| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| aggressive behavior | 2/26/2008 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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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