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Bichon chewing furniture!2/25/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Bichon chewing furniture!2/24/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Odor from Bichons2/23/2009Kaza
  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 ...
bichon frise2/14/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Bichon with enlarged heart2/11/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Discount for buying 2 puppies from the same littler?2/6/2009Kaza
  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 ...
sneezing2/6/2009Kaza
  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 ...
bishon2/5/2009Kaza
  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 ...
personality2/5/2009Kaza
  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 ...
personality2/5/2009Kaza
  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 ...
house training2/2/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Aspirin and Bichons2/1/2009Kaza
  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 ...
weight of puppy1/31/2009Kaza
  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 ...
weight of puppy1/31/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Puppy Fur1/25/2009Kaza
  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. ...
house breaking1/22/2009Kaza
  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 ...
My Bichon...1/22/2009Kaza
  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 ...
grooming?1/16/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Bichon frise puppy1/14/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Anxiety...I think1/13/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Bichon/Maltese of Coton1/13/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Skin problems1/12/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Bichon with separation anxiety.1/11/2009Kaza
  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 ...
my Bichon puppy is only alone in her crate for 4 hours1/10/2009Kaza
  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 ...
runs in circles1/8/2009Kaza
  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 ...
Bichon Frise Potty Training12/21/2008Kaza
  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 ...
urinating in house12/4/2008Kaza
  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 ...
crate training12/2/2008Kaza
  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 ...
potty training11/29/2008Kaza
  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 ...
seizures in bichon11/21/2008Kaza
  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 ...
scratching11/18/2008Kaza
  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 ...
Reply to you11/15/2008Kaza
  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 ...
bichon too territorial11/14/2008Kaza
  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 ...
red stains on fur11/11/2008Kaza
  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 ...
biting11/10/2008Kaza
  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. ...
whining11/9/2008Kaza
  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 ...
Weeing in house11/9/2008Kaza
  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 ...
female bichon frise11/4/2008Kaza
  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. ...
14 yo bichon11/2/2008Kaza
  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 ...
Reply to you10/31/2008Kaza
  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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