Dogs - December 2006

I have an extremely anxious dog that works himself into a frenzy when company comes over. We would like to give him something to help him sleep through this. We have tried Gravol but it does not even slow him down. Yes, I have been gradually increasing the dosage, but it still does not seem to work.

2006-12-24 02:03:39 · 14 answers · asked by nailzdykstra 1

He is soooooo sweet and lovable, but at times, even aggresive to me, but he backs down and doesnt evere "attack" me. I vcould never have him euthanized, but I dont know of a good trainer that would cure him. Is it possible to cure permanantly a dog that is like this? I love him very much. Yes, he is fixed.

2006-12-24 01:52:05 · 13 answers · asked by MissKaren 1

2006-12-24 01:48:30 · 8 answers · asked by butthead911 1

But my dog has differant "words" for differant things. Such as when he wants out, treats, or its dinnertime. I picked him up from the groomer the other day and to all of our amusement he saw me and it sounded like he said " I want my momma". I wasn't the only one who heard it so I know I'm not going crazy. He also "sasses" me when I tell him no sometimes.

2006-12-24 01:45:39 · 18 answers · asked by DeltaQueen 6

my 10 month old alaskan malamute attacks his hind quarters and tail making him very irritable. he is exercised for about 2 hours a day and has plenty of toys and chews. we have been to a vet and no problem was found, she suggested it was down to boredom, since then he has been given more play and exercise but he still agressively attacks his hind quarters. if anyone has any ideas on what the problem might be (mites, skin infection, pyschological, other) then please answer this question and suggest a solution. any help will be greatfully recieved. Cheers Will

2006-12-24 01:45:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cocker-poo is only 4 months old and he came bounding into the bathroom while I was painting my toes. His face went straight into the nail polish brush. I checked, and it didn't get on his nose or eyes, just on his cheek.

2006-12-24 01:44:23 · 12 answers · asked by Krissy TX 1

can you help me out ?thankyou.and merry christmas!

2006-12-24 01:39:01 · 10 answers · asked by bassetluv 4

i have tried :turning round (he walks backwards), treats (ignored), distractions(see treats), using a check chain(passers by tell me i'm being cruel even though he just tried jumping over them to get to his canine* "friend"), a tap across the "lower" back (see check chain) and making him sit. he has a harness and a halti which gives me something to grab when he starts. some people have said to just let him off of the lead but as he wont answer to his name and is a dominant dog who will get into fights so i will not try that also when someone tells me i'm being cruel i need a reply to let them know he usually gets hugs when we get home.

2006-12-24 01:11:13 · 11 answers · asked by g r 2

2006-12-24 00:58:49 · 13 answers · asked by Nancy C 1

I have a puppy which was raised by a show breeder who owned a kennel with in and out runs. This puppy will not eliminate when took outside. Instead he returns to the house and uses his crate freely. I have tried the match method with no success. I am in need of constructive advise

2006-12-24 00:53:57 · 11 answers · asked by Julie J 2

2006-12-24 00:40:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

its a small five to ten pound dog

2006-12-24 00:30:37 · 8 answers · asked by Lauren S 1

Our Laso Apso sp? has four ticks on him with the heads imbeded but he has scratched the bodies off leaving only the heads. He has a Hartz flea and tick collar plus is treated on a monthly basis with the Hartz Control 1 pet care system which all are kept up to date. Any thoughts on how to treat him now and to prevent future ticks?

2006-12-24 00:27:45 · 4 answers · asked by alan so 1

I take every dog on a dog by dog basis but I really don't care much for Dachsunds or Chihuahuas. The Dachsunds especially.

2006-12-24 00:24:29 · 19 answers · asked by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5

We have a 6 year old dog, his ears never used to be much of a problem but lately he is constontly scratching them, have looked but cant see any mites or such like but they smell,we do trim the hair round his ears when this gets matted.

2006-12-24 00:13:31 · 12 answers · asked by Jane B 1

she is very energetic and does not act sick at all but had tons of worms in her poop. i just bought her dewormer medicinne at walmart. does the over the counter stuff work? and human can get worms? how i have to kids and now they are scared to touch their puppy they are ten. she doesn't got to the vet until Jan 5 for her first appointment and we live in a small town and i am almost sure there are no vets to call this close to christmas will she be okay and if this dewormer works how quick will it start to work? it also says only to do it every 10 days so on does will work?

2006-12-23 23:58:08 · 11 answers · asked by LOLO 3

Which do you prefer as a pet? I'm a mutt guy. The only purebred I'd get is a rescue from the pound.

2006-12-23 23:46:15 · 21 answers · asked by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5

Seems very stupid to me, a waste of money. If you want a mutt you should go to the pound and rescue one. Just my opinion but seems the most reasonable.

2006-12-23 23:44:07 · 18 answers · asked by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5

2006-12-23 23:27:50 · 4 answers · asked by lonely ariel 3

2006-12-23 23:01:35 · 1 answers · asked by corkie 1

"An animal experiment cannot be justifiable unless the experiment is so important that the use of a brain-damaged human would be justifiable."
-Peter Singer, Animal Liberation: A New Ethic for Our Treatment of Animals, 2nd. edition, 1990

This statement was made, I'm sure, with the thought they do not do experiment on humans. I know this is not true. Here is a story about a baby born in 1966. She had a heart defect that up to this time all childern died from. Her doctor experiment on her. Tried for 5 years to help her she went through hell. But she made it. her going through that hell made it possable for many to live. The work they did on her lead to them be able to replace values in the human heart. This child gre up and had childern and died this year, her doctor said her death had a lot to do with what she went through. I'm alive because of her, I had to have a value replaced in my heart.

2006-12-23 23:00:07 · 9 answers · asked by raven blackwing 6

am looking for top breeders of english bulldogs in my area because I am the owner of a bull dog and have a lot of questions to ask and want to meet other owners. The area is Stockton,Jackson,angles camp arears Like a bulldog club or clubs to join maybe. Can you help if you know of any In California

2006-12-23 22:44:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a poodle and that little guy sure has learned our habits and does things to let us know he knows as well. When it is time for me to have my cup of coffee in the morning he will bring one of his toys so we can play after I wake. Then he goes and gets one of my shoes so he can go for his walk. It just goes on like that all the time.

2006-12-23 22:42:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thankyou all for your advice ( except caramella, uncalled for!) as it happens gr8 and others were right, its a case of watching and waiting but vet thinks that he will be fine, its a habit of labs and most pass it through, however if he begins to vomit i need to take him in! so fingers crossed he will be fine! thanks everyone and happy xmas x

2006-12-23 22:31:12 · 8 answers · asked by BABY BELL 3

2006-12-23 22:16:28 · 4 answers · asked by corkie 1

I would like to hear from breeders of english bulldogs on what to do and how to stud out my bull dog do I need forms, background on the *****, what to charge, ect. Help first time for me and need to do right. So help. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-23 22:07:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i noticed he had it in his mouth, by the time i got to him to get him to drop it, it had gone! should i wait for it to come out? or call the vets? he seems fine in himself today and has pooed! but no sock! some advice please? i really want to make sure i do the best for him!

2006-12-23 21:57:51 · 30 answers · asked by BABY BELL 3

Two days ago, my cocker spaniel ate most of a small aluminum bread pan--the disposable kind you can buy in the supermarket. The pieces I picked up when I discovered what he'd done were sharp, so I called the vet (right before closing), who recommended just keeping an eye on him for nausea, diarrhea, etc. The next morning I brought the dog and he showed no discomfort, but the vet put him on an antibiotic (esp. for gastric problems) just in case. It's been 48 hours, and the dog's still happy and eating and drinking, and when we go for a walk, his poo is fine (yep; I examine it!) ... if he's passed the aluminum, it must have been in the back yard when he was out on his own, and not on a walk.

However, I'm still very anxious. At what point can I draw a sigh of relief? Thank you!

2006-12-23 21:45:47 · 2 answers · asked by Vaughn 6

I probably want two so they can play with eachother (i have 3 cats but they are scraed of my moms dog so they wont play with them)
I want to take them out hiking, camping, swimming in (pools, lakes and going creeking), going on walks and just alot of outdoorsie stuff. My boyfriend and I love the outdoors so we want dog that likes to do those kinds of things. My moms dog is 16 and blind and hhas arthritis so we cant bring him anywhere. so does anyone have any kind of suggestions of what kind of dog we should get. Oh before i forget the dogs must like children for we want some when we get married. so must be gentle too. thanks and Merry Christmas!

2006-12-23 21:26:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mom always told me as I was growing up that dogs are dirty and stinky, that's why she never allowed us to have one. Well, now I'm married and all grown-up. I found out that my brother-in-law bought me a puppy for xmas (a doberman). I love dogs, I want to keep it indoors (don't want it being isolated in the backyard). Thing is, being taught that dogs are dirty, I cringe & shiver thinking my baby would roll around on the same rug the dog lays on... I mean, would you allow your dog to sleep on your bed? I knew someone who lets her dog sleeps on her pillow when she's not using it. (even my husband and mother-n-law see it as dirty...they don't want it indoors) I just think humans and animals can coexist in a house... just follow basic hygiene rules... like washing hands before cooking/eating & make sure the baby doesn't put anything dirty in her mouth. What do you think? are dogs dirty?

2006-12-23 20:35:11 · 22 answers · asked by Busy Bee 2