Dogs - August 2007

Sorry, long story, but important.

My ex-baby sitter has a dog that attacked me while he was loose on the street (over a week ago). He barely scraped my lip with his bite, but wouldn't back down...the neighbor had to help me fight him off. The other neighbor came out, asked her to do something about the dog that keeps getting out of the fence, she's been attacked twice...she's pregnant. I called the humane society, mainly beause she's trying to run a home day care and can't control her dog. They haven't stopped calling me since, they tell me "he's actually a good dog, the neighbor lied to you"...etc, etc. They won't stop calling. I received a call today, she said, "hope you're happy they killed my dog over that tiny scratch...hope you have a clean conscious". Anyway, I assume they do a temper test on dogs before they put them down or something...help...help

2007-08-03 07:51:37 · 45 answers · asked by Who C 2

My dog at half of a chicken bone!!!! What do I do to help?! she isent choking or anything like that but im scared whats gonna happen she is about a middle sized dog...i hope she is gonna be ok my family really isent in a good place right now to be loosing a dog!!!my dad loves her to death!!!! help!!!!!!

2007-08-03 07:44:38 · 35 answers · asked by shawn r 1

My In laws dog is 13. He's gotten very aggressive to the point where the ffamily has to be very careful when handling him. My MIL babysits 3 kids under 2, including my 19 month old, who he tried to attack, luckily she came out with a light scratch. He also attacked my 4 yr old niece, if it wasnt for her shoe she'd probably have 4 toes. Both of these attacks were unprovoked and vicious. He is tied up most of the time becauce it's gotten so bad. My MIL want to put him to sleep because of he's violent (heaven forbid something serious happens to her or one of the kids) and also because she doesnt want him to spend the rest of his days tied up on a 4 foot leash, his breed lives to be about 13-14, plus he preffers to be inside and cries when outside. But eveyone feels bad because they've had him since '95 and he is, to our knowledge, healthy. Do you think its right that they put him to sleep.

2007-08-03 07:27:20 · 25 answers · asked by LydBaBy21 2

I have this cute beagle puppy and i need names.

2007-08-03 07:25:38 · 10 answers · asked by Luna Winter 7

My dog has allergies and the skin around his eyes is tender and swollen. He keeps scratching and rubbing at his eyes and they are now raw. The vet recommended an e-collar, but I am hoping there is an alternative.

I need something that would cover his eyes so that he won't scratch, but will still allow him to eat and play-- he's only a year old. Any suggestions would be helpful.

2007-08-03 07:17:06 · 13 answers · asked by Corry 2

2007-08-03 07:07:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in New England and in August it gets really yucky hot. I am bringing home my 10 week home puppy next week and its probably going to be in the 90's for the couple of weeks. I live in a 2nd floor apartment and while the air conditioners are on, it only cools off to around 70's. I am concerned that crate training him will be bad for his health. Are there any alternatives that might keep him cooler or any tricks to keep him comfortable in the crate?

2007-08-03 06:51:48 · 13 answers · asked by luckymickie57 2

She just went into heat yesterday.

I have never delt with a dog in heat that lives in the house. All my dogs have always been outdoor dogs. So I know I am going to go get her some of the diapers today on my lunch break.

A little more info for you. She is a 3 year old Miniature Dauchsand. So this isn't the first time she has been in heat, it just happens I just got her last week.

But I would like to have her spayed before she goes into heat the next time.

2007-08-03 06:47:40 · 12 answers · asked by Mrs. Ferguson 2

***Sigh***
My dad saw our Lab scratching his ears so he came up with the brilliant iea of rubbing some WD40 on them and now his ears are swollen!!! What should I do??? Help!!!

P.S. I already scolded my dad. Ugh!!! Why would he do that?!!? Geez...

2007-08-03 06:43:17 · 38 answers · asked by Silent_Smile 2

I'm 16 and get 60 bucks a month. I have 2 dogs. A black lab mix (50 lbs) and a husky/chow/pit mix (32 lbs). My question is. Should I feed them Solid Gold:Barking at the Moon, which is grain free, and one of the best? It has a 6 star rating:
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/showproduct.php?product=892&cat=all

Or should I just feed them something I can afford better, like Chicken Soup, which has a 4 star rating?:
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/showproduct.php?product=907&cat=all

I also feed them some raw chicken twice a week. (Sunday's and Wednesdays) I HATE the smell of the Solid Gold. It smells like horrible fish (fish bait) or something, and then my dog's breath /and/ turds smell like it. -_- My real question is: Will feeding my dog a food with a few grains in it really kill him sooner, or what? I mean, it couldn't be that bad, right? Is Solid Gold really that much better? What should I go with?

2007-08-03 06:35:14 · 21 answers · asked by Dawg 2

I haven't tried breaking this habit much yet, but it is fast becoming a problem.
Yes I will ask my obedience instructor, but I thought I would see what you know.

2007-08-03 06:04:24 · 16 answers · asked by conradpem 2

2007-08-03 05:52:35 · 13 answers · asked by queen_ted 2

I have a german shepard right now who is 10 and i LOVE LOVE LOVE thier personalities but THE HAIR, i have to vacuum EVERYDAY! SO I we are planning on getting a puppy, i dunno if we want a: doberman pincher, a boxer, or an american bulldog.....i was told the pinchers have a 50% chance of getting some type of hip thing and/or seizures, but my fiance had one as a child....also we are planning to start having kids around the end of the year, so that is a big things too, i know its hard but i want a puppy and baby around the same time (puppy a lil older) to grow up together.

2007-08-03 05:38:53 · 14 answers · asked by MsBabyPhat 3

Is it weight, height? How about 13" tall and l6#? Very, very smart. Personality of a Cavalier.

2007-08-03 05:34:40 · 8 answers · asked by puplove 2

I had a 5 year old pit bull male that I just sold. He was a great dog, but we had to sell him. I decided to sell him for a couple reasons. One we have 3 other dogs (4 total)and it was becoming to much work. The other reason was because he was aggressive with my other dogs. If I would have kept him he would have spent every other day in a kennel, and I hate to kennel my dogs.
He went to great family, he will be there only dog, and have 5 acres to roam. But I feel bad. I miss my dog, but I know this is what was best for him.
Any one that has adopted an older dog, how long did it take them to bond with your family? Did they miss there previous owners?

2007-08-03 05:11:18 · 11 answers · asked by anessa 3

We can not take my dog to the vet once a month.... there has to be a way to do it at home. A way that does not involve my finger. Will a warm bath do it?

2007-08-03 04:56:29 · 12 answers · asked by justtrytobenice 3

My newset dog, which we adopted last Saturday, had been very sick and the vet actually kept her overnight. He put her on Bactril. I looked Bactril up online and it appears to be some veavy duty stuff. Does anyone have any experience with this drug? Are there any side effects? Basically the vet said that the dog was in the beginning stages of Pneumonia.

This really is not part of the question but more of just a statement. When I called the pound to let them know of the condition of the dog after just 24 hours (which I did really just to warn them for the other dogs there), they became very defensive and were like once you take the dog home its your responsibility. We have nothing to do with the illness. They were very rude. I was surprised by this, since they are in the "dog helping" business.

2007-08-03 04:50:48 · 2 answers · asked by David A 1

He just started with this about 3 months ago. At first we thought it would be like something where he would have few seizures a year but, he has about 3 every other week. It is really sad and depressing. Should I switch medicine or what?He has gone through 3 bottles of phenobarb so far. He takes 1 in the evening and 1 in the morning. PLEASE HELP!

2007-08-03 04:46:53 · 5 answers · asked by Chels 2

Do you stick with one obedience goal at a time until he masters it or can you throw in two?

Like you teach him how to sit and he sat without struggle a few times so you throw in the come command with the sit.

Suggestions? Is limiting 10 treats per day too much? Suggestions?

2007-08-03 04:41:45 · 8 answers · asked by Inferna Dragon 1

One of my dogs is a German Shepherd/ Husky/ Golden Retriever/ Chow mix. She has the coloring and patterns of the Shepherd and Husky breeding, the personality of a Golden and unfortunatey the coat and stubborness of a Chow. It's summer and I know she's miserable in that coat but she won't let me trim her. She is good in the house but her coat now is so matted and dirty she stinks...BAD! Can't afford a vet and groomer at the time so just seeing if there is another way to help her and me out.

2007-08-03 04:38:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i trained my dogs to go in one area in the yard on PEA GRAVEL now i need to know what i can use to clean the rocks. i tried vinegar but that only lasts a day or 2 before the smell comes back anything else?

2007-08-03 04:30:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 04:27:21 · 9 answers · asked by Brynn J 2

I watched a show one time saying this..is this accurate or just a myth?

2007-08-03 03:51:12 · 6 answers · asked by Online Sojourner 1

Yeah, it may sound like a stupid question, sorry. I don't usually use it, and it doesn't say on the can. Does it need to be kept in the fridge?

2007-08-03 03:34:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see a lot of questions about "what's your favorite breed?" or "what dog is the cutest?", but rarely does anyone say WHY their breed is a good fit for them. (I also see frequently people recommending breeds like springer spaniels for apartments, and other breeds that would not be good fits for the askers' situations/needs.)

So I ask:

- Have the majority of people on here just picked out a dog because it was cute?

- Or did you research to find out what breed was the best fit for you based on size, temperament, grooming, exercise requirements, activity level, possible health issues, etc.?

2007-08-03 03:07:15 · 28 answers · asked by abbyful 7

my husband and I want a dog but which would be best for us, we have no children and have a garden and I work from home

A West Highland Terrier looks like this
http://www.puppyparadise.com/Breeds/westie.jpg

or a Golden Cocker Spaniel looks like this
http://www.seefido.com/assets/images/autogen/a_Cocker_Spaniel_Dog.jpg

2007-08-03 02:26:36 · 24 answers · asked by sclodion 2

My brother bringed a dog from hes friend house last year, a little puppy, now he is a big dog, my dad also bringed a puppy a few days ago. The thing is our dog started to feel sick, he vomited, and after that he just stayed quiet, mute, not moving in the same spot all day, after 2 days, he died.... We dind't knew what he had but well that dog life. But now the thing get weird, my dog died in August 1 , August 2 [yesterday] the little puppy dad bringed VOMITED, he is quiet outside, mute, not moving, in the same spot all day. Today he is there outside doing the same, He will die tomorrow just like my other dog ;'[ What can I do about it, why is this hapening, there isn't any ''rat poision'' here. Here are the things I think they most be doing, drinking water from the pond full of fish, eating poo [any kind of poo,chicken poo, horse poo, etc] Something that had to do with the cats, I have 4 cats, dunno. Please help me, why is this symptons of staying mute, vomiting, dying... help

2007-08-03 02:15:29 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 02:04:04 · 16 answers · asked by sam 1

My pug just had puppies about a week ago. She had 9 of them but one died. There were no birth defects with the other 8 but the second to last born had trouble breathing. Now its a week and a day later and because there are so many... we need to put some of them with goat milk so that they all get fed. But I donno what has happened because now one of the male puppies is very lathargic and has a very pale tongue. He also has some kind of liquid dribbling out his anus. He won't drink his moms milk and he's a little shaky and won't move. He IS still alive though... and i'm too young to know what to do... my dad is trying to scedual an appointment at the vet but its my sister's birthday!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

2007-08-03 02:00:12 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, My pup is 5 months old. Last month I used the last Advocate worm and flea treatment on him, the vet gave me 3 when he had his last injection. When do I need to treat him for worms and fleas again?

2007-08-03 01:53:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous