Dogs - March 2007

I have a 13 yr. old Husky/Akita. I have had him for 12 years and he hardly leaves my side. I cannot express how much he means to me. I think of him as my son (I don't have or want kids) and when I call the vet to make an appointment I refer to myself as Mica's Dad. I just don't feel like I own him. I own a car and a house, but not my boy.(He owns me is more like it). There was a new receptionist working when I last called in and seemed to have an issue with me being his dad. She said " Oh, you mean his OWNER" I didn't feel like explaining so I kept my mouth shut. Do other dog "owners" feel like they are their dogs parent? I mean, he is really a big part of who I am and I imagine thats kind of what parents feel. I worry about him, am proud of him, love his company, love to see him happy-isn't that what it's about ? Maybe the receptionist was just not a dog person.

2007-03-26 08:17:01 · 33 answers · asked by Mike Oxard 2

2007-03-26 08:14:35 · 9 answers · asked by natasia m 1

i take care of my nephew during the day. i knew at first it would be hard because my 10 y/o springer spaniel was used to being the baby, but it's been over a year & she is the same as the 1st day he came over. She used to play with her toys & nap anywhere in the house. Now she only wants the toys my nephew plays with. So only his toys. She won't nap anymore, cause she has to follow us around like she might miss something. She only seems to want extra attention when he is around. If i am feeding him she feels the need to lay her head in my lap & whine so she'll be pet. When he is playing she will purposely walk by & push him with her butt so she can stand where he was playing.
i hate getting mad at her because i know she is just feeling insecure, but it's getting worse everyday. The more i yell the worse she seems to get. i love her so much but i am at my wits end with her antics. How do i help her be less jelaous?

2007-03-26 08:12:42 · 7 answers · asked by purple dove 5

I'm looking at getting a french bulldog - from what I've seen the dad is that - but is the mother? does she only look like that because she is pregnant? Thank you. Links below: copy past

Puppies:
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Dad

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Mother

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2007-03-26 08:09:52 · 4 answers · asked by lacosteboy89 1

I recently purchased a pomeranian/chihuahua mix. The woman I purchased him from assured me he would weigh no more than 6 pounds. He is already 2 pounds at 10 weeks, is this normal for a toy breed and at what rate do they usually grow?

2007-03-26 08:01:13 · 12 answers · asked by courtney a 2

we have found lumps on my boxer which are appearing rapidly the vet seems to think it may be a tumor and has removed one today for testing.These lumps are in her lymph nodes does anyone know what the chances are that these may be cancer and what her chances maybe i am so worried but wont hear from the vet until wed

2007-03-26 07:59:20 · 9 answers · asked by michelle h 1

I was reading in a puppy book that a chin lead will make them submissive when they are be territorial. I have searched the internet and cannot find a chin lead or what it is.

2007-03-26 07:58:52 · 3 answers · asked by Emrald F 2

2007-03-26 07:55:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. Would the shock harm my 3.9 lb yorkie?
2. How much would it cost to buy and install MYSELF (i heard it was wayyy cheaper to install yourself)
3. Where can I buy it? Would they let me install it myself?
4. If I got one off of ebay, would it be reliable or dangerous?
5. How effective are these fences at keeping pets in??

2007-03-26 07:52:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-26 07:40:37 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-26 07:37:32 · 6 answers · asked by INGER S 1

I have a 7 month old yorkie who is housetraining horribly!!! She shows many many signs of disrespect and, I think, has partially established herself as the alpha dog in the house. I know I need to fix this problem asap. I just wanted to know if establishing myself as the alpha dog over her would help her housebreaking. Will it? Are there any things i should try?

2007-03-26 07:36:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-26 07:34:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where to find the reference material pertaining to the history of the pitbull.

2007-03-26 07:33:58 · 16 answers · asked by jupitorgaze 1

i'm going to look at puppies this weekend from an adoption agency. they are german shepherd/ lab retrevier mixes. im only getting one. only 2 months old...but im wondering how big his fenced in area should be when hes an adult. we have alot of property but not a ton of money to built it too big. so what do you think should be the right dimensions. height, lenght width...stuff like that? remember hes going to be a big dog.

2007-03-26 07:30:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 7month long haired Chihuahua. he is eat royal canin puppy 33. i am unsure of what would be the next best food for him because i dont want to upset his stomach... also when is the best time to change the food?

2007-03-26 07:28:52 · 5 answers · asked by Melinda G 2

has recently started having problems with "leaking". It has occurred during the day but seems to be mostly at night. She never empties her bladder fully, only small amounts here and there, but on 3 mornings now there has been a significant wet spot underneath her on the bed. I don't need to know that she needs to see a vet, that is a given and I have already made an appointment. What I do need to know is what I can expect from the visit i.e. possible tests, causes, and treatments. This dog is my baby and I just don't want any devestating surprises, I want to be fully prepared for any scenario. Any help would be appreciated!

2007-03-26 07:27:29 · 4 answers · asked by Lilly 7

We just got a new dog. She is part puggle (pug/beagle) and part terrier. She is a golden color, and currently is pudgy and short. She will never grow larger than 20lbs. We are currently calling her Biscuit but aren't in love with the name. Any suggestions?

2007-03-26 07:23:39 · 10 answers · asked by Melissa S 1

im looking for a small dog that i can keep in the house i really like yorkies...but ive looked on the internet and pet stores and there to expensive for me...is there any where i can go and not pay that much for a small dog...i live in tennessee

if theres any place let me know and about how much theyll cost
thanks for the answers

2007-03-26 07:19:46 · 9 answers · asked by christie. 1

Please can someone tell me how to relieve my westie pup from itchiness?? he has had antibiotics from the vet which cleared up the soreness beautifully but now he is left with what looks like small patches of eczema and little dried spots which he still keeps scratching at, his fur has also gone red, he will be getting his first clip tomorrow and the antibacterial shampoo he had did no good anyway! any suggestions

2007-03-26 07:18:08 · 9 answers · asked by vampini 3

2007-03-26 07:06:34 · 15 answers · asked by cannonkd 2

i would like the name to be ironic or clever

2007-03-26 07:06:09 · 23 answers · asked by wless 1

I dont mind adopting from a shelter but I do prefer a female but will accept a male.

2007-03-26 07:06:01 · 12 answers · asked by keanahenderson77 1

ok my female is in heat and the neibours dog broke thru the locked dog door, he was inside the house with her for aboout 5-8 minutes not long at all. anyway i came downstairs and he was not mounted. could he have already done it or not? any help in this would be great thanks??she is in the last week of her cycle.

2007-03-26 07:00:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

If we are away over night and then away for three days, do they know the difference?

2007-03-26 06:55:18 · 10 answers · asked by bcase 1

list dog food recall on all products

2007-03-26 06:54:43 · 6 answers · asked by old.schooll 1

My friend is selling her pug i want to know if it would be a good idea to buy it. Although, I do have allergies. Ex: Sneezing.. Redness of eyes etc..

2007-03-26 06:51:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I plan to switch my Setter to Innova EVO Reduced Fat for seniors dog. She is not overweight but a couple pounds less would be ideal. She will be 8 in September.

I was feeding her Californa Natural and always suplemened it with 1/4 lean cooked meat and vitamins.

This Evo dog food has 52.0% protein whereas California Natural only has 21% protein. So adding more meat with Evo would not be wise, right? Also should I drop the vitamin supplements? Would she be getting too many vitamins with EVO?

Any ideas what I can mix with the kibble to keep my dog happy and not screw up the nutritional balance of this high quality food?

2007-03-26 06:51:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my puppy growls and bites (ok snipes at us) while he is eating his food or his favorite treat. how can I stop this behavior? he is still young 5 months old

2007-03-26 06:48:58 · 23 answers · asked by Jackie A 1

Can anyone tell me...I have 6 pups needing shots...I know I can buy at feed store per vial...anyone know where I can buy larger quantity? Thanks, rocksmom

2007-03-26 06:48:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous