Dogs - April 2007

My dog is itching his ears, cant get to vet today, so does anyone know of any home remedies just to relieve him today?

Dont know yet if it is mites or an infection, but will be going to the vet tomorrow!!

Thanks

2007-04-15 03:19:54 · 17 answers · asked by rachel c 2

2007-04-15 03:07:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking of getting a little miniture schnauzer girl puppy in June. One of my concerns is that I work 9 am-5 pm and she will be left in the house while I'm out. I would take her for a good long walk in the morning and then hope she sleeps for abit when I leave. My dad will call in at lunch time and take her out, I'm still concerned that she'll be lonely.

The breeder says that his daughter has a pup and she's fine when her daughter works all day. What does anyone else think? Do you guys leave your dogs unattended when your at work?

2007-04-15 03:07:16 · 42 answers · asked by ? 1

when he goes outside he swallows large stones. He always passes them but are afraid some day he wont and it will cause problems

2007-04-15 02:54:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is fixed.

2007-04-15 02:41:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an 11yr old Lab and she stinky, i cant stand it anymore she just keeps them coming.

2007-04-15 02:35:22 · 21 answers · asked by JD 2

I got into the quick on one of my dogs nails & he bled on my tan carpet...Is there a way to get the blood stain out? Really ugly!
Thanks

2007-04-15 01:18:31 · 20 answers · asked by Edward J 3

I have used mineral oil on them & have taken them to the beach & dipped them in the salt water,waited 1 hour before rinsing them off.They didn't scratch all night but the next day they were back to scratching again.Can't afford a vet right now I am in between jobs.Can anyone please help me ?

2007-04-15 01:00:12 · 11 answers · asked by Barbara C 1

stud?? in dogs, i am trying to get a dog and some adverts say 'only for stud not for sale' thanks a lot

2007-04-14 23:42:16 · 18 answers · asked by ஐ♥P u S s y CaT♥ஐ♥ 6

2007-04-14 23:24:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I understand about 'it depends on how you raise the pet' but I just mainly want to know if it would make a good pet for a family of a toddler (2 and a half) and a 15 yr old, I'm thinking of getting one for th family.

2007-04-14 23:01:45 · 9 answers · asked by I said I wanna puppy! 1

I dont intend to do this ever,I am just wondering about this.

2007-04-14 22:41:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

He was fine for 6 years. But almost over night, he started scratching like crazy. Its driving ME NUTS. We didnt change his dog food. The Vet claims he must have allergies but why after 6 years did this start? No Flees and acording to the vet no parrisites. This started 4 Months ago and yes after the pet food recall we did change his food but his alergies started many Months b4 this so that isnt the problem. Any suggestions? Thanks.

2007-04-14 22:04:41 · 16 answers · asked by jimbob9116 warren 1

i have been up all night with my new 9 wk old aus shep mix puupy. i was trying to get her to sleep in a crate but it isnt working. She is crying miserably (even in my lap) probably missing her siblings....any good ideas? I'm sure i'll have to sleep sometime this week.

2007-04-14 20:36:59 · 10 answers · asked by la_madrugadora 2

I put frontline on my dog, yet I have found 2 ticks on my dog. The first I removed easily with a dog tick remover. However, the second one on the head is the problem. The body came of, but the head is embedded. I put a little frontline on top of the area. My question is- I am a nurse, and now how to put in stitches, so should I lance the area, then remove the head of the tick, and suture it up, if needed-I do not think she'll need it sutured, but just in case, then put some antibiotic ointment on it or should I wait until the vets office is open tomorrow? She is showing no signs or symptoms of lyme disease.

2007-04-14 20:18:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,
I am bringing home my pup in just 7 days and have decided on crate training him (ie taking him out the back every hour). What I am confused about is what to do with him while I am away from home?

I have a big playpen with his crate in it for him to hang out in when I am not home and I was planning on placing an 'inside toilet' in the playpen area such as training pad. . . (as he obviously doesn't have access to the backyard while I am out!)

I have just been told to not use the inside training pad/toilet if i am intending on teaching the pup to go outside only and that the training pad would just confuse him. This seems ridiculous! Maybe it would confuse him as to where he is supposed to go but what other options are there if you are not at home!

2007-04-14 20:02:41 · 6 answers · asked by Kate A 1

2007-04-14 17:07:37 · 21 answers · asked by barbie_6 lim 1

2007-04-14 16:46:33 · 4 answers · asked by GoldendoodleAce 1

i want a little house dog for me,just me,a 1 person dog,i will be the only 1 handling it & feeding it for the first few months so we can bond,but i want something with some spunk & grit to it,I wanted a boston but was told no matter what i do it will still be a family dog,my husband has a pekignese,both of my sons each have a chihauhau,i think bostons are so cute,i don't want another chihauhau,no yorkie,(to delicate),no poodle,thought about a minpin,what do ya'll think,give me some ideas,my kids will pet it just enough so as when it gets older it won't eat them up,i want something that will be a lap dog but will play to,no long hair,(have allergies to long haired dogs),will be in the house nothing to big

2007-04-14 16:37:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently adopted an Australian Shepard/ Catahoula Leapord X dog. His previous name was Toby, which we don't think suits him at all. He's lively and lovable and very smart! He is six months old and loves his Kongs! We have considered: Max, Spock, Frankentsein, Baxter, Loki, and Kong. We like these names because they suit his friendly yet strong personality. Do you have any suggestions or votes for any of the names we like?

2007-04-14 16:25:57 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

my puppy is a rottweiler pitbull mix, i want to know what kind of pitbull breed did they come from.

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2007-04-14 14:36:59 · 9 answers · asked by jeff j 1

2007-04-14 14:19:37 · 3 answers · asked by Michelle S 1

2007-04-14 14:16:01 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got a new poodle its a girl and she is tiny and i cant figure out what to call her any idea's????

2007-04-14 14:10:35 · 24 answers · asked by creaming soda 1

I have a very expensive lab and I would like to have him "fixed" and computer chipped. How much does this cost? My son just decided sex was better than this dog and left him for a new girlfriend. I am trying to get the dog fixed up here.

2007-04-14 14:09:13 · 8 answers · asked by happydawg 6

My female went out of heat about 2 1/2 weeks ago (stoppped bleeding), they did mate,but I don't think they "tied"(at least not that I saw), but today, they did for sure. Do they still breed after the female is out of heat, just to do so? And if she's no longer in heat, can she still get pregnant?

2007-04-14 14:04:37 · 10 answers · asked by stephanie f 2

Its really cold here and the wind his blowing, but this dog loves water. He is a brown lab. I just had a brainstorm. What do you think of me taking him to the river, tossing him a stick in the water and when he comes back out of the water, suds him up with dog shampoo then toss the stick back into the water so he will jump back in for a rinse?
The dog goes in the water anyways. He is not afraid of the cold. Right now he is lying on the floor beside me. in front ot the fire in my utility room. Do you think this idea of a bath would work? He still stinks.

2007-04-14 14:01:56 · 12 answers · asked by happydawg 6

I have fed my lab Purina Dog chow since the day I brought him home. My son says only feed him this kind of dog food or he will poop all over the garage while I am gone to work. My son was buying the dog food until he moved out about a week ago. I buy dog food in 50 lb bags 5 at a time. Its on sale now so I am thinking about getting a couple more bags.
My friend told me he gets his dog generic dog food and it works just as well and is cheaper. What is your take on dog food and should I just stick to the 50 lb bags of Purina Dog Chow?

2007-04-14 13:55:49 · 1 answers · asked by happydawg 6

My son moved 25 miles or so away to live with his sweetie pie and left a 80 lb full blooded brown lab behind, so I have hired someone to fence in my back yard. I asked for a 5 ft tall fence instead of a 4 foot tall fence thinking my dog could not climb over a 5 foot fence. The company is going to map my yard on Wednesday. My son says the dog will not climb a 4 ft fence much less a 5 ft fence. They are also going to put a wire along the bottom to prevent him from digging out. Any suggestions, comments or help would be appreciated. I am about to spend 2800 bucks.

2007-04-14 13:48:18 · 10 answers · asked by happydawg 6

ok i'm planning on getting a dog/puppy in september and i was wondering what is the best kind of dog. i dont want one thats too small but i want somethin thats easy to train, good with kids, and can leave home alone without it tearing up the place. any ideas anyone?

2007-04-14 13:40:58 · 28 answers · asked by Lil Miss 3