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| pom doesnt listen | 10/7/2008 |
Q: my 5 month old pom had a broken leg about 2 months ago doing real good but now he does not listen to ...
A: 5 months is still very young for a dog to be reliable in training. If he's not been getting any ...
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| My do is peeing everywhere but he's trained | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I really hope you can help us. We have a 11/2 yr old Maltipoo, he's not fixed and for being our ...
A: First thing is to take him to the vet to make sure there is nothing medically wrong. If he's ...
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| Feeding a Chihuahua? | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking of getting a 2-3y old female Chihuahua, And i have read, that it is better to feed 2-3 ...
A: You are correct, 2-3 meals a day is better than one big one. With smaller dogs though, you can ...
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| Dog rushes at other people and dogs | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Our staffie is 11 months old and pays no attention to us when other dogs are in the park. We have ...
A: You can try socializing him. That means, slowly introducing him to other dogs. By that I mean, ...
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| Dogs and Toddler Toilet Training | 9/30/2008 |
Q: My mother in law watches my toddler during the day. She has 2 grown dogs, 1 shepard and a shepard ...
A: I have not heard of that either. If the dogs don't already mark, there's nothing to think that they ...
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| my dog bit me | 9/28/2008 |
Q: my dog bit me and drew blood, what should i do
A: A couple of things. 1) figure out WHY your dog bit you. What were you doing to it at the time? ...
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| HELP! | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Please help me my dog, Roxie, she is a 4-5 year old sheltie (mini collie) and she has something ...
A: I guess I'm confused... washing her with cold water is cruel, but killing her for having a skin ...
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| Shi Tzu Daschound Dogs | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I am wondering what dogs get along with my Maltese Shitzu mix dog. I want either another maltese / ...
A: It really depends more on the individual dogs, rather than the breeds. You're dog should get along ...
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| WHAT TO DO | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Well yesterday my cousins and i tried to get the puppy from under the car but he was to scared to ...
A: There are few diseases that can be transferred canine to human, but to transport, you should always ...
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| border collie has lumps near nipples | 9/21/2008 |
Q: on, and around her nipples on either side. she has never had puppies -she was spayed. she also has ...
A: If she can lick the area and you can't cover it in some way, then I wouldn't put anything on the ...
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| my ill puppy has underdevloped kidneys | 9/21/2008 |
Q: own a gorgeous cav king cahrles named holly we had her since dec 07. alwasys been a happy healthy ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your dog, I had a cat with a congenital kidney problems. I don't have any ...
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| Dog vs. new kitten | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have had a corgi named Dixie for almost 3 years now. She is the sweetest thing ever! I have a ...
A: I'm of the belief that they will work out their pecking order on their own. I wouldn't worry too ...
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| shitz shu puppy | 9/6/2008 |
Q: we just got a puppy 9 weeks old and every time she poops she goes back to it to try to eat it what ...
A: The medical term is Coprophagia and the best solution is one you won't like... go out with the dog ...
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| Adopted puppy | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I really hope you can help us. We've just adopted a puppy from a local shelter(he's 5 m.o)he seems ...
A: The best answer I can give you is, SLOWLY. If you have just adopted him, he has no idea yet what ...
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| lhasa apso strange behaviour | 8/28/2008 |
Q: on occasion my lhasa apso will roll in feces! Is this abnormal behaviour? Please advise and I ...
A: Nope, not abnormal. Dogs sometimes just like to find the smelliest thing they can and roll in it. ...
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| maledog marking | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My 5 year old Maltese/bichon marks everything plastic bags cans my bed everything and he has been ...
A: 1. is the dog altered? Neutering can sometimes stop this. But, if he's been doing it for a long ...
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| previous owner wants dog back | 8/25/2008 |
Q: 6 months ago we were at a freinds house and one of their children came in and said does anyone want ...
A: Considering you paid in pounds, I'm guessing you're not in the States as I am. Don't know about the ...
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| dog pas | 8/21/2008 |
Q: i have a dog 1 year he has recently being picking at his front paw licking and biting it and with ...
A: Check his paw really well to make sure he doesn't have anything in his pads or between his toes. He ...
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| chicken | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Q1.I give my dog homemade boiled chicken, is this bad for my Chihuahua dog? Q2. Is Pedigree dog ...
A: Petsmart brand, Authority, I have heard is a good compromise between cost and quality. I personally ...
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| chicken | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Q1.I give my dog homemade boiled chicken, is this bad for my Chihuahua dog? Q2. Is Pedigree dog ...
A: 1. Boiled chicken is not bad for your dog, just make sure there are no bones and that you don't ...
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| Black Lab might be sick | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a male black lab around 7 yrs old His name is Bowser. His left eye is all gooeyed over and he ...
A: If his eye is all gooeyed over, I'd definitely take him to the vet. It might be infected and you ...
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| My baby's spoting | 8/15/2008 |
Q: my 8 month old pitbull is spoting or dripping blood rather and i was wondering if this causes her ...
A: I don't know if there are any studies about dogs in heat and whether there is pain associated (like ...
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| springer spaniel | 8/14/2008 |
Q: how often do you feed a 1year and 6month springer spaniel
A: I'd recommend at least twice a day and 3 if s/he really gulps its food. Measure out a days worth ...
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| my dog is sick=[ | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Wel i have a chi. we got it like maybe 3 4weeks ago and the dogs is not eatin at al walks realy slow ...
A: I would definitely take her to the vet. Did she recently get her shots, it could be reaction to ...
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| my dogs eat everything | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have 3 dogs. two pupies of 5 and 6 months and an older one of 2 years. they all are females. the ...
A: There are a couple of solutions to your problem. One, is to not let your dog out of your site. ...
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| Embaressing dog problem | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited a 2 year old King Charles Spanial, he seems to get arroused very easily and if ...
A: That's a male dog for you. Not much you can do, except not let him lick and when he get's excited, ...
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| yorkies | 8/6/2008 |
Q: if you know of any please let me know. thank you very much.
A: Sorry, I have never heard of any shelters that give away their animals. They all charge an adoption ...
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| my dog wont go potty at all !!!! | 8/5/2008 |
Q: today is Tuesday and i adopted my dog on Thursday at about 6:00 pm she is two years old she is very ...
A: If she only started eating on Sunday, she may just not have to go yet. Does she have ready access ...
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| Bringing a Bull Terrier puppy home with a 3 yr old cat. | 8/3/2008 |
Q: my family has recently adopted a 3 yr old cat and we are about to have a bull terrier puppy come ...
A: SLOWLY! Let the puppy live in the bathroom for a couple of days, only take it out to toilet, or if ...
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| Mating my female Maltese | 8/2/2008 |
Q: We have two 6 months female puppies, from two separate litters. One is a toy Maltese and the other ...
A: Unless you're ready to take in more puppies (there's no guarantees that you can sell or give away ...
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| mange | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Yesterday, my boyfriend saw, in the vacant yard next door to our home, a full grown male fox that ...
A: Yes, if it is indeed a hairless fox, I'd recommend calling animal control and, if it is mange that ...
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| min-pin | 7/28/2008 |
Q: he looked posion off the floor what can i give him that will coat his stomach or what kind of steps ...
A: You should really call the poison control center (888) 426-4435. Depending on the type of poison, ...
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| Dog that bites his butt | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Have you ever heard of a Queensland healer that gets frustrated and goes after his butt. He growls ...
A: Yes, sounds like he's bored. Make sure he has enough toys or attention to distract him. Break the ...
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| Dog going bathroom in house | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 8 month pomeranian who is very well behaved. Since we got him when he was 3 monthes old, he ...
A: Sorry, but crating was going to be my suggestion. If you can't crate him or watch him during the ...
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| Arthritis | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I know you don't do medical questions but I did want to ask you about any treatments and the like ...
A: My 8yr old Lab is on Cosequin DS, a chewable tablet. Don't know if you've tried that one yet, but ...
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| charlie my dog | 7/12/2008 |
Q: my dog has decide to wake up at 4:30Am every day for reason and bark at me until I get up. I take ...
A: So, the question is, how did you TRAIN your dog to wake you up at 4:30am every morning?! He did it ...
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| Housetraining | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I just adopted 2 little Dachshounds, a brother and sister.They are trained at home and go outside to ...
A: I would recommend crating your dogs at your mom's initially and then go through the potty training ...
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| good puppy foods | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I need the brand name of a good puppy food that I can purchase at my local pet supply store. I ...
A: Congratulations on deciding to feed your dog a premium food! Here's an article from the Whole Dog ...
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| Can't housebreak 5-yr old male chihuahua | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old male neutered chihuahua which I have had since he was 8 wks old. He is crate ...
A: If it's a choice between your husband and the dog, I'd go with the dog. If you really want to keep ...
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| Housebroken dog poops on carpet when not home | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old maltese puppy who is puppy pad trained. he has been doing very well onthem. I ...
A: It's up to you whether you want to crate train him or not. Some dogs just don't like being in a ...
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| Housebroken dog poops on carpet when not home | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old maltese puppy who is puppy pad trained. he has been doing very well onthem. I ...
A: You're not going to like the simple answer... don't give him access to that spot while you're gone. ...
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| flakey skin peel after antibiotics | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Our baby of 14 years developed an internal infection that his vet can not answer he says,so ...
A: Sorry, but if you read my profile before submitting a question, it CLEARLY states I have no medical ...
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| Stomack Virus??? | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I am in urgent need to find out what to do. Being the long weekend my vet is not at the office till ...
A: I am not a vet, so none of what I write should be construed as medical advice. A few general ...
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| Horrible dog saddle | 7/4/2008 |
Q: Please tell people about this saddle http://babyoka.co.uk/yeehar-doggy-saddle-top-new-product/p-1572 ...
A: My guess is that they are not "temporarily out of stock" but that they never were in stock and the ...
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| dog | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A DOG THAT CANT WALK HIS FRONT TWO LEGS MOVE BUT THE BACK ONE DONT MOVE. HE IS NOT WINEING ...
A: First and foremost, if you haven't been to the vet, I'd recommend finding out why. After that, if ...
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| My dog keeps eating grass | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I just got a new dog a few days ago. To this point she hasn't eaten anything except a few treats ...
A: I have to preface this answer with, I am NOT a vet and have no medical training, but from what I've ...
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| My Daschund sleeping alot lately? | 6/5/2008 |
Q: My 1yr old daschud has been sleeping alot lately. Last month he was neutered and we also live in FL ...
A: Average dog sleeps 20-22 hrs a day. I'm sure it's just the summer heat getting him down, especially ...
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| My dog's behavior | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I have a chow/lab mix who is 9 1/2 yrs old. I also have an American bulldog who is 2 yrs old. They ...
A: Humping is generally a dominance thing. No idea why it would have started all of a sudden. Did ...
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| Where to put my pup at night? | 6/5/2008 |
Q: My family is planning on getting a young mastiff pup. The pup will have plenty of room during the ...
A: The garage should be ok if you really have to, but make sure it doesn't get too hot or too cold. A ...
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| Razor burn | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My dog name is Sami. I took her for her hair cut and got razor burn. It's on her neck by Adams' ...
A: If you can't afford a vet, I would take Sami back to the groomer and show them the irritation and ...
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| 10 years old dog limps on front leg | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 years old mut - lab, collie, sheppard mix. She is in great shape, 43ibs. I run with ...
A: Keep in mind, I AM NOT A VET and this is NOT medical advice, however, I give my 8.5 yr old Lab ...
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| My 12yr old Chow-Chow | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 12yr old Chow-Chow whom has been in my life since i was about 5yrs old, recently we moved ...
A: I would make a vet appointment immediately. They may have to drain the bladder with a needle. It ...
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| my shih tzu is acting bad | 5/27/2008 |
Q: my puppy is biting, and when we take her outside we wait and wait and she does nothing, yet when we ...
A: Go back to basic crate training, or block off an even smaller portion of your bathroom. You're dog ...
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| HOUSE TRAINING NEW 4MO PUPPY | 5/26/2008 |
Q: WE JUST PICKED UP A PUPPY TO HELP AN ELDERLY LADY OUT. SHE COULD NOT TAKE CARE OF HER. THE PUP HAD ...
A: I would recommend the usual house training methods. Take the pup out first thing in the morning, ...
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