Dogs - September 2007

2007-09-14 06:37:35 · 8 answers · asked by Willy 1

We just got a three month old yorkie and today she decided to start chewing on our fingers. I started to dicipline the puppy because I think chewing on hands is one (not okay) and two going to lead to biting which will absoutly not be tolerated. Last thing we need is for hr to think it's ok to bite people because she is always around many college students.

We bought hr raw hide bones and I have a feeling these play chews are part of it's teething. Is this something I need to dicipline because it could lead to biting or is this hand chewing ok?

2007-09-14 06:31:53 · 19 answers · asked by Coxie Megan 4

can you give me an honest list of the risks involved with this operation - the stuff that the vets don't tell you?

Also, a list of the good points?

I am petrified for her and I love her to bits, she is 4 and a half months old, i just seems so serious and I am so worried. I feel like she will completely change - will her temperament change - please help! She is a beautiful black toy poodle

2007-09-14 06:23:32 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 6 week old pup, i know biting and mouthing is normal for a pup but he starts to go for my face and growls agressively, i have read up on techniques to stop this but nothing seems to work, if i say "no" firmly he gets even more angry and goes to bite anything he can get hold of on me, if i walk out of the room and leave him, i come back in to stroke him and he will start again, if i pick him up he growls and barks at me and goes for my face, i can see the anger in his face as he goes for me, the thing that is worrying me is he dosnt seem to do this with anyone else he has been introduced too, just me, he mouths like normal with other people dosnt get angry like he does with me. What can i do? Im starting to think he just dosnt like me

2007-09-14 06:04:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

we are looking at buying a 2 year old boston,
he is not neutered, he is white with black spots so he does not have the "normal" boston markings.
i just wanted to know what a reasonable price would be for him to make sure we don't pay to much.
thanks!

2007-09-14 06:02:27 · 10 answers · asked by 3 girls call me mommy 5

2007-09-14 05:51:20 · 13 answers · asked by Steven Colbert 4

he is well fed, he is not mis treated, he just like any other house pe, but i dunno y sundenly he died

2007-09-14 05:48:58 · 25 answers · asked by Anthony 2

would my black lab live a few yrs longer then say the same type thats abandoned or abused, everyday i pet 'em and make sure hes as happy as he can be, does that promote a longer life???

2007-09-14 05:41:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a wonderfully sweet Great Dane that we all love and adore. However, he is certainly testing our love and patience these days with his chewing issues. He has a bunch of toys from squeaky balls to Kongs to rawhide and enjoys them all. However, he does not limit his chewing to his toys. We have been very consistent in taking non-toys from him and replacing with one of his, verbally correcting him, removing loose objects from the area, etc. but to no avail. He has his adult teeth so I don't understand why he has suddenly become a chewing monster! We have tried the sprays from vinegar to the bitter stuff in an aerosol can, to no avail. We have a trampoline with a safety net and he has chewed the lower pads off of it. He chews sofa pillows, the living room rug, actually has gone in my room, nosed his way under my sheets and eaten the foam pad on the mattress! He is crate trained but he's an adolescent and needs to play outside longer than I can be out there with him. Ideas??

2007-09-14 05:14:27 · 8 answers · asked by colley411 4

My dogs urine is leaving burn spots on my lawn, i have heard that giving dogs tomato juice can help with this. Does anyone have any experience with this or know of any other methods?

2007-09-14 04:05:34 · 9 answers · asked by erik69311 2

2007-09-14 03:52:32 · 11 answers · asked by josh p 1

I have a 3 month old male black lab and a 2 and half year old female yellow lab.I just adopted the boy about 2 weeks ago. I've noticed that the boy lab keeps picking fights with the girl lab. He bites her ears or her neck or he will get up on his two legs and jump on her.The girl fights back but she never starts the fights. Is this just normal play behavior? If not how do I stop him from doing it?

2007-09-14 03:36:06 · 11 answers · asked by theycallmev24 1

We are leaving for vacation tomorrow and we are taking our 5 1/2 month old puppy. She is in the car a lot, but this is the first time she will be in the car for about 3 1/2 hours. We use a seatbeat harness for her because she always got sick in the crate. I am worried about feeding her before we leave since she is more likely to throw up if she has a full stomach. We are leaving at 9:30 am. I need to take her for a walk before we leave which means I wouldn't be feeding her until close to 7. Would it be best not to feed her until we get to our destination? We probably won't be there until after 1. What do you think?

2007-09-14 03:02:09 · 15 answers · asked by luv_ofmusic 2

She stays in the house and will not wear a pamper.

2007-09-14 02:25:35 · 16 answers · asked by Donna C 1

my dog died the other day and im wondering if anyone would no how to stop my sadness !

2007-09-14 01:51:24 · 19 answers · asked by livy 1

iI need to know if what I see as red flags are really red flags and I am hoping you guys can advise me.

I am in a discussion with a lady to adopt her Old English Mastiff one year old pups. They are both females, unspayed. During our emails back and forth a couple of things have been leaving me with a very uneasy feeling.

She specifically states in her ad the new owner must sign a statement agreeing to pay all medical on the pups. Yet she insists they are healthy and come from good stock. Now I did do research so I know these guys have the potential for major medical issues. So no problem with agreeing to this as I feel that is assumed when adopting any breed anyway. BUT...while talking with her it has come out these pups need immediate medical as they are behind on all normal vet care. Rabies, boosters ect. She has thus far not answered my question as to whether either/both of these gals have had a heat cycle yet, so since "dad" is still on the premises I am concerned of a possib

2007-09-14 01:47:00 · 14 answers · asked by grammabonney 3

She loves to destroy things, such as shoes...on a daily basis, she ate the arm of my new couch (unrepairable), everyone tells me to give her toys, especially when i catch her chewing something. Take away what she is chewing and replace it with one of her toys, well that is a grand idea but, she destroys her toys as well..they last about 30 minutes. I have bought her at least 40 dollars worth of toys a week and have to throw them away soon after i buy them. So hwo do i curb her chewing habit short of putting her to sleep..lol jk.

2007-09-14 01:19:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-14 00:38:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a black labredore and i have been feeding him once a day he is around 5 years

normally i feed him in the night just one meal

but lots of people tell me i should feed him in the morning?

2007-09-14 00:30:11 · 17 answers · asked by confusedgirl 1

How much notice do you have to give and do you still have to pay?

2007-09-14 00:13:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

our dog has fleas, were treatin him with frontline but the vet said that maybe we should get a haircut because the fleas may not be able to get right to his skin

hes a standard black poodle with really thick coat.

should we would this help????????

please advice ta

2007-09-13 23:41:09 · 11 answers · asked by donut 1

Which Land Predator has the strongest bite force? I think its Alligator, Bear, Tiger, Hyena, Lion. What are the top 5 land animals with the strongest bite force.

2007-09-13 23:05:09 · 9 answers · asked by STEPHEN O 1

I really don't understand why I keep getting turned down for these doggie rescue adoptions. I answer honestly and have had lots of experience taking care of and training dogs. I don't have a certificate in it, but I've been told that I've raised very obedient dogs.

Yet, I've been turned down so many times, it's frustrating. Almost to the point that I want to go buy from a store or breeder just so I can finally have a canine companion.

I'm looking for a weimaraner.

2007-09-13 23:04:20 · 27 answers · asked by ? 3

My dog met up with a related family of hers, a chihuahua.
How will i know that my dog has conceived and is pregnant?

It is her first time :-)

2007-09-13 22:55:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a ten week old pup, it has developed a problem with its eye. The third eyelid is going across the eye,also she seems to have problem with her jaw, keeps turning her head to the side when yawning? any ideas?

2007-09-13 21:17:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm a pet lover and i love puppies the most who has any puppies to share please go through my profile or my question...monopi cheers!!!

2007-09-13 21:13:01 · 7 answers · asked by monopi 1

My black lab Sasha, is getting euthanized tomorrow. She is 17 years old, and her hips are rubbing bone on bone so bad she can no longer walk well. She has been my dog since I was a little girl, and I love her so much. I can't bear to have my beautiful girl hurt anymore.
My question is, what will she feel? Will she know what's happening? Will she panic? What will it feel like for her?
I'm really not trying to be morbid. I just can't bear to think, she will realize, I brought her on her beloved last car ride to kill her.
Should I have her sedated first? or tranquilized?
What if I can't bear to give the vet the go ahead?
Sorry to ramble, but right now I am crying my eyes out, snuggling my Sasha for the last night.
God, this is just horrible!!!
Any help will be wonderful.

2007-09-13 20:56:51 · 25 answers · asked by ♥ Leo ♥ 5

ok i have noticed that pepper the poodle i got after its owner passed hasn't been eating so i put about a tablespoon of the wet dog food the owner had in with the dry food and he ate some.. i have always been told wet dog food is not good for dogs what should i do? please help.. maybe someone that knows alot about poodles should give me your email addy so we can tak more..lol

2007-09-13 20:33:11 · 5 answers · asked by pookie 1

Would you agree?

2007-09-13 20:32:36 · 32 answers · asked by ChocLover 7

my 8 months old is having her first period.and now it is her 11th day of her period.my male one who is one half year keep making a really weird sound in a whole night.

2007-09-13 20:19:05 · 12 answers · asked by msdigitalism 2