Dogs - February 2007

My puppy is 5 months old and since we got him (9 weeks) he has had a problem with severe flatulence. We have weened him onto a few different high end foods, but he still has the problem. The vet checked his stools, and they are fine. The only human food we give him are bland proteins, like fish or chicken.

This is not only embarassing, but I worry that he has a belly ache. It is a daily problem throughout day and night, but mostly at night.

Has anyone else experienced this? What can I do?

2007-02-28 02:19:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that when changing a dog's food it is better to mix 1/4 new with 3/4 old kind of food for a few days then gradually increase the amount of new food and decrease the amount if old kind of food. I've been feeding her Purina, which apparently is the equivilant nutritional value of corn chips, to a brand that lists the meat first and have a little more protein. She doesn't throw up every meal, just about 3 times. Can this new food be too rich for her? I'm still mixing it with about 1/2 of her old food.

2007-02-28 01:59:07 · 11 answers · asked by moobiemuffin 4

I am getting a great dane puppy at the end of the month, and i was wondering if there was anybody that could give me some advice on the breed. If you know of a "dane" group, i would love to know it. Or really good websites. I have done some research, but would like to talk to ppl that have already experianced this. Thanks

2007-02-28 01:56:45 · 14 answers · asked by sheri_maidmerrion 1

i know nothing about breeding a dog. i have heard that it completes their personalitys so i thought i would try. we are not going to breed her this round, and maybe not the next. probably when she is 2. but i don't know what to expect. she has been in heat for over 2 weeks and we have a golden retriever bunked out on our porch. how long does that last. Hope is standing at the door and wants out so bad. of course she can not go but she is driving me crazy. HELP!!!

2007-02-28 01:53:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

he is clapping.....Is this normal chi behaviour? he is a delightful little guy but I know too little about this breed & nothing about his past....

2007-02-28 01:50:27 · 4 answers · asked by multidog owner 2

2007-02-28 01:46:25 · 5 answers · asked by stessie 4

it`s weird..he just h*mp my leg. i mean, come on. he`s a 2month old pup..is it erm,normal?

2007-02-28 01:45:12 · 1 answers · asked by msclassical101 1

He is in great shape and loves to run and play, idk if its the food or if he is still nervious, please help

2007-02-28 01:39:51 · 8 answers · asked by William Z 1

My 10 month old Kerry Blue Terrier puppy is such a clown! When he was about 10 weeks old I was sitting in the other room when I heard him crying at the back of the house. I tried calling him but he just kept wimpering. When I went to investigate, I found him standing in the middle of the kitchen table with no way of getting down. I am not sure how he got there because the chairs had all been commendeered to make a fort by my daughter and I had not put them back when I put her to bed. So there he was stranded in the middle of my empty table! (he was only about 12 pounds at the time and ever so small, I think maybe he jumped on my adult dog's back and launched himself from there)

So, what are the silliest stories you have?

2007-02-28 01:37:52 · 19 answers · asked by Kerry Blue Lover 1

as their eyes still closed.and should i feed them in the middle of the night as well,as am tired,can't i make them last feed at 10.00 pm.not see them until 7.00 in the morning next day.their are 11 days old,please help.

2007-02-28 01:37:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our little lady had her second vaccs on friday(23) and yesterday started having diahorrea, then she started licking it, which i stopped her right away, we haven't changed her diet. She is a very happy girl. Can anyone help as she is due to be wormed the beginning of march. thank you for your time

2007-02-28 01:36:19 · 4 answers · asked by lou 1

2007-02-28 01:32:53 · 7 answers · asked by mss_pml 2

i have my new doberman pincher dog. this is my first time to have it... help me care ofr it

2007-02-28 01:17:21 · 4 answers · asked by ciel 2 1

Are white dogs prejudice against black dogs?

2007-02-28 01:11:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-28 01:06:45 · 6 answers · asked by tamoya d 1

i'd love a husky when i am older but i've also heard of a crossbreed between Husky and Malamute, which makes a Huskamute. what is the difference between this and a husky??

2007-02-28 00:48:07 · 8 answers · asked by Roxygirl 2

Hey everyone,
Thanks for your prayers and good wishes.I'm happy to announce that after a very complicated and bloody surgery my friend's dog pulled through. The tumor was removed, but they had to remove one of his kidneys(the tumor wrapped around the kidney). They have him in the hospital for 2 more days just to make sure he'll be okay, but so far, he's stable. This little guy is 13 years old but man does he have a will to live! I'm so happy for my friend AND for her dog (Sam). So, now I gotta order him a Get Well Soon basket.I've seen a few nice ones already.Anyway, thanks guys!

2007-02-28 00:47:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

We recently adopted a dog from the Humane Society that is being treated for Heart-worm. She has slight coughing and sneezing but not much. Her coughing is more noticeable if she has exerted herself too much such as running/playing with child. We were told that she needed to rest to get over it and will also have a follow-up shot for Heart-worm in 2 weeks. I was wondering if it is harmful for her to be outside for an extended period of 2-3 hours a day on an open patio with fenced in yard. I am at home 24-7, however, there are times that I need to run errands and hate to leave her cooped up inside the house. Is it harmful for a dog that is being treated for Heart-worm as long as the temperature outside is moderate (not too cold, not too hot -- An even 65-70 degrees). She seems to like the coolness of the cement to lay on and loves the fresh air and breeze. As long as a child is not outside to play with her, she just lays down and enjoys herself.
Any thoughts on Heart-worm?

2007-02-28 00:23:45 · 5 answers · asked by Time4Tivo 3

She's been doing this since she was a young puppy of 8 weeks and she's now 9.

2007-02-28 00:22:33 · 25 answers · asked by travel_like_us 3

2007-02-28 00:21:27 · 7 answers · asked by Evey 6

2007-02-28 00:07:23 · 2 answers · asked by daniel 2

Someone suggested prozac and I'm wondering if it will work for my dog. I have a 4 1/2 month old German shepherd puppy in puppy classes right now. He can't be calmed down when I take him to new places, especially around other dogs. He's constantly on the end of his leash whining and barking trying to get at other dogs. His favorite treats won't even get his attention. He seems scared sometimes too. He backed himself in a corner once while barking at a dog and layed there looking freaked out. Then looked scared when I tried to console him. The puppy class teacher says he has anxiety issues and that from what she's seen they're very common in German shepherds in my area, probably due to poor breeding. We've been going to class and trying to get him out around other dogs as much as possible for 2 months now and he's not improving. I wear him out with walks and fetch before we take him out but he's still wild when we arrive at PetSmart

2007-02-28 00:03:25 · 5 answers · asked by DuffMan409 2

Because people always want "reasonably" priced dogs... and the puppy millers don't pay any money for health of the dogs?

2007-02-27 23:37:23 · 13 answers · asked by lexi m 6

Before I ask this question I want to make it clear that I do belive dogs are dogs and they should walk everywhere possible. But I hate leaving my dog at home alone when I go shopping I would love for her to come with me but where she is so small and cute I dont want to leave her outside shops incase someone steals her (This is becoming common now!). The other day I was at a large shopping centre and a woman was walking around with her dog in a special dog stroller. Is this allowed?

2007-02-27 23:08:13 · 13 answers · asked by tinkxabell 1

2007-02-27 22:42:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

let them meet for the first time away from the house ie in a park etc

2007-02-27 22:36:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

iv got a lurcher ***** its 18mths old when its after its pray it goes out on the turn is there any thing i can do to help her stay with its pray on the turn

2007-02-27 22:31:48 · 5 answers · asked by bigbin 1

My puppy has something stuck in his throat, it could be sellotape or cardboard or a stone from under the kitchen cupboard - help. What should I do to get it out, it's been inside him for 3 days now. He's been coughing and I'm praying he'll be sick or it's come out in the toilet!

2007-02-27 22:18:09 · 11 answers · asked by Kate 3

2007-02-27 20:57:25 · 14 answers · asked by tsugua 1

2007-02-27 20:39:11 · 12 answers · asked by decadan 2