Dogs - October 2007

My two cats and my dog keep picking up fleas.Then my kids beds become infested.Iknow there are countless options,but none that work well for me.PLEEEESE HELP....thanks...

2007-10-26 05:27:50 · 14 answers · asked by james s 2

My Belgian Malinois (Mal-in-wah) has really dry skin down her back and near her tail. She keeps itching and chewing at it and I don't want her to get a "hot-spot"! I make sure I rinse all the soap out when I give her baths due to her sensitive skin. I have changed her dog food to Innova, which is supposed to be really holistic and healthy for your dog's skin and coat. I was also recommended to put an oil in her food once a day to help. So I think my next step is to change her shampoo. Does anyone have any ideas on a really good moisturizing shampoo for dogs?

2007-10-26 05:22:57 · 6 answers · asked by TLC♥1981 3

Would a dog that's mixed be included in these laws? For example, if someone had a dog that was like 60% Old English Bulldog and had like 10% pitbull in it would this dog be included in these "vicious" dog laws?

Personally I think the law is senseless, these dogs are not any more vicious, it's alla bout how people treat and socialize their dogs. Rotweillers, Can Corsos, German Shepards, Dobermans, none of these dogs are included in these laws and I would argue a Rotweiller could cause much more harm than a pitbull because of it's size. Just wondering if these laws would apply to a dog who had a small % of pitbull in him?

2007-10-26 05:20:26 · 16 answers · asked by chillinginchicago 2

2007-10-26 05:16:23 · 6 answers · asked by E A 1

I have a litter of 9 pups they are currently 3weeks old I have them in the house and I am having trouble keeping them clean and the area around them clean I had them on some outdoor carpet and was having to clean everday and its just got so soiled I had to pull it up. Now I have them on tile, its a disaster the poop and pee and walk all in it a smear it around. I up for any suggestions. I have never had this big of a problem but in the past I kept them outside. THIS IS MY LAST LITTER!!!

2007-10-26 05:16:20 · 11 answers · asked by soccergirlie1612 3

I'm treating my dog's ear infection with a drying cleansing agent and antibiotics. My vet said I'd I have better success if I could clip his ear flaps up so that the ears would stay dry. He said I'd be able to find something like that on the net. Does anyone know of a snood or something that would work? I've tried taping the ears up and all kinds of hair clips without success. Has anyone seen what my vet is referring to? Thanks!

2007-10-26 05:08:26 · 4 answers · asked by animatrix00001 1

This dog group is great, I have one issue that constantly comes up, and it constantly annoys me when I see it.

Many of you say do not breed, do not breed, do not breed, yet you still only respect dogs if they are pure bred.

Many of the dogs in kennels are mutts. So if you don't want people to breed their purebreds (because sooo many other dogs need a home), where are you going to get them from?

I get the feeling that no matter how responsible the breeder, this group still looks down on breeding one's dog, even though it needs to be done to further the bloodline or breed. The logic of "don't breed" makes no sense.

2007-10-26 05:02:44 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-26 04:54:59 · 27 answers · asked by cmarcolette 1

A friend notices that her dog is getting thinner even though she has not changed how much she feeds him. Propose three testable hypotheses to explain the dog’s weight loss..

2007-10-26 04:45:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

We want to breed our dog she six half month at the moment my husband wants to do it when she around one but i have said that is to young surely around 2/3 year old will be better

2007-10-26 04:43:17 · 18 answers · asked by karen_tatham 1

However, apparently the asker has blocked me and now I don't get the chance to read the full question nor read any of the information others shared in their answers. How can I learn new things from people who have different views from me if they won't allow me to even read what they have to say, let alone what the people answering them have to say?

2007-10-26 04:39:57 · 14 answers · asked by animal_artwork 7

two vets give me different answers on this. the fracture is 3 1/2 weeks old. the vet said she should heal fine without surgery.

2007-10-26 04:39:40 · 2 answers · asked by Laura S 1

This ? is in reference to a VERY GOOD ? posted yesterday

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArASX4JAp96UVhE9ltmL9Gjsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071025095801AAgOFFR&show=7#profile-info-nvPHccPbaa

Anyway, I wanted to further this thought with this....

As breeders, do you routinely keep some sort of control over the puppies you sell? (show dogs) Do you track and stay involved in the show careers, breedings and offspring? (hunting & agility dogs) Do you require certain training methods or involvement in the training process?

I am asking this of professional breeders because I was absolutely astonished at the level of "control" retained by the breeder over a dog once it is sold. (after reviewing the answers in yesterdays ?) I was involved in show horses and NEVER had anyone tell me i had to do certain things once I handed them thousands of dollars and put the animal in my name, it was my business? Is this really common in the dog industry???

2007-10-26 04:37:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

This website is in a foreign language! Can anyone tell me more about this dog?

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dlucille%2Bball%26ei%3DUTF-8%26js%3D1%26ni%3D20%26fr%3Dyfp-t-471%26b%3D101&w=227&h=260&imgurl=www.kennel-evermore.com%2Fphoto%2Fruths_lucille_ball_head_5v.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kennel-evermore.com%2Fior3.htm&size=10.8kB&name=ruths_lucille_ball_head_5v.jpg&p=lucille+ball&type=jpeg&no=120&tt=16,000&oid=a1e8cd0622802212&ei=UTF-8

2007-10-26 04:34:26 · 32 answers · asked by CaliGirl760 1

I want to get a dog but am so indecisive and wanted to know a little about a puggle. Do they shed a lot? B/c of their mixed breed do they tend to bark like a beagle? and are they basically healthy breed?

2007-10-26 04:24:22 · 16 answers · asked by mzr81004 2

I have a puppy and shes about 5 months old. She has the worst fleas. They are so bad shes starting to get sored and scabs all over her because she scratches her bites. I give her a flea bath everday and use a flea comb to comb them out but they just seem to be coming back. What is the best way to get rid of these fleas?

2007-10-26 04:19:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

how can i stop him from doing this. i already let him down for a wee before bed and once during the night. why has he started doing this?

2007-10-26 04:16:05 · 8 answers · asked by scary5 2

Will she take good care of the puppies & will letting her mate during her first heat/season stunt her growth?

2007-10-26 04:14:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-26 04:01:49 · 19 answers · asked by atheena m 1

My dog has bad skin allergies and seborrhea during certain times of the year. He loses a lot of his hair and gets hot spots from all the scratching. I bathe him in a medicated shampoo prescribed by the veterinarian (which I tend to think dries out his skin more), use a hot spot spray 2 or 3 times a day, and give him medicine daily. I have been keeping him in the house, but sometimes his smell is so bad that I have to spray air freshener all over the house.

2007-10-26 03:55:48 · 13 answers · asked by elaine 2

ok my chiwawa is losing hair on her eyes. but it wasnt there yesterday. and she has been scratching very vilently but i dont know. shes got some welts from where she scratch on her neck and stuff. do you think is mites or is it worse than that?

she just turned 2 about 4 weeks ago.

2007-10-26 03:45:58 · 2 answers · asked by someone 2

My brother's dog is 1-1/2 year old. He is not neutered and he's marking his territory in their house. If he gets him neutered will he stop or maybe slow down on the territory thing?

He is not neutered cause he is used as a hunting dog and my brother is afraid if he neuters him he will lose his edge at hunting....do you know anything about that?

2007-10-26 03:35:37 · 4 answers · asked by Jane Marple 7

2007-10-26 03:24:16 · 10 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

Our vet price for surgery is between 800 and 1200 if we have to pay it we will but we are looking for a lower price

2007-10-26 03:08:41 · 5 answers · asked by Bernie F 2

help!!! i need 2 know dis as it gets worrying , hes not always like this but it is doing my head in not knowing why he does it x

2007-10-26 03:08:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

For my breed, a Border Collie, I need a dog that can herd those sheep and do it well (instinct). My dog needs to be well structured in order to be able to do this job in the first place (confirmation).

To find a dog with these qualities, I will only work with a reputable breeder who is ensuring this sort of quality is within the lines (shows and works the lines they breed). I need my dog to do a particular job and not just do it, but do it well. It is rare to find something suitable in rescues and shelters, tho I am supportive of this, it is not something that can suit my needs at this time.

Why do people think that those who want a dog for a specific job are dog snobs? Why do some say people are "dog snobs" for insisting their working breed comes from proven lines so that it can actually do the job it was bred to do?

2007-10-26 02:56:51 · 26 answers · asked by Shadow's Melon 6

I am getting a puppy from a breeder who appears to be a good breeder, but there is a statement in her sales contract that is giving me troubles. Here it is: "if at anytime the buyer can not keep his/her puppy, the puppy is not to be put into a rescue, but given back to the breeder at no charge".

I know a good breeder would never let their puupy end up in a rescue but giving the puppy back the the breeder at no charge seems kind of cheap. A lot of breeder at least buys back the dog for the price it was sold. Would you sign this?

2007-10-26 02:49:41 · 23 answers · asked by Kat I 1

I have a 5 month old Saint and another Saint that is a year and a half. We feed both of them at 8:30 in the morning and at 8:30 at night. The puppy has woken me up early maybe once or twice this week by gagging and maybe puking up a little whitish frothy something. Then she lays back down and sleeps untill I feed her, and has no problem with her food or the rest of the day. She did this this week and also a couple times maybe a month ago. She is on nutro natural controled growth, and our house is pretty much puppy-proofed, though the only reason we let her sleep outside of her crate now is because she is well behaved and doesnt get into anything. What could make her do this? Do I need to take her to the vet?

2007-10-26 02:48:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for a site where i can buy a puppie in the ashington northumberland

2007-10-26 02:42:05 · 21 answers · asked by Miss Pink 1

and he had an empty baggy tucked in his color, with a little piece parsley or something in it. Do you think shes pregnant?

2007-10-26 02:41:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous