Dogs - January 2007

On his lower back he has areas where his hair is almost completely gone, and their are rashes and scabs. Could it be mange? We don`t have enough money for the Vet right now, so what could I give him so that his skin and fir will go back to normal?

2007-01-10 05:39:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am doing this for a science project and need to know

2007-01-10 05:30:34 · 9 answers · asked by annacaygob 1

I got my dog from a breeder, and ive had her for about 3 weeks already, the lady said that she already sent in for the AKC papers (sorry i dont exactly know whats involved in getting those papers) and would mail them to us when she received them, but she still claims to not have them...is she pulling my leg? or does it really take that long?

2007-01-10 05:30:04 · 14 answers · asked by Panda 3

I have a 3mon old pup and I'm working to potty train him. But I run into 2 problems. When I am home I work on the crate training, by letting him lay in the crate after our walks. I get home, take him outside, feed him, play with and walk him, and then put him in the crate no longer than 4 hours. BUT...

1. I can't get him to get into his crate without tricking him.

(perhaps because I've let him run free and sleep in the bed with me for the last two weeks) I usually get him to follow a treat, but he's catching on. And I can't leave the door open or he'll crawl out.

2. Also, when I'm at work, I let him stay in the kitchen with puppy pads on one side of the room and a larger crate (which he loves)on the other. But sometimes when I get home I find urine on the outside of the pads as well as on the pads. I've extended up to 5 pads and he's still missing, and only a little jack russell.

Can anyone help me?

2007-01-10 05:28:17 · 6 answers · asked by Y.a.S.L 3

Poor thing... my new puppy has fleas. How do I get them off of her without using any dangerous chemicals?... Also, how do I get fleas off of my other two dogs too?.. They have them all OVER them :[

2007-01-10 05:17:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

During a heat, the ***** mates with two different dogs a few days apart. Can she concieve puppies from both dogs?

2007-01-10 05:14:43 · 16 answers · asked by GLENDA S 1

My golden retriever LOVES to have something in his mouth, usually his stuffed duck. When he wants attention, however, he tries to hold someone's hand or arm in his mouth. If you give him your undevided attention he'll stop. He doesn't bite down, but it bruises my grandmother and it is not always welcome behavior with guests. Any idea what causes this, or suggestions for curbing his behavior?

2007-01-10 05:12:19 · 9 answers · asked by huntingrl 2

for my husband? He wants a dog to go with him on the truck.(He's a truck driver) So i need to find a dog that will spend little time alone but needs little exercize.( as far as walks) Of course he will take is out for potty breaks.But is very playful and affectionate. Also it needs to be small to medium so he can pick it up to put it in the truck.He would like one that will bark at strangers ( to deter unwanted visiters) Can anyone help me?! I want to make sure I get the perfect dog for him so everyone will be happy,especially the dog. He is thinking about a min pin but i know nothing about that dog. I don't even know anyone with one. But i have heard they are very high strung and not good with kids. But thats just what i have heard . The dog will be around kids only 6 days a month. PLEASE HELP I DON'T WANT TO GET THE WRONG DOG!!!!!!!!

2007-01-10 05:04:28 · 21 answers · asked by me 2

2007-01-10 05:01:32 · 12 answers · asked by margaret t 1

2007-01-10 05:00:03 · 10 answers · asked by kdube151 3

i just got this great new yorkie puppy she is just a few weeks old and she will be here in a few days i need some tips on how to train her and housebreak her....i know they are hyper and i want to start while she is young. So if anyone has any tips or links please help!

2007-01-10 04:58:12 · 11 answers · asked by -u-just-cant-help-but-love-him- 1

2007-01-10 04:57:01 · 9 answers · asked by skimpy 1

2007-01-10 04:39:33 · 13 answers · asked by kellygirl 3

I'm not in college yet, but I know that when I do go to college, I would like a dog...I would prefer a smaller one, but regardless I would like suggestions. Let's just assume that I'm going to be renting a house with some friends so the dog could go out. Any breed that can handle being alone while I'm at school, isn't prone to health problems, is friendly and gentle, and won't destroy the house. Any suggestions??

2007-01-10 04:38:15 · 19 answers · asked by Captain Oblivious 6

2007-01-10 04:32:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

While putting on a warm coat to keep your pup warm, is acceptable, have you ever just bought a t-shirt for your pup? I'm seeing so much available for dogs, it is hard not to resist! Do you do holiday pictures with "antlers"? What do you think is acceptable?

2007-01-10 04:28:37 · 39 answers · asked by CateN 2

2007-01-10 04:28:04 · 23 answers · asked by sarah m 1

So, my girls have always been very good about eating, then going outside, then in the crate for the night. Until about a week ago. Now they're like infants - they cry to be let out every 2 hours, and if I ignore the Chi she actually does have accidents in her crate.

I've not changed their food, I've not added or taken anything away.

Last night I figured if I let them sleep with me in bed (big no no) they wouldn't get up as frequently. I was 1/2 right. The JRT/Westie mix still got up every 2 hours to go, but the Chi slept thru the night.

It's not a bladder infection because they're not going outside to potty so much as relieve themselves of solids (either outside or in their crate).

So... what time of the night can I call it quits leaving their food out for them? Ordinarily I'd leave it out for 15 minutes and pick it up, but the Chi has a protective eating habit where she grabs a piece and runs away and that takes forever.

Any ideas?

Sleepless in LA

2007-01-10 04:27:49 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4

need to breed awesome male dog---need some pups .

2007-01-10 04:23:53 · 8 answers · asked by paula h 3

She's a 5 year old Labrador.

2007-01-10 04:22:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 04:19:32 · 14 answers · asked by shawnasmileytrucks 1

2007-01-10 04:17:32 · 20 answers · asked by riptide_71 5

its very relavent that this place is not good as far as many people who have actually experienced problems in breeding dogs or what appears to be a problem this place is more or less just everyones opponion i called my vet after posting the question my dog was just miserable from this beening her first litter by the way so far she's had 10 puppies all are live and healthy oh and some of you called me a backyard breeder well back yard breeders dont take pride in there pups ,they dont put most of the money made off their pups back into their pups , they dont deliver any of their pups they leave that up to their dog me my self i tear the sack i cut the cords i help clean the pups up i sit up with my mother dogs till the last pup is born i worm my pups at 2,4,6,8,10,&12 weeks of age with vet wormer on vet worming schedule might i add my pups have always had a good bill of health oh and i make sure they get their first sets of shots backyard breeders dont do these things they just pocket $

2007-01-10 04:17:14 · 10 answers · asked by sassy 3

2007-01-10 04:14:58 · 11 answers · asked by Rachel Q 1

2007-01-10 04:07:43 · 28 answers · asked by sohrabel 1

i have a 9 month old rhdesian ridgeback pupy whose muzzle's been going gray for the last three months

2007-01-10 04:02:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 15 yr.old niece and she is asking me to help her find a chihuahua pup, I have 2 chi's myself!! My dilema is in the past her record w/having pets is not so great, so I am concearned for the puppy she may get, She wants a chi because all her friends have one so once the fad is over what happens to the dog? I feel bad because she is coming to me for help, but on the other hand I almost don't want to be responsible for putting a pup in her enviroment. Any suggestions are welcome. I know first hand owning a chi is like having a child, there small and pretty helpless, I am torn on what to do....thanks

2007-01-10 03:59:23 · 11 answers · asked by chihuahuamom♥ 2

My relatives live in a neighborhood where houses are so close together they share the same tiny yard. The house across from theirs has a pit bull and the owners sometimes let it out without a leash. So far there has been no problem, as apparently they only let it out at night when no one else is out. But is still worries me as the neighborhood is filled with kids, including my relatives. Even though there has not yet been an incident, do I still have the right to call any kind of authorities or animal control and ask them to tell the dog's owners to make sure it is on a leash when outside? Especially since it is a state-owned housing project.

2007-01-10 03:57:47 · 13 answers · asked by Karate Kid 1

2007-01-10 03:54:39 · 13 answers · asked by jason 1

We have two kids and a mini dachsund right now, any advice on beagles would be helpful. We have a big fenced backyard. TIA

2007-01-10 03:54:21 · 18 answers · asked by buggyx2 3