Dogs - August 2007

ok, i got new dog today. its a she, shes black and brown. i used to have a miniature pinscher (small doberman pinscher), i think she kinda looks like it... but im not sure. any guesses ?

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2007-08-23 16:12:26 · 19 answers · asked by Liz 2

My husband and I both work full time but we want a small dog. Any suggestions. Right now it's just the two of us but we plan on starting a family in a year or so. We need a baby friendly dog. Something small like a poodle (he hates poodles but something that size). Anyone know much about shih-tzus? Any suggestions on a good, small, family dog?

2007-08-23 15:58:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not really asking if they can get it, but can they get it on them and when they rub against their owners can it spread to their owners to cause a n itchy rash?

2007-08-23 15:29:36 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

He was neutered yesterday. I have him wearing a cone...the vet didnt say it was necessary but did say if he continually tried to lick the wound to use one. Of course, he does...so Ive got him in a cone. Just wondering how long it took your dogs neutering wound to heal. thanks!

2007-08-23 15:03:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read about a similar situation several years ago and I've always wondered about this. I'm wondering if you good breeders would consider this or think that this breeder did the right thing.

So, a guy called up a responsible breeder and wanted to use her dog at stud. She explained to him that his dog wasn't breeding quality. She spent a long time with him, was patient with him and did the whole education thing. In the end, he still hadn't been dissuaded from breeding his dog.

After a bit more discussion, the breeder decided to let this guy use her stud. She reasoned that this guy was going to breed anyway. There was no stopping him. He could either breed to a healthy, well-built, proven dog or he could breed to the first intact dog of his breed he could find. If he's going to produce a litter of puppies, the pups might as well have healthy genes on one side.

What do you think? Would you ever agree to this? There is no risk of brucellosis (either AI or ***** is tested).

2007-08-23 14:50:21 · 15 answers · asked by Cleoppa 5

I've heard that if dogs eat chocolate... that they could die from it? If this is true then what can I do now?
I checked and there is no Emergency Vet or anything like that here where I live... Is there anybody on "ya" that knows what to do in a situation like this?
Thanks so much for your Help!!!
~ Peace ~

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2007-08-23 14:42:44 · 31 answers · asked by peace♥ 3

My little bichon tore his ACL on the right leg a few months ago. They replaced the ligament, and it tore again so he had another surgery. He has been three legged for about three months and he just tore his other one today. Has anyone had any experience with both legs being injured. How do I care for him? Is this common?
Any advice is appreciated.

2007-08-23 14:35:03 · 5 answers · asked by Shelley P 1

I got my dog spayed today, and I was wondering what the vets take out when they spay a dog (ovaries and/or the uterus)?

2007-08-23 14:28:12 · 9 answers · asked by Morgan 1

my 2 year old chihuahua crapped today and it was as black as tar and the consistency of chewed bubblegum. we have not changed his diet lately. are there any canine illnesses that might cause this?

2007-08-23 14:26:44 · 8 answers · asked by LeavingTheGrid 2

does that mean she has parvo? she was born 6/26/07 and I've had her for a week (she doesn't have bloody stool)

2007-08-23 14:23:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I run into people walking their dogs who dont want my dogs to go near them like theyve got a plague. Then when mine get near theirs they sometimes react negatively. Do these people actually never let their dogs relate to other dogs? How sick is that? I sometoimes tell these people they need to socialize their dog and they give me somne snide remark. Why are some owners so cruel and ignorant?

2007-08-23 14:22:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 7 month old lab mix that has come into heat. I was wondering how much money I could expect to receive off of the pups if I were to mate her with my brother's St. Bernard?

2007-08-23 14:19:29 · 26 answers · asked by Mr. Troll 1

2007-08-23 13:59:57 · 4 answers · asked by Janel 2

2007-08-23 13:45:47 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

im not looking for a picture of a dog ''smiling'', i just want to know if dogs can really control there facial expressions and can honestly and truely smile. Maybe a dog expert or psicologist can help me, 'cause i can't get a straight answer.

2007-08-23 13:41:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im really scared he is 3 years old we had him nutered 2-3 weeks ago. my one son is 3 and a half and theres a 1 and a half year old too so they grew up together and until now the kids could jump on him play, whatever and now when they go on his back put their arms around him he growels so mean its scarry he even snapped at our little one and that so unlike him!

2007-08-23 13:27:54 · 17 answers · asked by Nicky C 1

I just did, but it was a peaceful death, but I miss her. How long did it take you to get over the pain?

2007-08-23 13:22:52 · 20 answers · asked by Kreutzer 4

2007-08-23 12:54:36 · 12 answers · asked by Donna D 1

not just for a check-up, but to diagnose a 10 year old dog and tell u that they need emergency surgury or else put them to sleep

2007-08-23 12:51:41 · 10 answers · asked by msg 2

My dad has to weenie dogs and one is spoiled rotten. He has his one spot on the top of the couch 'his perch', it is right in front of the window and he barks at EVERYTHING, even when the little invisible grasshopper makes noise.

So, when I'm home, I do NOT allow him up there at all. When I go to the bathroom or in another room other than the living room he jumps up there and starts barking, so I pick him up and put him on the floor and tell him ''NO'' and he tries to bite me. I have told my dad this and he thinks that I need to continue what I'm doing and he does the same thing, but my step-mom thinks that we are abusing him and that we need to stop. Who's right?

2007-08-23 12:35:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a small dog I carry in a purse and I wanted to know if I could bring her in Wal-Mart?

2007-08-23 11:19:25 · 50 answers · asked by Joe C 1

2007-08-23 10:56:56 · 64 answers · asked by odo 1

1. how big do they get weight height legnth
2.how easy are they to train
3.do they atack people
4.how much and how often do you feed them

thanks for the help i need to get answers to all these questions becuase i found one a puppy male for $100 so my mom wants to know this stuff

2007-08-23 10:03:30 · 11 answers · asked by tkerbag 4

I know that there are about 20 or 23 different dog breeds that look like Pits, but I don't know them all.

2007-08-23 09:29:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 09:28:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

i would take him to the vet , but i have no car, no keys, and no licese, i want to know what is causing this, and how i can prevent it so that he can feel comfortable.. i have already put up sheets over the windows and tuned the tv down.... should i let him get up and walk? should i keep him in his bed???/? please help... i would really appreciate it, thanks

2007-08-23 09:12:08 · 13 answers · asked by Ashley J 2

The breeders had 2 more litters in that time frame, (from the same parents) my puppy is perfect and I want a companion for her,because I'm so happy with her I would like to use the same breeder,but I'm concerned that 4 litters in 2years is harmful to the mother dog (she is 3or 4yrs old)..

2007-08-23 09:02:38 · 18 answers · asked by lottie 1

2007-08-23 09:02:27 · 7 answers · asked by missmayzie 7

I have two dogs and I have been reading about anal glands and that you need to check them every so often. I had been taking them to a groomer but stopped because I witness the groomer hit my dog because she was whinning. How exactly do I go about checking them and how do I know when they need to be worked with? Is this something I can do or do I need to take them to a vet to get them checked out? I have never done it before so as much detail as you can (or are willing) to give I would appreciate it.

2007-08-23 08:52:00 · 10 answers · asked by kate_z80 2

2007-08-23 07:47:45 · 7 answers · asked by animal_lover_xxx 1