Dogs - September 2007

I have an 8wk old pug puppy and I think she is constipated...she hasnt pooed all day yesterday, and nothing today either...A few days she had diarrhea, and the vet told me to put her on a bland diet (boiled chicken and boiled rice), for a few days... also she started her de-wormer meds yesterday..the vet said this will give her diarrhea, but i think it has done the opposite..what should i do.. she has been sleeping a lot today ((But that could be cuz she had such a busy day yesterday, and was up half the nite whining))...she ate her food but way slower than usual...What should i do to help her poo

2007-09-08 05:55:53 · 7 answers · asked by Dior's Mama 2

We have a lot of dogs and it seems that the meat bees are attracted to their food. Most of the dogs that we have are puppies, and I do not want them to get hurt.

2007-09-08 05:33:54 · 6 answers · asked by Missy O 1

If dogs in general are as expensive to take care of as some insist, then the question must be raised, "Are many dogs better off sitting in pounds and shelters waiting to be euthanized instead going to tight-budget middle class homes?"

Many people that own dogs are found to be rather obsessive, and their voices get heard most when it comes to dog ownership.Alot of policies and laws have been changed to fit these obsessive dog owners request. Many of these owners don't realize that they are actually hurting more dogs than they are helping. Many people love dogs though it has to be understood that dogs are just animals. You cannot put the same value of life on a dog as you would a human life. Human life is immensely more valuable than an animals. An illustration to reveal this goes along these lines," In a burning house a dog and man are trapped.You only have enough time to save one. Who do you save? If you were rationally sane you would choose to save the man."

2007-09-08 05:21:52 · 13 answers · asked by Red Rage 1

My family wants to get a dog but we don't know what we need to do besides feed it!

2007-09-08 05:11:43 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

About a year ago we had to dog steps for our dog who just turned 14 years old. It was getting difficult for him to get into the car and on the couch. he's a good sized dog and when he was younger he could jump straight up and land with all 4 feet on the dinng room table. about 30 inches(.75m). he uses them, but you can tell he'd rather not.

2007-09-08 05:04:37 · 8 answers · asked by John r 6

My neighbor is trying to sue us because out chow dog bit her inside our home. I held the dog back and she only suffered a superifical wound. No blood, she is now threating to put a lein on everything we own if we get the chow back after the 10 days observation at the animal shelter. The dog is always behind a fenced yard and for some reason has always hated this woman. She is black we are white, and she stated my dad has trained the dog to hate black people, which is not true.The chow dog had always had a hatred for black people, dont know why? I know this sounds crazy but it is true. Please advise me does she have a chance of winning if she sues us. We have offered to pay for her tetanus and doctor bill. But like I said the wound was minor. She has turned this into a racial thing, and we have always been friends since she moved in. My dad is prejudicious but me and my mom are not. We cant control my dad he wants the dog back but me and my mom do not. Does she have a good case?

2007-09-08 04:50:02 · 13 answers · asked by cwalthall100 1

2007-09-08 04:40:02 · 21 answers · asked by Just for Laughs 4

Are mutts essentially hassel-free when it comes to particular foods and yearly vaccinations?

I'm looking for a dog that is easy to manage and I've heard mutts are easier to care for than breed dogs. Is this true?

2007-09-08 04:37:04 · 18 answers · asked by Red Rage 1

I walked in my room and she has gotten blood on my bed spread. I checked her out and finally figured out she had bit her tongue. Is there anything I can do to ease her pain till it heals? Would getting softer food help in the mean time or am I just worried for nothing?

2007-09-08 04:25:38 · 19 answers · asked by Newlywed06 2

I have a Korean Jindo. She gave birth today to 2 newborn puppies. Her stomach is very baggy and big. Will she continue to have her puppies up to one week? She keeps on scratching the floor and spinning in circles. Is this normal for a pregnant dog? Should I be worried? Thank you in advance

2007-09-08 04:21:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-08 03:58:14 · 12 answers · asked by AR2daHizzay 1

Hey! My 7 week old golden keeps on biting everything. I think he's teething but I'm not sure, what should I do? Do pet stores sell those pig skin things for dogs to chew that are suitable for puppys? Please help. Thanks.

2007-09-08 03:43:40 · 11 answers · asked by Victoria H 1

2007-09-08 03:24:57 · 23 answers · asked by marm212 5

2007-09-08 02:52:42 · 29 answers · asked by OOO! I know! I know! 5

2007-09-08 02:39:13 · 10 answers · asked by the inquirer 1

hi i took my 4 month baby chihuahua out this morning and found white worms in his poop i was shocked since i just took him to the vet on tues.and they said he was clean...what can i get him that i can give him and my other female chihuahua myself that not lot of money...thanks

2007-09-08 02:28:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

my puppy always follows me around and likes to sleep beside me.. like right now it's sleeping beside my feet as I'm on the computer.. I only got him like 3 days ago though so does it love me or do all puppies do that?!

2007-09-08 02:28:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been training at home with my dog for Rally and Im young and when we enter after months of training this will be first. She American Cocker Spaniel. If you think I should take classes how can I convince my parents? Thank u

2007-09-08 02:21:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-08 02:16:52 · 3 answers · asked by sugarplums 1

My 10 week old golden retriever is really cute, and sweet. I love her a lot, but about 3 or 4 times a day she just goes into these chewing modes where she bites everyone in our house cause she wants something to chew on. She bites our ankles, hands and whatever she can reach. We tell her NO! or NO BITE! but it doesnt work. Last night she riped a hole in my jeans. I'm taking her to a puppy class at petsmart on sunday, but I want to know how to help her with her problem. We often give her toys to chew on, but then she drops it and goes for us again.

All answers welcome!

2007-09-08 02:13:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Me, I'm going with a friend to see a weinner dog show in the park, they are dressing them up for a contest!

2007-09-08 02:01:18 · 12 answers · asked by Dianne L 4

Our family's shepherd has been acting odd the last few weeks, he is becoming more aggressive nipping at the kids, chasing cars and and acting as if he doesnt know who we are until he right on top of us. He has never acted this way before and has always been gentle and calm. Should i be worried for him?

2007-09-08 01:57:18 · 4 answers · asked by grnigirl1999 2

My female dog is in season for the third time and she is weeing all over the place no matter how many times we take her for walks.

We thought she might have had an water infection, so we took her to the vets and he said she hasn't........

It is getting out of control she is weeing all over the house, does anybody have any ideas what is going on??????

2007-09-08 01:26:29 · 12 answers · asked by ஐ♥Wench T-C-B 2ஐ♥ 5

It's 8 years old and is not taking food. He is able to keep his legs down. Please help.

2007-09-08 01:20:21 · 9 answers · asked by Nithya 2

Will moving a pup to an channel island make it poorly?? we sold a pup to a guy who lives on the channel island and he emailed me saying it's really poorly and it might not make it??
It had a clean bill of health when we had it, and all the other pup's are ok.
my dog had a litter of 8 and all the other seem to be fine.
He wants to us to pay all vet bill's what do we do?

2007-09-08 01:03:37 · 11 answers · asked by paula h 2

My labradoodle has the best temperment ever. He got out of the car at the beach with my parents. A moment later an Akita had charged at him and attacked him. My dad tried to hold the Akita so it could do my dog no further damage. The owners of the attacking dog yelled at my dad saying he was strangling the dog. My mum pointed out that the dog had bitten our dog. The man shrugged and said "dog's will be dog's". The man also stated his dog would attack ALL other dogs. When he took his dog he said quite clearly "good boy". My parents took my dog to the vets and was examed. He had suffered several puncture wounds and a cut across his inner thigh, the Akita had also punctured part of the muscle. My dog just turned 10 months yesterday, the day of the attack. What I want to know is why on earth did the man praise the dog?? I cried most of last night, the very thought of my puppy being harmed in anyway made me feel physically sick! He was supposed to be going to his dog training today!!

2007-09-07 22:33:05 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found out about a Bull Mastiff that was abandoned at a nearby vet's office. The girlfriend of my friend's brother took him to the vet to get his shots. When they called the girl to pick him up she wouldn't answer the phone. Hondo has been at the vet's office for two weeks (at $13 per day). My friend told me about Hondo since she knew we are wanting a Masiff. My boyfriend and I went to the vet today to see Hondo and maybe bring him home. We were told that Hondo came in the office to get his rabies shot and we'd be paying for that. We'd also have to pay for some other shot they gave him plus the 2 weeks worth of boarding The total came to $175. Supposedly, Hondo will be put to sleep very soon unless he gets a new home. Should we really have to pay someone elses bill? Can't they go after her for that money? Especially when they just want to get rid of the dog and we were willing to take him off their hands?

2007-09-07 19:51:47 · 17 answers · asked by Fulita 4

Right now shes acting sleepy thoue .

2007-09-07 19:00:09 · 12 answers · asked by abby 1

Like a rice recipe or nutrionally balanced dish?

Thanks : )

2007-09-07 18:06:11 · 4 answers · asked by Miss.Understanding 3

I tried Innova wet food because my chihuahua doesn't like to eat dry all day, but it's a bit too mushy (I thought it would be chunkier). So I'd prefer she just stick with dry food in general.

I was wondering about the size of the dog food, though. Sometimes I wonder if kibble is a bit too hard, though I know it helps clean the teeth. What does Innova dog food look like, and do you think it's ok for a chihuahua's tiny teeth?

Thanks : )

2007-09-07 18:01:37 · 4 answers · asked by Miss.Understanding 3