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Bichon Frise2/7/2012Kaza
  Q: Why does my Female Bichon Frise want to play with and try to hide and nest her toy for days??
  A: Dogs bury all manner of items to save from the outside world. She could be due heat season, could ...
Bichon Frise2/7/2012Kaza
  Q: Why does my Bichon Frise like to lick my arm complusivly? But doesn't do it to my husband.
  A: Some doggies pick up on natural pheremones we deposit in our skin. I had one that would lick me when ...
New Puppy2/5/2012Kaza
  Q: He's almost 8 weeks old. I have been having trouble finding things that I need to buy for him as all ...
  A: he will play rough occasionally, this is normal and part of growing into a wonderful young male ...
New Puppy2/2/2012Kaza
  Q: He's almost 8 weeks old. I have been having trouble finding things that I need to buy for him as all ...
  A: llo giovanna yes sweet potato is good for fibre and i would give salmon or white fish in place of ...
my bichons hair loss1/3/2012Kaza
  Q: my baby will be 2yrs. old on june 2012. each time i comb her theres a hand,full of hair each time. ...
  A: I would start immediately giving high doses fish oil and omega 3,6,9 remove dried foods from diet ...
Bishon uses crate as bathroom12/17/2011Kaza
  Q: I rescued an adult female bichon frisee who immediately entered crate when she saw it. Was outdoor ...
  A: This is all normal for a rescued doggy who is likely feeling the loss of her family or previous ...
A funky part in my new Bichon Frise puppy's fur10/21/2011Kaza
  Q: I have a new bichon frise puppy and noticed a funky part in his coat. It starts from the base of his ...
  A: This is normal and as the coat gathers length it will become more distinct. The puppy coat is very ...
behaviour and eating issues9/21/2011Kaza
  Q: sometime ago you gave me some useful advise about my bischon which was over weight. i moved him to ...
  A: If this was my doggy I would not revert back to commercial. I would increase protein in the way of ...
Bichon frise poor pigmentation9/9/2011Kaza
  Q: my 2 year bichon has all red noise, not black:( is there anyway i can improve pigmentation? food? ...
  A: this is generally termed snow nose, I can say that adding a little kelp into the food will help a ...
Lymph nodes on neck swollen in Bichon Frise9/8/2011Kaza
  Q: My 19 month old bichon frise has swollen lymph nodes under his ears, a little smaller than say a ...
  A: http://www.versailles-kennels.co.uk/?p=p_111&sName=feeding-&-health ...
Lymph nodes on neck swollen in Bichon Frise9/7/2011Kaza
  Q: My 19 month old bichon frise has swollen lymph nodes under his ears, a little smaller than say a ...
  A: It can be a number of issues here but I would suspect that the puppy either late gestation or ...
Breeding9/5/2011Kaza
  Q: I am seeking a Bichon Frise puppy. I found a family in our area who own a female and a male. They ...
  A: these are a mixed breed and as such cannot hold AKC papers. the dog will be a barker as Bolognese ...
House training7/27/2011Kaza
  Q: I have a 7 month old male Bichon. We love him! He is wonderful with our children and has the very ...
  A: We ahve ALL been exactly where you are right now, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.The ...
anterior cruciate ligament rupture7/7/2011Kaza
  Q: I have an eleven year old bichon frise female, she has recently had a lump come up- on her one of ...
  A: firstly it is best to undertake xrays to clear any hip dysplasia which may be the reason her ...
Weight7/3/2011Kaza
  Q: we have a 14 week old bichon frize, what should she weigh? Thank you
  A: well how long is a piece of string? In short, weight is made up from genetics and environmental ...
Bichon puppy licks us constantly6/30/2011Kaza
  Q: I have a 7 month old male Bichon puppy who licks me and my kids constantly especially when we have ...
  A: This is normal behaviour for a puppy , he is grooming you and or he likes the taste of the ...
subdued new 9week old bichon frise puppy6/28/2011Kaza
  Q: I bought a 9week old male bichon frise pup yesturday but im concerned about him.he isnt eating or ...
  A: babies sleep alot on average 98% of their time at this age. I would just talk to him in a low voice ...
aggressive bichon6/3/2011Kaza
  Q: i just got my bichon she was not trained by her recent owners she is 4 months almost 5 and sometimes ...
  A: this is all normal for her age and breed. Please click the link and read how to stop this and other ...
my bichons halo5/31/2011Kaza
  Q: My nine week old bichon has one black halo and one pink halo is that normal? I love him so I wont ...
  A: There is nothing wrong physically its just a pigment issue which is genetic in nature , it may ...
IMHA5/12/2011Kaza
  Q: My Daisy was dx with IMHA & has a rbc count of 12 then dropped to 10. She has a very high fever, no ...
  A: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Bichon-Frise-2536/2008/1/Bichon-IMHA.htm ...
Vegetarian Diet for Bichon5/3/2011Kaza
  Q: I have a 5 yr old Bichon Frize who loves to play, walk, highly energetic and sometimes "hyper". He ...
  A: I am so sorry to disappoint but a dog isnt a veggie, they DO require protien in the form of meat ...
new puppy sleepless nights4/29/2011Kaza
  Q: i have spoken to you before as i have a 2 year old called dougal. i have this week just received my ...
  A: its important that she is crated at this tender age and by doing that she will feel more secure, ...
Bichon Frise pulling off hair on legs4/26/2011Kaza
  Q: My Bichon Frise is 6 Months old. She is a lovely puppy and is rarely left alone. I take her ...
  A: I suggest its a seasonal/hormonal diet inbalance if its only happening now, bathe her in neem oil ...
Bichon puppy staining4/12/2011Kaza
  Q: I am interested in purchasing a Bichon. She has champion bloodline and champion parents. She is 9 ...
  A: Staining is partially genetic and partially environmental. All white dogs have some degree of ...
scabs4/9/2011Kaza
  Q: i HAVE A 6 MONTH MALE BISHON AN DHE KEEPS GETTING NASTY SCABS UNDERNEATH HIS EARS HE HAS HAD SEVERAL ...
  A: no it is not normal I would ask the vet to do a more thorough examination. Bathe the dog in neem ...
bichon frise4/6/2011Kaza
  Q: today he has a sort of watery discharge coming from back end that smells, could you please give me ...
  A: yes the skin is normal and what frise breeders strive for, the back end smell is his anal glands ...
Bichon Frise3/29/2011Kaza
  Q: How old does a male Bichon need to be before breeding? ANSWER: Male age is irrelevant but female ...
  A: Dee in short no he doesnot need to be 12 months of age, but some of the recommended health tests ...
Weight of my Bichon2/24/2011Kaza
  Q: I was wondering what is the ideal weight for a female 7 month old Bichon Frise
  A: The truth is there isnt one as each dog is individual to its parental lines, the range of a bichon ...
Stiffness and shaking2/20/2011Kaza
  Q: My Bichon Frise is about 3 1/2 years old and he recently has been very stiff and is unable to jump ...
  A: I would take to the vet this is common in these white dogs and could be a number of problems, so ...
pregnant bichon maybe??2/18/2011Kaza
  Q: Hi i had my 2 year old bichon mated 8 weeks and 2 days ago she has shown all the behavioural signs ...
  A: Well at 8 weeks she will be ready for delivery if she gets passed 9 weeks and has not delivered pups ...
Breeding 9-yr. old Bichon2/15/2011Kaza
  Q: Would there be any problems for our 9-year-old Bichon to be bred? She has never had puppies, but is ...
  A: Linda I really wouldnot breed her at that age, there are so many health problems that will place her ...
limping after beach2/13/2011Kaza
  Q: ...i hope you can give me some advice as you were very helpful last time... mollie will be 2 in ...
  A: Ok i need more info but I suspect that its either patella luxation or cruciate ligament strain. When ...
pooing in the house1/28/2011Kaza
  Q: im at my wits end with my 18mth bischon i have had so many problems with weight and just not always ...
  A: firstly this is just and age related issue and every bichon goes through it some as young as 10 ...
Bichon weight1/17/2011Kaza
  Q: Ihave a lovely Male Bichon Frise he is 6 months old and weighs 5.9 kilo is this over weight I think ...
  A: weight is subjective by that I mean if he is a bigger frise then he will be heavier than we would ...
separation anxiety1/14/2011Kaza
  Q: We recently adopted a 3 year old Bichon.He is wonderful. He sleeps in his crate at night. When we ...
  A: Separation anxiety is just an issue of time, place a toy that the dog is comfortable with inside the ...
my bichon wont walk1/4/2011Kaza
  Q: I have a 13month bichon Polly and recently she will point blank refuse to walk on her lead. After ...
  A: This is typical bichon behaviour for that age, they all go through this from 10 months to 2 years ...
Bichon marking inside1/2/2011Kaza
  Q: I have a 5 year old Bichon who is neutered and will mark in the house in various spots when he knows ...
  A: Male Dogs Housetraining a Urine Marking Male Dog About the time you have your young male dog or ...
Bischon frise- maltese mix12/31/2010Kaza
  Q: I have a 10 year old bischon frise and a 5 year old Bischon frise- maltese mix. The younger one is ...
  A: This is somewhat genetic in basis, Maltese can be very like that if they have been bred from shy ...
out door toilet training12/30/2010Kaza
  Q: 5 month bichon frise boy whom is happy and full of life i take him for one long walk and 2 shorter ...
  A: this is completely normal behaviour and he will start to poop outside once he gains confidence. ...
New puppy12/29/2010Kaza
  Q: We currently have a 14 month old boy bichon and considering getting him a 4 month old boy puppy as ...
  A: Angel Eyes is illegal to import use sell buy etc. However the site I directed you to sells natural ...

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