Dogs - February 2007

2007-02-11 12:42:38 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-02-11 12:42:22 · 3 answers · asked by dmartin7462004 1

2007-02-11 12:38:18 · 3 answers · asked by happy bunny 2

2007-02-11 12:25:41 · 23 answers · asked by giggitygiggitygiggitygirl 2

2007-02-11 12:22:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 9 month old chocolate chip dalmation. Every night, mostly when she yawns, it sounds like she's trying to cough up a hairball. She just finished medication for an ear infection. Does she just have a cold or is it more severe? Please Help!

2007-02-11 12:17:33 · 13 answers · asked by Tinkiebella 2

2007-02-11 12:14:54 · 14 answers · asked by Barbara B 1

2007-02-11 12:09:57 · 8 answers · asked by Maria M 1

my toy poodle is three and has been totally trained for over 2 years. in the last few month he has gotten into the habit of getting up every nite to go out and pee. how do i resolve this situtation

2007-02-11 12:07:57 · 1 answers · asked by PINA S 1

I have a prospective puppy buyer here whom I have been emailing, answering questions, giving her my opinions. She saw one of my dogs and wants to buy a pup from me next litter. She wants "some references of people that I have worked with over the past few months." I can give her training/club/peer references, plenty of them. I have never been asked this before. How would my puppy buyers feel about this? Of course, I won't give their number out w/o contacting them first. I know of 2 off the bat that would love to brag to her, but I don't feel that's their responsibility. I just don't know. I guess if someone asked me that, I'd be happy to, I just feel funny calling them and asking to talk to her. ???

2007-02-11 12:02:52 · 7 answers · asked by Jennifer 3

HELP ME MY PREGANET DOG AND MATE WONT AGE ONLY SIMS DO MY DOG WONT HAVE HER PUPS!!!

2007-02-11 11:53:27 · 4 answers · asked by Jen H 2

I've always wondered if hybrids of these two dogs could be created. You figure, you'd either get a really nasty large dog, perfect for guarding property and terrorizing neighbors. Or you'd get a less obnoxious little dog.

Is theoretically possible to do?

2007-02-11 11:52:54 · 14 answers · asked by Lunarsight 5

2007-02-11 11:52:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am the soon-to-be owner of a Boston Terrier puppy. I'm shopping around for the things I'll need, and I was wondering what the difference was between a crate/kennel and a carrier. Do I need both? Neither?

Also, could you tell me a few of the other things I'll need?

And is padding for the crate worth it? Thanks yall

2007-02-11 11:51:43 · 7 answers · asked by mrprov12 2

The Pit Bull arguments...enough already!

I understand both sides and can appreciate the feelings that are stirred up with this topic. Don't you think though that those who are ranting on here should take their arguments somewhere that they might make a difference? Like to their congressmen?

2007-02-11 11:48:24 · 11 answers · asked by KJ 5

2007-02-11 11:42:46 · 17 answers · asked by 2 a'da da dorable' 4 u 2

2007-02-11 11:35:16 · 6 answers · asked by cemetarysundown 1

My dad insists on beating it with newspaper, but I'm not into that type of punishment.

2007-02-11 11:33:31 · 6 answers · asked by Maria M 1

2007-02-11 11:32:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

AN APOLOGY TO BREED BAN ENTHUSIASTS I'm sorry you are frightened of my dogs and are trying to have them killed because they are pitbulls.I'm sorry you lack the understanding of this breed's true history, gentleness with people, wonderful temperament, intelligence and behavioral conformation. I'm sorry you won't read the ATTS stats regarding our breed's true temperament, putting it in the top four for temperament, scoring better than breeds like Golden Retrievers, and cocker spaniels. I'm sorry that you side with and protect animal abusers by marking the breed of dog, and not the irresponsibility of the owner. I'm sorry that by your logic I could steal a car, run some people over with it and then you can blame the make of car for the accident, as I walk free. I'm sorry you generalize one breed of dog with one group of people. I'm sorry you can't see the love and determination that many often highly educated, non-criminal and "normal" types of people show towards this breed and the great personal sacrifices that they make to take care of their dog responsibly. I'm sorry you cannot go into the shelters and see the hundreds of abandoned and abused pitbulls, dying only for the inane "crime" of being born the breed they are. I'm sorry you cannot see the look of disappointment in their eyes as someone walks by their kennel, and refuses to consider adopting them based on an ill educated fear mongering reporter. I'm sorry that you cannot be there when the animal looks at a human for the last time, and in spite of betrayed by all humans they have met, their tail still wags as someone approaches with the syringe of Euthinol. I'm sorry cannot be there when law enforcement shoots one of your dogs dead inside it's own home in front of the children it mutually loves for simply getting off the dog bed and walking over to say hello with it's tail wagging. I'm sorry you cannot be there to rescue pitbull puppies from a plastic bag in a dumpster, dumped there by someone switching their illegal, and inhumane activities to another, more lucrative breed. I'm sorry you cannot understand the difference between canine and human aggression, in the way that this breed can. Yes, I'm saying my pitbull is smarter then you. I'm sorry that the medieval witchhunting genetics of intolerance, generalization, and racism make you feel the need to vilify a breed of dog. I'm sorry that justice, equality, tolerance, common sense are all things you hold dear as a fellow Canadian, and expect from others, but do not yourself offer them towards a pitbull or its caregiver. I'm sorry that you don't take the constructive time to petition changes in the Canadian animal cruelty act, and in the criminal code that would deal out serious punishment to the real animal abusers. I'm sorry you cannot see the disappointed look on a puppy's face when the people petting it quickly frown, and walk away when you tell them it is a pitbull. I'm sorry you feel the need to terrorize my family and my dogs for crimes we never have and never will commit. I'm sorry you don't have to live in fear of your dog's safety from hysterical, and mentally unstable people trying to inflict all manner of evil upon your dogs. I'm sorry that you cannot see my breed working in some of the best Search and Rescue groups in the world, saving countless lives each year. I'm sorry our media censors and refuses to print the breed name "pitbull' when in connection with a positive act such as saving a person or child from a burning house, drowning, wild attacking animals, etc. I'm sorry you cannot see the many pitbulls registered as therapy dogs and bringing so much joy to another misunderstood, neglected demographic in our society, the senior citizen. I am sorry you can't see a pitbull kiss a child, step carefully over a kitten, or play in a sunbeam. I'm sorry you cannot wake in the morning to feel a warm pitbull cuddled next to you in bed, and know that you are their total world, and even if the house caught fire and trapped you, they would stay with you to the end. But, now that I really think about it, I'm not at all sorry you don't own a pitbull--you do not deserve one!

2007-02-11 11:28:50 · 17 answers · asked by raven blackwing 6

hi there,
i'm posting for a friend who doesnt have a computer so firstly pls understand that this question is not for me.
my friend has noticed that lately when her dogs toilet, there is a "jelly" like substance (clear coloured) in small amounts around the edges of some of the stool.
she has asked for my opinion on this and i have given it to her, but thought that she my like some more opinions. she has booked the dog into the vet to check it out, but thats not till the day after tomorrow, so until then we thought that we may get some more thoughts on this?
the dog is fully vaccinated, wormed etc. has no visible health issues etc. she is eating raw kangaroo mince (which has good fatty deposits in it).

any thoughts? (other than "take it to the vet" because, as i said, the dog is booked in)

...again, this question is not about my dog.

thanks! =)

2007-02-11 11:21:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an 18 year old Peke and 5 year old Peke (no relation). My 18 year old has had seizures off and on for the past year. I assume this is just old age.
However, tonight my 5 year old had one too.. She started with her head back and then bobbing and then she screamed and went stiff and then fell on her side. What should I do? She was ok in about 2 minutes

