Dogs - November 2006

i have received an advice from experts to use rugs inorder to avoid joint problems to my neapolitan mastiff pup as it is only three months old and i stay in a apartment and the flooring is smooth and when there is water on the floor my pup tend to slip while walking and i want to use rugs but my pup makes them into pieces and so iam unable to use rugs, because it bites everything and how do i prevent joint problems to my pup and how to stop my pup from biting things around it .i take it to a good daily walk and run to avoid joint problems so p[lease help me to avoid my pups legs going cross and out of shape.

2006-11-02 03:04:08 · 6 answers · asked by RAMESHWAR R 1

I have a little yorkie. She will be 2 years old next month.
Here's our problem::
She has ALWAYS used the bathroom on her pee-pee-pad ever since we 1st got her, but now all of the sudden,she is peeing everywhere else in the house instead. Just wondering why she would COMPLETELY change .

has this happened to anyone else?

2006-11-02 02:55:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is a jack russle terrier in our trailor park, she has owners but they let her stray and she has untreated medical conditions and I went to the owner to have her permission to take her in. They leave her out in the cold and rain and they dont feed her, but they said no I cant have her, I let her in to sleep at night and I feed her and keep her in when it's cold. I have the money and time to care for her so could she do anything if I just took the dog in and kept it as mine. The dog had puppies too and she was so uncared for they all died but 2 wich other people took in and cared for. I just dont want to get in any trouble

2006-11-02 02:34:39 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont wanna take my dog to the vet because its always expensive and seems like going to the vet never does anything but cost money. Any idea about getting my dogs skin to stop being red. Any simple solutions please or any ideas ?

2006-11-02 02:29:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 02:23:09 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 01:36:25 · 9 answers · asked by Outhval 7

2006-11-02 01:35:18 · 18 answers · asked by lou s 1

My puppy is only 6 months old and has been to the vet a few times, his next appointment is in 2 weeks. I can't wait that long! He is walking just fine, but has trouble getting up, he puts all his wieght on his front legs.

I'm so worried; will I have to put him down?, is he in a lot of pain?, will it get worse?.

2006-11-02 00:45:02 · 8 answers · asked by Mel 4

Suppose your a suburban family with 2 incomes and 2 children and live in a hectic city. Theirs is a hectic lifestyle, but the main focus of the family is on providing a happy, secure environment for their children. Typically they have one fairly large dog, such as a Labrador or a golden retriever. The dog is part of the family, and his or her major role is to be a companion for the children. Now what kind of products that would make it easier to have a dog for their children with their busy lifestyle. Something that hasnt been made or thought up as. I thought of one, but need a few more ideas. My idea was to have doormat where it was easier for the dogs paws to get cleaned before he comes inside, especially when it is rainy and muddy outside. Any other ideas for products that would sell?

2006-11-02 00:42:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 00:38:07 · 12 answers · asked by jennyremylove 1

I have a Doberman pup who was cropped a medium length at 8 weeks. He's now 15 weeks. My vet and I have been very diligent in aftercare and posting the ears (and letting them rest for a few days between postings) and ever since the first posting, they've stood quite nicely on their own.

This isn't really a problem (lol) - I just would like to know if we are done with the ear wrapping, or if he is still too young to have finished ears. This seemed "too easy" compared to the months and months of posting that some people said I'd have to go through, and I don't want to ruin his ears if leaving them untaped at this age is bad. They stand totally straight, though, and it's been three days and nights with no support on them.

Thanks guys. :)

2006-11-02 00:36:38 · 10 answers · asked by unikorn_babe_03 2

But her energy and attitude is great, like nothing is wrong. I don't see worms....anything I should check for? Any ideas why she's not eating?

BTW she has always been a scooter. Vet told us that she is just emptying her glands or has an itchy butt :) but I've noticed it more than usual.

2006-11-02 00:33:22 · 15 answers · asked by anna 2

she is in no pain, i was wondering if it was anything to do with teething. thanks

2006-11-02 00:23:34 · 6 answers · asked by Karen T 1

My Sheltie is only 6 months old but knows everything for the novice class. There is a UKC show this weekend that I'd like to take her to, they accept late enteries. The only thing is that she hasn't perfected everything. She would probably qualify but wouldn't get a top score. I don't really care about UKC and was thinking of just using it as practice for AKC obedience shows. Should I wait until she's more polished? I know most of you will say 6 months is way too young but she is very advanced. She is more patient and eager to learn than any 1 year old dog I've worked with! What do you think?

2006-11-02 00:12:12 · 10 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3

I recently started giving her tiny pieces of hot dogs for training treats and she gets milkbones every day, Also, if we forget to pick up the cat food she devours it. She actually took a piece of her dog food, put it in her mouth and spit it out! We feed her Science Diet's little bites for puppies. Her coat is so silky, we hate to switch brands! I tried putting chicken broth on it and she still didn't like it. She wouldn't eat any dog food yesterday. She hasn't lost her appetite because she'll eat any people food. She is a bit on the thin side but she does go on a 1-2 hr. walk every day and runs almost the whole time chasing squirrels. We also have a 3 month old Sheltie puppy who will take all her food if he can. She is terrified of him when it comes to food because he'll attack her. We now feed him outside and her inside because of this. Is it possible she's still afraid of him even though he's not around and it affected her eating? Any suggestions? I want to show her!

2006-11-02 00:07:14 · 6 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3

2006-11-01 23:50:47 · 41 answers · asked by moose 6

i brush her teeth and give her dried food but nothing works her breath smells of vaginas i know thats gross but it does. however my other dog has lovely breath.

2006-11-01 23:36:24 · 23 answers · asked by donna s 2

2006-11-01 23:24:33 · 8 answers · asked by Link 4

she seems fine when i get home and she has'nt destroyed anything , she very happy to see me and i take her straight out for a good walk.Plus i always walk her in the morning, but i feel very guilty.!

2006-11-01 23:08:10 · 27 answers · asked by Helen L 2

can any one tell me of any douge de bordeaux rescue homes

2006-11-01 23:02:23 · 8 answers · asked by vicky_edmond2000 2

Puppie is 13 weeks old has made us bleed with her biting have tryed locking her in a room by herself when she gets agressive til she quietens down.

2006-11-01 22:59:48 · 12 answers · asked by lindyloo 1

How do you deal with all the mud at certain times of the year, if your dog's feet get muddy? Do you wash them? If so, how do you do it? My yard is like a swamp right now, lots of rainy weather, and we're having a hard time with the mud on her feet...

2006-11-01 22:59:20 · 15 answers · asked by JoJoCieCie 5

Hi can anyone help me my dog constantly barks,day in day out we feed him water him and walk him and he still barks it is that bad the family home has rows and has arguments.Can anyone find a way to help me to stop him barking?

2006-11-01 22:55:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 5 months old puppy + 2 cats. They are getting on very well. I used to have a dog before and no cats. He was alone and didn't make such a noise. I don't leave the house for hours (I work from home), but sometimes you have to go somewhere and you just cannot take the dog with you. At the end of the day, this is just an animal and has to learn, as I am the one to set the rules, not the other way. If I could teach my kids how to deal with the basics - I can to the same with the dog. I'm not asking how to get rid of the dog, I'm asking how to teach her to get results.

2006-11-01 22:38:51 · 7 answers · asked by Bea 2

2006-11-01 22:35:07 · 12 answers · asked by MKM 3

we let her out she has newspaper in the kitchen but if you let her anywhere else in the house she does her business there

2006-11-01 22:21:29 · 18 answers · asked by Sharon C 2

She is 5 months old, german shepherd cross rotweiller. I got her last Friday. She still doesn't show, that she wants to go out and the house is a mess. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-11-01 21:57:42 · 22 answers · asked by Bea 2

Should I take him in and have the whole nail removed? He balks when I try to trim it and I'm afraid to anyway because it is so close to his pad. He also has an extra set of teeth that need to be removed. Does anyone know an average amount that it costs to have both things done?

2006-11-01 21:30:21 · 6 answers · asked by starrynight1 7

2006-11-01 21:28:37 · 9 answers · asked by Hi 1

There is no pain - or inflamation to the surrounding area, it is not loose but it is a shade of pink/peach near the gum. It is his left fang. The vet is stumped. Can anyone offer advice? I have started brushing his teeth and he never eats bad things like sweets. He is an 18 month old Giant Schnauzer Dog.

2006-11-01 21:24:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous