Dogs - September 2007

looking for a cool name for a boy kitten who is almost black in color.

2007-09-13 05:21:00 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yesterday I had to put my 17 y/o dog to sleep.I've had him since he was 2 and never thought it would be so hard losing him.He was suffering from very bad arthritis and yesterday he woke up and couldn't walk or lift his head. We decided it might be his time to go so we called our vet and he agreed to see us.We got to his office and asked him to look him over,to ensure we were doing the right thing.The vet took a few xrays and confirmed that there was no way he would ever be able to walk,or even move,pain free again.So we told him to go with the euthanasia.My wife kissed him on the head and said goodbye and left,but I couldn't let him go to sleep alone. I held him while the vet gave him the shot and it was so peaceful. Right before he passed he looked at me and kissed my face,as if saying goodbye,then he was gone.I'm a 35 year old man and I was crying like a baby,even today I am at work and teary eyed.Anyone else ever feel this way after losing their pet? I am having a hard time coping.

2007-09-13 05:19:37 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

A Coyote is a Coyote. Period. A coydog is hybrid of a Coyote ( a cross between a domesticated dog and a coyote) that don't exist in the wild unless a breeder sends them into the wild. Am I right about this?

2007-09-13 05:18:44 · 21 answers · asked by Miss B 2

please adivce asap i need to go off compouter soon. ta xx

2007-09-13 05:14:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

A lot of people on here advise taking a dog to obedience school. My dog does NOT have any serious behavior issues, and I have no desire to go to obedience classes. I'm just interested in teaching her to do some funny stuff like roll over, play dead, sit up and beg, etc. I got her from the pound. She is 3 years old. I started off by teaching her "sit," and we are now working on "down." But she really only listens if I have some treats out. Without the food, she won't necessarily do the trick. Also, she won't always come to me when I call her. She doesn't run away or anything like that, but when she's comfortable on the bed, she may or may not come when I call her. Any suggestions? How long should I spend training per session? How many sessions per day? Are cut up hot dogs a suitable treat? I'm afraid to give her too many because I don't want to upset her stomach and cause her to have an accident in the house. Thanks!

2007-09-13 05:03:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not asking because I want to do this but I know people who have and I was just curious to know if it was a good idea. Me personally, I don't think it is because it just seems wrong to me. I mean people shouldn't do it so why is it okay with animals. Isn't there a higher chance of the puppies coming out with problems? Some people say no.

2007-09-13 05:01:50 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 04:54:12 · 12 answers · asked by THAT1UDONTPLAYWIT 3

My dog is about 10 yearsn old and originally came from the shelter. She is a black fuzzy chow. Recently she developed a baseball sized lumb underneath her left armpit. It bothers her some, but does not get in the way. My vet took a needle biopsy and said from that it is fat not cancer. But now when I ask my vet about removal or making my dog lump more comfortable for my dog; the vet now wants to do a larger biopsy. Is this normal? why not do this in the first place? Is this normal before removing it? Should it be removed? What are the risks? Should I be upset with my vet? How often should I have this tumor/lump checked?

I want the best for my pup, any advice would be helpful.

2007-09-13 04:37:08 · 10 answers · asked by confucious 2

2007-09-13 04:34:11 · 15 answers · asked by beccaknowsball 1

My toddler son always cries when he does, and we are both afraid of dogs. Another annoying thing is the dog tries to dig tunnels under the fence. I want the dog to either respect us or ignore us.

2007-09-13 04:05:12 · 22 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6

Does it have to be 100% lab to be chocolate?

2007-09-13 04:00:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

With all you folks writing about the various 'whisperers' (horse, dog, cat, bird, etc., etc.) I am wondering if any of you can explain the manner and means by which the mystical 'whisperer' works?

2007-09-13 03:27:33 · 14 answers · asked by koehlerdogtraining © 5

how long should I keep the 2 jack russells on it for their daily excerise?

2007-09-13 03:26:10 · 14 answers · asked by Luv2no is in the house 7

2007-09-13 03:06:49 · 6 answers · asked by hsinchufc 2

2007-09-13 02:52:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 02:22:44 · 3 answers · asked by hemendra s 1

I have a chihuahua and he wont eat his dog food. It just sits there and spoils. Ive been giving him human food but this isnt very healthy. Any suggestions?

2007-09-13 02:16:15 · 9 answers · asked by I think I'm Dumb ~Amy~ 7

And some of you are going to say how could I even notice something like this. Well he was looking out the window at another dog that came up on our porch. So I walked over to get him out of the window cause he gets excited. So while I'm over there he smells really bad. I thought maybe he farted cause he was excited. Well Then I sat on the couch and noticed that his butthole was open, Like he was getting ready to do a #2 or something. But it just stayed open. It smells horrible so I put him outside. Does anyone know why he would do this?

2007-09-13 02:03:53 · 6 answers · asked by Amy 2

hi i recently brought my dog a kennel due to the fact we are all at work most of the day but the problem is she keeps biteing at it when we are at work she has toys in the run with her, food and water etc. is ther anything you suggest to stop this thanks

2007-09-13 01:52:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of my dogs (Digger) died yesterday morning and I think that my other dogs are grieving. Digger was run over and my other two dogs saw her body. My boy dog sort of looked at Diggers body then turned away but my girl dog (who was also Diggers mother) sniffed her body as to see why she was not waking up.

I don't think that my girl dog remembers that shes Diggers mother but since it happened both my dogs haven't been themselves. They're heads are always looking towards the ground and they don't seem happy.

Do you think that my dogs are grieving for Digger?

2007-09-13 01:43:41 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

me and my husband are going to be bringing the dog to get creamated. Mom knows the prices to bring the dogs ashes home, but didn't say to. She also said "I can't bring him back anyways" when I said do you want the ashes. She doesn't have the money to do it. Do you think me and my husband should pay the difference and let her have the ashes? It takes 2 weeks to get them back. She is in absoulute histaricks. He was about 15 years old, and he was her baby. Thanks

2007-09-13 01:20:15 · 21 answers · asked by PegBundyWannabe 5

I've heard that dogs like peanut butter - is it ok to give my dog a lick of peanut butter as a reward in training? He's 18 month old and a border collie? Let me know?

2007-09-13 00:45:34 · 24 answers · asked by danny 3

I bought a 9 week boxer off the amish thinking there two pets just had pups not as a business, till i get into there village and see several homes w/boxer pups. They seemd taken care of ok but now that she's home i think she looks skinny. She has reg.bowel movements and i looked for worms everything looks fine, I am just wondering if he gave her her shots and dewormer or not...whats the scoop on buying off the amish?

2007-09-12 23:30:14 · 24 answers · asked by stacy44314 1

My 11 month old german shepherd mix tries to bite,but he doesn't growl. Is this just play? Also I need help teaching him to walk nicely on leash and to do what I tell him to. He is becoming a nuisance. And he faces being taken to a shelter.Please help!! Thank you!

2007-09-12 23:17:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

the sing dollar is in singapore, and in singapore the toy poodle cost $2500-$3000 for red coat.i saw n ad on toy poodle in united states is, US$1500-S$2800! I think for red coat toy poodle dog is cheap....!

2007-09-12 21:46:52 · 4 answers · asked by monopi 1

hi i am about to give up

the fleas in our 3 bed rented house are seriously getting us down, its stopping us get on with our normal lives. so manppl say try spraying, hoovering, we've been doin that since last saturday. were treating the dog with frontline but there still here.

but i feel my only option now is fumigation (professionally)

but my trouble is we have a hell of lot of junk, boxes, papers, storage (we had to take my boyf's dad's stuff from storgae) because he had no room for it. and we still need to sort through it all/sell it

my problem is when would be the best time to fumigate? and the dog would still have them on him,

surely the guy cannot physically spray in every single thing, bags, in amonst dvd's, books, boxes?

and what about our clothes, we cant wash them all, we'd be there for eternity. and we dont want to chuck all of them, what about handbags, shoes etc?

please help i am giving up hope seriously its plunging me into depression more and more

2007-09-12 21:25:16 · 12 answers · asked by donut 1

Hi all

We are in the process of booking to get our 14 month old labrador desexed. I realise all the health benefits of doing this (plus she had her first heat a few months ago and it was no fun for anyone involved!) however, I am concerned as to whether she will experience much pain after the procedure.
Can anyone ease my mind or share their experiences of having a female dog desexed?
Also did you notice a change in temperament with your dog after the surgery?

2007-09-12 21:14:06 · 8 answers · asked by Just Me 2

actually this is the third time she was imprenated, twice by my male terrier, everything is normal. This time I have observed something is wrong physically ,haven't gone to veterinarian yet.

2007-09-12 20:16:54 · 12 answers · asked by raphael adevera 2

2007-09-12 20:02:03 · 7 answers · asked by monopi 1

i hear a lot of negative about this breed every day from families neighbors, to police, and my own family. i deal with it every day because i have a young baby and a pitbull. Thats the only dog i've ever had tho, n i've never had problems. its the only breed i would have because of where i live. i beleive its all in how they axre raised because my son and dog are best friends. and my son is eight months old. i cried when my first pit died n went into an actual depression. so why is there so much hatred for this breed of dog and not other breeds?

2007-09-12 19:10:28 · 15 answers · asked by Athena S 2