Dogs - June 2007

I have just bought a puppy who is a Bichon Frise/Llasal Apso cross. I just wondered if anyone else had any experience of this particular combination, and what they need in terms of excercise etc. Also, at the moment he sleeps in a crate by my bed, when should he have his own bed or shoiuld I let him on mine?

2007-06-17 01:25:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was given a 4yr old shih tzu who was headed to the pound. Wanting a friend for "boots", I adopted a 2-3 yr old dog from the pound who was just neurtered and came to the house with stitched. This dog was saved from a breeder, walks in circles, and is not housetrained!!!!!!! My new to the house shih tzu who does need neutered, constantly humps the adopted dog. He is on him at ALLLL times!!!!! EVEN when new dog tries to sleep. What do I do?????????? ALSO..... what is the best way to housetrain a dog who was created at all times by his last owner, neglectfully and walks in circles continuously.... should I use the crate???????? PLEASE HELP

2007-06-17 01:01:58 · 26 answers · asked by Rox 2

Is a rough collie a good family dog? Does it have any special needs?

If not, what other breeds would you suggest for a family?

2007-06-16 23:59:04 · 10 answers · asked by Sunshine G 4

2007-06-16 23:55:39 · 4 answers · asked by chaptv 2

My puppy is 11 weeks old. He is a maltese/shih tzu mix. I put a collar on him with the ID tag. Should I use a leash to attach on the collar or use a harness? He doesn't like it when i try to walk him with the leash. my friend suggested getting a harness.

2007-06-16 23:32:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

It all started the other day when he decided to take a dump(crap 5hit) in my kitchen so I beat him fer about 20 minutes with my garden spade, now all he does is lie still and ignore me and to be honest he is starting to smell a bit! do you think he hates me?

2007-06-16 23:22:05 · 33 answers · asked by t00t5 1

I have a 15 year old dog (part lab/shep) that has been going down hill. She has arthritis and her hearing is gone. But she was eating well. Tonight she started but softly - chewed at her feet. She had more trouble than usual getting up. I notice now under her left side of belly area appears swollen. It wasn't yesterday. I am out in the boonies with no vet accept an animal hospital that's very expensive. I have given her a tylenol which seemed to help. But I think it is time. She has a large pen - partially covered - soft area to lay. She has been my friend for 15 years. Any ideas on the swelling? Could it be from the heartworm she has. Vet said she had it two years ago - but to dangerous to deworm at her age then. Thank you.

2007-06-16 22:41:03 · 10 answers · asked by soozemusic 6

My neighbor has two dogs from the same mother, different litters. The male is two and the female is one and they tied. Is this considered inbred? Will the puppies be inbred? What's the best way to handle this?

2007-06-16 17:29:19 · 11 answers · asked by Answerz 4

In this age of personal expression through unique fashion statements, I'm thinking of taking my identity to the next level.

The thing is...

I have a Pekingese named Chester. He has a very distinct, vibrant smile when he's aroused, which people constantly compliment. Due to new innovations in dental implant technology, would it be morally correct to have the dog, in turn, recieve my teeth?

The issue is not whether I should have my dog's teeth, but would it be overly selfish of me to assume that my dog would be content sporting human teeth?

Please advise.
I don't want to seem self-centered, and I want to make this a positive experience for both Chester and me.

Thank you so much!!!

2007-06-16 17:13:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cat is dying, and no vet office will be open for next 2 days!!! HELP!!!! Please help, I can't afford and emergency vet and a lady we called said it would be $230 just to get a doctor there to see it!!!

2007-06-16 17:10:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog, a toy, apricot poodle, has scratchy eyes. He is always rubbing his head on the carpet, etc. to scratch it. I was thinking maybe its allergies, but what else could it be? He has tears sometimes, and so far there is no sign of discharge from his eyes. He also scratches his body sometimes, too. What is this?

2007-06-16 16:27:41 · 5 answers · asked by nobody 3

I would like to know if it is safe to spay my 3lb chi? I'm very nervous because of her size so I would like like some opinions.

2007-06-16 16:09:56 · 10 answers · asked by cakes0214 1

WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF BREEDING MY 11 YEAR OLD JAK RUSSELL CROSS? SHE IS MY 2ND CHILD AND I WANT TO KEEP HER BLOODLINE GOING FOR OUR FAMILY WHO LOVE HER LOADS, I KNOW SHE IS AN OLD AGE BUT SHE IS UNBELIEVABLY FIT AND ACTIVE, AND ALSO THE MOST SPOILED DOG YOU WILL EVER MEEET. ANY ADVICE???

