Dogs - March 2007

my boy (BSD) will not bring his dumb bell back, he will throw it at my feet, have tried most methods my trainer at club says to be hard on him and let him know he is doing it wrong but I want this to remain fun for him

2007-03-20 03:00:44 · 6 answers · asked by Toni M 2

My Pekingese female dog keeps squating and rubing its bottom on the ground as she moves forward also she is not eating anything. Is this a sign of worms infestation.

2007-03-20 02:58:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-20 02:54:58 · 6 answers · asked by jet 2

Everytime I touch my cocker spaniel and play with her she starts pissing on the floor. Even if you tap her head she starts pissing on the floor. I don't even want to play with her bc if I do, she starts peeing everywhere. What's wrong and how do I help her?
She's a good dog (sometimes) but pees everywhere

2007-03-20 02:51:17 · 8 answers · asked by svictor24 6

Everything I have read so far has been about can and pooch food. Has there been any recall about dry dog food, and can anyone tell me of a dry dog food that does not contain corn, which I have heard is very unhealthy for dogs, yet it is one of the main ingredients in every kind I see. If dog food companys know how unhealthy corn is for dogs, WHY do they make it the main ingredient, because its cheap? I have even read they use dead animals from pounds and zoos to make dry dog food. I try to feed my little dogs the best food I can, but now I worry that everything I feed them may be killing them, or slowly giving them cancer. I just lost my little poodle that was 15 years old, and I did have to feed her can pedigree food because she had a hard time chewing dry food. This leaves me wondering if thats what could have killed her.

2007-03-20 02:41:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a shih tzu/maltese cross and she won't stop eating her poop. She poops in the house while I'm at work and then eats it. She never really does this when she goes outside, but she is also on a leash outside. I know she is doing this because there are days when she won't go to the bathroom outside at all, which means she already has...inside....and eaten it. She knows she's not suppose to and never pees in the house. I have tried powder and switching her food. Are there any other options???

2007-03-20 02:32:45 · 7 answers · asked by Mrs. D 2

I have bought ol'roy, gravy train, and alpo

2007-03-20 02:30:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

What brand should I buy Iam"s or Menu., to get quality pet food?

2007-03-20 02:30:25 · 6 answers · asked by catherine061@verizon.net 1

I have a puppy that is only about 10 weeks old. She has started to bite us if we correct her. For example, we have started teaching her COME by giving her treats when she does the command. When she is distracted, we will go put a finger under her collar and GENTLY pull her back in the direction we were calling her to show her what she is suppose to do. Lately she will bite at us when we do this and she is not playing. Also when we go to pick her up she does the same. We thought maybe she was tender somewhere so we checked her over and she is fine. We have 2 other dogs that never did this. When our older dogs do something wrong we tell them to lay down and on to their side and we stand over them. I just don't know if it is too early to do this to a 10 week old puppy, make them submit. My husband tried it and she freaks out for a minute but then finally calms down but it did not help the issue. How should I correct her dominance/aggression behavior?

2007-03-20 02:26:33 · 4 answers · asked by Cash, Gage and Jax's Mom 4

2007-03-20 02:17:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please please help me find my perfect puppy.

So far the only breeders i can find are all in the USA.

I would be so grateful of any help.

x x x x

2007-03-20 02:12:24 · 5 answers · asked by sian 1

2007-03-20 02:03:00 · 15 answers · asked by romruby 1

2007-03-20 02:01:02 · 5 answers · asked by romruby 1

my neighbor's dogs live in a fenced in area in their back-yard. the dogs have dog-houses and are taken care of. the problem is during the night when deer or other animals are around this dog barks. needless to say they wake me up and it is hard to get back to sleep. They have mentioned to us that the dogs sometimes wake them up when they sleep in their back bedrooms but fortunately their bedroom is in the front. I let them know that ours was in the back and asked if they ever brought the dogs inside. They did not get the hint. We do like the neighbors and also the dogs just not the night-time barking. any suggestions would be appreciated

2007-03-20 01:59:45 · 16 answers · asked by nj2pa2nc 7

I am looking for a reputable "doggie day care" around the Austin, TX area. I live in Leander and need to have someone watch my dog for about 11 nights in September. Has anyone taken their dog to one of these types of facilities? I don't have a lot of money to spend so that is another thing to consider. Any advice would be very helpful. Thank you.

2007-03-20 01:57:25 · 3 answers · asked by Jennifer J 1

2007-03-20 01:37:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I‘m of the opinion that dogs are better than cats. Both pets have their good and bad qualities, such as cats need very little attention and don’t need baths, dogs on the other hand love and thrive to be around you and just well, LOVE you to bits! Furthermore Cats are highly adaptable and can become feral, whereas dogs cannot survive on their own without the interference of humans. This may signify "weakness," but it also shows just how close the dog-human relationship is. If IN any case the bond between human and dog far exceeds that of human and cat. Part of the reason is that dogs are pack animals and strive in a group. Most cats could care less

Also If you stop to think……. about the entire idea of cats using the litter box its a little gross: you stick the litter box in an obscure, hidden area of your house, but its still in your house, and your cat is, essentially, urinating and excreting in your house. And the waste stays there until the litter box is cleaned, too (not like a toilet, where one can just flush it down). Can you imagine all the odour bacteria eminating from that litter box *shudders* Yuck.

So my opinion rest on the dogs side! Loyal to the bitter end and full contentment and unconditional love!

2007-03-20 01:26:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

and should i take himk to the vet

2007-03-20 01:18:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog's (Sadie Mae) food is on the recall list. She has been throwing up, drinking alot of water, and urinating alot. All the symtoms that are on the news. My problem is that I am on a fixed income and don't have the money to take her to a vet. Is there anything that I can do for her, other than quit giving her the food, which I have already done. She hasn't thrown up since last week, but she is still drinking alot of water. Does all this mean she is going to die? Please, only serious answers. I live by myself, and she means the world to me.

2007-03-20 01:07:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-20 00:46:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a shih tzu, and now foxes! I have noticed a fox in my garden over the past couple of days now, i dont know whether he has made a nest under my shed or not cos he keeps coming back to it and my dog is alot more curious about what is under there now. Just want to know if I need to worry about it? and how do I get rid of them? Im worried about letting my dog in the garden, would the fox go for him? My dog ran out in the garden last night and chased the fox, who ran down the garden and up over the fence, but would the fox ever turn on the dog, he is only small. And would he catch any diseases from them or anything?

Hope this waffle makes some sort of sense!

2007-03-20 00:41:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

must be fullblooded.buying for husband who is house bound.we are animal lovers.puppy will have good home.

2007-03-20 00:31:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is sick. She keeps couching and then she gags herself. I took her to the vet and they said that it was bronchitis. They gave her a two week treatment. The two weeks are up and she still doing it. It has not gotten any better. She does not have Kennel cough and theres no fluid in her lungs. Any body have any ideas to what could be wrong with her. Please any suggestions would be helpful.

2007-03-20 00:03:39 · 6 answers · asked by Crystal 2

I DO NOT and WILL NOT give my dogs any bones, but I am curious. I have read several things on here and some people say that beef bones are okay to give your dog as long as they are not cooked. EXAMPLE" T-Bone from a steak. What's the difference between cooked or raw? Are cooked bones softer?

Like I said, I DO NOT and WILL NOT give my dogs any bones....rawhides included. This question is strictly for personal knowledge.

2007-03-20 00:02:33 · 14 answers · asked by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7

she keeps biting and scratching herself, she has no fleas, mites. She is getting a bit sore on her elbows and I have recently started giving her cod liver oil capsules to help relieve and improve her coat and skin, any advice would be great

2007-03-19 23:47:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

she is about 5 months.

2007-03-19 23:26:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The family dog, a 14 year old lab/german sheppard mix named Tobie, has been seeming more and more like he's done with living. We were planning on taking him to the vet to be put down (we feel that he's suffering too much) but now suddenly tonight, its about 3 in the morning and I couldn't sleep, I hear him whining and crying. I come out to see what's wrong and he is shivering uncontrobably and gets upset whenever I leave the room for whatever reason. I think he may be dying but I'm not entirely sure. It is too late (or early) to call anybody. I gave him some water and he drank it and I covered him with a blanket to help with the shivers, but I'm still worried. Is there anything else I can maybe do to help him?

2007-03-19 23:21:26 · 16 answers · asked by Avia 3

Okay, well, I have a male Schnoodle. He is small, about 15 pounds. In our home, we have him, and another female dog. (A yellow lab). He shows no aggression towards her what-so-ever. But, when we take him to the groomers....they say he is aggressive towards the other dogs there. And I don't understand why. He apsolutely LOVES our other dog, and I have been told it is only because she is female. But, as far as I can see, he never really shows aggression anyway. He barks at the window when people walk by....and he always " play " bites, (trying to act macho, he never really BITES anyone) and he growls at his squeek toys. I honestly don't see whats wrong with that. The thing is, we are getting another dog very soon (about a month). We plan on getting a young, female Chihuahua or Maltese. Something small. Will her being female really make aggression less severe ? What is to be expected in bringing a new dog into the home ? Any advice/personal experience would be very appreciated !

2007-03-19 23:18:17 · 7 answers · asked by Baby Doll. 4

2007-03-19 23:08:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 2 staffies both female, one 18 months and one 8 months. Normally they are very loving towards each other but last night they got into a nasty fight. The younger one is currently in season and I am presuming this plays a part in the out of character behavior. Question is whats the best thing to do. I obviously don't want this to happen again, expecially if I am not there to break it up. They appear to be back to normal now but do I split them up until her season has finished???? Please help!

2007-03-19 22:55:22 · 17 answers · asked by Jo W 2