Dogs - November 2007

2007-11-19 04:53:26 · 5 answers · asked by paintmewinter 1

I have a maltese dog and his hair is starting to matt. I brush
him regularly but his hair is still matting. Is there anything to
use to help this?

2007-11-19 04:24:03 · 13 answers · asked by Ericka G 1

I heard that dogs are immune to snake venom. Is this true?

2007-11-19 04:19:09 · 6 answers · asked by Heather A 2

Would you do it again? What did you require of the breeding pair? Where are your puppies now? Are you in contact with the owners?

2007-11-19 04:09:39 · 20 answers · asked by PFSA 5

She is just over a year old and has had her second heat. She never had puppies. She is not fixed yet. Suddenly she is carrying around a small toy and crying all the time. She will not let the toy out of her sight. She snuggles with it and sleeps with it. The vet said there is nothing physically wrong with her. Is this normal and will it pass?

2007-11-19 03:48:21 · 5 answers · asked by Vegasdude 3

I hate to see my parents keep their Dalmation of 11 years outside. When it gets colder they keep her in a large heated building.

I have tried to convince them that she needs to come in the house to be with the family, but they say she wouldn't like it because she is use to being outside and has been for 11 years. Is this true ??????????????

She gets attention but not the attention that she deserves. Dogs long to be a companion and I just don't feel that she has been giving the life that she deserves. She and my female dog fought the last time they encountered each other, so I can't put her in at my house. Any Suggestions ??????????

This is my childhood dog and now that I have grown older I realize that she deserves better and I have cried b/c of the lack of attention i gave her when i was younger. I can't change the past, I just hope to improve what few years she has left. Do dogs remember past experiences ? I would hate for her to remember the past.

2007-11-19 03:45:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is about 4 Years old if that makes a difference...

2007-11-19 03:19:43 · 11 answers · asked by Darkkrystel 3

He's a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier. His skin is always red (he's almost pure white) and we can never get rid of the fleas. We have tried everything that we can think of. He's been wearing one of those cones around his neck for almost a year so he can't cause sores on his legs. He gets hives periodically. I need to find something that makes him feel better!

2007-11-19 03:03:05 · 10 answers · asked by murlynne 2

My pug is 9 months old. She is housebroken, and pees about 3-5 times a day. Well, lately, she is not drinking that much, but she has been peeing about 12 times a day. She has even started peeing in random places of the house...even just a few drops. I'm just concerned because its not like her. Does anyone know what this might be? Like i said, it wouldnt be as strange if she was drinking a lot of water, but shes barely drinking! Also, the vet called this morning and said she has hook worms and whip worms...would this be a cause for the pee? We took her to the vet and shes gonna stay there for a few nights so they can medicate her for the worms.

If anyone could advise me on the pee thing that would be great. Thanks in advance. Have a blessed day.

2007-11-19 02:53:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 4 month old's ear was red on the inside and his brother and mother kept licking and cleaning it. so we went to the vet and he said it was a fungi ear infection and put him on drops for 10 days. but I was just wondering how the lil guy could have got this and if I should watch mom & brother. if they can catch it from him.

2007-11-19 02:50:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know how much and what homemade food to feed my 1 year old golden retriever.Currently he eats chapatis,minced lamb,wheatmeal(dalia),carrots and peas.His health is fine but still I would like to make sure he is getting proper nutrition.

2007-11-19 02:48:13 · 3 answers · asked by curious 1

We are thinking of getting a short-haired Chihuahua puppy soon!! I can't wait! Only, we can't decide on whether to get a male or female Chihuahua.

For Female
1. Tend to be more loyal to their family and not to strangers
2. A bit smaller and lighter
3. There are more female dog clothes and stuff on the market than boy clothes (although, we do not plan to dress our dog up, but we're getting a short-haired chihuahua, and they are sensitive to cold weather)

For Male
1. Cant become pregnant
2. Are loyal to their family and to strangers a taad bit more than the female
3. Bigger in height (you may wonder why this is an advantage, but with Chihuahuas they are already very small and to get a female, it will be even smaller!!! lol)

people say that males are more agressive in most dog breeds, but in chihuahuas they say that males are calmer. please help me decide!!!

2007-11-19 02:38:20 · 10 answers · asked by xchocolate-rainbowsx 4

My friend just bought a Schnoodle puppy and needs a name for her. The pup is sort of a brindle black and tan. Any suggestions?

2007-11-19 02:28:27 · 8 answers · asked by ruckus1837 2

2007-11-19 02:18:15 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just took my Bichon Frise to the vet to get spayed and they told me that his testicals are inside his abdomen. They recommended that I have both of them removed. He was born in June 23, 2007. Do you think I should wait and see if they come down? Please help. Has anyone else had this same problem with their dog?

2007-11-19 02:10:03 · 10 answers · asked by krisnashley 1

Has anyone used ivomec for worming dogs? What is the does to cover all worms but tapeworms? I know it doesn't kill tapeworms and that there is a low does that kills heartworms only but I was looking for the higher dose amount that will kill both heartworms and other worms as well. Also can this be used to worm cats or does anyone else have any other alternative cheap cat worming old farm tricks?

2007-11-19 01:54:00 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer F 1

what was the name of your first dog, how did he die...?

2007-11-19 01:22:45 · 32 answers · asked by unbelievableuserof2008 1

i dont want no nasty remarks i just want advise thanks
my labrador and sharpei have been caught breeding they have tied 3 times now but my female still seems to be bleeding the male has now given up interest she is in her 3 wk now of season. is this normal for her to carry on bleeding and be pregnant

2007-11-19 01:07:50 · 26 answers · asked by Nat C 1

I am fostering a 5 year old canine Peek who was fixed 1 wk ago. She has been in pain the entire time and isn't acting normal-this one usually follows you everywhere. She holds her back arched and scuttles around like something invisible is poking her. 4 tiny gauge stainless steel sutures (tied like twisty ties) were cut to 1/4". They are pricky, painful to touch, and leave itchy red dots on skin. She can't reach the incision to lick or scratch, but tries and now has a rash 1 inch from both sides of the incision-using her back leg. I put antibiotic salves on to keep infection away-I hope. When she finds a "comfortable" hiding place she sleeps all day and won't move. She'll eat & drink, if you bring it to her, but won't go out of her way. She will go outside, and even run, but you can see the twitches of pain. Both vet and group leader say it shouldn't be a prob, and although I don't see infection, the area under the skin is getting thicker. Does this seem normal to you? Help please :(

2007-11-19 01:01:32 · 3 answers · asked by Elizzyf 1

What should I do?He won't eat now.Should I take him to the vet now?I thought about givivng him peptobismal but haven't yet.He is lethargic.I once had a dog who had seizures and gave her karo syrup??I have no idea how to help him.He seems like he may have a fever.I'm not sure.I can't really afford a vet right now but don't want to lose him either so how long should I wait to go?Is there anything i can do?

2007-11-19 00:06:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our lab has a heart murmur and the fluid that backs up into her lungs keeps her coughing and wheezing for hours at a time inspite of her medication she takes. She has also lost alot of weight, but eats regularly. She can't do any physical activity because she looses her breath and coughs and wheezes. Is this painful and Is it time to put her down?

2007-11-18 22:55:27 · 5 answers · asked by JOHN and BARB H 1

my dog has scabs all over his body, loosing hair, itches like crazy. been to the vet did the test, diagnos "staph infection" they gave him pills to take cephalexin and prednisone, and a shampoo malaseb, pills are gone seems worse. he's been a very healthy dog up till know he's only 6 yrs old. been on frontline all his life (never had fleas). has anyone out there ever been through this? afraid to go back to vet.

2007-11-18 22:53:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. Best method to potty train a Chihuahua puppy?
2. Male or Female? In a dog book I read, it said that males tend to be more macho, and female are closer to their human family. it also said that in dominant breeds, males tend to be more agressive. Chihuahuas are considered dominant breeds, aren't they? Unfair! also, my mum only ever sees male Chihuahuas on the dog whisperer and on dog borstal so she says that males r more agressive dogs.
3. Would a Chihuahua puppy learn to live with a rabbit and hamster? we dont expect them to play, we just want the Chihuahua to ideally ignore the current pets.

Also, plz can no-one reply saying Chihuahuas are yappy snappy dogs. they are not. Any breed of dog can be yappy and snappy, not just Chihuahuas.

Also, should we get a short-haired or a long-haired? in a dog book it said that long haired chihuahuas tend to be more independant and untrustful fo strangers than short haired and also, short hairs shed all year round a long haired shed twice a year

2007-11-18 21:11:06 · 10 answers · asked by xchocolate-rainbowsx 4

what would the human race be like?

Have fun with it, okay? :)

2007-11-18 20:54:37 · 14 answers · asked by a gal and her dog 6

what type of CARDINAL shampoo is best for my 4months old husky to prevent hair loss and flea/thick.

2007-11-18 20:46:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The first pup that died was the largest. The other pup died more than 12 hours later. But it was healthy the last time I checked 6 hours ago. Now it seems the pups cant get enough milk from her. What's wrong?

2007-11-18 20:06:01 · 5 answers · asked by keinah2 1

My dog Molly is a medium sized beagle mix that was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease a couple years back. i believe the type was a form of lupus because she lost pigmentation in her nose, lost fur on her ears and front legs, became lethargic and did not hardly eat (http://a221.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/81/l_af1cc0ed1dbec798255b3b4c31ce96bc.jpg). She is now taking prednisone to treat it. Because of the prednisone, molly gained back the weight she lost plus more. She has a beagle stomach and dalmatian legs, so the extra weight really put a strain on her legs and she tore her ACL. The vet said surgery might kill her or cause her autoimmune to come back. The vet gave us tramadol to ease the pain. Right now I am trying to keep her off her leg.
Molly is a great dog and I would like to make her as comfortable as I can. Is there anything i can do to heal her leg or help her pain anymore? And are there any less expensive alternatives to leg braces or ways to make one at home?
Thanks

2007-11-18 19:37:35 · 2 answers · asked by softbagel14 2

for more than 20 hours per day. I have been thinking about this a lot and I don't know what to do. I feel terrible for the dog. It is showing signs of shelter shock. It's emotional and physical needs are being neglected. It is fed regularly and has water available and it's cage is clean but this situation seems so cruel to me. What would you do?

2007-11-18 19:07:45 · 16 answers · asked by ? 5

We have a 9 week old Rhodesian Ridgeback. Whats the best age to put him through 'school' ?

2007-11-18 18:46:09 · 19 answers · asked by gadgesxi 1

We have a wonderful 4 year old German Shepherd mix (male). We adopted him in April 2007 from a shelter. We do not know his past owners or how they treated him, but suspect they may have been a little overly strict with him. He is already housebroken and is well behaved. However, he has one unusual problem. Every now & then he does what we googled and believe to be "submissive urination". The strange thing is that he only does it for my hubby & not me... And he only does it when he tries to put his leash on to go for a walk. It's bizarre. Why would he continue to do this after like 7 months? He clearly has bonded with my hubby and they play and go for walks all the time, but only sometimes does this. Also, when this happens he cowers away from my hubby with his tail between his legs like he is scared. Even if he tempts him with a treat he won't come to him, and if he does - he pees. Any suggestions???

2007-11-18 18:31:25 · 7 answers · asked by Snowflake 2