| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Peeing in House | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have a Bischon frise poodle who is 3 years old and is housebroken and has a doogie door to go ...
A: Use a good disinfectant that has no ammonia in to get rid of the smell which will attract her to the ...
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| Does a Bichon really need a jacket? | 11/15/2009 |
Q: My bichon is a year old and we just moved from the south to a colder climate. My neighbor said my ...
A: well that deoends on how short the coat is and how the dogs lives generally. So, if the coat is ...
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| Crating Bichon Frise | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 year old Bichon Frise X (I think with a poddle). I adopted him from the SPCA. I crate ...
A: OK sorry I misundersttod you, if the dog isnt being exercised he will gain weight due to high ...
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| Crating Bichon Frise | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 year old Bichon Frise X (I think with a poddle). I adopted him from the SPCA. I crate ...
A: well because of the age of the doggy and he is a rescue I would be cautious about the length of time ...
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| Bichon Frise peeing in house | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have two male Bichon Frises. One is 7 years old and is fully housebroken while my other 19 month ...
A: this is all normal behaviour with 2 young males in the house.Please read the post I am giving you, ...
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| Bichon Frise bleeding | 10/20/2009 |
Q: We have a 2 year old female, who has been fixed. She is taking a very long time to pee, and we ...
A: In my experience surgery is the option now , It is very important for you to alter her diet ...
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| Bichon Frise bleeding | 10/20/2009 |
Q: We have a 2 year old female, who has been fixed. She is taking a very long time to pee, and we ...
A: Any bleeding from the urinary tract is a worry as such please take her to a vet. This is likely to ...
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| 10 week bichon pup and chew toys | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I was told not to give my 10 week old bichon pup any toys, only a blanket. She has to get two more ...
A: I think anyone giving such poor advice needs to understand how a dogs mind works. You should be ...
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| itching/Worming/fleas | 10/5/2009 |
Q: We have a lovely 11 week old Bichon pup, we have had her since she was 8 weeks and she is wonderful! ...
A: It is more likely to be her diet. I would change her food and try to give more real food rather than ...
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| diet | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have a very well behaved, very happy Bichon Friese who is on the raw food diet. At 16 months, how ...
A: at 16 months he should be aeting just 1 per day and no more than 175g of all food intake on the raw ...
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| How much is too much food? | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 yr old Bichon and I feed him twice a day. He gets 1/2 cup of dog food for Mature dogs. ...
A: Depends on his frame, he sounds like he has become used to the food. Start to introduce low calorie ...
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| 1 year old bichon neutered | 9/28/2009 |
Q: please have you any advice to give me my 1 year old bichon was neutered 5 days ago and since she ...
A: well I am very surprised, I would take back to vet in case stitches are too tight. Other than that ...
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| crying and scratching... | 9/24/2009 |
Q: . i have a 3 month old bichon called molly that i have had for nearly 4 weeks... in the 4 weeks i ...
A: it is very important that you start crate training this little one. All of these probelmsa re puppy ...
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| skin irritation | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old is plagued with skin irritation and sores. I have had to numerous vets, and he has ...
A: Sorry for delay in answering , the system didnt tell me you were here. Simple solution would be ...
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| 9 week old Bichon pup | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I have noticed today that my 9 week old female pup had a slight bit of blood in her poo thismorning. ...
A: In reality she still should not be outside, the vaccination protcol has not finished and you ARE ...
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| aggressive with food | 9/19/2009 |
Q: please please help, we have a 14 week bichon friese, she is a growler especially with food, she ...
A: Ok so we know that her crate aka den is her special place, so it must not be used for food. ...
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| Bischon | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My 6 yr old Bischon has started to poop in the house. He has addisons disease and is being treated ...
A: If a dog has mucous in its stool it is being caused by something within either his diet or his ...
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| bichon halo | 8/27/2009 |
Q: what the heck is a halo on a bichon? ANSWER: Hiya Debbie the halo is the pigmentation surrounding ...
A: Yes , but with many bred these days due to poor management of the gene pool its often missing as is ...
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| 10 yr. old bichon frise biting | 8/24/2009 |
Q: My 10 yr. old bichon, Mia, bit a 5 yr. old last year when cornered. We have since kept her in her ...
A: There are a number of reasons why she ahs reacted in this way, I would take her to the vet and ask ...
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| Bischon hyperactive dominant and bites will neutering help? | 8/21/2009 |
Q: please help my Bischon is 10 weeks old ive had him since he was 8 weeks. He has started to bite and ...
A: this is all just so normal you wouldnt believe it, please dont panic, he is treating you as his ...
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| change in bichon behavior | 8/20/2009 |
Q: We have a 8 month old, male nuetered bichon. He is crate trained and is completely house broken. ...
A: this is not unusual for the breed giving his age. Many Bichons go through a teenage temper period at ...
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| Can;t Make It Through the Night | 8/18/2009 |
Q: My 6mnth old female bichon is doing really well with housetraining. At night I take her outside @ 10 ...
A: it could be that she isnt being stimulated enough for her age, I suggest a long walk before bed and ...
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| maltese | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I keep reading when looking at maltese pups for sale ads about restrictions and endorsements or the ...
A: if a bloodline is excellent and can be an asset to any existing bloodline in any country then in ...
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| Crying All Night | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a 10-week old male bichon from a breeder. He is an absolute delight during the day ...
A: This will abate in time just be patient, I would always advise placing a cover over the crate for ...
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| Bichon has bad skin condition | 8/16/2009 |
Q: has been chewing her back leg on and off over the last few months. It has only been the last 2 ...
A: many bichons breeds have an intolerance to that particular food and have developed skin problems , ...
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| pregnant bichon frise not eating. | 8/12/2009 |
Q: My bichon is now about 8 weeks pregnant and still isn,t showing any signs of an increased appetite. ...
A: ok so imagine that you are a pregnant female human, in your first trimester, would you see an ...
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| 9 year old Max is sounds like he is choking | 8/9/2009 |
Q: My 9 year old Bijon Frise, Max, has started making choking and gagging noises. He has no problem ...
A: Firstly is he overweight, if so immediately control that. Secondly toy breeds do have a tendency to ...
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| adopting a bichon | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I am planning on adopting a 8 week old bichon puppy soon. I will be away at work 9 hours 4days a ...
A: IN reality no , the pup will need to attach to the human present for the times it is awake . I think ...
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| Re: Bichon Frise not eating. | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 month old Bichon Frise bitch whom I've had from 12 weeks. Recently she has stopped ...
A: if a veterinary condition has been ruled out by a vet, or you are not worried as she eats treats ...
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| Bishon Eating House | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Whenever I leave my Bishon (1 yr old), she destroys everything in my house. She has chewed holes in ...
A: I really do understand how despairing this can be. But trust me there is a way to resolve this. It ...
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| Bischon Frise | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I have two bischon. One of them (he is 4) sometimes throws up his food. The vet does seem concern ...
A: No milk is not good for them, they dont need it and in fact all it will do is encourage vomiting, ...
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| pregnancy | 7/27/2009 |
Q: our 7mo. old female was bred by our male,even though she had a belt on. this was in her 3rd week of ...
A: Ok there are two things that can be done , one is to leave alone and risk a pregnancy, that ...
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| Whining all the time | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I have a male Bichon that just turned 2 years old. He has always whined and until recently I have ...
A: Im sorry for delay in answering I was at show with some of mine. Listen basically you have answered ...
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| bichon frise | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 18 month old female bichon frise that we have had since she was 2 months old. We crate ...
A: It does not last that long and needs working through as a family. Reassure the dog that all is ok ...
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| bichon puppy nipping | 7/19/2009 |
Q: My 11 week old bichon puppy is frequently nipping and sometimes biting. We adopted her at 8 weeks. ...
A: let me assure you that this is NORMAL behaviour. From approximately five weeks of age until teething ...
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| bichon frise | 7/16/2009 |
Q: ive got a 9 month old bichon the problem we got with him is that when we take him for a walk his ...
A: suggest place on SHORT leash and keep to heel for a few weeks, stop frequently and use single words ...
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| Should I get a dog? | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I am in need of companionship and love dogs. I have researched for a long time now, and believe ...
A: no way can any bichon be left for those time periods. At this moment in time I feel it would be ...
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| diet | 7/13/2009 |
Q: were currently giving her dried purina beta with a little water with grated cheese for breakfast ...
A: the diet she is on I would much rather was changed for her sake. Foods I recommend are : Chicken ...
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| bichon frise | 7/10/2009 |
Q: How do you train a 2 year old bichon frise to pee on the training pad not to the side of it. Also so ...
A: boy dogs will do that its normal, suggest neutering. Barking oplace on leash and walk him to the ...
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| older rescued dog | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i rescued a bitch last year she was in a bad state, she does not interact at all if we pet her she ...
A: All rescues have a legal obligation to determine if a dog is safe to be rehomed within a family ...
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| bichon frise urinating in the house | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have an 11 year old bichon. He has always been well houstrained and very good about going ...
A: This is likely due to condition age related, I would have him vet checked.Ask the vet to do a blood ...
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| Housebreaking | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old Poochon female. She has never soiled her crate during the night (10:00 pm-8:00 ...
A: emilee now dont take this the wrong way as it meant to be constructive, but I really dont think that ...
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| Puppy biting | 5/27/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a bichon frise puppy from a breeder, but we are having doubts that he is a ...
A: Pups bite, that I am afraid is how they socialise within a pack, you however are now his new pack ...
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| ear infections in bichons frises | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old bichon frise. he recently had an ear infection, we gave him the antibiotic, and ...
A: some say to remove inner ear hair, but research shows that this isnt always the best way to prevent ...
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| Puppy fur | 5/25/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a bichon frise puppy from a breeder, but we are having doubts that he is a ...
A: Puppy coats can be straight early on, have him cut back and allow the coat to breakthrough , give ...
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| chewing feet | 5/20/2009 |
Q: tizzy is three years old she is always chewing and licking her feet. the fur is a dark brown ...
A: this is clearly an intolerance to something she is eating or walking on, it could be commercial ...
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| Breeding | 5/1/2009 |
Q: How old can you breed a male bichon frise?
A: A male will have the potential to mate after 4 months so be careful, but it is really better to ...
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| IMHA | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I read your answer advising a woman about her dog and wanted to thank you for making the ...
A: May I express my sincere condolences to you and your family, may I also take this opportunity to ...
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| How much should my Bichon weigh? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My Bichon is 7 months old and weighs 5 pounds. Is that small for this breed? At what age will she ...
A: depends upon her genetic size. SO long as he is feeding well I wouldnt worry, worm her regularly ...
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| shedule | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old bichon-poo.Ziggy wakes up between 4-6am.I take him out he pees and poohs.Then i ...
A: after waking allow him to do toilet outside then bring back indoors, do not feed him until say 10am, ...
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| puppy socialization | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My 6 mo. Bichon goes to small dog and puppy play but when she is there she jumps on the other dogs ...
A: she has not been socialised well by the breeder, this role is now yours, so take her to meet other ...
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| bichon staining around inside legs and belly | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Our bichon Monti,(9 years old ) has brown staining around his belly and the inside of his back legs, ...
A: this staining is brought on by licking, so I suggest that you watch what you feed the little guy as ...
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| Should we risk surgery? | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 14 year old Bichon Frise & she has recently been opened up a small tumor on the side of her ...
A: the problem with tumours is this, on the skin surface they tend to look rather small in comparison ...
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| Seperation Anxiety | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 and ½ year old Bichon Fris. She is absolutely perfect until we have to go out and leave ...
A: Ok so there are a few issues that surprise me here. One at times she is left for 8 hours, this is ...
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| Squating to pee every 5 feet while on walk | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My three legged Bichon (missing back leg) will be 6 in September. She got this leg amputated when ...
A: Immediately place her on cranberry tablets three per day as this sounds like the start of stones or ...
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| my Bichon Frise | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 3/4 yr old male Bichon Frise. Due to an ongoing weight problem, I have cut out all but ...
A: firstly we need to get some ballpark figures of how tall this Bichon is, weight is only an iaause if ...
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| PUMPKIN | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I UNDERSTAND 100% PUMPKIN IS A GOOD SUPPLEMENT OF FIBER. HOW OFTEN AND HOW MUCH CAN I FEED MY 5 ...
A: I would try to give a balanced diet that includes pumpkin , cranberry, sterilised bonemeal, apple, ...
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| How to stop adgressivnce towards children | 3/20/2009 |
Q: He's great with everyone except for younger children. He's snap's at them if they get too close and ...
A: Dogs that have been abused or have bitten before take time to adjust, the dog must learn that he is ...
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| Bichon colouring | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My Bichon is nearly 5months old and her pads are still quite pink, at what age should they change to ...
A: THis is late coming through. could be genetic as such may not fully come through, but usually will ...
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| Diet and toileting questions | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I coparent 2 3-year old Bichons, and am thinking of taking them on full-time. How often should they ...
A: Howard alot will depend upon how they ahve been looked after previously. Most Bichons like a good ...
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| Bichon whimpers after running while playing | 3/2/2009 |
Q: We have a great little guy that is now three years old. On a few occasions,after running hard, our ...
A: MAny bichons will do this during the winter months, but after April if still no return to black, ...
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| Bichon chewing furniture! | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month old Bichon who likes to chew furniture and anything she's not supposed to chew. I ...
A: Most will end this at about 28 weeks, but if she has some retained deciduous canines then this is ...
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| Bichon chewing furniture! | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month old Bichon who likes to chew furniture and anything she's not supposed to chew. I ...
A: She is teething so unless you can distract her she will continue to chew on her favourite things, ie ...
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| Odor from Bichons | 2/23/2009 |
Q: My 2 and 1 year old bichons have suddenly started to emit a foul odor at their rectum. I have had ...
A: suggesta change in the diet to a meat based one to supplement the dried food as Bichons shouldnt ...
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| bichon frise | 2/14/2009 |
Q: is a pink and black nose normal on a puppy also is an umbilicle hernia dangerous
A: pigmentation can take up to 18 months and in some cases even longer to be set. I have known dogs ...
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| Bichon with enlarged heart | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I am a pet sitter for an 11 year old female Bichon on heart medicine for an enlarged heart. She is ...
A: How lonmg has she been on prednisilone, as this is only really a short term solution and will cause ...
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| Discount for buying 2 puppies from the same littler? | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have buyer wanting 2 puppies from the same litter and wants a discount. Is this normal? I don't ...
A: I would advise against allowing two from one litter to one individual, littermates will tend to ...
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| sneezing | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My Bichon sneezes when he gets excited, usually when we are playing with his toys. Can you explain ...
A: yes this is normal and most will do this, like us when a dog gets excited blood vessels expand in ...
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| bishon | 2/5/2009 |
Q: i have a 1 and a half boy bishon, and he is always licking on his private to where now it looks red ...
A: Most young adult males will do this, suggset that you bathe him in some neem oils hampoo just in ...
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| personality | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My male dog is sweet playful and generally calm for a 6 month old puppy, except when we put him on a ...
A: what I would do is not allow him the bed until he is able to make a decision on choosing his crate ...
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| personality | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My male dog is sweet playful and generally calm for a 6 month old puppy, except when we put him on a ...
A: ha ha this made me smile. What do we expect from our dogs, we give them our kingdom then we expect ...
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| house training | 2/2/2009 |
Q: hi ive just adopted a 11 mth old female she is fantastic when she is in the same roon as some 1 but ...
A: now this is commonly referred to as separation anxiety. She is still very young so if you follow our ...
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| Aspirin and Bichons | 2/1/2009 |
Q: How often can I give my Bichon (15 years old) a baby aspirin. Daily? He has arthritis and weak ...
A: I am not a vet so cannot state officially, however buffered aspirin is what many owners use for dogs ...
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| weight of puppy | 1/31/2009 |
Q: we have a 13 week old bishon frise shi tzu cross he weighs 2.5 kg is this ok and how many grams of ...
A: The packet of Hills comes with instruction on how to feed any breed and size of puppy or dog, as I ...
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| weight of puppy | 1/31/2009 |
Q: we have a 13 week old bishon frise shi tzu cross he weighs 2.5 kg is this ok and how many grams of ...
A: I dont personally recommend any dried food plan, simply because dogs were not ever intended to eat ...
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| Puppy Fur | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Our Bichon puppy is 10 weeks old. His fur is all white except he has apricot on his ears and around ...
A: At such a young age his coat will be sraight NOT curly, many people confuse Bichons with poodles. ...
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| house breaking | 1/22/2009 |
Q: We've had our Bichon Frise for almost 3 years. He was only 6 wks old when we got him. He was very ...
A: Paula the very best way ahead is to go back to basic training, in cases like these which are rarer ...
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| My Bichon... | 1/22/2009 |
Q: my Bichon Skittles is 16 years old! She is turning 17 this July and is in great shape. She even runs ...
A: What a wonderful age she has reached so far, and long may it continue. I would give her cranberry ...
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| grooming? | 1/16/2009 |
Q: At what age should I get my Bichon-shtzoo mix hair cut and what style do most use?. Also at what age ...
A: well males can and will breed from about 4 months onwards, it has been seen on many occasions, so ...
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| Bichon frise puppy | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My bichon frise puppy doesn't like walking, he is afraid everytime he meets someone else on the way, ...
A: this is normal when a puppy has not been well socialised by the breeder. It is I am afraid now your ...
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| Anxiety...I think | 1/13/2009 |
Q: We have a 10 week old male Bichon. He is a dream--a little psycho sometimes, but I assume that it's ...
A: Yes you are correct , this is separation anxiety. Its easy to combat but needs you to remain ...
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| Bichon/Maltese of Coton | 1/13/2009 |
Q: How can I determine whether my pup is a Maltese or coton? As size is not really indicative, ...
A: In all due respect without KC or AKC papers or a DNA test its hard to prove either way especially if ...
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| Skin problems | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old bichon has recently begun to bite and scratch the top of his back legs (hip area) to ...
A: Firstly Bob Martin isnt what I would use for this type of coat and this is far too frequent. A good ...
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| Bichon with separation anxiety. | 1/11/2009 |
Q: Is there any kind of way to calm a female bichon, when I leave the house for work are any thing she ...
A: Firstly we need to address what the root cause is of her separation anxiety, then we can suggest how ...
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| my Bichon puppy is only alone in her crate for 4 hours | 1/10/2009 |
Q: my Bichon puppy is only alone in her crate for 4 hours in the morning, I come home for lunch for an ...
A: I will be very honest here and I know its not what you want to hear. 8 hours in a crate with only ...
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| runs in circles | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 year old female. (neutered) She has fits where she runs in circles growling as is ...
A: When you say she has fits, do you mean seizures as these must be investigated by a qualified ...
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| Bichon Frise Potty Training | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Our new 15 weeks old female poppy came home last night and we purchase a crate for her. Today we ...
A: This is so normal, it will take a few weeks to get her used to where YOU want her to potty, please ...
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| urinating in house | 12/4/2008 |
Q: My male Bichon is 3 years old and I cannot stop him from urinating/marking in the house.It even ...
A: Dave at 3 he is at his prime sexually, this is a normal canine behaviour Please read the following ...
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| crate training | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My 8 week old Bichon goes potty every time I put her in the crate. I've tried putting her food ...
A: I am rather saddened to read at just 8 weeks she is her new home, in reality she should NOT be yet ...
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| potty training | 11/29/2008 |
Q: she does go to the toilet in my back garden but if she is left unattended she will have accidents in ...
A: any pup at this age has a small bladder and will have a few accidents, the problem will get better ...
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| seizures in bichon | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My bichon is 7 years old and the last 3 out of 4 times we went to the groomer she seizured soon as ...
A: I think she needs a blood test at the vet, this can be one of two things, the dog is so very ...
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| scratching | 11/18/2008 |
Q: my bichon, male 9 weeks old is very seriously scratching his hind legs and ear? im worried as his ...
A: Yes this is possible, also dont wash him in anything that smells nice , dont use carpet freshners ...
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| Reply to you | 11/15/2008 |
Q: . I want to try the things you suggested..but.. What food/Brand do you recommend to feed them? Now I ...
A: 2 tsp dried ginger 1 pk active dry yeast 1 c warm chicken broth 2 tb molasses 1 3/4 ...
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| bichon too territorial | 11/14/2008 |
Q: My bichon is 11 years old and I am desperate. We moved 3 years ago and ever since if we move a piece ...
A: I am afraid he is telling you to stop changing his life. at his age you need to compare it ti that ...
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| red stains on fur | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My Bishon Frise has red stains on his fur I was told this is from his saliva is this true?
A: Tina to some degree yes its a build of of yeast and bacteria. Suggest 1) place three drops cider ...
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| biting | 11/10/2008 |
Q: my puppy is 16 weeks and is mouthing alot, he is quite lively and when he is playful he tends to go ...
A: Craig its how you say it , I personally recommend yelping like the little guys litter mates would. ...
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| whining | 11/9/2008 |
Q: Our bichon Tuggsie has the habit of whining whenever we sit down, get on the phone or do things in ...
A: I would simply have her evaluated at the vet due to her age, think of your granny and how she would ...
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| Weeing in house | 11/9/2008 |
Q: my bichon is 16 weeks old, he is very good at asking to go out when he needs a wee or poop however ...
A: Craig but at 16 weeks the pup will have very little control over his motions. Crate train him as ...
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| female bichon frise | 11/4/2008 |
Q: my three year old bichon frise wont stop licking her bottom its either her tail or her bottom but ...
A: worm her and also give her some scoot (www.bichonhotel.co.uk) this will clear her anal glands. ...
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| 14 yo bichon | 11/2/2008 |
Q: My older bichon has recently stopped eating and is occasionally throwing up a small amount of clear ...
A: yes he is a lovely OAP, I suggest giving soft foods rich in vitamin B to encourage appetite, like ...
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| Reply to you | 10/31/2008 |
Q: . I want to try the things you suggested..but.. What food/Brand do you recommend to feed them? Now I ...
A: many people feel uncomfortable feeding a barf diet, but its 100% natural and if done well will be ...
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| skin itching and scabs | 10/30/2008 |
Q: the weather in florida went from humid and real warm to somewhat cold and dry , since then my bichon ...
A: Humidity is usually good for coats and skin of these dogs. I suggest the food or shampoo may be the ...
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| Potty training | 10/28/2008 |
Q: We have a 5 month Bichon. We have had him 2 months. We potty trained him to go outside to pee and ...
A: ha ha like most bichons he is spoilt (mine too) if you give him wee pads inside he will always have ...
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| Reply to you | 10/28/2008 |
Q: . I want to try the things you suggested..but.. What food/Brand do you recommend to feed them? Now I ...
A: I would use the honest kitchen in the USA or Bravo foods these have excellent natural diets that can ...
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| 13 week old bichon puppy! | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 week old puppy who is having a few problem. 1. She always thinks I am playing when I am ...
A: This is a very young pup no matter what the breed, as such she requires lessons in socialisation ...
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| 9 month old boys ( bichon ) | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Actually I have 2 questions. My Boys are very different in size and personality. Romeo hates to ride ...
A: Bichons are not normally greedy , so long as they eat good quality food then they will be fine, ...
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| food | 10/24/2008 |
Q: How much do you feed an 11 week old pup?
A: That would depend upon what diet you are using and how big the pup is. Each dog should be treated ...
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| bichon | 10/23/2008 |
Q: i have a bichon and lately he has been scratching like crazy he has done it so much he scratched ...
A: Nikey hello I would change the diet to a raw one immediately go to my website and look for diet and ...
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| Separation Anxiety | 10/22/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted a 3 year old Bichon Frise. He wants to be with us every minute. How do we keep ...
A: He needs to be crate trained (please read the info on my site www.eurobichons.com) This will take ...
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| having a second puppy | 10/17/2008 |
Q: i have a beautiful 6 month old girl bichon called daisy but as we are out at work all day im ...
A: Denise there will always be issues about hieracrchy when two or more dogs exist in any social pack, ...
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| ACCIDENTAL POOPING | 10/16/2008 |
Q: MY 12 YR OLD BICHON, CASPER, HAS BEGUN HAVING PROBLEMS POOPING.. HE HAS HAD TO GO SO SUDDENLY THAT ...
A: If he has been on any drugs with soporifiic effect he will be constipated suggest fibre in his diet. ...
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| stud dog leaving his scent | 10/1/2008 |
Q: i wonder if anyone can help. i have bought a 3 year old stud dog, who has been in kennels all that ...
A: Stud dogs scent this is a fact of life , the only way to stop most of this is to have him castrated ...
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| health | 9/30/2008 |
Q: my bichon will be 14 in January. In the past 2 years I have seen a decline in health. He did train ...
A: AT 14 i think he is a very lovely old man . I would suggest a vets visit for an OAP check up , I ...
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| Loose motions | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My Bichon Frise is 12 weeks old and has very loose motions particularly at night - waking every two ...
A: one has to be careful it isnt an intestinal infection such as giardi or coccida. Suggest a vet ...
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| bichon throwing up | 9/21/2008 |
Q: My 8-yr/old bichon has been throwing up his kibbles. He eats purina one lamb and threw up in the ...
A: Mara like humans even dogs occasionally feel unwell. Suggest no food for today then start again ...
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| Not herself | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My Bichon Frise,Missy is 10 yrs.old. Has always been active and healthy up until last week. She hurt ...
A: salmon oil and a good diet that doesnt allow weight gain.She is likely to be in some pain hence not ...
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| bichon puppy biting | 9/10/2008 |
Q: We have a 10 week old, male bichon frise- Chutney.(We've only had him for a week). When he is ...
A: Nadia what you are doing is incorrect, puppy biting is a normal part of socialisation and you must ...
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| Bichon losing hair | 9/7/2008 |
Q: We've taken in a Bichon (this is his THIRD home in six years). He has bald spots on him. His legs ...
A: Sound ;like can be either or both stress or mites, wash in neem oil shampoo www.bichonhotel.co.uk ...
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| Bichon Frise (low PLT) | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I just got a Bichon puppy age 14weeks. He went for blood test and his PLT is 30 (the vet said the ...
A: babesia gibsoni is a tick borne infection , if you follow vet advice the dog should be fine ...
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| heart murmur in bichon | 9/5/2008 |
Q: We just brought home our 10wk old ,male bichon named Chutney from a reputable breeder. When I took ...
A: In honesty one vet will diagnose yet another not. Many will close fine and they remain healthy As ...
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| potty training | 9/5/2008 |
Q: i have read everything i can about potty training and i am trying my hardest but no luck. i have a ...
A: you must crate train this dog, it teaches them control and management of the bladder and bowels. at ...
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| Bichon bad behavior | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have 2 bichons which are about to turn 3 years old, they had training and we were getting along ...
A: Just a phase , suggest go back to basic puppy training, this is quite normal especially for this ...
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| bichon x | 8/31/2008 |
Q: i have a female bichon x who is 11 months old. over the time we have had her (since she was 7 weeks) ...
A: This is a common scenario with some bichons. I have one like this and her eating habits go over a 3 ...
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| Scratching in morning | 8/30/2008 |
Q: My 7 mth old Bichon Frise scratches excessively only in mornings when he wakes up. He has no fleas ...
A: Salmon oil or duck fat are excellent to moisten the food. But what is far more important is a ...
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| Scratching in morning | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My 7 mth old Bichon Frise scratches excessively only in mornings when he wakes up. He has no fleas ...
A: ensure he has access to water first thing in the am, also try natural filtered water. This could be ...
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| Dog chewing on paws | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My female has chewed on her paws to until she bleeds. Nothing has changed in her environment. I ...
A: Please go to www.bichonhotel.co.uk Kimmie has my natural products that will put an end to these ...
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| constant itching; scratching; red where biting; losing hair around the area | 8/29/2008 |
Q: my mom has had a bichon for the last 8yrs; it seems like this time of yr.(aug) cesar starts having ...
A: common problems only happen when the advice given by stupid breeders and owners becomes available. ...
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| Bichon Frise (low PLT) | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I just got a Bichon puppy age 14weeks. He went for blood test and his PLT is 30 (the vet said the ...
A: Are you sure they are that low, if so has the dog eaten any rat poison or garden poison. The PLT is ...
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| 9 Yr. Old Bichon Aggressive w/ Grandkids | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I've read your previous answers about aggressive behavior due to the whole dominance issue. My male ...
A: Oh Diane how my heart bleeds for you at this time. Old habits die hard, but he isnt too old to learn ...
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| Male Bichon Frise Peeing in house | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have a male 1 1/2 year old Bichon who pees inside the house. He is one of the puppies of my other ...
A: Male dogs will pee in the house the only way to stop them is to neuter them and or train them not to ...
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| bichon frise | 8/22/2008 |
Q: how do i find a mate for my male bichon?
A: If only life was that simple.... First ask yourself , is he a good example of the breed, why do you ...
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| Sisters dog | 8/21/2008 |
Q: My sister has a bichon frise,she love the dog very much and is very attached to him. The only ...
A: Bored dogs bark, its as simple as that! Exercise is very important , make him fetch, play ball and ...
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| not eating dog food | 8/16/2008 |
Q: i have a puppy that she is month old and all she want to eat is house food but i don't want to give ...
A: At 1 month old she should not have yet left mum , so contact the breeder as this in the UK would be ...
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| breeding | 8/14/2008 |
Q: i want to start to breed my bichons but i dontknow nothing about it at all i would like to know from ...
A: Too young Please log into my website and read about the necessary health tests, these MUST be done ...
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| feeding bichons | 8/14/2008 |
Q: i took my bichon (bundle) for a check up at the vets because he had the runs the vet told me to keep ...
A: Ok the vet is correct, that diet isnt good enough for any dog on a long term basis. Suggest that ...
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| Shedding Bichon Pup & Diet | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My Bichon is 12 weeks and although his shedding was previously more noticable, it wasn't all over ...
A: BF 1 raw fresh or frozen chicken wing green beans or garden peas, grated raw carrots or carrot ...
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| Bichon not well | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Bailey will be 5 in October. I took her to the vet for vomiting. She was given tummy coating meds ...
A: Cindy try giving her some cranberry in her water, I would take back to vet immediately this isnt ...
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| My bichon won't stop Barking! | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have had my 11 week old Bichon for 3 weeks now. She is a lovely dog but when ever we put her in ...
A: this is so normal , she is communicating with you as her new itter mates, some are more vocal than ...
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| bichon | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have 10 months old Bichon, he pees frequentely and dreps all over the house, how often the bichon ...
A: Need more information . At this age I assume that you are talking about scent marking, which is ...
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| New Puppy | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I know I've asked this question before, but the first time I accidently entered the wrong email ...
A: Alot will depend on the type of breeder you use to breed the pup you want. Unsocialised pups are ...
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| Bichon Puppies? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Our mother wants to get a little Bichon Frise (BF). I want her to get a puppy, having heard that ...
A: Alot will depend on the type of breeder you use to breed the pup you want. Unsocialised pups are ...
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| seperation | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have been looking after my sisters Bichon now since April 20th, all though the information I have ...
A: This poor little boy is rather stage struck, he come to a newish house , who then have some pups, ...
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| bichon weight | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have not been able to determine how much my bichon should weigh. He is 5 months old.
A: a pups weight is determined by several factors: 1) Weight and size of parents and grandparents. ...
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| My 12 yr old Bichon Frise has bad rough cough | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 yr old Bichon fries who has developed a bad rough sounding cough without bringing ...
A: buffered aspirin , if in UK contact eurobichons@aol.com we have proper doggy ones for sale. Its ...
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| pudgy puppy | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a male Bichon, he is neutered and is a little over weight, he about 10 lbs and is 1 year and ...
A: Ok I have this discussion at least twice per week there is no such thing as lean kibble, all kibble ...
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| itching | 7/7/2008 |
Q: what can I do to stop the scratching. There are no visable fleas, and we use oatmeal soap. Is ...
A: yes there is lots you can do. start the raw food diet as soon as possible. Use non scented products ...
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| bichon drooling | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Our 13 month old male bichon always has a wet, light brown stain around his muzzle. It's not there ...
A: My first question would be does the dog have a normal scissor bite, as many droolers have a bite ...
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| bichon frise | 6/28/2008 |
Q: my bichon frise is 12 weeks old and we got her 2 weeks ago. she was fine until 2day. she has puked 3 ...
A: Many bichons react badly to what vets give them for worming, I did issue a health wanrning on my ...
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| bichon frise | 6/28/2008 |
Q: my bichon frise is 12 weeks old and we got her 2 weeks ago. she was fine until 2day. she has puked 3 ...
A: What worming tabs did you give her, as some bichons react BADLY to some worm meds, if she has ...
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| benedryl for itching | 6/27/2008 |
Q: what is the recommded dose of benedryl for a bischon with itching
A: 1-2mg per pound of dog Do not exceed 2mg But the real issue is what is causing the itching, you ...
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| hot spots | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My 7 month old bichon has developed hot spots on the top of her head, under and above her eye and ...
A: I would agree with the vet, these have most likely been caused by flea bite allergy which during ...
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| 1 year old bichons | 6/24/2008 |
Q: i have two bichons a male and female. they are with us over a year now. recently the female bichon ...
A: THis is all to do with you being pregnant, these dogs are very clever and feel they are being pushed ...
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| My dog Pudge has IMHA | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My dog Pudge has been diagnosed with IMHA. She was diagnosed a week and half ago. You can imagine ...
A: I am not about to beat the bush on this one, sadly this disease is horrid, it is likely to result in ...
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| my bichon wont stop itching | 6/23/2008 |
Q: We are already giving our dog omega 3 tablets daily we have also changed her food 4 times plus we ...
A: OK this is what I want you to do and it isnt a short term issue rather a long one that will take ...
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| new bichon puppy | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased a 9 week old bichon puppy. The first night he wined for 20 minutes then fell ...
A: getting a new puppy is a daunting task for us all, we all have to learn how to be part of that dogs ...
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| Bichon Puppy-EYES | 6/22/2008 |
Q: We just purchased a bichon frise puppy and we are a little worried about her eyes. You can see the ...
A: Firstly how old is pup, suggest less than 12 weeks old.Eye conformation is all down to genetics. If ...
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| Separation Anxeity | 6/18/2008 |
Q: After 3 1/2 years my Bichon seems to be developing separation anxiety. From the time he was a ...
A: The seizures can be a result of amny diffrent issues even stress. I would put on a radio channel for ...
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| 7 year old Bichon female, peeing in the house | 6/16/2008 |
Q: We have had our Bichon since she was a puppy and she is now 7. She used to be extremely good through ...
A: This sounds to me more like a medical problem than a psychological one as such I stress , get her to ...
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| Bichon-always sniffing for food | 6/15/2008 |
Q: We have an 18 month old Bichon. We've had her since she was a puppy. About 7 months ago, we kenneled ...
A: In a kennels it is nomal practice to use the kennel own food, which is likely what they have given ...
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| Bichon agressive towards other dogs | 6/13/2008 |
Q: We have a 3 year old bichon frise. He is very sweet to all humans, and gets along well with other ...
A: This is an issue of retraining, keeping on a leash close to your side. Encourage healthy sniffing, ...
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| motion sickness?? | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Can you help? We have a 4 n a half month female bichon and have noticed for a few wks occasionally ...
A: The best way to combat this is to do little journeys of 5 mins then stop, get out of the car and ...
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| Puppy not eating | 6/9/2008 |
Q: We have a 4 1/2 month bichon female,last month she went off her food and developed a dry hacking ...
A: This is what I would do if she ws mine give her ecinachea daily to build her immunity to KC for the ...
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| My bichon looks creme not white, | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I just got my Bichonfrom a woman who said she was selling them for a friend so i wasnt able to see ...
A: You do not say how old she is, but from what you wrte I assume under 18months old. Peachy ...
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| Lifting LEG!! | 6/3/2008 |
Q: ..I just dont know what to do!!!!! I just want to cry because I LOVE BRADY SO MUCH BUT I JUST CANT ...
A: This is all normal so please dont fret, its all about going back to basics, I have many boys and ...
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| Bichon Frise | 6/3/2008 |
Q: 4 year old male has severe problems walking on his hind legs. Has had injections for 4 weeks no luck ...
A: HAs the dog been checked over for slipping patella , that can be caused either genetically or ...
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| Bichon Frise | 5/29/2008 |
Q: At what age is a Bichon considered full grown?
A: Toy breeds in general all considered fully grown at 10 months , some maybe 11 months, they should ...
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| Bichon biting & crate training | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My family recently brought home a 8 week old male Bichon Poo. At first he was loving and playful. ...
A: THis is called mouthing and is how pups play with their siblings what you need to do is to assert ...
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| Cranberry Suppliment | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 17mth old Bichon girl, Sophia. She recently had a UTI and I am wondering if a cranberry ...
A: available from www.bichonhotel.co.uk They are a must please log into my health site to read how ...
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| bullying bichon | 5/22/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted a 10 month old male bichon(alfie) whos had a hard time so far.We will be his 3rd ...
A: Ok you hit the nail right on the head, what you must do is to help build Alfies confidence up by not ...
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| Peeing | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My bichon will be three in July, he went thru crate training and was great. He is a boy and he ...
A: Is he neutered would be my first question ? If not then I suggest that is nothing more than ...
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| PLS HELP, I NEED ADVICE FOR MY BICHON!!! | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I bought a lovely Male bichon frise who is nearly 7 months old (I named him Teddy Bear, Teddy for ...
A: this will all take time, he has had 7 months poor ownership, lead training will be relatively easy ...
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| Bichon's coat | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 15 week old male Bichon. The day I "met" him I immediately noticed that he had a band of ...
A: THis is quite normal and will settle, its genetic and you will find the two parents have very ...
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| weight | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I've read that the average weight for a Bichon is 9 lbs. I have a 3 month old puppy that already ...
A: There is NO such thing as the average weight for a Bichon. Simply , all dogs are the progeny of two ...
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| A Bichon turned woodchuck | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My co-worker and I both own a Bichon/Shitzu mix dog. She has been off on maternity leave and ...
A: A new baby on the scene will often bring about behaviours in our pets that we find intolerable, they ...
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| Max - Bichon Frise | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My dog Max is 6 1/2 years old and as we say he lauched himself off the couch a couple of weeks ago ...
A: The diagnosis of a ruptured cruciate ligament is made through observing abnormal movement of the ...
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| my dog | 5/13/2008 |
Q: we have just noticed al lot of 'bruised' skin when she was wet and wasn't there a week ago. we are ...
A: if yes dont worry that is a most desirable trait that breeders strive to produce and is somewhat ...
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| Bathing a bichon frise | 5/13/2008 |
Q: how often can i bath a bichon frise? i was told 2-3 weeks or else he can get dry skin if you bath ...
A: Dogs produce a substance called sebum which effectively makes the coat waterproof well showerproof , ...
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| bichon frise hair loss | 5/8/2008 |
Q: our 4 month old bichon seems to be losing patches of hair on her back and tail area. stress is not ...
A: I have just developed a new product to combat these problems , available from www.bichonhotel.co.uk ...
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| owning 2 bichons | 5/6/2008 |
Q: . We currently own a 2 1/2 yr. old male bichon who is the best dog..I brought home another 9 week ...
A: My suggestion is completely ignore the younger dog for a few days this will resolve how hey feel ...
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| bichon/poodle mix biting | 5/3/2008 |
Q: We adopted a 5-year-old bichon/poodle about a year ago. She is very loving inside our home, but can ...
A: For heavens sake dont give up so easily, put it this way, if a child spat at men would you lock it ...
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| 1 yr.old Bichon new to us, pooping in house | 5/3/2008 |
Q: We just adopted a 1 year old female Bichon. We are her 3rd owner. Last owner told us she was potty ...
A: Crate training is more involved than sleeping, 3 owners in her life poor girl, i think she is ...
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| Need help with our Bichon Frise | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year Bichon Frise that is very stubborn. He will not come if you call him. He Is a ...
A: All bichons go through this stage, it does pass as quickly as it comes.I would start by just havg ...
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| what is the best way to clean the ears of the dog | 4/19/2008 |
Q: Can you use a cloth material of some kind or can you clean with a Q-tip like people use? if other ...
A: you should never use any implement to clean the dogs ears such as a q tip. The best way is a cotton ...
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| What is the best way to brush a bichon's teeth? | 4/19/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to brush a bichon's teeth? is it better to give him kibbles or with a tooth ...
A: Many owners think that kibble cleans teeth, can I make this very clear it does not. It has NO ...
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| Bichon chewing his paws | 4/19/2008 |
Q: My bichon puppy has just started chewing his hind paws to the point of bleeding, I have an ...
A: could be either, get some Ch-ears (www.eurobichons.com) and dab paws into a little, this will kill ...
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| IMHA | 4/18/2008 |
Q: my dog (1/2 corgi1/2chi) was just diag with IMHA and just under went a blood transfusion what should ...
A: ANSWER: Hi there , Sadly Im not going to be very positive here but I will be as honest as I can for ...
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| How much a Bichon usually Weigh? | 4/15/2008 |
Q: How much does a normal Bichon frise Suppose to weigh at age 6.
A: the simplest way to answer is How long is a piece of string ? Much depends on his parents, ...
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| bichon | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My 1 1/2 yr old Bichon will not stop barking...loud noises, knocks on the door, people passing by ...
A: It's all about socialisation and if that role was not done by the breeder then hey I am afraid its ...
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| Bichon possesivness/biting | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I adopted a Bichon 3 months ago and all is well so far until today. I have a 75 year old Mother who ...
A: Before I tell you what is happening I must make it clear that : I doubt this will be the first time ...
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| Peeing on floor | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Adult female pees everywhere on the floor up against a table legs anything lying on the floor, ...
A: Ok this is common but you do need to catch the culprit, otherwise you may be barking up the wrong ...
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| MY dog wets the bed | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 year old Bichon. Lately when she sleeps/naps She pees on herself. She is not having a ...
A: I would take her to the vet, at her age it is rather common, but I think you should get a vets ...
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| bichon dew claws | 3/31/2008 |
Q: my breeder has raised lots of Bichons and also shows them. My Bichon is 4 months old and she has ...
A: I do not understand why a groomer would be questioning a breeder, the groomer works for you and NOT ...
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| bichon | 3/28/2008 |
Q: at what age is right for them to mate (have sex)
A: Bichons should only be mated after they have been tested by opthalmic vets for any eye conditions, ...
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| potty train | 3/27/2008 |
Q: my dog is a male, 6 months old. How many times during a day will i need to take him outside to pee?? ...
A: ok at 6 months his bladder is still very small and cant hold that much,he really does need to have ...
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| angels glow | 3/26/2008 |
Q: we have a 9week old bichon frise&she has some tear staining under her eyes. we have a soloution from ...
A: most products the vets have are not effective at all. Here is what I suggest, give the dog foods ...
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| House train/growling/chewing | 3/26/2008 |
Q: How do you house train a bichon Frise? he sometimes has mad moment like running laps of the living ...
A: Oh My did the breeder not tell you about Bichon Blitzing? This is a normal way that ALL bichons ...
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| Bishon Frise Poodle X | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My Bishon will be 5 y/o in April. He seems to be going bald on his sides and on the topbase of his ...
A: If all the bloods have come back normal then I would alter his diet, give him foods rich in omega ...
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| Lethargy | 3/22/2008 |
Q: My 8-year-old Bichon has suddenly become lethargic today. She's normally very energetic and love ...
A: I think its now time to get her to a vet, If not taking a pee it could be infection, stones, that ...
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| Lethargy | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My 8-year-old Bichon has suddenly become lethargic today. She's normally very energetic and love ...
A: It all sounds quite normal , however I am not a vet, I would just offer her some fresh chicken broth ...
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| Lethargy | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My 8-year-old Bichon has suddenly become lethargic today. She's normally very energetic and love ...
A: is she drinking lots of water, is she in pain, look at the gums what do you see, are they blue , ...
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| 8wk bichon not drinking much water at all | 3/21/2008 |
Q: We have an 8wk female Bichon Frise,had her for 2 days now and so far she has hardly drank any water ...
A: OK I see many questions with rhetorical answers here I can only help from my experience of working ...
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| bishon female dominance | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have two bishons, an eleven year old male, and a eight year old female. We got the male when he ...
A: This is much more than dominance, you say she is always hungry, what diet is she on, no dog should ...
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| Scratching on face | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have a two year old Bichon who started scratching his little face until it bleeds. It was cleared ...
A: Yes I think steroids are NOT the answer they will tend to bring on other conditions with this breed ...
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| Bichon with IMHA | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Our Bichon became very lethargic 2 weeks ago and would not eat or drink. We kept her hydrated using ...
A: It may do yes, but I will be very honest, prednisilone is a steroid and as such further conditions ...
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| bichon frisee / spinal operation and glucosamine | 3/16/2008 |
Q: My 9 year old bichon just had a costly spinal operation where they took out a ruptured disc. i ...
A: I would advise >1000mg glucosamine/500mg chondratin cranberry tablets daily, omega 3,6,0 , flax seed ...
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| allergies | 3/15/2008 |
Q: My bichon is 2 yrs old, continually chews his feet, vet suggested allergy test but I can't afford ...
A: I am not a vet so cannot suggest a medication, however I can from experience state that we have ...
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| puppy with thin hair | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Our 13 week old bichon has very thick hair on her legs, top of her head and ears. Her back and tail ...
A: the powder puff look will not become so until at least 8 months, the coat has to be supported by the ...
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| SICK BICHON | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I've had my bichon for 18 years and I just had to recently put him down. One night he started crying ...
A: I know how distressed you are feeling, the loss of a much loved pet and family member is traumatic ...
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| Hair on back turning yellow | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Bichon whose hair on his back is turing a yellow/brown color and seams to be ...
A: Unless I can see a picture I think what you are describing is simply the juvenile peach to yellow ...
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| Bichon Body | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have an adorable almost one year old make Bichon Frise. He has pure white fur with the dark halos ...
A: this is so normal you wouldnt believe it. Those marks (skin pigmentation) are what all good breeders ...
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| size and potty training | 3/13/2008 |
Q: our 1 1/2 year newly aquired reg bichon is 13 inches at the shoulder...isn't this rather large for a ...
A: well , size matters so they say.. or does it ? For show purposes yes the dog is large but for a pet ...
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| New move has dog upset | 3/12/2008 |
Q: My sister just moved in with me to my new house. She has an 11year old bishon, and prior to living ...
A: Why prozac, such a drastic meausre so early on. I would have your sister wear a nice soft t shirt in ...
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| 11 yr old bichon frise | 3/10/2008 |
Q: we are fostering this dog who was given up by his owner. we got him from the aspca adn are trying ...
A: this is very common with pups,adults, rescues , in fact ALL dogs that have not been crate trained, ...
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| yellow legs | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My female bichon is 3 1/2 months old. Her potty training is going well but the only problem I have ...
A: Use Cornstarch its great for this, rub into area and hey presto off it comes. If you dont use a wee ...
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| he won't stop licking! | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old male bichon who won't stop licking! He licks everything, skin, feet, fabrics - ...
A: He has an allergy/intolerance to either an environmental allergen or a food /dietary allergen . I ...
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| lazy 3 year old | 3/8/2008 |
Q: hi we took a three year old bichon in three weeks ago he is loving taking a little practice with the ...
A: this is very common with rescue dogs, they lack socialisation and must be taught how to interact ...
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| natural diet & eliminating tear stains | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I spoke to you previously regarding what to look for in a bichon pup prior to purchasing. We did ...
A: I would look at home food or a prepared diet such as www.prizechoice.co.uk You can do as we do and ...
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| 10 month old bichon - house breaking problems | 3/1/2008 |
Q: we have an almost 10 month old bichon frise and she's really sneaky.. We crate trained her 100% ...
A: Ok so she is spayed (well done ) it doesnt really matter because the real issue as I have said is ...
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| persistant scratching | 3/1/2008 |
Q: My 8 month old bichon mix came to my home from a backyard breeder with a flea infection and multiple ...
A: poor little mite. Change his diet to a raw food diet, give him some ground oatmeal in his diet, lamb ...
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| 10 month old bichon - house breaking problems | 3/1/2008 |
Q: we have an almost 10 month old bichon frise and she's really sneaky.. We crate trained her 100% ...
A: I know you wont like what I am about to say, its not personal but, a bichon is a people dog, they ...
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| aggressive behavior | 2/26/2008 |
Q: We have a bichon/beagle mix; he is two and a half years old. He is wonderful most of the time. ...
A: He sees yoou as his aplha bitch and nothing more, The male dog gets a bullied life from his bitch ...
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| aggressive behavior | 2/26/2008 |
Q: We have a bichon/beagle mix; he is two and a half years old. He is wonderful most of the time. ...
A: This is clearly dominance aggression, in short he sees you as his bitch. What does “dominance ...
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| Itching and biting | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I just god a 10 weeks bichon, he is etching and biting him on his back legs. What can I do to stop ...
A: my first point would be to have him treated for fleas, using Bob Martin Spot on for puppies, At the ...
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| stray, shelter bichon adult potty problems | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 3-5 yr old Bichon 1 week ago that was brought in as a stray. We are struggling with him ...
A: it may take quite some time for him to feel comfortable enough and safe enough to play, I would fill ...
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| stray, shelter bichon adult potty problems | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 3-5 yr old Bichon 1 week ago that was brought in as a stray. We are struggling with him ...
A: ok so you have adopted a doggy from the pound, well done, commendable act xx What you must try to ...
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| Bichon Grooming | 2/21/2008 |
Q: At what age do you recommend taking our 11 week old Bichon to have her first haircut? We brush her ...
A: although it is cold I would start at 16 weeks, they nails can then be cut so no damage occurs, befoe ...
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| Bichon Freese hair | 2/20/2008 |
Q: Good afternoon! Our Bichon Freese 4 months old puppy parctically lost all her hair. No matter what ...
A: I would take her to a vet for a full blood panel to be carried out. As this can be due to many ...
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| bichon frise | 2/18/2008 |
Q: At what age does the typical Bichon Frise reach their full-grown size?
A: If there was such a thing as a typical Bichon they would reach their adult size (height) at 8-10 ...
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| feeding | 2/11/2008 |
Q: i got my bijion 3 days ago at 5 weeks old. She is vomiting milk and small puppy food and is not ...
A: I sent the answer yesterday I think there is something wrong with the system. Hello Cathy sorry for ...
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| Bichon hair thinning | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My 8 year old female bichon's hair seems to be thinning, however we do not see any evidence of hair ...
A: I had answered this but it came back to me I dont know why, but here is the answer again. Hiya ...
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| hair loss | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Hi we have just taken ownership of an 8 year old bischon friese from a resue center he has one or ...
A: Firstly I would want to know why he is bald, there are a few immune related conditions that can ...
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| Greeting people | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Our Bichon is 7 months old and has been difficult at times but extremely lovable. Our problem is ...
A: Fran he adores you be flattered This is from my site www.eurobichons.com feel free to jin its free ...
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| prime age | 1/29/2008 |
Q: We have a great tempermant bichon and want to breed him, any advice? and what is a good age for ...
A: Sara firstly it shouldnt really be that simple, and one would need to ask some questions of yourself ...
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| crate training or basix training | 1/27/2008 |
Q: She is 3 months old. She poops and pees in her crate doesn't bother her to sit or lay in it. She ...
A: Debbie she is reading signals of frustration from you and saying "YOU GOTTA BE JOKIN" This is called ...
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| My puppy is worrying me! | 1/27/2008 |
Q: We got our Dog today and he is 9 weeks old. We have been easing him into ourlifestyle but doesn't ...
A: He is far too young to go outside yet and should not do so until 1 week after his 2nd vaccination . ...
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| What do you feed a puppy Bichon Frise? | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what you would feed a newly brought home puppy. Wearegetting one soon and don't know ...
A: whoever told you that is bonkers. Foods that can be fed will initially be reliant upon what the ...
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| My dog has small black spots on its legs. (ankle) | 1/26/2008 |
Q: What should I do if my dog has small black spots on his legs (ankle)? He sometimes licks them, but ...
A: FIRST treat your dog with a good flea treatment, some bichons do react to frontline so try a ...
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| Sudden aggression when 12 yr old son kisses parents | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Our bichon has been a perfect pet until about 6 mos ago when he suddenly began attacking our 12 yr ...
A: This is more common than you'd think, its all about pack hierarchy and possession. Im afraid you ...
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| buying a bichon | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I am going to view a bichon frise puppy this weekend with a view to making him part of our family. ...
A: Firstly well done, its not often I read questions from people who get the order of purchase correct. ...
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| Family Bichon unprovoked attacks | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Good day, My mother has a 4 year Bichon who has always been fairly aggressive with other dogs and ...
A: This isnt as uncommon as you think, some bichons can react like this, have you had him checked out ...
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| Bichon pooping 4+ times day | 1/13/2008 |
Q: We have just acquired a 6 year old Bichon. She is a sweetheart and came from a good home but quite ...
A: You are what you eat, remember that adage from old... I would give her a raw chicken wing once every ...
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| Whining | 1/10/2008 |
Q: My 3 1/2 year old male whines incessantly, it seems to have gotten worse and is very nerve wracking. ...
A: One would need more info, dogs whine for many reasons, they could be physical, psychological , ...
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| Bichon with IMHA | 1/10/2008 |
Q: Our Bichon became very lethargic 2 weeks ago and would not eat or drink. We kept her hydrated using ...
A: Sadly Im not going to be very positive here but I will be as honest as I can for you.... I will give ...
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| Knee - Glucosamine and/or Chondroiton for puppy? | 1/10/2008 |
Q: ) We have a almost 9 month old bichon frise puppy. (a total cutie:P) but the vet said that one of ...
A: The most recent research would suggest that up to 1000mg even for puppies as a combined effect of ...
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| Knee - Glucosamine and/or Chondroiton for puppy? | 1/10/2008 |
Q: ) We have a almost 9 month old bichon frise puppy. (a total cutie:P) but the vet said that one of ...
A: A slipping Patella is relatively normal in small breeds, chondratin and Glucosamine are EXCELLENt ...
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| separation anxiety | 1/8/2008 |
Q: my 10 week old Bichon Frise went to work with me for the first two weeks after I purchased him, now ...
A: The dog is insecure basically due to your inexperience. How long is he being left alone as I would ...
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| Bichon Frise | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I belong to a dog rescue in Ohio. About 2 months ago a couple contacted our rescue and said that ...
A: Firstly well done on fostering , its often forgotten how many dogs come into our lives in this ...
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| Potty train | 1/4/2008 |
Q: We purchased a nine (9) month old female Bichon 12/18/07 and were assured she was housebroken. She ...
A: Poor Lillian You are far too desperate and its being passed thru to Missy Bichon. Make it fun for ...
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| proper weight | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if the Bichon freise can be a husky boy at 28lbs. 5 years old, very happy and ...
A: I get asked this quite often. Unless he is rather tall,lets say over 15 inch at the shoulder, that ...
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| brown patches on our Bichon | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Molly is 2 years old, and increasingly seems to be getting light brown/apricot patching on her coat. ...
A: Is this actually on the coat or is it on the skin, many breeders desire good skin markings they will ...
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| Lethargic 9 week male Bichon | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I gave my wife a 9 week male Bichon for Christmas and from the day I brought him home all he wants ...
A: My dear its very important that no toy breed pup ever goes with out feeding for more than 2 ...
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| 5 month male Bichon no appetite | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have an adorable 5 month old Bichon Boy, up till now he has eaten bakers puppy food, but suddenly ...
A: At 5 months he still requires up to 3 meals per day to avoid hypoglycaemia a common condition in ...
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| Size of my Bichon | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old Bichon pup, he is weighing in at 6lbs at the moment. I wondered how much more ...
A: Well to be honest some are over 20lbs, but that has more to do with genetics and human interaction. ...
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| health | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Why do Bichon Frise shake when there in a warm house and have loving care?
A: I need more info, has the dog come from a rescue situation , was it a puppy etc, age , sex etc, ...
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| bichon friese | 12/14/2007 |
Q: why does my bichon friese have red hair around its eyes?
A: It has tearstaining, this is a problem with all dogs but is seen in white and lighter dogs, the red ...
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| My 1 year old BF has odor problem! | 12/14/2007 |
Q: Over the past week, I've noticed my Bichon Frise has the most unbecoming odor. Surprisingly,even ...
A: It is possible that either his teeth need to be cleaned or more likely his anal glands need ...
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| Chewin himself and evrything else | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Ok my son benny the bichon has always had a chewing problem. He is three years now and i would say ...
A: What must be done now is go back to basics and treat him as a puppy, leave for only very short ...
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| buying a 8 week old vs a 16 week old | 12/8/2007 |
Q: We are in the process of buying female puppy. We have found a very reputable breeder (shows her ...
A: Just because they show dogs doesnt mean the dogs are quality marked, I know that is a harsh comment ...
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| Housebreaking a "rescue" Bichon | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Through a mutual acquaintance we received a 14-month old Bichon about 2 months ago. Won't bore you ...
A: now I must congratulate you on adopting and dont despair , you are doing really well. Firstly I note ...
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| 7 week old puppy | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I found a flea on my 7 week old bichon puppy. I rubbed him down with dawn and water. I can't seem ...
A: Sadly this is typical of a poor breeder, papers are not a mark of quality just an indication that ...
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| bircon frise | 11/29/2007 |
Q: thank you
A: All dogs have two seasons per annum with 6 months apart. They can come into heat at between 6 months ...
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| Bichon skin problem | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 month Bichon that lately has developed a habit of chewing on his paw , he pulls the hair ...
A: I would give him fatty acid and omega 3,6,9 and bathe him in oatmeal shampoo , Dont use any scented ...
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| hair loss in small area | 11/17/2007 |
Q: my bichon, has hair loss in spots over his back about 3 inches in diameter. It is pink but no ...
A: This could be due to a number of problems, allergies, flea allergy, grooming issues and genetic ...
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| cataract surgery in my 5 yr. old Bichon Frise | 11/13/2007 |
Q: Our 5 yr. old spayed female has an advanced cateract in the right eye and a haze in the left. ...
A: Aw ,my poor girl I have one that has bilateral cateracts so I know the heartache you feel, I too ...
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| Bichon Frise - Loss of appetite | 11/13/2007 |
Q: We have just shfited to a nearby house. Since then, my dog has not been eating and always stay alone ...
A: Dont forget that we as humans know what is going on but a dog is simply moved to a new den, I would ...
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| New Puppy - old dog - vaccinations and introduction | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I've just a deposit on a puppy bichon frises that I'll be picking up a few days before christmas day ...
A: Firstly the pup at that age will be going through a fear stage so they will both be nervous.But I am ...
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| Night time Bichon frise crate problems | 11/6/2007 |
Q: We have just brought an 8 wk Bichon Frise puppy, she has been good in every way and is very good at ...
A: Melissa the size isnt the problem, she has separation anxiety which is hardly surprising due to her ...
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| Bichon not eating | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have just bought a 9 week old bichon boy. on the first day we had him he loved his food and ate ...
A: Firstly do you recall what it was like when you ever had one, the jaw aches and the appetite is ...
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| My bisone frise has very dry/powder poo | 10/23/2007 |
Q: First, he poo and pees around the house and his poo is very dry, its powderie, and wondering if he ...
A: Well stools are a good starting point for investigation of any pet problem, they should be soft ...
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| Staining from licking | 10/21/2007 |
Q: My Bijon, Blueberry, licks his front legs and paws. They are now stained a red/brown from this. I ...
A: This is likely to be an allergy so I would start an elimination diet and see what Blueberry is ...
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| Feeding Bichon Frise Puppy | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have had my puppy 3 weeks today and at first she was very subdued. Now she is com,ing out of her ...
A: From what you tell me she is doing well, bichons generally no matter how big or small will eat only ...
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| Bichon Frise eyes | 10/15/2007 |
Q: we have a 12 week old male Bichon Frise puppy- Sndney. We love him dearly. However we are a little ...
A: I cannot guarantee that it wont but likely not his halo should be well defined at that age. What are ...
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| Bichon Frise tearing | 10/7/2007 |
Q: Fred is 7 years old. Most gentle dog we've ever had. Was adopted when he was 8 months old. After ...
A: Well its really quite simple with 14 dogs I need to assert control over were they pee so here is ...
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| bichon frise | 9/30/2007 |
Q: We've just had the pleasure of getting the MOST adorable bichon puppy of 16 weeks. He has settled ...
A: With that diet he should be drinking far more, the diet is not adequate for such a young puppy, his ...
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| hair loss | 9/25/2007 |
Q: My wife's one year old Bichon is losing hair. He had a thick coat until recently, when it began ...
A: Without seeing the dog its very hard to suggest the problem, however this is quite common with dogs ...
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| Sneezing | 9/17/2007 |
Q: My 4 month old Bichon seems to be sneezing, I have noticed it for a while although over the past 2 ...
A: this sounds like (extremely common in all toy breeds, its called )reverse sneezing and is quite ...
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| Increased appetite | 9/15/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old Bichon has shown an increased appetite for the last week. She is even sitting in front ...
A: Sadly whilst using any steroid the dog will have an increase in appetite and indeed drink more, ...
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| bichon frise allergies | 9/12/2007 |
Q: My ten month old bichon scratches excessively. She's been treated for hot spots twice and my vet ...
A: you will need to start with a food elimination system and this should give you n idea to what is ...
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| coughing | 9/8/2007 |
Q: My 8 mth old has been coughing on and off since I have had her. I got her at 8 weeks and she had a ...
A: Firstly it sounds like reverse sneezing with does sound like a hacking cough, the chest is drawn up ...
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| Shots | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Is there a shot or test that the bitch is suppose to have before bred?
A: Yes the bitch should undergo a series of tests to ensure that she is firstly free from bortodella ...
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| Indoor Housetraining | 9/3/2007 |
Q: What do you think about an indoor housetraining program like Purina Second Nature? I have a ...
A: Well to be honest I train all mine to eliminate both indoors using wee pads or litter tray or ...
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| Food | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I asked this question on the all experts site and got this reply....could I please have your opinion ...
A: Your supplement is fine, just keep it wet, ie fresh vegetables, fresh cuts of meat etc, If you look ...
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| Food | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I asked this question on the all experts site and got this reply....could I please have your opinion ...
A: I think it is appalling for anyone to speak with you in this manner. Your diet sounds fine , Yes it ...
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| the same 16 week female pup | 8/9/2007 |
Q: i also forgot, she has tried to hump my arm three times and my dads. i looked into it and was ...
A: Yes this is her saying IM BOSS, when she bite you its also dominance. She know who will allow her to ...
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| my 16 week bichon pup | 8/9/2007 |
Q: i got my puppy 8 weeks ago and i am wondering a few things about her. she does bite but i have been ...
A: ha ha Hi there, you re experiencing a teenager at its best, what you have to do is learn to set that ...
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| 8 wk old Bichon Frise female pup | 8/7/2007 |
Q: She is eating her poo and is totally distressed when i leave one room to go to another. i feel so ...
A: AT such a young age her actions do not cause me concern. Use Charcoal biscuits for her , she does ...
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| getting up at night during crate training? | 8/5/2007 |
Q: We just got our 8 week old bichon and are crate training him. He's doing really well! One question ...
A: Yes you must get him out at night , his bladder is small and to make him wait over 12 hours will ...
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| weight of an 8 mth old (continued) | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I forgot to mention earlier that my Bichon weighed 1 lb 7 ounces at 9 weeks old and is now almost 10 ...
A: If it was me I would take her off the kibble, its so high in items that will just pile on the ...
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| Weight of an 8 mth old | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 mth old girl that weighs almost 10 pounds. Is this a healthy weight for her and when ...
A: H Shelby firstly the size of a pup is not set in stone, she may prove to be a 14lb adult, not too ...
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| Frustrated | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 mth old Bichon (not neutered) i recently purchased from a couple that had pee mats in ...
A: so despondent why? This is an issue that is easily resolved, just means going back to basics and ...
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| playbiting | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I collected my 8 week old bichon last Friday. Every morning and evening, when he wants to play he ...
A: This is called mouthing and its a normal part of a pups growing up life ,this is how they play with ...
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| my puppy sheds | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 week old bichon and he is shedding very badly! I was under the impression that a bichon ...
A: ha ha A canine raw food diet is raw vegetables like brocolli however NOT too much , it must be less ...
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| my puppy sheds | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 week old bichon and he is shedding very badly! I was under the impression that a bichon ...
A: Gives me a better idea now thanks for responding quickly. Ok so the shampoo should be stopped ...
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| my puppy sheds | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 week old bichon and he is shedding very badly! I was under the impression that a bichon ...
A: I will need more information, Bichons dont shed that doesnt mean they dont lose coat as they do as ...
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| How to teach adult female bichon to pee inside home? | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I want to teach my 8 year old bichon female to pee inside the house. She gets bladder infections ...
A: This is really quite opposite to what I would normally be asked. for excelent results al you need do ...
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| Bichon/Shih tzu | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a shichon puppy. Half bichon half shih tzu. He was born 4/15/07 He is now 4 3/4 ...
A: I would take him off the kibble . If we look at how dogs have developed and evolved in recent years ...
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| Bichon/Shih tzu | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a shichon puppy. Half bichon half shih tzu. He was born 4/15/07 He is now 4 3/4 ...
A: it would depend on the parents, But judging from his size now , if on a tinned or kibble diet with ...
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| Bichon puppy barking | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have a little boy bichon puppy that is just over 4 months old. When I got him from the breeder, ...
A: Firstly you have only had the pup for 5 weeks and in that short space of time he has been crate ...
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| Breeding Maltese | 7/10/2007 |
Q: We were keeping a 6lb Maltese from a 4lbs female Maltese, but they managed to breed, and locked for ...
A: So to clarify the Bichons breeds have 7 in the group they are the Bichon Maltese commonly called ...
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| Breeding Maltese | 7/10/2007 |
Q: We were keeping a 6lb Maltese from a 4lbs female Maltese, but they managed to breed, and locked for ...
A: It is not really an issue how long they stay locked , It does not bear any relevance to how the ...
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| Breeding Maltese | 7/10/2007 |
Q: We were keeping a 6lb Maltese from a 4lbs female Maltese, but they managed to breed, and locked for ...
A: Are you saying that they are mother and son if so the Kc may not give you a KC far too close.Canine ...
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| Breeding Maltese | 7/10/2007 |
Q: We were keeping a 6 lbs Maltese from a 4 lbs Maltese unfortunately they mated locked for 40 minutes. ...
A: The Bichon is GROUP not an individual dog. It has the Frise, Havanese, Lowchen, Bolognese, Maltese ...
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| Bichon bathing itching | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I have a bichon that itches after every bath. I am using Dermalyte shampoo it is hypo-allergenic,no ...
A: Many bichons suffer with allergies and it has a lot to do with the food they are ingesting and not ...
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| Moving | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Our Bichon Frise will be 4 years old the 1st of August. We moved from our house(which she has lived ...
A: To be frank the upheaval in a dogs life is far more prevalent than a humans .This is very normal and ...
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| Training questions about a 6 month old Bichon Frise puppy | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 6 month old male Bichon from a breeder. I understand that bichons are pretty ...
A: Many people, who unfortunately misunderstand the concept of good crate training, believe that ...
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| Bichon change of behaviour around people | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I regularly look after a 5 year old female Bichon, who comes from a good reputable breeder. She is ...
A: The bichon is showing signs of dominance around other people, She is displaying signs of human ...
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| Bichon change of behaviour around people | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I regularly look after a 5 year old female Bichon, who comes from a good reputable breeder. She is ...
A: This is a dog that has become possessive of the owner. It can be overcome reasonably easily. Listen ...
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| Bichon frise | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Do Bichon frise like the water? Lake living?
A: Bichons of all varieties love water, they are excellent swimmers (may have to be taught at first). ...
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| bichon hair after grooming | 6/19/2007 |
Q: Our Bichon is a 6 month old females. She was groomed for the 2nd time about 3-4 weeks ago and as the ...
A: yes this is quite normal at her age. As she gets older the coat will thicken and will become far ...
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| urinating.. | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old male Basset Hound/German Shepherd. We adopted him when he was 9 months old. He ...
A: This is quite common for an adoptee. Its called separation anxiety disorder.It doesnt just affect ...
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| Need hypoallergic Flea &Tick treatment solution | 6/16/2007 |
Q: My parents recently got a Bichon puppy, who is now about 5 months old. The vet gave them a flea and ...
A: This is what the vet really should be saying and treating this allergy which is not uncommon: 1. ...
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| Anal Glands | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I have an 18 month female bichon who seems to suffer with infected anal glands. She has now been on ...
A: Yes there is a lot that you can do, Firstly you must alter her diet completely, start by introducing ...
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| Puppy in new home | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of adopting a bichon puppy. However, I have a 2 year old lab. He is mainly and ...
A: well done on the adoption. Now then, what many people forget is that the house dog (one already in ...
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| Back Legs | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I have just bought a Bichon Frise of 9 weeks old. When it walks it seems to waddle on it's back legs ...
A: At such a tender age it could be simply lack of muscle due to being confined in a small area for too ...
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| potty training | 6/7/2007 |
Q: How do I train our 5 yr. old Bichon to poop outside? I can get her to pee outside but she's still ...
A: Toilet training is hard work. Whether you have a young puppy or an older dog who arrives with little ...
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| spots | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I bought a bichon 12 weeks old about 3 weeks ago. I notice that she has pink pigmentation under her ...
A: In short it does depend for what reason you purchased her, as a pet then no its not a bod thing but ...
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| itching | 5/31/2007 |
Q: my Bichon is three years old and has been bitten by fleas outside and continuously itches her bottom ...
A: Sorry to hear this. Firstly its important that she receives a good anti flea treatment such as ...
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| Black spots | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My Bichon is 9 months old and on his left side he has a huge black spot under his coat we thought ...
A: My dear this is a good sign that his pigmentation will be good. It wont guarantee this but , in the ...
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| Bichon Licking Everything, even air | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 year-old Bichon who has been treated for gnawing his hair into bald spots on several ...
A: Has he been tested for sarcoptic mange, that would be my first thought, once that has come back all ...
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| separation anxiety | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I adopted a German shepherd mix about 2 months ago. He is now 6 1/2 months old. He is neutered. He ...
A: How quickly your puppy becomes 'clean' indoors depends entirely on how vigilant YOU are. Prevention ...
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| housebreaking | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I just acquired a 2 1/2 year old Bichon who is not housebroken. She will go in the morning, but I ...
A: Toilet training is hard work. Whether you have a young puppy or an older dog who arrives with little ...
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| TRAINING | 5/2/2007 |
Q: MY SHI TZU KEEPS SOILING HIS BED!! I HAVE THREE DOGS AND HE IS THE YOUNGEST. THEY ALL SLEEP IN THE ...
A: This is more a dominance issue than a soiling one. Can I ask that you click the link to my site and ...
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| aggressive behavior on leash | 4/28/2007 |
Q: new dogs received from rescue group. 2 adorable bichons. alpha female has aggresive behavior on ...
A: my computer went down. now lets see what the problem is here... I know exactly what you are ...
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| my boy puppy bichon | 4/22/2007 |
Q: my puppy called ziggy is a boy and smaller than the other two puppy boys who are all 9 weeks old is ...
A: yes its quite normal, pups come in varying sizes even from a litter, we have the very same issue ...
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| submissive urination | 4/16/2007 |
Q: We just adopted a 2 1/2 year old female bichon. She has not been spayed. She has a problem with ...
A: This isnt a problem that can be erradicated through spaying, its just a retraining issue. If she is ...
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| New Bichon Frise - Need Answers Please :-) | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I've heard a lot about "Life's Abundance All Natural Dog Food"...have you heard of it? Do you ...
A: Wow so many questions, in such a short space of time. LOL A natural dog food is good for all dogs ...
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| weight | 4/2/2007 |
Q: My Bichon is 15 weeks old and is 12 lbs! I think his size is too big for his age. I was told by ...
A: OMG 12 lbs at 15 weeks is very big. Did you see the parents and also do you have any pedigree ...
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| new addition ? | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I'll try and keep this brief. I have a 5 mo. old (obviously un-neutered male, but soon to be ...
A: Yes this dominance will happen as dogs are social animals and hiererchy will always be an issue ...
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| Bichon - Potty Training | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I've read several of the answers posted that Bichons are very hard to house break and mature late. ...
A: what the hell are they talking about, its usually info supplied through inexperienced rescue ...
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| Male Marking | 3/29/2007 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old male Bichon is driving me crazy with marking behavior. He has lots of love and ...
A: OMG Carol, please do not do that you are destroying any efforts to stop this marking .YOU ARE IN ...
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| Dog breeds | 3/29/2007 |
Q: Can dogs involve human beings conversation? Which note would trigger their ear more? How do pet ...
A: So many questions that in reality have little to do with just one breed. Training is all about ...
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| 8 year old bichon peeing in the house when I leave | 3/28/2007 |
Q: My 8 year old bichon was well beahved and housetrained before, when i went to work every day. Even ...
A: Cranberry tablets are safe for dogs and cats too , if feeding a dried diet they should be given to ...
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| 8 year old bichon peeing in the house when I leave | 3/27/2007 |
Q: My 8 year old bichon was well beahved and housetrained before, when i went to work every day. Even ...
A: He is suffering from separation anxiety, the fact he pes on YOUR personal items is simply him ...
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| Crating | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I saw a similar question to mine regarding the crating of an older dog. We just purchased a 1 year ...
A: I cannot undersand why you are laying beside the dog whom is inside the crate, its simply confusing ...
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| BICHON SIZE | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A BICHON THAT WAYS 22LBS DOES THIS SIZE HAPPEN OFTEN
A: Quite often when breeders choose the wrong pairing for breeding, in UK it is more normal than seeing ...
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| nipping your heals | 3/7/2007 |
Q: how can i get my 8 month old bischon to stop nipping at my heals?
A: this is I am afraid all part of bichon puppy socialistaion and is very common, here are some tips: ...
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| balls of hair everywhere | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Bichon for the past year we have been on and off of steriods special shampoo. I ...
A: Allergies are expected with todays Bichons, I would use oatmeal shampoo and neem oil for her ...
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| Diet & Tear Stains | 2/17/2007 |
Q: What kind of food do you feed? I am feeding Flint River Ranch and Wellness, do you think these are ...
A: Yes i would advise using angels glow within the diet and within 2 weeks the tearstains will ...
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