2007-02-11 11:20:22 · 3 answers · asked by lanebaker92201 1

WHEN BREED SHOULD BE IGNORED
Can a law that bans or restricts ownership of specific breeds of dogs—called a “breed-specific law”—protect the members of your community from dog attacks? According to experts, the answer is no.
Why? Popular breeds come and go. When ownership of one breed of dog is outlawed, those who want a dangerous dog simply turn to another breed. The Doberman pinscher—known as the dangerous dog breed of the 1970s—was replaced in popularity by the pit bull in the ’80s and the rottweiler in the ’90s.
Breed-specific laws require that someone be able to prove that a specific dog is a member, or a mix, of that breed—not always an easy task. Boxers and bulldogs, for instance, may be mistaken for pit bulls. Any medium-large sized black and tan dog with a long tail may be mistakenly labeled as a German shepherd.
Breed-specific legislation doesn’t acknowledge the fact that a dog of any breed can become dangerous. The law should protect your community from any such dog.
Breed-specific laws are difficult, costly, and sometimes impossible to enforce. It’s one thing to require that every rottweiler in your community be muzzled whenever outside of the home; it’s another to fund and support adequate animal control staff to ensure that this happens.
In 1987 the Cincinnati City Council banned all pit bulls within the city after a series of severe maulings and one human fatality involving the dogs. The ban was passed even though the state of Ohio and the city of Cincinnati already had statutes that allowed authorities to seize any dog known to have injured or killed a person or another dog. Nearly ten years later, the council’s law committee recommended that the ban be repealed, saying that it was unnecessary. The council recommended that pit bulls be handled like any other dogs and that owners be prosecuted only when the dogs were unrestrained or exhibited dangerous behavior. It made this recommendation in part due to the cost of enforcement. Confiscated dogs spent up to five months at the city’s contracted shelter while the cases against the dogs’ owners were being litigated. Many of the confiscated dogs were family companions with no history of aggression.
Legislation that restricts breeds may actually create a population of dangerous dogs within your community. When a community imposes strict regulations on a specific breed of dog, owners of those dogs may end up chaining or caging the dogs for long periods of time. Dogs so chained or caged can be so desperate for activity that they become uncontrollable should they escape. Restricted dogs often receive little veterinary care because it is difficult for their owners to transport them to a veterinary facility without violating restrictions. Most importantly, restricted dogs who don’t get to experience normal opportunities for socialization and training will undoubtedly act in an unpredictable fashion when exposed to the real world

2007-02-11 11:20:14 · 4 answers · asked by raven blackwing 6

my dog had puppies and we have her mate too so we want to know when we should start to separate them because we want to wait a while before letting her have more pups.

2007-02-11 11:10:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog is a young standard american eskimo.
Today he started throwing up and then came up to me and had what looked to be a seizure for about 30 secounds.
Can anyone please tell me what caused it, and how serious it is?

2007-02-11 11:07:28 · 13 answers · asked by ~Michelle~ 2

He starts tomorrow. He is petrified of other dogs, esp big ones. (He is 4 lbs). He doesn't like ppl coming at him, or talking in a baby voice. I have trained him some on my own but he seems to have a hard time doing tricks when we're somewhere that scares him. I want this to be a positive experience for him, I know that he likes other dogs once he gets to know them, but he's shy. How can I help my baby?

2007-02-11 10:59:40 · 9 answers · asked by prtty_patricia 2

OMGSH! WHAT SHOULD I NAME MY TOY POODLE??? BOY OR GIRL NAMES ARE FINE. THANKS

2007-02-11 10:57:55 · 8 answers · asked by Beth 3

Have a read it is really nice all about wear animals go when they pass over i would love to think this is what happens.
www.rainbowsbridge.com really lovely poem

2007-02-11 10:55:30 · 13 answers · asked by catsfoot 2

2007-02-11 10:54:30 · 12 answers · asked by paul m 1

....wipe her feet before she comes in the house?

It's really muddy outside and I'm getting tired of cleaning up after her.

2007-02-11 10:50:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous