Dogs - July 2007

Hi,

I have wanted a puppy my whole entire life. I am 12. I found a great Shih-Tzu breeder. Her puppies are $650. I really want one but my mom said no because we don't have enough money, even if we don't get it for 2 months. I really want one and I need money making and convincing ideas. My mom knows I am great with animals because I volunteer at my local shelter and I have a kitty that I love to pieces. She knows I can tackle the responsibility. She's worried when I start school that no one will be home with it. (both my parents work) I told her it would be okay but she said it might get agression problems. I think if I helped with the costs she might agree to it. She is a total dog lover but for some reason is saying no. Someone help please!!

-Jill <3

2007-07-23 13:34:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Australian Shepherd female really cut her paw pads up badly during a trail ride in the mountains this weekend and can barely walk. I've been opening a vitamin E capsule and putting the oil on her pads, but don't know what else I can do to help her.

2007-07-23 13:23:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a doberman pinscher that is 9 months old. His ears were cropped 6 months ago and one of them will not stand on its own. The vet won't give me an answer and has practically abandoned me. What it looks like to me is that the cut that was made on the ear that won't stand up doesn't have enough cartilage on the side of the ear. If anybody needs more info just ask.

2007-07-23 13:17:03 · 10 answers · asked by rstamb7 1

I have a 4 month old female puppy my neighbor has her brother from the same litter his dog was losing his hair and he took him to the vet they said he had mainge and he probaly inherited it from his mother. My puppy has the same symptoms and I want to know is it inherited and how does a dog get it in the first place?

2007-07-23 13:13:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have several that I hate and I don't think I can choose one above the other, as they are ALL EXTREMELY frustrating.

IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER:

1. "I can't afford a vet - what do I do?"
(It's your pet for crying out loud! Take it in anyway and figure something out later!)

2. "I want to breed my dog"
(There are SO MANY "unwanteds" in shelters being euthanized every day - why would someone want to be such an irresponsible contributor to the overwhelming problem there already is?)

3. "I want a free or cheap dog"
(If they can't afford to buy a dog, then you know darn well they won't be able to afford proper care!!)

4. "My dog is pregnant - what do I do?"
(Oh! If they would have only been responsible in the first place, it NEVER would have happened!)

Another thing I find very irritating is people wanting a certain breed, getting it, then having problems with it. THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE THEIR HOMEWORK and made sure that the breed will fit their lifestyle!

2007-07-23 13:04:51 · 36 answers · asked by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7

My friend is taking care of a friend's dog. I know for a fact that this dog is part pit bull. Last night my friend's mother was talking to her friend. The dog was on a leash and the dog bit the friend. She broke the skin and drew blood. Today my friend was playing with her dog and the aggresive dog bit my friend's dog. My friend told me that her mother is going to tell the owners when they get back from vacation in 2 weeks that they should have the dog put down. Do you think this is the right thing to do? If not, what else can be done?
Thankyou

2007-07-23 12:56:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog just died yesterday and I know that eventually I will get over it, but that could take a long time. Could anyone tell me how I could get over it because I always cry when I think of her and I miss her so much.? Should I get another dog to replace her and be really sad when that dog dies or should I just get a different animal or no animal?

2007-07-23 12:45:56 · 25 answers · asked by Jonas Brother Lover! 2

Well my dog is turning three in november. He was always aggressive from when he was a baby. We've tried to get him out of that habit but it seems to stick. We've tried electric collars (that DON'T hurt him) treats, peanut butter, and now we're turning to the vet in hoping there is some medicine out there to help calm him down. Any suggestions or things we can ask our vet? Right now putting him down or giving him up because of his aggression is NOT an option. Please help!

2007-07-23 12:45:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Teach my dog to swim without me pushing him in myself? Because he knows how to swim but how can I teach him to get in the pool by himself?

2007-07-23 12:41:05 · 8 answers · asked by soccerchick 2

tomorrow and we have tranquilizers. How do u stop it or can u?? I know nothing about them so if you have any websites or other serious answers or comments on them. He's fixed also.

2007-07-23 12:19:06 · 5 answers · asked by Megan 2

I can almost copy and paste most of my old answers to the new ones that are asked and lately that is all I have been doing. Is it really that hard to look at the similiar questions as you type out the question you want to ask? If you see the question has been asked a dozen times isn't it feasible that you will find the answer you need?

2007-07-23 12:09:34 · 24 answers · asked by Shepherdgirl § 7

If a girl had sex with a boy dog? what would the child turn out to be, look like, and well, would it be a human? dont be afraid to give me alot of details. i like details. most details wins the 10 pts!

2007-07-23 11:52:02 · 6 answers · asked by boys <3 me 2

I'm writing for my sister who's vet called and said her dog's bloodwork shows lyme disease. Her dog is fine, running jumping playing. The vet said she might have been bit 1 or 2 yrs. ago. Is this possible with showing no signs of the illness after all this time? Can she have had it all this time? He said he can prescribe an antiobiotic for 30 days but it would make her sick on both ends and she's not sure what to do. Her dog is acting as fine as she's always been. I know what lyme disease does in a human but not what it would do to an animal. Don't you think the dog would have swollen joints and be in pain and not eat and sleep etc.? Her dog is and has been fine. Please tell me what you think as she's waiting for me to tell her and I just don't know. Thanks

2007-07-23 11:48:00 · 6 answers · asked by mauicat 2

2007-07-23 11:37:26 · 6 answers · asked by cali*girl 1

2007-07-23 11:35:43 · 8 answers · asked by CARLOS A 1

There is a questionnaire/ poll sponsored by Sports Illustrated. I think the powers that be will be watching very closely to see these results. Over 28,000 people have already voted and I think if we all vote this can have a serious impact on the behavior of players, the NFL and the sponsors. So, please take a moment to do this!

http://sportsillust rated.cnn. com/2007/ football/ nfl/07/19/ polls/index.html

2007-07-23 11:34:33 · 13 answers · asked by Cherie 6

Our friends dog had a litter of 9 puppies. They are all black some with a small white stripe on their chest.

2007-07-23 11:31:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

we might get a german sheperd but we would have to give away one of the dogs i already have.one is a beautiful mixed breed she is a beautiful blond and white and ive had her for two years the other one is fuzzy and fatand ive had him a year in september id have to give one up but which one?
PLEASE HELP

2007-07-23 11:27:54 · 26 answers · asked by VolleyballSpiker<3 2

2007-07-23 11:05:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a big dog (rotti) and 2 smaller ones. Can't afford groomer's fees, they are all short haired so I know it's not something that is necessary very often. I just want an easy solution to doing it.

2007-07-23 11:00:03 · 51 answers · asked by CluelessOne 5

2007-07-23 10:48:15 · 15 answers · asked by Miss Corkey 1

in september my dad is getiing me a german shepherd for my birthday. My parents are divorced and i am with my dad every wednesday and every other weekend. The dog will always be at his house do you think the dog will still see me as its owner and be loyal to me? Also we are planning to bulid a dog run with a dog house is it ok to have it sleep there even if it sleeps with me when im there?

2007-07-23 10:46:03 · 6 answers · asked by Michael N 1

My dog is a puppy about 10 weeks and she is getting kind of crazy all of a sudden. She didn't used to bark and now she does a lot. She didn't used to bite but now she does a lot. When i got her she was way too young to be away from her mother. what should I do?

2007-07-23 10:13:20 · 9 answers · asked by Heather C 1

my dog last night had thrown up some type of yellow liquid. and today just a few minutes ago he did it again. the same yellow liquid. the last time he did this he has a mild stomach infection so we took him to his vet and he god beeter wthin the week. but when that happend he threw up once and had darrhea. so maybe he ate somthing is stomach upset him? i dont know any ideas ould help alot thanks

2007-07-23 09:58:45 · 12 answers · asked by aollen 1

Tiny dog saves baby from rattlesnake Mon Jul 23, 1:38 PM ET



Zoey is a Chihuahua, but when a rattlesnake lunged at her owners' 1-year-old grandson, she was a real bulldog.

Booker West was splashing his hands in a birdbath in his grandparents' northern Colorado back yard when the snake slithered up to the toddler, rattled and struck. Five-pound Zoey jumped in the way and took the bites.

"She got in between Booker and the snake, and that's when I heard her yipe," said Monty Long, the boy's grandfather.

The dog required treatment and for a time it appeared she might not survive. Now she prances about.

"These little bitty dogs, they just don't really get credit," Booker's grandma Denise Long told the Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald.

2007-07-23 09:50:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-23 09:43:08 · 8 answers · asked by christina n 1

what should i do? besides taking him to vet

2007-07-23 09:42:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a toy poodle who is 8 years old and likes my Mom and Dad a lot more than me. I love animals and really want to get an other small dog. Please help me convice my parents. Thanks!

2007-07-23 09:40:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think they are all the same. The aspca estimates that only 10% of animals shelters get are neutered/spayed. Tell me your opinion! Just want to know!

2007-07-23 09:39:37 · 15 answers · asked by nodesignerdogs4me 4

Is there a fertility pill for female dogs. Like there is for human women. i have a dog and id like to be abile to keep her infertile when she comes in heat. i don't want to get her fixed because she is a pure breed rat-terrier and i do breed her but on the occasion i don't id like to keep her from have a mixed litter, not to mention if she breeds with a large breed dog it could potentially be dangerous for her an the pups.

p.s you could say restrain her to keep from getting pregnant but kenneling for a long time is cruel and were there a will theres a way when it comes to dog mating .

2007-07-23 09:35:02 · 13 answers · asked by Evil D 4