Dogs - February 2007

My Vet wants to keep my pup over night when he is neutered. I know they like to keep the females because their spaying is more serious. But I have never heard of keeping a male. I told them I would pick my dog up the same day. I will not leave him over night. When I asked why they insist on keeping the males they said the dog just rests better and doesn't run around as they might at home. All my dog would do is cry all night...I won't leave him.

2007-02-14 11:09:15 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

One puppy is 9 months and the other one 5. I like to cook for them so i cook chicken mince with veggies and then i serve it with adult dry food. It's also because its costing me a fortune.....

2007-02-14 11:02:21 · 11 answers · asked by Val­­® 3

My family has a dog but we got it when it was full grown..now I live by myself and I'm about to get a puppy from a shelter. Therefore, I know some basics but not as much for the younger dogs. Can someone please help me with:

-What shots, medicine I should give it and how do I know what age..I dont think the dog has anything
-What kind of food to feed it and what age...the dog is 6 weeks so can I give it hard food, etc
-How often should you wash it
-How to teach it things like sit, stay, and a way for them not to chew up everything

things like that...anything would help, thanks!

2007-02-14 11:01:09 · 9 answers · asked by Sarah 4

Or maybe allergies? My dog coughs when she gets excited. I was wondering if I should worry?

2007-02-14 10:57:55 · 10 answers · asked by ? 3

I was just wondering some general things I should look for..I'm going to get a puppy tomorrow but there are 4 siblings and I want to make sure I pick the best one since they are all so cute. How can I tell which one will be the healthiest, relatively calm (not as much barking, etc), etc? Is there anything I can check for on the dog to see how healthy they will be or anything like that

2007-02-14 10:56:40 · 15 answers · asked by Sarah 4

2007-02-14 10:56:11 · 16 answers · asked by slumlordo 1

I missed the westminster kennel club dog show due to a family emergency and I know that James the springer won bet in show [cheers] but I was just wondering what breeds won what groups. [eg. sporting, herding etc.]

2007-02-14 10:56:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do people buy dogs and then leaved them chained to trees. ?Most of my friends consider their dogs as part of the family and let their dogs live in the house. But, one friend has two dogs in his back yard chained to a tree. They never get any attention. If he didn't have a fenced in back yard. Why get dogs?

2007-02-14 10:50:07 · 16 answers · asked by leaving.florida 3

2007-02-14 10:45:38 · 10 answers · asked by M L 1

Hello i am getting a puppy for my birthday and i need to know what to get so tell me what u got plz

2007-02-14 10:40:24 · 10 answers · asked by DeDeSK8S 2

back in the day, we didn't have puppy food but now it seems as if we HAVE to give puppies "puppy food"... but is there really such a big difference between the two?

2007-02-14 10:37:53 · 8 answers · asked by Val­­® 3

2007-02-14 10:34:25 · 4 answers · asked by louara 1

How come dogs get mad at you when you blow in their face, but then will turn around and stick their head out the window of a moving vehicle going at 55 mph and try to lick the wind?

2007-02-14 10:33:11 · 3 answers · asked by js2xtrem4u 2

for some reason I remember someone telling me that for dogs it doesn't really matter if you put a sweater on them or not.

2007-02-14 10:30:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I took my pomeranian puppy into the veterinary ER the other night because he had a seizure, but they were unable to determine the cause. He had had runny eyes prior to the seizure and now he has one eye shut. Are the two related? Could he have an eye infection that caused the seizure? Any help would be greatly appreciated. :) Thank you.

2007-02-14 10:24:19 · 5 answers · asked by danielle s 1

2007-02-14 10:20:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-14 10:16:37 · 7 answers · asked by MumZ 1

slowly introducing dryed dog food mashed up for them they are eating really well so what age would any one recommend they can go to there new homes as mum doesnt bother wit them now

2007-02-14 10:09:29 · 17 answers · asked by prelude girl 2

This makes me sick because she is always asking to bring him over here. (We live acres apart and separated by privacy fences but she tells me he does that) I have 4 female pugs (spayed) and I know her male dog eats his own poop. I know that he's an animal and he has no code of ethics he must adhere to. But isn't there something she can do to make him stop doing that? I'm serious. I love dogs or I wouldn't have 4 of my own. This makes Her sick too!! It makes us Both Gag and I don't know if he will teach it to my pugs!! I Plead Ignorance!! HELP!!!!

2007-02-14 10:05:39 · 2 answers · asked by Dovey 7

I have a 10 week old mini Schanuzer, what is the fastes way to get him potty trained? I want him to go outside and not use a wee wee pad... if i really don't have to.

2007-02-14 10:04:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am getting a cavalier king charles in June so i have a long time to get ready. I want to know everything that i possibly can about training a dog and everything else that i need to know. just tell me anything you know.

Thanks!!!!

2007-02-14 10:03:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello. I have two very small pomeranians that are quite the little yappers. I need to invest in bark collars and someone suggested I go to www.dogtra.com. Have you bought from them? If not or even if so, what are some good, safe dog collars for tiny dogs?

2007-02-14 10:02:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

any name ideas, its a full blooded girl toy pom puppy.?

2007-02-14 10:01:19 · 13 answers · asked by danielle 2

I love them! They're soooo cute and adorable!!

2007-02-14 09:52:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm babysitting a dog, and his owners said that he had an infection. He has a lot of earwax, shakes his head a lot, and i dont know what to do. His owners are out of reach for a while. Can i give him regular drops? Should i do nothing?

2007-02-14 09:48:10 · 10 answers · asked by happyoverload 1

im thinking about getting a lab and im wondering if it will be good protection. i want it to be a regular dog but i want it to attack/or defend me or its property when needed. is a lab good for the job. if not which dog is?

2007-02-14 09:45:47 · 32 answers · asked by |*ANUMBABy*| 2

I just adopted a puppy who they think is around 8 weeks from animal control yesterday. The puppy is sweet as can be, constantly wagging his tail and kissing faces, but it seems like all it wants to do is snuggle up and sleep on us almost all day long. It'll get up and sniff around for a minute or two quietly, then right back up on the couch it goes. I bought it all kinds of toys, but it has no interest in them. It hasn't eaten since I brought it home either. I'm kinda short on cash until next week, so I havent gotten a chance to take him to the vet. What do you think could be wrong with him?

2007-02-14 09:45:40 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-14 09:45:27 · 5 answers · asked by Candice S 2

My 2 year old mix breed dog has a spot where he looks out the window and everytime he barks or growls even when theres nothing there.He is not an agressive dog in any way and we cant put down the blinds or he will mess them up .what should I do ? HELP!!!!!!!!!

2007-02-14 09:41:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do not understand some people's metality regarding buying pets ( puppies mostly) from a pet store. WHY do people automatically think puppy mills and bad conditions?
I live in a town where we are the only store that sells puppies and kittens. There was another years ago, but they went out of business. The store I work for has been in business for over 30 years and is locally owned and operated. I have been with this company for more than three years. I would never work in a place that treated animals bad IN ANY WAY. ALL of our puppies come from local individuals and are sold on consignment. We will not keep them longer than two weeks. The owners must come back and get them after that time. They must sign a contract to be able to bring their puppies to our store. Our puppies are given shots, dewromed, and come with a free vet check with an AWESOME vet. They are fed Natural Balance and are treated wondefully, loved , etc. while they are in our store.

2007-02-14 09:38:58 · 12 answers · asked by PennyPickles17 4