Dogs - December 2006

I live in the 4 Corners Area --- NM, CO, AZ,Utah, in the US and my hubby brought home a hitchhiker. He found this guy 10 miles from anywhere. The dog is a well behaved nutered male Golden Retriever with no tags. I've done all I know to do.....placed an ad in the local paper, and contacted animal shelters in 3 states. You can tell from this poor fellows feet he had traveled a good ways and that he at one time had a collar. The problem in this area is we are so remote and have lots of tourist and people lose dogs traveling through from all over the US... I see them in the paper.

Please don't suggest I keep him. I have 5 dogs plus lots of other animals to care for. Any ideas would be helpful. This guy is so sweet I know someone is looking for him.

2006-12-07 03:55:30 · 8 answers · asked by SNOOP 4

2006-12-07 03:51:36 · 32 answers · asked by llaidee 1

I'm worried that my yellow lab isn't getting tired of me kicking the ball around and him fetching it and bringing it back. I usually throw the frisbee once in a awhile. I'm just looking for a new, unique play-time activity to do with my dog (lab). Any suggestions?

2006-12-07 03:50:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two Jack Russell Terriers and they have been itching and scratching constantly. They are both Heart worm and flea and tick medication monthly from the vet. There is no sign of hot spots. It has been very cold where we live and this seems to make it worse. Is there some food or supplement I can administer to help them with the itching?

2006-12-07 03:50:15 · 12 answers · asked by Kim P 1

he pulls the sleigh on the movie its a cartoon

2006-12-07 03:50:03 · 10 answers · asked by Vikki B 1

I need to keep my beagle outside in a dog pin during the day, and I want to know if it's ok to put hay down on the ground for him. The ground where I live is orange clay and it gets everywhere, and I do not want him to get very dirty out there because he comes in at night. Any suggestions?

2006-12-07 03:44:23 · 18 answers · asked by ? 1

Just got a toy poodle..8 wks old. I'm trying to kennel train it..but at night he whines so loud it's making our neighbors in our apartment building mad.when I put him in his kennel..How can I make it stop whining? And what is the right size kennel for a puppy?

2006-12-07 03:36:33 · 6 answers · asked by kcgurl 2

I have dgo fobia ,as i simply cannot pet a dog no matter what the size of the dog is i freeze and i cannot touch/pet the dog instead i end up either in sweat or run in the opposite direction ,i howeever am able to go to dog shows without a problem we also have a dog next door but he is pretty ferocious . my dad,mom love dogs ,actually my dad more thn my mom and he wants a dog ! how will i be able to get over my fear with a dog in the house???

2006-12-07 03:31:04 · 5 answers · asked by jauvee 2

Or does he have to of had all of them before you can take him out?

2006-12-07 03:10:39 · 20 answers · asked by Gypsie 5

2006-12-07 03:08:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-07 02:39:10 · 10 answers · asked by Smitty 1

I have a shih-zhu/pomeranian mix and he just will not stop jumping on me and trying to bite me every time I move. He's always in my face! I give him PLENTY of attention, and he just wants more, more, more. He just won't leave anyone alone and it's really embarassing when I have company over. If someone tries to push him away, he thinks they are playing. How can I make him just calm down? The people at the place I bought him from said that he would be a calm dog, but he's not.

2006-12-07 02:30:54 · 21 answers · asked by hevs55 2

My dog decided it was a good idea to pee on the matress on the bed last night. It doesn't smell but obviously this will have soaked into the matress. Is there anything I can do to clean it as I'm not to chuffed on the idea of buying a new one. Thanks for your help

2006-12-07 02:10:00 · 21 answers · asked by jo_s_82 2

2006-12-07 02:05:55 · 8 answers · asked by tinker bell 1

2006-12-07 02:02:09 · 10 answers · asked by Pyra Q 1

what's the best food?
i feed him 2 times a day, use feed him 3

2006-12-07 01:50:20 · 16 answers · asked by Dennis T 2

It doesn't matter if I buy a new one, the family dog will pee on it eventually. I was hoping there was some sort of repellent that was safe for the dog and the rug

2006-12-07 01:44:36 · 10 answers · asked by spider809 1

2006-12-07 01:35:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What cute phrases are there to teach my parrot to say? Also, my male Chow-chow is only interested in the one female chow-chow? The one had puppies recently, but the other one is going on 2years now, and still no puppies. He doesn't even look at her. What could I do?

2006-12-07 01:20:42 · 12 answers · asked by Shakira 1

She has been raised with goats and is now 6 months old. She is picking on the younger, less aggressive goats. nipping their back legs and tearing on their ears. I haven't caught her in action. Other from that, she is an excellent dog.

2006-12-07 01:11:34 · 7 answers · asked by Chub-a-lubby 2

my dog went to quarantine he stated getting ill staff failed to inform me he had cut on the bottom of foot that had been bleeding heavily for 2days.staff told me he had the cut befor he went there i rang the vets in cyprus they told me he was a perfectly healthy dog befor boarding my dog has been in the vet since the 28th of october they failed to tell me that the blood test they wanted to do was up to£250 and done 2 then they done a skin graft without letting me know my dog is still in the vets now the vet in cyprus are writting a letter to say my dog had no cut to his foot befor boarding i have a feeling that my dogs foot was trapped in he door or stood on whilst in quarantine the staff were very distant and didnt have alot to say when i mentioned it to them so my dog has been in the vet for nearly 6weeks and i have a bill for £1266 because of them

2006-12-07 00:56:54 · 7 answers · asked by jacquesy002 1

i have tried taking her for walks and letting her out frequently during the day but she still wees and poos in the house. when i take her out she very rarely does any thing while i am with her if she does i give her loads of praise and a treat but i find that she cries to go out all the time just to play and not to use the toilet. Even today while i was at home she went upstairs and had a wee in one of the rooms she didnt ask to go out but had only recently been let in. I have 3 children with another on the way i really love my dog and dont want to get rid of her would it be cruel to keep her outside and let her in when we are here. I really dont want dog mess around my kids please help, and please no rude comments constructive advice please.

2006-12-07 00:56:04 · 12 answers · asked by chapsy3 1

Do you have to defend your breed often from people who don't know about the breed or watch to much T.V.?

2006-12-07 00:42:18 · 18 answers · asked by matchbox 78 2

2006-12-07 00:30:39 · 10 answers · asked by craigbuch 1

my 2 yr old bassett hound was hit by a car on monday,she got out of my fence.i didnt see the car but i heard the car hit her hard.they love to speed on this rd.i wanted to make up a sighnand put it on th poll wher she was hit.i was going to write ARE YOU THE LOW-LIFE WHO HIT MY DOG?AND LEFT HER HERE TO DIE.i want this person to see this.mabe they will mabe the wont but i want to do this is there a better saying you might have ? thankyou

2006-12-07 00:14:31 · 14 answers · asked by bassetluv 4

My wifes dog (cocker spaniel) is afraid of me. We have 3 dogs and I admit I am stern with all of them, but the other two are excellent with it. her dog won't listen to me, pees when I get close, and nips at me and has even attacked my hand before. He just hit a year old when this started to happen. I can't stop being stern, because I am afraid my other dogs will try to take over (they are both breeds that require an alpha or they see themselves as such). Also, the cocker gets aggressive when all the dogs play together and has drawn blood from one of the others (he is fine, just a little nip) and it concerns me. My wife and I are trying to have a baby as well, and I am very concerned about her dog and a new baby. She 'babies' her dog and I am afraid of jealousy issues.

I grew up around dogs, and have dealt with a biting dog. We had to get rid of him, just wouldn't stop no matter what we tried. (we gave him to my aunt, and even to his last days he tried to bite me)
Any answers?

2006-12-07 00:12:24 · 13 answers · asked by josey s 2

I took my kitten to the vet and she was put on clavomax. Now my dog is showing symptoms of a cold with sneezing, runny nose, ect... did the cat get him sick or is it just a coincedence?

2006-12-07 00:11:36 · 4 answers · asked by MellyK1234 3

he is fine in every other way is eating fine is bouncy and happy

2006-12-07 00:08:59 · 6 answers · asked by caron b 1

2006-12-07 00:05:25 · 20 answers · asked by Banshee 7

I have a six month old Rottie puppy. He is extremley healthy etc.
He has been scratching one ear which has now become red and inflammed (inside). Not deep inside the ear. I have looked into ear mites and do not think that this is the cause.

After applying an ear lotion for Debris / Mites and a cream for mild skin irritations he nol onger scratches at it, and it doesn't seem to bother him, although the area is still inflammed.

Does anyone have any idea what could have caused it?

Prehaps he'd brushed against a plant that had irritated him etc!

Thanks in advance!

2006-12-06 22:33:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous