Dogs - December 2006

I just recently took ownership of a 2 year old dachshund from a family of 4 who had no time to care for him. He is very active and playful and shows no signs of sickness. I already have a 7 year old dachshund who is the best trained dog I have ever seen. My 7 year old alerts me when he needs to go outside, does everything immediately and comes in. Now. The two year old (My new one) ghas a problem of eating his own feces. He would probably eat it as it was coming out if he could. It is not a hard stool but a very soft stool (This is gross but it is just like a soft serve ice cream machine, sorry if I ruined soft serve for everyone). I have to go outside every day to pick up his excrements. He does not touch my other dogs feces, just his own. Also, he is VERY underweight 7lbs). I have a high calorie food for him and he has gained a couple of lbs but thats it. He is 9 lbs but you can still see his ribs. I have taken him to the vet twice (My girlfriend is a vet tech) and he is 100% healthy

2006-12-31 03:09:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like if i had a girl chihuahua would it want me to be it's "mommy" instead of my dad. Because we have a male toy fox terrier and he is a real daddy's boy.... would it be opposite with girls. Or does it not matter?

2006-12-31 02:56:51 · 11 answers · asked by DancerABT 1

Since she inhales it, this causes her to sometimes begin to gag since it has become stuck in her throat. I use royal cannine and I been forced to break down the kibble even smaller and add some warm water to it to soften it up. She needs to slow down and actually bite her food but I dont know how to do it.

2006-12-31 02:54:53 · 12 answers · asked by vicente c 1

My 2 year old Samoyed dog has had diarreah since yesterday...going a lot during the night before and daytime. I added rice to his kibble, and he went less during the night, and had just a touch of consistency. Does anyone have any good ideas to help him out. I called the vet and they said that if he has a decrease in energy, water, or eating, to bring him in, but he is the same happy boy he always is...eating well, drinking normal amounts of water, and very energetic/happy.

Any help/answers/tips/etc. would be appreciated.
Thank you :)

2006-12-31 02:54:00 · 5 answers · asked by doubledowndeb 1

Of course i will leave out the hook, i figure i set it up around some post and use man power to reel in the "game"

a lure course is where a dog chases a lure, usually something fluffy, around a set course. Imagine a greyhound track that doesnt go in a circle...or 40 mph in my case

2006-12-31 02:53:56 · 5 answers · asked by anonomama 3

They are being weaned and doing really well but there mum is losing intrest but will feed them when coaxed how much of their mums milk should they still be getting?

2006-12-31 02:34:39 · 13 answers · asked by Belinda E 1

my puppy seems to still be getting over a cold that he has, and now after he was getting better he seems to not be able to breathe again and he keeps spitting up. i don't know what to do to help?

2006-12-31 02:31:25 · 6 answers · asked by april a 1

They haven't had changes in their diets; they don't have fleas or flea eggs; they haven't started any new medications; I have given them regular baths (with mild dog soap, which has never caused a problem in the past); one has mild dandruff, but it never bothered him before and besides, they are both going crazy so it can't be that; any other ideas as to why they are scratching? I have checked them over thoroughly and they don't have any scabs, tics or mites. I can't figure it out. Suggestions?

2006-12-31 02:08:10 · 10 answers · asked by VNCGirl 3

my dog will itch all night if i let her she has no fleas just gave her a bath last night it is like it made it worse i dont know what to do she is driving me as well as her self crazy any one had this problem before

2006-12-31 01:56:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to buy a black chihuahua puppy.please help me as i am searching for a long time and can not find any way. Thank you

2006-12-31 01:50:52 · 4 answers · asked by A J 2

she slobbers none stop while she is chasing and she refuses to stop I take her for walkes and I try to play with her but as soon as she is out of her kennal she starts circling .maybe this is reagular behavior for a Bully I'm not sure, she is only 6 months and we have 3 boys who like to play with her so im sure she cant be bored

2006-12-31 01:36:32 · 13 answers · asked by bill worboys 1

2006-12-31 01:26:16 · 11 answers · asked by christina o 1

is there anything i can give him to ease this cough?

2006-12-31 01:23:11 · 16 answers · asked by karen n 1

2006-12-31 01:19:39 · 3 answers · asked by sexilexi06 1

I have a border collie and she is nearly seven. Recently she started to scratch the wallpaper when we are out. As we only wallpapered last year you can imagine we are not best pleased. She has toys and a lovely bed to lie in. Can anyone suggest any remedies please?

