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| Bichon chewing furniture! | 2/25/2009 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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 | Kaza |
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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