Dogs - February 2007

I found out 2 days ago she has 2 large tumors attached to her liver and 1 small one attached to her spleen. I forget the name of this condition, but I found it is not uncommon in German Shepherd Dogs. She is my baby, and she's only 8. I need to put her down, and it's SO HARD! I don't know what I'm going to do without her!

2007-02-15 04:09:10 · 17 answers · asked by jimmyjohn 4

I have two large dogs and it dosen't seem right to put it in plastic non-biodegradable grocery bags and send it to the dump. I want something non-smelly (as much as possible considering it's poop) that dosen't cost much money.

2007-02-15 04:06:25 · 1 answers · asked by Jennifer B 3

tell me what ur fave breed is why & if you have one is it a boy/girl & what is it's name
EXAMPLE- Pembroke Welsh Corgi becuz they r sooooo adorable! I have a boy named Tucker

2007-02-15 04:00:35 · 38 answers · asked by princess alyssa 1

I own a 10 month old Rottwieler and his Sire is due to have another litter at the end of April (same Sire, different ***** of course. -That would make the 2nd breeding too soon) I want to get another male. Xander (the 10 month old) is very social and gets along well with the male pup next door and doesn't get aggressive among new animals. With the two Rotts having the same father, one being 8 weeks and the other just under a year will that increase the chances of conflict? I hear often that two males aren't a good match but I'm more concerned about them being half brothers and if for some reason that would cause them to react differently to each other. Maybe it doesn't matter either way but is this something I should consider when we purchase our next dog?

2007-02-15 03:53:29 · 8 answers · asked by daisyprincess8 2

on tuesday we had this horrible ice/sleet storm, we went out side, played in the snow, all's good right? over the night, we got about another 2 inches of ice and sleet, and everything was ROCK SOLID, you couldnt even tell we had been out the night before, our tracks were completely covered and everything was just a sheet of ice, it even held my 300lbs bf without cracking, so this is thick ice. only problem, our puppy refuses to go potty outside because she cant squat without sliding (the yard isnt too flat). we took her to work with us and she went in the parking lot cause the plow had come thru and tore it up, but since we got home at like 5, she's only peed outside 3 times, thats it. she wont poop at all. this morning i got her to pee, but i spent almost 45 minutes outside with her and she refuses to go. my bf couldnt take her to work again today, and i cant take her, so she has to stay home. she just refuses to go, she'll even just sit down and stare, like "take me in now"

2007-02-15 03:48:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i dont have any photos of her on hear but she is a one year old pure bred lab and weighs just over 4 and a half stone!! is this normal weigh or over weight?? also what age is it ok to start breeding??( and im only asking i dont want to hear all your "you so shouldnt breed her" crap..its a simple question.thanks to all serious answers in advance

2007-02-15 03:48:20 · 7 answers · asked by sammydeea 3

i will award %'s to the best answer!!

2007-02-15 03:46:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a very active, clever Westie. I also have a vet who is more expensive than most. I never grudge getting him the best of care but he has me a bit baffled this week. I was out Mon afternoon and when I came in he was limping and hopping about holding his left paw up. I have carefully examined in, nothing stuck in it and have pressed all the way down from his thigh and he doesn't give the slightest hint of pain or yelps. Even when out he is holding the paw up but going very fast on 3 legs. However, suddenly if he sees something he is off almost faster than the speed of sound on all fours. Also when he jumps up on me seems to have no problem leaning his paws on me. I don't imagine it is athritic as it has came on so suddenly. Anyone got an idea about this? Now Thurs and he is still behaving in this manner, we have loads of ground for him to roam about in and as I've been typing this he is off again on the chase showing no problem with paw.

2007-02-15 03:44:26 · 17 answers · asked by Ms Mat Urity 6

My 11 wk old puppy howls (softly) as the squeaky sound comes out of his squeaky toys. Is that normal? It's a little unnerving... Should I stop him? If so, how?

2007-02-15 03:39:30 · 14 answers · asked by LakeviewChitown 2

2007-02-15 03:35:22 · 29 answers · asked by howaytheladlee 4

2007-02-15 03:34:10 · 4 answers · asked by Missy K 1

2007-02-15 03:32:35 · 28 answers · asked by lilbeck25 1

i'm going to get a mini pincher but i've never had such a small dog before and i don't know how to take care of it. I have a big doog in the country but i live in the citi with my parents. I also have a guinea pig in the house and i have a few questions.
Can i train the dog to simple commands such as sit down lay down
is the dog going to have any problems with the guinea pig
how will the dog accept me as it's mother/ohwner/figure of dicipline
how can i turn him into my best canine friend
how to take care of it exacly. I mean toys and games not feeding and taking for a walk

2007-02-15 03:30:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Serious answers please. My boyfriend's 9 month old pup has done everything from destroying the furniture by eating all the coushins, eating expensive shoes, found sharp objects around the house, jumps on the bed, etc I could go on and on. The pup had obedience training so he knows how to "sit", "down", "come", but when we're not looking - he's making a big mess! Do puppies outgrow this behavior? If so, by what age? Please tell me there is hope - something positive to look forward to, I can't have more stuff destroyed....

2007-02-15 03:26:03 · 9 answers · asked by blue ocean 1

I am 3 months pregnant and cannot have my 110 lbs dog pulling me around anymore. I enjoy walks just as much as she does but I just cant take it anymore. She throws her weight around like she would be a puppy. I tried alot of things already but I am open for suggestions!

2007-02-15 03:23:39 · 9 answers · asked by nmatherne85 1

From a woman named Trixi.. I have already purchased the pup and am waiting to hear about shipment and this business/person will not return my emails. If anyone's purchased one from her before, please let me know.. just to ease my mind!!

2007-02-15 03:22:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just bought a 7 week old puppy ... full blood registered chihuahua dog. I am crate training her and she is doing great but she has had several pooping accidents in our living room and on the carpet....please help me with any secrets about this breed???I know nothing about them as far as their behavior. Do they like treats when they do well on the puppy pad or what????Thank you sooo much

2007-02-15 03:19:57 · 4 answers · asked by keisha l 1

2007-02-15 03:14:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

...or is this just a figure of speech?

2007-02-15 03:10:08 · 4 answers · asked by david j 1

We are living in Galicia, Spain and about a week ago an abandoned (the Spanish are good at abandoning amimals and we have already adopted a spanish cat and dog) Mastin dog appeared near our house. These are native spainsh dogs and I don't know a lot about them. I am presently feeding it and obviously it is quite happy to stay around! It is very nervous of strangers although with myself and two children it is very friendly, giving the paw etc. buit with my husband still v. scared and backs away. Is there anything I should know or be aware of???

2007-02-15 03:08:17 · 7 answers · asked by willsy 3

2007-02-15 03:06:09 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've had my 2 y/o Golden Retriever for 6 months. He has always scratched and bit some as if he has allergies. The doctoir says whatever the allergy is, it is slight. Ten days ago I switched my dog from Science Diet to Solid God "Barking at the Moon"--an all natural food. My dog loves it. However, he has been sneezing since I switched foods. I'm not sure if the timing of the sneezing is coincidental or not. What do you think?

2007-02-15 02:59:49 · 7 answers · asked by David i 1

Okay I have a dog named Ginger and she is about to turn 1years old we bought her an 80 doller doghouse so she could hangout there in the day the problem is when she was a puppy she had a cage and hated it well she will not go into the dog house can some one tell me why she will not or how to get her to go in there

thank you :)

2007-02-15 02:59:11 · 8 answers · asked by i_am_hotter_than_you123 1

Whilst out walking in a 'doggy' area, people treat her. She is a Ridgeback, so very big and I don't want her jumping. She is otherwise very good and was starting to learn before this started! How would I use clicker training to do this?

2007-02-15 02:56:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

hes 4 months and he is just the most adorable thing in the world, but everytime i get home my shoes are destroyed, or my cables are torn and i dont know how he does but he finds them even if i hide them. its funny but frustrating at the same time. do you think its a phase?

2007-02-15 02:55:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm lookng for a new puppy and I don't know what kid of puppy I want at the moment. I need something that is good for apartment life and I think I want a mixed dog but I'm not sure so let me some sites please because everywhere I go I can't find anything.

2007-02-15 02:50:41 · 8 answers · asked by Awakened 2

I know that grape and apple seeds are harmful, and of course, chocolate - but are there any other foods that are absolute taboo to dogs? Before you all freak out saying that dogs should only have high quality dog food, let me say, I already know that - but I want to make sure that my "baby" never gets into anything else that may be dangerous that I don't know about. And - occasionally, I do let her have something besides dog food. For instance, last night, my husband cooked a nice beef and rice dinner for me for V-day. We let our puppy have some of the cooked beef. She loved it.

2007-02-15 02:34:45 · 19 answers · asked by talkinbabygirl 2

2007-02-15 02:29:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I really want to get one but can you tell me what I need to do for my puppy. And one more thing, do you know where I can get one for free?

2007-02-15 02:28:59 · 12 answers · asked by ? 7

My 14 or 15 yo rottie Samantha (rescue dog) has become basically immobile and the vet says it is irreversible. I know the right thing to do is to let her go with dignity but part of me wants to just keep her home and wait for the end. I feel like a traitor.

2007-02-15 02:27:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous