Dogs - September 2007

this is for byb and rep. breeders.
(given that rep breeders already have homes for their litters!)

What happens to unwanted puppies if there ever are any?
Do you keep them and get them fixed? or breed them.

(i know this seems like a dumb question for rep. breeders)

also what do you do once your dog is too old to breed and when do you usually stop breeding?

Just curious.

(I want to see how much the answers vary!!)

2007-09-12 08:19:08 · 20 answers · asked by nodesignerdogs4me 4

He snaps his jaws and bears his teeth when he trys to bite or nip at me in attempt to play. Is it possible that he has a lot of pent up energy and he needs more time to play outside, when will he stop fussing at me? He looks aggressive, when he trys to bite, but he's only 12 wks old. How to teach him not to bite, plx help. He's very strong and I can't hold his muzzle when he does. He pulls my arms away with his paws~!! & I don't feel it's okay to smack his muzzle ~ am I misunderstood?

For a while I would roll him down to the floor and growl into his ear deeply "nooooo." every time he did it and it seemed to help. Please give any good advice. He's an American Staffordshire Terrier. Thanks~!

2007-09-12 08:11:31 · 16 answers · asked by Jeska J 4

Are dogs allergic to walnuts? I know that walnut will kill horses because they are all allergic to them, but I was curious if it was the same way with dogs?? Thanks!

2007-09-12 08:07:17 · 4 answers · asked by jeepiegurl 5

I'll preface this by saying I'm broke right now and a trip to the vet is not allowable - I wish it were, but things are just so tight right now...
I have a 12.5-year-old Springer mix. He has always been extremely energetic, and now that he's older, he still runs around and jumps, etc., occasionally (like if you say "OUTSIDE?!" enough times). Last night he wouldn't jump up to sleep in my bed, which he does sometimes, so I didn't think about it. But this morning he was incredibly lethargic, keeping his head bowed down and sitting with his back paws very close to each other. It's really unsettling because the only other time he's acted like this was when my mom accidently overdosed him on antihistamines; he hasn't had anything but his regular (topical) skin meds in a long time.
Any advice, or similar experiences you could share? Thanks so much.

2007-09-12 07:52:46 · 18 answers · asked by oldwhatshername 3

There is a young man lives near me and he has a 5 month old English Bull Terrier. It's never on a lead but he won't let anyone pet it. Not only that but when it approached my dog as all puppies do, he snatched it up and smacked it across the nose.
When I asked him why his reply really shocked me. "I don't want it being friendly with other dogs".
The dog looks well cared for and is friendly, (or would be given the chance) but I hate to think how dangerous it will be in a few months time.
Friends have tried telling him he's doing wrong by the dog but he doesn't care! I tried and got a load of personal abuse thrown at me!

2007-09-12 07:25:01 · 33 answers · asked by willowGSD 6

Earliest appointment we could get with the Vet was tomorrow morning but I just want to get some opinions on whether or not this is probably round worm so I don't have to rush him to the Vet Hospital and wait for the appointment tomorrow morning... thanks to all who answer in advance

2007-09-12 07:18:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cos my mates dog has no legs and no matter how many times he calls it will never come to him. Even if he has treats it still just lays there. I dont him it must be deaf lol

2007-09-12 07:04:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

my gsd dog comes up to u and burps in your face so funny even though hes seven and done it all his life it still makes me smile

2007-09-12 07:03:03 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

My parents are in TN and when I went to visit I noticed the dog they keep outside is covered in fleas. He has very little hair left and the fleas are VERY visable and gourged. He seems to be getting thin as well because of it... anemic? They have very little money. Are there any home remedies that can be used? They give him weekly flea baths but it does not help, since he is outside.

2007-09-12 06:45:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am just wondering, when was the last time you were at an animal shelter? I was there today, dropping off a rescue at their clinic to have fixed. (I have to pick her up in 2 hours.)

When I was there, County Animal Control brought them in 3 stray dogs! They looked so scared and sad! It broke my heart!

Have you ever walked around and saw their animals? Do you realize how hard those folks work to insure the animals are socialized and healthy?

Anyone want to tell me your experiences or feeling?

2007-09-12 06:37:32 · 30 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6

2007-09-12 06:11:02 · 10 answers · asked by jason 1

than human? my dog(a golden) has very short breathe, i assume the heart beat is also faster or my dog has some problems?

2007-09-12 06:10:07 · 4 answers · asked by Eric C 4

2007-09-12 06:03:05 · 22 answers · asked by simonsays 1

2007-09-12 06:00:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, some one brought a puppy to work today that was just treated for scabbies yesterday. I was petting it before I knew it had them. Should I be worried about taking them home to my puppies. I washed my hands really good. But is it easily transmitted, like on your clothes and things like that?

2007-09-12 05:51:20 · 5 answers · asked by Nico 4

my dogs are not sick but i was wondering how can i tell if my dog has a fever? can i buy a thermometer and check when he/she is acting well and then when i think sick check and compare > would you have to insert it in the "rear" of the animal or could i buy one for the stomach ? just wanting some preventative info so i can tell better if my dog is running a tempature - thank you

2007-09-12 05:44:55 · 13 answers · asked by imissmahboo 4

I think most of these people are either too stupid or too young to be pet owners. If it is the latter, then where are the parents?

2007-09-12 05:34:56 · 32 answers · asked by sue B 3

would they cut his hair?????

shampoo him or treat him, weve shampooed him and are treatin him wif frontline.

but we need those fleas off of him.

2007-09-12 05:01:18 · 14 answers · asked by donut 1

2007-09-12 04:49:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not talking about strays or nuisance animals. What is the biggest reason people leave their pets?

2007-09-12 04:44:35 · 32 answers · asked by colebolegooglygooglyhammerhead 6

i've been trying to train her into eating specially formulated dog food but she just refuses to touch them. sometimes i include it to her canned dog food and she just plainly refuses it. its really frustrating because there are times she just wouldn't eat for up to 2 days unless I give her favorite food - which is chicken. i want to stop giving her chicken because she's overweight, 16lbs for an 8inch tall dog. its just so hard for me to do it because she would give me this soulful, sad look! im a pushover :(

any suggestions?

2007-09-12 04:20:31 · 10 answers · asked by lazeny 4

The problem is I cant get them to get along its always crazy in my house! The male chi hates the lab and my female ignores her until she gets to close and then she raises hell with him. The lab (Spirit) just wants to play and she is to big and I have to stay right on her so she doesnt try to play with them because she doesnt meant to but she could hurt them. I feel bad because most of the time spirit is in her kennel and its not fair to her. Any idea's on how I can get them all to get along together would be very helpful.

2007-09-12 04:19:42 · 4 answers · asked by Leslea S 2

I have a 8 month old boxer puppy, he is healthy, up on shots, worming, not running a temp, eating well.
I feed him Nature's Recipe Puppy made with Lamb & Rice. made with no beef , corn, wheat. no by-products. he has been on this for about 3 months.
My problem is that he has the squishy runs... it starts out hard and fine but then omg... he is house broke so thats not the problem.
I don't think he is absorbing what he needs with this food.
Shoud I take him back on to Purina's Puppy Chow (what he was on before) that has more fillers and junk? Is healthy (human thoughts,not what dogs really need) better or 90% of dogs do just fine on the good ole' stuff like Pedigree and Purina for years
Are the marketing ploys toward our thoughts and not just want a dog really needs.
I just want his system to calm down. The vet says he is fine, it just might be a food allergy.. might be the lamb???
Just need some thoughts
Thanks

2007-09-12 03:56:56 · 10 answers · asked by str8putter 4

help lz!!!!!!!

weve got fleas in our carpets can we not buy an insecticide carpet shampoo ???????????? to kill them?

please help

2007-09-12 03:51:24 · 10 answers · asked by donut 1

i just got a border collie puppy.i want to know how do i take care of my new puppy.
its only 5 weeks old now.
I NEED HELP!!!:(

2007-09-12 03:46:15 · 9 answers · asked by anna w 2

My almost 2 yr old Jack Russel/Papillion mix, has been pooping blood. This started about 3 weeks ago. She was also throwing up constantly, not eating,etc, so we took her to the vet immediately. They said she was a little dehydrated, and did tests, and ruled out parvo, something she swallowed, and did blood work on her, everything looked fine they said to change her diet to a bland meal. Well, it took a while for her pool to turn solid, and for her to get back to normal, she did. She is now done with her meds, and last night would not eat again, this mornign I saw some blood in her stool again, we do plan to take her to a vet, but what could possibly be wrong. I do not want to take her to have them tell me that she is fine again.

2007-09-12 03:36:34 · 15 answers · asked by Heather N 2

2007-09-12 03:29:28 · 13 answers · asked by susan s 2

i allways loved to have a dog but my parents don't let me!
my sister loved to have a cat and my parents let her!do u think if i ask them again for a dog do they let me to have it?
(my parents biggest problem was money and i found a web site that they help animals and they have pets for FREE!!
we chosed a cat for my sister in that web site and i know want a puppy for my self!)

2007-09-12 03:08:54 · 7 answers · asked by pn_dr 1

food more.Also mixed messages on letting him eat a boiled potato mashed in with his meat,i do mix other veg in his feed.
thanks.

2007-09-12 02:48:47 · 18 answers · asked by TREVOR K 1

pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeese im desperate canu help asap?

have tried frontline spraying, hoovering since last saturday still have them!!!!

i want to buy one and try it, woudl it work??? has any1 used this 2 kill flees ???

thanks

2007-09-12 00:06:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous