Dogs - December 2007

He is a 4 y/o boxer and this is the second time he has been sick in the last week or so. We also have a puppy that was sick 2 weeks ago. They both vomit multiple times when they are sick and the older dog is not having regular BM's. He is lethargic and wont eat.

We just moved into a new house and the water has a odd odor (cat urine smell)
There was a ice storm a week prior to the sickness's and I have noticed the dogs chewing on the fallen branches.

Should i take him to the vet?

2007-12-23 20:17:14 · 13 answers · asked by Cody 1

I have heard that dogs only see one color, is it true? Just want to know. thanks

2007-12-23 16:02:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi all! I just got 2 pug pups and the female has a cherry eye. I would like to have the eye fixed when I have her spayed but she is only 12 weeks old. I have read articles that contradict each other. One says to do it at 5-7 months and the other say earlier. Since pugs are prone to respiratory difficulties, I am worried that her youth may compound the problem. On the other hand, the pup and her brother seem to have difficulty leaving the cherry eye alone :) Does anyone have any experience with spaying a young pup? Is it recommended? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

2007-12-23 15:53:35 · 12 answers · asked by dcast 2

My father's female pit-bull shih-tzu cross, approx. 3yrs old, has recently begun biting my elderly father and his mother-in-law. The dog was rescued by my father's wife from an abusive owner. The dog had medical eye problems, now corrected by surgery. The dog is very strong, and cannot be walked by my father (the dog is not obedient). She is let to relieve herself in the garage (because she's too strong to be walked).

My feeling is that this dog is inappropriate for my father's family, and that the biting is a result of the dog not being exercised regularly and also not being properly trained. (Their former dog was good as gold with the trainer and unruly at home. Owners not well-trained either!) I also feel that the circumstances are cruel for the dog. My instinct is that they should get rid of this dog and choose a dog suitable for their situation (they need some help here too, previously having chosen a german shepherd-rottweiler cross).

2007-12-23 15:53:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-23 14:43:03 · 7 answers · asked by Mel 2

what breed is my dog??? all i can say is she is not a black lab she does not have any lab in her.

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2007-12-23 14:42:59 · 19 answers · asked by fierfairy42 3

My dog whos 3 now follows me evreywhere! i know he loves me and just wants to be beside me at all times, im the one in the family who feeds him and walks him etc so i know he thinks im the leader or his mom haha well i love how he follows me its just he does it too much, and i really want him to be more independent.
When hes sleeping on the couch and i get up to get a class of water he comes with me when i walk to the door or go to my room hes always behind me.
Is there a way i can get him to be more independent? do any of you share similar stories and have ideas or which i could use?.
Thanks for the answers =)!.

2007-12-23 14:33:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone else have a dog that shakes it's ears when you are sleeping to get your attention?? My lab does this to me almost every morning. Her ears are fine, she's just strange I guess. I wonder what other things mean in "dog talk".

2007-12-23 14:07:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-23 14:06:35 · 9 answers · asked by av71804 1

He is a rottweiler/hound mix
He is one year old
He is up to date with his shots

I gave him one caplet of pepto. & he is drinking his water, but he is not eating

2007-12-23 14:04:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mine is 2-3 weeks old.

2007-12-23 13:56:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have been feeding my overweight golden beneful for a while now and hes really starting to lose weight..wut does anyone else think of this food and wut other brands could u suggest?

2007-12-23 13:45:46 · 11 answers · asked by sprouselove8 3

GOD DOG

When God had made the earth and sky, the flowers and the trees, He then made all the animals, the fish, the birds and bees. And when at last He'd finished not one was quite the same. He said I'll walk this world of mine and give each one a name. And so He traveled far and wide and everywhere He went, A little creature followed Him until it's strength was spent. When all were named upon the earth and in the sky and sea, The little creature said, "Dear Lord, there's no name left for me." Kindly, the Father said to him, "I've left you to the end. I've turned my own name back to front and called you DOG, my friend." - - - Author Unknown.

Proverbs 12:10 (King James Version)

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

2007-12-23 13:43:35 · 7 answers · asked by ♥FANCYS_MAMMA♥ 6

I have an American Cocker Spaniel and i was just wondering what type of shampoo i should use like the name and what do you reccomend that you use on your dogs that you love, which give them a nice coat and just smells amazing.
Thanks =)!.

2007-12-23 13:39:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-23 13:32:53 · 5 answers · asked by Kendall M 1

Im getting 2 puppies and I have heard a few different things and I was just wondering when they are old enough for their first set of shots? Thanks!

2007-12-23 13:18:39 · 12 answers · asked by freckleface 4

So I have been keeping the area clean, she is drinkiing water and has a healthy appetite. She plays and seems to get excited but more tired than normal. Now there seems to be some swelling developing under her eyes, and under her chin. Her nose was running and and her eyes seem to have little zits on them. What is going on?? She also feels like she has a fever.

2007-12-23 13:16:52 · 6 answers · asked by demochick83 1

We do not know if my dog is really pregnant or going thorugh a flase pregnancy. She is already about 60 days along, she tries to rip up paper, and shes really tired. She also breathes louder than normal. When we check for puppies moving inside her though, we can't really feel much happening. If she does have puppies we know it will be a small litter (2 or 3 puppies). Does this sound like a real pregnancy or a false pregnancy? Or can you not tell just by reading about the dog?

Thanks in advance!

2007-12-23 13:13:31 · 6 answers · asked by creamsicles616101 2

we just got him from the owner of wich we have papers on. he is adorable and likes to sleep alot so far we gave him a bath cause he was a little stinky and then we fed him purina puppy chow he seemed really hungry and ate alot but his little belly grew fast. is there anything we need to know about his weezing and coughing?

2007-12-23 13:12:12 · 19 answers · asked by liltonkaboy 1

what does it mean for a dog?

2007-12-23 13:06:38 · 16 answers · asked by Jane:) 1

My Dobe is a year and a couple months. Im trying to get her intrested in sporting like Frisbee. Does anyone have any suggestions? She rarely catches it and becomes disintrested within a few minutes with idea.She just watches it fly by then waits for it to hit the ground . She would rather chase around a basket ball or some other simple game all day. Any tips to make her keep focas? Or can dogs be like people and just flat out not like a sport like we do?

2007-12-23 12:41:06 · 5 answers · asked by ~Swag~ 3

she has been abused, an i know i have my hands full,but she is so scared,an im unsure of what to do,she has eating some food,an drank water she was so hungry bless here heart,she has let me pet her and let me put a leash on her and took her out side,but she has yet to use the bathroom,when i take her out,i baby talk her and try to encourage her to potty,but she stands still and is scared,so now she is under my kitchen table layn on a blanky i gave her and im in need of advice of what to do next,i can pet her and talk to her and tell her she is ok an all,but any more advice please help as well as what if she dont go to the bathroom,an i have her set up to see the vet on wednesday this week,untill then what do i do

2007-12-23 12:40:23 · 11 answers · asked by thealabamabelle 1

2007-12-23 12:36:42 · 9 answers · asked by Wacku 1

He's a grand little dog, but small, how much do you let them grow before most vets will do the surgery?

2007-12-23 12:04:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Reputible breeders sell on a spay and neuter contract. They are against these ' Designer Breeds ' So where do these Designer breed breeders get their foundation stock? If they don't get them from reputible breeders, cause they would refuse to be part of the mutt thing. Are they starting their foundation with backyard bred, puppymill, petstore foundation stock?

Wouldn't that make their dogs even more inferior than what we perceive them to be? If 2 breeds bred is bad, then wouldn't 2 badly bred breeds, bred be a recipe for disaster?

2007-12-23 11:50:02 · 11 answers · asked by PawPrintz 6

ok last one for the day. my puppy smells kinda funky, and im not sure how to make it smell better with out giving him a bath that might scar him emotionally for ever. since iv been told not to use perfume on dogs, thanks to yahoo members, which i would have never done in the first place, but good to know. so thanks. how do i make him smell good? iv never had a puppy before until my mom got it for me like a week ago. Oh just to let everyone know, its my Birth day today. yeah 16. ok but back to the question i need help, and not sure what to do?

2007-12-23 11:48:01 · 15 answers · asked by mint 1

Should I get my cousin a Toy Poodle or a Teacup Poodle?

NO FLAMES ABOUT TEACUP POODLES!

2007-12-23 11:41:40 · 9 answers · asked by Miah 1

Please dont put things like there is no such thing as a Teacup Chihuahua and such and such!

2007-12-23 11:39:31 · 21 answers · asked by Miah 1

2007-12-23 10:32:53 · 18 answers · asked by mint 1

2007-12-23 10:32:35 · 8 answers · asked by LIL A 1