2006-12-31 01:05:41 · 8 answers · asked by catcha125 1

i had it at christmas i am bored with it alredy shal i let it go up the woods or take it down the canal "for a swim" ?

2006-12-31 01:03:16 · 48 answers · asked by neilcharlesharvey 1

The puppies are starting to wean now - they are 4 weeks old and was wondering if an occasional water is ok to give them? I assume this is ok, but wanted to ask the community

2006-12-31 00:58:56 · 9 answers · asked by IT Scholar 1

Does anyone have a smaller one?

2006-12-31 00:57:47 · 13 answers · asked by chasmo9592 1

made a "New Year's" resolution?
I never have;not a fan of silly superstitions.
BUT.......I'm seriously concidering one today.

Staying away from this UTTERLY IMBECILIC & TOTALLY fruitless site!

The Moron League will NEVER be diminished by ONE member,no matter how hard one tries to educate them. They will only GROW in numbers *&* RUIN (& produce!) & KILL more animals.
They will FIGHT to *REMAIN* morons in face of all the FACTS in world & ATTACK anybody who dares to pierce their self-important wind-bag BULLSHI* w/ the TRUTH!
*THEY* can go on blundering through life...too bad they take their defenceless animals w/them.

2006-12-31 00:50:27 · 14 answers · asked by tyke 1

the store owner says he does not take returns, but he keeps attacking and biting me, do i have a right to take him back with a 14 day guarentee?? what can I tell him??

2006-12-31 00:50:07 · 5 answers · asked by Ethan A 1

Why should we remove their male producing organs?/
How youd feel if somebody remove your testicles or ovaries..

We can cut their sperm ducts/tie their fallopian tubes if we want to sterilize them ...It may cost more...but I feel it is more proper

2006-12-31 00:43:18 · 14 answers · asked by robin 3

2006-12-31 00:30:17 · 13 answers · asked by robin 3

We have occasional accidents in the house where he pees indoors

2006-12-31 00:25:25 · 5 answers · asked by Brian O 1

My puppy Baxter is just over three months old and he's a LhasaPoo. He's the runt and it was very visible when comparing him to his sisters and brothers. When I got him at 2 months he was 2.3 pounds. I think he now might be three. He has always been tiny but he's starting to grow and I wanna estimate how big he is going to end up so I was wondering how many more months till he's done growing? Does anyone have and guess's how big he might get?

2006-12-30 23:35:31 · 11 answers · asked by beautybabe 2

the other day, it just broke the skin, do i need a tetinus shot.

2006-12-30 23:12:51 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone here make custom dog clothing, or do they know someone who does, like who can make sweaters, pajamas, bandanas, etc. for small dogs, and that are also afforadable? If you or someone else does, could you provide me with their contact information? (And maybe even a website? Thanks!

2006-12-30 23:03:32 · 12 answers · asked by Andrea B 1

My poor puppy is nine months old and has just come into her first season. She is feeling very sorry for herself just lying aroundand not playing as usual. Could she be in pain? how can I help her?

2006-12-30 23:03:24 · 10 answers · asked by mummylove 3

I had taken them on a walk hoping they would digest it, and fed them a little dog food. The vets want 150 $ i dont have that so im trying to find as much out as possible! Now they are just sleeping, well the puppy is walking around, they havent barfed or anything!

2006-12-30 22:40:41 · 6 answers · asked by ashleycasperblue 2

Snce we bought our new rescue dog home our cat has moved himself upstairs and will only come down to go outside if the dog is locked away. We followd all of the procedures giving the cat run of house and confining dog to kitched for two weeks. The cat moved upstairs he has a litter tray and food. He is really lording it up. He is not frightened of the dog he has lived with a dog before He parades up and down the landing showing off and teasing her, she is so good sitting at the bottom of the stairs she has never attempted to go up or chase him. I want him to come back downstairs and rejoin the family. I worry he will be lonley up there on his own. Any suggestions please?

2006-12-30 22:39:47 · 13 answers · asked by mummylove 3

They were a little hyper and now they are fine should i be worried or wait till tomorrow to take them into a vet?

2006-12-30 22:23:14 · 10 answers · asked by ashleycasperblue 2