Dogs - May 2007

I have a 16 year old collieXkaeshund female dog. She has always been very obedient and toilet trained, but recently started weeing in the house. My mother thinks rubbing her nose in it works, but I think this is futile and unnecessary. I'm unable to offer an alernative, however. I don't want the dog put to sleep: she doesn't show any other sign of senility or unhappiness. But my parents are both houseproud and get quite cross about it, even though the dog doesn't seem to think it's wrong any more. She doesn't even bark to go out any more. A few weeks ago she had cystitis which I think started it, as she had to go all the time and probably couldn't be bothered to bark any more. She's blind and deaf, so a simple "no" won't do.

2007-05-28 05:28:58 · 11 answers · asked by Buzz 3

I had my dog 12 years. He was sick the last few weeks, we thought it was a UTI. The strongest meds weren't working, it ended up he stopped eating this last week and I had to put him down. My first dog fortunately passed away at home, this one I had to euthanize. It killed me to have him looking at me while I had it done. He had a high pain tolerance so he wasn't showing me signs of pain....I just "knew" it was time. The wonderful vet did an xray after without my knowledge and called and told me his bladder was FULL of stones and he had a tumor on his anal gland that I did the right thing. But anyone who has done this, do you think the dog knows what you are doing to it when you do this. I just can't get his face outta my mind when he was going. I just basically need a little support. I did EVERYTHING the vet suggested for him. He was beat before I got him and had 12 wonderful spoiled years with me, it's just really hard for me. Thank you for any support you can give.

2007-05-28 05:25:48 · 15 answers · asked by debrenee211 5

my dog is getting eaten alive by them when we go to our trailer site. we go on nature walks in the bush , but also just laying around they swarm all over her.

2007-05-28 05:21:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got a puppy three week ago. I took her to the vet to get her first puppies shots. I forgot to ask the vet does this cover Parvo or is that the next set of shots. I need to bring her back to the vet in two weeks. Any help would be great for a first timer with a puppy.

2007-05-28 05:07:39 · 13 answers · asked by Rachel G 1

My puppy is a male-german shephard. He has very soft hair and a lot of hair more than that of a normal german shephard. His paws are very big but his eyes are very innocent and small.

2007-05-28 05:00:38 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am a responsible dog owner and trainer and i am not trying to use this information the wrong way but i need my dog to protect my family when im not home cause im not a big fan of guns

2007-05-28 05:00:26 · 13 answers · asked by syphaloc 1

New dog from shelter
3 years old
owned 5weeks
changed food one week ago

2007-05-28 04:49:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i brush him before i give him a bath then i shampoo him very good and rinse good but in the end he still had dirt and fleas on him is this because im not getting his undercoat good i need help

2007-05-28 04:44:27 · 3 answers · asked by Rawr! 2

I am having trouble on two things with my puppy One is walking her on the leash and the second is using the bathroom on the training pads. DOES any one have ANY Suggestions.

2007-05-28 04:25:16 · 9 answers · asked by Rachel G 1

Do you think that we can do a decent job with clippers, we have bought soe dog clippers and are just too worried to start using them as we are not sure we can make her look good. She is an Airedale Terrier.

2007-05-28 04:15:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My do is in heat for the 1st time and i wanted to know what to do and if there were dipers or tampons so she won't make a mess.

2007-05-28 04:14:09 · 17 answers · asked by :-) smile 2

We took our 3 yo dog to the dog park a couple days ago. Since then he has been favoring his hind leg until yesterday. All seemed fine, then he started holding his front paw up(he had been walking fine on it most of the day-and he is a house dog only goes out side on a leach). We examed the area to see if there was any thing had got into it but his pad seemed fine, his pain is all by his toe nails. Is there some treament that can be done at home to help my little man out? Right now we have it bandaged up with some triple anit. on it.

2007-05-28 04:08:54 · 5 answers · asked by Melissa 1

how much is a reasonable amount to ask for a dog like that?

2007-05-28 03:54:11 · 11 answers · asked by cash_thug69 1

2007-05-28 03:45:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mine would have to be Rottweilers, followed by Labs & German Sheperds.
:o)

2007-05-28 03:40:08 · 36 answers · asked by ohsnapbeth 3

They keep posing as concerned dog owners, bashing everyone that they call backyard breeders (those who do not mass produce dogs like they do), trying to convince everyone that only they breed for the good of the breed, that shelters are filled with dogs produced by other people (never them) and that no one else carefully plans their litters. If their only concern is betterment of the breed and not making money, why don't they give their puppies away for free? And why push their agenda through "questions"? And why get so angry and start **** at people who disagree with them?

2007-05-28 02:54:28 · 31 answers · asked by kk 4

Hi All,

*Which brand do you prefer?
*Where did you get it?
*How much did it cost?
*Can you take it out with ease when you don't need it?


I'm sorry I have so many questions, but I want to be a well informed buyer....Thanks!

2007-05-28 02:52:08 · 3 answers · asked by Fenway♥George 5

New pet owners are just that. New pet owners. The people who use this site to ask questions are looking for answers, not insults or name calling. We wouldn't do that to our dogs. I remember my first dog and I was clueless. Everyone has to start at the beginning and to call someone irresponsible for asking questions is to be irresponsible. Those people came to this website for help, not harassment. Instead we should be offering support, solutions and mostly teaching them when, where and what to ask their vet. We should also be teaching them what to keep in the house for emergencies and for day to day things.
Remember the day you got your first dog and remember how clueless you were.
Sorry for the rant, but I find it troublesome that people would condemn someone as being irresponsible for askinng questions.

2007-05-28 02:45:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mother gave me "Baby", a 3 year old chihuahua, for christmas, and i love her and everything, but its been hard to train her. I walk her very often, and she usually eliminates outdoors, but sometimes she comes back inside and still continues eliminating on our rug. On top of that, she eats her own feces. At the adoption center we were told the dog was rescued from an abusive and neglectful breeder, and most of her life she's been in a cage, so it's a easier to understand that behavior, but the smell of her urine has consumed my rug, and my mother is now threatening to return my dog to the shelter. i've done everything but crate training because i think that would just be plain cruel considering her past. But can anyone give me suggestions as to what i can do about this? how i can effectively train her or products you reccomend i use to train her?

i have tried puppy pee pads already
i was told to try ammonia. didnt work

2007-05-28 02:43:51 · 11 answers · asked by lusely_1203 2

puppy-5months black lab

dog-10years maltese

2007-05-28 02:23:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't have very much money to spend at the vet.

2007-05-28 02:21:44 · 8 answers · asked by kyeann 5

I was told @ 1 year for height and @ 2 yrs for filling out.
I have a black lab mix, just turned 1, is 30 inches at the shoulder and now weighs 92 lbs.
Just curious how much larger he might get? He was a stray puppy, weight 8 lbs when I found him.

2007-05-28 02:05:08 · 7 answers · asked by thankyou "iana" 6

2007-05-28 02:03:39 · 43 answers · asked by lisa W 1

tell me which one and explain why!!!!!!!!!

2007-05-28 01:52:19 · 18 answers · asked by Big Trouble 1

We have a keeshond puppy, born in January '07. The first few nights when we got her (a month ago), she woke a couple of times a night. We took her out to do her business and put her right back in the crate. Then she started sleeping through until 5:30am - ish, which was great (since it wasn't every two hours). But, now she's still waking up at 5am, which is miserable. We take up her food an water around 7pm, play with her until she's tired in the evening, watch some TV and put her to bed when we go to bed, around 11pm. But, even when we keep up up until midnight, or put her to bed at 10pm ... it's the same story ... up at 5am. *yawn* She's in an area that doesn't get morning sun, we've recently made that switch to see if darkness would help. Any advice for us?

2007-05-28 01:47:57 · 5 answers · asked by Alleghator 2

My puppy (shih tzu/peke mix) is 6 month old male, we've had him since he was about 10weeks. Good behavior, gets on well with the other dogs he meets on the street when we walk him.
My neighbors just got a Westie male puppy, 6 months also, but he's only been here for about a week, very friendly. We figure our pup might be a bit territorial. And he is, especially around me. That being said, they've began 'playing' with each other now. But should I worry that while the westie is always wagging his tail and friendly about it, my pup is slightly more aggressive?
Is there anyway to help them get along? Will it help if they met on neutral territory (out in the park/street)?

2007-05-28 00:48:14 · 3 answers · asked by Gabby G 1

2007-05-28 00:23:52 · 2 answers · asked by drc 1

The bump on his tail doesnt seem to be the source he is constantly rubbing his face on the ground and cries if you wont scratch his back side its not worms either any ideas

2007-05-27 23:43:34 · 5 answers · asked by jagswired 2

he refuses to eat. I have tried all kinds of food and have made foods. He needs to be on a low protien diet, because his kidney's are deteriating. I found two healthy ceresls (made for humans) which he is eating. He seems to feel a little better and has a little more energy. He is even gaining back a little weight.

My husband worries that this isn't good for him.

I love this dog so much and he is so happy to get his food now. I think, since he is dying and this makes him happy, and seems to help him, I should give it to him.

What is your opinion?.

2007-05-27 23:42:22 · 21 answers · asked by ? 3

he is not aggresive just excitable with people and animals and finds it difficult to calm down or control his emotions

2007-05-27 23:27:52 · 8 answers · asked by aaaaaaa 1