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| Older dog being bullied by new dog. | 11/7/2009 | Patti |
Q: I'm writing as I'm a little concerned about my 9 year old golden retriever. Six weeks ago we got a ...
A: Your older dog may come alive around other dogs, but a puppy is a whole other animal, so to speak. A ...
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| pregnant dog | 11/7/2009 | Karen Brittan |
Q: I have a dog that I got about 4 weeks ago well I didn't know it but she is pregnant. I'm a little ...
A: Most of them will quit eating just before labor starts, so I expect that delivery will be starting ...
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| Dog poophing in crate | 11/7/2009 | Labman |
Q: What do i do!!!! i have a Yorkie he's 2 yrs old i have had him for about 1 yr 1/2 over all he has ...
A: I would start with a visit to the vet. If the vet doesn't find anything, it could be a difficult ...
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| Dog Labor | 11/7/2009 | Patti |
Q: I know you get tons of these questions so I am sorry :( I have a Boxer that is currently pregnant. ...
A: It's quite possible your dog is at 56 days, and not at 62 days as you've estimated. Conception can ...
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| appropriate mother dog behavior with her pups | 11/7/2009 | Nancy Perry |
Q: I have a American Bulldog named Sara who will be 4 yrs. old on Christmas. She gave birth to her ...
A: Melissa, I hate to tell you this, but your pups are in danger. She could go either way...I had one ...
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| Housebreaking | 11/6/2009 | Labman |
Q: In mid-September, I adopted a 11-lb., 2.5-year-old chihuahua mix (looks like a Jack Russell). She ...
A: When you are around you need to keep a close eye on the dog. Use closed doors or gates to keep it in ...
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| Brittany Spaniel | 11/6/2009 | Patti |
Q: I have an 11yr old Brittany and he is losing weight to the point of counting ribs and seeing his ...
A: I have no idea if you've ever taken your dog to the vet or not, you didn't say, and I'm not a mind ...
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| Brittany Spaniel | 11/6/2009 | Patti |
Q: I have an 11yr old Brittany and he is losing weight to the point of counting ribs and seeing his ...
A: As a matter of fact, I do an an idea! How about having your dog examined by a veterinarian? Nobody ...
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| Malnutritioned dog | 11/6/2009 | Shelley Davis |
Q: hey we just found a small dog that is 10-12 years old who is very much malnutritioned. You can see ...
A: I first want to commend and thank you for rescuing this poor munchkin who desperately needs your ...
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| Licking | 11/6/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: clothes, floor and yes even the air excessively. Is there an underlying health issue that this may ...
A: Anytime our dogs start doing something they've never done before, it's probably a good idea to have ...
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| Is my puppy maturing "ahead of schedule"? | 11/6/2009 | Melissa Wiser |
Q: I am a mommy of 3 Pomeranian puppies - 2 boys (Mr. Sparkle & Mr. Fuggle) and 1 girl (Astrid), I also ...
A: I have not heard of Pups ever maturing Too early! But, depending on the genetic backround of each ...
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| questions about my pug | 11/6/2009 | Labman |
Q: I have a female pug. I am not sure if she is in heat but her vagina is swollen. Should I be ...
A: The swelling of the vulva is a early sign she is coming into heat. She should soon start a bloody ...
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| sore | 11/6/2009 | Susan Potts |
Q: My 9 year old cocker has a nasty sore on the left side of his mouth. He keeps rubbing his face on ...
A: First, Have you taken him to see a vet? There may be something that needs to be addressed medically. ...
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| Male puppy | 11/5/2009 | Shelley Davis |
Q: Just wondering at what age male puppies typically begin lifting their legs, instead of squatting to ...
A: A male dog usually starts lifting it's leg as puberty sets in around the age of 9 to 10 months. He ...
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| potty training | 11/5/2009 | Melissa Wiser |
Q: How early is too early to start potty training schnauzer puppies. I have two 7 1/2 weeks old. I ...
A: I am still traveling till Monday...but, here is some quick tips: 1) Use your Crate to give them an ...
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| Chewing on the carpet | 11/5/2009 | Lynn Houston |
Q: Why is my month old maltioo suddenly chewing on the carpet?
A: Don't know for sure, but it could be teething. Make sure you have plenty of appropriate things for ...
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| Doggie Bm's | 11/5/2009 | Patti |
Q: Our dog has been with us for a while now (awesome rescue dog). He had no problems before we moved ...
A: It's really not uncommon for a dog to have a lapse in house training after a move, even if the house ...
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| Housetraining a peek-a-poo | 11/5/2009 | Melissa Wiser |
Q: I just adopted a 5 month old peek-a-poo that was trained to "go" in the house. I need to ...
A: This will be a challenge as you know for sure! But, I advise that you get him a "Exercise" pen, and ...
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| dashunds | 11/4/2009 | Labman |
Q: My peanut tears up everything he get his teeth on.he only does this when you leave him in the house ...
A: I am familiar with young Labs which tend to shred anything they can get their teeth on. They also ...
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| Two Dogs or Three? | 11/4/2009 | Patti |
Q: For the last 12 years, we have had two black Labradors (litter mates) and these dogs were our pride ...
A: I have three dogs, and they get along wonderfully, so I'm here to tell you that it can be done! It ...
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| Old Yorkshire Terrier | 11/4/2009 | Patti |
Q: I have a 17 year old Yorkshire Terrier. Is it really necessary to have him get his ...
A: At seventeen, your dog probably has all the antibodies he needs to protect himself from ...
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| american bull dog | 11/4/2009 | Melissa Wiser |
Q: My 6 year old american bulldog developed a runny nose about 6 months ago. Since we have taken him to ...
A: I have been tralveling...I think that is your only option, or you will have to decide if you can ...
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| white and tan shitzu | 11/4/2009 | Susan Potts |
Q: I have a 3 yearold male shitzu with skin allergies. The allergies are being treated but his fur has ...
A: This discoloration is caused by your Shih Tzu's saliva. Saliva contain small amounts of pigments ...
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| schnauzer temper | 11/4/2009 | Susan Potts |
Q: We have a 5 year old schnauzer and a 3 year old pug, both male The schnauzer keeps atttacking the ...
A: It sounds that your schnauzer just doesn't like the pug. I'm sorry I don't have much to offer in ...
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| Pomeranian Hair Regrown after Shaving | 11/4/2009 | Nancy Perry |
Q: I stupidly shaved my pomeranian and now most of the hair has grown in except a small bald spot (not ...
A: Matt, I would try Omega 3 fatty acids first, it is stronger than missing link. Break open a human ...
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| First time dog buyer | 11/3/2009 | april roden |
Q: I am looking into getting a dog. I would love to adopt one preferably but I need to do some ...
A: Dogs Considered Good For Allergy Sufferers If a breed is not listed here, it does not necessarily ...
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| Amount of play time | 11/3/2009 | Melissa Wiser |
Q: I was just wondering about the amount of exercise/play time that is recommended for my dogs. I have ...
A: I am travelling...you sound like a great owner!!! I think your program sounds great...if anything ...
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| English Mastiff in labor | 11/3/2009 | Patti |
Q: .. Going by the last day they stuck she is due Nov.12... going from all days I would pin it around ...
A: You didn't say the date your dog was bred, so I can't tell you if your calculations for the due date ...
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| Mastiff with Pyoderma | 11/3/2009 | Patti |
Q: Brutus is a 5yr old English Mastiff and he belongs to my fiance. He has been sick for a month now. ...
A: Did your regular vet do smears of the pustules, or crusty areas to give you the diagnosis Pyoderma? ...
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| My dog is attacking my other dog who just had pups | 11/3/2009 | Nancy Perry |
Q: My young dog just had 8 puppies and my other dog( a bitch too) tries to attack the young mum when ...
A: In the wild, when there is a pack of wolves or wild dogs, only the alpha female is allowed to have ...
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| Lhasa Apso - pooping in the house. | 11/2/2009 | Labman |
Q: I have a six month Lhasa that I have had about two months and he's been potty trained. We had a few ...
A: I think it is a challenge to your leadership. Neuter him if not already. The key to most behavior ...
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| lab puppy teeth | 11/2/2009 | Susan Potts |
Q: Our 5 month old lab is losing her puppy teeth. I noticed she still has both sets of her front teeth ...
A: It is normal for some of the puppy teeth to stay in as the adult teeth come down. However they ...
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| Odd aggressive behavior | 11/2/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: I have two 14 month old Lhasa mixes (sisters and foster dogs). Usually, they get along very well. ...
A: Redirected aggression occurs when a dog that is aggressively motivated redirects the aggression from ...
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| Dog House Training | 11/2/2009 | Nancy Perry |
Q: I adopted a Schnoodle from a rescue 2 months ago. He is approx. 2 years-old, and not too much was ...
A: Stasha, couple of questions, have you changed his food, is he being given any different treats or ...
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| potty training | 11/2/2009 | Labman |
Q: I can not get my dog to get potty trained. Either pooping or peeing. She is a rescue dog and quite ...
A: It may take more walking. Take it out on leash. Walk around. They can only walk and hold it so ...
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| dog pulling out hair | 11/2/2009 | Patti |
Q: my mom has a dog and he has been pulling out his hair by his back leg , can you tell me why and ...
A: Sometimes dogs can harm themselves with excessive licking, chewing or hair pulling, so it is ...
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| worms | 11/2/2009 | Patti |
Q: my girl rottweiller/german shepard has worms that look like rice, she has vomited, she skoots and ...
A: Metronidazole is an antibiotic which is commonly used to treat protozoal infections and anaerobic ...
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| Your Experience with High Anxiety Dogs | 11/1/2009 | Patti |
Q: I have a boxer I adopted. While she is high anxiety, the only time it is a problem is when her nails ...
A: Not allowing anyone to handle their feet, and to HATE having their nails cut is very common for ...
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| 13yr old labrador | 11/1/2009 | Patti |
Q: my 13 yr old lab has just started showing signs of getting old her hind legs are not capable of ...
A: Try to get a sample of your dog's urine by placing something like a pie tin under her when she ...
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| my dog | 11/1/2009 | Melissa Wiser |
Q: I was petting my dog, Woody, a few minutes ago and came across a huge bloody gash , on his tail. I ...
A: Hannah; There is always a chance of infection when a wound occurs! I will recommend that you take ...
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