Dogs - March 2007

Does anyone know the brands of dog food that got recalled?

2007-03-25 13:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by Kay-Bianca 1

I have sedatives, for occasions like the 4th of July and New Years Eve, when I know there will be fireworks etc. But thunder and the occasional car backfiring are unpredictable, I can't just keep him drugged all the time. Any ideas you have will be appreciated

2007-03-25 13:10:47 · 10 answers · asked by mergemanry 1

My 6 month old Lab puppy had a small umbilical hernia. The vet pointed it out to us on her first exam but said it was small, nothing to worry about. We had her spayed 8 days ago and did not know we should have asked to have the hernia repaired as well - nor did the vet suggest it. Now, the hernia appears to be larger - protrusion is bigger and very very tender to the touch. The hernia is right above her incision. Could this just be tenderness from the surgery or could her hernia be worse now? Will it heal on its own? I wish I had researched it better before her surgery - I would have insisted the vet repair it then. Also, I 'm a little annoyed the vet didn't suggest that herself. Thanks for any adivce anyone may have.

2007-03-25 13:05:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do I do? He is almost 2, and he has always been the ideal dog. He is a toy Schnauzer, great with kids, great disposition. I absolutely love him. 2 weeks ago he nipped my friend daughter on the face and today he nipped a little girl on the arm. WHY is he doing this.

I have noticed when he was groomed last time that they nicked his ears and it got infected. I thought that might be bothering him.

My husband wants me to get rid of him so we don't get sued. What else can we do so he won't bite? HELP!!!

2007-03-25 13:00:45 · 10 answers · asked by Catherine L 2

i want to get two dogs because i will not be home all day long, but them wont be home alone because they will have my aunt or my grandmother home with them, but i think that they will keep each other company and play together for about 4 - 6 hours a day on weekdays, but the week ends belong to me and them. please no rude answers or scrutenization.

2007-03-25 12:56:51 · 15 answers · asked by cookies'n'cream 3

2007-03-25 12:51:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

And I dont know what to put in it. what should I bring? He is very hyper, hes only a year and 1/2 .
Im bringing a leash& collar, also his choke chain bc of the other dogs, it will be easier for me to handle him. But what else should I bring? I know water and treats, but what else?
We live in florida and its going to be held at our extremly large flea market, And it gets pretty hott, and I want to make sure were BOTH comfortable. This is the web site for it.http://fleamall.com/pages/event.html...

And what should I bring and put water in? I want to make a back pack. So please. Give me ANY IDEA!!! For me AND him. Also, Ask me questions if you need more. I'll check in every few minutes and edit.

2007-03-25 12:41:43 · 3 answers · asked by ♥Cristina♥ 4

He also has raw spots in several areas that he bites at untill they bleed....Does anyone know what causes this and what I can do to help?

2007-03-25 12:32:48 · 11 answers · asked by sunfish024 1

where can i purchase a maltese puppy in california for cheap?

2007-03-25 12:32:41 · 4 answers · asked by Kaylee P 1

My golden retriever scares me to death when I take him on walks. He will either stop in the middle of the street or won't cross it. I had to pick him up once and carry him across the street because a car was comming. Does anyone have any suggestion of why I should do to cure this problem?

2007-03-25 12:26:53 · 10 answers · asked by Trumpetgirl913 2

i know that there are similar questions but i was hoping yall could help me out with my particular problem. i have a 1 year dachsund/shih tzu and we wanted to get her a friend, so we got a 10 week old jack russell terrier/chihuahua/beagle puppy to keep her company (we got her yesterday). i would really like for them to be (for lack of a better word) friends. the puppy wants to play with the 1-year old and sometimes theyll sniff each other, but mostly, when i put them together, the 1 year old wil sit to the side and the puppy will come to me. the puppy wil often come and sniff the 1 year old, but the older dog acts scared of the puppy and will not really come near her and moves whenever the puppy comes near her. we have tried to give the older dog more affection so she wont get jealous, but she does not have a dominant personality so we dont know if she is jealous, feeling left out or anything. do you think this is something to be waited out?

2007-03-25 12:24:03 · 4 answers · asked by jesse_4jesus 2

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2007-03-25 12:19:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have noticed he is drinking more 2+ litres a day, he is on a dry food but this did not affect him until recently, he has been on rimadyl for a year now and also he is about 7yrs old

2007-03-25 12:19:03 · 10 answers · asked by Debbie C 3

So I adopted him at the SPCA. It said that he is a Golden retriever. I searched the WEB to find out more and most Websites say that if the have a bit of black hair it's a fault. What does that mean? My dog has a tiny bit of black hair on ears and tail. Does that mean he is not a Golden retriever?

From: So confused first time dog owner!

2007-03-25 12:17:46 · 12 answers · asked by mimi 1

Are they transferred by saliva from playing?

2007-03-25 12:14:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-25 12:13:13 · 5 answers · asked by Prisoner081406 2

I am 11 years old and I live in an apartement I want a dog but my parents say that it is a lot af work and that my mom will finish taking care of it. ¿can you help me? pleas tell me how to convins them,it is very important for me.

2007-03-25 12:11:34 · 11 answers · asked by zoey<3 2

On a 'Tyra Banks' show, i came across a dog that was a mix between a labrador and a poodle (labradoodle/labrapoodle).
However, what shocked me is that they said it had been genetically modified to be hypoallergenic. Should we waste money on playing around with dog genes so people don't sneeze, when all around us there are others in great need of food, water, medical supplies and clothing.

2007-03-25 12:10:18 · 7 answers · asked by Lifeless Energy 5

2007-03-25 12:05:07 · 6 answers · asked by perfectly pink 1

This guy claims he will tell you secrets of dog food industry and if you buy his book her will tell you the 9 best dog foods that are safe for your dog. Of course you have to buy the book to find out. Has anyone read that book and found out which dog food is safe according to their research?

Here is the website with the book. Scroll down to the bottom . I wonder if this guy is just trying to make a fast buck. What do you think? Do you believe everything he says about the dog food industry? If it is true it is really scary!! Check it out.

http://www.secretdogconspiracy.com/dog-food-secrets.php

2007-03-25 12:04:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 10lb dachsaund who thinks she is a 100 doberman. nothing stops her! we usually have a frisbee for herself, but when my bf and i throw ours, she wants ours! and she will run back and forth between us to catch it, although we dont let her. She will do this ALL day while breathing heavy and foaming at the mouth. (we feed her water out of the frisbee). non stop, i always think she's gonna have a heart attack! but she insists on going and going back and forth hundreds of times! Is this bad for her? could she collapse or something scary? i hate leaving her at home when we go out to play frisbee, but she gets so nuts for it and it scares me that she will over work herself. any answers are appreciated!

2007-03-25 12:03:53 · 9 answers · asked by the_44_caliber_love_letter 1

The other day i was at a friend`s house and his dog gave me what i can only describe as an angry look. He stared at me like he was about to pounce on me and bite my head off - no small dog either ! I felt a bit scared i`ll admit, and my friend said to the dog, "hey why you lookin at her like that ? " I thought god it`s not just me then, he`s noticed as well ! Then strangely, the dog came and laid at my feet, really made himself comfortable and laid out full length at my feet ! Then my friend said, "Aw look he likes you. " I`m female and the dog is male, and my friend is male if that means anything, and he`s a platonic friend so the dog obviously not jealous or anything, we were just standing in the kichen talking. He is a staffordshire bull terrior. Any ideas what might have been going on there ? Not that i fancy him or anything, so no vibes there to be picked up by the dog.( i mean i don`t fancy my friend not the dog. No i don`t fancy the dog either - definately not.)

2007-03-25 12:02:58 · 10 answers · asked by yahoobloo 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- North Bergen, NJ -- March 23, 2007 -- Petrapport, Inc. is voluntarily recalling pig ear dog treats it imported from a Chilean company during the period August 2006 through December 2006 because the pig ears have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious infections in dogs, and, if there is cross contamination, young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Laboratory testing has confirmed that samples of Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club in 25-count packages under the "Berkley & Jensen" brand with no lot number and only the expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) were contaminated with Salmonella. Additional testing of other pig ear dog treats from shipments during the above time period has not revealed any additional evidence of Salmonella contamination, but Petrapport nonetheless is voluntarily recalling them out of an abundance of caution due to concern that the pig ears imported during this period may not have been effectively irradiated for Salmonella before shipment from Chile.

The voluntary recall includes dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club in its 25-count packages of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisories "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) as well as "BEST IF USED BY SEPTEMBER 2009," "BEST IF USED BY OCTOBER 2009," "BEST IF USED BY NOVEMBER 2009," and "BEST IF USED BY DECEMBER 2009."

Also included within this voluntary recall are the following lots of pig ear dog treats sold in bulk by other retailers under the "Petrapport" brand:

ITEM #
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
RECALLED LOT #S

8915
Bulk Low Fat Pig Ears
101808 & 102108

8772P
Two Pack Bulk Pig Ears
101707

8770P
12 Pack Bulk Pig Ears
101707

8774P
24 Pack Bulk Pig Ears
101907

7416
1 lb. Bulk Pig Ear Strips
101907

7425
24 oz. Bulk Pig Ear Strips
5039



Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these dog treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem more tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

While there have been no confirmed illnesses to date, consumers should immediately stop feeding these treats to their dogs. These products have been removed from the sales floors and the sales inventories of all retailers.

Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified pig ear dog treats should discontinue use of the products and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers who have further questions may contact Petrapport at 800-447-3872 extension 110.

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2007-03-25 12:00:30 · 7 answers · asked by darlin12009 5

2007-03-25 11:57:48 · 4 answers · asked by perfectly pink 1

right now i give him a bath every week.. is that too much???? he get itchy, he scratches himself too much.. is this because of his every week bath??

2007-03-25 11:51:54 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can someone tell my miniture yorkie to stop being such a pain!??read more.?
my yorkie is very mean and says some things that can hurt my feelings sometimes, i tell him that if he doesnt start to poop and pee in the newspaper his gona get in deep dodo and i send him to a military school! he bites my toes because he doesnt like the food i feed him and he is always thretening me that if i dont give him some chocolate his going to call the cops on me n tell them that i abuse him. I dont know what to do no more he is such a mean son of a biach and i cant take it, he is always bringing girls like he is some kind of a pimpn and it bothers me bcuz they bark way to much!! wat can i do wit this guy!

2007-03-25 11:45:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother keeps on threatening to kill our maltese because he pees on the floor and we are in the middle of house training him and my brother gets mad at my mom for letting him do that, he has no control over it. what should we do to make my brother understand that he is a dog and we are trying?

2007-03-25 11:43:20 · 5 answers · asked by kimberly a 1

First question is , my mom has a chihuahua. She is fixed now, but still very active and cranky at times. She snips and bites someitimes.
Second question is this.. we have a Boston Terrier/Border Collie and he snores. Is this normal? He has done this since he was a baby. I don't think anything is wrong, but we find it kinda funny, coz he can sure snore loud.

2007-03-25 11:39:29 · 11 answers · asked by Fairy Princess 2

My chihuahua has all of a sudden just an hour ago started whimpering and squealing when you touch either of her front legs. It is sunday so the vets office is closed and need something to help her cope until tomorrow morning! Please give some input! I know tylenol can kill them so i dont know what to do. thanks

2007-03-25 11:37:04 · 5 answers · asked by Amy 1

2007-03-25 11:36:01 · 11 answers · asked by Clauz 3