Dogs - January 2007

Hi, I have a wonderful, adorable 6month old little boy, Chihuahua. It is very cold here so I haven't been able to train him to go potty outside so we are using those ridiculous puppy pads. He doesn't tend to always use them, he randomly pees and poos other places. I praise him when he does go on the pad and try to catch him and pick him when he doesn't. Any helpful hints?

2007-01-12 05:14:51 · 12 answers · asked by toothfairee 1

2007-01-12 05:09:20 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

He gave her a shot of vitamin K, and gave me a prescription for 60mg vitamin per day for one week. He did a blood test at the office, and is sending out more blood for a CBC (I think). My question is, is it necessary to give her the high dose for so long, the blood test in the office came out fine. We should know the results of the 2nd test by late tomorrow, or monday. Is it necessary to get the full prescription, or could we just give her another shot tomorrow. As of right now, she's running around as normal. No unusual behavior at all. She weighs 50 lbs.

2007-01-12 05:08:45 · 15 answers · asked by helpful mom 2

We just received today a puppy as a gift and it was surprise which we weren’t really ready for and I don’t really now what to do since I never had one before. I think it’s a couple of weeks old I am really worried because he won’t stop shaking. I need help can somebody please tell me what should I do?

2007-01-12 05:03:40 · 16 answers · asked by occhibella 1

I'm looking for a pattern to make my little dog too some pants for when she comes into season. I have looked at the fabric store and online and have not been able to find anything. Thank you for your help in advance.

2007-01-12 04:55:46 · 4 answers · asked by Monica G 2

All these dogs that have been taken in have been described as "pitt bull LIKE dogs what do they mean by this?? I've heard that in the near future owners of dogs like these on the dangerous dogs act list will need a licence, I have a staffordshire bull terrior, will I need a licence for him is he classed as a dangerous dog??

2007-01-12 04:55:18 · 24 answers · asked by irish_jipper 2

Alot of people here are talking about breeding their dogs. Then they surely must know the following and be able to answer me.
What is pack drive, what is prey drive, what is defense drive, what is fight drive, what are instinctive behaviors, what are learned behaviors? What is the difference between prey and fight drive? What is the difference between temperament and drive? And finally, which of these behaviors does your dog have in BALANCE with the others that you want to pass alone?

2007-01-12 04:53:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anyone know how to MAKE a dog crate? my fiancee is a pretty good handy man, but we just need the instructions! thanks!!

2007-01-12 04:48:53 · 8 answers · asked by kmac41586 2

2007-01-12 04:45:32 · 8 answers · asked by Shannon K 1

I was thinking abut getting a Labrador but I have a Chihuahua and a cat. I know Labs are timid dogs. But will my Chihuahua take this okay. She is still young and gets along with some dogs. I just don't want to stress her out. I have introduced her to a black lab but she constantly barked at it. But that lab was grown not a puppy. What do you think?

2007-01-12 04:42:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a mix chihuahua and she already lost all of her teeth. She's been with us for at least 10 years. I would like to know how long she has to live.

2007-01-12 04:39:21 · 15 answers · asked by justme3087 2

2007-01-12 04:37:04 · 15 answers · asked by hope 5

its about 10-13 years old and is a cross breed of a corgi and a chiuaua i think she is dying because she is getting old, she eats perfectly healthy and she had an operation before because of a lump found in her stomache....What do you think the problem is?

2007-01-12 04:36:29 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got my Sheltie this bone that almost looks like a hollow cow spine or something and she loves it! However, she is eating it preety fast and my Mom said it could be bad for her. There are also are hooves, pig snouts (yuck!), rawhide bones filled with different flavors and so forth. I read that plain old rawhide are the only safe bones but my dogs don't like them! And what about bones from the butcher? Also, are the "new" greenies safe? I gave one to my dog for her weight category (which was really small) and she ate it within 5 minutes! She didn't "gulp" it though which I guess was part of the problem. Are they really digestable or only partially? HELP!

2007-01-12 04:23:42 · 16 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3

I have replaced fencing and covered it with a metal mesh, but he's figured out a way to rip that off. I then added a 2X6 poly decking material to the susceptible places, but now he's ripping into other sections. He won't be able to get out now but he's destroying my fence.

2007-01-12 04:22:08 · 10 answers · asked by Wakesetter 1

Now that the really cold weather has started how do you exercise your dog when it's below 10 degrees or so? Sweaters and booties from pet retail chains haven't really cut it for my dog, he still shivers and runs back inside. Any suggestions?

2007-01-12 04:19:30 · 11 answers · asked by MollyTimballi 1

I know the yew tree and its seed inside the berry is harmful but i cant stop her eating any that have dropped before i can pick them up.

2007-01-12 04:11:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog is a shih tzu and i usually wash her when she begins to smell usually once a month.

2007-01-12 04:08:54 · 16 answers · asked by go go gadget 4

Does anyone know how to stop a dog from chewing up his blankets or crate pads when thier in their crate? I tried the crate pad but he started chewing it, i tryied carpet, but he chewed it, he now has an old wholey blanket.

2007-01-12 04:02:52 · 13 answers · asked by troxie79 3

2007-01-12 04:00:34 · 10 answers · asked by vavasourians 1

2007-01-12 03:59:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

if i go to the pups she will. I feel as if something is wrong. this is her first liter.
I need to know if there is something i can do so the pups will not die other than feeding them myself.it worries me because i have not seen her nurse the pups yet.she stays away from them is this normal for a toy poodle?

2007-01-12 03:56:05 · 6 answers · asked by treeminnie 1

She is beginning to yelp when she gets up and when she walks or tries to go up the stairs. She's part lab, so maybe just a hip problem. However, we are also beginning to notice she has large bumps or bulges, large enough I can cup my hand around them - a large one behind one of her front leg and one in front of one of her back legs.

2007-01-12 03:55:57 · 18 answers · asked by truly_grl20 1

2007-01-12 03:55:46 · 12 answers · asked by caroline g 1

We've had him for 2 and a half years and although he's been trained and knows he should go outside, from time to time we wake up to find he's had an "accident" inside the house.

2007-01-12 03:53:08 · 9 answers · asked by alcolera 1

Ok, so I have a beautiful 4 month old Shih Tzu named Charlotte. Today, while playing with a toy (about her size), she mounted it and started humping it. I thought they only did that when they were older. Is it normal for a puppy so young to start humping? How can I tell if she's in a heat??

2007-01-12 03:49:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-12 03:47:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

not sure if i have to give my dog one every year or not

2007-01-12 03:44:37 · 17 answers · asked by Jazy 2

2007-01-12 03:41:16 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-12 03:37:54 · 21 answers · asked by troxie79 3