Dogs - December 2007

We have had one of our dogs for a couple of years and his partner died he looked and acted lonely so we saved a dog (from dying) and now they hate each other. One is inside and the other outside (and happy that way). Both are males and not desexed, the new one is getting de-sexed next week. Our older dog is 2 and this dog 1. One is a husky x and this one is a Lhasa Apso. I just wanted them to be friends. What I am wanting to know is if they will ever be friends?. It is hard to train a dog to be an inside (toilet) trained dog. Pls dont knock me Im just trying to do the right thing.

2007-12-15 12:13:02 · 6 answers · asked by Lucky Mummy to 2!!! 5

2007-12-15 12:05:44 · 35 answers · asked by Cleoppa 5

We recently got a 4 1/2 month old lab from a co-worker of mine who had her and couldn't look after her anymore. She spent all her time in her kennel and was never really paid any attention too. I told him if he coudlnt' find a home for her in a week that my boyfriend and I would buy her from him and try to find her a good home. Meanwhile getting more attention (we have to young labs as well). A week and a half after getting her she passed away. I fed her in her kennel one morning. A few minutes later I hurt whining noises from her kennel, so I looked in and she looks asleep, but twitching. My boyfriend pulled her out, she wouldn't wake her. He started doing mouth to mouth on her. We got her to emergency within 15 mins of it happening, but she died on the way there. The vet said she most likely choked on a peice of her kibble. I haven't told my co-worker. I feel horrible and Im devastated..i don't know what to do. I am not a bad person, but I feel like the biggest peice of crap!!!

2007-12-15 12:03:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-15 11:58:48 · 22 answers · asked by me 1

Hi, our small dog has been deemed an anestesia risk, so no spaying is possible.

I've had every dog I ever owned fixed, so this is a first for me!

How often do toy breeds normally come into heat? Do the doggie britches work, is one brand better than the other? Any other suggestions to cope with a heat cycle and keep the housekeeping down to a dull roar I'd appreciate hearing them, thanks to all in advance!

2007-12-15 11:58:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What can i do to the shed to make it more warm or like a home? It is a custom shed that WAS designed for dogs but anything I can do to make it better?

2007-12-15 11:55:14 · 8 answers · asked by LilDz 2

I have a one year old poodle. we gave him one animal cracker every time he urinates or poops which is about three a day. He is used to it now and because of giving him animal cracker, he is trained to poop or urinanate outside. However is it okay for the puppy's health? eating like a animal cracker like everyday? most of my family member thinks it is okay but in a long term health, I am afraid that eating sweet things is not good.. If you have a puppy what do you do? what do you think?

2007-12-15 11:52:07 · 10 answers · asked by rondorondo 1

The vet said that my puppy is cow-hocked. I know what the means as far his legs being kinda turned out and he walks at an angle to the direction that he's going and that it can make him a little slower and tire him quicker. But what does it mean in turns of his health? Am I correct in assume that he is more likely to have hip problems (he's a saint/newf mix so hips are already something to watch)? Does this cause him and pain, other than getting tired more quickly? Could this be why he doesn't want to get up on things himself (like the couch, he's 11 weeks and physically big enough)?

2007-12-15 11:51:29 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-12-15 11:29:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want more details about this kind of bulldog, please. I don`t know in what series of the movie appeared.

2007-12-15 11:21:48 · 17 answers · asked by pink4dea 2

He has not had a dog since my parents' divorce 17 years ago. He has since had only cats. He is a bit OCD so something small and easily housebroken would be great, preferably with little shedding. He is looking for something that he could sleep with, so a lab might be a tad too big. My Mom has shih-tzus that he has fallen in love with, but something different would be nice!

2007-12-15 11:18:37 · 27 answers · asked by Kat 3

i don't have alot of time to take her on walks.
are there any really quick excersizes i could do with her.
she is a yellow lab female

2007-12-15 11:12:37 · 20 answers · asked by hannah 2

Any santuraries for an aggresive dog in the U.S.? I need to get rid of this dog I've been fostering. He was abused and neglected. He acts very weird at times and would deffinitely not be a family dog. No dog rescues will help me because he has broken skin on accident while going after another dog and bared his teeth at a child. I was wondering first if any retired, experianced couple without children or other pets preferrably around the Omaha, NE area are interested. Swcond perhaps there is an animal santuary where animals live mostly independently. PLEASE email me if you can help me in any way. ANYONE! If I can't find a place for him before Christmas I will have to euthanize him.

2007-12-15 10:10:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the name of the song from freddy kruger, 1, 2 freddys coming for you?
10 pts to first one to get the answer right

2007-12-15 09:58:57 · 9 answers · asked by tati e 3

The puppy died of Parvo. For the winter, they have it in their garage and plan on burying it when it gets warmer. Is that safe for the family?

2007-12-15 09:35:56 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now that any and all stigma against homosexuality has been beaten down by the homomafia and indoctrinated into our children's brains since the early 90s, we have another phenomenon which is more recent.. And that is this curious love affair people have with their pets - especially dogs. I have never seen such a strange and striking change in how Americans perceive their pets.
Now that it's legal for homos to wed, and now that everyone thinks a dog is part of the family, something to love and sleep in your bed, etc...
Are we heading toward legally sanctioned bestiality?
And if pets are part of the family, is this not also legally sanctioned incestuous bestiality. And finally, since dogs are mature at age 1, is this not legally sanctioned incestuous bestiality 'pup'dephelia?

2007-12-15 09:35:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

It was a white dog,with big eyes they kinda looked like a teddy bear.

2007-12-15 09:27:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of the people in my family gave our dog (shih-tzu) scambled egg without knowing the effects so now our dog is sick. We feed them dog food as meals of course but I'm asking about the occasional sidetable scraps people give their dogs when they start begging. I know we're not supposed to feed them onion, chocolate and egg yolks. Anything else?

Thanks.

2007-12-15 09:16:31 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking 4 info about mating & breeding her - There are not many wirehaired here in cape town. I have had many requests for her puppies.I know much about them but need to know more about mating.
My response,to Corgi girl and Jo B - I am passionate about dogs - am actively involved in the SPCA - I rescue dogs and cats - am pro neutering/spaying stray animals etc - but my dog is a pedigree and the mini wirehaired are much sought after - Breeding is not wrong so i take offense - If we didn't breed - there would be no animals left. My dog is my life - she is well loved & looked after - fed, walked, played with you name it - Why Corgi Girl are you so against this - sure - a stray - cats specifically - neuter/splay but a Pedigree Miniature Wirehaired Daschund..????? I wonder what the Daschund Breeders would have to say to your comments - so anyone else with the right attitude to "proper loving breeding" I'd love to hear from you. Corgi Girl - I mean no offense to you personally.

2007-12-15 09:11:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard more and more lately that they are using them as a house breaking tool. Do they think its a kid and they won't like being wet or something? or is it just laziness?
Oh BTW, I mean though ones you get at the pet store, not actual baby diapers.

2007-12-15 09:03:34 · 14 answers · asked by Boxer Lover 6

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff126/BayAcres/puppy.jpg

Majority of you guys did great yesterday and due again to the slowness of the boards here's another. I hope this one is tougher. First correct answer gets the points. Proper name please.... have fun again, I do not thumbs up or downs, its a giveaway

2007-12-15 08:57:54 · 12 answers · asked by Boxer Lover 6

2007-12-15 08:46:38 · 15 answers · asked by Shaq 1

2007-12-15 08:39:40 · 6 answers · asked by adrmets 2

i have a 4yr old daschund, and he is not wanting to eat he hasn't eaten in 2 days and he's getting weaker and weaker . please help me. what should i do?

2007-12-15 08:28:47 · 15 answers · asked by MoreInLoveWithMeYoullFall 1

I know its really by word of mouth because one guy has pure bred puppies and offered one to me for 500 dollars...lol it would of been differant if it was a large dog breed I never liked small dogs, plus I heard there joints get all messed up.

In six weeks I plan on getting a puppy and am not sure which breed is better.

We live in a house.
Am active somewhat and don't mind taking my dog out any time.
And I plan on taking him/her to puppy school here.

But for anyone in Florida do you know of someone?
My price range is $0-$250, maybe $300 depending on the breed.

2007-12-15 08:26:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm putting up my tree today and i don't want him biting, swallowing, or breaking anything from the tree, ornaments, or the gifts. If it makes a difference it's a fake tree.


thanks.

2007-12-15 08:24:27 · 10 answers · asked by Victoria 4

we have 3 English Bull Terriers.

tess, rosie, and Lily.

Tess, is a complete screwjob, bully, and exceptionally violent towards our other Dog Lily.
We cannot understand why this is, as soon as they see each other, Tess is over there trying to kill her, and of course the other dog fights back, until we are able to physically pull them apart, which has recently got worse as Tess savaged my hand, when i got in the way of them.

Weve tried many things, muzzling them {they still get to each other but just spit and drool}, pining them down next to each other, so there in contact, but unable to fight.Choke Chains.

im at my wits end, and would rather not have her put down.


please, any help is wonderful.

2007-12-15 08:03:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-15 08:00:10 · 6 answers · asked by DrewDanni 1

My partner and I would love to get a dog. He was talking about buying a French Mastiff, but I prefer Boxers.

Does anyone know of any health issues these breeds may have? I know that labs have hips problems, shar peis have skin problems... things like that. If you're not sure about the breeds:

Mastiff: http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/738/45223.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.dkimages.com/discover/Home/Animals/Mammals/Carnivores/Families/Dogs-and-Relatives/Domestic-Dog/Livestock-and-Guard-Dogs/Dogue-De-Bordeaux/Dogue-De-Bordeaux-4.html&h=319&w=426&sz=11&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=v-hncMhdxcbUEM:&tbnh=94&tbnw=126&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dfrench%2Bmastiff%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4ADBF_en-GBGB251GB251

Boxer: http://www.pet-dog-magazine.com/boxer-dog-picture.html

2007-12-15 07:50:24 · 17 answers · asked by English Rose (due 2nd May) 6

Okay, so I'm on a site where either breeders or just people who cant keep their animals anymore sell them. Then i see a bernese mountain dog 'breeder' that says "puppies just in time for xmas, will look great under the tree&&be a good present for the whole family"

So i was wondering, since puppies for christmas are never reccommended, would a good breeder do this?

thanksinadvance<3

2007-12-15 07:49:18 · 19 answers · asked by << mαrtinα >> 3