Dogs - January 2007

My mother has a HUGE golden retriever. He has VERY bad arthritis and is on 200 mg of Rimidyl a day. The vet says he doesn't want to put him down but what happens when he dies? We don't live in the country so we can't bury him outside. Does the vet take care of it?

2007-01-11 02:07:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

We live in a townhome, and our "backyard" is connected to our neighbors' backyards without a fence. Our neighbors NEVER clean up after their dog's poop. I've stepped in it, gotten it on my pants, my dog played with their dog and rolled in it accidentally . . . and it smells! There are piles and piles of it everywhere, yet they're nice neighbors. So how can I get them to clean it up without pissing them off?

2007-01-11 02:06:38 · 34 answers · asked by doza1621 3

Does anyone else have an anorexic lurcher? My sisters is the fussiest eater ever - some days she just won't eat anything, and it's not like she's fat or anything. She is 1/4 greyhound,deerhound, whippet, and collie.

2007-01-11 02:04:58 · 10 answers · asked by MyNutmeg 6

my 2 year old labrador pup is still jumping up at people, no matter how hard we try.
does anyone have any tips that i could use so she will no longer jump up at people so i can give her longer walks?
thanks.

2007-01-11 01:57:41 · 12 answers · asked by ohbutimagine 2

I thought arthritis, and have been giving her an anti- inflamitory daily for the last two or three weeks with no help. She can go done outside steps, but, I had to help her up last night. I'm trying to think of things to sale just to get money for the vet. Any suggestions would be greatly appreiciated, also need to find a Vet. in the 16866 area, that won't charge to much to check her or an organization that will help with costs. I live on SSD which isn't alot of money. Thanks, Sad in Pa.

2007-01-11 01:49:42 · 17 answers · asked by poorsinner 4

OK!! It is 3 months old now and it is about 1 foot 5 inches.It makes a doodoo in the middle of the living room and hides in it's dog house.The dog barks and scratches you until you give it food.
It barfs about once a day.It trys to eat my turtle. It poos in front of your room door.It's breath smells really bad. I thinks it knows that it's not allowed to do those stuff but can't controll itself.What can I do????

2007-01-11 01:43:02 · 16 answers · asked by HaRrY pOtTeR luver 2

2007-01-11 01:31:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 01:22:01 · 4 answers · asked by CARLOS A 1

please dont just give me the good stuff!
(although i want that too.)
are they good large-family dogs?
are they snappy?
do they shed?
yap?
always nervous?
etc.
thank you!

2007-01-11 01:21:51 · 4 answers · asked by pearlzzz 2

2007-01-11 01:18:56 · 4 answers · asked by oceanik84 1

I'm posting this question though it is pretty much rhetorical to me. After reading and responding to a crate training question I found I had more to say about it. I'm sure most owners have the best intentions when putting a dog in a crate, one even likened a puppy to a toddler to point out how such restraint is necessary. Restraint may be called for but there is a huge difference between sectioning off a portion of the home and a freakin' CAGE. Even in a playpen toddlers have much more room to roam compared to what dog's have in a crate. Confinement is required at times but there is absolutely no way I will accept that keeping a dog (especially an adult dog) in a crate for any extended length of time is good for the animal. I'd say 8 hours absolute MAX if completely necessary (such as going to work or what-not) is o.k. but anything from 8 hours on is straight up abuse. Like I've said before, if you want a caged animal get a hamster, gerbil, guinea pig or a bird.

2007-01-11 01:03:07 · 25 answers · asked by auntiecoagulant 2

A previous answer says not to feed rasins and grapes, amongst other things. Chocolate I understand, but not rasins. My collie absolutly loves almost any fruit or veg you care to name that she has tried - although she isn't always sure what to do with the grapes.

2007-01-11 01:01:40 · 8 answers · asked by MyNutmeg 6

what are some ways to potty train a puppy? any tips?? and names for female puppies? any recipes for homemade dog food?oh and how can chocolate be dangerous to dogs, not that i dare leaving it out for my puppy?

thanks

2007-01-11 01:01:19 · 6 answers · asked by timmy 1

2007-01-11 00:31:15 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I watched a woman picking up her doggies do do the other day, but it was really quite runny. I just couldn't.

2007-01-11 00:22:33 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had my puppy now for almost 4 weeks and was just told by one of my friends that if I had a smaller space for my pup she wouldn't poop in her cage. Since it's already been 4 weeks, is it too late? Have I already made her accustomed to standing in her own feces?

2007-01-10 23:47:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a helpful little hint that works AND is way cheaper. I don't want to get the "Yahoo Answer Police" all pi$$ed off, so I'l tell it in a form of a question. And then you quys can share YOUR helpful hints.
Instead of paying zillions of dollars for hair ball medicine (If you have more than a couple of cats it could be that much,) Take a dab of vasaline and put it on a front paw. They like the taste of it and lick it off themselves. So much easier and less painful than trying to give it yourself. The question is, has anyone tried this? It's pretty neat.

2007-01-10 23:45:49 · 6 answers · asked by marisia 3

We own a young dog and are thinking of moving to Canada some point in the next few years. We will be bringing him with us (as we're moving from the UK, so no quarantine to worry about) and I was wondering if any one could gove me their experiences with taking a dog on a long haul flight How did he cope, did it take a while for him to get over the experience? Any info would be much appreciated.

2007-01-10 23:38:26 · 14 answers · asked by Cheryl D 3

2007-01-10 23:34:19 · 10 answers · asked by laura 1

My dog has been part of the family for almost 4 years. And tonight, just a few minutes ago. He woke me up. He was banging on the door, and whining.

I went out to see what the problem is. he was running back and forward(in the garage) breathing quickly and nudging the door to get in the house.

I thought maybe he had to go out to the bathroom, or maybe was hungry.

Sure enough he went right outside, came back a few minutes later.

and then i fed him just to be safe. He ate really quickly(he doesnt usually eat if he is not hungry)

He seems a little more settled down at the moment. Occasional knocking.

Does anybody have any idea why he would start doing this now?

I dont want to wake up tomorrow and find him gone from, something.

Thank you!

2007-01-10 22:40:08 · 13 answers · asked by .....@.....@..... 1

(without getting any soapy water in the dogs eyes, cleaning the rear)

2007-01-10 22:20:05 · 9 answers · asked by jayanthi s 3

I live in Switzerland but anywhere in Europe will do
I've chcked and cannot find any of these dogs in europeen regions

2007-01-10 22:12:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 22:05:52 · 9 answers · asked by Jaaki 2

I have heard that conventional treatments are unsuitable for young animals so what can be done?

2007-01-10 22:01:05 · 7 answers · asked by Eureka! 4

I took the pup to have a hernia corrected but where the vet operated, a hard lump has now appeared, 3 days after surgery. He seems to be struggling with what to do next. I personally think the pup was too young for this type of surgery. The pup is active, eating and in no pain. I live in Thailand so experieced vetinarians are hard to find. The vet wants to try and do the operation again but I'm reluctant. Are there any qualified people out there that can give me genuine advice. Thank you.

2007-01-10 21:55:49 · 5 answers · asked by Pragmatic 2

i have a 7 year old dog who i have had since it was 7 months old,unfortunately the previous people mistreated it, as i have a big family its noisy but when theres raised voices like argueing she shakes bad and wants to leave the room. I tend to give her a cuddle till she stops shakeing . Any ideas ?she must know by now we would never hurt her

2007-01-10 21:37:27 · 8 answers · asked by denise t 2

( bits of bannas, carrots, fresh cubed potatoes, bits of apple, pear

2007-01-10 21:31:32 · 22 answers · asked by jayanthi s 3

I was told that King Charles 1st made a rule that his King Charles Spaniels could go anywhere - is this rule still true today?

2007-01-10 21:23:51 · 10 answers · asked by Lizi 1

I have a boxer dog who is 10 years old, and we have been told she may have Cushing's Disease. Does anyone have any information about this or know any websites where i might find out about it.

Thanks

2007-01-10 21:22:57 · 7 answers · asked by missy2240 1

2007-01-10 21:20:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous