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| Yorkie | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old female yorkie. She has been spayed about a month ago. She has now urinated ...
A: At six months, she is still very much a puppy. She needs to have a much smaller space to have free ...
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| 9 week old pupppy | 10/20/2009 |
Q: We just got a 9 week old puppy she is half collie and half German shepherd, she i very active and ...
A: Do *not* give the puppy medicine. She needs to go to the vet. There are different reasons she could ...
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| Is my dog suffering from some forn of Anxiety Attack. | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Yes, I have a 4 yr old Welsh Pembroke Corgi that I 'rescued' for an abusive environment. The owners ...
A: I'm very concerned about your dog. Even if he is better now, please get him checked. What you ...
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| Breeding My male puppy | 10/18/2009 |
Q: My puppy is 8 months old, he is a shish Tzu, I have meet a lady at the groomers and she has ask if I ...
A: If you tell your vet you are considering breeding him, the vet can tell you all the things you need ...
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| Is my dog suffering from some forn of Anxiety Attack. | 10/17/2009 |
Q: Yes, I have a 4 yr old Welsh Pembroke Corgi that I 'rescued' for an abusive environment. The owners ...
A: If he still is unable to go, you need to take him to the vet. Panting is a sign of pain for dogs, ...
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| Is my dog suffering from some forn of Anxiety Attack. | 10/17/2009 |
Q: Yes, I have a 4 yr old Welsh Pembroke Corgi that I 'rescued' for an abusive environment. The owners ...
A: God bless you for caring for this poor little dog. Yes, it sounds like he was VERY traumatized. ...
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| behavioral problem | 10/16/2009 |
Q: My problem is that my 14 month old female boston terrier goes to the bathroom (pee or poop) when she ...
A: The trick to crate training is schedule. Start with a crate that is "just" big enough for her to ...
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| toy poodle | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have a toy poodle that is 6 months old. She recently got a hold of a single sweet n low packet. ...
A: It is impossible to tell if her physical symptoms now are related to what may or may not have been ...
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| My dog keeps having accidents in the house | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Our 8 year-old beagle who we have had for a year keeps peeing and pooping in our apartment. We ...
A: Yes, sounds like "spite accidents" to me. To the dog, a "new little dog" has come home, and you're ...
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| Puppy Coughing | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a puppy and she had an on-going cough of course she was diagnosed with Kennel ...
A: You need to have her rechecked by your vet because you want to make sure that she is not having any ...
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| I had my puppies tail docked and now it is pussing. | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Please don't Judge I had my Pup's tail docked at 7 weeks, he seems fine , but we are worried about ...
A: My philosophy of life is 'judge less, love more' - so while I'm not a fan of tail docking, I don't ...
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| dog | 10/6/2009 |
Q: my staffordshire male dog is 18months old was very friendly dog now he has started to change i cant ...
A: Your dog is leaving puppyhood. Having him neutered when your vet says its the "right time" is the ...
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| anxiety, poor appetite | 10/6/2009 |
Q: We just adopted a 13 year 8 month old standard poodle. Her previous and only owner died, the family ...
A: She is clearly mourning the loss of her owner. I am glad you don't want to medicate her - what you ...
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| 3 year old chihuhua | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Chihuahua. i got him when he was about 8 weeks old and it was a very cold ...
A: The best way to retrain him is to start with him in a little crate, and take him out to pee/poop ...
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| beagle | 10/5/2009 |
Q: our beagle is about a 1 1/2 and she didnt do this when we first got her and now shes been peeing on ...
A: You need to get her checked out to make sure there is not a physical cause for this. If she ...
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| Anxious Puppy | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have a dachshund puppy that was born June 25, 2009. He is the sweetest puppy I have ever seen. I ...
A: There are medical conditions that can cause excessive drooling. You want to rule out those things ...
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| excited urination | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have two dogs. A 3 yr old peekapoo I have no problems with But, I now have a 15 month old malti ...
A: It sounds like you little malti-poo is demonstrating fear/excitement behaviour, as well as stress ...
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| dog behavior | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 year old lab and a 3 year old spinger both are females. I got both of them as puppies. ...
A: I have to smile as I read this because it's like reading a description of how my older dog (at 12) ...
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| dog behavior | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 mo.old female mixed breed dog. ( Diff. part Australian cattle and chow) that I got as a 6 ...
A: You have had her from a very young age and it sounds like you have done a great job with her so far. ...
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| ??? | 10/1/2009 |
Q: for the last few days my black lab puppy has been chewing her feet and we dont know why and its ...
A: Puppies sometimes chew their feet when they are bored, or nervous. Sometimes they do it because the ...
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| New house and new behavior | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Dr. Sarah, My husband and I recently purchased our first home. The move took us from a small, ...
A: You said it - new house, new behaviour! The going on the bed, and lounge sounds like marking ...
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| irrational dangerous dog behavior | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a 21 month old English Mastiff from an interim owner. She is pregnant with her ...
A: It sounds like you really have your hands full. You're right, she is way too young to be having a ...
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| My aggressive female | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My female is in heat,and has been with a male for about a week now,..all of a sudden she is ...
A: There is no way to tell if she is pregnant without taking her to the vet to be checked. If she was ...
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| 9 mo. old puppy biting/attacking older family dog | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I am getting mixed advise from trainers/behaviorists regarding my new male puppy's (we have had him ...
A: Sounds like you have a really active little guy on your hands, and he's going to keep doing this the ...
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| Mini Schnauzers won't give up leadership,, | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My 1st mini schnauzer (male) has been to puppy class and did very well. My 2nd (female) just decides ...
A: Are they both still puppies, i.e. less than two-three years old? It sounds like they are, and like ...
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| Older dog | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Sarah, We have a dear, sweet 9 yr old yellow lab. Recently she started to thin out and her spine and ...
A: If she is experencing unexplained weight loss, you need to get her to the vet. Please do this as ...
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| Barking Min Pins | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Dr. Gordon, I have two Miniature Pinschers, six and a year and half. They are crated side by side ...
A: Oh that can be so frustrating - I know the "one dog triggers the other" very well, having had three ...
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| Dogs | 9/24/2009 |
Q: 1. Am I right, the best pet to have is a small dogs? 2. Of the top three small dogs: 1. Boston ...
A: What I mean by "individualized" is that the dog that is best in one home might not be the best in ...
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| Dogs | 9/24/2009 |
Q: 1. Am I right, the best pet to have is a small dogs? 2. Of the top three small dogs: 1. Boston ...
A: Depends what you mean by "best". The best pet to have is the one that you like, can afford to care ...
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| protain | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old female American bulldog that is yellowing my grass. I found on the web that ...
A: You should ask your vet if you want to medicate her - he would know what to give and how much, and ...
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| 6 month old American Bulldog | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I just bought a A.B. . He was raised in a kennel , he is very nervous and afraid I think he will ...
A: I think you're right - and this kind of behaviour is not unusual for a puppy adapting to a new home. ...
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| 10 month rottweiller wont eat food | 9/23/2009 |
Q: our 10 month rottweiller will only eat ice cubes nothing else she runs and plays as normal. her poos ...
A: A puppy can be 'off her food', but if this goes on more than a day or so, you should take her in to ...
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| peed inside | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Our 2 year old English Bulldog was house trained after about 3 or 4 months maybe a little longer, ...
A: It might be worth taking your dog to the vet, to make sure there is not an underlying physical ...
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| Pugs behavIor | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I have moma and daddy Pugs Plus [2] 6-months old females babIes.....I have now had momma and daddy ...
A: Your dogs have had babies, had surgery, and are no doubt more than a little stressed physically and ...
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| can i give my puppy milk | 9/22/2009 |
Q: can i give my puppy milk he is about 15wk old what is the best thing to give him and also he keeps ...
A: Please take your puppy to your vet, who can give you the best information on appropriate diet. In ...
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| Growling at Night | 9/22/2009 |
Q: We have a West Highland Terrier and she is VERY lovable all the time except here lately at night. ...
A: If she starts growling/barking/acting up when you approach the kennel, it could mean she is excited ...
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| Potty training | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Ive had my chihuahua for a little over a year. I used to live in Hawaii and I got her when she was ...
A: She could be marking the new place,or she could be acting out from boredom. You do want to put a ...
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| over the counter sedation for dogs | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I will be boarding my daughter's dog on pet airways tomorrow. He will be flying to L.A. He is a 6 ...
A: I understand you are concerned about how he will deal with the flight. It is a very long flight. ...
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| Dog Bite | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Three weeks ago we adopted a 6 year old doxie, Vini. The first few days he was a little possessive ...
A: What you describe does not sound in any way like a dog that needs to be put down. It is normal ...
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| agression in blind/deaf dog | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a 13 year old Bichon that is sight and hearing limited. She has had a full vet ...
A: Crating the dog while she gets used to her new home, and her new family, is a very kind and loving ...
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| My dog is limping | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Last night, we turned our two dogs inside after being out for a while and one of them is limping on ...
A: Yes, I think you should take her to the vet to have the leg and hip checked out. Continuing to be ...
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| agression in blind/deaf dog | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a 13 year old Bichon that is sight and hearing limited. She has had a full vet ...
A: I'm sorry, I wish I could be more encouraging about the situation, but it is not likely that a 13 ...
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| Fear Agression? | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I rescued a Great Dane/Mastiff mix (a small horse) and she is an absolutely great ...
A: Yes, fear aggression is a real thing - and it sounds like your dog is displaying fear - but I'm not ...
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| wheaten terrier not eating | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a soft coated wheaten terrier, nuetered male, who will be 4 years old this december. He has ...
A: Four days is a long time. You don't say if he's drinking water, but in any case, please take your ...
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| Puppy behavior | 9/19/2009 |
Q: Sarah, We need your insight. We recently added a new member to the family, a now 3 month old ...
A: If Marley checks out ok at the vet, is up to date with her shots/vaccines, I suspect you just have a ...
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| Jack | 9/18/2009 |
Q: We rescued Jack from the animal shelter a month ago, an owner give up as they had to move. He is a ...
A: Dogs often tear things up when they are bored, or anxious, or when the dog owner has not made clear ...
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| dog fur | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a small dog mixed with maltese and shi zu. When he cries or his eyes water the hair right ...
A: There are several reasons your dog might have the brown tear stains. He may have blocked tear ducts, ...
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| elderly dog soiling around the house | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 yr old dog that has started to soil the house this past week on a daily basis, first on ...
A: Has anything changed in your household in the past couple of weeks? Sometimes dogs will act out when ...
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