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| Bichon skin problem | 11/25/2007 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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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| allergy to flowers | 10/23/2007 | Breeder |
Q: I have been having a problem with my neighbor since we moved in. Now she is trying to blame my ...
A: Unless she spent a lot of money and had the dog allergy tested for that flower she has no ...
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| My bisone frise has very dry/powder poo | 10/23/2007 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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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| 9month old bichon-poo | 9/2/2007 | Breeder |
Q: I have a male month bichon-poo, he's weights 9lbs, is that normal? I have friends who said that he ...
A: You have a mixed breed dog not a Bichon Frise. So I would have no idea what size he should be. ...
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| Food | 8/24/2007 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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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| My Bichon puppy | 8/19/2007 | Breeder |
Q: We just got a new female bichon fries. And we were wondering 2 things. How old does she need to be ...
A: First since your asking me these questions you didnot get you dog from a reputable breeder. A ...
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| MILK AND BICHON FRISE PUPPIES | 8/18/2007 | Breeder |
Q: We have a Bichon Frise male puppy who is 9 months old, is it ok if he has low fat milk with his ...
A: No milk, it's not good for him. Also are you feeding him human cereal? That also is not good for ...
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| the same 16 week female pup | 8/9/2007 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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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| mate?breed | 8/4/2007 | Breeder |
Q: how long does a female bichon have to mate as far as age ?
A: It depends on many things. Better for a vet to awnser. Also before breeding ensure your dog does ...
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| Weight of an 8 mth old | 8/3/2007 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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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