Dogs - September 2007

I've had my dear, little pomeranian/terrier dog for 14 years now...he is about 17 or so. He is so old and frail; he sleeps pretty much all day and has difficulty walking. When he has to poop, he cannot balance himself, so I have to hold him while he does so. He is weak and hardly weighs anything..
He does, however, eat his food and drink water. He has the energy to growl sometimes when he's annoyed, and when he gets happy to see someone, it shows. He still gets a little excited when he sees one of us eating something. But I see him getting weaker and weaker as a result of his old age. His muscles are very weak and he has little energy.
I do not know if I should put him to sleep at this point, since he does eat pretty normally, and sometimes shows signs of being a bit alert....although we see him getting so old and frail. I'm confused at this point, thinking that, A) I should wait till he is ill or B) Is he really suffering, although he has no obvious health complications

2007-09-14 10:43:11 · 19 answers · asked by ciao77 1

I am asking a 50 dollar fee for my Lhasa mix puppies.They are between 8 and 10 weeks old I believe,they don't have their shots but they have been treated for fleas and have no worms. Is this too much to ask?

2007-09-14 10:37:05 · 10 answers · asked by ann h 3

other animal name like bruno the gorillo????

2007-09-14 10:29:58 · 21 answers · asked by FML! 2

We have a bulldog and have been finding all of these really great apartments w/ large decks for her but noone accepts a bulldog. They don't even give the opportunity to meet to check temperment. Is there another breed she can pass for?

Here are two images, one if of her and her mommy.


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2007-09-14 10:04:31 · 18 answers · asked by fwerds 2

im looking for teacup dachshund puppies to buy.

i live in ohio and i check some of the shelters but they dont have any.

please help!

2007-09-14 09:54:53 · 16 answers · asked by Jenna 2

they are both females but my jack r.t. is overprotective and the pit bull is nice but i'm worried that if they fight then they might get hurt

i dont know what to do because they are both cute but I'm not sure if it's ok for that type of dogs to be together

2007-09-14 09:54:12 · 16 answers · asked by czrl 2

appreciate the help

2007-09-14 09:53:32 · 8 answers · asked by dmaj135 1

I have 3 dogs, a Miniature Schnauzer, and 2 Miniature Dachsunds. I'm interested in buying bark collars for them, but I've used the Ultrasonic collars and they were worthless. I was thinking about trying the Citronella ones, but was curious is anyone had any luck with them. Please help, our neighbor is mad because the pups bark sometimes when we're not home! Thanks!!

2007-09-14 09:46:08 · 6 answers · asked by Vbonics 6

Can you breed 2 dogs with the same mother but different fathers?

2007-09-14 09:45:37 · 8 answers · asked by dunleavyblows 2

does anyone know of any good yorkshire terrier breeders in the middlesex/london area ? and also are yorkshire terriers a good breed to have as a pet ?

2007-09-14 09:38:10 · 11 answers · asked by x.Heiress.Helen.x 1

Where did this practice originate and why? Can you give me links to back it up? Just curious...

2007-09-14 09:34:42 · 7 answers · asked by Lisa 3

My next door neighbor has a 2 year old pit bull.

When I go into my yard, the dog does not bark at me, my husband, nor my teenaged son. For some strange reason, the dog barks like crazy at my 3 year old daughter. (No my daughter has never poked at the dog or anything like that. She's never been in the yard unsupervised and is strictly instructed to stay back from the fence when we are outside).

When the dog would bark at my daughter, I would stomp my foot and say, "go away" and the dog would move away from the fence and sit down or something. Now, the dog doesn't back down and stands there barking it's head off.

I told my neighbor that I was concerned and she told me not to worry because the dog is just very playful and probably just wants to play with my daughter (ah...not going to happen). Not that it matters, but the neighbor is a police officer.

How would you handle the situation?

2007-09-14 09:34:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

because the people around my place they mostly have cat's and i read a paper that said more people have cats than dogs

2007-09-14 09:33:38 · 21 answers · asked by andrew 1

I would like to know more about this diet and how well it works.

2007-09-14 09:24:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-14 09:17:40 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

PLease can i have information about shih tzus?

are they yappy?

do they mind being left for short periods?

do they need loads of exercise?

are they dog aggressive?

do they get on with kids (12 +)

how much are they?
( to buy and keep)




also please can u tell me about any other really cute good wiv kids non aggresive small dog but not to small like a chihuahua and make sure it is not a yapper : )


THanks so muuch 4 the help xxxxxxxxxxxx

2007-09-14 09:14:55 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-14 09:11:43 · 9 answers · asked by football mom 1

Ky. Girl Survives Losing Scalp In Pit Bull Attack 9/10/07
Child In Stable Condition; Scalp Found In Dog's Stomach

HODGENVILLE, Ky. -- A 4-year-old Kentucky girl is lucky to be alive after a gruesome attack by the family's pit bull.

The attack happened Monday night at the child's home in Hodgenville, in Larue County, Louisville television station WLKY reported.

As Emily Page Stinnett remains in stable condition at Louisville's Kosair Children's Hospital, Larue County Sheriff Bobby Shoffer struggles to remember an attack as gruesome as Monday's.

"It's the worst I've seen in my 17 years of law enforcement," he said.

Shoffer added that when he and his colleagues responded to the Stinnet's home, they saw a blood-spattered doghouse in the backyard, Miller reported. And the pit bull hadn't seemed to calm down since the attack. The deputies then took action.
rest of article
http://www.wlky.com/news/3243296/detail.html

2007-09-14 09:01:48 · 58 answers · asked by Anonymous

She's been on this food for a few months now & she seem to like it a lot. But I think she may have allergies, I don't know if it's from the food or something else. She tend to lick & bite on her paws in the morning & at night when she goes to bed.
I've also gotten a sample of the Canidae All Stages food from the pet store for her to try; but she wouldn't touch it at all! I mixed the Canidae sample into her Innova but she pick them all out & won't eat them.
The reason I'm considering switching her Innova is because I've heard that Innova don't have all the natural ingredients some other brand have. Don't know if this is true or not.
What other puppy foods should I consider? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

2007-09-14 08:54:27 · 10 answers · asked by Buggaboo 3

2007-09-14 08:49:49 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please - no stupid answers, and only answer the question below if you have knowledge. Any abuse will be reported.

I have a small dog and so does my brother - neither dog has ever been hit or abused - but I see them act cautious at times (not all the time), as if they fear being hit. My dog is afraid, or at least barks at, anyone with a stick/rifle/etc. - any kind of long instrument. My dog is just over a year old - and I am just wondering if this is innate - self preservation - behavior - esp. because they are small dogs?

2007-09-14 08:25:31 · 8 answers · asked by scarl49932 2

i have a white pitbull, with a brown spot on her nose, eyes and a lil on her ear. i am not sure what kind of pit she is... would anyone happen to know?

2007-09-14 08:15:56 · 17 answers · asked by Megan 1

2007-09-14 08:15:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

What size of outdoor kennel should I buy for my German Shepherd? He loves sitting in the garden, even when it is raining and hardly comes in the house. Many places selling kennels give sizes in medium / large / extra large. The large is suggested for Labradors and extra large for Great Danes. P.S. The kennel will only be used during day time so I don't need larger kennels for heaters etc.. Thanks for advice..

2007-09-14 08:09:06 · 13 answers · asked by IAN B 2

They don't have any animals at home. He witnessed a dog attack and was told repeatedly by his former daycare provider that dogs will attack you. We were walking in the park the other day and two energetic young Weimaraners passed us. They were big dogs and definitely straining at the leash to greet us but I was shocked when he started screaming in mindless terror. He tried to run blindly into the woods but she managed to grab him. He shrieked and shrieked louder than anything I have ever heard and could not be soothed until they were out of sight. He was completely out of his mind with fear. She told me that she really wants to get a dog but doesn't know how to teach her son that dogs are friendly. Any suggestions?

2007-09-14 07:56:10 · 9 answers · asked by Crittergal 2

It is a personal choice. Maybe I want a pure bred dog from a breeder. I am sick of seeing people push their opinion on your about this topic. I don't want an older dog with improper training. I want a young puppy that is raised by me and me alone. Having a puppy is a huge financial responsibility and this type of choice is up to the individual.

2007-09-14 07:47:54 · 36 answers · asked by RMX378 1

I'm due in 3 1/2 months and I already have somewhat of an idea what to do, such as bringing home items with the baby's scent, making rule changes BEFORE bringing baby home, etc. I also know all about not leaving kids and dogs alone unsupervised.

My question is more along the lines of... What kind of new rules should I have with my dogs? I realize it's a personal decision, but I wanted to know what you think of things like:

- Not letting pets up on furniture (I currently let them on the couch).
- Whether or not to let the dogs in the baby's room.
- Should I let the dogs sniff at the baby or make them stay away?
...and also...
- What are some things I can do to prevent allergies? The baby will be coming from a sterile environment to a home with 3 dogs!

I just want to be prepared. Thanks so much!!!!! :-)

2007-09-14 07:10:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-14 07:03:03 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

He's lost some vision and has other symptoms of aging, but was just to the vet and is healthy except for a respiratory cough. He's taking hydroco/hom 5mg for that. We have a doggie door that he's been using for 12 years, but recently he started peeing in three spots in the house. We use Nature's Miracle to destroy the stain and the smell but it's driving us crazy. We really don't have anywhere to seclude him. And, no, I will not get rid of him or euthanaze him. Any ideas?

2007-09-14 07:01:26 · 12 answers · asked by LoB 2

My dog Gizmo can be knocked out sleeping, but if he hears a door bell sound on tv, he will wake up and jump up. I find it very funny and tell him that it is only tv. :)

2007-09-14 06:48:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous