Dogs - December 2006

I have an Australian Cattle Dog. He was born Dec.22,2004. I notice my dog was limping. He was not puting any weight on his left hine leg. I took my dog to the vet and after x-rays and evaluation my vet stated: he has a rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in his left rear leg. In lemen terms one of his ligaments in his rear left leg is torn. My vet. suggested that I take him to Mannases Veternary Hospital for surgery. The treatment is called (TPLO), Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy. The recovery is 8 weeks and the cost is $2,500.00. I would like another opinion before I decide what I am going to do. I need to know of a honest veternarian.

2006-12-08 13:00:00 · 2 answers · asked by william h 1

i have a female westie that is a year old and is not fixed... i thinking of buying a male Chihuahua will this consult in any conflicts with the dogs? if i get the Chihuahua fixed will they be humping every secound i dont want to get my westie fixed... thanks

2006-12-08 12:56:56 · 10 answers · asked by goochie07 1

Two young unnuetered males trying to kill each other at every chance. I dont want them to cause serious damage to themselves.

2006-12-08 12:54:38 · 12 answers · asked by bnt 2

His legs go to the side, and he almost moves him self across the room using his butt. I think I know what it could be, maybe his butt glands need to be poped. Anymore ideas. He has been doing this for about two weeks, and im getting fed up of it, Im taking him to the vet next week.

2006-12-08 12:50:55 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a dog it's breed is Cattle & American staffi. it has a white& greyish patch under his neck, could it be a Kelpie or what? it is a mystery

2006-12-08 12:46:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-08 12:35:32 · 8 answers · asked by Bones 1

Does anyone know any thing about australian shepherds? My older sister might buy one and she wants to know some information about the breed=)
Thanx

2006-12-08 12:32:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-08 12:30:51 · 5 answers · asked by rosieposie182001 2

need to go cost to cost and take my dog

2006-12-08 12:26:34 · 14 answers · asked by dan k 1

My girl is about 9 months old and has a bad hip, so i am curious about some games that would keep her happy but that also wont her her hips.

2006-12-08 12:26:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is actually a proper 'name' or job position for this. I heard this term once.

2006-12-08 12:25:35 · 6 answers · asked by don m 2

it was a soft stuffed animal...now she wont open it. Should I take her to the vet?

2006-12-08 12:22:44 · 13 answers · asked by Sunny C 1

I just got a new puppy. She's an 8 week old Shih Tzu. I also have another dog who is a 2 year old Peekapoo(male). He keeps trying to sniff her and get to know her but she keeps growling and trying to bite him. She gets really mean. With humans she's sweet,soft and cuddley but with him she's mean. Does anyone know how to deal with this?

2006-12-08 12:19:22 · 10 answers · asked by Brittany 1

My dog vomited on my only a couples months new sofa and I don't know what to use to get it off I had a sheet on it just so when she gets on it it does not get messed up too bad then I get home from work and My lil' girl seen it so I TOOK IT OFF BUT IT WENT TO MY SOFA? PLEASE HELP

2006-12-08 12:18:43 · 2 answers · asked by alsqueen01 1

I live in southern ca, (around rancho cucamonga, orane county, and hour away from L.A., etiwanda, etc) where would I find a dog shelter near me?

2006-12-08 12:18:07 · 9 answers · asked by kels 1

2006-12-08 12:15:04 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does any one have any ideas how to potty train my pug? Someone told me that you can train a dog to use a kitty litter box is this correct

2006-12-08 11:59:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anthony M 2

The sore is on his leg, I went to the pet store to get that Apple Bitter stuff to deter the pet from itching/biting. But you can not put that stuff on an open wound I woudn't think...
I don't want to wrap it because he will tear it off...

2006-12-08 11:58:36 · 11 answers · asked by BostonBlondie 2

2006-12-08 11:43:17 · 20 answers · asked by pookstar 1

2006-12-08 11:40:22 · 5 answers · asked by runfree925 2

I have a 8 month old Brussels Griffon and I don't know the proper way to groom her face and the top of her head. I know that they are supposed to be hand stripped, but what about the beard and the hair around her eyes? Please help!

2006-12-08 11:38:41 · 9 answers · asked by no1name 2

2006-12-08 11:37:55 · 10 answers · asked by MICHAEL G B 1

I am looking for a small dog (miniature is ok, toy is too small) that wont shed, is good with kids, and is good with other dogs and cats. please help.

2006-12-08 11:35:16 · 9 answers · asked by wllmcarrier 1

it has to be small and it has to be a real dog not a made up one

2006-12-08 11:33:25 · 47 answers · asked by sexy bitch 1

hi, ive been away for about three months and im just wondering if my dogs will remember me when i get back home or if i'll be a total stranger to them. they are half alsatians and very unfriendly to strangers. and what if ive changed my perfume???

2006-12-08 11:25:29 · 23 answers · asked by favour b 1

my dog licks. she does not stop. it is driving my mom dad and me insane. if she could she would lick 24/7.

2006-12-08 11:18:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 9 year old chihuahua. he's been considerably healthy for that past years. this year, however, he's had daily seizures. based on the information that i looked up, it did not seem to be serious, as he did not have watering of the eyes, uncontrollable bladder, or any other symptoms. it seemed to me that he lost control of his hind legs. this past month, my chihuahua has been shrieking/yelping in pain constantly. it would occur more often at night. there seems to be no problem with his walking or his legs. however, he is now more reluctant to walk and excercise. when he does, he is slow and looks weak.

i've read several articles and the symptoms my dog has are similar to that of lameness. i am still very uncertain.

any ideas of what my dog may have? could this have been a result of exposure to paint/toxic chemicals? please share!

2006-12-08 11:17:15 · 4 answers · asked by komichiewa 2

I have a teacup maltese puppy and since she's a puppy, I don't want her to go outside to poop and get sick or something, so I bought a bunch of pee rags for her to defecate on. (A mat that I purchased at a pet store that's like a litter box kind of) Since she's going to be around 3 lbs at most, is it considered weird to just let her use the pee rags for the rest of her life?

2006-12-08 11:14:29 · 26 answers · asked by -:- Masha -:- 2

2006-12-08 10:53:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

First of all you all who had rude comments was uncalled for. I was trying to help my mom out. She has been breeding for well over 20 years and very reputable. The cost is not outrageous for te quality of do she has. She lives in a small town so i was trying to help her advertise a little. She cant do it herself for a few reasons. And also she loves these animals more than anything... the reason this is her business is because she has various medical problems including cancer and can not work. Most of the dogs that she has had she gives to people in need. I think it was wrong of a lot of you to post rude comments about it. All i was doing was trying to help her out some.

2006-12-08 10:47:21 · 6 answers · asked by glow_worm_4u 2