Dogs - January 2007

Ok i have this very abused dog that we rescued the other day cause the people just up and moved and left her there for a week with out food or water. She is 3 months old and has never had shots before and was allways left outside. But we are taking her to the vet on friday for her first set of shots (parvo distemper..etc). But i was wondering since she is 3 months old is this gonna be bad that she is just now getting her shots? Is this gonna cause any problems that she is getting them so late? Cause i know the vet starts them when they are 6 or 7 weeks old...but any ideas?

2007-01-30 14:24:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need help in answering questions about the financial aspect of keeping treatments up for my dog with Addison,s...ITs very expensive for the medicine they are giving him and it has to be administered every 25 days. Its costing me $185.00 every vet visit ,, every 25 days... I need some other path to followl. help please!

2007-01-30 14:21:50 · 4 answers · asked by john k 1

He has been crying for the passed few days when we put him in the cage: obviously natural behavior. But until today, his cries could actually be identified as a dog's. As of today, his screams sound so extremely strained, high pitch. It looks painful for him to scream.
We noticed that he has been coughing today, too on and off. Maybe there is something in his throat? He has no trouble eating, drinking or breathing so maybe he strained his voice? Help?

2007-01-30 14:21:13 · 3 answers · asked by duchess_mary_of_burgundy 2

2007-01-30 14:20:45 · 8 answers · asked by |*ANUMBABy*| 2

I have a pack of these guys and I am anxiously awaiting breeding season!! Should I wait unitl they are all 2 years old? What's the best age to begin breeding??

Serious answers only please.

2007-01-30 14:20:08 · 8 answers · asked by ebay_convert 5

my dog keeps scratching her back and her knuckle joints she does not have fleas as i treat her and keep on top of the problem
she scratches most of the day and i really do feel for her as she is starting to get some sores now where she is itching all the time. can anyone help many thanxs bob

2007-01-30 14:17:03 · 22 answers · asked by PJ 2

i need the money now!

2007-01-30 14:15:18 · 11 answers · asked by Kelly 1

By the way she's a Pomeranian.

2007-01-30 14:14:38 · 5 answers · asked by ek 1

I took me dog to the vet 2 weeks ago and they took a cell sample from the lump.The vet said she thinks it is just fatty cells and sent me home with anti-inflammatories and told me to bath it. I did this for 4 days like I was told and the lump did not change. The vet told me they have to do a biopsy. Does anyone know what he could have?

2007-01-30 14:10:21 · 9 answers · asked by Debb W 1

my blue-tick hound just had puppies and as they are getting older they are starting to look like various dogs from around the neighborhood like different kinds of breeds and stuff. a friend told me they can get pregnat by different dogs but i wasnt sure can they?

2007-01-30 14:09:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-30 14:09:13 · 11 answers · asked by ThatGirl 1

2007-01-30 14:07:25 · 9 answers · asked by Girl Upstairs 2

My lab is suppose to get 4 sets of shots that are 3 weeks apart. I just found out today that these were suppose to be 3 wks apart and he is late on his 3rd set. He got his last set Dec. 30th. If I wait until next week, will this mess up his puppy shots. The lady at the vet told me I needed to get him to the vet as soon as possible. Is it imperative that I stay on the 3 week schedule?

2007-01-30 14:02:29 · 2 answers · asked by savemore 3

some of you recommended that i give my dogs some kinds of pills for my dogs that could help them. i was wondering if i have to wait til there a certain age in order to give it to them to avoid any harm. also my dogs are less than 5 pounds. theyre toy yorkies and toy maltese. also about bathing them in oats. i just bought the quaker brand of oatmeal is that okay?

2007-01-30 13:51:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

today my dog was trying to itch his tail but couldn't so i did it for him and while i was doing that i say three little black things in his fur can it be fleas i took my dog a bath last week and he only goes out side 3 times a day, do any of you know what i can do please reply asap

2007-01-30 13:44:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband and I adopted a dog from the local animal shelter. He is about 2 years old and has been abandoned twice. He developed separation anxiety almost immediately. We tried crating him, he tore the wire crate apart and got out of the plastic one in 15 minutes! We tried a "safe" room but he destoyed it. My husband has a job where he can take him with him and he does. Is this the wrong thing to do? Will it create more anxiety? We have been able to leave him for short periods of time recently and are slowly working up to longer time periods. This is what we thought was the right way to deal with his separation anxiety but some people have told me otherwise. What do you think?

2007-01-30 13:29:34 · 10 answers · asked by Leigh S. 2

2007-01-30 13:26:27 · 14 answers · asked by W0615 4

My Husband and I live in a small townhouse and I would love to have a black lab, although my husband suggests that we wait until we have a house with a backyard. Any suggestions with a compromise?? :) Additionally, I love to take long walks and I realize that these breeds need lots of exercise!! :)

2007-01-30 13:25:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My ex-wife and I were divorced 2 weeks ago and in the divorce decree I get our 5 year old male doberman and she gets our 8 year old female doberman.

The female is very indipendent and doesn't favor us any different. Our male really likes me. You could say he is my dog.

We got both dogs when they were puppies and they grew up with each other.

I really want to take him but should I? Any suggestions?

Thanks

2007-01-30 13:25:35 · 11 answers · asked by sell insurance 2 1

People say cats are smarter. So y dont cops use them to search for ppl's traces, or customs to search for drugs? I believe that dogs are way more intelligent and extremely loyal. Blokes Best friend i say. Treat them well and u've got a friend for life. Cats only go to whoever has food, rub up against ur leg then they just F*** off again.

2007-01-30 13:24:41 · 15 answers · asked by E B 1

My dog is 1yr4months old. I recently noticed that his one tooth was missing. It was partially missing. The tooth that I found on the floor was a little black. I looked inside his mouth and there was partial of his teeth left in his mouth.

2007-01-30 13:13:18 · 10 answers · asked by XX 2

Our yard is mostly dead grass with few tufts of green here and there. It is about 10 x 20 feet off a patio. It is our dogs' potty place. But lately it has begun to stink to high heaven. We clean up the droppings daily but the urine smell is horrible. We watered it (we live in the desert and don't get much rain) but that seemed to make it worse. Any suggestions.

2007-01-30 12:58:58 · 10 answers · asked by U-man 3

2007-01-30 12:47:55 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the worst that could happen? I know chocolate isn't good for dogs but he seems to be ok and I'm not sure what I should do.

2007-01-30 12:44:47 · 16 answers · asked by kate92979 3

Hi everyone, i have a problem it seems there are rats living on my back porch. How they got there or why they are living on my porch is beyond me. the only food out there is in a deep freeze that they can't get into. I dont know how to get rid of them any ideas. i know there are at least two i saw them. im worried becasue i have 8dogs that can get onto to back porch and i dont want them bit, i also have cats who can get in there too. i want to catch the rats before they get to my animals and hurt them. I realize catching them myself is dangerous but im going to do it.

2007-01-30 12:31:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

She had ruined two beds and today chewed a corner off of a blanket. We put multiple toys, rawhide bones, and treats in there and she has plenty of room to move around but she still ruins things. Obviously she has separation anxiety and is doing this for spite but I don't trust her to roam while we are away. I hate to just leave her in there on the plastic and want to keep her comfy but she is leaving us no choice. We don't want her to choke on something. Help!

2007-01-30 12:19:29 · 10 answers · asked by doglover 2

I have two dogs, my female dog is really jealous every time I pet the male dog she attacks him.

2007-01-30 12:13:55 · 9 answers · asked by |*ANUMBABy*| 2

He has had a lot of visitors lately. I am at my wits end. Help

2007-01-30 12:09:10 · 9 answers · asked by Jill H 1

There are four of them and one of them i can cup in my hand...thats how big the one is. The biggest one has went down in size a bit. I am concerned and I don't know what it is....I thought it was from my other dog biting him but now that he has more than one, I don't know. The vet said he could do some tests but he's not sure...it was a waste of a visit...if anyone could tell me that would be great!!!

2007-01-30 12:08:52 · 9 answers · asked by Lisa W 1

My dog growls at everyone, even some people she has met before. How can I teach her to be more friendly?

2007-01-30 12:02:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous