Dogs - September 2007

Today I had to put my 4 month old black and tan coonhound to sleep. I want to know more about why my puppy died than just "because his chances of survival was really low". Well, here are the details. When we brought my dog into the vet's place, he was really weak. He couldn't even move. His head was lying down, and he seemed like he was suffering. He couldn't even keep his mouth closed. Anyway long story short, the doctor told us that his body temperature was so low enough not to be registered by the machine, that he was very skinny, and that he didn't respond to any stimuli. Basically, he was in a critical state. The doctor also ran a test to see if he had parvo. It came out to be negative. What I'm confused about is why did this happen? He was just fine during the weekends. He was pretty active. Also he was eating well, until about Monday. We wondered why he was just lying around, and not eating anything. Then he threw up more than he usually did. Help. I wanna know what happened.

2007-09-13 15:07:36 · 14 answers · asked by Stephen 1

When asking about shelters the other day, a wonderful Top Contributor posted this link. (not for children)

http://www.spotsociety.org/fatedog.html

What do you think? How can we help? What will it take to educate the general public?

2007-09-13 15:02:29 · 21 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6

I'm so sick of people who are pit bull supporters trying to justfy this breed maiming people by saying "Oh but chihuahuas bite too." "Pomeranians can be vicious." ect ect do you not realize how stupid that sounds? Come on that's like comparing a BB gun to a bazooka! Let us take a moment shall we? Pom attacks someone they need a bandaid one or two stitches at most, pit bull attacks they get thier face ripped off or die! Chihuahua goes after a five year old the child kicks it away or a parent kicks it away, pit bull goes after a five year old they are lucky someone near by is strong enough to take the dog down if not the child is mauled and scared for life or dies. See the difference??

2007-09-13 14:56:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

So far I have...

1. Is it spayed?
2. Is it up to date with it's shots?
3. Is it house/crate train?
4. Is it good with other dog/children?
5. Currently, what kind of food does it eat?
6. Why are you giving it up?

WHAT ELSE?!

2007-09-13 14:55:59 · 7 answers · asked by trey 2

We have three Olde English Bulldogges. The oldest is a male, and we have two females that we breed with him. Well, we have only bred the oldest female with him so far. Anyway, he was a great, perfect dog before he got some, lol. But now, he thinks he is Mr. stud-muffin, and for the last year (since they were first bred) he is hiking his leg all over the place, and getting aggressive with me when I puish him for it (put him in his cage). He hasn't bitten me, but I think he may. I don't know how to get this behavior to stop, and whenever I ask my vet (or anyone else) they always just tell me either to neuter him, keep him outside, or live with it!! What kind of answers are those?? All three of our dogs are members of our family - We love them very much and do not want to banish him outdoors! I'm also not going to neuter a dog that was originally bought for the puurpose of breeding! What to do? I love my baby and don't want to have to give him away or something :(

2007-09-13 14:37:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 14:36:55 · 11 answers · asked by r.jeans 1

My dog is 3 and has had several heats but this is th first since she had puppies a year ago. Lat week I took her to the vet for allergies and he said he thought she was coming into heat. She had some blackish blood in her privates (he looked because I asked if he thought she was in heat). Anyway nothing all week then today she has started bleeding and it is thick and dark. She is taking Clavomax for a possible infection. When she didn't start heat I took her back and he didn't know what it was so put her on an anitbotic. I really don't think anything is wrong with her though just her heat is funky. Has anyone had a dog with a heat like this? Thanks, sorry for the long winded explaination!

2007-09-13 14:35:10 · 6 answers · asked by beth l 7

What kind of toothpaste do you use?

2007-09-13 14:32:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just moved into a new house and well
we've decided to get a puppy but we don't want a 500$ dog so please help!!!

2007-09-13 14:17:58 · 18 answers · asked by Em 1

I know that many people have heard of puppy mill puppies. They have also heard of puppies produced from BYB's.

However, have you ever seen a puppy from one of these places?

Here is a link to the rescue I have. Her name is Dori. She is a 7 pound Shih Tzu. The breed standard for the Shih Tzu is 9 - 16 pounds. She has several other major defects, eyes, frail bone structure, etc.

What do you think? Do you have any links to pictures too? Please post them!

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/katslookup/dori2.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/katslookup/dori1.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/katslookup/Dori.jpg

2007-09-13 14:15:39 · 17 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6

What does it mean when my dog is eating and her tail is down? (Same with water) like down down... Does that mean she doesn't like it? I feed her Pedigree.

2007-09-13 14:13:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I kiss my dog on the side of her face, like near her ear, just right beside her eye. I sometimes kiss her by her whiskers (side of mouth)

2007-09-13 14:11:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone know the clear cut signs that your dog may/has heartworm? Are there signs or is the only way to know if they do to take them and have blood drawn?

Are all dogs born with heartworms?

2007-09-13 14:03:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My future Shi-Tzu was born today and I need alternative names because my mom wants to call it Gracy. I think thats the worst name ever!!!

2007-09-13 13:59:55 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 13:59:35 · 10 answers · asked by birdmanjr115 1

2007-09-13 13:58:35 · 7 answers · asked by liltrece 2

It is odd. She is normally a happy dog. She is about a year and a half and my other dog is a pug! They constantly play and are very good to each other but if the cocker has something in her mouth (usually a sock) she begins to cry. She still carries it but it almost looks like she is looking for a place to put the sock. She will cry for a few seconds and then walks into another room. She has a ton of toys laying around the house but it is the sock that makes her cry..... I don't think they smell that bad??

2007-09-13 13:58:06 · 12 answers · asked by jbick71 1

My 12 week old, 25lb dog just got into a bag of adult dog food and ate over half the bag while we were out for dinner (stupid, forgetful boys who don't put things away). Her belly is pretty distended and she has been drinking a lot of water and acting a little funny. Is there anything I really need to be worried about or will she just feel bad like anyone would if they over ate?

2007-09-13 13:48:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog has been acting out of sorts lately. He is rather lethargic, and has been drinking less water and since about 2 days ago he is having trouble eating. As well there is really thick slime dripping from his mouth that I have to wipe up ever once in a while. I took him to the vet and all the tests are normal so far, but I know that there is something wrong with him. I think perhaps there is something stuck in his throat, which would explain the inability to eat and the slime, but I'm not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-09-13 13:33:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok, so i have a dog thats a little over one, we got her when she was about 7weeks old. of course, she came from the shelter with worms and parasites and we dewormed her and all that good stuff and has been fine. a few months ago she was diagnosed with some type of mites on her nose and was given interceptor to clear it up, which is really for heart worm but can work on mites. she was on that for 3 months, during that time she wasnt supposed to be on any other type of heart worm meds. n-e-who, at the end of this 3 months she was diagnosed with immune diffancy, and then had to stay at the kennel for a week, where she finished the last of her meds. she's been home for less than a month, and today we noticed she has worms!! i've never had a dog this old with worms and dont know if its because she's off that med all of a sudden, or because of the immune diffiancy or what. i know we have to take her to the vet, she'll be going back for rabies updates and fecal check in 2 weeks anyways

2007-09-13 13:18:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

An ex coworker, wanted an english bulldog for the longest time. I don't think he did the research because now his "baby' is six or seven months old and doesn't listen. I know that the breed is very stubborn, but lovable, you just have to have patiences. So he wants to get rid of him. I want the dog.
But he won't "give" him up. He wants to make his money back (2500). I don't care about papers, or registration. How should I resolve this?

2007-09-13 13:13:20 · 8 answers · asked by cowpony 3

He used to say "N-E-S-T-L-E-S, Nestles makes the very best CHOCCCCCCCOlate"? It used to be on commercials in the early 50's. Probably kids shows.

2007-09-13 12:45:00 · 6 answers · asked by Donna M 2

2007-09-13 12:36:40 · 9 answers · asked by Irish 7

I got a rescue dog today. she has no name and I am open to suggestions. She is about a year old and is a Cavalier King Charles, Blenheim colour.

2007-09-13 12:13:17 · 54 answers · asked by bluebinjulie 5

People say that since she is a pitbull she should be euthanized what do you think
http://www.facespayneuter.org/adoption/images/Buttercup.jpg

2007-09-13 11:34:15 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

thank you.

2007-09-13 11:22:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

ideas?

2007-09-13 11:01:35 · 9 answers · asked by Emo Burrito 1

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2007-09-13 10:48:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are thinking of getting a Yorkshire terrier puppy and have two cats aged 2 and 3 years. Does anyone know how Yorkshire terriers get on with cats?

2007-09-13 10:45:25 · 5 answers · asked by TG 2

As in regards to their dog. Has a particular answer been helpful in the decision to breed your dog or not? If so, what was it? How about regarding spay/neuter issues?
Was an answer helpful in helping you decide which breed is right for you?

Please give details. It seems today tempers are flaring...posters reporting answerers...I'm just curious if this forum has helped anyone at all or if those of us that take the time to give our time and knowledge are p*ssing in the wind?

2007-09-13 10:43:48 · 15 answers · asked by zappataz ♠ Since 1999 4