Dogs - June 2007

I adopted a 7 year old shepherd mix from an animal shelter a few month ago.

I noticed that she won't eat unless I'm in the room with her. She absoultely won't touch her bowl. I'll give her her food and come back a few hours later and it's still sitting there then she'll gobble it all up once she sees me.

You know what they say, you can't teach an old dog new tricks but this has got to stop b/c I feel terrible knowing that while I'm at work she won't eat until I get home. Plz help?

2007-06-16 13:05:46 · 11 answers · asked by moi 1

All of the sudden my 2 year old Yorkie is afraid to the things she used to do. And it happened overnight and there is no reason that I can think of that would make her change!

She won't get on the couch or the bed because she is scared and she ALWAYS slept on the couch and now she paces the floors and acts really nervous. It's went on for about 2 days now.

I was just wondering if this has happened to anybody else and could help me figure out what to do to help her get over it.. Thank you!!

2007-06-16 13:03:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my puppy is sick...matter of fact all of the puppies that we have are sick....i dont know what they have, but they are throwing up, their stool is watery..two puppies just died today...they are lazy..they wont eat...WAT DO THEY HAVE..AND IS THEIR ANYTHING THAT WE CAN DO (already tried sending them to the vet, and they wanted to put them to sleep)

2007-06-16 12:58:55 · 13 answers · asked by NESHA_4_YA 2

So, Maxie follows my mom EVERYWHERE. He waits at the door for her. We used to think he wanted to potty, but no. We would take him out, he would see Mommy not there, and run back inside to search her room.
He did this with his previous owner to. Followed everywhere!! He follows Mom around the house, out the door, and tries to go into the bathroom with her!!
My mom doesn't even cuddle and pet Max as much as everyone else does. She is probably the least pettfull to Max.
At this moment he is WHINing and WHINING at the door. Screaming and barking, and we let him out, he barreled straight toward her and sniffed to ensure it was her.
We adopted him 3 or so years ago, and it has been getting worse the last few weeks. Why? Does anyone else's dog do this?
I think it is some sort of seperation anxiety. I think that because he used to rip paper up while we were gone, and then he started the following of mom when she was gone. Please help. PLEASE!!

2007-06-16 12:57:13 · 5 answers · asked by Books books books! 4

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2007-06-16 12:54:58 · 6 answers · asked by SHANESE 1

My dog is a Brousel Griffon[sorry if thats spelled wrong!]
and she sometimes just starts acting like shes choking?
You know,like she just starts 'hacking''
It doesn't last long,like 10seconds.My sister said its nothing to worry about but I'm not totally convinced.
Why does my dog do this???

P.S.she does it any time of the year.not just during the summer,but during the winter too.

2007-06-16 12:53:19 · 19 answers · asked by ~Heather~ (True JB Fan!) 2

OK, so we just got a dog from the humane society about a month ago and they told us that she was spayed, but sure enough she had a litter of puppies a couple of weeks ago. Now, this was very unexpected and needless to say we are a little unprepared and tight on resources. The puppies all have their eyes open and are starting to move around a lot. Right now, they are in a wading pool with blankets and a heating pad that the mother can come and go from as she pleases. I was wondering what the next step should be. We still have 2 to 3 weeks before we ween them of course, but until then, what can we put them in, or how should we puppy-proof the area? They are in a warm section of our back room (we live in an apartment). Please help?

2007-06-16 12:39:27 · 10 answers · asked by kasmsod 2

I bought my Chihuahua around early May of this year and she seems perfectly fine. But I've been wondering about the hole on top of her head. It never seemed to bother her whenever I tried to examine it, and that kind of put me into relief a bit, but it still bothers me. Is this normal or do I need to go see a vet?

2007-06-16 12:33:38 · 13 answers · asked by Giggles 4

my husky is 7 weeks old. She growls and barks at her toys sometimes (espicalluy her kong). Is that normal for a puppy? Should I take the toy away from her?

2007-06-16 12:27:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, so my puppy is 6 weeks old and the breeder actually raised them indoors and started the training process, but I do not see it being successful. I cage train my puppy. I put him in a cage when I'm gone, at work, and at night (he hates it!!!). I have been leaving him outside A LOT to go potty. He does potty and poop in his cage if I dont wake up in the middle of the night to let him out on time. I keep a clean house and I keep his cage clean as well. What is the best practice for potty training him. Rewards? Treats? Praise? How often should I be letting him out? What do you suggest?

2007-06-16 12:27:46 · 8 answers · asked by kicker0927 1

2007-06-16 12:27:24 · 15 answers · asked by Jessie 2

I know this family who has a puppy and his leg is weird. His left one is uneven from his right one, so he limps and stuff. They havent taken him to a vet since they got him (1 yr ago). He needs to go to a vet and get his leg fixed and they wont take him. I am so worried for him, the poor thing cant even walk good, he limps. Im not sure if it is animal cruelty, but if it is I wanna report it. Thanks

2007-06-16 12:25:25 · 32 answers · asked by Bite Me. 4

Okay.. i'm getting a male maltese tomorrow ( June 17th) at 11:30 A.M. its really cute....Can you think of some names?

2007-06-16 12:11:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-16 12:09:17 · 9 answers · asked by Liza. 2

http://allaboutpetsknl.com/index.htm

Why or Why not?

Thankyou ♥

2007-06-16 12:05:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was thinking Zoe or Lacey.

2007-06-16 11:58:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-16 11:51:22 · 12 answers · asked by sunshine =) 1

Ok, I am not a breeder!
I know people who are and I cannot decide..

Would this be considered to be a backyard breeder?...
-Does not show dogs, but the dogs fit the standard.
-Obediance trains the dogs[mother and father dogs].
-Cares for each of the puppies
-Does not expect to get much money/ does not breed for the money
-Does not get the dogs tested before breeding.
-Brings the mom and puppies to the vet.
-Owns both the mom and dad.
-Keeps the puppies until theyre old enough to leave.
-Makes sure each one has a loving home and checks up on them every month.
-plans the litters out, so nothing goes wrong

Would that be a backyard breeding or not?

2007-06-16 11:50:17 · 20 answers · asked by Kk 1

I am looking for ones that like to play with kids and go on walks, and play outside and with a tennis ball.

2007-06-16 11:38:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm just doing some research, so that when I'm able to buy a dog, I'll know which kind I want. I find that breed of dog very cute. Can anyone help me. Doesn't have to be pure bred, just need to know what breed it comes from.

2007-06-16 11:27:21 · 23 answers · asked by rainey 1

Is 4-6 pounds healthy for a full grown maltese?

2007-06-16 11:26:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 10 yr. old Golden retreiver has had a dripping nose for a few weeks now. Could it be from a food allergie? old age?
If anyone know what to do or what it might help her; please give me some suggestions???
Does a constantly clear, thick, runnie nose make a dog sick ???

2007-06-16 11:14:11 · 6 answers · asked by Tow-Tow 1

2007-06-16 11:13:08 · 32 answers · asked by fishy 2

2007-06-16 11:07:55 · 4 answers · asked by bill 360 1

I have a 10 month old lab/hound mix dog and i REALLY need to get him trained to be a more obediant dog. If you could tell me some methods or really good sites you swear by, that would be SO helpful! I've tried clicker training, but it didn't really work for him. Any type of training advice or websites or whatever will help me SOO mcuh!!! THANX!!

2007-06-16 11:07:07 · 16 answers · asked by Nikki FM 2

My dog is almost 4 years old and I've had her since she was 1. I just graduated from high school this past May and in August I'm moving to a much bigger city. The apartment I will have allows dogs, but now I have to decide whether or not I'm going to take her. I want to, but would it be hard on her?

She is, ultimately, my dog. I'm the one who bathes her, feeds her and walks her. My mother says that when I am out late, she will not go to sleep and waits by the door until I'm home. She is very attached to me and I to her. So, I would really like to take her.

Right now, I live in a rural area. She is an inside dog, but if she does get loose I am not afraid of her being hit by a car. I also do not know the rules about having a dog in the city. Where do you walk them? Dog parks? Or, like here, is anywhere fine? Is there a specific place that she will be allowed to do her "business"? The biggest city I've ever been to was Nashville, TN and I was 9 at the time...so, please excuse my ignorance.

I'm moving 15 hours from home and would really like to have a familiar face around (even if it is a dogs). So, how hard is moving to a different environment for dogs and how could I make it easier on her?

2007-06-16 11:02:27 · 12 answers · asked by Cosmic Dancer 2

2007-06-16 10:59:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

This morning i was caressing my husband and my little dog,with his head, pushed my arm away from him...do u know why?
maybe is it jealous? Of me or my husband?

2007-06-16 10:58:23 · 9 answers · asked by manolaxox 1

I bought a siberian husky and i just have to fill out the papers the breeder gave me in the AKC package. What are the benifits when you register your dog?

2007-06-16 10:48:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

having to go to the store to buy something. i've tryed flee shampoo, and sulfer, but she still ahs flees. and i can go and get frontline or what ever cuz we live to far away from town. s
so...................... What do you sugest?

2007-06-16 10:21:29 · 10 answers · asked by rachel marie 2