Dogs - November 2007

I have an almost 2 year old female pit bull. she is the most wonderful dog. she sleeps with me and always finds a way to get on the recliner with me. She gets along with my 3 other dogs and 3 cats and even though I've tried to keep her socialized she is animal aggressive, always has been. I have a fenced yard and walk her in the evenings. Recently, she lunged and snapped at a friend and wouldn't stop. It was like a totally different dog, really aggressive. I'm afraid she's become people aggressive. She is BIG, about 85 lbs. What would happen if she ever got loose? I thought about humane euthanization and being there with her at the end, but that thought makes me sick. However, if I take her to a shelter, I don't want her to spend a few weeks in a cage only to have them euthanize her all alone without me there. I thought about adoption but I can't be sure she'll be taken care of and not abused or fought. I don't know what to do. please help.

2007-11-01 08:28:48 · 33 answers · asked by cathead 3

I dont know if my dog is in heat. She's not bleeding but her private is all swallon and her teats are big and kinda hard. but i need to know if she's in heat or not. thank you for all of your answers

2007-11-01 08:25:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 4 dogs, 1 cat.. and I also pay for my moms dogs vet visits. In the last month I have spent $600 in vet bills. 3 of the dogs are due for their annual. My vet is very pricey, but I feel odd asking if I can get a discount. Should I? Is this common?

*I would have never ended up with this many animals.. but in the past year I have homed 2 emaciated dogs that were roaming my neighborhood.

2007-11-01 08:21:27 · 13 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2

See i had this dog Deja and well i was very attached to her. In august Deja died, she was hit by a car. So i got a puppy as a gift, only this is a bad puppy... i tried crate training and she enjoys sleeping in her own feces.... so we got a gate for the kitchen and she climbs over it... she's constantly in the toilet or shower licking the crap out of everything and pees everywhere... im at wits end.... theres always yelling in my house because everyone is yelling at her all the time she is like the **** machine from hell she refuses to **** outside and it really gets frustrating.
Please help me by giving me some advice on how to train my dog.

2007-11-01 08:11:45 · 4 answers · asked by theoneuenvy 1

Ok I have 2 dogs one is a 90 pound pit bull that walks like a gem on his leash...the other is a 40 pound mutt that is out of control......I have tryed everything, no pull harness, choker collars, water bottle, air in a can...A women I work with her dog has a 3 in one training collar it is a spray, a beep and then a shock....I am at my witts end with our walks...I take them out earlier am when there is no one out and late at night...It is getting colder so 2 walks 1 per each is out of questions..does anyone have any posisitve experience with these type of collars..

2007-11-01 07:50:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need do tknow about differnt types of dogs and i really need to know about them right now

2007-11-01 07:49:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

He uses the pads most of the time. Then he will use different parts of the house. So I add a pad there, but he finds another place. I never yell at him for it, so he doesn't try to hide while he's doing it. But I can never catch him in the act and don't know what to do if I did.

2007-11-01 07:35:34 · 6 answers · asked by nyc 1

I have two dogs that are 1 and 2 years old. They are with me in the house most of time. I work at home so they are used to my routine. Every other week, my stepkids are here. The dogs enjoy them, but they do things they NEVER do when the kids are not here. They chew up things, pee on the rugs even after being outside or going for walks, and try to get out of the yard. They only do these things when the kids are here. The kids play with them and treat them well, so I don't understand this behavior. Help!

2007-11-01 07:34:53 · 30 answers · asked by socalgal 2

I got my dog about three months ago from a shelter and had him potty trained in one week! HE was so good, i even left him out in the house when i went to work and he never pottied or tore into anything once! Now all of the sudden he is using the bathroom everywhere!!!! He goes while I am at work, and even when i am in the house with him. he's not sick, i have him on the same potty schedule that I have for the past three months, and im not gone any more than usual. Not only id he going potty in the house, but when i get home he has chewed something or gotten into something almost every day! What is going on and how do i fix it! I am moving into a new house in 2 months thats is carpeted, unlike my current hardwood flooors. I CAN NOT have him going potty all over my new house! HELP!

2007-11-01 06:11:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 7 week pregnant b1tch and after ringing the vet this morning they told me i could use frontline......when i went to pick it up later this evening a different vet told me i cant use it till she has been lactating for 2 weeks,they didnt offer any more advice apart from to say de flea the cat!can anyone advise me as to what i can/cant use and how best to keep her free from fleas. thanks

2007-11-01 06:03:18 · 10 answers · asked by kaz e 1

My dog keeps eating my rabbits!!!! (I'm not joking) ... what the hell do i do to stop her!!!!! and yes I have tried keeping them seperate and yes the rabbits are kept in secure pens but she's quite a strong dog and just scares them to death if she can't get them ... help!!!!

2007-11-01 06:01:37 · 15 answers · asked by Taz 2

I am looking for a family dog and was curious if any of you dog experts might have a suggestion. We have two kids ages 6,7. We have a fenced yard and are considering getting a dog. We need one that is good with children, trainable, and doesn't shed or drool too much - it would help if it could be taught to play fetch - the kids would love that. Not particular as to pure bred or not - am happy to search the pound and rescue one, but have nowhere to start as to what breed or breed-combination would best suit our needs. Any insight is appreciated - thanks!

2007-11-01 06:00:54 · 16 answers · asked by mariposa 1

I incurred a wound due to my dog's bite (on my point finger). It bled but i cleansed it with running water immediately. Then had wound medication. After a day the wound area feels numb and seems sore. But on the 2nd day, the sore lessened but the numbness is still there. Other than this wound area numbness, i feel perfectly well.

Does this mean i have to visit my local doctor ASAP? How many anti-rabies shots do i have to undergo?

2007-11-01 05:52:20 · 24 answers · asked by ladyoutdoor73 2

When we bought the lab 1 1/2 months ago, we went through a highly reputated vet and the best in town(Jammu, India). He told us there are no problems keeping a pet, he told us these things-:

Will puppy train in 2days with this method- eed him on papers and dont let him go out of it till he relieves both the things.

Didnt tell us any single word about speration anxiety.
We researched a lot about dogs, gaurd dogs.We chosed Gsd, went in his office and he convinced us that labs are better than gsd's and guaard dogs.
Now he's ignoring us.

I love my Labrador but on these promises dad bought the pet, but the amount of problems he's creating... i have researched many techniques and trials to ease everything(peeing pooh in the house freely, running and biting after everyone). we play with him but cant all the day. Started crate training, cries in there.

I really love my pet, dont wanna give it back(papa's left it on me). I dont wanna give it away...
Kindly help, may change lives.

2007-11-01 05:52:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The father is AKC, but the mother is not. (which probably doesn't mean anything because the puppies aren't eligible for AKC registry). Full grown they weighh around 15-20 lbs. They are all snowy white in color.

2007-11-01 05:42:02 · 7 answers · asked by Katie ~ *TTC Baby #1!* 3

Our 10 month old large breed dog was diagnosed yesterday with bilateral hip displasia. He needs both hips replaced which could cost between $6,000-7,000. He was adopted when he was 4 months old from an animal rescue center. We would appreciate any contacts or info on how to get his surgery cost donated. I think most families cannot afford this kind of cost, but there is no other option....he must have this surgery to have a humane life. All info is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

2007-11-01 05:28:17 · 10 answers · asked by coffeenow 2

I don't know why she doesn't like them
but she likes human food
is this normal?
is it okay if I feed her human food?
What foods should I not feed her?

2007-11-01 05:23:18 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am dog sitting and the dog has a skin infection. I think he might be allergic to something. His back in the last 4 days has gotten worse. I had put Peroxide on it to help, but then left it alone thinking it would clear up. It has not. Its about 4"x4" on both side of his lower back/butt. The hair is gone and it looks like its eaten down a layer of skin.... Poor dog! Can I put anything on it to help. I have an appt for the Vet, but not until Saturday. I am waiting for the tech to call me back, any suggestions what it could be? or what to use on it. I know he probably needs antibiotic. Help

2007-11-01 05:19:22 · 9 answers · asked by CK 2

Hi I'm Kati!
Yesterday I got a 7 1/2 wk old puppy! His name is Scout. I love him already! OK well I thought I would begin letting him know what's what here from the start, so when he grabbed a napkin from off of the counter, I said, "no no!" and took it away. Of course, I replaced it w/ a chew toy. Then I threw the remains of the napkin, only to look back and find him chewing up more! So I repeated the "No!" And took them away, and gave him back his chew-toy. After I threw all the napkins, he had grabbed my shoe. I figured this meant he wanted to play, so I said, "No!" Sternly and gave him the toy taking away the shoe. Then I took him outside and started running around w/ him in my backyard. He liked that, but soon began to "do his own thing" again. He ran back to the door, and sat there barking. I let him inside again, but he just ran over and started to chew up a teddy-bear o' mine. I was so disgusted, I decided I'd have to put everything up. I put Scout ...

2007-11-01 04:53:50 · 21 answers · asked by Maddi K / momma! 1

My puppy spends equal amounts of time inside and out. We only see fleas every once in a while, and it actually hasn't become a problem yet. I just want to go ahead and end it before it does. I found some shampoo that seems to work, but what about in the house? She's still pretty much a baby and chews on everything, so what's safe enough to use inside? Also interested in home remedies... Thanks!

2007-11-01 04:48:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-01 04:47:29 · 4 answers · asked by edith c 1

i didnt got enough answers i asked this last time now give me some good answers..

2007-11-01 03:26:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

have done everything that i can think of. bathed him again today. can anyone say how long it takes before he'll be flea free. hoovered house everyday for past week.

2007-11-01 02:51:49 · 12 answers · asked by deec 2

my dog is sick , ahe wont eat any food and has really bad diahrea what should i do?

2007-11-01 02:26:57 · 13 answers · asked by fredisred08 1

I have a 75 lb. huskey who ate about 1/2 lb of various types of chocolate for halloween last night. Does anyone know if she is at risk for getting sick? She seemed fine this morning; however, we found out too late to induce vomiting. She ate the wrapers and all so I can't be sure exactly how much she ate.

2007-11-01 01:47:58 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous