Dogs - June 2007

My 11 month old mini daschund is driving me absolutely insane. It is 3:40am and I am awake!! Ever since she was born, at nighttime we put her in a cage to sleep. At first, it was just meant for house training, but we continued on because when we did let her sleep with us, she would keep me up all night. She would sleep between my legs, and move ALL night long. She has adapted very well to this. However, in the last week, even during the day outside of the cage, she does nothing but whine. I've pet her, held her, put her out to go to the bathroom, and nothing is helping. Is she depressed? I have no idea what to do. I'm 29 weeks pregnant and I already get up 2-5 times everynight to go to the bathroom and she keeps me up the rest of the time. I'm at a loss, extremely frustrated and exhausted. Please, somebody, tell me what to do.

2007-06-11 20:42:28 · 12 answers · asked by mommy4two05 3

She has three puppies and they feed every minute and I see my little chihuahua like she doesnt have any energy, she is always sleeping or laying down, I love her so much but I think I am losing her , What should I give her so she has more milk for the puppies and that she could eat?

2007-06-11 20:19:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have gotting so many offers to bread but all the other dogs are ugly and i dont like them how do i let them down, i guess i just have high standers for my dog he comes from a good blood line am i doing right by looking for the right dog

2007-06-11 19:12:44 · 9 answers · asked by ERICA M 1

My dog had her teeth cleaned today and the vet said her bloodwork was high in a couple of areas. These high 'marks' may indicate Cushing's Disease. She is on antibiotics and he's hoping the antibiotics will bring these numbers down and the high numbers were just a result of too much bacteria in the liver. She'll be tested again next Tuesday and if the numbers are still high, he'll do the specific test for Cushings. Basically, if you have had experience with this whether it was your own dog or you work for a vet, what did you do? What steps did you take to help the dog? I know medication may be involved. I would like to know if you chose medicine, herbal remedies or decided your dog had a good life and let the dog go (euthanasia). I don't think the last option is an option at all, not at this point. Thanks for any advice!

2007-06-11 18:09:54 · 6 answers · asked by PoohBear74 3

Later he developed at 11ish arthritis & has been takin rimadyl when needed I found out he has a heart murmur - aparentally born w/it. Now he has Lame Legs where you push on a part of his spine his back legs'll drop. He was doing fine on rimadyl &I went away for Lake George on my birthday. I got back & he seemed depressed (yet usually when I get back from trips hes so excited and jumpin all over me). Hes recently havin breathin problems - pantin in a way (which might be showin pain which Ive heard pantin is sometimes a sign of it Its not a "I'm-hot-let-me-cool-off" type of pant. Its when he even sleeps now which I think the heart murmurs kickin in (since hes never had meds for his heart murmur). His back legs are problematic He doesnt sit normally most of the time now. 1 leg sometimes is straight out & the other sittin normal (for ex:). I think it might b time to put him down, but its hard hes been in my life, my shadow & my love- a son. I kno its better to take him out of pain

2007-06-11 17:05:13 · 11 answers · asked by contrabandamanda 3

Hi everyone. I am wanting to adopt a dog to take back to school with me when the summer ends. I have a slight problem, however. My parents have an 11 year-old female Dalmatian who does not get along with other dogs; we've never tried to introduce her to another dog for a prolonged period of time, but whenever we go on walks and she sees another dog, she jumps and tries to lunges towards it. This is obviously an obstacle if I'm wanting to bring another dog into the home a couple of months before school starts. I know some might say to just wait closer till I go back to school, but I think I may have found the perfect dog for me already, a 6 year-old male Welsh Corgi, and I'd hate to pass him up. I'd also hate to adopt a dog and have a bunch of problems because I can't get our Dalmatian to get along (the other dog already gets along with other dogs). Can our Dalmatian be socialized at her age? Or would it likely just be a lost cause? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

2007-06-11 17:00:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Lately my dog has been losing hair in patches! We just recently got a puppy and she does not let him get a moments rest. Could the stress from the puppy be causing the hair loss?! Or should I be more concerned?

Should I take him to the vet?!

2007-06-11 16:51:47 · 18 answers · asked by ♥star.light 2

my friend gave her when she was still 2 weeks old... then just this last june 6, 07 she died... I don't know why...
but she has been travelling with me for like 3 hours travel... our maid had once given her food with MSG...

2007-06-11 16:45:18 · 12 answers · asked by unwanted 2

My dog is afraid of getting his nail trimmed, he will pull away, nip not bite, and hide his feet and head. Does anyone know what to do his nails are starting to get to long, please help! If you don't knoe does anyone know of an episode of Dog Whisperer where the was a dog with a nail trimming problem?
He is also a bit aggresive with men who come to the house (Only to the house) sometime when were out, when I bring him to the park he is well behaved. But at home he does not like men. Also does anyone know of a episode of Dog Whisperer of that either? Please hlep it's needed.

2007-06-11 16:37:05 · 13 answers · asked by Kerr K 1

My dog has been well socialized since he was a puppy, was neutered young and trained in basic behaviors.... I've taken him to dog parks since I got him and he always loves it and behaves well with other dogs. One night, however, a dog ?owner let their dog loose at night and it ran over toward us and my dog bit it. Ever since that night, my dog goes crazy growling and barking at this dog whenever he sees it. I no longer really trust my dog around strange dogs, but i was wondering if you all think this was a one time thing ...or if he may act like this again...? and is there anything I can do about this considering he only acts like that around this one dog

2007-06-11 16:36:58 · 5 answers · asked by SeAwAvEs 3

they are 2 full grown labs and think they can jump on me and it not hurt! Lol !!!!!!!!! They are funny dogs.

2007-06-11 16:35:28 · 5 answers · asked by blah 3

2007-06-11 16:28:48 · 12 answers · asked by ShyGirl 1

I saw one and absolutely love it and i want one for myself.

2007-06-11 16:21:01 · 8 answers · asked by Chloe 2

my dog wont even bite or pull a rope wont feath a ball or a stick.

2007-06-11 16:18:35 · 3 answers · asked by Javier M 1

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2007-06-11 16:13:09 · 8 answers · asked by A Soldiers Wife 2

My ac is out untill tomorrow its about 90 degrees inside my home does anyone know if he will be fine until sometime tomorrow???? Please help he is a HUGE part of my family!!!

2007-06-11 16:09:40 · 12 answers · asked by jago4523 2

i had strep throat last week. the dog's urine is very yellow and has some thick white stuff in it.

2007-06-11 16:09:19 · 13 answers · asked by mexChika 2

is it bad for a dog to eat poop?

2007-06-11 16:08:40 · 5 answers · asked by larkton 3

just for the record, they will not be a "breeding pair" we would just like to avoid the fight for male dominance as we already have a head hauncho here, and our neighbors have 2 male dogs. thanks for your input! :)

2007-06-11 15:58:48 · 23 answers · asked by cheesey :) 3

I am purchasing a Great Dane puppy this week and I never teach my animals to be violent and its coming from a socializing breeder. I have been reading though that Great Danes are banned from some states. Why is this? I have heard nothing but good things about them.

2007-06-11 15:48:42 · 20 answers · asked by kicker0927 1

it was 10 minutes ago

2007-06-11 15:18:46 · 11 answers · asked by Pamela W 1

I have. Kinda embarrassing, but I used to call my dogs (usually when they were puppies), Mr. Pooperino, Mr. Pooper, Mr. Porker, Mr. Porkerino, and... Mr. Weinerino. Ocassionally... Pooperino The Weinerino.

This is very embarassing =( , but I guess I was a rather strange kid O_o

So can someone share a similar experience?

2007-06-11 14:41:17 · 13 answers · asked by Liquid Snake 5

I'm going to neuter my male puppy, and I'm concerned he'll be fragile and weak. He is of a breed that is known to be strong and muscular and I hope he turns out this way, but I'm afraid the lack of testosterone production will cause him to be smaller than originally intended, does anyone have some insight on this?

2007-06-11 13:53:24 · 16 answers · asked by Kristin B © 6

I have a mini dachshund pup and he and he and my other dog do not get along. My pup is always being growled out by my dog. And the dog recently snapped at the pup. What should i do with pup?

2007-06-11 13:45:37 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a 3 year old neutered American Eskimo and just brought home a 10 week old American Eskimo female. We have had the two of them over a week. We know that humping is a way of establishing dominance. Our concerns come out of the fact that the 3 year old's penis will extend out from his prepuce. We know we are not supposed to interfer however we feel like we need to to prevent her from being penetrated.

Has anyone else had this issue? This does not seem normal for a neutered dog. We will bring this up to our vet when he gets back from vacation.

Any help or insight anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated.

2007-06-11 13:43:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, I am looking for a name for my new puppy I am not going to state its breed because I want to know what you think of when these names come to mind... Oh yes, my puppy is a HE.

-Harley =
-Toby =
-Nemo =
-Mylo =
-Shiloh =
-Merlin =

THANK YOU ALL =D

2007-06-11 13:35:04 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was in my room, sitting on my bed, with my fox terrier/chihuahua mix and my pit bull. i saw something funny out of the corner of my eye, and so i bent down to look at what it was, and out of nowhere my fox terrier attacked me. he was growling and attacking my head and then, suddenly he was done and he acted like nothing happened.

2007-06-11 13:33:48 · 12 answers · asked by Midnight Rose 3

I know its usually in the morning and after dinner, but not really sure

2007-06-11 13:31:14 · 12 answers · asked by christianatths07 1

My dog is 10 is she to old

2007-06-11 13:27:30 · 11 answers · asked by Miami Heat are #1!!! 3

my dog might have puppies??

2007-06-11 13:25:51 · 5 answers · asked by Miami Heat are #1!!! 3