stargazsur1@sbcglobal.net 2

Someone on here suggested Natural Balance for my itchy pooch but unable to find it , nearest Pet Smart is over 90 miles away. I was hoping someone would know of a catalog I can order it from.Tried Foster and Smith catalog but they don't carry it. I don't order online. As you can tell I live in a rural area. Hope someone can help. Thank you so much.

2006-10-24 15:48:59 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7

Someone on here suggested Natural Balance for my itchy pooch but unable to find it , nearest Pet Smart is over 90 miles away. I was hoping someone would know of a catalog I can order it from.Tried Foster and Smith catalog but they don't carry it. I don't order online. As you can tell I live in a rural area. Hope someone can help. Thank you so much.

2006-10-24 15:46:49 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7

This is a project for high school and afterwards she has to complete an essay.

2006-10-24 15:41:20 · 15 answers · asked by a91a94j68 2

My dog has Parvo and he is dieing I can't aford to take him to the vet. He is only 4 months old. I lost his dad ( Diablo) my favorite dog ever two months ago he got shot and a week ago my dog now (ghetto) his brother died from parvo and now he has it please what can I give him so he can make it through this please help I can't lose another dog I love

2006-10-24 15:27:27 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe I discovered what they ate within 2 hours of ingestion, I called the vet and she had be induce vomiting, I inspected their throw up and found the poison pretty much intact, some bright green was mixed, but their food was still intact and the same color as it was when it went in, I was instructed to induce vomiting one more time until they threw up clear fluids. They never appeared sick at all and still don't and it's been almost a week but have been on the vitamin K1 since, along with pepcid AC and sucralfate. Their appetites don't seem to be affected, although my larger dog hasn't been able to tolerate her milk bones like she used to, now she throw it up, but she tolerates her regular food just fine.

2006-10-24 15:22:14 · 12 answers · asked by robotchic 2

I am not sure whether this belongs in "pregnancy" or "dogs", so I apologize if it is miscategorized. I am 5 and a half months pregnant, my husband and I have a 70lb rescue mutt (Emma). Since I began to really show over the past few weeks, Emma has become incredibly protective over me. She was protective to begin with, but this has gotten significantly worse (for lack of a better word) since I began to get large. She is always within 2 or 3 feet of me and does not want anyone to come near me. When my husband and I goof off (tickling, wrestling etc.), she thinks he is hurting me and gets in his face and growls. I am not complaining at all, and I am not worried she is going to hurt anyone, but I am a little confused. Has anyone had this happen? Can anyone offer input?

2006-10-24 15:18:10 · 13 answers · asked by emmadropit 6

Kitty?
Kelly?
Mel?
Annie?

Please help?

2006-10-24 15:15:04 · 16 answers · asked by kagessi 1

we leave 3-4 bowls of food around the house and have tried differant foods but she choose not to eat them. So my husband feels bad for her and cooks her dinner along with ours. she is healthy but still so skinny.

2006-10-24 15:14:02 · 12 answers · asked by amienbilly2001 2

Like put it in a cage at night or what? i dont understand? im getting a bloodhound and i was told crate train him, yea but what does it even mean?

2006-10-24 15:10:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im looking into getting a dog for my family. I want just a little ankle bitter, lol, what do you suggest? Any good web sites I can go to to get some info on them? Thanks for your help!

2006-10-24 15:07:49 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

I clean house for a couple of raise champion german shephards. I do everything I can think of to make the place smell good. Thank goodness they don't have carpet. I mop with clorax and pinesol. It will smell good for a while, then it is back again the next day. These people are clean they just have to many dogs. But this is thier business.

2006-10-24 15:01:39 · 21 answers · asked by mamarosa_2 1

My 2 year old is of course very active and all over the place. She loves to give my dog a kiss or a hug and constantly walks by him because our house isn't that big. Lately, he has been grumping at her and I don't like it. He doesn't use his teeth, but he gives a little grump. How do I stop this? He doesn't do it to anybody else.

2006-10-24 14:54:08 · 11 answers · asked by kelliemag 3

I have a friend that wishes to use him to breed from, but he is only 6 months old. What age do they normally start breeding them from?

2006-10-24 14:51:41 · 11 answers · asked by kybraki 1

I have a friend that wishes to use him to breed from, but he is only 6 months old. What age do they normally start breeding them from?

2006-10-24 14:51:15 · 3 answers · asked by kybraki 1