Dogs - October 2007

we had to get rid of our dog for a lot of reasons. but now we are stuck with fleas in our house --YUCK!
i am trying to find someway to get rid of them naturally because i have a 4 y/o and an 11 month old running/crawling around.
if i heat my house up past 90 degrees will this kill them?
what else can i do if not?
thanks!

2007-10-27 14:39:22 · 17 answers · asked by 3 girls call me mommy 5

2007-10-27 14:37:40 · 7 answers · asked by Jorjor 6

I've been feeding my 6 months old dachshund Pedigree Puppy Formula, but he does wag his tails, get happy, or has a healthy appetite, he just eats because he is hungry, I've tried science diet, purina puppy chow, purina ONE, and Iams, none worked, what should I add to my puppy's food to make it more yummy???

2007-10-27 14:37:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 6 month old dog and he still squats while urinating. That is normal, right?

2007-10-27 14:32:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dogs dont' have fleas but contracted tapeworms from eating a flea infested dead squirrel they found on the trail. I wonder how the tape worm egg got into the flea.
Does anyone know how wild animals, coyotes, squirrels, etc. thrive with a tapeworm? Are some animals immune to tapeworms? My dogs were ravenous until treated. How do wild animals cope?
My dogs were treated with 5 tablets of 34mg Praziquantel and were drinking water all day - seemed very dehydrated. Is this one of the side effects?

2007-10-27 14:12:58 · 3 answers · asked by ava 2

What are their temperments? I assume they are very active dogs from their herding background.

2007-10-27 14:08:51 · 2 answers · asked by Tiffany 4

I want a dog that is small and don't bight dose any one now any good dogs. of should I just get a fish tank.....
plz help me

2007-10-27 14:04:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My two dogs have fleas... I used store brand flea medication (the liquid stuff u put on their necks) and they had a crazy reaction to it, So I have been bathing them everyday with mild flea shampoo and nothing seems to work. I don't want to try any insecticide because one is also nursing. What else is there to do? I hate seeing them scratch.

2007-10-27 14:01:03 · 8 answers · asked by Sara 1

I heard chicken bones can splinter and form sharp, spikely pieces. Are there other bones to avoid because they may hurt the dogs?

2007-10-27 13:50:22 · 18 answers · asked by hottotrot1_usa 7

My neighbors dogs keep crapping in my yard we live in a community were your dog is supose to be on a leash or in a fenced yard. I have talked to them several times all they say is sorry, but then at night they let them out again . I rent so I asked my landlord what to do and he said if its a problem to call the pound that there's really nothing they can do . I don't want to call the pound beacuse they will know it was me. So what would you do? I have to live next to these people.

2007-10-27 13:37:09 · 14 answers · asked by k.dahman 2

I took her to the vet and they gave some ear mite treatment to put in her ears twice a day. He also gave us some cleaning solution to put in her ear. We dug out alot of junk that was black and stringy. Is that ear mites?

2007-10-27 13:32:50 · 3 answers · asked by T 3

Today, I got a new dog from a shelter. He's jack russel terrier. Tough, strong guy at age 6. I have a green-cheek-conure at home... and he's the WORLD to me. I swore if that guy hurts my bird, he's going back to the pound. I know it sounds cruel... and I hate MYSELF for thinking that way - but it's just how much I love my conure. Believe me, he's practically my son.
I'm quite aware of the breed's history - how they were "created" to hunt alongside horses for fox, rabbits, etc. The trait has carried on through the generations, and the terrier group is still interested in small animals - such as birds.
Are there shock collars that will deliver a small jolt to him {nothing harming} just to let him know that if he goes near Boona {my conure} it's bad? Are there shockers that can go off once he's crossed a specific point?
How can I train Kona - my dog - to stay away from my bird? I have mice, too, but I'm not too concerned because they're always in their cage.

Thanks. :)

2007-10-27 13:25:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-27 13:22:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

After i walk her, after she eats, after almost anything she'd lie down and start licking and nipping her paws as if she's trying to get it spotless clean! I dont know what this means or how i should respond to it. I really need help with this one. thanks!

2007-10-27 13:22:48 · 16 answers · asked by CDM 2

If you pay to "adopt" a dog, can that be written off at tax time?
I was told that it was like a donation, because you are giving money to a non profit organization.
Just curious.

2007-10-27 13:11:45 · 10 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7

i might be getting a puppy. we are going to go look at them tomorrow. i want to htink of names. there is 2 males 3 females. not every day names. no fido or angle no nono. something erotic, but elegant, something unique, but sane. just throw out options. i may use it, i may not, i will let you knwo. i don't know what colors and what not. they are shar pei/ australian shepherd. they are from a australian shepherd resuce. i also want to know if there are ways to tell a puppy thjat wil be more laid back and trainable. or if its just wing it.

2007-10-27 13:07:27 · 21 answers · asked by LilliSeptember 3

Where trying to cage train my puppy but eveytime we leave him we come back to him yelping, and he peed everywhere, even pooped, I need help, what do I do? Also he always shakes, even If its 90 degrees out, whats wrong? He is a male chiweenie, thank you alot!

2007-10-27 13:00:06 · 15 answers · asked by Genevieve 3

This is far & above past experiences with pups.

2007-10-27 12:49:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fiance got her a few years ago, in addition to the dog I already had. We have added 2 more dogs to the fam, but Jeanine (border collie mix) is becoming vicious. She has put my basset/beagle in the hospital twice-because Maggie was going near her toys. $400 in er visits.

We decided to split them up until we can figure out what to do. Jeanine has been at my mom's house for a few weeks, but today she tried to kill her Rat Terrier (Jimmy).. so it couldn't be a "female thing" between the dogs.

Obedience training wouldn't help this! I don't know what would.

2007-10-27 12:39:35 · 36 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2

I dont think anyone can be as niave as this dude!!
http://www.expotv.com/videos/reviews/18/dog-food-by-ol-roy/96348

2007-10-27 12:35:41 · 17 answers · asked by Jorjor 6

What are their temperments like? Is it true they are gentle giants? Are they as short lived as Great Danes? Please, no web sites. I don;t want to read about them, I would like personal experiences please.

2007-10-27 12:35:33 · 3 answers · asked by Deborah S 5

2007-10-27 12:35:15 · 5 answers · asked by Mark L 2

she kept on scratchin so i looked down there and there is some up there and the is blood up there too ..
i have treated her with frontline and everything else what do i do

2007-10-27 12:31:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which dogs to you guys are the cutest?? In your opinion?

a west highland white terrier
yorkshire terrier
cairn terrier

2007-10-27 12:25:03 · 8 answers · asked by ~Super_Ginger~ 4

is there a substitute for dog toothpaste

2007-10-27 12:16:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister has a male and female, the b**** dog has just had its first litter. She keeps them in the kitchen, since there is no outhouse or other spare room to keep them in her home. I'd suggest the garden, but she has no shed or kennel.

My question is, though the dogs have always been good around her two sons - one 3, other 5 - will the female be far more likely to go for them now she is with litter?

Obviously I know she will be protective if they approach through mother's instinct, But will she be more snappy and aggressive anyway even if they are in the same vicinity as her?

Is there any advice you can share? Would be much appreciated.

2007-10-27 12:09:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

threw up.

what should i do?

2007-10-27 12:06:23 · 3 answers · asked by abbey 1

2007-10-27 12:03:40 · 6 answers · asked by crazydominican93 1

Do some of you have experience with these types of dogs?
If you do, can you give me some information about these dogs!
I would really appriciate if ya'll gave me some information!!!
Please don't give me information from the internet!!!!
I want to learn information so I can convience my parent to buy me a dog!!!
♥Thanks for your help!!!♥

2007-10-27 11:57:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know it sounds funny, but here's the situation: I have 2 labs, they are litter mates and are just over 1 yr old (females). They don't ride very well in the car...get all neurotic and stuff. I've never seen a dog that didn't like to go for a ride! These guys get NUTS! They literally lose their minds, their tummies and their bowels! And all over the back seat of my car! My real question is, does anyone have any suggestions? We've tried taking them down the block, several times a day, trying to get them used to the car...no such luck. Help!

2007-10-27 11:55:18 · 7 answers · asked by Carri 2