Dogs - May 2007

2007-05-17 13:55:08 · 31 answers · asked by talonstrb 2

Our dog has swimmers ear. He is a big 90 lb chocolate lab and the vet told my daughter to give him buffered aspirin 2 tablets twice a day. I was looking for bufferin and the store did not have it, so I substituted plain 325 mg aspirin tablets. Is that OK? When I came home he was laying in the yard kind of listless, not really giving a crap, so I wrapped 2 aspirin in a hot dog and he gobbled them up. When I came home 1 hour later, he was all happy and jumping around. I think he must be in pain and the aspirin took it away.

2007-05-17 13:32:16 · 6 answers · asked by happydawg 6

pitbull training games

2007-05-17 13:19:48 · 10 answers · asked by seandudczak 1

I have a black lab and it farts somethin serious all the time. What can I do?

2007-05-17 13:15:45 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a two year old cairn terrier and i was petting its head when i found a bump the size of a penny. it had a lot of hair on it it and even the sides and i tried to touch it but my dog just starts crying please help meeee

2007-05-17 13:10:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i had my dogs for about 5 years they were house triained at one point but hen we moved and it seems like everytime i go home there is pee or poop in the floor can anybody please help me..

2007-05-17 13:06:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

6 month old puppy with one testicle that didn't drop however it appears that it may have dropped back underneath his rectum. He is acting funny and the spot where it was before is gone but a bulge is now under his rectum. Any clue out there?

2007-05-17 12:57:11 · 9 answers · asked by jacksprat 1

I've been able to find lots of plastic side release buckles, but I would really prefer metal ones, and am looking for a manufacturer or website where I can get them for a decent price, thanks!

2007-05-17 12:55:18 · 3 answers · asked by BigRedsMom 1

We're both really upset. Our pal had been unwell for a long time but we decided to do what was best for him before he got any worse. It's still very hard, especially for my husband. I just wondered if anybody could send my hubby any words of comfort at this upsetting time so that I can let him see what you all advise/think?

2007-05-17 12:42:41 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am adopting a 2 year old Yellow Lab from a pound tomorrow. This dog is the sweetest thing, but I am worried about all the recalls. What is the best dry food I can feed her? I would like to feed her a more high protein diet as well.

2007-05-17 12:38:15 · 21 answers · asked by little_effin_sunshine 1

We adopted a JRT already 3 yrs. old. They gave us everything for her period and said she just finished her last cycle. When going through her medical records I noticed a procedure done when she was 2. Ovariohysterectomy is what was listed. Any information would help.

2007-05-17 12:17:01 · 13 answers · asked by mike n bianca o 2

I am in the process of getting a dog, and I want something under 15 pounds. I want something that I can dress up and treat like a Princess. What Type of Small Dog should I pursue? Also, Names. I can't think of a name at all. So far I've got Kiamond(like Diamond), and Ayila(Ah-yee-luh)-My name backwards. Any Suggestions?

2007-05-17 12:12:32 · 21 answers · asked by lala4miami 2

2007-05-17 12:11:05 · 11 answers · asked by mary 1

I am fixing to move into a new trailer house and I want to get a new puppy. I would like to have a small puppy and I'd like for it to be a lap dog...does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-05-17 12:04:58 · 42 answers · asked by pixeydust77 4

I have a six year old male Australian shepherd mix who has been neutered since he was old enough to get snipped [before puberty hit]. My husband's daschund/chihuahua went into heat recently and he ignored her for a week or two, but she's bothered him to the point he's started humping her. He's too big to actually get anything, but it's a bother nonetheless. Is there any reason he would start doing this all of a sudden? She isn't the first intact female he's been around during a heat [last one was a pit bull]. He also hasn't been eating normally recently, even when he's so hungry I can hear his stomach growling, and he refuses everything from dog food to people food. I don't think that has anything to do with the humping and he might just be getting sick, but I'm wondering if they might be related. Any suggestions? Thank you!

2007-05-17 12:02:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know he would like them and they are freely avalible in pet stores so am thinking as they are being sold for your dog they should be safe! but i worry about him choking on them or the bones splintering and causing him trouble with his digestive system? he is a 2 year old staffordshire bull terrier and needs something to chew on! i have brought him endless amount of toys, which last him less than 5 minuites as they have such powerfull jaws and can chew almost anything!

2007-05-17 11:50:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been gradually changing my pom's kibble from Prescription Diet to Wellness b/c it is so much healthier. Lately I've noticed my dog's stools are a bit softer and she has lots of gas. Is this common? Will it subside? I really hate to switch her food again, she is only a pup and has been on a few different kinds of food already :p Thanks!

2007-05-17 11:44:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The dog I am dogsitting is chewing baseballs and swallowing the outside. Is this bad for him? Should I take the balls away? He hate half the skin. I have had dogs but never any that would eat the outside of the baseball

2007-05-17 11:35:11 · 12 answers · asked by James 2

2007-05-17 11:11:34 · 19 answers · asked by jozboo 1

It was discovered that my grandmother's dog has kidney stones. The vet said that he needed surgery. It this necessary & is there a medication to the stones pass?

2007-05-17 10:59:46 · 11 answers · asked by Nikki 2

My mother lives in Dalton Georgia, and she took her dog to the vet this morning. Dalton Animal Hospital. One of the vet techs was cutting the dogs toenails, she cut it in the quick and it started bleeding very badly, and the dog squeeled in pain. When the dog squeeled the woman slapped my mothers dog in the face twice really hard. The dog then had a bowl movement all over the place. My mom spoke to the vet in charge, which was to no avail, he took up for the vet tech. so now my mom is tramatised and so is the dog. My question is can someone please tell me who to contact about the dog being abused at a animal hospital. Please help....

2007-05-17 10:57:05 · 12 answers · asked by Traci J 4

If I ignore him he scratches harder...help! The weather strip is already gone....

2007-05-17 10:52:32 · 19 answers · asked by Lil Miss Answershine 7

my dog got in an accident 1 year ago an a car ran her over straight throug her stomach and we thought she was going to die but she survived we didnt take her to the vet well she would limp and well we thouhgt she would get better but she hasnt is there something wrong? what is it

2007-05-17 10:50:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm planning on getting a cocker puppy.

2007-05-17 10:02:33 · 9 answers · asked by helper725 3

Okay I don't think I am going to do this, and my chi has a appointment for Neuter in June. But I ran into this woman I used to know and she has a AKC female Chi. Well she saw me walking my dog in the grass and she says he has a beatiful conformation and wants me to stud him and in return I would get my choice of the litter. But I don't know why she wants to do this sense mine is UKC registered. I was interested in the puppy part but I want to know what changes this would evolve in my dog. Also he is young (4 months) how long would I have to wait. But like I said I am only asking out of curiousity sence I am most likly not having anything to do with it. Please tell me what problems and pros come with studing a dog once?

2007-05-17 09:18:14 · 8 answers · asked by Sandy 4

2007-05-17 09:02:35 · 12 answers · asked by peter y 1

If I tell him to get off the furniture or stop chewing things he bares his teeth and snaps at me. How do I stop this? Hes a puppy of 18 weeks.

2007-05-17 08:51:09 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are some good dog names, I have three puppies, one is a light brown, one is a darker brown, and the smallest is white, any ideas???

2007-05-17 08:48:03 · 17 answers · asked by Cool Chick 2

My dogs are six years old and healthy. The problem is that I have bipolar disorder and am trying to pass university to get a job and don't have time to properly take care of them. I'm too scared to give them away in case they are mistreated and don't know anyone personally who will take care of them. They have had a very good life so far and I am considering getting them put down humanely. They wouldn't know it wasn't a regular vet visit. Am I doing something terrible though? I am worried if I don't pass I will have another nervous breakdown and end up in a mental institution. They were originally my sister's dogs and she can't take care of them either. I love them so much but I also need to get a job. I would never get pets again obviously They wouldn't feel any pain or know their lives were ending if I choose euthanasia, but if I give them up, I will worry for life that they might be abused.

2007-05-17 08:29:17 · 64 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-17 08:06:33 · 16 answers · asked by kami o 1