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| dog whelping asap | 11/21/2009 |
Q: my akita bitch had 1 pup at 2.40 last nite 2 hrs later it had 1 and its dead now 5 hrs later its ...
A: How old is your Akita? Was she or the male tested at all prior to breeding? Typically 2 hours ...
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| breeding | 11/20/2009 |
Q: Have you ever seen or herd of a successful breeding where a lock never happened even though they ...
A: Yes it can happen, however, because the male dog "drips" as opposed to "shoots" out of the gate, ...
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| lactating bitch | 11/20/2009 |
Q: my dog is 7 years old and i have never delt with having a pregnant dog and the other week i noticed ...
A: If she was in heat when left "unattended", then there is a chance that she could have been bred. ...
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| if my pit is pregant | 11/19/2009 |
Q: i got my dog all most 3 weeks ago she is all most a year old the person that gave her to use didnt ...
A: You want to make a whelping box or have an area where she can quietly and safely whelp her litter. ...
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| Newborn Pups | 11/18/2009 |
Q: We have a female Boxer who just had her first litter. This is ours as well. I would ask my mentor ...
A: Although they are deaf and blind, there sense of smell and touch is excellent. Hence the reason for ...
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| Newborn Pups | 11/18/2009 |
Q: We have a female Boxer who just had her first litter. This is ours as well. I would ask my mentor ...
A: Pups only have the immunities passed on from the mother. So you want to ensure that she's up to date ...
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| breeding | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Is there something i can give my female to make her have more eggs, her last two litters she only ...
A: Three years old, are you breeding her back, to back to back? A.I., done correctly has a 100% ...
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| breeding | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Is there something i can give my female to make her have more eggs, her last two litters she only ...
A: Nope, a female has what she has. How many did her dam have? How old is she? Those two things can ...
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| Maximus | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have a year old Olde english bulldog 80 pounds very friendly and hansom and i think he's ready to ...
A: We don't use outside studs but have our own. On a side note, before you consider studding our ...
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| Breeding | 11/17/2009 |
Q: have a few questions... -Generally, what determines the size of a litter? -Is there a rule of thumb ...
A: The litter is determined by the female. A female is born with all the eggs she is ever going to ...
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| Mating | 11/17/2009 |
Q: We are trying to mate a friends terrier with mine. She's on day 13 of her cycle and my dog is very ...
A: Sitting on the floor, place the female across your lap in a straddled position. With legs on either ...
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| dog breeding | 11/16/2009 |
Q: i have two mini doxie's! My female's in heat, and my male has hit her a couple of times already and ...
A: What days of her heat did he "hit" her on? How old is the male? Is he experienced? Do you keep ...
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| staffy bitch 8 month | 11/16/2009 |
Q: hi i have an 8 month old staffy bitch and a 1yr old staffy cross english bull my bitch has come ...
A: Females should be mentally and physically mature before considering breeding. Hereditary and health ...
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| Questions about color breeding in Chihuahuas | 11/13/2009 |
Q: First of all, I do not expect you to give me a best answer but after reading some of your past ...
A: You didn't expect it because ???? I try and answer based on my experience and understanding. The ...
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| Questions about color breeding in Chihuahuas | 11/13/2009 |
Q: First of all, I do not expect you to give me a best answer but after reading some of your past ...
A: Genetics is about "upping your odds" as to producing suitable animals close to the standard and in ...
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| breeding my dalmation bitch | 11/13/2009 |
Q: this is my bitches 3rd day into her season, what day is best to mate her, we have a male dalmation ...
A: Gestation is 63 days from conception....not necessarily from breeding day. Days 9 though 17 are ...
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| Mating Difficulties | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I have mini Aussie, own both the male (20 months) and the female (24 months) and her 3rd heat cycle. ...
A: The whining should stop when her season ends. The entire time is about a month from start to finish ...
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| Mating Difficulties | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have mini Aussie, own both the male (20 months) and the female (24 months) and her 3rd heat cycle. ...
A: You can hold the female secure across your lap (you must be sitting on the ground for this). Having ...
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| preganacy | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have an Chiweenie that is 8 months old, and I would like to how can I tell if she is pregnant.
A: Did you to a breeding? Was she mated with a male? Regardless, I hope you didn't try and breed her ...
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| Excessive PV Bleed after Whelping | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Our Boxer bitch has just had her 2nd litter of 11 pups with no problems except she has been bleeding ...
A: Heart murmurs are typically a congenital defect. I have never heard of one being caused because of ...
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| Could my Italian Greyhound be pregnant? | 11/9/2009 |
Q: What are the signs of an Italian Greyhound being pregnant? I have a 2 3/4 year old female Italian ...
A: A Doxie or Rat Terrier Greyhound mix would be a sin and/or very difficult. Unless of course, it was ...
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| shih-tzu pregnancy | 11/8/2009 |
Q: My shih-tzu was bred with a chihuahua and I marked it on the calender when they mated and had the ...
A: Gestation is 63 days from ovulation not necessarily from the date of breeding. Did you have the ...
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| Whelping and fireworks | 11/6/2009 |
Q: however, Jess my Westie bitch gave birth last night to a breach puppy which got stuck and we had to ...
A: Breach in dogs is common, however a singleton will become stuck as the female can't push the pup ...
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| cavalier king charles | 11/3/2009 |
Q: i have a King Charles, who is due to have her first litter of pups in about 19 days,what size of a ...
A: A female is born with all the eggs she is going to produce. So it depends on how many eggs her body ...
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| breeding | 11/3/2009 |
Q: is it possible that my 4 pound yorkie got pregnant by a 150 rottweiler and also do yorkie puppies ...
A: Only if you a) believe in miracles and b) did the breeding by A.I. Then yes I guess they could. Of ...
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| whelping and distress from fireworks | 11/2/2009 |
Q: My bitch is in the final week of her first pregnancy and is very distressed with the noise from ...
A: What kind of medication was your female prescribed? Any medication is suspect this late in the ...
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| 6 month old puppy found mating | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Black Lab mix female puppy and about a week ago, she was in heat. I also have a ...
A: If it was just recently (like in the last few days), I would take her into the vet to have her ...
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| Momma Dog | 10/29/2009 |
Q: female has 7 puppies and she has had advantage on her but she still has fleas off and on now she has ...
A: The fleas and tapeworm have to be taken care of immediately. Or they can be fatal to both the dam ...
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| dog cycle | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have two questions.... 1) What is the hormone that stimulates female mammary glands to produce ...
A: .. Are you writing a exam? Do you want the short or extended version? The short version is: 1. ...
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| breeding | 10/24/2009 |
Q: My dam has finished whelping last april 1, and be bred her 2 months before this date, why didn't she ...
A: Timing is everything. Your female has to be ovulating. What days are you breeding her in her season? ...
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| pregnancy | 10/23/2009 |
Q: We have a shit-zu that is in labor and has been since 6:00 PM. She had the 1st puppy at 6:00 PM and ...
A: If you didn't do x-ray's prior to whelp, you'll just have to guess how many to expect. 2 hours is ...
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| Weight Gain during Shih Tzu pregnancy | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have a Pregnant shih tzu and she is about 5 weeks along I believe.. I bred my shih tzu with ...
A: It would depend on the number of pups she's carrying. All the signs are typical of a false ...
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| Two min pins breeding!! | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My female is 16 months old,and the male is 12 months.They have had four twenty minute ties.They were ...
A: Timing is everything. If your female is ovulating when you mated, chances are good they she caught. ...
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| cant penetrate? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: my female dog is in season, and she is starting to let my male hump her, I'm pretty sure she is ...
A: Day 9 is the perfect day to start bringing them together. You want to separate them at all times ...
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| whelping in dogs | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My female Belgian leaked clear stringy egg white fluid from her vulva at 3:30pm and her temp. was ...
A: Do you know your female "normal" body temperature when's she not expecting? Everything from laying ...
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| lhasa mothers after whelping | 10/21/2009 |
Q: my puppies are 2 days old now when born they weighed 6 oz now they weigh 5oz and up ...i noticed ...
A: It sounds like your female has mastitis, or the beginning of it. Placing her in a bath of warm ...
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| false pregnancy? | 10/21/2009 |
Q: i have to ask once more about my Yorkie because Im still not sure and i want to be ready if ...
A: The discharge is her mucus plug. A sign of pregnancy. It is discharged up to 10 days prior to ...
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| pug pragnancy | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I hav a pug on 9/24 they locked n again on 9/29 twice not sure if she preg she did hav her period da ...
A: Anything's possible if you had a tie and she was in season. Although timing has a lot to do with ...
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| breeding | 10/20/2009 |
Q: i have a 1 1/2 year old rottie that we want to breed. I also have a 6 month old male rottie that we ...
A: For a Rottie especially, you should wait at least until the male is 15 months before even ...
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| Breeding my Miniature Schnauzer | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have a female Miniature Schnauzer. She's 3 years old and we're ready to breed her. I already ...
A: Before anybody goes anywhere you want to do brucellois testing. A STD will sterilize your female ...
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| breeding a dog with a deformity | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I want to ask a question. We took in a doberman girl with a defomed front leg. From her elbow it ...
A: Any animal with a deformity should not be bred period. She has a birth defected and typically with ...
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| pomeranian breeding | 10/17/2009 |
Q: We own a now 8 month old male pompom and recently bought a female. She is approximately 9 weeks old ...
A: If the male has been bred once, he'll want to breed regardless of if he's been nuetered or not. If ...
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| pomeranian breeding | 10/17/2009 |
Q: We own a now 8 month old male pompom and recently bought a female. She is approximately 9 weeks old ...
A: If your male was attacked, you understand that his personality is going to be transformed. Most ...
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| pomeranian breeding | 10/17/2009 |
Q: We own a now 8 month old male pompom and recently bought a female. She is approximately 9 weeks old ...
A: Can I ask why you want to breed the pair? Breeding will change their personality bringing dominance ...
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| pregnant Jack | 10/16/2009 |
Q: please help, my 4 yr old jack russell Bitch was mated by my nieghbours Staffordshire terrier this ...
A: If is twas just the one time this morning, take her to the vet for a shot of oxytocin. It will ...
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| color breeding | 10/15/2009 |
Q: If I breed a Blue or silver dam and sire to each other and the dam's mother is white, will I get any ...
A: Anything is possible. What is the breed you are using? What's in the make-up? There are certain ...
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| small belly | 10/15/2009 |
Q: my 7 lbs Yorkie is 50 days after mating with 3-4 lbs Yorkie. She has all signs of pregnancy, but her ...
A: There can be a number of reasons for a small belly. You are right about where she's carrying, size ...
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| number of puppies in a litter | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have heard that the more times a male and female mate during the heat season, the more puppies ...
A: That's a myth. The female is solely responsible for the number of pups in the liter and the male the ...
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| color breeding | 10/15/2009 |
Q: If I breed a Blue or silver dam and sire to each other and the dam's mother is white, will I get any ...
A: You need to know the colors of ALL the dams and sires on both sides for up to three generation. ...
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| question ? | 10/14/2009 |
Q: tomorrow is 4 wks that my female brittany spaniel mated. they were connected. i was always told if ...
A: What guarantee's a pregnancy is ovulation. Timing is everything. Certainly one breeding could ...
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| Pregnant retriever?? | 10/14/2009 |
Q: My 9mnth old golden retriever female went into heat while we were on vacation. My male golden ...
A: The problem with breeding young is that the female hasn't fully developed mentally and physically ...
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| breeding mini schnauzer | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old miniature Schnauzer. We want to breed her. We have been told that the best time ...
A: Truthfully, the best time to breed her is when she's ovulating. That will guarantee you results. A ...
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| my nina | 10/13/2009 |
Q: ) She has gone past 2 due dates and she is big... Another problem is that she is lettn my male ...
A: Your male should mount a female unless she's in heat and your female shouldn't let him mount her. ...
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| dog pregnancy | 10/13/2009 |
Q: my Yorkie should be 47 days pregnant, she has all signs except big belly. It's bigger than before ...
A: If she carrying a singleton she may not grow until a week or two prior to whelp. I would recommend ...
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| not enough milk | 10/13/2009 |
Q: My miniture schnauzer that is 1 3/4 years old had a litter of 7 puppies. I am concerned that she ...
A: Put your female on a high QUALITY puppy food, Orijen or Solid Gold Barking At The Moon comes to ...
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| maltese | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My female Maltese got pregnant on her first heat. My male is 4. This happened the third week in ...
A: So your female is young then? Extra care and attention should be given as young dogs can reject ...
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| Whelping | 10/12/2009 |
Q: The temp thing must have not have been very accurate as I am still waiting. 2 days ago I could feel ...
A: Personally we don't take temperatures. It can fluctuate by ingesting water, laying in the sun or ...
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| whenis the r ight time | 10/11/2009 |
Q: if my dog got her period last thursday what day can she get pregnant ANSWER: Hi Linda Each female ...
A: For starters 4 hours is too long to put a breeding pair together. The male could have a heart ...
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| after labour | 10/11/2009 |
Q: my medium size dog has given birth to 11 puppies 1 of which passed away before birth the vet only ...
A: Did the vet give her a shot of oxytocin? I would recommend that they do. With a litter that size, ...
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| first time owner of cane corso | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a female corso i want to mate, but i dont know how to get out there to find a male cane ...
A: I love the Cane Corso, and lucky for you, very dear friends of our are breeders, fanciers and one ...
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| breeding | 10/11/2009 |
Q: My female dog mated with a male recently. They were "stuck" or tied together and we did not pull ...
A: How old is your female? Is this her first heat? A female is fertile when the bleeding stops. A ...
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| whelping | 10/10/2009 |
Q: My chihuahua is due according to the knotting date and the vets ultrasound about the 17/10 however I ...
A: I'm not a fan of taking the temperature as there are so many variables attached to it. You should ...
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| Chihuahua Breeding | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old female chihuahua that has been in heat for a week now. I also have an 8 month ...
A: A male can produce semen at 6 months of age. Just because he can...doesn't mean he should. Chi ...
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| my female just had puppies> | 10/8/2009 |
Q: She had them exactly 2 days ago,right now she is at my brothers home with my sister in law whos ...
A: That's a big litter for a small mixed breed. Have your sister rotate the pups (4 on, 4 off). Let ...
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| large litter | 10/7/2009 |
Q: my dog just had a litter of 12 and im afraid that she may not be feeding all of them is it ok to ...
A: Instead of bottle feeding, what you should try is rotating the pups. Do 6 on 6 off. Use a small ...
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| it's day 62 and no labor signs | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have a Vizsla on day 62 and she seems miserable but no signs of labor. I've taken her to our vet ...
A: Gestation is 63 days from conception not necessarily for the day of breeding. So you can be off by ...
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| Maltese accidently got bred | 10/7/2009 |
Q: We did not want to breed are female Maltese to our male Maltese as she has had 3 litters in a row. ...
A: If only one breeding occurred, take her to the vet for a shot of oxytocin immediately. It acts like ...
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| whelping | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My 2 yr old yellow lab just had her first litter. Everything went well; 9 pups were born and are ...
A: 9 is a good size litter and occasionally with larger litters the blood spotting can last 3- 4 weeks ...
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| signs if my lhasa apso is pregnant | 10/6/2009 |
Q: i have a two year old lhasa who four weeks ago we bred with another lhasa.therehavebeen some changes ...
A: It's common for some female's taste to change as their body changes. What was once their favorite ...
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| breeding | 10/6/2009 |
Q: i have got a jack Russell in pup and just wanted to no how many pups jack russels could have.i have ...
A: A female is born with all the eggs she is ever going to produce. Her body will release the eggs and ...
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| my staffordshire & her pups | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Im not sure if you remmeber me & my questions! most proberly not, as u have many, many questions ...
A: Milk will give your female diarrhea and she will become dehydrated. Ice cubes are better. The pups ...
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| What small breeds are good breeders? | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I am thinking of getting my 1yr old a small dog. As I have always had big dogs, i wanted to know ...
A: I'm probably the wrong one to ask if you're looking to make money. I believe that a pet should be a ...
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| whelping | 10/5/2009 |
Q: my female corgi had 9 for her first litter and her next litter she's going to have 6 she had ...
A: Did you breed her with the same male? How long between litters? If you used the same male, ...
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| my jack russell bitch is overdue in her pregnancy | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My jacrussel bitch is on her 3rd day overdue with her first litter of pups she is tiny only 78 ...
A: All dogs are the same in the sense of timing. If the timing is off, there will be no pups. Did ...
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| my jack russell bitch is overdue in her pregnancy | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My jacrussel bitch is on her 3rd day overdue with her first litter of pups she is tiny only 78 ...
A: Was she bred only the once? Are you comfortable giving her an internal? Insert your CLEAN middle ...
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| my jack russell bitch is overdue in her pregnancy | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My jacrussel bitch is on her 3rd day overdue with her first litter of pups she is tiny only 78 ...
A: What some breeders forget is that it's 63 days from the egg getting fertilized not necessarily from ...
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| pitbull inbreeding | 10/5/2009 |
Q: around this time last year my rednose red nose got pregnant and gave birth to a litter of 16 and out ...
A: The male can produce viable semen as young as 6 months old. The Pitbull is the most interbred breed ...
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| alternative to spaying | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Could you please tell me if there's an alternative to spay my female boxer.She's 10 months old and ...
A: When you start "messing with Mother Nature" you have a greater risk of not being able to produce in ...
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| Pregnant ??? | 10/4/2009 |
Q: My Shitzu female was bred on July 31. It wasn't an intentional breeding although she was bred with ...
A: Gestation is from when the eggs were fertilized not necessarily from when the breeding took place. ...
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| 2 Dog Breeding Questions | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have a Dachshund female that is 10 days into her second heat. I have been planning on breeding ...
A: How old is the male? What vaccinations are missing? It's important that a female be mentally and ...
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| Split heat ?? | 10/3/2009 |
Q: My concern is my 3 year old Yorki/Chi. Had a litter (only one pup) in April, displayed normal heat ...
A: You are right on tract with all your assumptions. Housed with other females her cycle could have ...
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| pregnant pitbull | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have two dogs. One is a male and hes half leonberger half rotti and the other is a female pitbull. ...
A: It depends on the type of neuter you male received. Castration which is the removal of both ...
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| PAPILLION JUST GOT HUNG UP | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I HAVE AN 11 MONTH OLD FEMALE PAP AND A 12 MONTH OLD MALE PAP. SHE HAS JUST HAD HER FIRST HEAT.IT ...
A: There is always potential for complication when breeding a young female. She's not mentally or ...
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| dog mating | 10/1/2009 |
Q: after taking my dog to be mated today, they mated but did not tie, is it still possible for her to ...
A: A tie is Mother Nature's way of ensuring off-spring. There is a very, very slim chance she my have ...
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| question | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I was givin a female pug was tols she was 1.5 had her first menstrual but her lower nipples are kind ...
A: Just to be clear, you were given a female and you bred her. If she's bleeding, she could be in ...
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| Breeding Problems with my Lab | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 3yrs old female black lab, she has had a litter of puppy's and is in heat again. She has ...
A: Breeding back to back can be hard on a female. And if she was feeding until the pups left, her body ...
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| Breeding Problems with my Lab | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 3yrs old female black lab, she has had a litter of puppy's and is in heat again. She has ...
A: How long between heat cycles has it been? When did she have her pups? Has she had a heat cycle ...
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| i have a yorkie that preggie | 9/28/2009 |
Q: i have a yorkie and she is pregant she went into heat on the 10th of july but didnt go out till the ...
A: A few days off either way can be attributed to when her eggs where fertilized again NOT when the ...
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| newborn chihuahua puppies | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if it is safe for me to leave my female chihuahua home alone with her newborn ...
A: Is she a new mother? How old are the pups? Did she have any complications? Is she safely ...
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| Stud service for my AKC Registered Siberian Husky | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old Siberian Husky who is AKC registered with four AKC registered bloodlines to ...
A: A contract should be in writing and iron clad. You need to be very clear who is repsonsible for ...
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| Dogs mating | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My two year old English shepherd was in heat for the past 3 weeks. My male was constantly trying to ...
A: Some dominant female will not allow males to mount them regardless if they are in heat or not. It's ...
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| Dogs mating | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My two year old English shepherd was in heat for the past 3 weeks. My male was constantly trying to ...
A: I can't say for certain if they mated. Anything's possible. The problem with having 2 mating ...
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| Breeding basset hounds | 9/25/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering if you could confirm or otherwise somethings i have read on the net re Breeding ...
A: Dogs will surprise you with what they can and can not accomplish and if a female is prime for ...
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| breeding | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if I was to breed a dog,Can the female get pregant at any day of her heat cycle if ...
A: A female can only get pregnant when she ovulates. The number one reason for not catching is timing. ...
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| breeding | 9/24/2009 |
Q: my name is theo, and i am 17 years old, and when i get out of college, i would like to get a blue ...
A: When considering becoming a breeder, for extra finances should be on the bottom of the list. ...
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| Swollen Nipples | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My JR gave birth a few days ago and her back two nipples are hard and lumpy.I was wondering if this ...
A: That sounds like the beginning of mastitis a serious and some time fatal result of pregnancy. You ...
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| dog in heat | 9/24/2009 |
Q: i have two boxer dogs a male and female that are always in each others company,the female is two and ...
A: The best thing to peak the males interest is to keep them separated entirely for the next 10 days. ...
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| Mini Schnauzer & breeding | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Our 2yr old Mini Schnauzer (Reagan) had her 1st liter of puppies approx 6wks ago. We have enjoyed ...
A: It depends on your female. How quickly she bounced back, the size of her litter, her mental and ...
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| Labour | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have a Siberian husky that went into labor last night. She has had two puppies so far. We had a ...
A: The cats are the reason she may be trying to move the pups. Put her back in the garage, it's the ...
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| Labour | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have a Siberian husky that went into labor last night. She has had two puppies so far. We had a ...
A: Yes put them back in the garage and if possible pen the female in. As you are "pack leader", your ...
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| How many puppies | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have a American stafforshire who is pregnant and I think will be due in about two weeks if not ...
A: That's a good myth but a false one. Here are the facts: A female is born with ALL the eggs she ...
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| female wont stand for male dog | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have a male and female bullmastiff and our female is in season. We tried to mate her with our ...
A: You could still be early for her. Regardless, sit on a chair and have the female straddle your ...
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| Breeding | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 mo toy fox terrier (Female) My question is how will she do during delivery since getting ...
A: 9 months is still very young for a female to breed. It's anyone guess how she will do, but with her ...
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| Mating | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Can poodles mate with family members like father to daughter?
A: What you are considering is called in-breeding. It can be done but must be done selectively and ...
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| Breeding | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I am trying to breed my dogs but the male isn't showing any interest at all in her. She seems ready ...
A: By that calculation she is at day 9 of her heat. Which is typically still a bit early. Days 12 - 15 ...
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| Pregnancy | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My Morkie Shayla (Female) will be turning one on October 4th. But this week we have found out she is ...
A: My apologizes, but my main concern is with the animal's mental and physical well-being and not ...
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| Breeding | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I am trying to breed my dogs but the male isn't showing any interest at all in her. She seems ready ...
A: Do you keep them together 24/7? What day in her heat is she? Some inexperienced males just don't ...
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| Pregnancy | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My Morkie Shayla (Female) will be turning one on October 4th. But this week we have found out she is ...
A: How on earth did a natural tie occur between the two of them? The male would have ripped the female ...
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| My Chihuahua is pregant | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My Chihuahua is 54 days pregant and her temperature is 99.2 when will she go in to labor and what do ...
A: Gestation is 63 days from the time her eggs where fertilized, not necessarily for when she was ...
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| breeding my bitch | 9/22/2009 |
Q: she is a beautiful tempered yellow lab that is very friendly with all dogs,but when she realised the ...
A: Was she growling and barking because he wouldn't perform? If the male you used was shy, ...
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| Size of Male to Female. | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old female Shih Tzu weighing in at around 5 kg and i am told that she is quite small ...
A: The thing is, in most species, the male is always going to be larger than the female. It's ...
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| Reabsorbing pregnancy | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I spoke to you a couple of weeks ago about my pregnant shih-tzu. I took honey to the vets because ...
A: I can't speak for your vet, but it does happen. I wouldn't classified as a common occurrence but it ...
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| i have a yorkie that preggie | 9/21/2009 |
Q: i have a yorkie and she is pregant she went into heat on ...
A: Did you breed her the entire time? Gestation is 63 days from when her eggs where fertilized. If ...
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| my dog | 9/21/2009 |
Q: my peekapoo is bleeding from her private part for more that 5 days now. and a friend says that she ...
A: When a female is swollen and starts to bleed it means she's in heat. She is going to be ready to be ...
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| Pregancy problems? | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I was given a Pug puppy from a breeder two weeks ago. Her DOB is 10-5-08. She was dirty, had fleas, ...
A: If she's leaking a black/green fluid, that is a sign of toxicity. If she had pups, they may have ...
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| new mom | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My Shih Tzu dog had puppies 1 week ago.The problem is she keeps running out of the crate I keep her ...
A: Try using the bottom of a larger crate. You can leave the top off and put a gate in front of the ...
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| Deworming during the first week of heat | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a doberman bitch and I missed her deworming last week. i just realised she is in heat today ...
A: You can de-worm her prior to breeding. The longer it has to get into the system the better. I ...
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| Heat and Breeding | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 1yr old Pomchi (male) and just got a 1 1/2 yr old 1/2 Daschund and something (female). The ...
A: First my concern is with people that "rescue" these poor females and then allow them to be bred. A ...
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| time | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a beagle in labor.....she has had two puppies but has not delivered any in the last hour and ...
A: Two hours seems to be the norm between pups. However, if she's been straining, pushing and howling, ...
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| 3 week old pup killed! | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I had a litter of 2 Yorkie pups three weeks ago and another litter of 5 pups four days ago. The dam ...
A: Yes, a female can and will kill a litter of pups that don't belong to it. If you have more than ...
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| Cavalier 7 weeks pregnant | 9/20/2009 |
Q: My daughter bought a Cavalier as a family pet 2 years ago, she was one of eight pups. The breeder ...
A: My method of choice to "see" pups is x-rays. They show skeletal structure and can determine number ...
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| inbreeding dogs | 9/20/2009 |
Q: i am researching very controversial issue and i was wondering if you could give me a two sided ...
A: I can't give you two sides, I can only give you my opinion. I don't believe it should be illegal. ...
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| hi | 9/19/2009 |
Q: heelo i wanna take an information that wht are the symptoms of dog pregnancy in her first week and ...
A: Have you taken her to the vet to check to ensure she doesn't have pyrometra? Bleeding usually ...
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| My pregnant staffordshire | 9/18/2009 |
Q: i have asked you a few questions a couple of days ago concerning my staffordshire bull terrior, she ...
A: Well I don't know about brilliant, but thank you for the kind words. Typically a female will stop ...
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| Breeding | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a mini dachshund that we are thinking about breeding. First we wanted to learn as much as we ...
A: Good for you for learning the facts before starting on the journey of becoming a breeder. Well ...
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| boxer whelping | 9/16/2009 |
Q: .. my boxer went into heat on july 13 and she is pregnant but i am not sure which day they tied ...
A: It can do. But you want to make sure her teats says supple and don't become impacted. If they feel ...
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| my stafforshire bullterrior pregnancy | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My staffordshire bullterrior is around a year & 4months old & she is pregnant. I think she may be ...
A: Don't be sorry, how will you know the answers if you don't ask the questions? :-) The mucus plug ...
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| dog mating and pregnancie | 9/16/2009 |
Q: so i breed them again on her next heat she was breed 6 weeks ago her teats are bigger and becoming ...
A: The problem with breeding a female back to back is that she doesn't have a chance to bounce back. ...
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| Pregnacy | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a young female Yorkie she will be one Nov. 16th I also have a male who is a few months older. ...
A: No Problem Jennifer. X-rays won't show up clearly if the bones haven't solidified, and as I ...
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| Pregnacy | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have a young female Yorkie she will be one Nov. 16th I also have a male who is a few months older. ...
A: Gestation is 63 days. 63 days from when her eggs were fertilized not necessarily WHEN she mated. At ...
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| dogs on heat | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have a staff X bulldog,Missie is her name she is about 10 months old. She has been on heat once ...
A: A female will go into heat between 6 - 9 months and then every following 6 - 9 months. You can ...
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| boxer whelping | 9/15/2009 |
Q: .. my boxer went into heat on july 13 and she is pregnant but i am not sure which day they tied ...
A: If she went into heat approximately July 13 add 15 days for her eggs to mature (July 28th). Assume ...
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| Is my dog pregnant or not??? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how to tell if my rottwieler is pregnant? It has thought to been her 64th day today ...
A: Keep in mind if you are doing the counting method, gestation is from when the dog's eggs get ...
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| dogs heat cycle | 9/12/2009 |
Q: My 18 mos old german shepard went into heat about a week ago and yesterday I started noticing an ...
A: Unpleasant odor could mean pyometra. It can develop into a serious uterine infection that has the ...
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| 8 Month Old Dog Possibly Pregnant | 9/11/2009 |
Q: My dog (a Chihuahua Pug cross)is supposed to be around 8 months old, I don't know her exact age, but ...
A: I'm off the opinion that 8 months is too young. A dam's body has finished developing, growing and ...
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| sensitive nipples | 9/10/2009 |
Q: our son's Pekingese bitch recently had her first heat. Unfortunately they are not sure that the ...
A: A false pregnancy will also enlarge the nipples. So the only way to tell if puppies are due is to ...
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| dark gree fluid | 9/9/2009 |
Q: my dog is in labor and has dark green fluid coming out, is this serious, does she need to go to the ...
A: In my experience, dark green discharge combined with a stoppage of labor spells trouble. What it ...
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| question about a 2 yr old female bichon welping first litter | 9/7/2009 |
Q: 2 yr old bichon first litter keeps yelping when ever we take her out to evacuate her bladder or ...
A: I would be taking the female and the pups to the vet for inspection immediately. Did the female ...
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| pregnant Shih-tzu. | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I just wanted some advice. I have previously spoken to Renee earlier on in my dogs pregnancy but she ...
A: Remember that gestation is 63 days from when the eggs get fertilized NOT necessarily from when she ...
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| Pregnant Pit Bull | 9/4/2009 |
Q: What Should I feed my Pit Bull while she is pregnant? Does the same food that a Human Mother eat to ...
A: It's important to have your female on a quality food. You can supplement with raw beef heart, organ ...
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| Boxer Heat Cycle | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My 6 year old Boxer was bred once at 5 years of age and produced a healthy litter of 7. It's now ...
A: Females are born with all the eggs they are ever going to produce. So as they age you are starting ...
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| How often can my male breed? | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I just recently started breeding high quality AKC Pomeranians. I purchased a champion bloodline Blue ...
A: Sorry Brooke -- it's the end of the day for me, so asking questions twice helps :-) The schedule ...
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| How often can my male breed? | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I just recently started breeding high quality AKC Pomeranians. I purchased a champion bloodline Blue ...
A: So you're breeding him twice a day? Even though males produce new semen every time, that may be too ...
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| Chihuahua Discharge after whelping | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I adopted a female Chihuahua on August 7. On August 10th she had a litter of 4 puppies. One puppy ...
A: Did your vet give her oxytocin? This will help clean her out. She's also been home a short time, ...
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| Great Dane whelping | 9/3/2009 |
Q: My Great Dane, who is 2 1/2 yrs old, has developed incontinence in her final last nine days of first ...
A: You know your girl better than anyone. So if you think something maybe wrong, you are most likely ...
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| Is my dog pregnant?? | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old, 6 pound female yorkie. She gave birth to a litter of puppies on januaury 5 ...
A: She could have gone into a silent heat, one where you didn't notice. Which is common with the small ...
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| pregnant Shih-tzu. | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I just wanted some advice. I have previously spoken to Renee earlier on in my dogs pregnancy but she ...
A: I never recommend puppy food until after the pups are whelped, only because it is higher in protein ...
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| Pregnant Fiest. | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I recently brought home a fiest from a local pound. At the time she weighed about 10.5 lbs. and ...
A: You can get a x-ray done (after day 50)and the vet will be able to tell you the size of the pups ...
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| Pets | 9/1/2009 |
Q: 1. There is over 500 dog breeds? What is the number one dog to own? 2. For one person, how many ...
A: Henry I believe you've been sending me this same questions all week. The thing is it is subject. ...
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| help info needed on rescued pregnent small breed dog 11.5 pounds | 9/1/2009 |
Q: i rescued A small breed dog who is pregnant , i got an Xray done and they think they saw 4 maybe ...
A: If pups were visible with x-rays, then the pups would be older than 50 days with the addition of 7 ...
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| Pregnant Pug | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I don't know much about how to take care of my pug when she goes into labor. I'm kind of nervous ...
A: Each female is different, although Pug's have been known to require assistance and reject their ...
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| Is my dog in danger | 8/31/2009 |
Q: My 10 month old dog gave birth 2 days ago but she is still scratching the walls and floors. Is ...
A: With a young female anything can cause anxiety. Did she expel the afterbirth and/or is there a ...
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| breeding | 8/31/2009 |
Q: my dog impregnated another and the owner is keeping the puppies. since i am the owner of the father, ...
A: Check with your state or provincial laws. Was there a contract? Are you contributing to vet cost? ...
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| preg..boston terrier | 8/31/2009 |
Q: my boston is preg.her temp i has been rangeing from 98.7 to 96.7 the last 2 -3 days..last night she ...
A: A whelping box or area where she can raise her pups comfortably and quietly is what she needs. Line ...
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| dog mating | 8/31/2009 |
Q: joyce how r u? i want know that on which day a bitch is mated whenever she is in heat? ANSWER: ...
A: Was the male you used proven? Progesterone testing would assist in helping you as a breeder, ...
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| Pregnant dog | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Yesterday afternoon i noticed a little drops of dark color coming from her. Maybe 4 or 5 drops. I ...
A: All is normal. Remember that gestation is 63 days from the time the eggs were fertilized NOT ...
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| dog mating | 8/30/2009 |
Q: joyce how r u? i want know that on which day a bitch is mated whenever she is in heat?
A: The number one reason a breeding doesn't take is timing. Typically days 12 - 15 are the fertile. ...
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| Min Pins | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Wondered if you could tell me at what age the males are ready to breed, and if you breed two reds, ...
A: The colors are determined by ancestry. They should be predominately red but if there are blacks and ...
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| Jack russell in labour | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I am getting quiet concerned as she had her first pup at 615pm it is now 2 hours later and no more ...
A: It can take 2 minutes or 2 hours, it depends on the placement of pups, how far up they are. The ...
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| bulldog | 8/29/2009 |
Q: how can i get mybritish bulldog to breed or how to get sperm from him
A: Some Bulldogs can't breed naturally. Semen collection is simple enough to do, but it depends on ...
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| MOTHER BEAGLE VOMITING | 8/28/2009 |
Q: MY 3 YEAR OLD FEMALE BEAGLE HAD 6 PUPPIES EXACTLY 3 WEEKS AGO! SHE ALL OF A SUDDEN IS VOMITING UP ...
A: It's never to young to deworm. Some worms lay dormant in the muscle of a female and are revived ...
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| female after mating | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Please make me rest assured. Is it okay for a dog that was just bred four days ago to tear off at a ...
A: I have a number of females that are busy, one runs and catches the freesbie up until she can't get ...
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| GSD mating | 8/27/2009 |
Q: We are in the process of mating my GSD with another. They've been together several times, right now ...
A: You may have to hold her steady so she can't move away. Try sitting on a stool and have the female ...
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| sophie and puppies | 8/26/2009 |
Q: i have a Pomeranian female who had puppies.the puppies are now 8 weeks old we want to know is when ...
A: You want to really research in-breeding before even considering it. If your lines have ANY ...
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| weimaraner-breeding | 8/26/2009 |
Q: Joyce, I need to ask some questions- female wei 20month old second heat, 26Aug.'09 her 11day, since ...
A: Try separating the breeding pair. Too much time together and they can become frustrated and just ...
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| my mini | 8/25/2009 |
Q: my mini is a male and i was wondering what age he needs to be before i can think of getting him to ...
A: Although smaller dogs typically mature at a faster rate, it's always best to wait until a male is ...
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| Mounting Issues | 8/12/2009 |
Q: My female is in estrus and ready to go. She's baiting the male up, putting her tail to the side ...
A: Well at 9 he could be experiencing a weak or poor libido. Also, as he's never produced, I would ...
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| Shih Tzu attention seeking behavior | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 9-week old shih Tzu and I am an inexperienced, but loving dog owner. Following most trips ...
A: 9 weeks old -- you still have a bit of a ways to go before you finally get to say "Jack YES!!!" You ...
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| my springer spaniel | 8/10/2009 |
Q: hey i was just wondering how many pups should i expect? my dog is just turning 1 and shes due in ...
A: A female is born with all the eggs she is going to produce. She is repsonsible for the number and ...
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| dog breeding | 8/10/2009 |
Q: i have a 3yr old female mini schnauzer and a 2 1/2 yr old male schnauzer. She has had some bleeding ...
A: If you are counting the days, the best is starting at about 9 days after you noticed bleeding. ...
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| my chiwawa keeps trying to nest after litter | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Please could you tell me why my chinaware keeps trying to nest after she has had her litter they are ...
A: Was all the placenta's and afterbirth accounted for? Did you do x-rays to see how many pups to ...
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| Labour in a 2 1/2 female? | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old female boxer. We are now on Day 64 and she has been panting since 7am yest ...
A: Is it 64 days from the first or the last mating? The "snot like" discharge is the mucus plug, a ...
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| Year old female brindle boxer and has not gone into heat | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I was wondering exactly around what age do female bocers tend to go into heat? I have never had a ...
A: A female will first go into heat between 6 months and a 9 months old. She may have gone into a ...
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| Problems getting litters on my girls | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping as a fellow breeder you can help me figure out what's going on with my girls. I breed ...
A: Who said breeding dogs was easy? LOL I would put all the females on a low dose of amoxicillian for ...
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| my springer spaniel | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I just found out today my full breed springer is pregnant to my other dog he is a half king Charles ...
A: Well first thing to do is not panic. Take a deep breath and prepare. Get a whelping box, it ...
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| breeding weights | 8/6/2009 |
Q: What are proper male to female dogs weight ratios to consider when breeding so that the it is safe ...
A: There is no scientific formal. Males typically will be larger than the female. That's just all ...
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| dalmation puppies | 8/5/2009 |
Q: respected Sir, my almost 2 year old female dalmation gave birth to 6 puppies, out of which 5 were ...
A: Maheen Your female is developing mastitis. Place her in a tub of warm water, the water should ...
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| Boxer mated by a Bullmastiff | 8/4/2009 |
Q: i am concerned about my Boxer bitch that accidently mated with a Bullmastiff she is on her 60th day ...
A: Dogs are pack animals and do not know or care that the off-spring is theirs. A female should be ...
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| Erections in stud yorkie | 8/2/2009 |
Q: What could be a reason why a 15 month old stud yorkie can only hold an erection for 3-4 minutes ...
A: A poor libido, which is more common than you might think, could cause a weak erection. Also, if you ...
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| dog mating | 7/31/2009 |
Q: i have been trying to breed my 2.9 year old Chihuahua she is dancing and standing with her tail to ...
A: Timing is everything with breeding. If she wasn't ovulating when she was bred, she won't become ...
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| breeding my lhasa apso | 7/30/2009 |
Q: i hope you can help me, i have a two year old lhasa apso bitch who is just about to come into her ...
A: There is no reason to believe your female will become sick. However, you want to ensure that the ...
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| overdue whelping | 7/25/2009 |
Q: My dog is a chihuahua silky cross and she is hevily pregnant.She is now into her 63rd day of ...
A: Not to panic she's not "over due" yet. Gestation is 63 days from fertilization not necessarily for ...
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| mastiff breeding | 7/24/2009 |
Q: We have a 14 months old Mastiff, and a male Mastiff that's a few months over 2 years old. We have ...
A: It's true that once she becomes pregnant she will quit growing. At 14 months, she should be as tall ...
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| mastiff breeding | 7/24/2009 |
Q: We have a 14 months old Mastiff, and a male Mastiff that's a few months over 2 years old. We have ...
A: Start with good quality dog food -- not puppy food it's too high in protein and fat and make her ...
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| breeding | 7/23/2009 |
Q: how old will my lhaso apso be when she has her first season n how often do they have them ?
A: Typically a first season can happen anytime between 6 months and a year and rotates on that cycle. ...
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| my lovely shitzu :D | 7/23/2009 |
Q: my shitzu is one mo.old and had her first heat 10 days ago..if after mating with my male shitzu how ...
A: I'm going to assume your female is 1 YEAR old and not one month. Pregnancy occurs 63 days after ...
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| Basset with umbilical hernia had pups | 7/22/2009 |
Q: We were given a female basset hound who is almost four years old. She had been bred three times in ...
A: Poor girl. The "breeder" should be taken to task in my opinion. Four litters in four years is too ...
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| how to help a 8 mth puppy who is pregnant | 7/22/2009 |
Q: There is hundreds of web sites telling you all the bad things that can happen if your dog gets ...
A: The breeds that make up the Schnoodle aren't know for whelping complications. So you should be okay. ...
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| 65 days | 7/22/2009 |
Q: my bitch is 65 days pregnant is that normal
A: Gestation is 63 days from fertilization NOT breeding. It takes the eggs 7 days to mature and sperm ...
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| breeding siblings | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have a brother and sister. They are springer & water spanards. What will happen if they mate and ...
A: Inbreeding should only be done with two superior animals. Any inherent traits in the lines will ...
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| Canine infighting | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I am the owner of two female poodles. They are approximately 5 years old. The one - Bella - we owned ...
A: 2 intact females are fighting over supremacy. The problem is now that Jilly has whelped and ...
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| dashcund whelping | 7/21/2009 |
Q: i have a 4 year old daschund who due date was friday just past, she started crying last night and ...
A: The waiting is the hardest part of whelping and it is impossible to determine a time limit on when ...
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| after birth | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My female Rotti just gave birth two days ago. She had 11 pups but the last one was still born. We ...
A: Did she expel the afterbirth too? Black/green is not a color you want to see. You may need to get ...
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| Dog pregnancy | 7/19/2009 |
Q: Hey Joyce i was wondering if u can help me please, My 2yr old Staffordshire Bull Terrier was caught ...
A: If she was caught the once, she will be due around August 2nd. A clear mucus discharge can start up ...
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| possible inbreeding | 7/18/2009 |
Q: i have two labs at home 2yrs old brother and sister and we think that the girl might be pregnant. ...
A: If that works that would be truly amazing as they are two different species. And also a bit amazing ...
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| mating | 7/17/2009 |
Q: i have a male lab and a female shitzu. do you think that my male lab would try to you know with my ...
A: Dog's aren't like people, and aren't really particular when it comes to mating. I have heard and ...
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| first litter | 7/15/2009 |
Q: my dog is just under 2 years of age. she just had her first litter of pups on the 7th of July. they ...
A: She sounds a bit pampered. LOL It's very common for a nursing dam to lose all her weight and hair. ...
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| mini schnauzer | 7/13/2009 |
Q: my minischnuazer turned 1 year on july 11 she is approximately 2 weeks out of heat I ...
A: Its shortly after the discharge that ovulation occurs and she can get pregnant. She could be going ...
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| Breeding shih tzu(s) | 7/13/2009 |
Q: This is the first time I am planning to breed a pet. I have a male and female shih tzu. The male ...
A: Typically in any breed the males will be larger than the female. Shih Tzu aren't a breed that is ...
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| my dog giving birth | 7/12/2009 |
Q: my dog give birth yeserday dinner time to 8 puppies and today has give birth to another which is ...
A: Typically the reason the last pup doesn't make it, especially if it was born hours after the rest of ...
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| Pregnant Boston Terrier | 7/10/2009 |
Q: My boston terrier is pregnant and she is on her 57th day now. I have been taking her temperature ...
A: There are a couple of problems I personally have with taking a females temperature. First you have ...
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| my pitbull | 7/9/2009 |
Q: my female blue pittbull just had 9 pups on the 7th and i was wondering if i should change her diet? ...
A: You female should be on a high quality PUPPY food while she's nursing. Something high fat and ...
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| Pregnant Bitch | 7/8/2009 |
Q: My beagle started her heat cycle on June 3rd. We never saw her mate with my other beagle. Her "chest ...
A: If she started her heat on the 3rd, she would have been ready to breed around the 16th of June. ...
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| dogs | 7/8/2009 |
Q: i am tring to artificially incimante my female at home with the males sper i need some help on how ...
A: You should probably have read up on it BEFORE it was time for the A.I. What you need on hand is a ...
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| mother nursing dilemma | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a Papillion that is 8 years old and has had her first litter. I have had 2 litter by another ...
A: 8 is kind of old to be having her first litter. And some females are just not meant to be mothers. ...
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| Male Rottweiler & Mating | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male rottweiler. He disappeared a week ago for a morning, but came back. Then ...
A: A intact male will wander further when a female is in heat, and can be gone for days at a time. ...
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| going bald | 7/5/2009 |
Q: My jack russell terrier of 5yrs had 4 healthy pups all before 10am. she has just had another at 5pm ...
A: It's very common for a dam after whelping and nursing to lose her entire coat .... and I mean right ...
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| whelpping | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I have a shih-poo that is about to give labor. On Saturday it will be 63 days. Her belly is really ...
A: It starts by panting, nesting and a lack of appetite. The best thing for your female is to have a ...
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| Breeding French Bulldogs | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have two french bulldogs who have bred for the first time. The bitch is 2 years old and this was ...
A: You want to keep your female active and on an adult food. Puppy food given to a expecting female ...
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| Breeding French Bulldogs | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have two french bulldogs who have bred for the first time. The bitch is 2 years old and this was ...
A: Typically breeders will do A.I. on Frenchies (or any smaller bully breed) because of the male is ...
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| pregnant daschund | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Winnie is three years old and this is her second time having puppies. The first time she only had ...
A: With a back to back breeding, the female should be in top physical and mental health. Supplementing ...
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| shitzu in labor | 7/1/2009 |
Q: i have a 17 month old shitzu and my yorkie breed her according to the time i caught them she would ...
A: What she's doing is nesting. She needs a whelping box where she can safely and quietly whelp her ...
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| pregnant daschund | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Winnie is three years old and this is her second time having puppies. The first time she only had ...
A: Actually, it's easier for a dam to whelp a "larger" litter than one or two. And Doxy's aren't prone ...
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| my dog's skin problems | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I am not sure what kind of problem my yourkie has - allergies or flea bites. She has spots all over ...
A: What you want to do is have the vet check and make sure she doesn't have Demodex mange. What kind ...
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| Chihuahua in labor | 6/30/2009 |
Q: my Chihuahua mix went into labor at 4:30pm yesterday. The puppy came out at about 6:00pm. I know my ...
A: Are you sure because you consulted your crystal ball, or are you sure because you did x-rays? If ...
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| mating | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My female rottweiler is 2 1/2, and is on her 11Th day in heat. We tried to breed her last night with ...
A: You have to secure the female. For a maiden especially it can be painful and scary. Instead of ...
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| Boston Terrier Pregnancy?? | 6/29/2009 |
Q: My boston terrier, Angel, went into her second heat cycle at only 10 mths old whick I thought was ...
A: Well you know for sure in just about 2 weeks if she caught. Especially as two ties in season is a ...
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| Whelping | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Brussels Griffon that should be having her puppies around the 15th of July. I have ...
A: All dogs have the exact same gestation 63 days. It all depends on when the female is ovulating and ...
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| Havanese after whelping | 6/29/2009 |
Q: My havanese had 4 lovely puppies yesterday. She is 2 years old and that's her first time. We didn't ...
A: She could still be the in whelping process and ultra sound won't tell you much more. If she's not ...
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| Nesting | 6/29/2009 |
Q: My pug/shitzu gave birth 5 days ago. She had 3 puppies. She is eating and drinking well. She ...
A: She's looking to move her litter to a "safer" place. Is she in a whelping box? She may want a ...
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| Re: Bitch rejecting pups | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a miniture poodle. She is 4 yrs old and has just had her first litter. She had 3 pups last ...
A: It's common for a female that has had a section to ignore her pups. Once the drugs leave her ...
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| miscarry | 6/29/2009 |
Q: my dachsund just gave birth to 2 pups. this is 2nd day and she is having foul smelling drainage and ...
A: It sounds like she's retained either a pup, placenta or afterbirth. You need to get her to A vet ...
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| breeding age | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a four yr old newfie.she is ofa cert in all fields concerning her breed. she has never been ...
A: Kudos to you for getting her OFA and waiting to ensure that she was in top health before breeding ...
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| my 9 month old puppy wont breast feed her puppies | 6/28/2009 |
Q: But now she wont feed them anymore it just started to 6/28 I went back there to see if she would ...
A: That's the problem with breeding puppies ... they aren't mentally or physically capable of raising a ...
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| How to listen to fetal heartbeats in my 5 1/2 week pregnant jack russell | 6/28/2009 |
Q: How do i listen for fetal heartbeats in my 5 1/2 week preggers jack russell terrier. I KNOW that ...
A: What day did you breed her? You need a stethoscope to hear heartbeats you can also used a rolled ...
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| Hello I need HELP. | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua and she gave birth to 3 puppys yesterday, None of them survived. I believe they ...
A: If the entire litter died I would suspect a bacterial infection. Either a STI like Brucellios which ...
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| 1 week old dachshund puppy is lethargic and wont stop crying. | 6/27/2009 |
Q: We had a litter of 4 dachshund puppies on the 17th of june. All has been going well until last night ...
A: She's to young for an enema. I would recommend a low dosage of amoxicillian or a light de-wormer. ...
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| Inbreeding | 6/27/2009 |
Q: My friend has a male lab and is mating it with his neighbors female lab. The question is, if he ...
A: In-breeding is a double edge sword. The best will be the best and the rest will be below average. ...
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| staffidshire bull breeding | 6/27/2009 |
Q: however my bitch isn't use to other dogs do you think it would be safe to try, the male is fine with ...
A: If you are going to try a breeding, you may want to muzzle and leash her so she doesn't hurt the ...
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| chihuahua mix pregnant | 6/27/2009 |
Q: i have a chihuahua mix and she is now 54 days pregnant, i would rub her stomach and feel two puppies ...
A: Unless you have x-ray vision, the whole "feeling thing" is a hit and miss. The kidney and liver are ...
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| Breeding my Doberman | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 year old Doberman female and I was wondering if it's too late to breed her? She is in ...
A: The thing is if you breed once or a dozen times, you're a breeder. So that established you want to ...
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| Female standing in heat 2 males not intrested | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old female shih tzu, she is in her 3rd day of "standing" heat. She is moving her tail ...
A: The thing about breeding and being a responsible breeder is keeping accurate records. Being in heat ...
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| Pregnant Boerbull dog | 6/26/2009 |
Q: My dog is approx 61 days pregnant. Since last night she has been scratching the floor and ...
A: I love the SAB's! Yes she should be in the whelping box to get her use to it. Line the box with ...
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| extra large litter | 6/26/2009 |
Q: My golden retriever is 54 days pregnant with 13-15 pups. Is it possible her uterus could burst?
A: It is very possible. It's also possible that she will deliver the first 9 or 10 naturally and not ...
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| breeding | 6/26/2009 |
Q: i have a stud, and a friend of the family wants to use him but i forgot which house would be better ...
A: When considering studding out your male you want to ensure that you have a written contracted signed ...
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| Female standing in heat 2 males not intrested | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old female shih tzu, she is in her 3rd day of "standing" heat. She is moving her tail ...
A: So are you going to let the 2 males mate her this heat? It's never a good idea to let all three ...
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| Breeding my lab bitch | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I asked you the other day for some advice on my choclate lab bitch who was in day 14 of her season ...
A: Okay wait. She's on day 14 and she's still bleeding? Hmmmm is it a lot of blood? Typically what ...
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| I am not sure about some words you told me the answer before. | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Will she be pregnant? She in two times in 4 days I am worried if she is pregnant or not. If you ...
A: So did you breed her on purpose? A female is ready when she ovulates, when her eggs are mature. ...
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| My 1 year old blue nose pit might be pregnant. How can i tell?? | 6/25/2009 |
Q: My 1 year old Blue nose pit bull got with my Blue Fawn pit bull, now i think she might be pregnant. ...
A: First thing is you want to make sure she isn't "eating like a pig". It's not healthy for her or any ...
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| Breeding | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have two westies and the female is in season.She is flagging the male and he is responding but ...
A: Chance are slim but not all together out of the question. Although the litter size would consist of ...
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| Japanese Spitz, 1yr1mo. still not in heat | 6/24/2009 |
Q: This is Arlene from the Philippines, I have a Japanese Spitz dog, she's already a year and a month ...
A: Small dogs can sometimes be harder to detected because they are better able to keep themselves clean ...
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| Will she be pregnant? | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Will she be pregnant? She in two times in 4 days I am worried if she is pregnant or not. If you ...
A: She has to be ovulating to become pregnant. Just because she was bred doesn't guarantee you pups. ...
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| puggle has bumps | 6/23/2009 |
Q: my pugle is in heat for her first time she has started 2 devolop small bumps along her sides . they ...
A: Are you sure they aren't bug bites? A female in season can get all kinds of irritations, skin ...
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| AI for my pure bred Bernese Mt. Dog | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have attempted to breed my Bernese Mt. dog on three separate heat cycles without success. Each ...
A: It's easier than you may think to collect semen. You need a teaser female (preferably the one you ...
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| Breeding my dog for a second time | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I want to breed my 2yr old chocolate lab for a second time but it doesnt seem to be happening. We ...
A: Why not invest in a progesterone test, that will give you a clear idea on when your female is ...
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| Dog Breeding: Male Too Tall? | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I am trying to mate Italian Greyhounds. It seems as though the male may be too tall as he is not ...
A: Well anything's possible but if the male is too tall you may have to help out. Frustration is the ...
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| Is my dog pregnant? | 6/22/2009 |
Q: She is due july 3 which is 63 days. She would be approx 52 days today. She has been exhibiting ...
A: Unless you do x-rays or have a crystal ball, the only way to know for certain is by the end result. ...
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| dead puppies | 6/22/2009 |
Q: My golden retriever just had nine puppies. Everything seemed fine. She had the first five just fine ...
A: Because no one was there to witness what happened it's hard to say. Anything could have happened, ...
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| tail docking of rat terrier pups | 6/22/2009 |
Q: Joyce- I did not understand your reply. You stated to "tie off flush at the butt". Sorry but this ...
A: Sorry that you didn't understand my response Wayne, I thought I was clear. Banding is extremely ...
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| bredding my female toy poodle | 6/21/2009 |
Q: My girl came into heat im gonna say either fri 6/19, or Sat 6/20. Today the blood is very red. she ...
A: Typically you would start counting when you notice blood. Breeding days 9 - 15 (or when your female ...
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| tail docking of rat terrier pups | 6/20/2009 |
Q: please tell me what you can about how I should dock the tails of my rat terrier pups when they ...
A: Banding is easier and cleaner, especially if it's your first time. You can purchase pig bands or we ...
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| nursing chihuahua | 6/18/2009 |
Q: My chihuahua had 4 puppies and after 4 days developed an infection in her whomb. She was ...
A: Keflex is also more commonly known as Cephalexin and is often used to treat dogs. A low dosage ...
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| my female papillion | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 yr old papillion female she is healthy and very active she has just had her second ...
A: With the pups gone, your female could be going through depression as her hormones change. It's more ...
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| 8 mth old staffy x hasnt come into season | 6/18/2009 |
Q: other staffy bitches i have owned have always come into season at about 6 months of age so i am ...
A: A female can come into her first season anywhere from 6 to 9 months which would be typical. You can ...
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| Pregnant Chorkie | 6/18/2009 |
Q: My 2 yr old chorkie is pregnant with her first litter. She is at day 57 now. I took her temp four ...
A: I would think her temperature would rise, I know mine would, if you took it that many times in a ...
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| Standard Poodle Whelping | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Standard Poodle who is pregnant and we are on day 60 right now. This is my ...
A: Panting and digging is normal. Is she off her food too? Because that is a sure sign. Does she have ...
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| Uninterested female in heat | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My bitch is in heat and by chance we're taking care of a friend's unneutered male for the duration. ...
A: There are some males that females just don't like... and this sounds like he may be one. A male can ...
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| When to dock tail | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Isabella my 1 1/2 year Cocker Spaniel is due in the middle of July. This is my first time at this ...
A: Are you docking them yourself or taking them to the vet to have them done? Personally, we band the ...
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| breeding jack russell | 6/17/2009 |
Q: my female is in heat she is long legged and my male is short legged. this is the third heat and no ...
A: There are a number of things you can try. Doing the breeding on a sloping incline. Letting your ...
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| Pregnate dog | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My dog is just about due with puppies and she discharged a yellowish brown gunk...is that normal ...
A: Green is NOT a color you want to see in a pregnancy. It typically means that the placenta has been ...
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| Canine Pregnancy What to expect? | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Isabella my 1 1/2 year Cocker Spaniel is due in the middle of July. This is my first time at this ...
A: First you want to have her diet consist of a good quality dog food. I don't recommend puppy food ...
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| Problems with mating | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a female daschund who is about one and half years old. This is her third time in heat. We ...
A: Yikes! 6 hours is kind of a long time. If the weather is warm where you are, there is the risk of ...
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| lactating 3 weeks before expected whelp date | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I was refered to you for this question. Thanks Question I have a 3 year old great dane bitch that ...
A: The on-set of early milk production happens and can bring on mastitis as in your case. Is she on a ...
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| mating my jack russel | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have two jack russels a bitch & dog both are 2yrs old my bitch is in her 3rd season when is the ...
A: Breeding typically starts around day 12 of a heat cycle (12 days for the on-set of bleeding). You ...
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| Problems with mating | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a female daschund who is about one and half years old. This is her third time in heat. We ...
A: The easiest way to "get involved" is to sit on the ground with your back against a wall. Place the ...
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| my dog is still bleeding after birth | 6/15/2009 |
Q: my nabours dog had puppies June the 2009 so they are about a week old i think if i have the date ...
A: If she's just had pups, she can bleed and spot for weeks after. She shouldn't come into heat for ...
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| mommy dog | 6/14/2009 |
Q: can you or should you give the mommy dog milk to drink also do you need a whelping box Mixed German ...
A: The small pup you want to let feed when the other pups are sleeping and off the dam. To bring milk ...
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| Breeding | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I put my male and bitch boxers together and they were getting along great. When he tried to mount ...
A: Some males and females just are that "into" each other. If you left them together and your female ...
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| Weaning puppies | 6/13/2009 |
Q: i have 6,6wk old staffy puppies which i have been weaning for 2wks.I am feeding them 3 times ...
A: We like to keep pups for 8 weeks. There is important socialization that goes on during that time. ...
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| Husky labor | 6/13/2009 |
Q: my siberian husky is around 64 days pregnant. it may be a little less we are not exactly sure which ...
A: I have to say that part of responsible breeding is knowing when your female was/is in heat, when she ...
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| Husky labor | 6/12/2009 |
Q: my siberian husky is around 64 days pregnant. it may be a little less we are not exactly sure which ...
A: You need to have a whelping box for your female, especially if this is her first time. Keep the ...
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| :'( | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Nina my 2 year old is FINALLY about to give birth! Today is her 66th day of pregnancy. Its her ...
A: Sorry to hear that. There is no reason not to bath her. She will need a few days rest. You can ...
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| Nina is FINALLY about to give birth! | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Nina my 2 year old is FINALLY about to give birth! Today is her 66th day of pregnancy. Its her ...
A: Is today her 66th day from her first breeding or her last breeding? Yellow is not a color you want ...
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| could my boxer be pregnant? | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have just taken my 4 week pregnant boxer for a scan and when the vet felt her tummy he defo ...
A: I understood that your female was breed for weeks ago, if that's the case she can't be in whelp now. ...
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| could my boxer be pregnant? | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have just taken my 4 week pregnant boxer for a scan and when the vet felt her tummy he defo ...
A: Did you take your dog for an ultra sound or an x-ray? And did you take it to a vet that went to ...
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| breeding | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have a mongrel who was six years old April 09, her last contraception injection was 19/08/08. She ...
A: Would it be her first litter? Females are born with all the eggs they are ever going to produce. ...
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| boxer bulldog pregnancy | 6/9/2009 |
Q: how long does a boxer carry puppies& how does labor start?
A: Gestation is typically 63 days. Not necessarily from the day you bred, but from when the eggs where ...
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| Breeding | 6/8/2009 |
Q: We have a female Jack Russell that is in her second heat ready for another litter but the male tries ...
A: You can hold the female across your lap and guide the male to the business end. Once he starts ...
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| Nina is about to give birth I think! | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Nina, my 2 yr old Maltese, she is a first time mom to be, and also my first time assisting a whelp. ...
A: But if she didn't catch for 2 or 3 days AFTER you did the breeding, then she's only day 61 or 62. ...
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| Nina is about to give birth I think! | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Nina, my 2 yr old Maltese, she is a first time mom to be, and also my first time assisting a whelp. ...
A: What should you do. Boil water, and make a nice cup of tea, maybe find a book you've been waiting ...
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| boxer dog overdue | 6/7/2009 |
Q: pups on the 1 June, she feels ok and hasnt produced any milk is this ok?
A: Did you only breed her one day? Was she ovulating? The eggs take 7 days to mature, and sperm can ...
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| can female get pregnate w/o tieing up | 6/7/2009 |
Q: my female chi went into heat. she is about 3 lbs. The male about the same lbs. she let him mount ...
A: There is a chance, but a very small one. A tie is Mother Nature's way of ensuring that the ...
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| Nina is about to give birth I think! | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Nina, my 2 yr old Maltese, she is a first time mom to be, and also my first time assisting a whelp. ...
A: Dogs and humans differ in their birthing process. First their water won't break. They have a ...
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| dog mating | 6/6/2009 |
Q: My poodle had puppies in Oct/08. Well I mated her in Feb. but she did not have any puppies. For the ...
A: Dogs mate for procreation not recreation. So they only will breed when a female is in heat. ...
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| 1Tiny Full Term Boxer Pup | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Our Boxer girl had 8 full term pups. One of the pups was only 230grms. Could this one have been ...
A: All the eggs are released at once so even if you did a breeding over the course of a week, it ...
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| fake heat?? | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a female pug that just gave birth to 7 puppies, since then my female chihuahua flags the male ...
A: How old is the female Chi? Could be that she's in pre-heat. It should also be noted that small ...
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| My Lab | 6/5/2009 |
Q: My Lab gave birth to 12 healthy puppies 4 days ago. She ate all 12 placentas. She has never been a ...
A: The runs are easy enough to explain, that's from eating the placenta. Although very good for her, it ...
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| nursing dog question | 6/5/2009 |
Q: my dog is having some rashes, can i give cephalexin to my nursing dog? will this harm the puppies? ...
A: Is the staph infection Demodex Mange? When administering antibiotics (or any drug) to lactating ...
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| Dog Breeding | 6/4/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between a breeding agreement and breeding rights? We want to purchase a ...
A: A responsible breeder will expect and explain their breeding agreement. Breeding Rights is the ...
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| inverted nipples | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have a pregnant beagle that is due with her first litter next week. She has 2 inverted nipples. ...
A: The vet is right. The pups can nurse of the inverted nipples and they will reverse. It's always ...
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| 10 month old Cocker Spaniel. | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I am embarrassed to ask but here it goes...Yes, I know it was a mistake, but I had no idea my 10 ...
A: A false pregnancy is very common in female dogs, regardless of the breed. Everything is the same ...
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| douge de bordeaux | 6/3/2009 |
Q: i have a ten month old Bordeaux she has been on heat for about two months now. the blood was a dark ...
A: I don't know if it's normal, but my DDB female goes into heat for 2 months and her gestation is 75 ...
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| pregnant bitch | 6/3/2009 |
Q: When does a pregnant bitch start to put on weight? I breed my staffy on the 6/5/09 (4 weeks ago ...
A: Even if the male has produced in the past, doesn't mean that your female will have pups. It depends ...
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| Coat texture changed after having a litter of puppies | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old Japanese Spitz Bitch who recently had a litter of puppies. The puppies are now 18 ...
A: It is common in females, regardless of the breed, that after whelping, and they lose their coat, ...
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| cane corso/italian mastiff heat cycle | 6/3/2009 |
Q: i just wanted to know how long a heat cycle last? the female is approx. 10 mths (she is a rescue ...
A: For females, regardless of the breed, seasons last at least 21 days. The first part of the cycle is ...
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| 10 month old Cocker Spaniel. | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I am embarrassed to ask but here it goes...Yes, I know it was a mistake, but I had no idea my 10 ...
A: This happens more than you would think. I would take her for x-rays to ensure she is actually ...
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| Boston Terrier Heat | 6/2/2009 |
Q: my female boston is going on her 2nd week of her heat cycle. she is swollen about 5 times bigger ...
A: Some females keep themselves very clean so you may not notice bleeding, and/or just aren't heavy ...
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| Bleeding after breeding | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 and a half year old staffordshire bull terrier who is brindle and white. She came into ...
A: Did you breed her only the once? Typically if you aren't doing progesterone testing, days 10 - 15 ...
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| studding 2yr. old boston for first time | 6/1/2009 |
Q: my 2yr. old male boston seems to be having trouble by not getting close enough to the female to ...
A: The best is to separate them and bring them together for about 15 minutes. If he hasn't succeeded ...
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| Breeding Male problems | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have german shepards who are a breeding pair. My male had to have his spleen out, now when she ...
A: I would check his shaft for hair or skin that is blocking his penis for extending fully. It ...
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| studding 2yr. old boston for first time | 5/31/2009 |
Q: my 2yr. old male boston seems to be having trouble by not getting close enough to the female to ...
A: This is common in inexperienced males. The easiest in assisting is to hold the female across your ...
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| Whelping | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Please help!! My bitch GSDxMunsterlander 12 months old) is due any time now, her waters broke ...
A: Dogs are different from their human counterparts when it comes to labor and delivery. Panting, ...
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| Breeding Female Lab | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I bred my bitch on her 11th day of "heat." She and the stud tied that day. They did not try to mate ...
A: A tie is Mother Nature's way of helping the species along. It DOES NOT guarantee puppies. ...
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| Breeding | 5/29/2009 |
Q: How long after a breeding (twice in one day) can I tell if my dog concieved?
A: Sometimes not for 63 days. You could breed her 12 times in one day, but if she's not ovulating, she ...
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| Breeding | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My male dog got his daughter pregnant, and we didn't even know that she had gone into heat or notice ...
A: The thing is, what ever trait that your male has (good, bad or indifferent) will come out tenfold in ...
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| Breeding | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My dog gave birth to 6 puppies on Monday May 25, 2009, and today 4 days later, she gave birth to a ...
A: We've experienced the same thing with a female years ago. A pup that is dead in utero can't move to ...
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| excessive panting an hot breast after birth | 5/29/2009 |
Q: pups r 4wks shes got excessive panting an very hot breast dry nose an running some.shes eating an ...
A: If her breast are hot and hard, she may be developing mastitis. You can ease that by putting her ...
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| supplimental milk for puppies | 5/29/2009 |
Q: ! My boxer has 10 puppies and I am worried about the smaller ones getting enough to eat. Is a ...
A: How old are the pups? For a litter of 10, or any large litter, I rotate the pups. (5 on 5 off) ...
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| What do i need to start breeding? | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I'd like to start breeding Yorkies. I have a healthy 5lb yorkie she's 4 years old and has had ...
A: The thing is Elizabeth, you breed once, you're a breeder. And please don't think I'm condemning you ...
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| What do i need to start breeding? | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I'd like to start breeding Yorkies. I have a healthy 5lb yorkie she's 4 years old and has had ...
A: First you have to ask yourself, why do you want to become a breeder? Do you have homes for all the ...
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| In heat 8 weeks after having a litter of puppies?? | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I recently got a female Great Dane that had a litter of puppies 8 weeks ago (the people were moving ...
A: Did the previous owners tell you her heat cycle? Every 6 months, 9, etc. A season typically starts ...
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| What age should your dog be for breading? | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Our yellow lab is just a little over a year old and we would like to bread him. Is he still too ...
A: Personally I feel male used in a breeding program should be tested prior to breeding. Health and ...
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| Dog pregnancy | 5/28/2009 |
Q: through her pregnant (she tied on the 5th of April) and she started lactating today does this mean ...
A: Counting is just guestimating. It is from the day the egg got fertilized. Eggs take 7 days to ...
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| yorkshire terrier | 5/28/2009 |
Q: my yorkshire terrier bitch is 6 months old and has been mounting my yorkie dog over the past few ...
A: Typically mounting and humping are not sexual acts but an act of dominance. What she is trying to ...
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| Dog pregnancy | 5/28/2009 |
Q: through her pregnant (she tied on the 5th of April) and she started lactating today does this mean ...
A: The milk is just coming in early. When milk is produced early, you have to be very cautious that ...
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| Puppy re-homing. | 5/28/2009 |
Q: i have 3 wk old puppy staffs & the stud dog owners have chosen a male as their pick of the ...
A: We keep pups for 8 weeks before they go. There is important socialization that goes on between 6 ...
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| Breeding My Pitbull. | 5/28/2009 |
Q: This may sound strange but it is the second time i am breeding my female, but she and the stud tied ...
A: The are three different "stages" of semen. The first is like a cleaner, making everything nice and ...
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| APBT in labor | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My female APBT is at the end of her 2nd litter. She started her strong contractions around 4pm est ...
A: If you are waiting for water to break...you'll be waiting a long time. Each pup is in it's own sack ...
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| Bitch moving pups constantly | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I am writing this letter for my parents as they do not have any internet and desperately need ...
A: New momma's can be very anxious, as what appears to be the case with your parent's female. Every ...
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| dog in pain due to curdling milk | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Is there anyway for me to get the bad milk from the breast of my 1yr female pit-mix dog? it has ...
A: What your female is experiencing is called mastitis and it can be fatal to both the dam and pups. ...
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| choc lab heat question | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have a chocolate lab that is 6 years old. I have not noticed her going into heat. We have ...
A: Has she gone into heat ever? You can start by supplementing her diet with salmon (fish) oils, ...
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| Nursing bitch and puppies | 5/27/2009 |
Q: i have a 2 yr old staffy nursing her 6,3wk old puppies..mum & pups are all doing fine..i have just ...
A: Without seeing photo (or doing testing) I would guess Tapeworm. They can look like rice. The most ...
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| Artificial Insemination | 5/27/2009 |
Q: We have decided to try artificial insemination with our Huskies because the male is inexperienced ...
A: You don't want blood in the semen, you don't want anything mixing with the collection. But ...
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| dog is 2 days overdue | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My pregnant mini dachshund is 65 days from first tie today. I am concerned because she is showing ...
A: When you do the counting method you have to give a few days either way. Especially on a unfamiliar ...
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| i need answers please | 5/27/2009 |
Q: my dog is a husky x and is 8 years old and has had her first litter of six puppies. All went well ...
A: Did you do x-rays' prior to whelp? Where all the placenta's and afterbirth accounted for? I ...
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| My female pitbull | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My female pitbull has been up all night panting and scratching like shes itchy she has no fleas she ...
A: It's time to separate the two and get your female in a whelping box. What she's doing is nesting. ...
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| Dog Breeding | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have 2 virgin Siberian Huskies. They have been trying for 2 days to mate and the male can't get ...
A: A few reasons come to mind; a) she's early b) they spend too much time together c) he's shorter ...
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| pregnant boxer | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 month old fawn boxer who I am almost positive is pregnant. The first time we caught her ...
A: You're welcome Jennifer Just as a FYI here is a way to help you find a good product for you! How ...
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| pregnant boxer | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 month old fawn boxer who I am almost positive is pregnant. The first time we caught her ...
A: I would seriously consider switching her food! Seriously!!!!! Your pride and joy as well as the dam ...
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| Pregnant Dog | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Hey Joyce, Our Bichon is pregnant and her temp has been 98.9 since Last night and she has some ...
A: The waiting is always the hardest. I know from experience as my husband is pacing behind me waiting ...
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| pregnant boxer | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 month old fawn boxer who I am almost positive is pregnant. The first time we caught her ...
A: It's hard to tell for certain if your female would have caught unless you do x-rays (which don't ...
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| Pregnant, 10yr. old Pomranian | 5/26/2009 |
Q: My roommate's ten year old healthy Pomeranian is pregnant by my min. pin./toy poodle and its her ...
A: Ouch 10 year old and expecting her first litter. Not something anyone would recommend. But that's ...
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| aggression after whelping | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I am dog sitting my son's basset hound while he is out of town working. She whelped for the first ...
A: It's very important to take the other female out and leave the dam with her pups. The female needs ...
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| How long does it take for birthing | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My dog Lacey is a 6yr old lab mix. I have never had a dog get pregnant before.My neighbors male got ...
A: Sorry to be the bringer of bad news BUT, dark green/black is not a color you want to see in a ...
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| Boxer breeding | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Our boxer was bred last week. Now she has a mucus kind of discharge. Is this normal? Thank you, ...
A: Before I let an outside male near any of my females, I would want to see paperwork. But that's ...
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| breeding a maltese x shitzu | 5/23/2009 |
Q: We have had a maltese x shitzu since January 08 and we would like to breed her but we dont't know ...
A: First is the swelling and bleeding. It's important to keep accurate records of the day the bleeding ...
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| Active 9 month old mixed breed pup | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I own a 9 month old mixed breed male, neutered, puppy names Eddy. He is up to date on all medical ...
A: Sounds like you're right, he's bored. The three breeds your mentioned are all smart and active, but ...
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| caring for Wild Mother dog with litter of pups | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have been feeding and caring for 2 dogs in the wild for 14 months who fear humans. The female had ...
A: How old are the pups? It sounds like the dam is developing mastitis. Which can be fatal for both ...
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| nursing mother dog | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My female jack russell terrier just had her second and LAST litter and this morning had tremors so I ...
A: What are you feeding her? Calcium deficiency is typically found in animals feed high organs and ...
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| new bitch wanting to move puppies | 5/18/2009 |
Q: it had a deformed mouth know this can be normal behavior but now she is digging in garden and trying ...
A: She's trying to keep her remaining pups "safe" and moving them to a new "den". This behavior is ...
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| yorkie - pregnacy after c section | 5/17/2009 |
Q: My little Annie is two and a half she had two puppies a year ago by c section not because she had to ...
A: I would have to disagree. Once a section, typically always a section. Not always mind, but usually. ...
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| breeding boxers | 5/14/2009 |
Q: My dog is in heat has been for a week now. We have another boxer to mate with her. its her 1st time ...
A: If it's a week, she's probably still early and your male, being experienced knows this. If you ...
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| howling after mating | 5/14/2009 |
Q: My dog is howling after mating and I know it's normal but r there any tricks to calm him? It's at ...
A: Actually, he should pass out after mating. His penis should knot when he's inside the female, and ...
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| low libido in male bullterrier | 5/14/2009 |
Q: My 4 and a half year old male bullterrier has had a successful mating before, about two years ago ...
A: Our males learn their "manners" early and will not mate a female without permission from my husband ...
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| How long should I allow my dogs to continue to mate? | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I own 2 chihuahuas and have waited for all their testing and my girls 4 heat cycle to breed them. I ...
A: She seems to have hit her stride. You can continue to let them breed until she won't stand, but ...
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| pregnant beagle | 5/13/2009 |
Q: our feamale beagle is due within a month. we have always brought out a kids pool and let the birth ...
A: I understand the use of the kiddie pool, the ease of cleaning and such, I just don't care for them ...
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| breeding | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have a lbs Chihuahua and I am breeding him with a 5 lb Pomeranian and it is both their first time. ...
A: Some males just aren't cut out to be natural breeders. If he doesn't like your female, not amount ...
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| food-intake to make milk go down | 5/13/2009 |
Q: after i sell my dogs pups do i need to cut back on her food to make her milk dry up
A: You should start weaning the pups at about 6 weeks. Only feeding then twice a day (on the dam) they ...
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| breeding | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have a lbs Chihuahua and I am breeding him with a 5 lb Pomeranian and it is both their first time. ...
A: You can try holding the female across your lap and guiding the male in. However, if he won't let ...
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| breeding | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have a lbs Chihuahua and I am breeding him with a 5 lb Pomeranian and it is both their first time. ...
A: A tie is Mother Nature's way of cementing the deal. Dogs differ from humans in that they do not ...
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| dog fifth paw | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Was there ever a function for a dogs fifth paw?
A: Unless your dog has five legs I think you are referring to the dew claw. In some breeds, the ...
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| Jack Russell won't eat | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Friday my Jack Russell had a miscarriage and took her to Vet on Sat. They gave her ...
A: The hormonal changes in her body can make her "depressed" and lethargic. And are very common. Try ...
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| Scabs | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Our Newfoundlander recently had 8 pups, four of which have died. We arn't sure whats happening with ...
A: Each female has to be taken on a individual basis when it comes to breeding. Size of previous ...
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| Scabs | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Our Newfoundlander recently had 8 pups, four of which have died. We arn't sure whats happening with ...
A: Okay a few things jump out at me. One is that she's 5 and had 4 litters and the second is she eats ...
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| Fear that my Shih Tzu will reject her pup | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have a Shih Tzu who had one pup 6 days ago. We keep both in a whelping box. Lately, we've had to ...
A: If she hasn't formed a bond after a week, she may not ever form one. You will have to continue ...
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| Dog breeding HELP!!... | 5/11/2009 |
Q: My 5 year old chocolate lab is on her 15 day of heat. I want to breed her this time cause she's ...
A: It's okay if he's a little taller, it can work to his advantage. If she's moving around, have ...
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| Breeding two blue poms | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I was told by another breeder that you can not breed two blue poms. My question is why?
A: Blue is a recessive gene. Chances are slim you will actually get any blues out of the pairing. You ...
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| multiple sires | 5/10/2009 |
Q: if two males mate with one female within days of each other will she have puppies from both males? ...
A: If the female is ready and ovulating when the two males have been bred her, then yes, she can carry ...
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| breeding | 5/10/2009 |
Q: i have a pitbull,and i'm trying to mate her, we are having difficulties getting the penis in... what ...
A: How old is the male? And how far along is the female in her season? Both can contribute to ...
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| Dog heat cycle | 5/7/2009 |
Q: My "pit bull" is 9 months and is in her first heat. She is very clingy and rubbing herself on the ...
A: Typically bleeding last 7 to 10 days. BUT the following 2 weeks after is when she's prime for ...
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| female just had pups | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My female had pups a week ago and bleeding heavy and has given the pups fleas ANSWER: Hi Julia Is ...
A: A product like Advantage given to the female and flea baths for everyone. You have to clean and ...
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| female just had pups | 5/3/2009 |
Q: My female had pups a week ago and bleeding heavy and has given the pups fleas
A: Is this her first, second or ?? litter? How many was in the litter, how old is she? A female ...
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| husky pregnant | 5/3/2009 |
Q: is this normal she doesnt seem to stressed
A: Have you confirmed she's expecting and is she showing any other signs like discharge of her mucus ...
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| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel- not going into heat | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 and 1/2 year old Cavalier from my own breeding. She had her first heat at 18 months of ...
A: When a female has a sporadic heat, I would have her tested. It could be her thyroid, not enough ...
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| What breed is my dog? | 4/30/2009 |
Q: A few months ago we bought a dog and were told that it's breed was Maltese, however, she doesn't ...
A: There is a slim chance it could have Maltese mixed in it, but if I had to guess I would say American ...
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| day 65 from 1st tie and still no signs | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Today is day 65 from my golden retriever's first tie. We bred three consecutive days. This is her ...
A: Day 65 from first breeding but not from when her eggs were ready I'm betting. Keep in mind that ...
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| breeding toy poodles | 4/29/2009 |
Q: i currently have a male toy poodle and i am getting another one ( female )who is two years old. She ...
A: No reason to think they won't get a long. The male may try and mount her immediately, which is a ...
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| my bostons heat | 4/27/2009 |
Q: my boston recently had a litter that will be 6 weeks on saturday may the 2nd and im curious to know ...
A: Once a female has been bred, chances are very, very good that she will roam looking for a mate. If ...
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| Breeding Chi | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 Lyra old female getting ready to go into to heat. I have been very careful in the past ...
A: Any time you make the choice to breed there is risk to the female. But with most breeds the male is ...
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| loss of all 11 puppies | 4/26/2009 |
Q: all puppies were fine and feding well but on the day after she lost 3 then on the next day she lost ...
A: To lose an entire litter within that short time frame suggests to me an infection, either bacterial ...
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| 3 week old puppy | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 week old bichon frise female puppy, she was the last puppy born in a litter of 7. At ...
A: I'm not familiar with Espliac. Peterna is a product I know and personally use. It needs to be ...
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| 3 week old puppy | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 week old bichon frise female puppy, she was the last puppy born in a litter of 7. At ...
A: Her fontanel may close and usually does by 8 weeks. The only remedy for it is time. Make sure you ...
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| Newborn pug puppy with deformity | 4/23/2009 |
Q: My pug just had puppies and had a litter of four. They were born a couple of days ago on April 20th. ...
A: Unfortunately the pup in the picture has a cleft palette. A deformity that will adversely effect ...
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| bitch drying up too soon | 4/23/2009 |
Q: My bitch had 2 pups, one did not make it. The remaining pup has been feeding very well but it seems ...
A: It's typical when there is only a singleton that the dam starts to drying up as the milk isn't used. ...
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| 62 days pregnant | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My boxer is 62 days pregnant , at 8 am this morning her temp was 98.5 then at 1:30 pm her temp. was ...
A: The "slimy stuff" is her mucus plug. Again no need for panic. You want her to sleep and get all ...
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| Bitch Receptive | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have a breed quality Australian Bulldog. She has been mated to another Australian BUlldog. If she ...
A: A season for a female can last 21 days. She becomes pregnant when her eggs are fertilized. For that ...
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| 62 days pregnant | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My boxer is 62 days pregnant , at 8 am this morning her temp was 98.5 then at 1:30 pm her temp. was ...
A: All normal. All good. Her temp can change from something as simple as sleeping in the sunshine. ...
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| lab possible false pregnancy | 4/21/2009 |
Q: This is a 2 year lab.This is her first breeding.She could be due any time from the 20 of April ...
A: With a pseudo pregnancy, milk can still come in. However if it's her first pregnancy and you didn't ...
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| pregant dogs | 4/21/2009 |
Q: i have an american bulldog she is having her 4 litter of pups she is due anyday now and there is no ...
A: So she's been bred every heat her last three seasons. That would explain why her body hasn't had a ...
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| pregant dogs | 4/21/2009 |
Q: i have an american bulldog she is having her 4 litter of pups she is due anyday now and there is no ...
A: How old is the female? Did she get bred, back to back to back to back? What kind of food is she on? ...
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| My 3 year old pomeranian foxy | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I am a very concerned mother. I took foxy to the vet numerous times and her vet states shes fine, ...
A: You have a female that has seizures, and enlarged heart and issues with her vulva and you want to ...
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| size of average yorkie pup at birth | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I used to have a toy Poodle who had puppies a couple of times. Is the average Yorkie puppy about the ...
A: The best and most accurate way to determine litter and pup size is to do x-rays. When you're ...
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| My adopted APBT Sabre | 4/14/2009 |
Q: ..I recently adopted Sabre my new APBT who is 4yrs old, the breeder I got her from took her back ...
A: I love the APBT! And good for you for taking this one into your home and heart. But honest to God, ...
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| Mother is digging after giving birth 4 days ago | 4/13/2009 |
Q: We have a pekignese who just gave birth to 3 babies. She is doing great them however, when we let ...
A: Taking her and her pups in would not encourage or cause her to kill any off-spring. There are two ...
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| Mother is digging after giving birth 4 days ago | 4/13/2009 |
Q: We have a pekignese who just gave birth to 3 babies. She is doing great them however, when we let ...
A: Did you do x-rays prior to whelp to determine how many pups to expect? Where all placenta's and ...
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| my piybull | 4/12/2009 |
Q: My female went into heat, my male caught her and he had gotten stuck until he calmed down. He ...
A: I sincerely hope that your females are old enough and mature enough to produce pups. Because ...
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| breeding/whelping of 10lb. mini schnauzer | 4/11/2009 |
Q: My mini schnauzer was 10 lbs when we breed her. She was breed twice approximately the 12th and 14th ...
A: I always recommend puppy food AFTER the pups are whelped. The "problem" with the higher protein and ...
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| Bitch in heat but wants to mount the male! | 4/9/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old yorkie bitch is in heat and presenting herself to my yorkie male. He is desperate to ...
A: That happens with dominant females. What you need to do is sit yourself on the floor (place your ...
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| dog pregnancie | 4/8/2009 |
Q: They mated on jan 31st waited 2 days and then they mated 9 more times and each time they tied if she ...
A: If she bled 19 days BEFORE mating, I would have to say you missed ovulation. I would suspect that ...
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| my goldens mated | 4/8/2009 |
Q: my two goldens finally on her 14th day mated but only connected the one time and my male is showing ...
A: Like my Momma always says... "it only takes one time". Here's the scoop on what you heard and ...
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| Fertility in weimaraners | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 11yr old weimaraner that may have been breed. What is the fertility expectance for that ...
A: It really depends on your female. At 11 her eggs are going to be pretty worn out. She may still be ...
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| breeding | 4/7/2009 |
Q: lab!there both 6 and she's deffinetly at least a week on heat but when he trys to mount her she is ...
A: When your breeding it's a good idea to know for certain days. It makes it easier. It's best to ...
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| pugs | 4/7/2009 |
Q: i have a male and a female and they are in heat,and they are trying to mate but he can't,he try's ...
A: How old are they? Is this there first go round? How far in her season is she? How much larger is ...
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| Lab having puppies | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My lab 5year old had full term pups, 6 where deleiverd and droped every where, the last one i was ...
A: A responsible breeder would have a whelping box or enclosed area for a female to safely deliver her ...
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| no milk! | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me! My Maltese poolde had puppies on the 23rd of March 2009, but it seems she ...
A: Are your female's teats impacted? Do they feel hot and look sore? If she has a fever and the ...
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| dog breeding | 4/6/2009 |
Q: So my female went into heat and I was going to send the male away before they had a chance to mate ...
A: With interbreeding you narrow in on a gene or trait. So if there is anything hereditary, and there ...
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| pomeranian how long after giving birth til next heat | 4/6/2009 |
Q: my pomeranian,Chewy, had her last litter the week of October 15th-20th closer to the 20th, how long ...
A: A break is always recommended. She should be coming into heat soon. Your female could be getting ...
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| mastitis | 4/6/2009 |
Q: HAVE TAKEN MY BOXER DOG THE VET TO DAY HER BACK TEAT WAS VERY LARGE AND WARM I THOUGHT SHE HAD ...
A: The easiest way to drain the fluid is to stand her in a bath of warm water. The water has to be ...
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| Heat cycle in my chuhuahua | 4/5/2009 |
Q: i have a female chihuahua. she is 9 months old and just had her first heat cycle. it was not a ...
A: No it was a long day for me yesterday. Let me try again. It sounds like the beginning of a ...
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| sign my dog is in labor | 4/5/2009 |
Q: has had some whitish clear discharge she is due around now... she has been doing this since around 9 ...
A: Panting, nesting and loss of appetite are signs of labor. Clear discharge is the mucus plug and is a ...
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| dogs mating | 4/5/2009 |
Q: my female is now on day 13 of her heat her velva is geting soft and last night still had some ...
A: If he's an inexperienced male that would explain why he can't get the job done and he may need some ...
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| Heat cycle in my chuhuahua | 4/5/2009 |
Q: i have a female chihuahua. she is 9 months old and just had her first heat cycle. it was not a ...
A: As a breeder of the Chi's you know your lines and what is "normal" in them. If a vulva "pops ...
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| Female in heat, male driving us crazy | 4/4/2009 |
Q: We have a female chihuahua and a male rottweiler both of whom are not fixed. I wanted to breed my ...
A: Actually, you would WANT to get your male fixed because of his age. There are health complications ...
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| feedding lactating mom | 4/4/2009 |
Q: my dog two days ago had 7 puppies which two of them have die what kind of food should i give the mom ...
A: How old is your female? What is her breed? What was her whelp like? Were the pups born dead or did ...
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| Bad odor after delivery | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua that gave birth on Monday to 3 puppies and I am noticing a bad odor from her. I ...
A: Were all the placenta's and afterbirth accounted for? A strong, foul odor could indicate that all ...
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| Is my female yorkie in labor? | 4/1/2009 |
Q: The lowest I seen it drop was 99.2.Today she's 60 days pregnant,I checked her temperature this ...
A: The hardest part is the waiting. Her temp can go down then spike, then level off. Honestly you ...
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| Is my female yorkie in labor? | 4/1/2009 |
Q: The lowest I seen it drop was 99.2.Today she's 60 days pregnant,I checked her temperature this ...
A: I'd hide in the closet too if you were after me every couple of hours to get my temperature! The ...
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| stud dog seems too little | 3/30/2009 |
Q: i have just taken my yorkie bitch to her stud, but unfortunatly he cant seem to penetrate her, my ...
A: You need to raise the male up because he is NEVER going to get there on his own. You can do the ...
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| signs in labor? | 3/30/2009 |
Q: and has been following me around well more then usual, and when i went to pick her up she had a ...
A: I NEVER recommend puppy food prior to whelping, the pups grow to big and that can cause problems in ...
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| first season or rather lack of it ! | 3/29/2009 |
Q: we have been given quite a lot of conflicting advice so now our head is spinning. We breed pointers ...
A: I didn't mean to imply you would Di. Just as a FYI in the German Shepherd, one of my favorite ...
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| first season or rather lack of it ! | 3/29/2009 |
Q: we have been given quite a lot of conflicting advice so now our head is spinning. We breed pointers ...
A: At 22 months and no heat, the fact that the male is consistently throwing females that don't cycle ...
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| yorkie due date | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old yorkie who mated with my 21/2 male March 19, 21, 24, & 27th. I am worried sick ...
A: If I understand she was mated on "purpose" on the 19 - 24th and on the 27th it was an accident. If ...
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| long heat cycle | 3/28/2009 |
Q: my pointer came in heat on feb. 22nd. first day of blood. she had a litter of pups fine 5 months ago ...
A: If your breeding her back to back make sure she is perfect health. A pregnancy and whelp can knock ...
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| breeding my yorkies | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 lb female yorkie who is 1/1/2 yrs old. I also have a 9 month old male who is about 10 ...
A: Try separating them for a few days. Complete separation. Zero contact. 9 months old can still be ...
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| guts on outside | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My boston had her pups at about noon. She delieved the first 5 fine.... All were born without ...
A: It could happen, but typically that happens because the cord ruptured from chewing or biting on the ...
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| guts on outside | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My boston had her pups at about noon. She delieved the first 5 fine.... All were born without ...
A: The concern is that retained placenta's can cause infection and become toxic. So you want to either ...
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| pom whelping | 3/26/2009 |
Q: our pom is getting ready to deliver her first litter. She is not a toy but she is in fact very ...
A: You want to ensure she has a safe, quiet place to whelp her litter, a box is best lined with old ...
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| Type of bulldog | 3/26/2009 |
Q: My 1-yr-old dog is supposed to be an English Bulldog but he looks nothing like a standard English ...
A: There were no other pictures attached but depending on your area, you may have recourse, especially ...
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| worried owner here | 3/26/2009 |
Q: My Lab is on her 64th day and started panting heavily and nesting yesterday afternoon. I took her to ...
A: How long was it from her last section? Typically when a dam has a section she has to have another. ...
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| Boston 60 days pregnant | 3/26/2009 |
Q: You have helped so much... My mentor thought she would have them last night. But no. Her temp droped ...
A: If you have her under a microscope, you may notice her new freckles to! Just kidding. The most ...
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| Breeding my mini schnauzer | 3/25/2009 |
Q: My Mini Schnauzer is bleeding (about the 4th day today), and we are breeding her this cycle (her one ...
A: Is the male coming to your place or are you sending the female there? Either way the two should ...
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| my dog after having puppies | 3/25/2009 |
Q: my dog, a Chihuahua had her litter 3 days ago, her and the pups seem to be doing well, they are all ...
A: You want to ensure that they don't become hot and hard. This is a sign of mastitis. Try gently ...
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| 2 year old stud | 3/25/2009 |
Q: he is a reg golden retriever and this will be his first mating she humps him but the does not try ...
A: Your female is telling your male, that she is getting ready. She will may mount him to try and ...
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| my dogs heat | 3/25/2009 |
Q: my girl had her last heat 9 months ago and had a litter well over a year ago and did amazing.she ...
A: If you are not doing progesterone testing, you can assume that her first day of bleeding is day 1. ...
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| breading a Blue Merle Rough Collie | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old Female Rough Tri Collie (Caylor). I also have a one year old male Rough Sable ...
A: Not ignorance, coat color and genetics is complicated and can be mind numbing. Just to explain, ...
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| dog breeding | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Trying to breed two Boston Terriers. This is the third attempt. The female is receptive and the ...
A: You can hold him in place until the lock occurs. Sitting on the ground (it's easier with your back ...
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| goldens mating? | 3/24/2009 |
Q: i have my stud he is a first time stud ,i have a golden bitch who game to me for stud services , ...
A: If they want her back, let her go, you don't want to be accused of stealing her. But make very sure ...
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| Boston Terrier Breeding | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My Boston terrier went into heat and unfortunately bred with a dog that was not of the same breed. ...
A: Why would you think her pups wouldn't be pure Boston's if she was bred with a Boston. You're ...
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| My akita | 3/23/2009 |
Q: i have an 8 year old male akita and i would really like for him to have puppies because i love akits ...
A: He's not to old, just remember Akita's can have large litters are aren't for everyone. Make sure ...
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| yorkie | 3/22/2009 |
Q: how much should i charge to mate my male purebred yorkie and how much of age should he be atleast ...
A: Your male should be at least a year if not older. Anything younger and the sperm count lowers. If ...
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| Mother not cleaning | 3/22/2009 |
Q: We had a difficult c-section and spay on the table. 4 days later the pups are doing well, moms milk ...
A: Start with giving her some Arnica or Bach's Rescue Remedy. Both are readily available at any health ...
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| momma dog help | 3/22/2009 |
Q: she had 9 pups. all are well fat and healthy. Momma got preg on accident, she was really not healthy ...
A: Were all the placenta's account for and did your vet check or do x-rays to see if she had any pups ...
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| labor | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Hey Joyce, Sorry to bother you again but my dog is in labor now. She is shivering some and is ...
A: Two things will help with the process (and yes it can be normal). Vanilla ice cream will help with ...
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| Bringing a dog into heat? | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a patterdale for 7 months now, she is 2 1/2 years old. A friend of mine owned her before me ...
A: I would encourage you to have her tested. If she came into heat and didn't take, and now doesn't ...
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| my beagle | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have a beagle that is roughly 20 months old. She got loose the other day and I am pretty sure she ...
A: The female produces all the eggs she's ever going to produce, so she will determine the size of the ...
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| Dog/labor/whelping | 3/19/2009 |
Q: My dog is between 67-70 days pregnant..confirmed by vet. She was due last week but I know she can go ...
A: The thing is because it take the eggs 7 days to mature, she may be right on track and not overdue. ...
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| Cross breeding for health | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have had rescued dogs and pure bred dogs that were from responsible registered breeders who aimed ...
A: At the end of the day, you have to deal with people you trust and breeders who have been breeding ...
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| dog breeding | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a six month old shih tzu pup that just went into heat. I left her with a friend who i thought ...
A: Ah that bites, only because if she does take she won't mature to her full potential. Did she mate ...
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| mini dachshund | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I just got a 6 mo. old mini dachshund and shes a purebred and I was wondering how old should she be ...
A: The best advice I can give is go out and meet other breeders and fancy of this breed. Learn all you ...
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| breeding | 3/17/2009 |
Q: The sublaxation of the patella, hypoglycemia, collapsing trachea, heart murmur, etc... does that ...
A: Those traits are frighteningly common in the Chi breed. In-breeding is used by experienced ...
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| After whelping | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a pit bull off the streets. The vet says she looks like she has had several ...
A: Like with most of us, nothing like good old fashion exercise and lots of it! To bring her pre-puppy ...
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| The wolf hybrid question from '08 | 3/17/2009 |
Q: just stumbled upon your reply to someone asking about the length of heat etc for a high content wolf ...
A: My information is based on the works of wolf biologist Erik Zimen, professor of biology at Hampshire ...
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| Chihuahua in Heat | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old long hair chihuahua who is in heat. We have been waiting for this heat before we ...
A: Kudos to you for allowing a retired female to be just that, retired! Because each female is ...
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| Age of breeding | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My Lhasa is eight years old and my toy poodle has been caught mating with her. Because of her age I ...
A: 8 is a little old for breeding a female. Is this her first litter? Whenever you consider ...
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| breeding | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 11 months old brother and sister chihuahas. Both less than weight less than 3lbs. What are ...
A: There are pro's and con's to doing an interbreeding. But it is important to start with the very ...
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| pregnancy in yorkies | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 month old yorkie and she had a heat cycle (I think)about 2 months ago. I thought she ...
A: First, black discharge is never a good sign. Are you sure it wasn't dark red? If you have a ...
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| Low body temperature | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My Pomeranian is 1 year 8 months old, and 61 days pregnant on her third heat. I've been taking her ...
A: The thing with taking the temperature is this, are you taking it at the same time? Has she been ...
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| poodles | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions. If you breed a female miniature poodle to a toy male poodle what size will ...
A: It's all about genetics. You have to take in consideration the following: a) the size and color of ...
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| My female black lab is going into heat for the first time... | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Today I found blood on my sheets where my lab sleeps and i checked her and she is bleeding. She is ...
A: She's not ABOUT to go into heat, she IS in heat. If you don't want any pups (and at 8 months, she's ...
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| Golden Retriever Heat | 3/13/2009 |
Q: How often will our 5 yr. old Golden Retreiver come into heat? We weren't interested in breeding her ...
A: Well in five years if you didn't pay attention, I can't tell you. With an intact female it's ...
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| german shepherd | 3/13/2009 |
Q: hay im really worried about my dog she is a year old and she fell pregent on her second heat she ...
A: Could be that she either has a placenta or pup retained. If she rejecting the other pup, could be ...
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| colors when breeding? | 3/13/2009 |
Q: If a boston Black and white was bred with a boston red aka seal what color would the pups most ...
A: So they are out-crossed for generations then. Do you know the colors of generations? All that ...
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| rejection | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Our Norwegian Elkhound whelped seven days ago, she had a litter of six. However, she wouldn't have ...
A: Only you can decide what the pups are worth. You have to take into consideration the following: a) ...
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| rejection | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Our Norwegian Elkhound whelped seven days ago, she had a litter of six. However, she wouldn't have ...
A: How old is your female and is this her first litter? Some first time and or young mothers can ...
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| Pregnant Husky | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My Husky is 2 years old and she is on her 54th day of gestation and her mucus plug has been leeking ...
A: The discharge can take place up to 10 days prior to whelping, so no need to panic just yet. It ...
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| my boxers mated | 3/11/2009 |
Q: She hadnt had a seaon while bein with us so didnt know she was in heat!! I foundthem stuck together ...
A: Gestation is 62 days. So if she came into heat the week of the 29th she would be due the end of ...
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| Dog Breed | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I realise this is a puppy but what breed is it and how big will it grow to be (please follow the ...
A: The picture is of a Dachshund, there are mini and regular size and would be considered a toy breed ...
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| artificially inseminating my toy poodle | 3/9/2009 |
Q: my poodle does not do well away from home. for the purpose of breeding her it was recommended to me ...
A: My first question would be, and please don't take this personal or an attack on your female, is does ...
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| breeding | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have a problem with my two pitbull's (17 month male,and 14 month female)and the problem is that ...
A: Looks like some assistance is required. You can place them on a slope, (stairway) where she is ...
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| breeding | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have a problem with my two pitbull's (17 month male,and 14 month female)and the problem is that ...
A: How far in her season is she? If it's too early a female won't let a male mount. If they spend ...
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| breeding agreement | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Unfortunatly I don't have a written contract. Big mistake on my part. The owner of the stud wanted ...
A: The biggest problem with using and outside stud is the conflict that can arise and the number one ...
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| My boston is pregnant! | 3/8/2009 |
Q: She is now 7 weeks due on the 28th and I am wondering why I cant feel any pups? Sometimes I feel a ...
A: You may not feel anything until a week or so prior to whelp, that's when they gain the most weight. ...
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| Our neighborhood Dog | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I need your help ASAP. You see, we've a neighborhood dog who is SO SWEET. I've missed her for ...
A: The female could be on her way to mastitis. An extremely painful and dangerous infection of the ...
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| Seasons | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I've got a 1 year old jack Russell bitch, who had her first season last year, i cant remember ...
A: Heat cycles typically rotate on cycle (6, 9, 12) month cycle. So if she came in at 6 months, she ...
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| Nervous bitch | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have a brother & sister Springer Spaniel cross Labrador 5year olds. The bitch is SOMETIMES VERY ...
A: I've heard good things and results with the cd's and there are other great calming tools available, ...
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| diarrhea after consumming the afterbirth, 10 days later | 3/5/2009 |
Q: me again:)! All the puppies are great and doing well! Just another small concern. Biscuit had ...
A: The placenta's have lots of protein so it's a good thing. But it can cause the runs, not so good. ...
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| Yorkshire 60 days pregnant | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My cousins 6lb. yorkie is about 60 days pregnant.They locked up on Jan.1st.My question is, this is ...
A: It's take 63 days for gestation, that's once the eggs are fertilized. It doesn't matter which day ...
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| whelping | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have a border collie bitch ready to whelp in about two weeks. My question is i would like to ...
A: As a fellow Canadian I can sympathize about the winters. However, as a breeder, I am not confident ...
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| please help me with my lil runt | 3/1/2009 |
Q: my female just had her puppies lastnight around11pm, almost 24 hrs later the runt of the litter ...
A: The reason there is a runt of a litter is because the placement in the horn. It doesn't get the same ...
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| Shih tzu welping | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My pregant Shih Tzu is having some clear discharge, is very lethargic and seems very uncomfortable. ...
A: She should be whelping on the weekend of the 20th if you count from the 19th. You count from the ...
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| cedar chips toxic? | 3/1/2009 |
Q: whelping puppies, are cedar chips toxic to puppies and dogs?
A: They can choke on the chips. Shavings and chips have dust and other pollutants that can seriously ...
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| bleeding after puppies are gone | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I resently adopted a 2 year old Chihuahua Daucsaund mix. she had puppies about 8 weeks ago. she has ...
A: Depending on the size of her litter and the severity of her whelp, so females can spot as their ...
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| Dog Breed | 2/28/2009 |
Q: How many week I need to wait to remove the Beagles puppy from his mother?
A: At three weeks you can start introducing them to solids (quality canned or raw). But it's important ...
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| breeding my beagles | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to breed my female beagle to my male beagle she is now in heat and he doesnt seem ...
A: What day is she at? If you start trying to early they will both get frustrated. Best to leave them ...
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| questions about after she gave birth | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I've gone to you guys twice with my questions about my Siberian husky and her pregnancy, I hope you ...
A: Did you check number 3 out? Make sure he doesn't have an injury, pups at a birth, can get ...
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| questions about after she gave birth | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I've gone to you guys twice with my questions about my Siberian husky and her pregnancy, I hope you ...
A: Of course I remember. You didn't take my advise on the husband did you? The reason your female is ...
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| ai | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I am about to do a vet assisted AI with my 1st time pregnant bitch.She is healthy and 3 years old. ...
A: A.I. is very effective. Personally, we have a 100% success rate. It is simple and easy to do and ...
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| Pomeranian Breeding | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I need to know if I can breed fathers to daughters and mothers to sons? What is best and why.
A: Whenever you are considering in-breeding you have got to ensure that the dogs you are using are the ...
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| dog in labor | 2/25/2009 |
Q: i have a 2 year old pitbull in labor,she has had one puppy in 2 hours, is it possible for her to ...
A: Singleton's can happen however, 2 hours isn't that long. I would recommend getting her up and ...
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| Again about my boston. | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Sorry but it me again. So the last time yesterday I asked you about her not showing at 4 weeks. You ...
A: You are going to make yourself crazy and your female picks up on that which in turn will make her ...
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| whelping papillion pups | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My female Pap has had 2 successful litters and is now in the stage where she has begun panting and ...
A: 2 successful litters how long apart? Panting and nesting can begin 2 or 3 days prior to whelp. ...
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| My boston's pregnancy? | 2/24/2009 |
Q: When she wouldnt tie. Now she has tied with a different stud 7 times in 7 days and She would now be ...
A: The best thing to do is measure her chest and her waist prior to breeding and then every 2 weeks ...
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| dogs | 2/24/2009 |
Q: i don't believe my dog is producing milk her puppies are 2 weeks old and act like they are ...
A: All food that I wouldn't expect a lactating female to do well on. You need to separate the pups so ...
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| welping english mastiffs | 2/23/2009 |
Q: my females first litter ,she is three yrs old. has already mothered a 11 week old male mastiff, and ...
A: Can I ask why you think she needs a section? There is no reason to believe she should have a ...
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| labor | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My Yorkie is having her first liter. Her temp has been between 98.5 to 98.8 for a full week. At one ...
A: What day is she at? The hardest part of whelping, is the waiting. The clear liquid could be her ...
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| Worms | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I recently had an issue with worms. To compensate I have decided to worm my females again when they ...
A: It okay to worm prior to breeding and then again after they've whelped. Some worms lay dormant in ...
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| about c section in great dane | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My dane had a c section on her first litter, she was 62 days but was straining and the vet thought ...
A: Personally, I prefer x-ray's because you can actually count each spine and head. This is done ...
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| about c section in great dane | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My dane had a c section on her first litter, she was 62 days but was straining and the vet thought ...
A: In my experience large breeds last longer in gestation. My Neo went 75 days and her litter was fine. ...
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| breeding my yorkie | 2/20/2009 |
Q: my yorkie is 10 months old and hasnt come into her first heat yet, can i breed her when she does get ...
A: If you only had the female for 2 weeks then I would most definitely wait before breeding her. You ...
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| breeding my yorkie | 2/20/2009 |
Q: my yorkie is 10 months old and hasnt come into her first heat yet, can i breed her when she does get ...
A: What kind of food is your female on? You should wait until at least the second or third heat. ...
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| how can i tell if my dog is pregnant | 2/19/2009 |
Q: i noticed my german shepherd females teats have got very big. i have a male toy poodle and when she ...
A: I have my doubts that a toy poodle and a GSD could mate without assistance. When did your female ...
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| Weimaraner; excessive drool, lethargic | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have a Weimaraner who all of a sudden has started drooling excessivly this morning, he has been ...
A: My first suggestion is to get him to a vet immediately. His symptoms could be fatal and may require ...
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| Breeding Schnauzers | 2/19/2009 |
Q: What age is too old to breed my mini schnauzer. she has been kept in wonderful health and she ...
A: It depends on a number of factors. How old IS she? If she is in top physical and mental health, ...
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| Delivery of 2 puppies | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My siberian husky delivered two puppies yesterday. I thought this was a very small litter, and am ...
A: The number of pups is in direct relation to how many eggs your female released. She is born with all ...
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| breeding | 2/18/2009 |
Q: and i have two pomarians, a teddy bear(male), and a long hair(female). the female seems to just be a ...
A: You can do the breeding on an incline or slope (stairs, pillows, the driveway). You can also try ...
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| female pregnant pug | 2/17/2009 |
Q: i have a female pug who we thought was pregnant and for conformation we got an ultrasound done in ...
A: All breeds can abort or absorb their pups. The cause is usually bacterial. It makes sense if your ...
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| absorbtion of puppies | 2/16/2009 |
Q: 4yr english bulldog who absorbed litter of pups, what are causes of absorbtion other than thyroid?
A: Mycoplasma and bacterial, brucellos infection can all cause pups to be absorbed back. We recommend ...
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| pekingese | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I am looking for advice concerning a Pekingese. He is an 8 month old puppy and been given a clean ...
A: You definitely don't want to breed him. And I would contact the breeder you purchased from and let ...
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| pekingese | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I am looking for advice concerning a Pekingese. He is an 8 month old puppy and been given a clean ...
A: Did the vets do x-rays or blood work? It's not common for a pup or dog to lose control of his back ...
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| Bleeding after breeding | 2/13/2009 |
Q: My jack russell pip is bleeding bright red drips. Between 19th and 23rd jan we tried breeding her ...
A: The thing with breeding is, you should be in the room or be able to view the mating in case ...
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| pregant/over due bitch | 2/13/2009 |
Q: i have a 3 yr old cross bitch, staff & english in her. on the 04/12/08 she mated with our 7 month ...
A: Just a couple of things: Eggs take 5 days to mature, semen lives 72 hours max. So technically you ...
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| pregnancy | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I think my dog is now on her 3rd day of pregnancy, last tuesday, sunday and friday, we had her ...
A: Which days of her heat cycle did you breed her? What you want to do is measure her chest and ...
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| Teaching a male dog how to mount a female. | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I know this is probably a silly or stupid question, but a real one. We have a 2 year old black lab ...
A: Have you had the female tested? At 7 she may not be ovulating regularly or enough to get the male ...
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| welping and panting | 2/10/2009 |
Q: My pug Penelope had a litter of 5 a week ago 2day we lost 1 @ birth. All the other pugs are healthy ...
A: Do you have her in a heated room, or have a heating lamp turned on her? Sometimes it can be just ...
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| Great dane | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old great dane, she wasn't due to go into heat until January, but had puppies in ...
A: So your female went into heat in November, had pups in January and you're wondering when she'll go ...
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| whelping | 2/7/2009 |
Q: my staffordshire bullterrier has given birth 2 days ago, it is her first litter and she had 9 pups, ...
A: Where all the placenta's and afterbirth account for? Also, did you do x-rays prior to confirm how ...
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| Breeding age | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have a Newfoundland bitch. If she passes all the relevant checks we would like to breed from her. ...
A: It really comes down to maturity. Both physical and mental. Large breeds take a little longer to ...
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| Chihuahua | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have a chihuahua who is currently in season, I have never mated her before but I would like her to ...
A: Ideally, the male would come to the female for a week or more. One breeding may not be enough. ...
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| Pregnant dog was fed salty broth | 2/6/2009 |
Q: my IDIOT husband fed our two dogs, one of which is the pregnant dam, and the other the sire, his ...
A: Other than some lose stool and maybe some gas, everything should be okay. Plenty of fresh water ...
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| stud dogs rights? | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My chocolate longhair chihuhua, who is registered, had a litter of pups 3 weeks ago. She had 4 ...
A: That's a ethical question, and one only you can answer as you have to live with the consequences. ...
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| stud dogs rights? | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My chocolate longhair chihuhua, who is registered, had a litter of pups 3 weeks ago. She had 4 ...
A: If she can't or won't produce the sire's paper find out who his parents are or ask just for his ...
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| Mating | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have two Bichon Frises. Both of them are a little over a year old. My female just turned a year ...
A: You are the best person to decide if she is mentally and physically fit to be bred. Small dogs ...
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| my female boxer | 1/31/2009 |
Q: i was told that after her second heat she would be good to start breeding just trying to clear some ...
A: Only you can tell for certain if she's in top physical and mental health now. Some females take ...
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| pregnant dog with collapsed babies | 1/30/2009 |
Q: My dog has 5 babies ans 4 are dead inside the the one that is alive 7.2 cms n is on the upperside n ...
A: Take that dog immediately to your vet!!! Did you do x-rays? How did you determine that the ...
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| St. Bernard whelping | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I bred my 2 1/2 year old St. Bernard and she is now in her fifth week. I wanted to know if there ...
A: There is no reason to expect complications from your female. Remember with all dogs, it's common ...
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| food and suplement | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I got dura life high proten dog food and brewers yeast with garlic natural daily supplement are ...
A: Well there is the old adage, you get what you pay for. You need to read the ingredients and decide ...
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| food and suplement | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I got dura life high proten dog food and brewers yeast with garlic natural daily supplement are ...
A: I don't know much about Dura Life other than the company that manufactures it in Texas did have a ...
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| Heat cycle pattern after whelping | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Hola, I have a very healthy cross bred bitch who had 7 very healthy pups on 4th October 2008 when ...
A: Neuticles are fake testicles for dogs that have been neutered. The main reason I disapprove is ...
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| Breeding my boston | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My boston and stud have been breeding since the 24th the first day we recieved the stud. She started ...
A: Sounds like she's done. Days 9 - 15 are peak times usually. Remember it all depends when your ...
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| VBAC | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Do you have personal experiences regarding VBAC's? I have a bitch that I am ready to breed for the ...
A: Absolutely schedule a section. The problems that can arise, among others, are that pups can adhere ...
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| Chihuahua dogs pregnancy | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 11 mo. Old chi and shes on her heat. Sunday i took her 2 da park well she managed to get ...
A: My first question would be what breed was the dog she tied with? The complications could be ...
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| problems after whelping | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My dog had puppies a week ago. I am really worried because around her nipples in the bottom ones are ...
A: What she is doing when she's digging is trying to make a safe den for her pups. For some reason ...
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| Boston terier in heat | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My boston started bleeding on sat the 17th but maybe friday night. Now its the 20th and she is ...
A: There is a very good chance that she took. It's important to remember that it takes a week for the ...
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| Tying | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My two year old shortie Jack Russell female is in heat and approximately between her 10th and 12th ...
A: Nobody (2 or 4 legged) like to be doing their business in the cold. It won't distract but it can be ...
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| discharge | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have boxers and i love them deepley. They mated the first time on Jan 8 2009 they locked one time ...
A: I like to recommend a good quality food. Solid Gold, Timberwolf, Taste of the Wild, just to name a ...
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| discharge | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have boxers and i love them deepley. They mated the first time on Jan 8 2009 they locked one time ...
A: Discharge can happen if dogs are mated too much. They can get an infection and then you have ...
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| welping hybrid wolf | 1/23/2009 |
Q: is this normal practice for hybrids?we have had her vet checked and the vet says she is not pregnant ...
A: Pseudo pregnancy can result in weight gain. However, the best way to determine if a female is ...
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| breeding | 1/22/2009 |
Q: is it possible for a dog with one testicle to get a bitch pregnant
A: It is possible but it's not very responsible. Monorchid is the term for one testicle. It is ...
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| puppies all born stillborn | 1/22/2009 |
Q: it was our bitches first litter . all 8 were born stillborn.is there a reason for this? was it ...
A: How old is your female? Were the pups a formed and of good size and did the dam freely whelp them? ...
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| Ancient breeds | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Joyce. Nice to meet you. I have some questions about ancient dog breeds: 1)I know many mastiff-like ...
A: I wasn't breeding or whelping back in Ancient times (although some days it feels like it), and I ...
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| How to about my poodles, timid male, elusive female? | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have two toy poodles, a femal just over 2yrs old, and a male that is four. They are both in gear ...
A: Day 11 is still early, so it makes sense that things aren't gelling yet. Is the male experienced? ...
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| How to about my poodles, timid male, elusive female? | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have two toy poodles, a femal just over 2yrs old, and a male that is four. They are both in gear ...
A: What day is she at in her heat? Too early and it makes the boys crazy and frustrated. Your best ...
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| Trouble breeding | 1/19/2009 |
Q: my 2yr old staffordshire terrier is proving hard work to breed when i take her to the stud dog she ...
A: Some dominant females will just not be mounted period. Sit on the floor and have her straddle ...
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| Doberman bitch won't tie | 1/19/2009 |
Q: i have been looking into breeding her for a while and recently found a good breeder with a fantastic ...
A: When doing a breeding, if you are not doing progesterone testing, you should keep accurate dates. ...
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| Breeding | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I believe my female is ready, my male has been successful one time and since then they have acted ...
A: What day is your female at? Are you breeding them constantly over the course of a day? Are you ...
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| Doberman bitch won't tie | 1/18/2009 |
Q: i have been looking into breeding her for a while and recently found a good breeder with a fantastic ...
A: Don't worry. It's AFTER the female starts bleeding that she typically ovulates. And it's ...
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| breeding my german shephard | 1/18/2009 |
Q: i have a German shepherd bitch 6 yrs. old i have never matted her but know i want to mate her she is ...
A: If she's never mated, I would have her progesterone levels tested (and have the sperm on the male ...
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| fulse pregancy | 1/18/2009 |
Q: my 9 mt puppy went into heat Nov 1st she is a jap chin and i have a male jap chin dog. well i don't ...
A: Some female vulva won't shrink after a heat. Gestation is 62 days, so did you leave the dogs over ...
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| help - my bitch that just whelped will not eat | 1/17/2009 |
Q: i have tried cooking different meats, raw meat, weetbix, milk, dryfood, anything but she turns her ...
A: Stop with the milk. That will cause diarrhea which will result in dehydration, which will cause a ...
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| Question about puppies | 1/17/2009 |
Q: You are going to need a coffee or tea for this e-mail. I have a few questions about German Shepherd ...
A: I love the German Shepherd and can recommend some outstanding breeders. The concern I have about ...
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| New puppies | 1/17/2009 |
Q: My Jack Russell had 3 puppies, not her first litter, and she is fine with the puppies I would like ...
A: Wormers should be given prior to breeding and again when the pups are 4 - 6 weeks old. It's a good ...
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| Itching/Scratching Pregnant Female | 1/16/2009 |
Q: my dog has had some very low scratching, but she is pregnant now and now in week four is scratching ...
A: What are you feeding your dog? Food (and treats) are on the top of the list for allergies and ...
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| first time stud breeding | 1/15/2009 |
Q: have found a bitch for him she is in heat now its her 1st day she is standing letting stud smell her ...
A: You said it's the female's first day of heat. There's your answer. A female won't ovulate and flag ...
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| mom of eight | 1/15/2009 |
Q: our husky had 8 puppies about 3 weeks ago. now she wont come inside to much to feed. she will come ...
A: That's typical for the breed. Three weeks is old enough to get the pups started on a good quality ...
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| is she pregnat | 1/13/2009 |
Q: i have two Siberian huskies the female will be nine months Jan 23 the male is will be 11 months i ...
A: It's harder to tell for hairy dogs. For females that have silent heats or don't necessarily show, ...
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| Mini Pin not tying up | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 14 month old Mini Pin she came into heat about 10 days I have read in other questions that ...
A: It's the blood that's getting the male all worked up. It's best to keep them separated until you ...
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| Breeding Shih Tzu's | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I asked a person named Labman from allexperts the same question and he was VERY rude and basically ...
A: Is this your females first breeding? Has she whelped a litter before? What is her age? Is the ...
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| inducing ovulation in a dog | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have a question that you might be able to help me with. I have a 7 year old GSD Bitch whom I ...
A: Start by putting her on a good quality dog food. Introduce fish oils (salmon, cod liver), vitamins ...
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| weaning pups | 1/10/2009 |
Q: My pups are 4 weeks old and I don't think mom is feeding them enough, they're 6 little gsds the ...
A: The pups are old enough to be on solids. You can give them dry kibble and add a little canned food ...
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| dogs in labor | 1/10/2009 |
Q: my dog is a mini dachshund and she is going to have puppies any day now. i need to know what to do ...
A: First thing to do is not panic. Mother Nature has a way of taking care of her own. You should ...
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| normal dog birth after c section | 1/9/2009 |
Q: My chihuahua had a c section to give birth to her puppies about a month and a half ago. She pushed ...
A: First off Yikes! After a section it's advisable to wait at least a year for the uterine wall and the ...
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| Information quest | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I don't actually know if my dog is pregnant, it's too soon to tell, she'll be going in next week to ...
A: You didn't mentioned what breed your dogs are, but regardless I am very familiar with Barking at the ...
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| dog welping | 1/7/2009 |
Q: my jack russell has given birth to 5 pups 7am she finished but she is still pushing could she still ...
A: As I mentioned, you can start by getting her up and walking. Put her on a leash and walk her around ...
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| dog welping | 1/7/2009 |
Q: my jack russell has given birth to 5 pups 7am she finished but she is still pushing could she still ...
A: It's possible that there is another pup, but you want to also watch for the after birth. It's a big ...
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| Weimaraner in heat | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My 2 yr old is in her 21st day of her 3rd heat. The bleeding has stopped. My breeder says that now ...
A: Improper timing is the leading cause of a unsuccessful mating. Ovulation can't be accurately ...
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| breeding Boston Terriers | 1/5/2009 |
Q: To start with I am 35 yrs old and have had bostons in my life since I was 12. I have 2 bostons, ...
A: If your pair coming from free whelping lines, chances are very, very good that the female will free ...
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| Chihuahua Puppy | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my most recent litter of chihuahuas. I will be taking this puppy into the ...
A: You must be aware that pups eyes don't open for 10 plus days. It's never a good idea to try and pry ...
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| C cection | 1/3/2009 |
Q: If a Dog has a C Cection First litter. [PUP Huge] Will the Female teacup dog be able to have ...
A: Chances are if she had a section she will need one every time. The wall/incision needs to be strong ...
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| Nursing mom with infection/ told to wean now WHY?? | 1/3/2009 |
Q: nursing mom doggie and abx. I saw your post re: safety of abx with nursing. You suggested covering ...
A: If humans and canine's were built the same, but alas it is not so. The milk becomes infected and ...
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| Boxer and "breeding" | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering, I have a female who had a litter 4 days ago and she had 4 beautiful pups:) I ...
A: How was her labor and delivery? Is her milk in strong? Other than puppy weight, has she lost any ...
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| Bleeding | 12/30/2008 |
Q: So our dog is giving birth but she bleeds between having the last two puppies. what are we supposed ...
A: I need a little more information. How long between births? Is she straining? Was she given ...
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| Dog Breeding | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have a female red nose Pitbull who has just started bleeding within the last couple of days and I ...
A: If you are doing the counting method it's important to be exact on your dates. Keep tract of the ...
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| My Extremely Small Yorkie is pregnant!! | 12/30/2008 |
Q: About 6 months ago I bought a yorkie from what sounded like a good breeder. She knew the answers to ...
A: Did the breeder provide you with a spay certificate from a vet? Females that have been spayed will ...
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| Pug Puppies | 12/29/2008 |
Q: My 3 year old female pug just had a litter of puppies...while she was about to or just going into ...
A: The only way to know for certain, is through DNA testing. That could give you the percentage of ...
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| whelping problem | 12/28/2008 |
Q: My Chihuahua has a small amount of a puppy's face showing. Her contractions aren't strong enough to ...
A: You can' wait when a pup is stuck in the birth canal. Because it has already detached from the ...
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| Problem with litter | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I just whelped a litter female has been bred prior with no problems. This time first puppy born ...
A: How long between breedings did you wait? Was it back to back or did you wait a year? Did you test ...
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| POODLE BIRTH... | 12/26/2008 |
Q: MY POODLE HAS GIVEN BIRTH TO 3 LOVELY PUPPIES. FIRST ARRIVED AT 728 PM...SECOND @ 838 PM AND LASTLY ...
A: Try walking her around. Get her up and moving, you may have to put her on a leash and/or carry her ...
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| my dog | 12/24/2008 |
Q: my dog is 64 day pregnant and has not started whelping should i start worrying she a rottweiler and ...
A: If you are using the "counting" method chances are you could be off by a few days. Especially if ...
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| labor | 12/22/2008 |
Q: My chihuahua is due to have pups within the next week or so. What are some signs that she is about ...
A: That much regurgitating is a bit excessive, but some vomiting is normal. I would ask what she is ...
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| whelping box | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Our 10# dachs, 2 y.o. will deliver end Jan. My husband made a whelping box using aeromatic cedar ...
A: Trust me, you will be thanking your husband when the pups are born. A whelping box is the BEST ...
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| new litter | 12/19/2008 |
Q: My Chihuahua just had puppies she had only two in which one survived, the one that survived she is ...
A: How old is the pup? If she's 4 - 8 weeks she is trying to assert herself and learning how to play. ...
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| stud will not mount | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 3yr old reg apbt he was used for a stud at around 17 months and produced 11 healthy pups. I ...
A: First, are you certain that the females are completely ready? Some males can sense when a female is ...
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| Bringing female dogs into heat | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I show and occasionally breed my dogs and while I dont plan to breed again for 2 years; I need to be ...
A: The problem with messing around with Mother Nature are the side effects. Hormone therapy should ...
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| food | 12/17/2008 |
Q: if she is i want to make sure she gets the right food to keep her fit and well
A: In my opinion the first heat is too young to breed. It stunts the growth and potential of a female. ...
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| dog training/pregnancy | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have 2 questions about both of my aussies. 1. My male Australian shepherd is about 9 months old ...
A: If the male is intact, it will only get worse. Tie tin cans using string and nails where he jumps. ...
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| get pregnant on day 21 st day | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I was wondering,my girl came into heat Canada's Thanks giving weekend,on day 8th of her start of ...
A: Depending on when your female ovulates, yes she could take. I personally have a two females that ...
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| We're getting a boxer puppy who is 7 1/2 weeks old. Is this too young ? | 12/15/2008 |
Q: we're getting a baby boxer and now I'm wondering if 7 1/2 weeks is too young? I'm sure she is going ...
A: 7 - 8 weeks is a good time. Any time you take a pup away from it's pack there is going to be minor ...
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| chiuaua | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Her second pregnancy in a year. she went into to labor last night and we saw the puppy last night ...
A: You need to take her to the vet immediately. If the pup is stuck and has been detached from the ...
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| sire selection | 12/14/2008 |
Q: would like to breed my miniature poodle bitch, she is 1year old,about 15" tall. What breed of stud ...
A: The choice is up to you. Do you want to keep the poodle lines alive a well, or do you want to breed ...
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| basset false pregnancy | 12/14/2008 |
Q: how long to false pregnancy's last?
A: Mild cases usually require no treatment, and a female will return to her normal self at about 12 ...
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| pregnant pug | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I have a pregnant pug and she is due around christmas, i must admit i am very nervous this is her ...
A: So the first thing I would recommend is to get her off the puppy food until AFTER she whelps. Puppy ...
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| mating | 12/10/2008 |
Q: my dog was mated but the stud accidently tied with her back passage, is this common & what are the ...
A: Although not common these things happen. You didn't mention the breed, in this case, size matters. ...
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| Whelping | 12/10/2008 |
Q: i have a pom that is due to whelp any time in the next week. I know that you can check her ...
A: Honestly, if you don't know her temperature when she's not pregnant, it's not going to help you much ...
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| biting | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My American Bulldog bites my teenagers hands when they fight. He will also bite their hands if I ...
A: Why are they fighting? Wrestling, tug-o-war, fighting and any kind of horseplay is a sign of ...
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| pregnant pug | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have a pregnant pug and she is due around christmas, i must admit i am very nervous this is her ...
A: It's not true that Pugs require sections more than any other bull breeds. The real issue is that ...
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| Chiuaua | 12/6/2008 |
Q: please help me we did all the precautions except fixing her we kept her in a seperate place but he ...
A: If s he is larger than normal she could be a cross or have some other breed in her genetic make-up. ...
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| my coondog gyp....wont come inheat! | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old Plott coondog female( Dawn). She has raised 3 healthy litters of puppies in her ...
A: She is beautiful! Remember that each female is different. Just because "all your females" have ...
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| blue pittbull with new pup's | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a pittbull that had her second litter of pup's yesterday. The first litter was over a year ...
A: Are you certain she has expelled all the pups and she has nothing left inside? If she had a large ...
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| dog in whelp | 12/5/2008 |
Q: hi my staff was due to have her pups on Tuesday 2nd DEC 2008 shes showing no sign of whelping all ...
A: Could be that you are off on your days. Counting is never accurate unless you are certain she was ...
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| I need help on her pregnancy | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I keep her with her whelping box in my room and a inclosed spot. she loves being in my room and she ...
A: I've never been a huge fan of the temperature test because you have to know your female's body ...
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| my dog destiny | 12/2/2008 |
Q: my dog is due to have her litter at the end of dec. was wondering how long after she gives birth ...
A: If she goes in every 6 months, then it stays that same. For example, you female goes into heat end ...
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| Help with disciplne & Training | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a two year old male maltese that loves to bark and chase squirrels all day long outside in ...
A: Sounds like you are low man on his totem pole. Start with only you feeding him. When he goes ...
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| my coondog gyp....wont come inheat! | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old Plott coondog female( Dawn). She has raised 3 healthy litters of puppies in her ...
A: I agree with your co-owner, too fit or too heavy, will affect a females' cycle. Leave the light ...
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| Is she Pregnant? | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old Yorkie Poo. She ran off about a week ago and we couldn't find her for about 20 ...
A: 8 months and pregnant with an unknown males spells disaster. Early signs can be deceiving as they ...
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| My Dogs Won't Mate | 11/30/2008 |
Q: My male is 4 years old, female is 2. She came in heat and had large dark discharge on the first 2-3 ...
A: When you have a breeding pair living together, it's best to separate them before you plan on doing ...
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| Brother and Sister Daschund | 11/30/2008 |
Q: Can a Brother and a Sister get registered papers on there litter of puppies?
A: You are considering or have bred siblings? If that is the case, you want to ensure that the two ...
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| pregnznt puggle | 11/30/2008 |
Q: my 20 month old puggle is pregnant the birth of her pups was estimated at dec 14 however her temp is ...
A: Gestation is 63 days. If they come this early you are either wrong on your dates or she is aborting ...
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| Whelping box | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have a very pregnant Boston Terrier who is due in about 3 weeks. I plan on purchasing a pre-made ...
A: Dur-a-whelp makes whelping boxes in an array of sizes. For a Boston, I would take the bottom half ...
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| 8 Month Old Staffie Bitch | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old Staffordshire Terrier Bitch 12-15KG that has fallen pregnant from our other ...
A: Staffy's are tough little dogs, and if there is a breed that would safely delivery pups at a young ...
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| Puppy Constipation | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I am curently raising five dobermans; they are nine days old today. The first born, "Stumpy", ...
A: You need to stimulate the pups to have bowel movements. A dam will do this by licking. The good ...
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| heat cycle | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Joyce I have a 3 year old male and a 6 months old female english springer. My male likes her too ...
A: Females can come into heat for the first time at 6 months, or shortly after. And by the sounds of ...
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| food for whelping bitch | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me if there is something I should be giving her to help with the milk supply. They are ...
A: If your female is on puppy biscuits, you might as well just feed her the box. That would have the ...
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| preggo schnauzer | 11/23/2008 |
Q: our schnauzer is pregnant and due the first of the month. she was bred entirely on accident we found ...
A: Dogs don't dilate like woman due, so that won't be a good indicator for you. And small dogs work ...
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| Breeding | 11/22/2008 |
Q: My female aussie had pups on 9/18. We are looking to buy a male aussie for next time. How long ...
A: Do you want to be taken as a serious and responsible breeder or do you just want to push puppies and ...
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| pregnancy with my ddb | 11/21/2008 |
Q: i have a 5 year old ddb, whom i did a planned mating before having her spayed. She is now 9 weeks 5 ...
A: I'm certain that bigger dogs carry longer. My ddb went 75 days before whelping her litter. 75 ...
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| Dog Breeding...Whelping problems | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My Corgi female has her first litter not that long ago. She labored and pushed and ended up needing ...
A: Typically it's advisable to wait a year between section to allow the body to heal properly. The ...
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| preganancies | 11/20/2008 |
Q: i have two young pups but already they have started to mount my female my male yorkie is 12 weeks ...
A: At the age your pups are, it's about dominance. They are trying to find their place in the pack. ...
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| Breeding | 11/18/2008 |
Q: My bulldog came into heat on the 8th of November and I have been testing her using the Pre-mate ...
A: The Pre-mate is very reliable, and one I've used for years. Although you must be careful in the ...
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| mating problems | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Our male and female golden retrievers are struggling to penetrate and lock, they are both first ...
A: You can hang on to the female. The best is to place your back against the wall and put her over ...
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| Labradoodle | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have an F1 (first generation cross) 5 month old LabraDoodle male pup and a soon too arrive F1B ...
A: Each female is different, however, that being said any female should be at least 16 months before ...
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| Mother dog after the pups leave | 11/12/2008 |
Q: What do you do for your mother dog who gave birth to 3 pups and now they are going to other homes? ...
A: Dogs are pack animals and work under different "rules" than humans. Once a pup leaves it's dam, ...
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| My Daschund is in labor | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have a long haired Daschund and she had her first puppy this morning around 6:30 am. This is her ...
A: Each pup is born in it's own sac, so it's good news that it came out. The "after birth" is a ...
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| My Daschund is in labor | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have a long haired Daschund and she had her first puppy this morning around 6:30 am. This is her ...
A: Typically it's 2 - 3 hours between pups. So there is a chance that she could be having a singleton. ...
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| nurture behavior | 11/11/2008 |
Q: We have 2 rescued border collies- 1 year apart - male (4mo) and female (16 mo). The female greets ...
A: If she is regurgitating her food that is feeding behavior of a wild dog. But it could be that the ...
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| female whelping | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My female jack russell is on her 2nd litter, and is 63 days, she started panting and digging two ...
A: Panting is part and parcel of labor. Very common. Try taking her for short walks to help stimulate ...
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| Vaginal hyperplasia | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Is it ok to breed a dog that has vaginal hyperplasia? Is it hereditary?
A: Vaginal hyperplasia is commonly referred to as prolapse. It occurs during proestrus and estrus as a ...
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| Yorkshire Terrier Breeding Age | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 yr old yorkie that I have been wanted to breed since she was young. I got too worried ...
A: The older the female, the older the eggs. So you my just have a singleton or small litter. I do ...
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| removed litters brother @ sister inline breeding | 11/10/2008 |
Q: male brother 2 litters removed from sister, sister has stigmatation in right eye, will this breeding ...
A: Just to clarify. You bred or are considering breeding siblings. And the female has a stigmatization ...
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| Dogue de bordeaux bitch | 11/10/2008 |
Q: my boreaux bitch has been on heat for 14 days and still will not allow the stud to mount her. when ...
A: My DDB was in heat for ever and went 75 days to whelp. I think that the larger breeds take more ...
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| Puppy ears | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have an odd questions. I recently adopted a 8 week (or so we think) male puppy from a local ...
A: If you could send me a photo, I can get a better idea. As you can take all the breeds you mentioned ...
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| bostonterrias | 11/10/2008 |
Q: We have two bostonterrias male female and breed them and I think she is about six weeks and I was ...
A: Just because your male and female "hung up" doesn't mean that she took. It depends on a number of ...
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| orphaned puppies | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I had asked a question about 5 weeks ago regarding whelping and you helped me alot but now I have ...
A: Wow, sorry for all the bad luck. At 4 weeks they are ready for solids. You can start with a high ...
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| due date is tuesday 11/11/2008 day 60 | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have an English bulldog shes 3yrs this is her 3rd litter and i believe she has a lot maybe ten she ...
A: Actually that's a myth. I've personally experienced large number of females come out of a ...
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| due date is tuesday 11/11/2008 day 60 | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have an English bulldog shes 3yrs this is her 3rd litter and i believe she has a lot maybe ten she ...
A: Yes, there is always risk for further litters after a section that the the wall is weaker at the ...
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| due date is tuesday 11/11/2008 day 60 | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have an English bulldog shes 3yrs this is her 3rd litter and i believe she has a lot maybe ten she ...
A: If she is that big, it could be that she is just uncomfortable and pups are pushing on her organs, ...
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| dogs | 11/8/2008 |
Q: could you give websites or sources where I can follow-up my pregnant dam?
A: There are literately tens of thousands of websites out there. All with different breeds and ...
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| yorkipoo | 11/8/2008 |
Q: my yorkie poo is 1and a half years old and getsverry nasty with me bites growls what would the ...
A: What brand of dog food is it on? I would take the dog in to have it's scent glands checked. Then I ...
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| Female dog bleeding... | 11/7/2008 |
Q: i have a female daushund and she is now in heat (i think).. my male daushund was trying to get her 2 ...
A: It could be that you may not have noticed because she keeps herself clean. You didn't mention how ...
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| Female dog bleeding... | 11/6/2008 |
Q: i have a female daushund and she is now in heat (i think).. my male daushund was trying to get her 2 ...
A: It's the scent she's giving off. If you plan on doing a breeding together, it's best to separate ...
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| my dog is in labour | 11/5/2008 |
Q: my dog is a 4 1/2 year old staffordshire bull terrier,shes in exellent health,shes on her 65th day ...
A: She needs a whelping box or a area where she can safely whelp her litter. Each delivery is ...
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| mother care after birth of puppies | 11/5/2008 |
Q: My Weimaraner had 6 puppies last night. She seems fine and the puppies are all fine. However, my ...
A: If she's panting and still nesting, that could be a sign. Contractions and bleeding is common, did ...
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| Solid white blue heeler | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have had a litter of australian heeler pups and after they have all changed to blue or red i have ...
A: Did you witness the breeding? Is there any reason to indicate that there are two sire's to this ...
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| dogs | 11/4/2008 |
Q: my dam is now on her 5th day of pregnancy, could you give me some points to remember or advice on ...
A: "Constantly barking at intruders" is she a protection or service dog? Otherwise that's just bad ...
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| labour/delivery | 11/3/2008 |
Q: my dog is in definate labour i took her temp and it read 98.5f at noon today is this normal ???? ...
A: There is no reason to worry. Temperatures fluctuate. If your female is sleeping on the floor or ...
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| Breeding my border collie | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have a sable merle border collie bitch. What are the acceptable colors to breed her to? I know ...
A: You want to check the lines of the male you choose and ensure that there are no merles back there. ...
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| dogs | 11/3/2008 |
Q: my dam is now on her 5th day of pregnancy, could you give me some points to remember or advice on ...
A: You can start by ensuring she's on a good quality kibble. Some people think that puppy food is good ...
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| whelping pomaranian | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My dog gave birth to a puppy at 1:30 am this morning. Only 1 puppy, her and the puppy are doing ...
A: That's an awful long time between pups, typically it's 2 - 3 hours. If she's not panting or in ...
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| Shih-Tzu Pre-Labor | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of questions regarding my pregnant Shih-Tzu. Her temperature has been fluctuating ...
A: Do you know the temp of this female when she's not pregnant? Was she sitting in the sun or on a ...
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| never been in heat | 10/31/2008 |
Q: i have a akc/ckc reg female red/white piebald mini doxie that is 2yrs and she has never came into ...
A: Silent or split heats are common, but after 2 years, I'm certain you would have noticed something. ...
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| chihuahua whelping | 10/30/2008 |
Q: My chihuahua had two puppies about three hours ago. she was cleaning and nursing her babies just ...
A: Is your female a first time mother? Sometimes before the "nurturing gene" a female will reject and ...
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| Heat cycle after whelping | 10/30/2008 |
Q: How long after having puppies do most dogs come in season? My golden retriever had puppies in June ...
A: If your female comes into heat every 6 months (whatever here cycle was prior 5, 6 7 etc.), then she ...
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| Pregant bitch has a hernia | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Hey, my bitch (Lhaso Apso)had sex with one of my other dogs (Lhaso Apso)but the bitch has an herina, ...
A: It depends if it is a inguinal (groin) or umbilical (navel) hernia. In a inguinal hernia the bulge ...
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| dog breeding | 10/29/2008 |
Q: my 2 year old English bull terrier is on her 13th day of bleeding which has done straw coulored,will ...
A: Have you tried putting the dogs together? Honestly, Mother Nature will tell you when she's ready. ...
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| Mother moving puppies | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Our bullmastiff recently gave birth to a litter of 9 puppies but one was stillborn and 2 died ...
A: She's letting you know she's doesn't feel that the pups are safe where they are. But you have to ...
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| my whelping Boxer emergency | 10/28/2008 |
Q: My boxer had a puppy at 3:40 pm and it was dead. Now it is almost 8:00pm and she has not had ...
A: Try getting you female up and walking. Take her for a spin around the yard. The next pup could be ...
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| dogs tieing | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I am having trouble getting my Shih tzu to tie with a stud. He is 5 years and my dog is 3. She is a ...
A: Trying sitting on the ground with your female straddled across your lap. Bring the male around to ...
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| Dog sizes acceptable for whelping? | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have a female 5lb yorkie/Chihuahua mix a a 10lb Registered Maltese. Is he too large to breed her? ...
A: I KNOW you're not telling me you are trying to breed two puppies together. 8 months is to young for ...
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| Newborn chihuahuas and Mom | 10/27/2008 |
Q: My question is My 3 1/2 yr old Chihuahua (Co Co) Had 3 pups on October 19th. I followed up with a ...
A: Just keep doing what you are doing. You're female's milk should have come down by now, if not, try ...
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| feeding | 10/27/2008 |
Q: i have another question for you my mal had 6 puppies last thursday night just the past couple of ...
A: That's not enough to sustain herself and her pups. Take the chicken away completely until she eats ...
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| advice on pregnant dog | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am scared, I just found out that my dog is pregnant and she only has like maybe a week to go. I ...
A: So she came into season in August and again recently. That doesn't seem quite right. You may ...
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| advice on pregnant dog | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am scared, I just found out that my dog is pregnant and she only has like maybe a week to go. I ...
A: Your female should have no problem whelping Yorkie pups. You want to start her on a good quality ...
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| shih tzu panting after whelping | 10/26/2008 |
Q: my shih tzu gave birth Friday night 10/24/08 to a litter of 5 and today is sunday and i notice she ...
A: You don't want it too warm because pups can't regulate their temperature and can overheat and become ...
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| strange heat cycle | 10/25/2008 |
Q: sorry to bother you as i seen your details on the website i have a female rottie called loui and i ...
A: Marty -- At three here heats should be pretty consistent. Inside dogs tend to go longer between ...
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| strange heat cycle | 10/25/2008 |
Q: sorry to bother you as i seen your details on the website i have a female rottie called loui and i ...
A: No bother, that's why were here to answer questions. How old is your female? What is her diet? Is ...
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| my mals had pups | 10/25/2008 |
Q: my female mal just gave birth (2 days ago)to 6 healthy pups, how soon can i reunite the mum and dad ...
A: Your female should just want to be with her pups. And I would NOT introduce the male to the pups ...
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| Puppies with diarrhea | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My dog had puppies last September the 6th, they have been growing great, now one of them had ...
A: There are a number of reasons for diarrhea and death in pups but parasites are the most common. You ...
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| Litter of pups mother died | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My 6 year old dog (Labrador cross) had to have an emergency c section last Sunday, she also had to ...
A: Sorry for your loss. Without more information or actually being there, it's hard understand what ...
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| Dog nipples are red. | 10/23/2008 |
Q: My dog just got out of heat. There some red spots on her nipples and are swollen. They don't hurt ...
A: Are the red spots like pimples? When a female goes into heat her immune system dips and can cause ...
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| has never went in heat | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 21 month old Irish Setter that has never went in heat is this normal
A: It's indicative of either a thyroid condition or poor nutrition. What are you currently feeding ...
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| male dog breeding age | 10/23/2008 |
Q: just wondering if my 9 year old German Shorthair is too old to sire a litter. I have found a female ...
A: Unlike females, male can produce right up to the bitter end. At 9, you can tell the mental and ...
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| slight greenish black sticky discharge | 10/22/2008 |
Q: My Pom bitch is 53 days into her pregancy she is due in 10 days she has a tiny bit like 1/3 of a ...
A: I would take her to the vet for x-rays immediately. A black/greenish discharge can indicate ...
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| new daschund breeder | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I will be breeding my mini dachshund in a month. Please give me all the things i need to know and ...
A: First any breeder, regardless of the breed, should know the lines behind their dam and stud. At ...
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| whelping | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I have a St. Bernard that is around 2 years and she just had her first litter 3 days ago. She now ...
A: Are you telling me your female was struck blind after whelping a litter? I would immediately have ...
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| Female Pug On heat after pups | 10/20/2008 |
Q: The pups would have been 9 weeks old this week and they have already left to go to there new homes. ...
A: If she goes every 6 months, she will be coming in soon. Some people forget to count the time ...
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| Breeding papillons (need a second opinion) | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I have a female over to breed with my male. She came over yesterday and they bred within the hour of ...
A: They could tie once, or a hundred times but it all comes down to timing. If the female is ...
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| breeding pugs | 10/18/2008 |
Q: hi my female pug started bleeding 11 days ago she is still swollen and has stopped bleeding but my ...
A: There are a number of things you can try. Progesterone testing is a simple series of blood test ...
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| female heat | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My female boxer is one year old and has never come in heat. Is that normal or is there something I ...
A: A heat cycle can come in anytime from 6 - 14 months. There are a lot of factors that would cause a ...
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| puppies whining | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old female chihuahua who had 3 puppies 7 days ago, I have noticed for the pass ...
A: I would recommend any other quality brand of food, but that's just me. You can also include small ...
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| excessive barking | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have a labrador retriever, 16 months old.He has a slim apperance.I have a big problem, he keeps ...
A: What he's doing is demanding your attention. And unfortunately in the past, you've allowed this ...
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| nurchuring mother turns aggressive | 10/14/2008 |
Q: my dog is 3 years old. she just had a litter of puppies 3 weeks ago and has been a brillent mother ...
A: Some females get fed up with their off-spring. What I would recommend is taking her out and ...
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| schnauzer breeding | 10/12/2008 |
Q: If you put a black and silver miniature schnauzer dog to a pepper and salt miniature schnauzer ...
A: Now that depends. What colors are the sire and dam of each dog? What colors are the sire and dam of ...
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| female dog pregnant? | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old Chihuahua, and I am not sure if she is pregnant or not. She hasn't been eating ...
A: I hope your not telling me that you bred a 8 month old Chihuahua, that would be too early and could ...
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| german shepherd pregnancy problems | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Mags is a 4 year old German shepherd (dob-1-11-04). She has had 2 false pregnancies. Never had ...
A: Are all these females related? False pregnancies is common enough and occurs 6 to 10 weeks after ...
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| Pregnant Havanese | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have a pregnant Havanese who is coming into her 5th week. My problem is that she will not eat her ...
A: That happens, tastes can change during pregnancy. It the brand you purchase now comes in a canned ...
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| Corgi pup problem | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My female corgi had 7 pups last night. This is her fourth little and everything went perfect. Now ...
A: As a tech, you would understand that the older the female and the more litter she has, the chances ...
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| house training | 10/8/2008 |
Q: ive recently brought a 12 week old beagle.im in the process of house training him,at the minute i am ...
A: It's never okay to rub his nose in it. You have to catch him in the act and take him outside and ...
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| Pregnant Rat Terrier | 10/7/2008 |
Q: My friend has a pregnant rat terrier, she is due next month. She's been trying to find info on how ...
A: Mother Nature has a way of taking care of her own. Your friend could provide a whelping box and/or ...
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| c-section versus natural preganancy | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have purchased a 3yrold St Bernard who's only pregnancy was a c-section.Can she become pregnant ...
A: She can become pregnant naturally but do you mean can she whelp naturally? Because that is ...
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| my akita gave birth | 10/6/2008 |
Q: my Akita gave birth 4 days ago she is still breathing heavy and bleeding as well is that normal. ...
A: Did you do x-rays prior to whelp to count spines? It could be that she either has a pup retained or ...
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| Could these signs mean labor is on its way... | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have been reading around on the internet for days trying to figure out the labor signs and reading ...
A: Everything sounds normal as can be. The mucus plug starts discharging up and her milk may not ...
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| whelping | 10/1/2008 |
Q: this is her 2nd litter and for the last few days she has been very uncomfortable, today is the 60th ...
A: Temperatures can fluctuate. If she's laying in the sun, sitting by the stove, or laying under a ...
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| my jack russel is loosing weight fast | 9/29/2008 |
Q: my 5 year old jack russell resently had her first litter of pups she only had 3 she did ok at first ...
A: Since you haven't taken her to the vet for x-rays there is no way to tell if she may have afterbirth ...
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| re in pup | 9/29/2008 |
Q: i know its difficult to feel with large breeds as some carry them high ive felt a few little bumps ...
A: Well if you can't get her x-rayed, you'll just have to wait and see what happens on or around the ...
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| rottweiler in heat | 9/27/2008 |
Q: i have a mixed breed rottweiler in heat, is she to old to breed she's almost 4 she's never been in ...
A: Four is old for her to come into her first heat. That is a indicator that there are health issues ...
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| 2 yr old and 6 year old chuahuas | 9/26/2008 |
Q: a friend of mine just got a 6 year old female chuahuah i have a 2 year old male chuahuah is it at ...
A: Dams are born with all the eggs they are ever going to produce. So the older they are, the chances ...
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| Poodle Breeding | 9/25/2008 |
Q: What difference does it make when you breed different colors in Poodles? If you breed White Male to ...
A: The dark colors are dominant. A white male is excellent to use when you want different colors ...
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| Pregnant dog | 9/25/2008 |
Q: The previous owner said she got pregnant sometime in August so when should I be expecting some ...
A: Again, I'm of the opinion that the "breeder" should be strung up. Alpo?? Why not just feed her the ...
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| Male dog is being aggressive | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old German Shepherd bitch named Maggie. Right now we are worried that she is getting ...
A: Has she been bred back to back, was she bred young or did she have a litter every year? I only ask ...
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| Male dog is being aggressive | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old German Shepherd bitch named Maggie. Right now we are worried that she is getting ...
A: Is Wolfgang aggressive to other dogs or just to Maggie? My question to you would be why would you ...
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| Pregnant dog | 9/24/2008 |
Q: The previous owner said she got pregnant sometime in August so when should I be expecting some ...
A: If the person who sold you the dog is a breeder, they should be strung up. They haven't taken the ...
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| dog seasons | 9/24/2008 |
Q: i have a ten month old douge de bordouax and she has been on her first season now for about six to ...
A: I swear that my DDB went into heat that last forever and she actually carried her pups to day 75! I ...
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| Regarding temperature on pregnant dogs. | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have two pregnant female Chihuahuas. One is about 54 days old pregnant and checked her first ...
A: Pups born prior to day 62 usually don't make it. But what most people forget when they are ...
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| Feeding schedule for new borns | 9/22/2008 |
Q: JoAnn is a beautiful little Shih Tzu born Sept 07 2008 we received her Sept 08 - (divine ...
A: She needs that schedule until she's at least 3 weeks old. Then you can introduce a soft mixture of ...
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| mating | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have an Austrialian Shepard and I want to know what types of dogs I sould mate him with and with ...
A: Ideally, mate him with another Aussie. Bred right, they are a beautifully functioning dog. ...
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| Distressed Bitch | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Halle my 3 year old labrador had 8 puppies on Thursday night, Friday morning, 7 survived and 1 was ...
A: Did your vet to x-rays or give her a shot of oxytoxin to ensure that she hasn't retained any pups, ...
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| Westie Breeding | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My Westie is 3 yrs old I have tried to breed her 3 times the male will mount and she yelps when he ...
A: What exactly did he mean by "hard to get to"?? He should have checked to see if she had an extra ...
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| help am trying to breed my staff | 9/18/2008 |
Q: i tried mating my bitch her last season but missed. ive been trying again this season but im not ...
A: Honestly, do the progesterone testing. It's simple blood work and it takes the guess work out. It ...
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| Toilet training | 9/16/2008 |
Q: my pet Shih Tzu recently gave birth to a baby pup. She's about 2 months old now. She is able to poo ...
A: Is the pup on solids yet? If she is, neither should be eating the stool. Typically that is a sign ...
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| breeding | 9/16/2008 |
Q: what is the best and safest age to breed my female boxer
A: It's not so much about age as it is about mental and physical maturity. I love the Boxer and grew ...
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| mom schnauzer not feeding her 5 pups. | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Our schnauzer had 5 pups on August 23rd. She stopped feeding them when they were two days old. We ...
A: You can introduce them to a good quality canned or rolled food any time. Milk is to hard for the ...
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| shih tzu pregnant or not! | 9/14/2008 |
Q: my female shih tzu was breed about 2 months ago i think, im not sure when she due, i lost the date ...
A: Gestation is 62 days, so if you're not sure when she was bred it makes it more difficult to ...
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| Breeding my Dachshund | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 y/o dachsund female. We would love for her to have puppies but we don't know the first ...
A: When you are breeding, you have to keep accurate dates to know when to breed. Typically you should ...
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| False pregnancy? | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My pomeranian tied 4 times with her mate about 47 days ago. I brought her to the vet on the 43rd day ...
A: It always surprises me that vets will do x-rays prior to day 50 knowing that the bones in pups don't ...
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| Male Mastiff. | 9/13/2008 |
Q: We recently brought home a great male Mastiff from what we thought was a good breeder. He comes from ...
A: This is a matter of trust. Your breeder trusted you to stand up to your end of the bargain, and you ...
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| Jack Russell | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have 2 jack russell's (one girl, one boy), then i had to give the boy away because he missed ...
A: When you say they would try to breed, do you mean mounting? This is a sign of dominance and has ...
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| coat discolouration | 9/13/2008 |
Q: My two and half year old black labs coat started changing color in her third heat cycle. she was ...
A: What are you feeding her? The quality of food can adversely affect coat color. Years ago we ...
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| vaginal discharge in 9 month old puppy | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 month old mini aussie. She has never been in season. Recently, she developed what looks ...
A: Sounds like it could be something more. Typically when you start seeing something on the outside of ...
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| X-rays on pregnant Chihuahuas | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions about the x-ray on pregnant Chihuahuas. Is it safe to use the x-ray on moms ...
A: We x-ray all our expecting dams and have done for years without issue. X-rays help you to ...
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| Breeding | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have a Jackabee (Beagle and Jack Russell terrier cross) that is 14 lbs. and just turned a year ...
A: It's very possible that she got bred. The thing is that first a female swells, then she ...
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| worried chi parent | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 month old teacup chi. I noticed one day a little over two weeks ago that she was licking ...
A: Sounds like she went into heat. False pregnancy is very common in dogs and in fact, a female may ...
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| giving meds to dog | 9/10/2008 |
Q: my dog was recently diagnosed with elevated liver enzymes. The vet recommended giving her sam-e ...
A: It's always best to take your vet's advice on medication. The easiest way to give pills is hidden ...
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| chihuahua breeding | 9/10/2008 |
Q: how old should the female be before breeding her and could you breed her with a brother?
A: If you are doing a interbreeding between Chi's you want to make sure they are both premium quality. ...
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| Jack Russal Pregnacy | 9/9/2008 |
Q: How do I know that my Full Blooded Jack Russal will have her puppies?I really want to know.I'm 10 ...
A: Are you looking to know when she should be due? If so, you have to count 62 days from the time she ...
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| Dog Breeding | 9/9/2008 |
Q: What is the proper age to breed a female german shepherd?
A: There really is no "proper" age to breed a female as each female is different. Although no female ...
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| Stop pregnant dog from jumping on sofa | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Miniature Schnauzer who is 7 weeks pregnant with her first litter and I can't get her to ...
A: If she did it prior to you breeding her, it won't be a problem. The problem lies in letting her get ...
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| Welping a French Bulldog | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Joyce, this will be my first litter of frenchies I am use to bull terriers. She was bred on the 16th ...
A: First, why would you think she needs to have a c-section? Does she have a condition that would not ...
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| My dog is shivering 14 hrs after birth | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a beagle mix who was a stray who my husband and I took in about a month ago. We had no idea ...
A: Massage them and use the warm compress, it will work wonders. If they become impacted, stand her in ...
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| My dog is shivering 14 hrs after birth | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a beagle mix who was a stray who my husband and I took in about a month ago. We had no idea ...
A: Has her milk come down? You want to keep checking her teats. If they are hot and hard you will ...
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| My dog is shivering 14 hrs after birth | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a beagle mix who was a stray who my husband and I took in about a month ago. We had no idea ...
A: Some females will shiver after whelping. However, did you witness each birth? Do you know if she ...
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| my pregnant staff | 9/6/2008 |
Q: my staff mated with another dog and is definatly pregnant she is due tommorow and has started to ...
A: The first sign is that your female will stop eating. She will start to nest, so she should have a ...
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| dog breeding | 8/25/2008 |
Q: How long do you have to wait for a males sprerm count to rise after a lock up with a female? how ...
A: Is the question how soon can a male breed again with a female after a breeding? If so, a male can ...
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| newborn puppies | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My dog is a Maltipoo and she mated with a pure maltease and her name is Peaches and she's 18 months ...
A: You really don't have to start worrying about feeding them until they are 3 weeks or older. The ...
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| I need help determining if my shih tzu is pregnant | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I recently saw my shih tzu was starting to come in. I kept my eye on her and the first day that she ...
A: 3 weeks is too early to tell. X-rays won't show anything until after day 50. You could do ...
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| Stud fee | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old shi tzu that has all his shot and is in good health that i want to mate and ...
A: First have him tested. There are a number of facilities that will do DNA and marker testing ...
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| first litter | 8/24/2008 |
Q: my beagle mix is about 11 months old and pregnant with her first litter. she is about 30 to 36 days ...
A: Since she is such a young girl I would make sure she's not home alone when she does whelp. ...
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| breeding after parvo | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have two questions, the first is i have a pug puppy which i was planning on breeding but has ...
A: If the pup survives the parvo then he will have built up an immunity. No reason why you couldn't ...
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| re: calming male dog when females in heat | 8/24/2008 |
Q: We have a young Havanese female that is in her first heat, and we didn't want her to have puppies ...
A: Prozac won't work for a male when a female is in heat but Vitamin B Complex may help calm him down a ...
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| foul smell | 8/23/2008 |
Q: She is 40 days pregnant at the moment but we have noticed that there is a foul smell coming from her ...
A: 40 days is too early to do x-rays. Can you feel movement at all? A foul smell is not a good sign. ...
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| Dog in heat | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 yr old female pug and she apeers to be in heat and she is tired and mopey almost ...
A: When a female goes into her heat cycle it's hormonal so all her usual behaviors can change. At 8 ...
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| Boxer Labor | 8/21/2008 |
Q: My boxer is about three years of age and she is having her second litter. Her first litter was just ...
A: First are you sure the liquid isn't black? Blood and after birth is normal. Black liquid indicates ...
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| What do I tell the stud dog's owner about my bitch? | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I asked a question a few days ago, but I know you must get TONS of questions each day, so you ...
A: Can you refresh my memory on what breed your dog is. Then I can give you better description of ...
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| What do I tell the stud dog's owner about my bitch? | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I asked a question a few days ago, but I know you must get TONS of questions each day, so you ...
A: It's important that he knows the lines (sire and dam as far back as you can get), health and ...
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| Lola - Chihuahua - 9 months | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I raise Chihuahuas. I have a 2 year old Chihuahua that will have puppies due Oct. 10. I bought Lola ...
A: Could be that your new female was experiencing a false heat or a split heat when you brought her ...
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| Breeding my male dog | 8/18/2008 |
Q: We are considerng studding him but have 2 questions that we cannot find an answer to. Firstly at ...
A: Technically, a male can produce viable semen as early as 6 months. The best time to breed a male, in ...
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| girl in heat a week with no bleeding | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have a toy aussie who is in her second heat, as indicated by swelling of her vulva and my male dog ...
A: Some dogs may not bleed enough for you to notice. Or, they keep themselves very clean, or they live ...
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| how long | 8/17/2008 |
Q: hi how many seasons should you let your dog have after a litter of pups before you breed her again
A: It depends on the dog, the size of the litter, the ease/difficulty of whelp, and her mental and ...
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| Brindle coloring | 8/16/2008 |
Q: In the Catahoula breed, if you breed two merle dogs together can you get a puppy that is brindle, if ...
A: Sorry to offend Terri, I assumed it was your dog or you were considering doing the breeding as you ...
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| passing infection through milk | 8/15/2008 |
Q: We have a dog who had her first litter 3 days ago. She has since developed an infection in an open ...
A: If she's on antibiotics that can pass to the pups and/or dry up her milk. What I would do is hydro ...
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| Brindle coloring | 8/15/2008 |
Q: In the Catahoula breed, if you breed two merle dogs together can you get a puppy that is brindle, if ...
A: Color should always be the LAST thing you breed for. Temperament, health, and workability should be ...
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| Female in heat | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Today is the 12th day for my female Maltese to be in heat. She is over a year old. She moves her ...
A: I'm pretty sure you're okay :) the problem appears to be in your male. Your male may not be ...
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| Chihuahua mating | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I'm new to this website and I hope you can help me out with this! But of course, I have to tell you ...
A: First let me welcome you to the site! So your younger female has a slim chance that she took. The ...
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| When to breed? | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have a female Parson Russell Terrier that I plan to breed (I think I have research enough to get ...
A: It really depends on the female. You have to take each one on an individual basis. As long as the ...
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| mating | 8/14/2008 |
Q: yes i know a jackrussel and rottie they tied ive taken her down to the vets to give her the ...
A: WOW that is one determined Jack Russell! Do you know the name of the injection? Depending what ...
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| Breeding | 8/14/2008 |
Q: what all must i go through i order to become a breeder? Do i need any years of college? What kind of ...
A: Passion is the first thing and the desire to improve your breed of choice. Depending on your ...
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| breeding | 8/13/2008 |
Q: when will i be able to tell that my dog is pregnant for sure.i've mated her about 30 days ago she ...
A: If you choose to do x-rays calcification occurs after day 50. If you are guessing, you'll know when ...
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| pregnant dog jumping | 8/13/2008 |
Q: i have a pregnant ( im pretty sure) female cavoodle. this is her second litter she had pups a year ...
A: If she was active prior to being bred, there is no reason to stop her activities (jumping). It ...
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| breeding my boston terriers | 8/12/2008 |
Q: My 17Lb AKC,CKC registered 10 month old female has gone into her second heat. I have been told by ...
A: Smaller dogs mature quicker however, personally I would still wait until the female is older than a ...
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| my boxer | 8/11/2008 |
Q: i rescued a boxer a year ago, she will be turning 4 in dec, she had (i think )2 litters of pups she ...
A: You "rescued" a Boxer who is 4, you don't know how many litters she had, I'm assuming you don't know ...
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| Inverted Vulva | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I am trying to breed two labs. They both are AKC, OFA, and CERF. It is the Studs first time. The ...
A: My question would be... why would you breed a female with a hereditary condition like a involution? ...
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| Next Heat Cycle | 8/10/2008 |
Q: My english bulldog finished her last heat cycle in the 2nd or 3rd week of February and I was ...
A: How old was she when she had her last heat? And how long between her first and second (if this is ...
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| Puppy Weaning/ Nursing | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a litter of 5 Jack Russell puppies who have made 15 days old and now their mother is no ...
A: It's common for females to get tired of their pups. It's best to let them have a good feed, then ...
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| Husky in heat | 8/10/2008 |
Q: My Siberian Husky has been swollen for a while and Thursday night our male Husky 'hooked up' with ...
A: Never, ever, ever leave a female that is season with intact males unless you want pups. A female is ...
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| breeding difficulty | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a male mastiff and a friend of mine has a female mastiff. We tried to breed them last year, ...
A: For a large breed like the mastiff's, a breeding board is needed. You could use a sloped driveway or ...
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| Breeding Payment | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a contract between myself and the owner of a female Boxer. This contract states that she is ...
A: A contract should always spell out every eventuality. From how many pups are considered a litter, ...
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| Heat/breeding/time | 8/8/2008 |
Q: i have a femaile schipperke of age 7. i have a male schipperke age 3. Planning on breeding the ...
A: Keep in mind that's just my two cents. I've seen the trauma and difficulties that "older" dogs ...
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| mini dach | 8/8/2008 |
Q: i heard that breeding two dapple dachundscould cause birth defects and was wondering if that was ...
A: There is an enormous risk breeding in the merle gene. Greater risk of health issues. Experienced ...
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| Breeding Toy poodles | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 22 month old toy poodle female who is now on her 9th day (She started bleeding on July 30). ...
A: You can hold the female on your lap (straddled with all paws on the ground). Encourage the male to ...
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| dying puppies | 8/7/2008 |
Q: our pit bull mix just had her first litter and she is only about 8 months old and the puppies are ...
A: Did you have both the male and female tested for any STD's prior to whelp? Did you female come ...
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| breeding labs | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My 2 yr old choc lab female is at day 8 of heat cycle and is standing for the male very well. he is ...
A: 8 days is still early, if your male is experienced then he will know when to get the job done. Keep ...
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| breeding my shih tzu bitch for the first time | 8/5/2008 |
Q: i have been told it is ok to breed shih tzus from 1 years of age, is this true? what is the best age ...
A: Each female should be taken on an individual basis. Temperament, health, maturity (mental and ...
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| I don't think my dog is producing milk | 8/5/2008 |
Q: my rat terrier had 1 puppy last night and when i check her nipples no milk is coming out. the puppy ...
A: Sometimes it can take 24 to 48 hours for milk to come down. You can give your female a shot of ...
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| Too Old for First Whelp? | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 lb poodle that was pregnant at age 4 and "reabsorbed" the pups. She is now 7 yrs and in ...
A: My question is why would you WANT to breed a female that is 7? If she's absorbed her first litter ...
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| breeding chihauhau,s | 8/3/2008 |
Q: we have 2 chihauhau,s(both female) who we would eventually like to breed,tinky has just finished her ...
A: Breeding them while they are still pups themselves is never a good idea. There fontanels aren't ...
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| no ties | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have a frenchie and we are breeding her once. I have had testing done a so has the stud. Its now ...
A: You can collect it from the male yourself and insert it into the female manually. Or take them to ...
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| no ties | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have a frenchie and we are breeding her once. I have had testing done a so has the stud. Its now ...
A: Dogs should always tie, it's Mother Nature's way of guaranteeing offspring. After a breeding ...
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| my weenie dog | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Ok I am worried about my dachshund she will not be 1yr untill nov. 15. she has come in heat which ...
A: Well bred on her first heat, she is still a pup herself. If your male did tag her, you can expect ...
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| rottweilerxalsation x jack russell | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i have a 1yr old rotti x alsation and a male jack russell we had them separated when she was in ...
A: The only problem I could forsee is finding good homes for that particular breeding. I would highly ...
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| Not tieing while mating??? | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My boston was receptive to the male the 8th day but no tie they did it 2 times for about only 1-2 ...
A: The knot at the base of the penis, the bulbus glandis, becomes swollen and the constrictor muscles ...
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| Proven stud - not tying? | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Ran into a very odd situation last night. Our 4 year old male Chihuahua stud went to breed a 2+ ...
A: If it's full penetration, then that's not the problem. If your male is proven, then he must know ...
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| Proven stud - not tying? | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Ran into a very odd situation last night. Our 4 year old male Chihuahua stud went to breed a 2+ ...
A: A female can have an extra band of skin just inside her vulva. This will keep a male from ...
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| pregnant dog -new problem - fleas | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a pregnant Havanese who is due Aug. 11th. She has NEVER had any ear problems (none from gunk ...
A: I've heard that some breeders and vets recommend and use Frontline with success when their females ...
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| mixed poodle and mal-shi | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have a toy poodle (6lbs.) bred by a Male maltese and shih tzu mixed (10lbs). The poodle is ...
A: I'm not sure why there would be complications because the male isn't registered??? Frankly, ...
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| breeding goldens | 7/27/2008 |
Q: My sister and I both have goldens that have the same father different mothers (from a reputable ...
A: Are you familiar with the dams lineage? It's best to know at least 3 generations but 5 would be ...
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| pregnant dog & excessive ear itching | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have a pregnant Havanese who is due Aug. 11th. She has NEVER had any ear problems (none from gunk ...
A: I would check with the food company and check to see if they changed their food source. Rice is ...
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| When to breed? | 7/23/2008 |
Q: When should I breed my boston... I know I sound like a broken record.. But I almost give up. She was ...
A: Ester, my answers have all been the same. Breedings are usually done days 9 - 15, from the first day ...
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| late breeder | 7/23/2008 |
Q: i have recently brought a new english cocker spaniel male who is 3.5 years old. He is registered and ...
A: If she just started bleeding, she won't be ready to be bred. She will be ready between days 9 and ...
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| my dog cha cha | 7/23/2008 |
Q: my dog cha cha just had 2 puppies 5 days ago and i need to no how do i no if the puppies are getting ...
A: 7 is old for a female to have pups, so her age contributes to the size of her litter and her care. ...
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| green discharge | 7/22/2008 |
Q: my bitch bulldog has a thick green-yellowish discharge coming out of her vagina! what is this and is ...
A: Where are you located? Weather, water, heat, worms, can all cause infection, but that is more ...
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| green discharge | 7/22/2008 |
Q: my bitch bulldog has a thick green-yellowish discharge coming out of her vagina! what is this and is ...
A: Did you do a natural breeding? Did you test both dogs for brucellois prior to breeding? Are they ...
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| BREEDING | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have 2 Yorkshire terriers, female 9lb male 19lb. The female is up to the shoulders of the male,my ...
A: In larger breeds, that weight difference wouldn't be that big of an issues, but in the smaller ...
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| Pregnant Foster | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I am fostering a pregnant dog for a local shelter. I took her to the vet the other day for a checkup ...
A: The horn run up and along in a U shape. So if she was laying on her side, they should shift and run ...
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| Mastiff Breeding | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I am trying for my first breeding of my 3 yr old Mastiff. I first spotted bleeding on July first. It ...
A: Yes it's typical for the bleeding to slow and stop entirely before ovulations, so all's well there. ...
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| Mastiff Breeding | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am trying for my first breeding of my 3 yr old Mastiff. I first spotted bleeding on July first. It ...
A: It's very common for females to all come into heat together. Mastiffs (and any larger breed) can ...
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| continued from the last question | 7/18/2008 |
Q: So now I opened her vulva sightly and can see she still is bleeding very light blood no drops. When ...
A: Ester It's what I always tell my husband, "don't borrow trouble". It sounds like you are starting ...
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| continued from the last question | 7/18/2008 |
Q: So now I opened her vulva sightly and can see she still is bleeding very light blood no drops. When ...
A: Either you're making her crazy or she's got some pent up frustration, which happens when a female ...
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| Exercising the pregnant bitch | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have a five year old Jack Russell Terrier who is expecting her first litter and I am wondering how ...
A: The healthier and fit she is, the easier she'll have at whelp. She'll slow down closer to the ...
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| mating | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1yr old female Chihuahua and a 2 1/2yr old male Chihuahua. The female's began her heat on ...
A: Yes, first it's the swelling, then it's the bleeding, THEN it's ovulation and the prime time for ...
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| boston in heat | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Wondering if the stud should even try on the 5th day? Because the studs owners are passing though ...
A: Day 5 is a too early. Breeding only once is not going to guarantee you pups, especially if you ...
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| in breed | 7/17/2008 |
Q: My male shih tzu got to my female in heat (his daughter) and she is now pregnant after a visit to ...
A: I choose not to be rated. But that you for the kind thoughts. "Culling" is a term used to eliminate ...
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| in breed | 7/17/2008 |
Q: My male shih tzu got to my female in heat (his daughter) and she is now pregnant after a visit to ...
A: You need to make your new puppy owners aware of the close breeding. Any inherent traits (good, bad ...
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| chihuahua puppy | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have recently been looking for a chihuahua puppy going thru lots and lots of breeders. I recently ...
A: All Chi's are prone to some problems. I know from experience as I have a teacup as my house dog. ...
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| dog pregnancy | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Here I am again, asking question about my dam, hope you can answetr these questions: 1. My dog is ...
A: Did you do x-rays to confirm how many pups she was carrying? Did you take her to the vet after ...
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| breeding my femal Shih Tzu | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have a female Shih Tzu, 18 months old that I would like to breed. I know very little about their ...
A: If you have the male at home already, allow them 15 - 30 minutes together each day, starting now. It ...
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| did i miss my dogs heat cycle? | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old chocolate lab I am planning to breed. She has had a change in personality ...
A: If she has been keeping herself very clean, you may not have noticed any discharge. My advise ...
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| Is she getting enough milk in for her puppies? | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know if there is a way i can tell if she's getting enough milk in. If she isn't ...
A: You forgot to mention how many pups she had. Make sure she's on a good quality puppy formal. No ...
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| breeding my femal Shih Tzu | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have a female Shih Tzu, 18 months old that I would like to breed. I know very little about their ...
A: When did she come into heat the other times? At 6 months and 12 months? Or 8 and 16? It starts ...
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| Yorkie Breeding | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My female 3 lbs yorkie is pregnant to my 4.5 lbs yorkie is that okay? She is 1 yr old, Is she in ...
A: Any time you breed, regardless of the breed or the size, you run a risk. The smaller dogs need just ...
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| yorkshire terrior breeding | 7/13/2008 |
Q: how long after my yorkshire has given birth will she go on heat again
A: It depends when she went into heat prior whelp. If she came in every, 6,or 9 months, then she will ...
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| breeding | 7/12/2008 |
Q: My female redbone coonhound mated with the male redbone stud on the 14th day of her heat cycle. The ...
A: There is a chance that she could have caught, but I would think it would be a small one. It all ...
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| is my dog in labor | 7/12/2008 |
Q: a couple days ago we heard our dog whining, we found her in the spare bedroom under the bed, we ...
A: So you don't know for certain that she's pregnant, you don't know her background, or what she's been ...
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| is my dog in labor | 7/12/2008 |
Q: a couple days ago we heard our dog whining, we found her in the spare bedroom under the bed, we ...
A: No point taking her temp if you don't know her normal body temp when she's not expecting. You need ...
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| boston terrier | 7/11/2008 |
Q: my boston terrier is 11 weeks old and when i come home from work and get him out of his crate he ...
A: Socialization, socialization and then more socialization. Start by adding some vitamin B to his ...
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| Labradore | 7/11/2008 |
Q: We have a lab who we breed 11 days after she began her period day day 11-13 we mated her with her ...
A: You only bred her 2 days? What was the reason that you stopped? Because each female ovulates at ...
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| my staffy | 7/11/2008 |
Q: when my staff was last on heat in march we attemted to mate her. after reading several books etc we ...
A: If there was no interest from anybody, I'm thinking you missed it. Now each female ovulates ...
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| 7 months since last heat? | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Is there something wrong with my boston terrier? She is the little one weighing in at 17 pounds. ...
A: The sugar test is the same as used by diabetics to test for sugar in the urine. The test is based ...
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| 7 months since last heat? | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Is there something wrong with my boston terrier? She is the little one weighing in at 17 pounds. ...
A: Right -- it's all approximate, she may not have it to the day, but the idea is right. Your female ...
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| 7 months since last heat? | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Is there something wrong with my boston terrier? She is the little one weighing in at 17 pounds. ...
A: If it came at 9, it should come again at 9 month. Anywhere from 6 to 9 months is considered ...
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| feeding | 7/9/2008 |
Q: my 65 golden is in her 6th week, her maintenance level of adult nutro 3 1/2- 4 cups daily. she is ...
A: First, personally I would take her off the Nutro, there has been some controversy with that brand in ...
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| Dogs won't breed | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have these two Australian Shepherds - a male and female (the male is a grandfather and the female ...
A: Sounds like you're giving them mixed messages. You need to separate them when she starts her ...
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| Size of litters now days.. | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My father rised and breed boston terriers for years. Why is it now days boston terriers can have so ...
A: It's the female that determines the size of the litter, and breeders are becoming more aware and ...
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| boxers | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old female Boxer thinks her toys are puppies this is the second time she has done this but ...
A: Is your female fixed, had recently had pups or is this the result of a false pregnancy? If it's the ...
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| avoiding future puppies | 7/8/2008 |
Q: My chihuahua bitch gave birth 3 weeks ago. I had her and the pups checked at the vets when the pups ...
A: Some females can bleed for a month or more, depending on their size, the size of the litter and the ...
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| bitch in heat | 7/8/2008 |
Q: i have a 10 month bitch that is on her first season,i am worried as she is ready 2 mate as she is ...
A: The only way to guarantee no pups, is to keep her isolate from males. That means keep her in a ...
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| breeding a bichon frise | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a two and half year old AKC Bichon Frise I want to breed her and have found an Akc sound ...
A: I'm not certain of the "wipe test" you are referring to. You don't want a clear or yellow discharge. ...
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| george | 7/7/2008 |
Q: i have a 19 month year old red nose pittbull and wondered if there was any way of getting some one ...
A: You can check with your local breed club. If he has good lines and tests out, you shouldn't have ...
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| Confussed 9 yr old male boxer | 7/7/2008 |
Q: We have a male boxer who, for the past 5 weeks, WILL NOT STOP humping our other male mix breed. The ...
A: Hmmmm sounds like your boy is messed up. Typically, "humping" is a sign of dominance and is ...
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| dog pregnancy | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Here I am again, asking question about my dam, hope you can answetr these questions: 1. My dog is ...
A: Newborns don't need much handling or care. The dam will keep them clean and feed. The color of ...
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| my lab 9 wks after whelping | 7/6/2008 |
Q: my chocolate lab had her pups 9 wks ago. she was fine until a week ago. 6 of the 8 pups have gone to ...
A: Each female can react different once they've had pups. Sounds like she's having separation issues, ...
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| dogs nipples are red | 7/5/2008 |
Q: my dog gave birth to 6 lovely puppies 20th June 2008. they are all putting weight on. but my dogs ...
A: The back teats are usually the largest and hold the most milk. To keep the teats supple and ease the ...
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| dog pregnancy | 7/4/2008 |
Q: Here I am again, asking question about my dam, hope you can answetr these questions: 1. My dog is ...
A: I can only give you a ballpark day on when your female will whelp (otherwise I'd be wearing a turban ...
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| My small yorkie was mated | 7/4/2008 |
Q: by mistake with here brother, who is a larger yorkie. Is there a birth control method you would ...
A: The best and most reliable form of birth control is the old DWO Method (do without). This is tried ...
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| my pups how often should they poop | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I have a littler of 3 maltese,3 weeks old they are not pooping often,my gal stimulates their pee and ...
A: Are you certain the dam isn't cleaning the poop too? A female will ingest everything that the pups ...
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| Dogs won't breed | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have these two Australian Shepherds - a male and female (the male is a grandfather and the female ...
A: Have you had your female tested? Do you know when she ovulates? Is the male the grandsire to the ...
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| Bullmastiff Bitch Whelping | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My bullmastiff bitch has been mated three times do I work out her due date from the first or last ...
A: The thing is my Mastiff whelped on day 75. DAY 75!! I couldn't believe it, but thankfully I have a ...
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| Bullmastiff Bitch Whelping | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My bullmastiff bitch has been mated three times do I work out her due date from the first or last ...
A: Did you breed over the course of a week? Or just three days in a row? I would split the difference. ...
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| dog pregnancy | 7/2/2008 |
Q: how can I take care with my bitch to assure of the puppies, and how can I have a big litter, in what ...
A: There is nothing you can do to control litter size. That entirely up to the female with regards to ...
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| dog pregnancy | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My dog is about 2 yers old this July and we bred her last May 2, 2008, I counted the last day of ...
A: Exercise is good for a female, during pregnancy, it keeps her active and her muscles toned, for an ...
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| Shih-poo 51 days pregnant | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I just inherited this pregnant year old Shih-poo. Her temp stays mostly in the 99's. Yesterday, her ...
A: Well if you just inherited her, you probably don't know her "normal" temp right or, I'm assuming, ...
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| HEAT CYCLE HELP | 7/1/2008 |
Q: my female american bulldog has reached her first cycle, i do not want to breed as of yet. ...
A: Our males can drop 10-20 lbs in days when a female comes in. And there is lots of crying. The ...
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| breeding | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I want to know what is the best way to prepare my female mini schnauzer to breed. Am I supposed to ...
A: Can you tell me a bit more about your situation please? First how far is the male from you? Is it ...
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| Whelping concerns.(dashchunds) | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Okay, heres my delemma, My uncle's dashchund is currently pregnant and on her 40th day. So far we ...
A: Mother Nature may or may not kick in. But if you need to assist, bring the pup to the mother and ...
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| dog pregnancy | 6/30/2008 |
Q: My dog is about 2 yers old this July and we bred her last May 2, 2008, I counted the last day of ...
A: Did you breed her only one time? If so, and baring that she was ovulating then or shortly after she ...
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| Breeding | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I have been breeding beagles for 18 years now. However I have come across a problem with my current ...
A: 10 days may be a bit early for her, especially if she's not flagging. Has she been breed before? ...
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| Rat Terrier whelping/diet | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I am very proud to announce that my rat terrier delivered four absolutely beautiful puppies last ...
A: Congratulations! First "breech" in pups not uncommon, in fact it's considered normal. The "food ...
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| How often should I let my female tie with the stud? | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I hope I am writing to the same person or people that answered my question before. They said that ...
A: You should seperate them because a) it hard on the male and b) after breeding, a female should sit ...
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| How often should I let my female tie with the stud? | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I hope I am writing to the same person or people that answered my question before. They said that ...
A: Trust me on this one, that's an old wives tale. If a female releases 8 eggs, that is all that is ...
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| female bitches | 6/24/2008 |
Q: they follow each other around and even sleep together so i really need some advice thanks
A: It's great to have females get along so well, there is a good chance that if one has a problem with ...
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| Rat terrier whelping | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I read your answer about whether Rat Terriers tend to have any difficulties with whelping. You said ...
A: Puppy food has higher proteins and fats. So the not only does the Dam put on weight but the pups ...
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| female cycle | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Bella is 8 months old and had her first cycle about a month and a half ago. Her female area really ...
A: Sometimes it takes a few weeks or months to have her vulva go back to "normal", depending on the ...
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| male not intersted in female | 6/14/2008 |
Q: my 2yr old male and my 6yr old female spend a lot of time together and she is in heat and he will ...
A: It's typical for pairs that are raised and/or housed together for extended period of time to not be ...
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| Late Cycle Breeding?? | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My dog -- a 17-month-old beagle -- is on her second heat. We have a stud, too, and planned to breed ...
A: Those damn dogs all seem to know when you're not watching! Just like kids, they sneak it in when ...
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| sex of puppies | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My shih tzu had 4 beautiful male puppies 8 weeks ago. Sadly 1 died , The puppies were so lovely I ...
A: Sorry for the delay, this question went to cyberspace. Two things I can't predict, sex and ...
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| chihuahua discharge after peeing | 6/7/2008 |
Q: my pregnant chihuahua has a discharge everytime after she pees. what is this and is it normal for ...
A: You ask enough people, you'll get enough answers based on their personal experience. The answer is ...
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| chihuahua discharge after peeing | 6/7/2008 |
Q: my pregnant chihuahua has a discharge everytime after she pees. what is this and is it normal for ...
A: Smaller dogs don't usually go to 62 days. But the thing to remember and which most people forget ...
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| Toy poodle diarrhoea. | 6/6/2008 |
Q: My toy poodle had a litter of 4 pups 10 days ago. She has had diarrhoea for more than 4 days. Pepto ...
A: No eggs, no milk formula and no puppy food. The puppy food could be too rich and causing the ...
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| Akita | 6/6/2008 |
Q: My akita is pregnant and I moved her to inside because the daddy and her were both in the same ...
A: ALL mother's can be anxious and aggressive with new pups regardless of the breed. Especially if ...
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| Whelping/feeding the mother | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My Chihuahua had her puppies yesterday 6/1/08. She had 4 babies after 57 days. Is that a problem? ...
A: Congrats! Did you breed her over a course of a few days or only once? Pups, much like human babies, ...
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| bleeding after whelping | 6/1/2008 |
Q: my doberman had a litter of 9 on 5/27/08, she still has a thick blood discharge coming out. it has ...
A: It's very common for a female to bleed for weeks after whelp as her uterus contracts and she goes ...
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| smell 8 days post breeding | 5/29/2008 |
Q: my bitch is 8 days post breeding. She has had some discharge that is normal. She did have a slight ...
A: Each female reacts differently, some have mood swings, some vomit and some have no change until just ...
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| dog pees on his own feet | 5/29/2008 |
Q: My wife and I adopted a German Short Hair a few months ago. From his behavior and teeth condition, ...
A: What I would suggest is place a pole in the yard and encourage him to go to the pole. You can also ...
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| Is my dog pregnant or not | 5/29/2008 |
Q: in the last three weeks my female has started to get very aggressive towards my male, her nipples ...
A: "it just take one time!" It could be a false pregnancy, the females will exhibit all the signs ...
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| breeding | 5/25/2008 |
Q: my labrador (female) after mating(2 weeks ago) she is not eating properly now earler she used to ...
A: The most important thing you can do for a dog is give it good quality food. Food will affect the ...
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| breeding | 5/24/2008 |
Q: my labrador (female) after mating(2 weeks ago) she is not eating properly now earler she used to ...
A: First you should get her off the Pedigree and put her on a high quality dog food like Timberwolf, ...
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| Panting | 5/23/2008 |
Q: My shih Tzu gave birth to 5 healthy puppies Tuesday night. She seems to be panting a lot. We are ...
A: Is she panting and pushing? Could there be another pup or the afterbirth left to expel? Excessive ...
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| Chihuahua | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Hello my name is Heather Smith an i have a male an Female chihuahua he is about a year in a half an ...
A: I can't stress enough the importance of waiting until a female is fully mature before considering ...
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| nursing puggle | 5/21/2008 |
Q: my puggle gave birth to 7 pups on May16 when can i give her a bath? also she got pregnant from the ...
A: A female only ovulates during her season. That's when she is at risk of pregnancy. If you don't ...
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| rottweiler pups | 5/20/2008 |
Q: hello there i have 7 yr old rottie and i cought her with a dog nearly 5 weeks ago - i did not see ...
A: If you can't take her for x-rays you have to do it the old fashion way, wait and see. Large breed ...
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| whelping | 5/20/2008 |
Q: i have a 3 yr old staff who has so far given birth to 7 pups she started at 12 last night.their is ...
A: Occasionally milk can take 12 hours or more to come in. What you want to do is take all the pups ...
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| Wolf Hybrid Heat | 5/19/2008 |
Q: do you know when a Wolf Hybrid will go into heat again if she is 80% Wolf, 20% Husky and gave birth ...
A: She will be in heat for 21 - 30 days. If she's been bred before, it's important to keep her ...
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| Wolf Hybrid Heat | 5/19/2008 |
Q: do you know when a Wolf Hybrid will go into heat again if she is 80% Wolf, 20% Husky and gave birth ...
A: Breed doesn't matter all canine females will go into heat between 6 - 9 months. What is her cycle ...
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| dog pregnancy | 5/19/2008 |
Q: my king charles was mated 21 days ago today,although she has had a little sickness in the morning,an ...
A: At 21 days it's still early to tell. Although the signs are pointing in that direction. Her vulva ...
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| How to mate a miniature schnauzer | 5/19/2008 |
Q: We want to breed from our miniature schnauzer and wanted to know when she comes into season from ...
A: You should wait until she's had her second or third heat. When the time comes you want to make ...
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| labor | 5/18/2008 |
Q: This is her second liter.I did a lot of research finding my stud dog.Checked for breeding ,hip ...
A: What day is she at? Panting and heavy breathing are all signs of labor but is she straining? Is ...
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| labor | 5/18/2008 |
Q: This is her second liter.I did a lot of research finding my stud dog.Checked for breeding ,hip ...
A: What is the bred of both the male and female? Breeding a bigger male to a smaller female is common, ...
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| defects in puppies jaws | 5/15/2008 |
Q: i have just been to the vets with my 7 beautiful puppies,(staffies)which are 7 weeks old, all are ...
A: Well a 1 in 7 chance is slim. The chances of it recurring are the same. It's a toss up. As a ...
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| helping beagles | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Aloha, my 2 y/o beagle may be pregnant...mixed feelings about it but don't want to make any ...
A: It is slightly above the paw. You can get a tool that resembles a scissors and remove it ...
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| studding my dog | 5/9/2008 |
Q: my wife and i have a olde English bull dog,he's going to be two years old on July 5th 2008.We have ...
A: The Olde's are our breed of choice and the ones we breed. When studding out you have to be careful ...
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| Italian Greyhound pregnancy | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Does the number of times my IGs have intercourse affect the number of puppies my female will have?
A: No. Breeders usually breed over the course of a week to ensure pregnancy. It takes 7 days for the ...
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| dachshund is mean towards other people | 5/8/2008 |
Q: My mini dachshund is going on 4 years old next month. My only concern with him is that he barks and ...
A: The dogs needs training STAT and unfortunately, so do you. By the sounds of things you are sending ...
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| pug terrier | 5/8/2008 |
Q: . my female shes 1/2 jack russell 1/2 pug girl became pregnant by a male purebred pug. i need to ...
A: Depending on the breeds used and how what the females takes after, (regardless of the breeds) is ...
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| pug terrier "jug" female pregnant will her whelping be difficult | 5/8/2008 |
Q: . my female shes 1/2 jack russell 1/2 pug girl became pregnant by a male purebred pug. i need to ...
A: There are a number of factors that come into play. How old is the female? How big was the male? ...
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| Pregnant, Hurt Dog | 5/4/2008 |
Q: We have a toy poodle who we bred at the beginning of April. On Friday (at about 31 days pregnant). ...
A: Sorry to hear about your girl. The mental trauma and the severity of the attack would be enough for ...
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| Golden Retriever only 3 puppies | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Our 6 yr golden went into labor yesterday and delivered only 3 puppies. She has had 1 litter before ...
A: Your female is 6 years old. That is getting up their in dog breeding years. If you are unsure if ...
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| dog birth | 5/4/2008 |
Q: My dog had a sac come out over 3 hrs ago and when she cleaned the sac there was no baby. She has ...
A: Occasionally a female will expel a water sac. Not to worry. Dogs whelp differently than humans. ...
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| Pug Mom and Puppies | 5/3/2008 |
Q: How long should mom Pug sleep with puppies in cage ?
A: Sleeping in a cage is never a good idea. They should be in a whelping box. In a cage there is ...
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| dog breading | 5/2/2008 |
Q: how often does the female release eggs? , does the amount of times they get together have anything ...
A: The female releases eggs every time she goes into season. So depending on your female, size, breed, ...
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| breeding | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have a female boxer in heat, I would like to breed her again and would like to do so with her son ...
A: Mother to son breeding doesn't always work. You are better off doing sire to daughter. The thing ...
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| defects in puppies jaws | 5/1/2008 |
Q: i have just been to the vets with my 7 beautiful puppies,(staffies)which are 7 weeks old, all are ...
A: It could be a hidden gene. With wry jaw what you get, is what you get. He could live a productive ...
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| jack russell overdue | 5/1/2008 |
Q: she's acting so strangely but stil no signs of pups.she's stayin in her box a lot and nesting but ...
A: The thing with counting the days is this. You have to know for certain when the eggs where ...
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| Pug dog first litter | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Our female pug is about 2 1/2 years old. She looks to be expecting her first litter of puppies. ...
A: Well the number of pups is in direct response to how many eggs the female releases. Could be 1 ...
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| defects in puppies jaws | 5/1/2008 |
Q: i have just been to the vets with my 7 beautiful puppies,(staffies)which are 7 weeks old, all are ...
A: Most people know bragnatism as it's more common name, wry jaw. This is the worst of the ...
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| Breeding my Bitch | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I was wondering when is the best time to breed my labrador. She is 7 months and just started her 1st ...
A: When she's fully mature. Wait until she's at least a year and a half. She has full structural ...
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| Weight | 5/1/2008 |
Q: How much should a seven week old Siberian Husky puppy weigh if the mother is 60lbs, 27 inches and ...
A: Are you sure they are pure and not mixed with a Malamute? Pups should be fed three times a day and ...
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| the stud and the bitch are together in a pen outside | 5/1/2008 |
Q: These two wonderful Labs have been with each other for two years, in a large pen.Should I bring her ...
A: I assume that she is pregnant. I firmly believe that pups should be born indoors. The female ...
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| Too young??? | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering if you could let me know how young is too young to have puppies? I have a 7 ...
A: I agree, she may be too young to handle it and some young mothers try and kill their pups or reject ...
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| pug | 5/1/2008 |
Q: i took my dog to the vet Saturday, to check her out about having her puppies, later on that day she ...
A: If the vet took x-rays and was able to see skeletal structures of pups then the pups would have to ...
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| breeding our boxer | 4/30/2008 |
Q: we have a 2 1/2 old female boxer and we getting a male boxer who is aroud 1 years could we mate them ...
A: Are either dog aggressive? Will both the male and female be tested for brucellois? Will you allow ...
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| Sheltie Breeding | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old Female Sheltie. We have tried to breed her naturally in the past. Yes she has ...
A: It's hard to tell because of their coats. Measure her waist and chest and keep track that way. ...
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| dog breeding | 4/29/2008 |
Q: tryd to breed my shiztshu bitch 2yrsold its her 10th day on heat she looks ready but stud cant enter ...
A: Have you done a internal on your female? Sometime there is an extra layer of skin around the vulva ...
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| my dog is in labor | 4/29/2008 |
Q: i dont no what else to do my dog has been pantting for 3 days and sounds like she has been pushing ...
A: When is her due date? Sounds like she could be in distress. You can insert clean fingers into ...
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| bredding age | 4/29/2008 |
Q: How old does a boxer male have to be to start breeding?
A: A male can start producing viable semen at 6 months old HOWEVER, because there is so many health ...
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| yorkie in heat | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a yorkie female who is almost 2 years old and in heat. I first saw blood Saturday. It is ...
A: Unless you do progesterone testing to know exactly when your female ovulates it's anyone's guess. ...
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| pregnant | 4/28/2008 |
Q: hi my little toy poodle just had her first heat do not want her to be pregnant i didnt let her and ...
A: It's normal for a bred female. Sounds like your female "hooked up". The only way to GUARANTEE not ...
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| boxer bred but not pregnant | 4/28/2008 |
Q: ok I have a 3 year old boxer who has been fully tested as has the male i bred her too. this was the ...
A: What days did you breed her on? Did you do a progesterone test prior to breeding? A viable male ...
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| Momma Lab | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a two year old chocolate lab who we intended to breed with our three year old male. He has ...
A: The thing is a female is born with all the eggs she is ever going to produce in her lifetime. A ...
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| my moodle just had a litter of four pups | 4/28/2008 |
Q: my pet maltese cross poodle had four pups last night i also own the dad of the pups he is a poodle ...
A: You female is being protective of her pups and should not have any other dogs around for at least 4 ...
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| dog breeding | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have a male choc lab and we are trying to breed him with another female choc lab. My lab is 3 ...
A: Because semen kind of trickles out of dogs so it's important to have a tie. Unfortunately the ...
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| mating when not on heat | 4/24/2008 |
Q: am puzzled. i have a gorgeous 10 month old tenterfield terrier cross jack Russell. she came on heat ...
A: She can only become pregnant when she's ovulating so when she's in heat. There is a number of ...
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| mating | 4/23/2008 |
Q: i'vlle looked all over ther web and i am still confused. I've read to let the dogs tie every 48 ...
A: A male has millions and millions of viable semen. A female has all the eggs she's ever going to ...
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| Chihuahua's 3rd day heat... | 4/22/2008 |
Q: My female Chihuahua had her heat recently on April 18th. I know the best breeding days are 9th, 11th ...
A: That is NEVER, EVER a good idea. Females won't stand for a tie to occur so early in her heat ...
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| Chihuahua | 4/22/2008 |
Q: My chihuahua recently had her puppies, 2 days to be exact, the problem is she lost 2 of her 3 ...
A: Since she's a smaller dog, stand her in the sink with warm water. Make sure the water covers her ...
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| my boxer pregnancy | 4/22/2008 |
Q: 5 yr old boxer. she was breed on feb 19th and is due tomorrow april 23rd. i noticed mucus the past ...
A: She could be carrying a small litter or higher up so that you may not tell how many pups to expect. ...
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| Puppy, Rickets???? | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have a british Bulldog puppy which I bred, at around 12 weeks she started showing signs of ...
A: The illness of Rickets is caused by the lack of calcium or vitamin D and affects the long leg bones. ...
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| doberman pincher | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Can you tel me how many ml of specially mixed milk to feed to a 3 day old doberman pincher and with ...
A: Every 2 hours around the clock by a feeding tube. It's important that the milk gets right into the ...
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| inexperienced male | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I have a male choc lab and we are trying to breed him with another female choc lab. My lab is 3 ...
A: Day 6 is too early, you want to bring them together starting day 9 for about 7 days. If she's not ...
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| dewormed | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I messed up my female maltese rabbies shot,she should of had it in March aound the 10th,By April 10 ...
A: If it was me, I would wait until after the female had her pups and built up her system before I gave ...
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| mating | 4/19/2008 |
Q: P lease could you tell me how long to leave my jack russell with a dog to mate as it is her first ...
A: You can breed her once a day until the female won't stand for a male any longer. (Usually between ...
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| dog is pregnant | 4/19/2008 |
Q: hey, i have a daschund who might be pregnant and she is very small. well she just went in heat and ...
A: A Daschund should have no problem birthing Chihuahua pups. Make sure you keep your female on a good ...
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| Pregnant Chihuahua | 4/17/2008 |
Q: First of all, I just want to give you a little information about my dog's background and ethics so ...
A: The thing with pregnancy is if you don't know for certain what day she ovulated you won't know for ...
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| dog breeding whelping | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I just bred my mineature schnauzer how can I know for sure that she will become pregnant.... I know ...
A: Were you told that by somebody who knew what they were talking about ...or was she an old wife? ...
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| dog breeding whelping | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I just bred my mineature schnauzer how can I know for sure that she will become pregnant.... I know ...
A: The female decides the number of pups as she is born with all the eggs she is going to have. Her ...
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| Breeding woes | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Our girl is a 4 year old Black Lab and this will be her first litter. She has been bleeding now for ...
A: Typically the blood starts to thin out and become a pinkish color. If she won't stand, put her on ...
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| Doberman Puppy 4 weeks old spine problem. | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a puppy out a litter of 8 that has a bump on her spine. she cannot walk properly, kinda like ...
A: The best case scenario is that she was stepped on or rolled over. The worse case, she has serious ...
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| Breeding --Llasa | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My 16 month old Llasa-Asia- is in heat and the vet says we have 1-10 days to have her mate and try ...
A: These questions should have been answered when you were considering her for breeding. If you are ...
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| Dog Breeding | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Joice: I have a beautiful 3.5 year old Shorthaired pointer. the first sighs of heat were on 22 ...
A: You may have missed it -- it's too soon to tell. We're the breeding natural? With a female like ...
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| Breeding | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a Boston Terrier who went into her 2nd heat. We bred her on the 11th day, but they did not ...
A: The 11th day may have been too early, especially if she didn't tie. If she was ovulating slightly ...
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| rejection of litter | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My dog had its litter 5 days ago now and she had 4 pups 2 boy and 2 girls we have been hand rearing ...
A: How old is your female? If she's a young female sometimes it takes awhile for the mothering ...
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| temp down for longer then 24 hours | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a pregnant Shiz-tuz whose temperature has been down since April 10 and it is now April 12 she ...
A: It's a good idea to record her normal temp (for future reference) when she's not in season and ...
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| Young male dog | 4/14/2008 |
Q: How young can a male dog be to get a female pregnant? My 8 week old dog is trying to mate my 16 week ...
A: At 8 weeks, it's a dominance issue and not a sexual one. And one that needs to be addressed ...
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| breeding | 4/14/2008 |
Q: and so has my children. i had a german shepherd for 10 years but she got cancer and died. then we ...
A: If you plan on becoming a breeder you want to make sure you have a great vet, can afford the cost of ...
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| Why does a dog eats a bone? | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Why does a dog eats a bone?
A: Why does a dog eat a glove, a pillow or a shoe? Some dogs will eat anything. If you want to give ...
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| Chihuahua weaning | 4/12/2008 |
Q: My 3yr old chihuahua had a litter of 6 puppies, no problems whelping. During the first 2 weeks she ...
A: Your answer could be in the possibility that she had three litters in a row. Her body and mind are ...
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| puggle pregnant | 4/12/2008 |
Q: my 11 month old puggle got pregnant accidently, although i took precautions to avoid it. she found ...
A: It's a personal choice, but if I had a young female getting to whelp her first litter, I'd be ...
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| poodle | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have a toy miniture bitch about 13 lbs and a male miniture 20lbs about 15in at shoulder would it ...
A: She should be over a year old by her second heat and depending on the female, if she is physical and ...
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| chihuahua breeding | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My female chi is in heat for third time..shes 2 years old. My male chi is almost 2. In the past he ...
A: You can put the crate side by side so that the male can smell the female but has no access to her. ...
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| 9 1/2 month malit-poo pregnant | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 1/2 mo. old Malti-poo. She started bleeding on March 10. She and my Malit-poo mated on ...
A: I would talk to your vet. A dog bred under a year old is too young and may reject the litter as ...
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| They tied | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I asked you so many I couldn't ask anymore on the others,lol...My 2 maltese finally tied,what I am ...
A: Oh those Old Wives Tales. Let's address those first, because they are fun. More breedings does not ...
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| Chihuahua weaning | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My 3yr old chihuahua had a litter of 6 puppies, no problems whelping. During the first 2 weeks she ...
A: Some females are just not all the keen on motherhood, and this is very typical of the small breeds ...
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| breeding | 4/10/2008 |
Q: how many times can i breed my dog ANSWER: Hi James Are we talking in a day or in her lifetime? ...
A: How many times has she been bred to date? Each female is different and you want to ensure that ANY ...
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| My female in heat | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I need help in breeding my maltese,she is on her 10th day of heat and yesterday with my male ,they ...
A: A tie is like a lock. He can't go anywhere. It's nature's way of ensure that his sperm makes it to ...
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| chihuahua breeding | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My female chi is in heat for third time..shes 2 years old. My male chi is almost 2. In the past he ...
A: It could be that a) she's just not ready to be bred or b) as a male, she's not her preference. What ...
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| Pregnant Lhasa | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My 11 months old female lhasa has refused eating since she mated 2 weeks ago, she is withdrawn, ...
A: That behavior is very common in a lot of females. They don't eat for a couple of days, or weeks and ...
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| ROTTWEILER | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have two female Rottweiler's one 5 never bred, one 8 never bred. One went in heat, then the other ...
A: 5 and 8 is just to old to be bred regardless the breed. It's hard on the female, the eggs are old ...
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| Labrador and Tie Out | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have my Lab on a heavy cable, 20' tie-out. I have since replaced the cable because twice my dog ...
A: In my opinion, those cables don't work with beans. What you need is a chain attached to a pole / ...
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| Dog doing wees in house | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Mmy little Isabellah keeps weeing in my daughters bedromms. She is a Maltese X Shi Tzu and was 2 ...
A: Personally, if I had a dog that did that, I would crate her at night and/or when I could supervise ...
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| Breeding Shit Tzu | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have two Shit Tzu's that are about 6 months old. They are both in great health and very happy. My ...
A: Of course the very best thing to do to ensure there is no unwanted pregnancy is to keep them ...
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| Shih tzu spot bleeding 5 weeks after whelping | 4/6/2008 |
Q: My shih tzu has occasional spot bleeding (Dark color,no odor) after walks since she hadher 1 st ...
A: It is common for a female to bleed for a few weeks after she whelps, especially if it was a ...
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| STUD PROBLEM!!!! | 4/2/2008 |
Q: "Hi, I have a cavalier stud dog , which is supposed to be mating with a maiden bitch who is 3 yrs ...
A: Could it be that in fact the female is not in heat? But having a "pre-heat" or split heat? I ...
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| dog breeding | 4/1/2008 |
Q: hi i mated my akita last wednesday she stood for the male they tied for about 20 mins i tried mating ...
A: ..or so my Momma is always telling me. It's very common for a female to stand once, get the deed ...
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| question about my dog | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 month old cretepoo I think she is in heat this morning My daughter went down to the ...
A: First you need to make her a whelping box. Give her a area where she can whelp her pups in peace ...
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| AI on Doberman bitch | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I had AI done on my Doberman bitch (as male wouldn't mate) using fresh sperm 5 days ago. I was just ...
A: Measure her chest (behind the front legs) and her stomach (above her hind legs). If she is pregnant ...
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| AI on Doberman bitch | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I had AI done on my Doberman bitch (as male wouldn't mate) using fresh sperm 5 days ago. I was just ...
A: How old is your female? If her cycle's are changing it could be an indication of a thyroid ...
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| Poodle Breeding Question | 3/31/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are thinking about breeding our poodle. We have several questions see below: 1) ...
A: The female determines the number of pups by the number of eggs she releases, it could be 1 or a ...
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| Poodle Breeding Question | 3/31/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are thinking about breeding our poodle. We have several questions see below: 1) ...
A: Each female is different and if you haven't bred this female before it may be tough to tell when she ...
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| breeding | 3/31/2008 |
Q: i have a english bull terrier bitch, she is 15 months old and is in her 3rd season.She is 8 days ...
A: Depending on when your female ovulates, it may still be too early. Typically you start taking a ...
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| female red nose pit bull | 3/30/2008 |
Q: how long after my female begins lactating before she gives birth?
A: What day is she? Lactating can begin a week or a few days prior to whelp. If the female is ...
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| Female bleeding after having puppies | 3/30/2008 |
Q: My dog just had puppies 2 days ago. Now she has a dark color discharge and as a slight odor, should ...
A: It could be that she still has either a retained pup or a placenta. She should have a shot of ...
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| breeding | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I would like to increase the chance of female pups over male pups. Do you have any advice to ...
A: You can try sacrificing a 100 pink marbles to Mable Amazon Goddess of All Things Girlie. It might ...
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| male dog won't penetrate female | 3/28/2008 |
Q: am breeding my staffie and have read some of the answers, but basically the male can't seem to get ...
A: It really depends on when your female ovulates. Some ovulate early in their heat, some in the ...
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| Is My Girl Producing enough Milk? | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Ok so about 2 weeks ago my 1 year old Husky girl had a litter of 5 full bred healthy pups(I know too ...
A: Any good quality food will do and mix it with the goat's milk (cow's milk is hard on puppies ...
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| Is My Girl Producing enough Milk? | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Ok so about 2 weeks ago my 1 year old Husky girl had a litter of 5 full bred healthy pups(I know too ...
A: It sounds like she is not mature enough to handle the litter and the pups may be hungry. What you ...
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| STUDDING OUT MY CAVALIER BOY | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I want to stud out my cavalier boy he is years old and is clear on all his tests including MVD my ...
A: With a difficult female, it's best to muzzle her and hold her for mounting. Have her stand across ...
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| Breeding | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Will breeding a 14 month female Labrador, have any effects on the puppies?? What kind if any! ...
A: It would really depend on the female. Before we do any breeding our females (and males) have to ...
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| breeding | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I've been told that I can breed my Siberian dame to her son and could possible produce a better ...
A: What you are considering is inbreeding. Which can be done with SUPERIOR dogs (regardless of the ...
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| GETTING A LITTLE WORRIED NOW! | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 2 1/2 YEAR OLD SHORKIE FEMALE SHE IS IN HER (ALMOST) 2 WEEK OF HEAT. MY MALE IS A YORKIE. ...
A: If she's at day 14 she may still be ready to be bred and the first few times were "practice". If ...
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| Male dog | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I am trying to breed my two inexperienced Dobermans. My girl is 12 days in today, and is playing ...
A: Sounds like your male just isn't interested, which happens. That could be a sign of a poor libido. ...
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| Boxer Breed | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My female boxer was due March 22, 2008, she still is not in labor. I took her temperature last night ...
A: Gestation can be from 60 to 72 days depending on when the female ovulated. Eggs take 7 days to ...
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| can i can i breed a blue merle with a red merle border collie? | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have a border collie cross rough collie (Cruz) he is a blue merle and i was wondering is there ...
A: Breeding merle is a crap shoot. When you double up on the merle gene you risk several health ...
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| Pit Bull | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I have a female Pit Bull that i want to breed. Please tell me everything I need to know to have a ...
A: Prior to breeding, you want to ensure your female is in top physical and mental health and as no ...
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| HELP!! | 3/24/2008 |
Q: OK WELL MY BOXER WENT INTO LABOR LAST NIGHT WELL THIS MORNING AT 2AM, THEN SHE HAD HER FIRST PUPPY ...
A: What you need to do is with clean fingers, insert your finger up into her vulva. If you can feel ...
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| best time for boxer dogs to get pregnant | 3/23/2008 |
Q: How do you know when your boxer is in heat, and when is the best time to breed them? My brindle ...
A: The best time to breed any female is when she's ovulating. What you want to do is start counting ...
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| westie | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I think my westie is pregnant. She has shown many of the signs.She should be about 60 days by now ...
A: Well as my momma always said..."it only takes one time". So you may not have seen them tie. The ...
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| Tail docking on Yorkies | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have 4 1 day old Yorkie puppies. What is the best way to dock your puppies tails yourself and how ...
A: I recommend banding as oppose to cutting. When you dock a tail by cutting, you have a chance of the ...
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| dachsaund has had vaginal | 3/19/2008 |
Q: my 4 yr mini dachsaund has had vaginal bleeding now for a little over two wks. I know they have ...
A: If she's not be spayed then I would say she's in heat. A heat cycle last about 21 days. With the ...
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| mother carrying pups around | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Our scottie(2years old) had 8 puppies 6 days ago.We made her a whelping box and set it up in a spare ...
A: It's common for females to carry their pups and move them to a "safer" location. What she is ...
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| Split Heat...???? | 3/19/2008 |
Q: My female's first heat was in Aug '07. She is a havanese. She went into heat again in Dec. '07. ...
A: It is possible that she can be ovulating. What some call a split heat can really be a "pre-heat". A ...
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| Stopping antibiotics, when can pups nurse | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I got very concerned when I saw my dog's back breast very swollen and looked a bit lumpy. I massaged ...
A: Clavamox is good, it will clear her up and 250 mg will not adversely effect the litter or the milk. ...
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| Stopping antibiotics, when can pups nurse | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I got very concerned when I saw my dog's back breast very swollen and looked a bit lumpy. I massaged ...
A: Mastitis is very common in lactating females. Depending on the dosage of the antibiotic (it should ...
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| Split Heat...???? | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My female's first heat was in Aug '07. She is a havanese. She went into heat again in Dec. '07. ...
A: The progesterone levels should be above 6, optimally 9 prior to breeding. Have you had your male ...
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| Breeding Shih Tzu | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I was wondering at what age should I start breeding My Female Shih Tzu. She is on the smaller side ...
A: It's important to see how your female develops. She will come in again in approximately 6 - 7 ...
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| Female Newfie acceptance of Male - Part 2 | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Joyce, Well I took her to the breeders that weekend, 3 days after first blood. And she was better ...
A: Maidens can be harder to mate the first time. It helps to hold the male in place until a tie ...
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| Newborn yorkie | 3/5/2008 |
Q: What should we feed a newborn yorkie three weeks old? ANSWER: Where is the mother? Ideally a pup ...
A: Pabulum is just baby pabulum available anywhere. She has to be fed 4 to 5 times a day! And must not ...
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| MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A FEMALE SCHNAUZER THAT HAS BEEN ALTERED, BUT RECENTLY ADOPTED 2 MORE FROM A SCHNAUZER ...
A: It really depends on what people are looking for. If you are breeding companion animals that will ...
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| Pregnant or not? | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Siberian Husky who I bred for the first time on Jan 28th. She and the male only ...
A: Larger breeds can be harder to detected because they have more places to hide the pups. I prefer ...
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| over due???? | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have a quick question, can a dog be over due and still go on to have health babies? And how long ...
A: Try inserting your clean fingers inside, she may have a pup stuck. If she's usually and outside dog ...
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| breeding/trainning ect. | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have a few Questions about breeding and trainning. First of all my breed of choice is a Pug. I ...
A: You can't show altered dogs. Dogs must be intact. Handling classes are pretty much standard across ...
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| female chihuahua | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Can a female chihuahua go into heat with out bleeding cause when i touch her back like toward her ...
A: Some female are lighter bleeders and/or keep themselves very clean so you may not have noticed the ...
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| whelping | 2/27/2008 |
Q: .. I have a Chihuahua who is pregnant.. I started taking her temp this past friday and she is now on ...
A: We never use the temp as a guide, because a) you have to know what is normal for your female when ...
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| is the breed fit for young children | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I am currently looking at a small foxterrier mixed with a mini daschund and I wanted to see if the ...
A: Dog breeds are a personal choice and any breed can make a wonderful companion with proper ...
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| season | 2/27/2008 |
Q: bleeding is not that haevy
A: A season usually last for 21 plus days. A week of swelling, a week or two of bleeding, and then she ...
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| over due???? | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have a quick question, can a dog be over due and still go on to have health babies? And how long ...
A: The thing is if she was bred on the 23rd (or 24th) and see didn't ovulated until the 26th, you could ...
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| Breed shih tzu | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My two year old shih tzu is on day 14 of heat. She refuses to allow the male to attempt mating. She ...
A: Do you know if your female ovulates early or late? Also if she is not allowing the male to mount, ...
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| Pups cry while nursing | 2/25/2008 |
Q: The litter of 6 is 6 days old. Over the weekend,I noticed that they creid alot during the nursing ...
A: It sounds like they are getting more air and not enough nutrients. I would rotate the litter, give ...
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| castrated st bernard | 2/25/2008 |
Q: should my male castrated st bernard be locking onto my female st bernard who is in season ?
A: Depends on how he was neutered. Castration is the removal of both testicles. When a male is ...
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| Breeding | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a male yorkie who is unable to penetrate my female. He is not too small and is right there ...
A: Hold the female across your lap. Bring the male around to the business end and encourage him to ...
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| Blue male | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a mate for my silver girl. I was thinking of using a blue dog. What sort of colours ...
A: For your silver girl, what color where her parents and grandparents? When considering a breeding ...
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| my pom *cookie* | 2/23/2008 |
Q: we seen an ad in the paper for a small dog, we called the number, and we picked him up. Right now we ...
A: We always recommend a crate and use them and start training puppies in them as young as 4 weeks. A ...
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| Female Newfie acceptance of Male | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I read the past post on an issue that is exactly the same issue I am experiencing. During the past 2 ...
A: That helps. We have one stud that none of the females like or prefer. Some females are just like ...
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| Is he to young? | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 6th month old male pomeranian and a 2 year old female pomeranian in heat,they have locked 3 ...
A: I am of the opinion, that it is never prudent to breed at a young age, and that it is short-sighted ...
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| Whelping Problems | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Have a female chihuahua who has been in labor since 11:00 a.m. She was having trouble, and not ...
A: WOW --- did all the pups survive? Oxytocin should be given in moderation as what it does is ...
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| getting dogs to mate. | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old lab male who has not mated before. The female is about 4 and has not mated ...
A: Typically a female has a dark red discharge then it tapers to a pink. Usually that is the end before ...
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| BOXER SHOULD BE DUE SOON | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A TWO YEAR OLD BOXER WHO SHOULD HAVE PUPPIES AROUND THE 21ST OF THIS MONTH. THIS WILL BE HER ...
A: There's always "a chance". However, if you want to know for certain the approximate number of pups ...
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| heat | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Our Boston terrier is obviously in heat,her 2nd,there appearsto be a pink orb protruding from her ...
A: That is not normal, nor do you want to have that trait in your breeding program. What she has is a ...
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| getting dogs to mate. | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old lab male who has not mated before. The female is about 4 and has not mated ...
A: It still may be early for the female. Is she flagging the male at all? Keep bringing them ...
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| breeding at 14 months old | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have an Olde English Bulldogge that should be going into her 2nd heat this April. She turned 1 in ...
A: You can send me pictures (front, side, back) that way I can determine pasterns, hocks, bite, skin ...
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| breeding at 14 months old | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have an Olde English Bulldogge that should be going into her 2nd heat this April. She turned 1 in ...
A: It really depends on the female. How mature she is, her health, who you plan on breeding her to. ...
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| My 8yr old boxer is pregnant | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My boxer Cinnamon is 8yrs old and accidentally got bred to my chocolate labrador she is on her 16th ...
A: First I would get her OFF the puppy chow. Any puppy food is higher in fat and protein, this in ...
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| overdue corgi | 2/12/2008 |
Q: i have a 5 yr old Welsh Corgi and we bred her at the end of nov. she had a successful tie on ...
A: What is it about waiting for puppies (two legged or four legged) that make a normally sane and even ...
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| my pug/pigese mix | 2/11/2008 |
Q: My Twinkie is 3 and she was with a friend's pug while she was bleeding for about a hour (I was ...
A: No stupid or dumb questions Tamara -- so not even to worry! Any signs of pregnancy before 50 days ...
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| scared woman | 2/11/2008 |
Q: ok i have a female Chihuahuas and she is very much pregnant the first time she got hit was DEC 15 ...
A: It's common and expected for her mucus plug to start draining a few days to a week prior to whelp. ...
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| german sheperd pup whelping | 2/10/2008 |
Q: shes a very quiet dog and she whelps/cries if you touch her in some places.we are being as gentle as ...
A: Sometimes it can take a couple of days for a timid dog to become accustomed to their new ...
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| Nursing Dam | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I have a two year old Boxer who has whelped her first litter. The litter was born two days ago. She ...
A: Congrats on your new litter. It's very normal not to want to leave her pups. It's best to leave ...
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| Yorky pregnant?? | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I had bn trying to keep them apart (obviously not hard enough!) and im sure my girl pregnant, Her ...
A: If she was bred around the first of January (give or take) She would be due closer to the end of ...
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| behavior | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Our cocker spaniel is a female,not neautered,and we are concerened about ehr behavior.She drags her ...
A: Dragging her butt -- I would have her anal glands expressed. She is probably impacted and is in some ...
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| How long does labor last | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My westie has been in labor for at least 6 hours and i have not had a chance to get her to my vet ...
A: It could be the trauma of the move making her more nervous and bringing the onset of whelp. 6 ...
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| 5 month dashound | 2/4/2008 |
Q: my 5 month old dashound just recently started to stir her food if you will with her nose. She seems ...
A: I would think she looking for the good stuff. Small dogs can be picky eaters, you can change up her ...
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| breeding saint bernards | 2/4/2008 |
Q: ..The male saint bernard doesn't seem to be mounting the female high enough to get into her.....he ...
A: Is he a young male? Because sometimes over eager or young males need some help reaching the target. ...
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| Breeding | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have a chihuahua that I am going to breed she is about a year and 5 months.I know some about the ...
A: It sounds like you have a good game plan. Exercise with good long periods of stress free rest are ...
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| regarding an different question | 2/1/2008 |
Q: i asked you a question about my rat terrier a couple weeks ago about if terriers have trouble ...
A: It is absolutely okay, and even encourage to feed her a good quality puppy food. Heart, kidney ...
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| regarding an different question | 2/1/2008 |
Q: i asked you a question about my rat terrier a couple weeks ago about if terriers have trouble ...
A: The problem is not with the female but the pups. Which can in turn be a problem for a female will ...
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| dog's weight | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 yr old pembrooke male Corgi. Beautiful, healthy, well behaved little dog. I have been ...
A: You know dogs are like people, some are little "fluffier" than others. My mom has a pug that is 42 ...
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| mis-judged length of 1st season | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 8 month old cross Chihuahua/Yorkie/pom. I have kept my male cross dog (Shitzu/Bhi.fise)away ...
A: It is a personal decision one that you have to base on experience, health of your female, and your ...
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| yorkies on heat | 1/30/2008 |
Q: i have a female and male yorkie,female on heat she is 3yrs old,she is caged from male who is 18mths ...
A: Don't feel stupid...most people ask what the females symptoms are and forget about the poor male. ...
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| weather to deliver early | 1/30/2008 |
Q: my problem is she is due on a sunday, so do I leave her a day over til monday or take them 2 days ...
A: A planned c-section is always the better route to go. Before you decide anything. Did you witness ...
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| number of puppies | 1/30/2008 |
Q: My mini schnauzer is in heat and we are mating her with our male mini schnauzer....My mother-in-law ...
A: No it doesn't really matter, although you will exhaust your dogs.... which is not a good thing. ...
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| number of puppies | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My mini schnauzer is in heat and we are mating her with our male mini schnauzer....My mother-in-law ...
A: 6 is a nice round number, although I'm not sure how you came to that number? And your mother-in-law ...
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| Pregnancy | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have about a one year old chihuahua and its her first heat and she and my friends dog got stuck ...
A: First off, what breed of dog is your friends dog? If it's larger than your female (and depending on ...
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| Dashound pup | 1/29/2008 |
Q: my dashound pup is 5 months old.however he is not so playful and wants to sleep all the time.He is ...
A: First I would question the dog food he's on. Some dogs can process the preservatives in the and ...
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| question about my dog | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 month old cretepoo I think she is in heat this morning My daughter went down to the ...
A: It only takes one time and there is a very good chance that she took. There are always a higher ...
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| St.Bernard Puppies | 1/28/2008 |
Q: My sister's St.Bernard just had her first litter of puppies yesterday. She had 10 with only 5 ...
A: Typically breeders expect puppy deaths, especially in the first 72 hours. The biggest killer of ...
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| Pregnant dog | 1/27/2008 |
Q: my pregnant dog has a string of discharge after peeing. I thought she was due early next month but ...
A: If she's due within the next 2 weeks, it is all normal. Make sure you have a whelping box or area ...
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| Bitch in labour | 1/26/2008 |
Q: is it possible that she might still have more to come on her due date??? ANSWER: Hi Tara The funny ...
A: Don't be sorry :) that's what we're here for. Could it be that the male has a low grade infection? ...
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| Bitch in labour | 1/26/2008 |
Q: is it possible that she might still have more to come on her due date??? ANSWER: Hi Tara The funny ...
A: A male can produce literally MILLIONS of viable semen per ejaculations. And it's been ...
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| Bitch in labour | 1/26/2008 |
Q: is it possible that she might still have more to come on her due date???
A: The funny thing about going into labor "early" is that unless you've done progesterone testing, how ...
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| mating problem pit bulls | 1/26/2008 |
Q: We have two pit bulls, a female and a male. The female has been in heat for almost two weeks now. ...
A: Trust me, the kindest thing you can do is separate them. If your male is older and overweight, ...
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| dog breeding | 1/25/2008 |
Q: We have a Female Chihuahua who is about 8 months old. My parents have a male Chihuahua that we ...
A: Small dogs are harder to detect when they come into heat. Some are cleaner and the blood droplets ...
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| rat terriers and whelping | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old female rat terrier that i breed and im pretty sure that shes pregnant. she goes ...
A: Most of the Terrier breeds can just pop out their pups without much effort or complication. You do ...
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| 8 mo chihuahua / 1st heat | 1/25/2008 |
Q: My brother-in-law (try as he might) could not keep their 6 month male and 8 mo female chihuahua ...
A: It's important to allow dogs to finish the mating process once it happens. A) you can seriously ...
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| Lhasa Apso First Litter | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My lhasa apso is almost two years old and just had her first litter about 30 hours ago. Two out of ...
A: Congratulations! There is nothing sweeter or more scary than new pups. The first 72 hours are ...
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| puppies eating | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Our Golden had puppies on New Years Day! This is our first litter, and I am unsure when these pups ...
A: The pups can start solids at three weeks. Started with a good brand of canned dog food (that's the ...
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| first and second heat? | 1/24/2008 |
Q: ...becuz a family is moving and i am trying to figure out what age she is...they said she's been in ...
A: Are the scratches due to mange? If you dogs are showing any signs of skin irritations, I wouldn't ...
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| Boxer Breeding | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have a five year old female boxer and I have considered breeding her. How would I know if she is ...
A: You won't know for certain if a section is required, although Boxers are one of the bully breeds ...
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| Are Puppies Ok??? | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old Shih Tzu who is 54 days pregnant today. She is having two puppies (according to ...
A: That's a tough call. I'm not convinced that "feeling the pups move" is most accurate way to ...
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| First season | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have never had a dog before but she has been a dream (almost!) I think she has come into her first ...
A: Lock her in the closet. And if that won't work, that's frowned upon by some :), keep all the males ...
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| whelping | 1/23/2008 |
Q: what is the temp of a dog ready to whelp is it 98? also she has been panting heavy all night but has ...
A: Well each dog is different. The temp usually fluctuates it will rise and drop within a few degrees. ...
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| dog breeds | 1/23/2008 |
Q: What breed of dog is good around small children?
A: There are lots of breeds that are great with children. But it is mostly dependant on how they are ...
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| first and second heat? | 1/23/2008 |
Q: ...becuz a family is moving and i am trying to figure out what age she is...they said she's been in ...
A: They can go into a "pre-heat" which is swelling about a month before they go into a full blown ...
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| chita, female chihuahua | 1/23/2008 |
Q: chita is 6 years old(8-10-2001)and in 2003 we received a male chihuahua, Techichi. She has never ...
A: As a female ages their season changes. If she is bleeding more heavily and more often that is a ...
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| olde english bulldogge breeding | 1/22/2008 |
Q: how many times can you breed a female olde english bulldogge
A: Every female is different and should be taken on a individual basis. The female should be in top ...
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| my pug/pigese mix | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My Twinkie is 3 and she was with a friend's pug while she was bleeding for about a hour (I was ...
A: My Momma always said it only takes one time. HOWEVER, she has to be fertile. Ovulation occurs ...
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| my pug/pigese mix | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My Twinkie is 3 and she was with a friend's pug while she was bleeding for about a hour (I was ...
A: So are you saying she just started bleeding, or she was bleeding after she spent time with the ...
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| male pug | 1/21/2008 |
Q: how can i make a male pug breed if he never bred before he acts like he dont know what he is doing
A: How old is he? A young inexperience male sometimes takes longer to mature. You can hold the female ...
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| first litter | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have a jack russell at what age will she be too old to have a first litter?
A: It would depend on her physical condition. It's always a good idea to wait until a female is older, ...
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| breeding a akc to apr | 1/21/2008 |
Q: i wanted to know if you can breed dachshund male akc to a female that is apr and still get a good ...
A: If you are breeding dogs to make money, you may want to consider a paper route. Once you factor ...
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| Is she pregnant??? | 1/21/2008 |
Q:
A: She has to be in heat to be bred. That's a given. If she's wasn't/not in heat and your male is ...
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| sprayed female still sexually active | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old lab mix, she had not been spayed when I adopted her at 2.5 years. I had her ...
A: Once a female has been spayed, that's it. She shouldn't experience another season, and so not be ...
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| Pregnant Female Question | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew of any home type herbs, Or vitamins I can buy that will make My female ...
A: Wrong about the worms. If you buy your meat at a grocery store or a butcher it is federal ...
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| Should i be expecting or not? | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have a dachshund, she is 8 months old, and my next door neighbor has a male dachshund that is i ...
A: First off, 8 months is young for a pup to become a mother. It's important for a female to be ...
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| does size matter when mating? | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Greetings! I have a toy female poodle that is trying to mate with a slightly bigger male. They ...
A: Like my Momma always said... it only takes one time. Breeders usually bring a pair together over ...
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| Pregnant pug - threatened misscarridge | 1/19/2008 |
Q: My pug is just four weeks pregnant. She has just had a discharge. I took her to the vet who ...
A: You can try complete and absolute bed rest. What that means is keep her in a crate. My question ...
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| too young to have puppies? | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I caught my 8 month old labrador/collie x bitch with my I 9 year old collie x dog. This is the start ...
A: A female under a year old is young. At that age she isn't fully developed mentally or physically. ...
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| does size matter when mating? | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Greetings! I have a toy female poodle that is trying to mate with a slightly bigger male. They ...
A: Sit yourself on the floor and place your female across your lap. Use your knees to lower and raise ...
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| puppy worms | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I just got a 5-week puppy -- with a bad case of worms. What should I do?
A: Worms are very common ind dogs. They can lay dormant in the muscles and tissues of a female. When ...
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| Dog Mating? | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I have 2, 2 year old dogs. I want them to breed. The female stands and the male mounts her, but he ...
A: To ensure a sizable litter a lock is required. If they are kept together 24/7, it could be they ...
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| tempurture | 1/15/2008 |
Q: 1 but today it is between 99.6 and 99.4 is this normal she is not eating her own food but she is ...
A: Cow's milk is never a good idea. It causes diarrhea, which in turn can cause dehydration. Take the ...
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| Olde English Billdogge breeders reputation | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find anyone that may have purchased,or has any information about a dog breeder I ...
A: That breaks my heart as we have been breeding Oldes for years and LOVE the breed. You can contact ...
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| Loss of appetite | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My dog is almost 3 years old and is pregnant for the first time. She was bred on Dec 21/07. For the ...
A: As with females of the two legged variety, sometimes pregnant females are just off what they ...
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| Yorkie mating | 1/14/2008 |
Q: We have a 14 month old female yorkie. She is in heat and we are trying to mate her with a 2 year old ...
A: Sounds like she's a dominant female. Humping is about dominance not sex. The male you picked may ...
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| Chihuahua Pregnancy | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My Sister's Chihuahua fell and went into labor early,she had three puppies,2nd litter,and they all ...
A: My question would be ....why did she lose the second litter? Was she not healthy, was she bred back ...
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| dog breeding | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I have a six month old puppy and the mother went into heat again. I have never seen them mate, but ...
A: She could be bred by her female. A male can produce viable semen at 6 months. It may not be the ...
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| 8 week old boxer puppy | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I am getting an 8 week old boxer puppy. How much should she way approximately? Also, the breeder ...
A: It's very common for a pup to feel anxious and distressed once it leaves it's littermates. The ...
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| Pregnancy question | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I have two German Shepherd dogs and was wondering what age should they be able to breed at? ANSWER: ...
A: To name just a few... Hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and other joint and skeletal problems, ...
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| Pregnancy question | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I have two German Shepherd dogs and was wondering what age should they be able to breed at?
A: German Shepherds are prone to cryporchidism (one testie) and very common in the breed. So before you ...
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| Chihuahua breeding! | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions to ask you about breeding my Chihuahua, I have a 3 month old female ...
A: False First your female vulva will swell and she will start bleeding. Typically you count from the ...
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| Chihuahua breeding! | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions to ask you about breeding my Chihuahua, I have a 3 month old female ...
A: 1. A female should have experienced at least her second heat. Each female is different so you want ...
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| dog breeding | 1/11/2008 |
Q: i have a 3 year old springer who was mated in her last season and didnt fall pregnant but has a ...
A: Do you know when she ovulates? Personally, we have one female that ovulates at day 9 and one that ...
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| dog breeding | 1/11/2008 |
Q: i have a 3 year old springer who was mated in her last season and didnt fall pregnant but has a ...
A: False pregnancy's are hard to predict and determine as all the hormones, signs and changes are the ...
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| Bleeding | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 yr old minature dashchund whom we bred in Sept 2007. She had 5 healthy puppies 11/21. ...
A: Arnica is available at any health store. It's just a herb that helps in the healing of internal ...
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| Bleeding | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 yr old minature dashchund whom we bred in Sept 2007. She had 5 healthy puppies 11/21. ...
A: It all sounds common, some females take a little longer to heal. You can give her a some arnica to ...
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| Shih Tzu Pregnancy Question | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding my 2 yr old shih tzu. I'm hoping you can help. She went into heat and ...
A: It could be that she was bred to early in her season however, I find just feeling around for pups ...
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| false pregancy | 1/9/2008 |
Q: i work at a kennnel that breeds dogs. we have chi to labs. during the month of dec we had 24 dogs ...
A: I have a personal and moral issues with puppy mills. I'm of the opinion that a puppy mill can be a ...
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| my stud does the ol switch aro0 with my bitch | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Mr.Snuggles is my stud who will be 3yo & Miss Maizy will be 2 in a month. Miss Maizy tries to stay ...
A: Sit on the floor and place your female across your lap. Make sure she is straddling your legs. ...
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| Heat Cycles | 1/8/2008 |
Q: My toy poodle whelped 3 puppies Dec. 11th. Everything went fine. How soon would we expect her next ...
A: Did she expel all the placenta's and pups expected? She should be finished bleeding by now. If you ...
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| stud won't mount my poodle in heat | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My toy poodle i sin heat & is totally giving herself to male 5 yr old dog, but the stud will not ...
A: Where is she in her heat cycle? If she's early the male won't bother to mount until she's ovulating. ...
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| my yorkie aren't showing any signs | 1/4/2008 |
Q: my yorkie went into heat on dec 7th..i brought her to the breeder on the 11th..which was just for ...
A: Your "breeder" should know better. If day 1 was the 7th, that would make the 11th day 4. A female ...
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| panting after whelping | 1/4/2008 |
Q: i have just had my baby girl deliver 6 beautiful puppies yesterday , she is a shih-tzu /poodle cross ...
A: When she delivered did she expel a placenta for each pup and did she expel the after birth? It ...
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| shih tzu close to whelping day! :) | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I've been monitoring her temp. for the last week. She has developed some little dark spots on her ...
A: A fluctuation in temp is common and no signs of worry. The dark spots could be just the markings ...
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| what is this | 1/3/2008 |
Q: i have a pitbull that has never been bred . she has a thing in her vagina it's red when she's ...
A: Pyometra can only be treated by doing a spay on the female. There is a 100% chance that she will ...
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| what is this | 1/3/2008 |
Q: i have a pitbull that has never been bred . she has a thing in her vagina it's red when she's ...
A: To formulate an answer I need more information. Does it look like a balloon? Or part of her insides? ...
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| breeding | 1/3/2008 |
Q: If a female pitbull and a male chihuahua breed will the puppies survive?
A: The male couldn't possibly breed the female without assistance (A.I.) There's no reason to think ...
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| Split heat? Pregnancy | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I recently got a 1 1/2 year old chihuahua. I was informed she might have been bred on nov 8th or the ...
A: What day in her cycle did they breed her? If they breed her too early, she would be receptive but ...
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| poodle mix pregnancy | 12/29/2007 |
Q: my poodle is about 3 years old and she got "tied" three days one time each day on the 8th 9th and ...
A: Where was she in her season when you bred her, in terms of days? Light brown could be just the ...
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| blue silver chihuahua | 12/27/2007 |
Q: What are the chances of a Blue Silver purebred female chihuahua welping a blue silver puppy? Thanks ...
A: You still haven't said what colors the dam/sire for generations are on either side. Silver is not ...
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| Interbreeding | 12/26/2007 |
Q: My partner's sister has a Patterdale cross puppy, which is a male and we think it might have been ...
A: Interbreeding should only been done by experienced breeders that understand and are knowledgeable of ...
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| biting | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 11 weeks old English bulldog.Its a girl.Her name is Izzie. She is really intelligent she ...
A: When she bites you have to correct her immediately. You can give her a stern "NO!" and put her in ...
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| weird heat cycle | 12/26/2007 |
Q: My golden seems to be having a strange heat cycle, I have been checking her often since my other ...
A: Typically a female won't bleed for three weeks. The bleeding can last 3, 4 or up to 10 days. With ...
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| pregnancy | 12/25/2007 |
Q: My dog had one puppy two days ago. she is a pit bullwho actually bred wit my beagle. we where not ...
A: It is possible to have only one pup. 2 days is a long time to go between pups without being in ...
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| i dont know | 12/24/2007 |
Q: My female pitbull was not spayed and was around a male pitbull that was about 4 months, he mounted ...
A: When was your female mounted and did they get a tie? It is very common for females to experience ...
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| Min Pin and her heat | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Sorry to bother you, if you cannot or do not know thank you for trying to answer. My question is I ...
A: Small dogs are harder to detect. But dogs that spend a large portion of their times indoor ...
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| Chihuahua Pregancy | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I thought that my 2 Chihuahuas were to young to mate?well On Black Friday they got stuck together My ...
A: That's a big misconception of dog owners. A female can breed on her first heat and a male can ...
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| Bull Terrier Due to Delivery Puppies in Jan. 2008 | 12/22/2007 |
Q: We are new at this: I need advise on how to prepare, problems that might occur, etc. I've heard ...
A: First thing you have to do is remember to breathe. If you are nervous and stressed, that will ...
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| 4 week pit bull puppies | 12/21/2007 |
Q: My little American pit bull got locked up with our lab and chow mix. He is about 135 lb dog and she ...
A: You want to socialize the pups and stimulate them immediately. With the mixes of breeds you may ...
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| Follow-up question | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Ms. Crierie, Me again! I sent you a question last week about our new puppies, thanks for the quick ...
A: A whelping box works best for new pups. It's very common for mothers to suffocate their pups. If ...
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| pregnant golden | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Our Golden Retrievers first tied November 1st. In the past week, she is obviously bigger to us, and ...
A: What seems odd is that the vet wouldn't know that calcification of the bones happens at about day 50 ...
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| behavior | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have a male yorkie, 18 months, who I have had since 5 months. He has always been Mr Independence! ...
A: Typical male, they can be so demanding. LOL. Actually, it is typical of a male to be overly ...
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| colors in Poodles | 12/18/2007 |
Q: we have a true red St. poodle who is about to have puppies. She was breed with a sable St. The ...
A: Red brindle may show up then. The dark colors, brindle and blacks, and the dominant colors. But ...
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| Behaviors of dog after birth | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Ms. Crierie, Our 2 yr. old pitbull gave birth to six puppies on Thursday, the 13th of December. ...
A: Were all the placenta's, after birth and pups accounted for? If she has retained anything she may ...
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| new puppies | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Mommy dog doesn't seem to have any milk. I went and got milk suppliment and bottles but I am not ...
A: When did the female whelp? Sometimes it takes a day or two for the milk to come down. And pups can ...
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| My Dog | 12/12/2007 |
Q: My Dog Rufus and my cat Rascal seemed to be hittin the skins alot. I only have two animals and just ...
A: Am I too understand that your cat and dog are "doing it?". At this time, interspecies breeding is ...
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| Maltese tied with 2 different Male Maltese | 12/12/2007 |
Q: is there a problem with my female Maltese? I kept my male Maltese away while I breed my female with ...
A: I would split the difference and count the 10th of December as day 1. It takes 7 days for a eggs to ...
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| pregnant dog | 12/12/2007 |
Q: My 10 month old puggle is 53 days pregnant and hasn't eat'n other than a couple bites for 2 days now ...
A: When feeding puppy food to a expecting female, the pups tend to grow larger which can cause ...
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| pregnant dog | 12/12/2007 |
Q: My 10 month old puggle is 53 days pregnant and hasn't eat'n other than a couple bites for 2 days now ...
A: A dog won't starve themselves, she could just be feeling off. Make sure that you do not have her on ...
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| false pregnancy/or losing litter | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I was told my dog was preg.at day 28.Day 57 i noticed some discharge just dried on her.I took her ...
A: Did you do x-ray's or ultrasound? X-rays aren't accurate until after calcification of bones occur ...
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| breeding my yr old jack russell | 12/12/2007 |
Q: iwas wondering if when the female is bleeding ,does that mean shes ready to mate and also will it ...
A: The season's work in three stages. First the vulva will swell, then the female will bleed, then she ...
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| Feeding, Training | 12/11/2007 |
Q: My Chihuahua gave birth to 4 gorgeous puppies on Nov. 15, so they are almost a month old. First, ...
A: The pups can start on puppy food any time. You can do a mixture of kibble with either goats milk, ...
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| my first litter | 12/10/2007 |
Q: i am hearing conflicting things about heat lamps and heating pads, which is better and with the heat ...
A: Heat lamps are fine, but they have to be low enough to cast the heat over the pups and not overheat ...
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| Breeding Difficulties | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a male and female german shepherd. This is our second time to try and breed them. The first ...
A: Some males take a little time to figure out how exactly the whole process works. If your pair are ...
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| WIll my dog die>? | 12/10/2007 |
Q: My is pregant and we have had her for about 11 years, Will she die during labor? She is a ...
A: You have a 11 year old female that is due? Is this her first litter? What did she mate with? What ...
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| MY FEMALE IN HEAT, MALE NOT LOCKING | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a male poodle (6) and a female maltipoo (5) who I breed once a year. She came into heat more ...
A: It could be that she's just not ready. As the female ages her cycle will change. If she is still ...
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| whelping my chihuahua | 12/9/2007 |
Q: how do i whelp the chihuahua and what will i need i don't know what to do if its a c-section or in ...
A: How big was the male that you bred your female too? If he was a larger dog then you may want to ...
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| pregnant dog | 12/9/2007 |
Q: My staffordshire bull terrier dog is 7 weeks pregnant and has just started loosing green dishcharge ...
A: It is typical before a female whelps that she her plug starts to discharge. It can be clear, have a ...
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| boxer | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old boxer and she only had one tie. If it took she would be due on dec. 26. My ...
A: Where was she in her season when the tie occurred? If she wasn't near ovulation, she won't be ...
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| breeding | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old CKC registered toy poodle. My 78 yr old father wants me to let my male puppy ...
A: If you are doing only one breeding, you want to ensure that you male is at top physical peak and ...
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| breeding boxer | 12/8/2007 |
Q: My male dog will mount and get in but will not lock up with the bitch. Last time she was in heat ...
A: You need to hold him in place. Once he mounts the female, guide him in and hold him in place until ...
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| 9month old yorkie | 12/8/2007 |
Q: i found my 9month female old yorkie stuck together with my 21month old male yorkie is she going to ...
A: The first heat is young to breed a female, although little dogs mature quicker than larger breeds. ...
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| just had pups | 12/8/2007 |
Q: My siberian husky just had 6 pups today. When will she want to eat?
A: If she ate the after birth and placenta of each pup, she'll be full up. She also eats everything ...
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| false pregnancy? | 12/7/2007 |
Q: when a dog has a false pregnancy does their vulva still stay swollen?
A: I have seen some females that have experienced false pregnancy and their vulva never goes back and ...
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| My Pitt Bull Dame is 3 years old | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Not sure How I can put this. Would it be possible that my pit may be impregnated by two males? ...
A: Don't be too hard on yourself, it happens. And it's common practice and not unheard of by some ...
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| breeding | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I train and breed german shepherdsand I have a femalethat is going to be three. My question is is ...
A: Three is a perfect age. It gave you the opportunity to tell if she would have any inherent traits ...
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| how much longer | 12/7/2007 |
Q: my female pit was breed with my male pit on october 5th and about 6 days later by a stray as she was ...
A: Sounds like she's just being cranky, which happens. It's 63 days from ovulation, so it could be ...
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| dog breeding | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Joyce.. I have a question about breeding my dacshounds. My male acts like he cant reach her. He is ...
A: Are your males experienced? Day 6 is still kind of early for ovulation. Most breeders start on day ...
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| Whelping my mini schnauzer | 12/6/2007 |
Q: First timer! I have a few questions. First, how big a whelping box does my mini schnauzer need? ...
A: For a Mini Schnauzer I would use a 4 x 4 |
