Dogs - January 2007

My shih tzu is 3 months old. And he has medium length hair.
The pet store told me not to wash him more than once every two weeks due to skin irritation and dryness. However, because of the long coat it gets smelly very quick.
I was wondering how often can I wash my puppy? if I can't shampoo him often how can I keep him clean and fresh? (ex. wipes)
Also, I'm thinking about taking my puppy to pet smart to get it groomed...how often should I go? and how much does it cost to get him groomed? (everything included...brushing teeth, hair cut, shampooing, nail cut...etc)

Thanks in advance!

2007-01-22 10:17:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have seen many new breeds that arent registered by the AKC,but are trying to, and are a farily established breed(not goldendoodles,malatpoos,ect,yuk).I am just curious to what some of these are.If you know any,pics and names are appreciated!
thanks:)

2007-01-22 10:15:41 · 19 answers · asked by expressurnerd 2

should the dog be allowed to have one heat cycle or is it better to spay them before they cycle? Either way the dog is being spayed.

2007-01-22 10:13:43 · 14 answers · asked by jennifahjunipah 1

2007-01-22 10:10:14 · 8 answers · asked by Sheila G 2

How would i possibly get caesar millian a.k.a (the dog whisperer) to come to my house?!?! MY 3 DOGS ARE OUT OF CONTROL! If not then does anyone know of some really good books, tips, ect. that would tell me how to control them. They are noisy, they bark all the time! When we get home it's non-stop yelping until they are let out and im thinking about giving one away if he cant contrl his uncontrolable behavior, and my husband is up to the pits with them and wants me to give all of them away! PLZ PLZ PLZ help me what can i do! they're 1,1, and 6 years old and there are more problems than just barking!

2007-01-22 10:08:50 · 7 answers · asked by Pamela 1

i live in New York City and i really want a dog. is there any place that is not far that i can go get a dog. I preferably want a golden retriever.

2007-01-22 10:07:59 · 11 answers · asked by damaster 2

i just got a 5 month old black lab/siberian husky mix.she is all black,with the fur type of a husky. She is Very mysterous with a bit of an "evil" side.Any names??

2007-01-22 10:07:31 · 13 answers · asked by compleatlyinsane=] 4

She has a Husky of her own, a Boston Terrier and a "Tea Cup" Pomeranian....When she came home, she found her "Pom" chewed up and bloody and obviously dead....She blamed her daughter's dog.but also stated it was an accident...I was told that no matter how much training these dogs have, they are preditors and will attack smaller animals...Is this true about Siberian Huskys?...I feel so bad for her...The "Pom" was her baby....

2007-01-22 10:06:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't want to hurt her eye sight?

2007-01-22 10:06:31 · 4 answers · asked by lpn5002 1

I paid $55 at the vet for a 3 month supply of Frontline Plus for my dog and I put it on her as directed but it didn't work. Instead the fleas seem to be attracted to the stuff. I bought a 4 month supply of K-9 Advantix and I put it on my dog and it doesn't seem to be doing any good either. A colleague of my sisters said he bathes his dogs with Avon Skin So Soft body wash and I bought 2 bottles. I bathe my dog every week and the body wash isn't working either because she still has tons of fleas on her. I don't know what else to do. My sister said her vet said regular dawn dish detergent kills fleas to wash the dog with that and I have and it doesn't work either. Can somebody out there please help me. My dog and I are both very miserable.

2007-01-22 10:06:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have three basset hounds and my family just recently moved to Tupelo, MS... there are so many animal clinics that I do not know were to start.... any advice?

2007-01-22 10:04:37 · 8 answers · asked by iheartbassets3 4

I'm looking to adopt/rescue a Yorkshire Terrier. It would be my first time owning a pet independently. I just had a few questions regaurding their care :I'd like to know what amount of time is safe to leave a Yorkshire Terrier by itself, the average cost of rescue/adoption, and the average monthly cost of owning such a pet. Between my roommate and I the puppy would be alone approximately 2.5-3 hours a day. I'd also like to know the approximately how many grooming trips a month I would need to take the dog to if I kept his/her hair relatively short. I was speaking to my mother about caring for a dog and she was concerned because I live in a flat instead of a house, do you believe that this would cause a problem? I'd just like to be 100% that this is an educated dissicion and one that is in the best interest of the dog. Thank you so much in advance.

2007-01-22 09:59:24 · 1 answers · asked by Cool Guy With Long Hair 3

2007-01-22 09:54:44 · 14 answers · asked by timsbabe 5

It is between a Doxin and a Daschund

I am looking into both of them

Which one or have any better suggestions

2007-01-22 09:54:02 · 10 answers · asked by ★ 3

2007-01-22 09:47:56 · 31 answers · asked by catfreak 1

my dog wont at her canned dog right away. and my husband wants to leave it sit out for for about 2 hrs.any advise.

2007-01-22 09:39:05 · 15 answers · asked by asa 2

My maltese usually barks when he's alone how do I help him with this, he's 2.

2007-01-22 09:35:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I an looking for a breed that isnt so small that will fit in my shoe. But small enough for me to carry around. I need a dog with these qualites

Will play around with me

Pretty easy to train

Will not poop or pee or our carpet

will lay with me and sleep at the foot of my bed

Will go for a walk

That will not get sick to easy

Will get along with a beagle

That will be fine home during the day

I DO NOT WANT A STUFFED ANIMAL!
so please do not put that as a answer

I appreciate all yall and i hope you can help me out

♥ellen♥

2007-01-22 09:25:48 · 30 answers · asked by ★ 3

My dog is a fox terrier and they usually have muscley legs but she's sitting really weird. She sometimes sits with her legs straight. And i dont know if it's muscles in her legs or if it's something bad. :"(
I have kind of noticed her doing this for a while and then it stops for a while and it comes back for a while. She doesnt walk with a limp.
Any answer is intireley helpful and appreciated !!!! Im worried about my lil' pup ! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!!

2007-01-22 09:24:35 · 13 answers · asked by chickx16 2

2007-01-22 09:21:11 · 7 answers · asked by babygirl123 1

I have a really big dog! A Black lab, he is not even a year yet. We dont have a big enough home for that big dog! But I have two choices, 1. To get rid of my dog and get a smaller dog and my dog go to a big farm with a pond ( he loves water) or...... 2. Keep my dog and get a big fence and get a trainer which is alot of money! But if we do that we would barley have money. I love my dog ALOT, but should I take #1 or #2? P.S REMEMBER I LOVE MY DOG!

2007-01-22 09:18:27 · 27 answers · asked by Brunnette Babe 3

2007-01-22 09:16:18 · 22 answers · asked by loralailee 2

My Cairn bites a little, but she's generally a good dog. Help!

2007-01-22 09:15:32 · 5 answers · asked by Philippa 2

she is about three months old and is adorable..but she is a stinker to my Chihuahua, who is a boy, she won't leave him alone for 5 minutes, and she is intruding (on purpose we think) on all of his territory and habits..he has a certain place that he lays on the couch, now she lays there, even though she won't fit, he sleeps under the covers in our bed, she never has until recently even though it is obvious that she is to hot..and on it goes..any idea why she is behaving this way, and is there anything we can do to make her give him a little space?

2007-01-22 09:14:03 · 8 answers · asked by Just Me 3

2007-01-22 09:12:54 · 12 answers · asked by KDodge 2

thanks

2007-01-22 09:11:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have tried to research it myself and all I kept on finding were sites on "small shih tzu".. Are they shih tzus or a different breed?
Thank you all very much

2007-01-22 09:10:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My chihuahua seems to be posing when she stands still. She will hold up one paw and just stand there looking adorable. I know her leg is not hurt, she has done it with each foot. I have seen other chihuahuas do this too.

2007-01-22 09:05:45 · 11 answers · asked by Lovemychi 3

He is a 1/2 pit bul 1/2 ? from the SPCA. He is just over two years old. He is throwing up and will not eat. thid has gone on for about 14 hours how long will it last.

2007-01-22 09:02:49 · 16 answers · asked by Christie R 4

I am looking into getting a new dog. I need a dog with these qualities

Must like to play
Small enough to fit in a purse
Sweet a kind
Will not chew up items while my family is at work or school
Can carry around easily
Will not get sick easily
Will put up with what ever ( like painting its toe nails or somethin)
Likes to go walks
easy to train
Will poop or pee on the carpet or whatever




I appreciate it soooo much!

♥Ellen♥

2007-01-22 09:01:32 · 17 answers · asked by ★ 3