Dogs - January 2007

Someone told me that 100% white Boxers tend to have health problems.

2007-01-11 06:38:30 · 5 answers · asked by Marco 3

I have done all the research. Any personal information from owners ets? Thanks

2007-01-11 06:36:32 · 6 answers · asked by helen p 4

does tripe really help dogs put on weight if so what breeds does it work best on?

2007-01-11 06:35:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog had an ear infection before and ever since that I clean her ears once a week. The stuff that I use is Virbac Epi Otic ear cleaner that I bought from the vet. But even though I use that her ears still start to odor after a few days before the next routine cleaning. I read that ear mites can be hard to tell because they're really small and that they leave "crusty " stuff in the ear. I've always thought that when I clean my dogs ear it was dirt and earwax coming out. Can it be possible that she has ear mites? How can I tell the difference between just plain dirty ears and ear mites.

Also she likes to play outdoors in the yard (sunbath, roll around, play her toys, etc) but the grass has been treated with insect killer during this last summer.

2007-01-11 06:27:36 · 7 answers · asked by alegna 1

My 4 year old lab mix has severe hip dysplasia. During the winter, I give him his Rimadyl twice a day, during the summer, just in the evenings. It was $89.00 for 60 - 75mg tablets. I picked up his prescription from the vet yesterday, they told me it went up to $95.00. Basically costing me $95.00 for a month's supply (at least during the winter months). Also, I'm concerned about the effects on his liver. Yes, he gets his blood tested twice a year to screen for any liver problems. Can anyone suggest good cost effective AND healthier alternatives?

2007-01-11 06:24:36 · 5 answers · asked by milligan89 2

2007-01-11 06:22:14 · 11 answers · asked by CLAIREWK 2

2007-01-11 06:08:51 · 3 answers · asked by Dio 1

While walking to my car tonight a dog Labrador sized came running out of no where barking and jumping at me.I had to go into someones front garden and shut the gate to get away from it.
Not to sure whether it nipped me in the ar*e or got me with a claw.
Should dog owners be fined if they let there animals run around unsuperzised

2007-01-11 06:07:59 · 50 answers · asked by whospiltmypint 2

I used to buy the puppy training pads and they were getting costly so I switched to newspaper. The newspaper does not absorb and the pee ends up staying in a puddle then rolling onto the carpet. I am not sure what I can do to resolve this problem.

2007-01-11 06:05:08 · 25 answers · asked by J B 1

Our dog is 4 years old, and I was just wondering what the average life span was.

2007-01-11 06:02:58 · 14 answers · asked by R 2

He weighs 55 kilos. What best can i do to him to reach his best height in his diet? I feed him 1 kg(2.2lbs) beef a day. And some packed food other two times.

2007-01-11 05:59:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our puppy has been throwing up alot, so we're going to have to take her to the vet. This is our first dog, so, does anyone know what the cost might be?

2007-01-11 05:56:20 · 16 answers · asked by Meg 1

I need pictures of a dog foaming at the mouth. Please give me links.

2007-01-11 05:55:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

medium to large, good with kids, low to medium energy, ok with a weekly romp in the country and have a medium back yard to play in. I stay at home and will continue to with my daughter (19 m/o)for the next two years and then work part time. We are looking for a good family dog we will most likely go to our local shelter so I am just trying to get some ideas of breed traits. I would like it to be a decent watch dog as we are home alone a lot. I know each dog varies, but would like some opionions on what would be a good fit. Thanks

2007-01-11 05:55:20 · 23 answers · asked by brandy 2

lots of people say they are way over energetic.
but i had a collie a few years ago and she was the most laid back dog i've ever seen. she was great. but was that just a one out of a million chance?

2007-01-11 05:52:34 · 9 answers · asked by pearlzzz 2

I have an active German Shepherd puppy and I was told to take him to a puppy class. Anyone know of a good place?

2007-01-11 05:47:33 · 4 answers · asked by Robbie B 1

My dog has a real bad rash on her lower stomach. It is real red, ans she is constantly itching it. She is also itching around her chest. About a week ago I found a flea on me. Could she have fleas. I would go up to the vet, but I am real low on money, and a vet visit is already 25, 30 dollars.

2007-01-11 05:44:46 · 17 answers · asked by Audy K 1

My 8 month old puppy has been sick since monday. He vomited while I was at work and a couple times after I came home he had no interest in eating at all. So I took him into the emergancy vet. They gave him shots of fuild to keep him hydrated and pepcid ac. They said if he wasen't eating but morning to get him into the vet. Well he was eating in the morning but still vomiting. I tryed giving him a bland diet scrambled eggs (he didnt like) and then later in the day I gave him about a cup of ground beef cooked over the stove. I took him back to the vet Wednesday morning x-rays where done nothing showed up. The vet said he could have been feed too much too soon and the ground beef was probably too greasy. He has been given two medications to keep his food down and prevent dirrhea. Also I was told to give him Pepcid AC once a day. I gave him one dose last nite. He was doing great untell midnite when he vomited again. I have only been feeding him I/D bland food. Should I take him back in

2007-01-11 05:43:56 · 9 answers · asked by amberisham88 1

I am getting a little female pug puppy, and i need to find a unusual but cool name, can you all help me.

2007-01-11 05:41:24 · 20 answers · asked by lola 2

I have a friend who has 2 Kelpies and when he puts their flea medicine on them, the drops, the one dog gets really upset with him and ignores him for about a day, laying around sulking. Is this because the dog feels less dominant?

2007-01-11 05:38:27 · 7 answers · asked by JR 1

I have a 9 month old Jack, and have bought him every toy known to man, from Kongs to ropes to tennis balls. They keep his attention for a short while, then he looses interest and starts chewing at things behind my back. I give him a LOT of attention, but he sneaks off and does things behind my back, like while I am in the shower. I don't want to have to crate him when I am doing something in the house. Even with treats in some of the toys, they still become ignored.

2007-01-11 05:36:40 · 8 answers · asked by JR 1

i have just got my very first puppy ,a darling king charles he is so sweet ,i could eat him.he goes to the toilet on his newpaper but sometimes well alot of the time he just wees anywhere ,i dont tell him off,i just clean it up and put him on the paper.also do i really have to deflea himyet,i am wanting to take him out but i cant cause he only weighs 1. 5 kgand i got frontline and he has to be 2 kg will he got fleas?? in the winter.

2007-01-11 05:35:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thank yo for everyone who answered my earlier question about spaying my dog. I found a vet who will do it for about half price but they can't do it for a month. They said that they can do it even if she is already pregnant. But if she is already bred and I have to wait a month, isnt that a little risky? Has anyone had experience with this and how did it turn out?

2007-01-11 05:24:08 · 9 answers · asked by ladyglorybelle 1

i moved and dont have room for my beautiful pet , how would i go about selling him ( i dont just want to give him away for free for fear of what he might get into ) anybody have and ideas ??

2007-01-11 05:22:08 · 17 answers · asked by Angel 1

my hubby and i have been raising pits for 10 yrs now.we have 4 kids ages 3-9.our dogs have always been well behaved respectable pets, that listen, obey, play, and love. i think it is so sad that people buy these dogs for whatever reasons, and mistreat them, train them to be fighters, and so on. a pit wants to make it owner happy, regardless of the consequence. or if its mistreated, they will act upon that, as ANY dog would. and with thepit being a very powerful dog they do more damage, which in the end, gives them bad attention. i would just like people to know that they are great family dogs, so many people are too scared of that idea. they really are a great breed. i just wish everyone could treat them correctly(owners and outsiders) tell your views

2007-01-11 05:17:34 · 45 answers · asked by stella 2

My puppy is a 5 month old male Minature Pinscher, house breaking is going well but we are having a problem that he intermittantly pees on one of his front paws.

How can I get him to stop this?

Other than frequent bathing of his front paws how can I control the odour?

2007-01-11 05:11:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 05:08:44 · 16 answers · asked by Barbara T 2

I have to go to school during the day, so I leave my 2 year old pug loose in the house and put down pee pads for her to use. When I come home, the pad usually has pee on it, but she leaves turds where ever she wants. I even leave down another pad in a different place, in case she doesnt want to pee and poo in the same place. What should I do to show her I want her to poop on the pads too?

2007-01-11 05:04:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've just realized my dog may have worms. I made an appointment for her at the Vet for tomorrow. I also heard that it can be passed to humans... HOW? Should I take any precautions like put her in the garage and keep me and the family separate from her for now?

2007-01-11 05:03:23 · 5 answers · asked by ezlayedback 1

My dog loves to roll in dead animals and anything that smells bad. Why do dog's do that? What might I be able to do to get my dog to stop.

2007-01-11 04:37:18 · 8 answers · asked by Dodge45 2