Dogs - July 2007

My puppy (5 1/2 months) broke his leg (greenstick radius). Since his injury he has not used the bathroom at all. I take him out often and he just stares at us. The vet said that while he was sedated to have his cast put on, he had a bowel movement and urinated. Now, he is home and I know he has to go but he won't. Is this common? What can I do? Until the vet, he held it for almost 13 hours.

2007-07-12 15:05:25 · 4 answers · asked by Animal Lover 1

my dog is about ready to have her puppies she is on her 64th day today... she started panting really heavy like she just come in from outside but she has stopped now... is this normal.... and if so how long from now should i see a pup.... she has an appointment with the vet in the morning so she will for sure go tomorrow... but i need to lookfor some signs tonight

2007-07-12 15:02:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

any idea what it might be vet appointment is next week!!!

2007-07-12 14:53:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i dont know how so can you please oh please help me?

2007-07-12 14:51:07 · 21 answers · asked by sarah 1 2

Many dog "parents" obviously dont see it this way. Doesnt' that make you feel like vomiting?

2007-07-12 14:48:10 · 15 answers · asked by Rahaaa 3

My dog has had a very strange habit since he was a puppy. He will sit and stare at his feet for hours and look as if hes watching little bugs and every once in awhile he will gnaw and bite at these "bugs".

He absolutely has no fleas... weve checked him over and over and got medicine after medicine... so were trying to figure out what the heck this could be.. its to the point now where he gets sores on his feet due to his biting!

We think it may be an anxiety or nervous habit or perhaps boredom? Its almost like those crazy people who think they have bugs on them!

Anyone dealt with anything like this ever? hes such a little weirdo lol! OBviously if it keeps staying bad im going to take him to the vet...

2007-07-12 14:47:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

and most of all little bengi''

2007-07-12 13:57:51 · 5 answers · asked by bigturkeyme 6

I recently found my dog scratching the dirt in different locations in my back yard and eating the dirt. My other dogs do not do this so I don't feel like there is anything nutritional involved.

2007-07-12 13:51:28 · 6 answers · asked by billwayne_58 1

I feed my shih tzu Life's Abundance dog food. He's 7 1/2 months old and he weighs 11 pounds. The reason I am wondering is because right now I feed him twice a day...but he never starts eating right when i feed him so his food sits out for a long time before he eats it...and he doesn't eat the whole amount at once when he does finally eat...

2007-07-12 13:29:30 · 26 answers · asked by thequestioner 1

Why do people keep insisting that feeding dogs raw meat will give them a "taste for blood", make them agressive, exaggerate their prey drive, etc?

2007-07-12 13:04:25 · 6 answers · asked by Savage 3

Is there any real argument to suggest that large or aggression prone breeds continue to be bred?

2007-07-12 13:02:57 · 15 answers · asked by Holy Holly 5

We really want to get another dog but we're afraid our dog will feel left out or unloved. But we want someone for him to play with when everyone's gone. We wanted a golden retriever because they're very friendly but we're afraid it'll be to rough with such a small dog. Should we just get another dachshund? I just don't want him to feel unloved. Anyone else ever had a problem like this? Please share your thoughts. Thanx! :-D

2007-07-12 13:01:22 · 12 answers · asked by Chelsea Pong 3

I have two dogs and the smallest of the two won't let the other one near me without a fight...seems he's the boss....he can get a more than nasty at times and made my other dogs nose bleed on the last attack....Whats the best way to deal with this...the boss is a Jack russel terrier and the weaker one is a labrador....I scold the terrier everytime but he still does it..

2007-07-12 12:36:03 · 18 answers · asked by Susie2 4

i know with dogs you're supposed to be dominant over them by making them walk beside you and everything, but if you are "dominant" over your dog, does it really have any beifits or is it all crap. i dont do anything dominance related with my dog and she acts very well behaved. she is only 1

2007-07-12 12:34:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is a 2 1/2 year old weimrainer. Even if we keep him awake all day, lots of exercise, etc. he still wakes us up with his whining at the crack of dawn. If we don't get up within 5 or 10 minutes, he starts jumping onto the bed. What can I do to help him sleep just a little longer/later?

2007-07-12 12:30:16 · 11 answers · asked by cjtmolloy 1

I left this moring for a job interview and my 1 year old pom. seemed to be fine. Nothing out of the ordinary. Well, when i got home 2 hours later he was very sick. He can not stand for more then just a few seconds before his feet buckle under him. He looks miserable and is NOT acting like himself. I took him to the vet and he game my dog a shot of steroids and that was all. No diagnoses or anything.

Has anyone had a similar situation happen with their dog? What was the outcome? Thanks!

2007-07-12 12:28:23 · 9 answers · asked by brunette_brewer 2

WHen I say raw, I mean whole raw chickens and necks and feet and organs or other animals and whatnot part of most animals/fish.

2007-07-12 12:21:20 · 13 answers · asked by Guinness 5

where do you go?
a pet shop?
dog pound?
animal shelter?
where?

i know youre not supposed to buy them from the mall or w.e cuz they do bad stuff to them or something so where else am i supposed to go?

im looking for a puppy not a full grown dog
... can you please help me....thanks!!!

2007-07-12 12:14:55 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-12 12:13:57 · 5 answers · asked by Sue Quinn W 3

i am going to get this dog tomorrow and they think he is sheltie mix???? im thinking he is mixed with some shiba inu. can you tell?http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=8671296
follow the link and please reply with suggestions. how big do you think he will get?

2007-07-12 12:11:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just asked a question about him marking all over the house from our two other 1 year old dogs (they are both males and nuetered) and many answers were to get him nuetered, but im afraid there could be complications for a dog his age and breed
all answers appreciated

2007-07-12 11:49:12 · 7 answers · asked by Chunkyman38 3

I have a 4 year old female weimaraner and just recently, as I was petting her, I found out the bottom of her ears were very swollen. Yes, they do feel warm and seem red (hard to tell however). I've checked all the sites and the only things I found were allergic reactions, bug bites, and aural hematomas. Both of her ears are swollen, so it is only an allergic reaction that seems possible. She hasn't had this before and we've never had a dog in this situation. So can anyone possibly give another diagnosis or some tips to reduce the swelling (I think my dad will put a cold compress on her soon). We can't take her to her vet yet, so it would be great if anyone could help.
Thanks.

2007-07-12 11:49:04 · 4 answers · asked by Field Hockey Girl 3

I'm asking because I have four of them and I never, ever see any others around. My four are the only scotties my vet gets to see. Are there many others around the UK?

2007-07-12 11:35:43 · 9 answers · asked by Ysanne 5

My dogs sleep with me and they are both female. They are potty trained, I let them in from outside in the evenings to go to bed only to find that one of them has peed IN the bed. I thought they weren't soposed to pee where they sleep???!! i don't know which one is doing it, because obviously I can't ask them, so what is going on here?

2007-07-12 11:29:56 · 18 answers · asked by Hairdresser T.O. 2

Have you ever done anything on this list?


A Dog's Pet Peeves



1. Blaming your farts on me ... not funny ... not funny at all.

2. Yelling at me for barking ... I AM A DOG!

3. How you naively believe that the stupid cat isn't all over everything
while you're gone. Have you noticed that your toothbrush tastes a little
like cat spit?

4. Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out. Exactly
whose walk is this anyway?

5. Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose ... stop it.

6. Yelling at me for rubbing my bum on your carpet. Why'd you buy carpet?

7. Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests. Sorry,
but I haven't quite mastered that firm handshake thing yet.

8. How you act disgusted when I lick myself. Look, we both know the
truth, you're just jealous.

9. Dog sweaters. Hello ... have you noticed the FUR?

10. Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we
chew your stuff up when you're not home.
http://www.drdog.com/tips.htm

2007-07-12 11:27:15 · 12 answers · asked by crow_mtt 2

Ok, my family wants to get a dog, but we want it to be cute, a toy dog, and low maintenance. It needs to be good with children and not need very much exersise. What is a good dog for these characteristics???

2007-07-12 11:23:55 · 9 answers · asked by MsPotatohead 2

I own a female pitbull, she is the sweetest and loyal dog. I also have two boxers. She protects our house but once someone is welcomed in she loves them. I haven't done any formal training with her, she is naturally this way. The breeders (backyard breeders) I got her from kept her parents outside and did not train them at all, they were mean. I believe it is how the owner raises the dog that will determine their personality, and of course there is probably some traits in her blood, such as protecting my home. I am just wondering what peoples opinions on pitbulls are? My grandma hates my pitbull for only the fact she is closed minded and uninformed I believe.

2007-07-12 11:07:30 · 27 answers · asked by woohookiwis 2

Latley, my 2yr old puppy has been licking the bottom or her paw. weeks now. wat does this mean?

She has been doing this 1 to 3 time a week now.... and seems to be calm. why is she doing this?

2007-07-12 10:33:29 · 18 answers · asked by Rebecca G 1

I have an english bulldog and I would like to show her, but I noticed her tail is high-set (not supposed to be this) and not hung low like the typical tail should be. According to the breed standard, the tail is worth 4 points, so I was wondering if this will disqualify her or if she would have a hard time finishing?

2007-07-12 10:32:47 · 7 answers · asked by bulldoggin 1

I have a dog. She is a beagle, and probably at least 9 years old. We rescued her from her former situation. (The guy couldn't take care of her so he was just going to put her down.) We have had her since she was probably 2. She has never come and sit on your lap, she barely even lays on the same couch or chair while I am in it. And whenever I go to pet her on her head, she puts her head down. How can I get her to not be as afraid and get her to know that it is okay to sit with me?
Thanks

2007-07-12 10:24:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous