Thanks to everyone who gave me great advice on my new three year old rescue border collie.
I am deffinately getting him neutered, the rescue have given me a voucher to pay for a majority of the cost. I have put his name down for obidience classes and I agree with what everyone has said about keeping him mentally stimulated with plenty of games. After obidience I will take him to agility.
He is a great dog, just need to work on the stopping him pulling problem. I will start doing what you have advised...stopping when he pulls etc.
The cat he was given to the rescue with has been rehomed. I have a cat already, I am unsure how they will get on..any advice on that one? I will be bringing him home on Tuesday.
He seems to have sloppy dog pooh...do you think this could be his diet in the rescue? Maybe it will settle down when he moves in.
Advice appreciated.
2007-03-24 07:28:10 · 4 answers · asked by lizzie p 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'm pleased the rescue centre are helping with the cost of neutering, I wouldn't worry too much about his loose stools, that can be caused by stress or a change in diet, overfeeding or a dog food that doesn't suit him. Try a dry complete food and if it hasn't settled down in 2 weeks mention it to the vet.
As for the cat, he grew up with one so stands a better chance of getting along with yours, your cat might have his nose put out of joint and might not be able to read the dogs body language at first, so the dog is likely to get swiped across the face!
It can help them to get used to each other if you get a clean duster, rub your scent on it, then rub it over the dog then the cat. Then wipe the doorframes at nose height and leave one in the dog bed and one in the cat bed.
Don't try to force the cat, let him take his time.
Good luck!
2007-03-24 11:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aw .... lucky dog, sounds like he'll have a great home. Sloppy poo can be caused by a number of things. It may simply be that he's having too much, or that the food he's on doesn't suit him Cahnge him over gradually though. When you introduce the dog & cat, make sure the cat has an escape route (usually upwards!!) It will take time but the cat will be boss in the end
2007-03-24 14:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you know that if you are on any benefits there is a certain time of the year that you can get your dog ***** dressed for nothing investigate this ..... it cost me £60.
2007-03-24 14:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by sparky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My vet will not castrate dogs unless they are a problem
2007-03-27 16:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