Dogs - July 2007

These symptoms have been going on for about a week. She is about 6 dog years old. I'm really worried about her but i can't take her to the vet because its closed for two more days. I would just like to know if there is anything i can do to help her? and if she'll be ok?

2007-07-21 15:09:57 · 6 answers · asked by Yoting 1

A pomeranian dog, around age 1, suddenly acted sick. He started throwing up and acting lethargic. He wanted to stand in his water dish. We moved him inside. He immediately started having bloody diarreah. We moved him to the shower and ran to the store to get some pedialite to keep him hydrated. When we got back he was covered in feces, stank like dog saliva and was unresponsive. His breathing seemed labored. We called the vet, but it was the weekend so we had to wait for the vet to call us back. He died just a few minutes later. Upon inspection of his body, we found that his testicles were dark purple, almost black and when we pressed them lightly, blood came out of his anus. What could have possibly been wrong with him? And, should we be concerned for he health of our other dogs?

2007-07-21 14:03:13 · 8 answers · asked by Sashua P 3

I have a 5week old choc. lab that is very thin and boney, my husband got him froma breeder. I took him to the vet and he has quit a few parasites. He is on meds. but still only eats in the morning and seems lathargic most of the day. Very little water. Help!

2007-07-21 13:30:58 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

So, I'm getting a dog next month, its a show dog and we thought that might be a lot to handle so we decided on a co-ownership. We get the dog for 1/2 price, we get to keep it at our house and we both get to take it to shows.

But, last week we talked about a dog training thing for me to attend with him. I cant drive, so my dad said I could ride with him, but since they dont know the guy that well they wanted met to bring a friend along. I told the breeder that I MIGHT be able to come. But, then my friend cancelled out and my dad wouldnt let me go with the breeder alone. So, I told him I couldnt go. He wrote back in an email to me mad and dissapointed saying that reservations were already submitted and he was wondering how a co-ownership would work if I have already dropped on something important.

I told him the reason I couldnt go was because of a prior commitment, but now what do I say because I'm afraid he might get mad and not let us have the dog. What should I say to him?

2007-07-21 13:29:42 · 14 answers · asked by Blaire 3

How long does a puppy have to be on puppy formula (milk) before you take them off and introduce them to regular dog food??

2007-07-21 13:24:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two large dogs that love to "Protect" the house (so to speak). (Barking at every animal humaningly possible!!)

Well one of my dogs is no trouble when we walk it on the leash she is very well behaved, but my other dog (Golden Ret/German Shep mix) goes CRAZY! She is a large powerful dog and we don't know what to do.
If she sees a cat she chases it, another dog, she chases it. She isn't a bad or mean dog, I guess the hunting instinct in her takes over.
We had a normal collar and we had it as tight as we could, but when something goes by, she managed to squeeze out of that (and took us about an hour to get her back. She's 7 and still acts like a puppy no matter how much we repermand her or anything)
We recently got a choker and we are scared to walk her on it because she literally chokes herself to an extreme that we are scared. Like, literally choking that she gags, she gets so excited and just runs and it's crazy.
My question is how do we calm her down??

2007-07-21 12:58:28 · 16 answers · asked by pitbull_718 2

but my mom like those dogs
only if they don't shed or
are super small. what breed will please them?!?!

2007-07-21 12:57:04 · 20 answers · asked by Maddi O 1

Please, no "That's cruel" and that sort of thing. Just give me an age answer.

2007-07-21 12:39:54 · 14 answers · asked by Southern Sweetheart 3

HE is always doing pee or number 2 under my bed what can I do or buy to make him stop doing there?

2007-07-21 12:35:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have four black lab males puppies who are about 10 weeks old, everyday its the same fighting either between 2 of them or all four like a wild pack of wolves! The only thing that seems to calm them down is their KONG toy filled with peanut butter, but thats only temporally. Is their anything else I can do?

2007-07-21 12:30:55 · 7 answers · asked by DJ 6

We have a 22wk mastiff who is already around 60 lbs and looks very intimidating but is really a big baby. She loves to bark at people, especially our neighbors when they are walking around in their yards. Her bark is very loud and I think we are scaring our neighbors. We just moved in and don't know them yet and I feel we are making a bad impression. She loves people and is just trying to say hi. Any ideas on how to get her to settle a bit. Her breed is part guard so she is being protective too. It seems she just gets so excited (her butt shakes constantly) she can't calm down. Any help?

2007-07-21 12:12:18 · 8 answers · asked by Diane S 1

I want this dog. Hes a australian blue heeler and is 7 weeks old. I know how to take care of Puppies and my mom has agreed to the dog but does not want to spend the money. He is a $347 adoption fee. If i saved up that much i could pay the fee and my mom can pay for the supplies.

How can I work for this kind of money? I do not baby sit. I dont like kids, and i dont have time. I am at my barn with my horse alot. I dont think i can get money by the barn but I want this dog. How can i work for it? Im not old enough to legally get a job. So any suggestions

2007-07-21 11:53:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have 3 Dogs and 1 of them will jump our 6 foot privacy fence. He does not run off, he returns to the yard. I have 3 neighbors that has witnessed him jumping out and jumping back in. They were actually amazed that he can clear it. My problem is, I do not want him to run away or get out because being a Pit Bull someone might call the authorities, even though he is a very gentle and sweet dog, just curious and energetic. I Do NOT want to use a shock collar or really anything that might harm him too much. I've heard of dogs getting burned really bad around the neck from the shock collars. If anyone has a solution please let me know. Thanks.

2007-07-21 11:27:45 · 15 answers · asked by Mom2Vaida 2

I just recently got an email from dog trust saying that Dublin City Council has recently banned 11 breeds of dog (including Rottweilers, Bull Terriers and German Shepherds) from all their properties, including houses, flats and estates. Existing tenants are being given a chance to rehome their animals, but if alternative accommodation can't be found, then the dogs will be destroyed. It also seems likely that these breeds will be banned from public parks - which means dog owners living in private accommodation will also be affected. PLEASE go to dogs trust and sign the petion PLEASE

2007-07-21 10:55:14 · 16 answers · asked by D 2

This is for my 7 year old mixed breed dog. Hes medium sized. Since I dont know what breeds hes mixed with so therfor I can not just buy a book on the nutritional needs of each of the breeds hes mixed with..still I guess all dogs require pretty much the same. I like that this food doesn't have any atrificial addictives or fillers. I am picky about what foods I feed my dogs. I recently discovered Peddigree,the food he was eating contained wheat gluten. So I had to switch.

You can can see the ingriendients by clicking the "More Information" bar.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=8956&N=2001+6000

2007-07-21 10:39:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

well i forgot to tell you guys i got a new dog a couple weeks ago and well lately my moms been stressing.well anyways today i was playing with my dog and baby brother on the couch and my little sister was playing with her poodle in the hallway.then i looked back watching her and i saw my mom stand in front of her and said, "get that disgusting creautre out of my house or i will have it put to sleep".and then she left the house.do you think she meant that to my litle sister?

2007-07-21 09:52:27 · 13 answers · asked by domenicathesims2player 3

What do you think of rescueing dogs? What I love about rescuing is the concept of before and after. When we got out mixed breed dog Chocolate from the shelter,he only weighed 15 pounds,he was thin,there was a bald patch on his tail,he had fly bites on his ears. The vet even said that the hair on his tail would NEVER grow back. To my delight I proved the vet wrong. He has proggessed so much since the day I got him.He now weighs 30 pounds,he has a glossy curly healthy coat,and his fly bites vanished. He was always seemingly depressed and antisocial when we got him.He was prorbobly owned and abused(since he was automaticly house trained when I got him) Now he can't stop wagging his scruffy little tail. And he smiles too. He smiles with his eyes. And he teases you too. If youd owned him for 3 years youde know he was teasing you. Sometimes I call him and he stands there and stares at me...and he smiles and wags his tail. He is a crack up.

2007-07-21 09:26:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Fifteen years ago, I got an adorable Lhasa cockerpoodle mix puppy from my cousins husbands friend for free, today these kind of dogs costs hundreds of dollars. I know puppies are really cute but personally I think people ask too way much money for these dogs does anyone else agree?

2007-07-21 09:11:04 · 8 answers · asked by ann h 3

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2007-07-21 09:10:50 · 2 answers · asked by k_ashif400 1

I got a male collie and I need a name for it sumat unpopular and cool like Mavis or Diesel or Safrong some thing Italian or sumat.

2007-07-21 08:10:45 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-21 07:30:39 · 10 answers · asked by Dee O 1

2007-07-21 05:24:20 · 30 answers · asked by apollopixie 1

i would like a name that is small and a name that he or she can have when it is grown

2007-07-21 05:20:31 · 14 answers · asked by angel b b 1

2007-07-21 04:14:20 · 8 answers · asked by mydansby@sbcglobal.net 1

We have their "basic" plan which we pay $21.95/month for and it includes him gettin' fixed however last week we went for boosters, rabies, flea & tick medicine and heartworm medicine and walked out paying a wooping $87.

2007-07-21 03:59:39 · 14 answers · asked by Buda411 3

We have never owned a dog before so we need something fairly easy to care for. We have a ferret and a cat so it must be okay with animals. My brother is only four so it must be okay with children. My sister is a little bit allergic so we would prefer if it didn't shed much. And we would also prefer something a little bit smaller but thats optional. Can you help me find a puppy breed?

2007-07-21 01:20:17 · 17 answers · asked by chiquita 5

I have a TINY 1 lb. 11 week old yorkie and she bites at her paws and pulls out the hair. I have also noticed her scratching her ears A LOT and the hair is going thin. The vet checked her for ear mites, fleas, etc. and says she does not have them. Any ideas on why she is doing this or what might be causing her to do this?

2007-07-21 00:19:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-21 00:08:50 · 5 answers · asked by dewdrop587 2

My 6mo puppy is being spayed on Tuesday and I am concerned about caring for her post-surgery. I want her to be comfortable and nourished. She is a Shih Tzu and eats nothing but lamb and rice puppy food, broccoli, carrots and green beans. Is it okay to introduce her to chicken broth if she has never had chicken before?. I am concerned about allergies, as these dogs are prone to allergies. Also, she sleeps in bed with me but my bed is very high and I'm concerned about her falling off so I plan on laying my futon from the guest room on the floor and sleeping with her there. When should she poop after the surgery, when will she resume eating her food. How long should I keep her quiet? I've never been through this before. Will the vet offer pain pills for her or do I have to ask? I've heard that they don't give pain pills. Don't the poor things feel pain? I would think they do. Thanks for sharing your experiences and advice.

2007-07-20 21:34:00 · 5 answers · asked by gma 7

Apparently, this dog gets loose a lot of the time. I was leaving my friend's house and the neighbor's dog decided to follow me around and growl and bark at me (the dog was HUGE and I'm a minor). The owner was trying to get the dog's attention, but it ignored her the entire time and was following me and stuff. She got the dog's attention for a short amount of the time, and during this, the dog was glaring at me. I walk a bit across the street, and the dog runs after me barking at me. I thought that it was going to take a bite out of me. I have never felt so afraid in my life. I practically saw my life flashing before my eyes because I was POSITIVE that the dog was going to attack me. The dog wasn't wearing a leash. What should I do? No one should have to go through that.

2007-07-20 19:48:14 · 25 answers · asked by creep show 1