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| My 9month cocker is sick | 11/5/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: andI took my purebred cocker spaniel (Desert) to the vet today because she had an ear infection, she ...
A: Hopefully he prescribed the Baytril for a month? A lot of vets do too short a course and everything ...
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| 6 month old cocker spaniel pup eating anything and everything | 11/5/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 6 month old blue roan cocker spaniel puppy, I have had her since she was 9 weeks old. She ...
A: When she is finished eating, pick up the bowl. Set a schedule for her mealtimes and dole it out - ...
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| 6 month old cocker spaniel pup eating anything and everything | 11/5/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 6 month old blue roan cocker spaniel puppy, I have had her since she was 9 weeks old. She ...
A: The reason she's doing this is because you're feeding a really, really inferior food which is loaded ...
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| 15 1/2 yr old Cocker Spaniel with intestinal issues, as well as several others | 11/4/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My baby, Daisy, is 15 1/2 years old. She has been to the vet so much in the past few months. She ...
A: First, get her off Rimadyl. This could be causing a ton of problems. Think back - did this start ...
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| Cocker Spaniel Heat | 11/3/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a one year old red and white partie cocker. She's just beautiful. Anyway, I was told it ...
A: I very much doubt she hasn't had a cycle. As long as you're planning on spaying her relatively ...
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| My 9month cocker is sick | 11/2/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: andI took my purebred cocker spaniel (Desert) to the vet today because she had an ear infection, she ...
A: First of all - this vet is a jerk. I have questions. Why hasn't she been spayed? Has she had all ...
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| cocker spaniel vomiting | 11/1/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: i recently took my 15 year old dog to the vet due to vomiting and had her x-ray tested, blood test ...
A: At any time during this period have you fasted her for 8 hours? You can catch a urine sample by ...
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| jumping | 10/30/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 7-1/2 month old cockapoo. Her shoulder is approximately 13" high, yet last night she ...
A: The key word there is "expected". Like people, every dog is different and some are just better ...
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| jumping | 10/30/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 7-1/2 month old cockapoo. Her shoulder is approximately 13" high, yet last night she ...
A: Most dogs could manage that jump and she's very young and full of energy. Usually if they can (on ...
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| What to feed my 3 month older cocker spaniel | 10/29/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I am getting a 3 month cocker spaniel and have no idea what to feed him or how much. I want to make ...
A: If you go to Innova EVO "red meat" you'll be getting a variety of proteins. The Orijen comes in ...
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| What to feed my 3 month older cocker spaniel | 10/28/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I am getting a 3 month cocker spaniel and have no idea what to feed him or how much. I want to make ...
A: Healthy skin & coat comes from the inside out! A premium diet (varied) will do that. Don't overdo ...
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| What to feed my 3 month older cocker spaniel | 10/28/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I am getting a 3 month cocker spaniel and have no idea what to feed him or how much. I want to make ...
A: What a great question, Trish! You're going to be a super owner! Nutrition is key. At 3 months ...
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| happy pee, and super scared! | 10/27/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Since day one she has been terrified of EVERYTHING she sees but especially boxes and big ...
A: Are you taking her out for long, daily walks? Exercise helps with anxiety. Where do the dogs ...
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| advice please | 10/27/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: We have a 7 month old golden cocker spaniel female. We have had her for 5 weeks now. She is going to ...
A: The short answer is "yes". Going into heat is very hard on dogs. Under NO circumstances let her ...
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| breeding of dogs | 10/27/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: i am interesting in breeding cockerpoo's, could the dog be a cocker spaniel, and the bitch be a ...
A: If you're interested in breeding you need to do a LOT of studying. There's far more to it than just ...
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| Leaking eyes | 10/23/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My 3 year old American Cocker is perfect in every way. I walk her every day(at least 45 minutes) and ...
A: Who diagnosed Cherry Eye? That doesn't go away. I think your girl needs to see a Vet ...
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| Is my spaniel EVER going to calm down? | 10/17/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My cocker Honey just turned 3 years old. I got her at about 9 weeks from a house enviroment where ...
A: I hope your yard has a good fence and the gate is LOCKED. Leaving her outside all day isn't a great ...
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| Behavoir Issues | 10/14/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have two cockers, they are both roughly 6 1/2 months...we have had her since she was 7 weeks, and ...
A: "Sometimes" you can stop the problem by blocking the areas. It's breaking the habit. Put him on ...
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| Behavoir Issues | 10/14/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have two cockers, they are both roughly 6 1/2 months...we have had her since she was 7 weeks, and ...
A: It's hard sometimes when you have an anxious dog to know "when and how" to discipline. Our latest ...
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| Behavoir Issues | 10/13/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have two cockers, they are both roughly 6 1/2 months...we have had her since she was 7 weeks, and ...
A: Well, he's a boy and you know how boys are :) ! Now, first of all re the housebreaking. You have ...
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| Cocker Spaniel | 10/13/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My Cocker Spaniel seems to have developed a huge tender mass on her abdomen. When I tried to touch ...
A: You need to get to the vet asap. Your vet should aspirate it and analyze the cells. Aspiration is ...
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| Daisy | 10/12/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My 8 yr old cocker spaniel, Daisy, has been shaking, kind of like shivering on and off. I notice it ...
A: Has Daisy ever had her thyroid checked? The weight loss plus the shaking is a BIG red flag ! A ...
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| Daisy | 10/12/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My 8 yr old cocker spaniel, Daisy, has been shaking, kind of like shivering on and off. I notice it ...
A: Usually in a senior dog shaking/shivering is a sign of pain or discomfort. Are you noticing her ...
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| Anxiety & whining | 10/9/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have Ben, a seven year old golden English cocker (rescue, I have had him six years) and a new ...
A: Oh oh! Cortisone shots for a tearing eye? No! Try this - vet opthalmologists love this stuff - ...
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| Anxiety & whining | 10/9/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have Ben, a seven year old golden English cocker (rescue, I have had him six years) and a new ...
A: Let's deal with the whining first. This isn't (I doubt) anxiety..just wanting what they want when ...
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| concern of my lost dog. | 10/5/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I was living in NY in 2006, and I let my mother take care of my cocker spaniel which was a parti ...
A: Have you contacted Lisa? Did your dog have any specific markings? Was Lisa in Port Arthur? Where ...
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| Cocker Spaniel Hot Spots | 10/2/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Starting this past early summer I noticed a sore on my black 3-1/2 year old Cocker. I thought it was ...
A: First of all - stop feeding him fried meat. And if he has tummy issues, I'd add some plain boiled ...
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| My cocker spaniel (eyes) | 9/30/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My black cocker spaniel is at the age of 9. Lately i have noticed that his right eye looks a bit ...
A: It's possible he has a cataract. So what you should do is ask your vet for a referral to a vet ...
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| New Cocker Spaniel | 9/30/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I was considering getting a cocker spaniel pup of 6-8 weeks old. However I work 5 days a week for ...
A: A puppy that age(of any breed) needs to be fed 5 to 6x daily. They need to be taken outside every 2 ...
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| Pooping in house | 9/27/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 2 and 1/2 year old cocker. She will not quit pooping in the house. I have a doggy door for ...
A: First of all, I totally disagree with free feeding. It causes all sorts of problems. Exactly what ...
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| diarrhea | 9/27/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My 7 week old cocker spaniels has diarrhea x 3 days she playing some but sleep alot. she been ...
A: At this age diarrhea can dehydrate her quickly and it can be dangerous. Do NOT give canned chicken ...
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| Excessive Panting | 9/26/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My (12) year old female cocker spaniel has been panting virtually all day every day for about (3) ...
A: You need to go to a different vet. Excessive panting "usually" is a sign of pain. And she ...
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| Crate Training Cocker | 9/25/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My husband and I rescued a 4-5 yr old female cocker spaniel a few weeks ago, and her name is Gracie. ...
A: That helps:)...but at the moment it wouldn't hurt to put this on the back burner until she's well ...
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| Crate Training Cocker | 9/25/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My husband and I rescued a 4-5 yr old female cocker spaniel a few weeks ago, and her name is Gracie. ...
A: Gracie lucked out finding you :) Now first I'd ask why crate or confine her at all? You're right ...
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| Daily Exercise | 9/25/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I was wondering what the ideal amount of daily exercise is for a seven year old, relatively healthy ...
A: Did your vet get a "full 6 panel thyroid test" done and where was it sent. There are only 2 ...
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| Daily Exercise | 9/25/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I was wondering what the ideal amount of daily exercise is for a seven year old, relatively healthy ...
A: Your vet & cardiologist are right and an hour of exercise (I'm assuming on leash?) is really the ...
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| cocker spaniel diet | 9/20/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: i have a cocker spaniel of 3 and half month.he is active but from last some days he is starting to ...
A: The lack of growling probably means this is "puppy play" BUT cannot be allowed. Tell him NO in a ...
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| warts | 9/20/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My cocker spaniel is 15 Ayers. old and has developed what my Vet labeled warts-he recommended over ...
A: Older dogs do develop harmless "lumps and bumps" but it's good you got your vet to take a look. Yes, ...
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| crying and food. | 9/20/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: what is best to feed a 9 week old puppy? we currently feed her bakers and weetabix which is what the ...
A: Honestly, I wouldn't worry about this too much and I think you'll see it decreasing over the coming ...
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| crying and food. | 9/20/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: what is best to feed a 9 week old puppy? we currently feed her bakers and weetabix which is what the ...
A: You mentioned Bakers so I'm assuming you're in the UK? Cut out the weetabix...if you want to add ...
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