Dogs - December 2006

Well, if you scroll down and read my other question about being lonely when I move out from my parent's house which relates to this question... maybe I should just get a dog? I have three dogs here at my parents house and they are good company. I love them, they are so sweet. My friend whose going to be my roommate doesn't mind pets, she's even said to bring one of them w/ me when I move in with her. Hmm... you think it will cause trouble... I know how to potty train real good. But, then again, I'm a college student and rarely have any time...

2006-12-13 16:18:41 · 11 answers · asked by bettyboop 2

If they were bred for hunting, don't you think the ears would get caught in things?

2006-12-13 16:18:22 · 5 answers · asked by Sarah T 3

I am getting a new female beagle pup for Christmas. Can't decide if Daisy is a good name or if you have something more unique...

2006-12-13 16:18:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 6 week old Schnauzer with what I believe to be an umbilical hernia about the size of small grape. It seems to not cause any pain ect.... How old does my puppy have to be to get it repaired? I am taking the puppy to the vet this week to get his shots....can I get it done then, or does anything even have to be done? The breeder did disclose the problem to me, but she herself has no experiece in dealing with hernias.
Thanks

2006-12-13 16:17:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im getting a new puppy here pretty soon and i dont know what i want to name her.

2006-12-13 15:56:32 · 23 answers · asked by Erin T 1

I have 2 black labs that I have had for 7 years. At our old house, we let them sleep in the living room and chew on firelogs. Now taht we've moved, they destroy my room. We have nowhere else to put them. The neighbors complain if we put them outside, and we have no extra rooms. So far they have destroyed over $9,000 worth of things. I can't train them, they're too old. Chewy toys don't work becasue they destroy them too quickly. I don't want to give them away but I think I might have to because I dont' know what else to do. They only chew things when I'm not around, so when I come in to see the damage and punish them, they have no idea what they did wrong. Some advice please?

2006-12-13 15:52:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

A puppy my family recently purchased will be here at the end of the month. When I asked the breeder about the puppy's food, he responded that he would not be providing the food fed to the puppy in the shipping. If I wanted to feed the puppy another brand of food, that I should use Kaolin-pectin to avoid diarrhea the puppy will probably have from the quick transition of the food. After reading some articles, it seems that it may have a side effect on humans, but not on dogs.

The puppy is currently being fed MAX® LARGE BREED PUPPY (Apparently, even though the puppy will not grow to be a large breed, it has: "a lot of vitamins & antioxidants that help support the immune system.") I'd like to switch the puppy to Innova Puppy Dry.

Is it okay to use kaolin pectin for my 2 month old future puppy? For people who have used it on their dogs, does it have side effects? Should I just purchase the same brand the puppy is eating now and slowly mix it in from there?

Relevant answers please.

2006-12-13 15:43:40 · 5 answers · asked by Jazzytea 2

just wondering whats the cheapest youve paid for spaying or neutering your dog? i know i could get it free, but only if i'm on WIC or foodstamps, that kinda thing. but i'm not. i've found it for about $50. should i keep looking around....what did you pay?

2006-12-13 15:41:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm trying to find a puppy bulldog for my boyfriend for x-mas. i know there's a lotta ppl who will willingly give um out free(for adoption)...but i have a prob. finding one in my local area which is around burbank, northridge, glendale, pasadena ...ok u get the pic.!..lol.

i am willing to spend $250 for one though. oh and no french bulldogs...i'm thinking more on the line of the english bulldog. anyways if anyone can help me plz do~! thanx so much :) ~!

2006-12-13 15:41:21 · 5 answers · asked by heyk 2

this morning he threw up. this afternoon when my kids play with him he is active, otherwise he sleeps, and not necessarily in his crate as he always does, but sometimes wherever in the room where he sleeps. i have had him for almost 2weeks now. could he be sick or just tired? what should i look out for?

2006-12-13 15:38:11 · 6 answers · asked by xx 2

I'm looking for instructions on how to litter train a puppy ?? and what does noe use for the filling of the litter box ?? I've heard cat litter can be injested by dog & is harmful to them..??

How long would it take etc... Its to cold to send a puppy out side this time to be house trained...& theres to much snow so I must find alternatives...
Thank you soo much

2006-12-13 15:37:29 · 8 answers · asked by Marty C 1

i have a white female german shepherd...and were looking for a male dog for her..does any1 know where i could find 1 n IL..? ive went to the website www.petfinder.com but it didnt help. so any1 know some other website or something?

2006-12-13 15:24:38 · 9 answers · asked by bratbaby_411 1

I have a little puppy she is 7 months old now and when my partner bought her for me the seller told him she was a lab cross Spaniel. how do i find out what breed of spaniel she is. ive been looking online and i think she looks a bit like a brittany but im not sure is there any way i can find out?

2006-12-13 15:15:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

She licks it so much that it's gotten rusty from licking it so much. Does she like the taste of rust or is she licking what she smells in the ductwork. I've had a problem with roof rats in the past? Could she be smelling their presents they left behind in the ducts? And is licking rusty metal unhealthy for a dog?

2006-12-13 15:06:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you saw a puppy and a human in a house that was burning or in danger and you had the chance to save 1 who would you save and why?

2006-12-13 14:57:44 · 34 answers · asked by la naca 6

2006-12-13 14:51:17 · 23 answers · asked by lilly1256 1

I have a 2 year old Boxer/Rottwieller dog who only bites people who he doesn't know. He is fine with my two children ages 3 and 6. He is fine with anyone that he knows. But when someone comes to the house that he doesn't know he will bite them, unless we put him outside or upstairs with the door closed. We try to keep the door locked when he is inside but sometimes people don't knock and walk right in and he will bite them . He has only bit one person, but that is one too many. I can't put him to sleep that to me is just not right. He is like one of my children. Please help cause i just don't know what to do? Thank you

2006-12-13 14:48:17 · 12 answers · asked by katsimel2006 1

What is the average height for a samoyed?

2006-12-13 14:32:48 · 4 answers · asked by dogloverfav 2

I want to keep her but her age is about 8 years old. I don't want to put her down. Most dogs this age might not live very long or walk really good.

2006-12-13 14:26:25 · 19 answers · asked by Amber H 2

just curios.

2006-12-13 14:20:37 · 16 answers · asked by Kimbabwe 2

I have a bulldog, and when she drinks water from her bowl she comes back a very drippy chin. Are there any trick or bowls that can get her to not push her head so far in to the bowl?? Or is there a better bowl than the normal stainless steel bowl?

2006-12-13 14:10:05 · 14 answers · asked by guy_with_question 2

what would you do need answers

2006-12-13 14:08:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to find one for my boyfriend for his birthday and can't find one anywhere. Please help!!

2006-12-13 13:54:18 · 6 answers · asked by Melissa D 2

I am very interesting in becoming a parent to a lovely toy fox terrier. Pleasem if anyone knows of a breeder close to the tri-state area, or any breeder at all, let me know. If they have a website that would be great, send me the link.

2006-12-13 13:52:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-13 13:44:43 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is stinky, scratching constantly, & hair is falling out on her back. I can not figure out what is causing it. Took her to the vet the last time it happened & she said that she had a yeast infection & a bacterial infection that was causing the smell. She gave us prednisone & antibiotics which cured it as long as she was on it. She's been off for about a week now & it is coming back.
What could be causing this to happen? Why is she itching herself to the point of infection like that? I have to stop what is causing it or it is just going to keep coming back.
Anyone have any ideas or experience with this type of thing?
This is a very sweet dog & we all really like her but I am almost to my witts end with this stuff.

2006-12-13 13:40:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-13 13:38:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-13 13:33:52 · 23 answers · asked by dc7filomena 2

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2006-12-13 13:32:33 · 34 answers · asked by N.T. 3

we are looking for a name for a female red bone coon hound. we want something tough and intimidating! any ideas?

2006-12-13 13:32:25 · 24 answers · asked by Laura H 2