2007-06-16 16:04:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-16 16:03:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having an issue with my dog (german Shapard age 5) All of a sudden simple daily rutines have become a game... every night we bring him in from the kennel he comes into his room and eats and we go inside to our part of the house... Lately, all of a sudden, he won't come in he just runs around the yard and avoids you and when you finally get him in his room he fights to get in the house with you... he wont listen to commands he always obayed and it is getting frustrating, ecpecially when we have to literally pull him into his room or force him somehow... None of us know what to do and don't want this to stay a habit and don't want to hurt the dog in this process one day by accident.... PLEASE help! I will appreciate any help i could get at this point...

THANK U!

2007-06-16 15:47:37 · 9 answers · asked by stefaniedido 2

when i go to put the monkey up my dog humps the poor stuffed monkey

2007-06-16 15:32:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is a chihuahua one year old and he always vomits in the morning like white stuff.

2007-06-16 15:14:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i got a black lab 6 months old ( puppy ) he loves ice cubes and his baby teeth r still falling out ....... is it safe ?????

2007-06-16 15:05:43 · 22 answers · asked by firefalcon 1

He is very skinny and we feed him and he eats alot i dont know if it is natural for his age. Any advice on how toget him fatter?

2007-06-16 14:46:31 · 22 answers · asked by *~blondie~* 2

2007-06-16 14:20:45 · 10 answers · asked by stephen m 1

she's a bischon poo. Right now i don't have the money for dog training. She has chewed up all my socks, carpet, paint of the door.....everything. We got her a chew toy and that didn't work. We got her some treats that she had to chew a while. She eats them and goes finds some socks. I also want to know the best way to tell her she is doing something wrong? Any advice would be great....thanks

2007-06-16 14:07:18 · 18 answers · asked by Fozzy 2

i have a 6 month old pomeranian (he only weighs 5lbs) and i want to get him neutered. on average how much will it cost?

2007-06-16 14:06:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2-3 month old puppy male chihuahua teacup, he is very aggressive towards other puppies because he bites them anywhere there is space to bite. How should I stop or train him not to bite other puppies? Or is he just playing with them?

2007-06-16 13:45:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

what would be the outcome if you had a dog that never got walked?...would it be detremental to its health?
just for the record.....its not me that doesnt walk the dog.......

2007-06-16 13:30:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know he is getting them from outside. But let me explain the tick cycle that I have discovered....First, about a month ago, he was laying in the hall way and all around him on all of the walls were these little itty-bitty ticks full of blood. Since that incident I bought him a tick collar and have given him several baths with flea and tick shampoo, and put tick drops on his back. The problem stopped for about a week. Then, I was petting him and felt a few bumps on his skin, so then I checked and they were the hard ticks!! Not full of blood. It's unusual to me because every tick I find is NOT full of blood as if they wont bite him for some reason, I dont know if its from the tick collar or the drops, or something? But I also found one in his ear and quickly removed it, afraid that it would go further in his ear causing some sort of infection. I just dont know what to do, nothing is working, and I cant afford a vet bill right now. Can someone please help me ? thanks

2007-06-16 13:29:54 · 9 answers · asked by **AqUaRiUs cHiCk** 2

i was walking by someone with my pitbull and they made a really rude comment....... something like "are you trying to kill people with your ugly-*** dog?"

2007-06-16 13:25:28 · 58 answers · asked by christy p 1

for my pure breed Black lab 6 months old , his ears get infected all the time even though i make sure that i clean it with Q tips everyday ,, what kind of solution i could buy for him or wipe and what website so i could keep it from getting infected

2007-06-16 13:23:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our family is looking for a puppy (about 12 months & younger) of any of the listed breeds. We currently have 2 adult cats and we are also looking for an adult Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix. We are planning to move into a house with a rather large amount of land for these animals BEFORE we get any of the animals.

We have researched on this many times, but no helpful information has come up

If anyone can answer how these dogs behave, your response will be greatly appreciated.

Any other information is welcomed too

2007-06-16 13:22:41 · 14 answers · asked by Roeboat3232 1

Why does My Two Year Old Jack Russell (nearly Three Years Old) get very angry and start barking furiously when I am having Sex with my boyfriend? We have tried to be quiet, and that does not Help.

2007-06-16 13:13:56 · 38 answers · asked by Victoria23 2

OK - people spend big $ for a purebreed because the AKC standards reassure that the puppies will grow up to the same standards of their parents regarding bone structure, weight and size, especially in small dogs. So you buy a very small dog, pay big bucks, and the puppy grows up 5-7 lbs bigger than their parents. Of course you love the dog and wouldn't trade it for the world! But should the breeder be held accountable in some way since, after all, the registration mark is stamped on the papers and you paid a high price because of the so-called guarantee? Please, no "shame on you" comments. This is strictly hypothetical.

2007-06-16 13:06:13 · 18 answers · asked by Gayle M 2