Dogs - October 2007

My labrador retriever has a problem with urinary incontinence. She has been on a couple different meds with negligible results. She still pees when she sleeps. We have resigned ourselves to having to keep her in doggie diapers for the rest of her life. This isn't so bad--she's energetic and eats well, so it doesn't seem to affect her too much. But the odor is OVERWHELMING. Is there something like a pill I can give her to remove the urine odor before it hits the diaper?

2007-10-13 11:09:14 · 12 answers · asked by Aunt_Etty 3

I am watching a friends dogs this weekend. She feeds a holistic natural canine formlua by Bench and Field. It says it uses "free range chicken" and the ingredients contain chicken meal, ground brown rice, whole ground barely, chicken, dried beet pulp and other vegis and fruit like dehydrated apples and blueberries.

Does anyone use this food or know anything about it?

2007-10-13 11:04:16 · 10 answers · asked by ♥ Liz ♫ 6

Currently I feed my dog Innova EVO and my 3 three cats Wellness. I have heard and read that it is better to rotate foods for animals. Now does this mean to switch brands or flavors every few months? And, is this the same for cats as well as dogs? Responses from folks with experience would be great. I want to make sure my animals are as healthy as can be. I don't mind spending the money on these pricey foods, as long as I am doing the best thing for my animals.

Thanks in advance!

2007-10-13 11:01:58 · 13 answers · asked by skull_rebel 2

2007-10-13 10:33:36 · 24 answers · asked by br00klyn guy 1

I asked this question a few days ago and really did not get the answers I was looking for (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkzlHV.rFPykSiwsA.TPuVLsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071011111712AA1zefw)

So, I will post it again in hopes of getting your opinions:

I am new to YA and the dog section and have been reading how many people do not recommend Fort Dodge vacccines.

I am going to school to be a veterinarian technician and would like to learn more about this issue. I am concerned!! My pets receive vaccines from Fort Dodge!! All opinions, literature, websites, etc. are welcome!

Thank you!!

2007-10-13 10:18:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mamma dog isn't feeding her babies like she shuould be. Now the puppies are getting very weak and close to death. Please tell me the best kind of milk to give them and how many times a day to feed them. HELP ME!!!!! I need to know asap because 1 puppy has alread died!! So PLEASE answer this call for HELP.

2007-10-13 09:57:31 · 12 answers · asked by San Juanita P 1

And why?

I feed my dog Innova, one of the best out there. He used to eat Iams at the shelter. When I switched him, the difference was just incredible. His coat was better, he slimmed down, and he doesn't have as weak a stomach any more.

2007-10-13 09:48:12 · 33 answers · asked by Judgerz 6

I have a 8 month old Pomeranian, and when he's left alone he gets upset and pees in my shoes, and tears stuff apart. We recently starting putting him in a crate when we're away and at night. I feel so bad, he looks really unhappy. Do you think crating your dog is mean? Should I stop doing it? What are some alternatives to crating? Thanks!!

2007-10-13 09:46:07 · 17 answers · asked by Mandie 2

Well I have 2 Shih tzu's... And I want to know what they are allergic to so I know what not to feed them or let them have.

2007-10-13 09:41:21 · 5 answers · asked by Kimomo 2

We are having a thunderstorm. My yellow lab is terrified she normaly hates them but this one is shaking our house, its pouring rain, and theres lightning. Right now shes under the computer desk by my legs. How can I cheer her up?

2007-10-13 09:21:50 · 16 answers · asked by Joey Crawford is love 6

I have two black labs and they both are very strong and like to pull me while out for walks. I keep hearing about choke collars but I am unsure of them because they look like they hurt. But I'm also hearing that it doesn't actually hurt them. Is this true? Do they help in leash training? Any other ideas that might help in leash training? Thanks!

2007-10-13 09:21:49 · 15 answers · asked by hopesation 1

2007-10-13 09:13:09 · 4 answers · asked by truegemeni 1

I finally got my pup to the vet, she said it was flea allergens, and since he's weakened by the flea saliva a bacteria infection and yeast has grown. I just administered advantage that the vet gave me to my dog, and now I'm just wondering what I can do to treat my house as well, asides from vaccuming often and using borax on the carpet and lawn. I also have wooden and tile floors, can the eggs survive there too? Also, when I get rid of the fleas and his allergic reaction settles down, will that also get rid of the bacteria&yeast infection, or atleast make it easier to get rid of, or will he need another few strong doses of medication to get rid of those? I probably should've asked the vet these things, but I was sort of brain dead from waking up at 6 A.M. If I can't get any answers here I'll call her tomorrow, thanks.

2007-10-13 09:10:21 · 4 answers · asked by crzycoookies 2

I walk my 7 year old 55 pound labrador retriever/border collie mix three times a day. 45 minutes twice a day then 20 minutes the third walk. is this enough walking for my dog? or how much longer should i walk her?

2007-10-13 09:02:23 · 13 answers · asked by Erikka 2

I just want to know if i have to make it so he wont see anything while hes in the cage and im sleeping?

2007-10-13 08:53:53 · 11 answers · asked by Judy C 1

About a week ago i bought home a australian shepherd puppy...

well the problem is, is that awhile ago my moms ragdoll cat got fleas from wondering outside and he brought them into the house and has been there ever since. now my puppy has them and she is only 9 weeks old.

We are moving in about 2 weeks and i dont want ANY fleas getting to the new house.

What can i do with the puppy? Since she is only 9 weeks old i dont know what i can do to kill the fleas before we get to the new house and keep them off.

same with the cat since hes coming too and i think he has some fleas as well.


---And do fleas live in furniture?

2007-10-13 08:39:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know, I know I have dipped my toes into the controversal topic of dog vaccines!

1) What vaccines do you vaccinate your dog(s) for? WHY?
2) What vaccines would you never vaccinate your dog(s) for? WHY?
3) Do you vaccinate annually?

People, this is a question asking for everyones opinion. Please, no thumbs downs or even thumbs ups! Let us all share our thoughts in an unbiased way.

Thank you ahead of time for your maturity!

2007-10-13 08:31:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My chihuahua keeps scratching his ear so much that there's a bald spot. But he only scratches one ear (on the back OUTSIDE not the inside). The other ear is OK.

it couldn't be fleas because he was given flea drops and flea bath.

I heard that if it were ear mites he'd be scratching the inside and that there would be oozing coming out of his ear but neither happens. Plus I have another chihuahua that doesn't scratch her ears..... don't ear mites infest nearby pets also?

So it couldn't be ear mites could it?????

2007-10-13 08:27:15 · 12 answers · asked by Go Baby Baby 1

Neighbor's dog lost a lot of weight over the past several months and has large dry patches of skin that looks rough like the cracked desert ground, but it's dark colored. He has been on meds for worms, but could something else be wrong?

2007-10-13 08:09:55 · 4 answers · asked by la451 2

My bullmastiff ***** is 16 week old, and therefore at what age will she breakdown/come in season???????????????

2007-10-13 07:14:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

No lecturing please, I don't want to feed my dog kibble anymore. She has very high quality organic kibble but it's still not good enough.

So I was thinking about this;

Breakfast -
Puppy/Goats milk, and a small amount of rice (or whatever other cereals) with whatever supliments she needs, if she should have them.

Dinner - Cooked/Raw (still unsure about this) meat meal in the evenings with a bit of vegetable pulp and half a tea spoon of fish oil?

and a couple calcium treats mid day sinse she is still a puppy and very active.


Any reccomendations or alterations? I'm worried about checking with my vet, as for one, they have Sceince Plan in the waiting room and 2. they charge £15 for a meeting which is a rip off if all I'm gonna get told is lies about "balance". I don't belive in balance, childrens' meals aren't balanced to the letter and an animal wouldn't measure out his portions and vitamins in the wild.

2007-10-13 07:05:53 · 12 answers · asked by Goldengirl 4

I took my yorkie to the vet today and the vet told me that he has fleas! I almost died! I know dogs get fleas, but I was surprised that mine had them. He's not an outside dog, but when I went out of town last weekend, my co-worker baby sat for me. So that, I assume is where he got them from. My co-worker has 4 dogs (3 Rotties and a Maltese) and 3 cats. I was devastated! I had applied the Frontline to him last month and I thought he was protected. I guess not. All I want to know is how can I get rid of them, and how harmful are they to my dog and to me??

2007-10-13 07:01:53 · 27 answers · asked by Andrea H 7

Received the sad story of this dog's demise in an email. I was stunned and wondered how many other dog owners were unaware of this situation.

See http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp

2007-10-13 06:53:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had my australian shepherd for about a week now... i tried to put her in her crate the first night but she cried so she has been sleeping in my bed with me. Until last night... she cried so LONG so LOUD i didnt get an hour of sleep and when i did finally wake up my head was under the pillows and now my neck muscles hurt.

How in the world can i get my puppy to stop crying? other then time.. because i know time heals everything.. but it wont be healing my neck!!!

HELP!!!!!!!! X (

2007-10-13 06:02:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-13 05:46:08 · 7 answers · asked by lauren s 5

My poor puppy is sick. Last night he had pudding like poop and woke up 2x to go outside (not like him). He ate and drank. This morning he was very lethargic and his poop was like water. He wouldn't eat his breakfast. Then he vomited and was groaning so I took him to the vet. He wasn't dehydrated but they wanted to put him on an IV as a precaution. They are doing tests etc. He is on wellness dry food only and has had 2 sets of shots. He has been very closely supervised and hasn't eaten anthing to foreign other than grass. I did catch him with a roll of packing tape and he had chewed some of the paper on the inside of the roll. I have to pick him up at 2 and take him to the emergency care clinic because the vet is closing. Could this be the result of an upset stomach or is it definitely serious?

2007-10-13 05:35:37 · 10 answers · asked by Dukesmom 2

I understand there has to be breeding of some sort or our beloved best friends would be extinct.
But even reputable breeders need to be regulated at this rate....

10 to 12 MILLION dogs and cats are euthanized annually.

192,308 per week

27,473 every 24 hours

25% are PURE- BRED

http://www.sniksnak.com/stop_s-n.html

2007-10-13 05:14:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog just gave birth to ONE puppy on September the 27th. He's only 2 weeks old and i was wondering when I should go bring him to the vet. Do i need to get him a birth certificate? And if so, when. Also when should he go get his shots?

2007-10-13 05:12:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog has chewed off some of the fur on her tail. She is itching terribly. I can't afford a vet bill right now. What shall I do?

2007-10-13 05:11:26 · 5 answers · asked by xena32 1

Good Morning everyone!
It is a lovely Saturday Today!
Yesterday's topic was about giving presents to your dog, showing your dog that you appreciate them. All of you gave your dogs presents and who doesn't??
Daily Dog Photo: http://www.dogsledadventure.com/jon_picts_018.jpg
Todays Topic: Designer Dogs
What do YOU think of designer dogs?
Are you one of those people against them or with them?
Explain your answer.
**Extra Topic: Stray Dogs
You see a stray dog, no collar, no nothing. What do you do?
Leave it alone? Bring it with you in your home? Take it to the shelter?
Please share any personal experiences and knowledge!

"I have always thought of a dog lover as a dog that was in love with another dog."
- James Thurber~

2007-10-13 05:03:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous