Dogs - December 2006

I don't know why he does this but since we ahve moved he always does thit. His seems fine otherwise.

2006-12-30 15:07:41 · 11 answers · asked by Sonja 2

Hypothetical question.

If someone feeds their dog a raw egg, and it had e. coli or salmanilla, would the dog get it, or are dogs better equiped to not get it at all?

2006-12-30 15:02:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-30 14:53:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend is currently getting her lab breeded and im wonder how long it will be before the dog has puppies.

2006-12-30 14:52:00 · 17 answers · asked by beautified brunnette 1

Our dog finds it so hard to cope with busy streets - cars dont worry him he will happily step off a kerb, but people coming towards him and from behind make him panic. He has been regularly walked in busy streets but he just doesnt seem to change. Also, we have tried squirting water at him and saying NO and shaking a tin with beans in, but despite this he still continues to bark at people who come to the house... any suggestions from any chihuahua trainers out there?

2006-12-30 14:46:09 · 9 answers · asked by icthus 1

When people have a litter of puppies and have a hard time placing them or dont have the time I either buy them for a small fee or alot of people give them to me for free. I am very honest with the people I then take them home get them all cleaned up and get there first shots and then I sale them and make a small profit.. Is this wrong I am not asking people to have unwanted litters but these puppies are here and i just help them find homes.. i believe in what i am doing ijust want to know if its morally okay

2006-12-30 14:40:32 · 14 answers · asked by GrassRootsRabbits 3

2006-12-30 14:39:02 · 12 answers · asked by Zizi 2

When I got her I was told she was not spayed. Is the spotting at the first, middle or end of her heat cycle? It is minimal now. Will it get worse?

Lorraine

2006-12-30 14:36:58 · 5 answers · asked by Lorraine 1

Hi there - I am moving to a house that has hardwood floors - never lived with hardwood before. What do I do about my dog's water bowl - should I be worried about water splashing on the hardwood? Should I put something under the bowl? THANKS!!

2006-12-30 14:34:02 · 25 answers · asked by Daisy's mom 2

2006-12-30 14:24:30 · 5 answers · asked by Fuzzy Tongue 1

2006-12-30 14:24:02 · 16 answers · asked by skybabe 3

meaning, When a dogs eyes get all watered up and tears roll down their faces, Is that a sign of a dog crying?

2006-12-30 14:23:22 · 19 answers · asked by naughty_nina1978 1

My yorkie is 12 years old and was recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure. She is seeing our family vet. Except for a collapsed trachea she is otherwise healthy. She is still eating and still plays a little. Has anybody had this problem with their yorkie--just wondering how much longer she has?

2006-12-30 14:18:51 · 9 answers · asked by refahs1996 1

He stays in our house all day, every day with no problems. When we are out of town he has to stay with her. She doesn't want to, but kennels him while she is gone. He will still even occasionally pee in the house while she is at home.

2006-12-30 14:17:01 · 3 answers · asked by tnnriley 1

they sound very alike.
which is better?

2006-12-30 14:08:05 · 12 answers · asked by Ivan1989 4

I've known multiple hybrid wolves, three being 97% wolf and the other being 93%. They were extreamly sweet dogs, and very friendly and were actually somewhat shy. I never saw any traces of aggression in them. However, my boyfriend thinks that theyre mean and will kill humans. Can anyone tell me anything good about them so I can show him something to possibly convince him of letting us have one?

2006-12-30 13:55:39 · 29 answers · asked by Katey 4

Other then going to the vet.

2006-12-30 13:55:24 · 7 answers · asked by led321 2

I want to adopt a chihuahua from a pet rescue but i heard that chichuahuas latch on to ONE person only. my current dog does that and that person isn't me and it upsets me a little because he won't even let me pet him. How can i improve my chances of being this chihuahuas favorite person?

2006-12-30 13:52:37 · 15 answers · asked by DancerABT 1

Does anyone have solid info as to how this method compares in effectiveness over the long term for different people (not the 'whisperer') of differing ages and sexes vs. that of the more conventional animal behaviorist approach.

A bunch of bucks can be at play here in making the right choice, much less the impact which a botched training approach will have on the animal and owner.

2006-12-30 13:46:57 · 11 answers · asked by dooner george 3

Okay everything I have read says that Pugs are hard to housetrain, but it doesn't say why. Does anyone have anything that worked for them housetraining their Pug? Ours is a 6 month old neutered male, well mannered well trained. He is COMPLETELY crate trained. But, when I let him in the house after being outside, he doesn't signal that he needs to go out. I always let him out right after removing him from the crate, after he eats or drinks, and before I put him in his crate to make sure he goes "potty", but he still goes potty in my house. Any ideas? Any help would be great. I have housetrained a dog before, but this little man is proving to be more difficult.

2006-12-30 13:40:42 · 10 answers · asked by thatgirlcate 2

i have 2 male 'ch.' gator pitbulls, 1's up for stud serivce and is ckc/ukc registerd. the other isn't registerd and can't be because the parents aren't; can he still serve in stude service?

2006-12-30 13:34:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-30 13:29:51 · 9 answers · asked by Sherry R 2

My husband and I adopted a 7 week old puppy and I just wanted to make sure I was feeding her right. She's a mix between a Jack Russel Terrier and maybe a Boxer? I feed her that Science Diet for Puppies thats what she lady gave us for her shes been eating that since shes had her. But she never specified HOW MUCH? I am trying to get her on a schedule but I need to know how much to feed her I know 3 times a day right? And does anyone know the average weight a 7 week old Jack russels suppose to weigh?!Oh yeah also can anyone tell me how I can make her feel more comfortable shes has Kennel Cough shes on Medication now from the Vet but I feel so bad beacause shes sick and coughing all the time. I know she just has to fight it out but does anyone one know how I can make it "easier" on her. I feel so bad that cough seems like it would hurt bad. Please Help

2006-12-30 13:24:28 · 11 answers · asked by Meg 2

If so, is he/she more trouble or convienence? I am looking to but a St. Bernard and I'm trying to find out the pros and cons and which overpowers the other.

2006-12-30 13:23:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I currently have a puppy who is a GSD and a Pit Bull mix. I adopted him when he was 8 weeks old at my local humane society. He was neuteured when I adopted him.

I began to socialize my pup around 12 weeks by taking him to doggy parks and he has done well. He plays well with other dogs and has shown no aggression to other dogs.

However, recently, he has begun to show aggression by growling, baring his teeth and barking. Specifically, he will show aggression when he is under my futon or my bed. When I try to reach under and grab him to take him out he growls and barks and attempts to bite me. He has also tried to bite me when I was teaching him to sit. It almost seems as if he is showing that he doesn't want to listen. I have gone to the extent of using the PetSafe shock collars and spanking him with newspapers but that hasn't show any progress since he continues to show aggression.

Does anyone know what to do--I've heard puppy obedeince, but I doubt they will help.

2006-12-30 13:22:42 · 9 answers · asked by hoowzer 2

I am planning on getting a golden retriever puppy soon. Does anyone know a good breeder that I can buy her from? also how do they ship the puppies if I were to buy from out of state? any info would be helpful.

2006-12-30 13:15:01 · 7 answers · asked by giamc 1

2006-12-30 13:11:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been listening to my neighbor's dogs bark for 2 hours straight now and I am getting desperate. Has anyone tried these products that emit a high pitched sound when the dogs bark? I have heard mixed reviews and they are expensive, so I thought I'd get a couple of opinions/recommendations before I spend $50.

Also - for the record - I am a dog LOVER. I have a (very well behaved and QUIET) German Shepard. I like my neighbors, so I don't want to do anything like call the cops or start an argument over this. I just want a little peace and quiet. I bought my house because of the back yard, and ever since these dogs moved in next door, neither me or my dog have been able to enjoy it.

Thanks for any suggestions!

2006-12-30 13:11:01 · 6 answers · asked by odiboodi 2

i have a Havanese that i have owned for about 2 weeks now..... she is very very skiddish and will bark non stop at people and grow and snap at people if they get to close(like she has never been around people or socialised)..... she is very attached to me and is great with my 2 year old and other dogs.She really hates my husband and will go crazy if she even hears him.I dont want to get rid of her and but i dont know what to do?! its it her temperment or is she just still scared? should i just give her more time? i talked to the breeder(whom im not to happy with) and she said she just needs time and she is just not used to all of the attention.as much as i want that to be true im just not sure about it. anyone else had this problem or know what i can or should do?!? Thanks

2006-12-30 13:10:22 · 10 answers · asked by kyra120804 3

I took a sample of his poop to the vet today. I was sure it would test positive for coccidiosis, but it was negative. Vet said to keep an eye on him over the weekend and bring him back in if it continues. His poops are ofen very soft to runny, but occasionally more solid like they should be. Once there was quite a bit of blood, once a bit of blood and some slimey mucousy stuff, and a 3rd time just a little bit of mucous with a spot of blood.

He's still happy, playful, and eating/drinking well, although appetite might be a little less than usual. Wondering if anyone else has had a puppy with this problem. He has been dewormed and is on track w/ he vaccinations. He does have a herniated umbelical could that be a factor in any way? He also has a level III/VI heart murmur, but doubt that would be a factor to the bloody poop. I feed him one of the best, premium foods that are available.

Please serious, knowledgeable answers only ... thanks.

2006-12-30 13:04:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous