| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Mini Schnauzer in heat | 11/20/2009 |
Q: Is there any way we can tell with 95 to 100% confidence that our mini is DONE with heat? She has ...
A: "About three weeks ago" could still have her fairly breedable if your memory is off at all. Next ...
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| sick dog. milkbone to blame? | 11/19/2009 |
Q: im wondering if he ate too much of the milkbone and has caused something wrong with his stomach ...
A: Some dogs will refuse food if they have an upset stomach, but the fact that he "seems weaker and ...
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| Fatty Soft Mass | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A 8 YEAR OLD TOY POODLE,,IT HAS A SMALL SOFT FATTY MASS ON RIGHT UNDER SIDE ABOUT SIZE OF ...
A: This most likely *is* a fatty tumor, but did the vet do a needle aspiration on it to verify that ...
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| Aggressive behaviour by bitch to puppies | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 5yr old black lab who was aggressive to her last litter of puppies once they were able to ...
A: When some bitches decide they are done nursing, they are DONE... but attacking their puppies in such ...
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| Inside ear flap pigment changes | 11/15/2009 |
Q: Since June the skin on the inside ear flaps on both ears of my 4 year old schnauzer poodle mix, have ...
A: Generally, when one sees black spots on a dog's belly, it is due to a fungal infection. I would ...
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| barking schnauzer | 11/15/2009 |
Q: karen please help my 5 month old miniature barks at everyone whilst out walking on the lead it has ...
A: I usually only groom the "ends" on my really young ones, but by five months my puppies are either ...
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| Spontaneous behavior | 11/15/2009 |
Q: my dog just had a few minutes of weird behavior. i was cooking, and all of a sudden, my dog started ...
A: Dogs often respond to sounds that we cannot hear and some we can, like a smoke detector. Since you ...
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| barking schnauzer | 11/14/2009 |
Q: karen please help my 5 month old miniature barks at everyone whilst out walking on the lead it has ...
A: Personally, I would correct the dog for barking and keep walking as I worked to get the dog's ...
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| brain tumour | 11/14/2009 |
Q: i had my jack russell, oliver put down yesterday he was 14. i could not afford a mri scan which the ...
A: I have to say that I am not a veterinarian, so you must rely on what your veterinarian told you. ...
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| barking schnauzer | 11/14/2009 |
Q: karen please help my 5 month old miniature barks at everyone whilst out walking on the lead it has ...
A: Neutering will not help with barking, but it might tone down the possibility of aggressiveness when ...
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| brain tumour | 11/14/2009 |
Q: i had my jack russell, oliver put down yesterday he was 14. i could not afford a mri scan which the ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your dog. Here is how I see it. Your dog had a good, long life... ...
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| Nursing Dog..Digging, Restless | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have a nursing Mini Schnauzer. She had a c-section last monday a week ago. The puppies and she ...
A: Nesting is very normal behavior for bitches who are about to whelp, or who have whelped recently. It ...
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| PUGS | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have a female black pug that is 4 years old if i breed her with a fawn pug will i come out with ...
A: The only recognized colors in pugs is fawn and black. Anything else is a breed disqualification and ...
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| pregnant dog | 11/7/2009 |
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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| shih tzu puppy 8 weeks ??? | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I JUST GOT A FEMALE PUPPY OFF THE INTERNET, THE LADY TOLD ME HER B-DAY IN AUG 31,2009 SHE IS REALLY ...
A: She should be eating whatever the breeder was feeding her. If you choose to change her food, do so ...
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| Bald spots on my puppy | 10/28/2009 |
Q: My puppy is a 7 month old peek-a-poo. She is up to date on all of her shots but I have recently ...
A: This could be any number of things from hypothyroidism to some sort of skin disorder caused by ...
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| dogs nipples | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Why is there puss and blood coming out of my dogs nipples? she has never been fixed and has only had ...
A: This sounds as though your bitch has mastitis (a mammary infection). This is usually seen in a bitch ...
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| adopted miniature poodle | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have adopted a miniature poodle from the shelter. We got her since she was really good with my ...
A: Spaying is a very major surgery, and she undoubtedly is in some pain. Did they give you some pain ...
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| Thining hair on back/back hair darkening | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Please Help! I have a 4 year miniature schnauzer. I noticed a few days ago that the hair on his back ...
A: Hair will darken like this when the skin has been "damaged" by something. Your dog needs to be ...
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| My Sick Shih-tzu | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have a shih tzu,shes 4 months old...shes having stomach problems...about 4 days ago she had bad ...
A: You need to be dealing with your veteriarian about this as you need to find out WHY this is ...
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| vaginitis | 10/24/2009 |
Q: just took my dog to pets mart and they said she has vaginitis. is this deadly, or is there something ...
A: This most likely is puppy vaginitis, which is generally benign and goes away in time on its own, but ...
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| wound injury | 10/24/2009 |
Q: a little bit of hesitation in asking coz it will give an impression of carelessness on my part but ...
A: Personally, I wouldn't let the dog lick at the wound, but I would put him into an Elizabethan collar ...
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| Chihuahua Problems | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a female Chihuahua, she shows many signs of abuse. They range from tinkling on ...
A: Dogs often end up in rescue because of particular problems they have due to the fact that their ...
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| Female Dog's 1st Heat | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted an 8 month old female German Shepherd - intact. I have all intentions of having ...
A: Your bitch could very well be in season as her age is right. However, the color of the discharge is ...
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| Dog Odor | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Our 2 year old Schnauzer has a terrible odor. He's had it since we got him from the Humane Society ...
A: In my experience, schnauzers just do not have "doggy odor", but I have groomed some black ones that ...
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| Is my dog in heat? | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have an short hair American Akita and i was wondering if she is in heat, and when do female akitas ...
A: Bitches come into season at five to eighteen months for the first time, with six to eight months ...
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| come when called off leash | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 year old australian shephard. Has been to puppy kindergarden, pre novice and novice ...
A: Part of your problem could indeed be the dog's hearing. It seems to get "selective" in some dogs ...
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| pomeranian grooming | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have adopted a 3yr old male pomeranian. unfortunately his undercoat is very matted. Can you ...
A: It should grow back once he sheds his coat out in the spring, but the color and texture may not be ...
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| minature schnauzer | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old mini schanuzer, who is 7kg, very active and ful of fun. She sleeps and eats ...
A: You need to have your dog examined by a veterinarian. This could be megaesophagus. ...
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| Human Food | 10/13/2009 |
Q: My dog will not eat his own food and wants to eat ours. I have tried not to feed him then he gets ...
A: First of all, make sure you are feeding him a good-quality food, and not something crappy (like from ...
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| Cataract in 13 yr old German Shepherd | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My male German Shepherd is 13 yrs old with cataract in both eyes. Two years ago, i consulted a vet. ...
A: First, cataracts have absolutely nothing to do with rabies, which is a viral disease that is ...
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| Runny, bloodshot eyes | 10/11/2009 |
Q: My precious, 1 1/2 year old German Shepherd/rottweiler/ect. has bloodshot eyes that I noticed this ...
A: Anytime there is an issue with a dog's eyes, they should be examined by a veterinarian since there ...
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| Inquiry about not breeding the dog. | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I have a Female Pomerian about 6years old, we dont plan to have pups from her and in this regard our ...
A: I am not a Doc, but I agree with your veterinarian. If you have no intention of breeding your bitch ...
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| shy cocker spaniel | 10/8/2009 |
Q: We got our cocker when she was 5 Months. She came from a house full Of happy social dogs. Two years ...
A: Socialization isn't something that is only for puppies; it must be continued as they grow into ...
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| cats/dogs | 10/8/2009 |
Q: is it better to get a female or male kitten if we already have a 2 year old female dog in the house? ...
A: I don't know that the sex of the kitten is of importance, other than I might be afraid a male might ...
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| neurtering | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I had my male dog neutered May 2, 2009, and today he hooked up with my female!!! How is this ...
A: The only thing that no longer "functions" after a male is neutered is that he no longer produces ...
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| what spices are good for dogs | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My wife and I started cooking for our dog to help with his asthma. My question is, are spices good ...
A: Since asthma is often caused by a weakened immune system, allergies, or weight issues, I would not ...
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| dog feeding | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 70 lb dog and was instructed to give 8 cup of Pork and 8 cups of yams a day by my vet. It ...
A: You need to talk to your vet about this since it is his/her 'recipe'. Could it have been 8 cups ...
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| agressive pregnant dogs | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Why would our one pregnant female golden retriever kill our other female goldens puppy. she picked ...
A: Some bitches have been known to kill their own puppies, but there is no way to predict if she will ...
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| Schnauzer Skin Problems | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have been dealing with my pets skin issue for almost a year, I've tried steroids, medicated ...
A: Smelly skin is often due to an overgrowth of yeast, but it can also be caused by a staph infection. ...
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| Internal knots in a 5 week puppy | 9/26/2009 |
Q: Just yesterday I noticed that my 5 week old female puppy has 2 knots down near her last 2 tits. Is ...
A: These may well be extra nipples, but since the puppies should be examined by a veterinarian and get ...
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| Neutered Dog with Long Lasting Erection | 9/24/2009 |
Q: We have a long haired Dachshund mix breed dog. He's about 3 years old. We adopted him from the ...
A: No, this is not normal. I suspect that it is "stuck" because of excess hair on his sheath, the skin ...
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| unusual behavior | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old beagle/dachsund mix has always taken whatever material she can ( blanket, towel, ...
A: If you look at the links I gave you previously, it is called "object sucking", and it is a form of ...
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| Dogs | 9/22/2009 |
Q: 1. Can you give e a lists of small dogs that does not shed? 2. When adopting or getting a dog what ...
A: There is no such thing as a dog that does not shed... unless it is one of those hairless numbers. ...
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| Dogs | 9/22/2009 |
Q: 1. Tell me what can be great or the benefits that one can get from adoption center of a dog versus ...
A: Discreetly? I doubt I have ever been discreet in my life*G*. I am known for speaking my mind and ...
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| unusual behavior | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old beagle/dachsund mix has always taken whatever material she can ( blanket, towel, ...
A: This is a form of obsessive-compulsive behavior, and seems to occur more commonly in dogs who left ...
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| peeing in the bed | 9/18/2009 |
Q: My mini rat terrier and my chihuahua/minpin are potty trained but lately they both have been peeing ...
A: First of all, a crate should never be used for punishment. It should be a dog's den, a place he ...
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| problem with my bichon mixshitzu | 9/15/2009 |
Q: she is not yet a year spends most of her time inside but loves to play with our other big dogs ...
A: You should probably have your veterinarian take a look at this, but two possibilities come to mind. ...
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| dog pregnancy...aggressive behavior | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Karen, I have a 2 yr. bassett female that may be pregnant...not sure because she would only be ...
A: I've never had aggressive behavior in my bitches when they are pregnant; they more often get very ...
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| male dogs repellent | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Please advise my female dog is in the mating season. The problem is that all the male dogs in the ...
A: If there is a local animal control agency, you could call them and complain; are there no dog leash ...
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| My dog didn't drink water | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature schnauzer who is 6 months old now. I bought her when she was 3 months old, she is ...
A: Ice cubes make great treats for a dog; mine love them! I also use them when a dog has an upset tummy ...
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| my dog | 9/9/2009 |
Q: she did get attached to this dog to some extent bt he never left her alone and she became irritated ...
A: First, get a better, taller, fence. Failing that, get something like Invisible Fencing. While I am ...
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| skin disorder | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My seven year old Pomeranian has a newly formed skin disorder in which he gets black spots on his ...
A: Pomeranians can have a problem known as "black skin disease". ...
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| Goldren Retreiver Pup - Crate Training overnight | 9/7/2009 |
Q: We are getting a goldren retreiver pup at the end of October. We are planning on crate training her. ...
A: Here I feed my puppies no later than 6PM, and cut off all water by 8PM. They go out last thing at ...
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| My 2 german shorthair pups are pissed off at each other.. | 9/5/2009 |
Q: Willy is the dad he is 3. Spike and Duke are the pups. They were a year old this past June 09.. ...
A: This sort of thing tends to happen here, too, when someone has been out and returns. I have to take ...
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| Weird behavior from my American Pittbull. | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My American Pittbull, Ace, has been acting very strange the past week. He is a very well trained ...
A: Something is obviously going on, but the question is WHAT. The two primary options are something ...
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| Eye problems w/ schnauzers | 9/4/2009 |
Q: We currently have a 14 yr old female schnauzer & are looking at getting a puppy. The puppy is a ...
A: Colors have nothing to do with cataracts. Juvenile (congenital) cataracts and what we call ...
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| puppies | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Where can I get a free puppies? ANSWER: It is hard to find anything that is free anymore, but try ...
A: No, I am saying that many forget just how much owning a dog will cost them with wellness exams, ...
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| siberian husky | 9/4/2009 |
Q: She doesnt seem to be eating very much. When I first got her they were feeding her puppy chow but I ...
A: No, just pick one and stick with it. All that switching around is not helping her "pickiness". If ...
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| puppies | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Where can I get a free puppies?
A: It is hard to find anything that is free anymore, but try your local newspapers... the weekly ones ...
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| siberian husky | 9/3/2009 |
Q: She doesnt seem to be eating very much. When I first got her they were feeding her puppy chow but I ...
A: When puppies get anywhere from 6-8 months of age, their growth starts to slow down drastically, as ...
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| Dogs | 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: The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in this country. The best breed to own is the ...
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| dogs with sore jaws keeping them from eating | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 year old shepherd/husky mix (about 40lbs) she is healthy and active but recently is in ...
A: The shaking is most likely a pain reaction. She needs to be seen by a veterinarian to determine if ...
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| new mommie | 8/30/2009 |
Q: My dog which is a brand new mommy, is burying herself under blankets, and pawing in a frenzied ...
A: Since she is a new mother, she should be in with the babies, keeping them warm and well-fed, not ...
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| Type of Dog | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what breed or type of dog this is in this picture. thank you!
A: It looks like a cute little mutt to me, but the picture really isn't good enough to see much of the ...
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| new mommie | 8/29/2009 |
Q: My dog which is a brand new mommy, is burying herself under blankets, and pawing in a frenzied ...
A: She is making a nest. In the wild, she would have dug an entrance in the side of a bank or hill, and ...
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| hand stripping | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have five Border Terriers which I hand strip myself to a high standard. I want to start my own ...
A: Boy, I don't know that you would have much of a business since most of those stripped are show dogs, ...
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| miniture chnauzers in general | 8/28/2009 |
Q: our "Molly" is 13 years old, doing very well. Question, is it common for the breed to develop ...
A: Fatty tumors are fairly common in many dogs as they get older. I don't know if it is an individual ...
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| old dog, new kitten | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My 9 year old male mini schnauzer is not adjusting well to a new kitten we found. He is not ...
A: This could very well be a stress-reaction because of the new household member. I would certainly ...
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| my puppy lab 2.5 months is having trouble breathing | 8/27/2009 |
Q: About 2 weeks ago, we have brought home a labrador. we washed her and dried her thoroughly. she was ...
A: It sounds to me as though you were sold an unhealthy puppy, and you should contact your breeder for ...
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| Sloughi Problems | 8/11/2009 |
Q: Me and my partner have recently taken in a Sloughi from a breeder in the UK. She is 2 yrs old and ...
A: Confine the dog to a crate at night and she won't be able to potty on the carpet. Use a good enzyme ...
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| MACE/PEPPER SPRAY | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I do a lot of walking and jogging and quite often there are run-ins with agressive dogs and it's ...
A: It causes the dog temporary blindness, shortness of breath and a burning sensation until its effect ...
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| cut pad | 8/10/2009 |
Q: My dog cut the pad on her paw open on a piece of glass 2 days ago and i've been cleaning it by ...
A: It may be that your dog needs some stitches to close up her pad. Only your vet can determine that. I ...
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| MACE/PEPPER SPRAY | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I do a lot of walking and jogging and quite often there are run-ins with agressive dogs and it's ...
A: Pepper spray is more effective on animals than mace, and reacts much more quickly. Also, more ...
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| JAUNDICE | 8/9/2009 |
Q: i want to know that whether my dog is suffering from jaundice or not? i mean what are its symptoms?? ...
A: A dog with jaundice will have yellow eyes (the white part), yellow gums and skin. This is a serious ...
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| Could my dog be suffering an allergy to barley? | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old springer spaniel. He goes to the farm with my husband quite regularly. At the ...
A: Dogs can be allergic to absolutely anything, just as we can be. Expressing an allergy as a cough is ...
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| Chewing Monster | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 11 month old American Pit Bull Terrior and he chews everything when im not home. I have ...
A: Dogs chew as a stress reliever... and sometimes just for fun if they get bored. This dog needs to ...
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| Broken Blood vessel in ear | 8/8/2009 |
Q: We have a healthy 13 year old German Shepherd. We noticed her ear flap was drooping and had fluid. ...
A: If this is a hematoma, as it sounds like, the fluid will continue to build for a time, and ...
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| Rat terrior spots | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I have a two yr old Rat Terrior. This summer he has gotten a lot more black spot on his skin but ...
A: Since your dog is a bit young for old-age liver spots, this could be some sort of fungus, or the ...
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| My puppy is throwing up | 8/7/2009 |
Q: My 16 weeks old puppy is throwing up. Last saturday, i took him to vet and he had conjuctivitis and ...
A: First of all, anytime one changes foods, it should be done s l o w l y, over a period of several ...
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| Behavior - acting out | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 month golden retriever in new york city. i have had him since he was 8 weeks old. i ...
A: A dog, particularly one who is still more puppy than adult, can get bored when left for long periods ...
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| My 2 yr old male, neutered yorkie | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Leeds, my male Yorkie, has always had issues with going outside to potty when the ground is even ...
A: You need to return to "Housebreaking 101". If he doesn't have a crate, get one and use it. He must ...
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| Inflamed Paw | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My 8 1/2 year old Australian Shepherd, Ranger, has a red irritated, inflamed front left paw. At ...
A: First of all, I wouldn't do any walking with him until this clears up. Soak his foot in epsom salts ...
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| Chihuahua Heat? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I am babysitting my neices Chi, who is about 1yr old I think. Her vulva is extremely enlarged but I ...
A: Yes, she could be in season; bitches can sometimes have "silent" heats where they do not bleed. You ...
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| My pet is shivering and seems scare. | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I own miniature Schnazuer and she's coming 10 this yr. She's very close to me and just 2 days ago, ...
A: Something is stressing this dog out. It most certainly could be because you are suddenly not around ...
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| UTI's/puppies | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I only want your advise of course. We took our female (beautiful) little girl pitbull puppy to vet ...
A: It could be that she is on the wrong antibiotic for whatever bacteria she has. You might want to get ...
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| MIN PINS AND PLAYMATES | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I have a female min pin and have heard they do better with another in the house. Is this true and ...
A: I am not that familiar with miniature pinschers, but all dogs are pack animals and most dogs do ...
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| dandruff | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I have a staffy puppy 12 weeks old, she is healthy in every way apart from her dry skin, it looks ...
A: Dry skin and dandruff can be due to many reasons. It could be dietary, shampooing too much (or not ...
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| spaying | 8/1/2009 |
Q: i have a 1 and half year old australian sheperd who is not fixed (we just got him.) i also have a 3 ...
A: If you are going to have both sexes in the house, the bitch should be spayed. It will prevent her ...
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| puupy growth | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old male doberman he is 32 kg. when he is standing or sitting his frond legs are a ...
A: The shaking has to do with "static and kinetic" balance, and this is often seen in the front legs ...
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| Neck stretching | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 yr schnauzer who for the last 2 years has been stretching his neck sometimes so far back ...
A: Usually when they are doing something like this they are trying to sniff some part of their anatomy ...
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| puppy and older dogs | 8/1/2009 |
Q: We had 3 dogs: a lab and 2 poms they were great together, we had to put our lab down at 17 yrs. so ...
A: Big dogs and small dogs do NOT go together! It is natural for puppies to play wildly, and the ...
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| Calcium oxalate crystals | 7/31/2009 |
Q: The Dr. ran a urine test on our 11 year old Shih-Tzu & it came back moderate/high for calcium ...
A: First of all, I am not a vet, so whatever I say will be only my opinion... and there is a fair ...
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| male puppy hiking to pee | 7/30/2009 |
Q: We have a male minpin who is a little over 4 months old and has just begun to hike his leg to pee, ...
A: The age that leg-lifting starts is dependent on how dominant the dog. I've had it as early as five ...
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| MY Dog's health Problem | 7/29/2009 |
Q: i have a german shepherd puppy who is 4 months old. ahe is underweight but her growth is ok. My vet ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by "weak". That implies that something is wrong with her health, and the ...
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| pooping on the carpet | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old Maltese that orgiginally was a puppy mill dog than went to a home where she was ...
A: Put her in a crate at night and that will solve your night/early morning problem. As to during the ...
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| illness | 7/27/2009 |
Q: also his ears are dry and cracking i have been giving him vitamins but cannot get condition on him. ...
A: First, he needs to be seen by a veterinarian and have some blood work done. There is a *reason* why ...
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| post natal of yorkie | 7/27/2009 |
Q: my dog had two puppies natural birth, iam concern because is breathing heavy and her tongue out like ...
A: Bitches should settle in after delivery and be very relaxed. But ALWAYS after a whelping, the bitch ...
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| prenatal diet | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I was rading one od your article, (a reply to a question, very informative, might I add!), and it ...
A: While many DO switch their pregnant bitches to puppy food, I myself do not because schnauzers often ...
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| Dog's dry noice | 7/26/2009 |
Q: Pomeranian Female - 7 yrs old Lexie's nose is dry and looks rough rather like a cauliflower leaf. ...
A: A simple dry nose is generally nothing to be concerned about, but if you see any other symptoms such ...
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| daytime for dog | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My dog is a Japanese Shiba Inu age 9, he has always gone on the balcony at night to cool off and ...
A: Maybe it is time for a thorough health examination. Eye problems are the first thing that came to ...
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| irradic behavior | 7/23/2009 |
Q: my 4 y.o. maltpoo suddently started to poop/pee in the house I've had her for about 4 mo. and she ...
A: This could be due to stress from some change in her life or routine, or maybe there is some change ...
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| menstrual cycle for mini schnauzer | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have a mini schnauzer and on July 10, 2009 she started her menstrual cycle. I have a 6 year old ...
A: Most bitches are in season for three weeks. Because I have boys here, I keep my bitches confined for ...
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| Excessive vulvar bleeding- She was a fixed dog. | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I understand that you are not a veterinarian, but thank you for offering you'r opinion. I have ...
A: Sorry to hear about your loss. This should have been a question for your veterinarian at the time ...
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| cedar bark and chewing puppies | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 11 week old poodle pup and I just completed my garden and put red cedar mulch that has bits ...
A: While cedar mulch is fairly low in toxicity, it can still cause plenty of problems in the digestive ...
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| 4.5 month old female with vaginal discharge | 7/22/2009 |
Q: 5month old bull terrier and is not desexed. In the last week she has started to have a yellow ...
A: Yes, I think your dog should be seen by a vet. It could be a simple case of puppy vaginitis or it ...
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| Older Dog Housebreaking | 7/21/2009 |
Q: In March I adopted a 15-month-old female Cairn terrier rescued from a breeding kennel. She had been ...
A: For nearly 15 months this dog has pretty much been allowed to potty wherever/whenever the urge hit ...
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| Dogs are sneezing & "sucking air" | 7/20/2009 |
Q: i have 3 dogs, the puppy got stung by something (i know because her snout swelled up twice its size, ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by "sucking air", but it sounds like it could be "reverse sneezing". ...
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| Bhavior of My min schnouzer | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me please? I have a 7 MO old female I cannot have my front door or can I just ...
A: Schnauzers do not respond well to shock collars; it makes them aggressive or extremely fearful. Nor ...
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| ??? | 7/18/2009 |
Q: if there is 2 does in the same family if one is sick would the there one be acting weird and knowing ...
A: Most dogs are boneheads and insensitive to each other, and if in a "pack", some will try to ...
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| trimming claws | 7/17/2009 |
Q: how do I know how far to trim my pugs claws?
A: Basically, just sliver off little bits of nail until you start to see a color change. Here is a good ...
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| Dog Anxiety | 7/15/2009 |
Q: About a month and a half ago, we adopted a 3 month old male Pekingese and have been problems with ...
A: If this puppy was not socialized by the breeder before twelve weeks of age, you may not be able to ...
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| mini schnauzer skin issues | 7/14/2009 |
Q: My mini schnauzer has skin problems is this a common thing that you have seen? Do you have any home ...
A: Skin problems can be caused from many things, and the only real way to eliminate them is to figure ...
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| Sick Shi-Tzu X Poodle | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Good afternoon, I have a shi-tzu and poodle cross, he is 12 years old. Unfortunately he got into ...
A: The eating is not important at this time; healthy dogs can go without food for a week, although I ...
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| walks | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I am now able to take my 3 month old puppy for walks and i was just wondering how many times a day i ...
A: There is no "should" to walking a dog. Puppies shouldn't be on a heavy exercise routine until their ...
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| Soultions for sudden dog aggression | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Karen, This is not a question but to let you know that I have done several things since our ...
A: While I don't agree that the transfer aggression was due to the dog being left outside, I do feel ...
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| Playing with my Chihuahua and meeting other dogs. | 7/7/2009 |
Q: firstly i really appreciate the service you are providing, its great!! I have a baby Chihuahua, ...
A: I am one of those who thinks tug-of-war is bad for the dog. Not only is it bad for the bite, but in ...
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| simply schnauzer forum | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Over the weekend I lost the site... I have it bookmarked here at work but the bookmark doesn't ...
A: Interesting way to get ahold of me<G> The Forum may be down for 24 hours as Tania just switched the ...
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| Would BRAT diet work for dog with diarrhea | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I know my dog is trying to get rid of something bad he ate. I have 3 children and when they would ...
A: It really depends on WHY your dog has diarrhea. Diarrhea can be caused from internal parasites, ...
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| Dog | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I'm dealing with it seems a hot spot on my miniture dashound. The spot is under the tail. Very ...
A: Hot spots can be anywhere on a dog, and are generally triggered by fleas, mites, or other external ...
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| chewing/barking/snapping | 7/5/2009 |
Q: i have just got a staffy english bull terrier..billybullseye so i was told he is 18 month..the ...
A: Your dog could be chewing his tail because of allergies, itching from shampoo residue, anal glands ...
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| poison ivy on puppies and dogs | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i have 6 english mastiff pups and their parents your opinion can dogs or puppies get poison ivy on ...
A: It is much more common for family members to pick up poison ivy from the dog's hair than it is for ...
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| deer droppings | 7/2/2009 |
Q: do dogs eat deer droppings, or rabbit droppings, i think my 14 yr golden did and got very sick. it ...
A: It certainly sounds as though your dog did get into something, but I've never had a dog get sick ...
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| dog ezcema | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Do you know a home remedy for dog ezcema. 5 year old rescued female pit suffering badly. Cannot ...
A: This dog really needs to be seen by a vet for a diagnosis of her problem in order to receive the ...
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| dogs | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i have a 5 year old chiwawa and i just got a 4month year old yorkie/molties should i keep them apart ...
A: With my own dogs, I usually keep the newcomer in a crate and let the dogs meet through the bars. ...
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| 10 month old puppy growls and nipps at people | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I thought I was doing a good job socializing my Chow/ pit or boxer mix puppy. I got her at 4 months ...
A: Socializing means more than just taking a puppy out in public. It means letting strangers pet and ...
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| Shih Tzu hair | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My 11 MO Shih Tzu is dropping his puppy hair but the topknot is not growing in. It is thin and ...
A: A pin brush and a good wide-tooth comb are the best for this type of coat. You might try putting a ...
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| Shih Tzu hair | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My 11 MO Shih Tzu is dropping his puppy hair but the topknot is not growing in. It is thin and ...
A: It takes time for hair to grow to a good length. Have you been putting his topknot up so tight so ...
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| puppy biting blood out of heels off feet | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a half Pomeranian and half miniature pincher puppy that is 4 months old. She is cute but I ...
A: First of all, if your children are young, this is NOT the dog for your household! Everyone needs to ...
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| male dog problem | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old male dog, pit/mastiff, not fixed. I also have a 13 yr old female cat, fixed. The ...
A: I am not that familiar with cat issues, but if she were a dog, I would say that she probably had ...
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| heat rash in dogs | 6/29/2009 |
Q: how can I cure a heat rash at home on a hairless small dog?
A: I don't think dogs get heat rash, but they can get a number of skin infections or reactions due to ...
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| Dog Aggression | 6/28/2009 |
Q: We are very worried.....last night our six year old lab/shepherd mix (we rescued him at about nine ...
A: First of all, although you went into great detail about this dog, it is not the same as actually ...
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| my sweet yorkie | 6/27/2009 |
Q: Molly has been in heat for about three or four days and is bleeding. Just spots when lying down but ...
A: Frankly, I've never noticed as I don't usually tend to pick up my bitches when they are in season, ...
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| worming and vaccinations | 6/26/2009 |
Q: Is it safe to worm and vaccinate a 14 week old puppy on the same day ?
A: While this certainly has been done before without problems, it really is better to do the two things ...
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| Mini Eskimo Shaved for Summer? | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Is it safe to shave a Eskimo for the summer heat and humidity? My little guy pants constantly even ...
A: Yes, I do feel that any hairy dog is more comfortable in the summer once he has been shaved. Many ...
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| Two new puppies not getting along | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Hello i have just got two new puppies from the same breeder but different liters Male and a female ...
A: If he is snapping at her for no reason at all, then it is not normal. Puppies do, though, get pretty ...
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| dog mannerizm, habit | 6/14/2009 |
Q: we have 2 small dogs,both females, shitzu mixes, they are a little over a year in age, why do they ...
A: This is a question for your veterinarian, but it would seem to be unlikely to me that a dog could ...
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| dog mannerizm, habit | 6/13/2009 |
Q: we have 2 small dogs,both females, shitzu mixes, they are a little over a year in age, why do they ...
A: They do that because they don't want to eat it at that time, but are saving it to be eaten later. In ...
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| does my puppy have worms | 6/11/2009 |
Q: well i have a 4 week old pamaranian mixed, and im bottle feeding him. when i first got him he was ...
A: You need to take a stool specimen in to your vet to determine if he has worms or not. At four ...
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| large dog drool | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I am planning on getting a large dog (for instance,Great Dane,Newfie) a big sweetheart, from a ...
A: You might try something like a Giant Schnauzer or Doberman Pinscher, but the problem is that most of ...
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| minature schnauzer urinating | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 10-11 yr old schnauzer. I got him from th pound 4 years ago. He has started to urinate in ...
A: You need to have your dog examined by a veterinarian as he may have a bladder infection or bladder ...
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| Territorial Schnauzer | 6/4/2009 |
Q: We have a 2 1/2 year old mini schnauzer. He is not comfortable around strangers, especially in and ...
A: No, I have never used this, but it does sounds interesting. It might be worth trying. You really ...
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| Inbreeding chihuahuas | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My almost 3yr old chihuahua had a litter of 5 puppies last year. I have studied this breeding for ...
A: Even if all the health checks possible for your breed had been done on both dogs, you might still ...
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| 12 month old border terrier | 6/1/2009 |
Q: this dog has been house trained since ten weeks old.recently on a morning,after he has been outside ...
A: He is probably doing this because he has entered adolescence and is feeling the need to mark his ...
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| St. Bernard | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I have an almost 10 month old Saint. He is wonderful with the kids other than being a bit clumsy at ...
A: Neutering: As long as the dog isn't having any behavioral problems due to being intact, you can wait ...
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| my pug... | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have a pug who is just over a year old. She went in heat about 3 months ago for her first time. ...
A: If you are not going to have your bitch spayed, you should keep track of her heat cycles on your ...
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| BREEDING MY DOG | 5/29/2009 |
Q: MY NAME IS DREW WEDLAKE, I HAVE A JACK RUSSELL/YORKSHIRE TERRIER AND SHE IS 9 OR 10 YEARS OF AGE, I ...
A: Why on earth do you want to breed an OLD dog? Four litters and you want to go for five? The right ...
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| This is JUST FOR Advise | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Tonight my daughter in law and son have been through hell @ the vet. They took their Shitzhu in for ...
A: First, they need to get a second opinion. Does this dog have pyometra or not? That is the 64 ...
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| Brought a second dog home | 5/27/2009 |
Q: We have a one year old black female Lab and a couple days ago purchased a nine week old female ...
A: Dogs DO play very rough. With schnauzers, it sounds like WWIII with lots of noise and flashing teeth ...
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| Face licking - Unhealthy? | 5/26/2009 |
Q: My 7 mth old English Lab loves to lick my 5 and 3 yr old sons faces clean after they eat. Have you ...
A: No, this really is not a good habit to encourage. Just think of what body part you saw that dog's ...
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| aggression towards other dogs | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 month old male mini schnauzer. He was neutered when he was 4 months old. I took him to ...
A: So what is your question? If he were my dog, I would get him into on-going obedience classes for ...
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| cardboard | 5/24/2009 |
Q: Whenever we leave the house, my dog finds some sort of cardboard to chew on: usually record albums ...
A: Schnauzers love paper; apparently your dog loves cardboard. He probably has a bit of separation ...
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| English Bulldog New Food | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old English Bulldog who vomits yellow bile about twice a week in the mornings ...
A: It could be that your dog just has a more sensitive gut than some others. How quickly did you switch ...
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| absess | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 yr old syberian husky, she has a large red swollen absess between her paws... how harmful ...
A: You could try soaking the foot in warm water and hotpacking it, but she really should be seen by a ...
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| heartworm | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Karen, I have 4 elderly dogs from 11yoa-16yoa. Is it necessary to still test and give ...
A: I understood perfectly what you were asking. It is certainly your decision to give the preventative ...
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| Heat | 5/21/2009 |
Q: We rescued a dog back in November 08 and she was pregnant. She had a little pup and then her nipples ...
A: If you are positive that she is not pregnant, then she is most likely having a false pregnancy ...
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| shaving my male pomeranian | 5/21/2009 |
Q: How exactly do I go about shaving "Eeeeyore" my 3 yr old Male Pom? What size blade,what direction ...
A: Ohhh... pomeranians are so cute the way they are... why would you want to shave him down? A ...
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| heartworm | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Karen, I have 4 elderly dogs from 11yoa-16yoa. Is it necessary to still test and give ...
A: If you live in an area that is prone to heartworm, it is absolutely necessary to test (unless they ...
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| pomeranian about 23 years old | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I am waiting for the vet to open, in the meantime, if you have ever heard of such a thing, I would ...
A: The only thing I've ever had that was similar was when one of our dogs dislocated her hip. We think ...
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| pregnancy in min-pin | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My Min-pin is 1y.o. and has just begun to come in heat. I have a male min-pin. Do you think it is ...
A: Most are in heat for three weeks, but some can go a bit longer. Here I keep my bitches confined for ...
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| Excited behavior | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old boxer pup named Rosebud. My question is how to handle her excited behavior ...
A: The obedient part of her will come with time as long as you keep working with her. Right now, I ...
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| puppys | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I recently brought home a seven week old female puppy. Whenever she is awake she will use the puppy ...
A: Either you have her in a crate that is too large so she is using it for a toilet, or there is a ...
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| schnauzer colours | 5/18/2009 |
Q: ,I have recently had a litter of schnauzer cross toy poodles born to my mini schnauz,,,they are all ...
A: The colors would be purely genetic, but if the mother was dark, it could be that the puppies have ...
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| Dominant male schnauzer | 5/17/2009 |
Q: We have a 3 yr old (neutered) male schnauzer who is extremely dominant. We live in a high rise condo ...
A: If this were my dog, I would put him in a Gentle Leader Headcollar. ...
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| parvo and puppy | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I am out of town so can't call my vet yet -- I am getting a new puppy and I have a 13 yr old ...
A: If you are really concerned about it, you could have your ol' guy titered if it would make you feel ...
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| DOG TROUBLE | 5/16/2009 |
Q: HEYY,,,,MY DOG IS PUSHING THE DEAD PUPPY OUT BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT SHE TRIES TO FALL ...
A: Hopefully, you've gotten your bitch to a veterinarian by now. If that puppy hasn't been removed, you ...
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| entering into AKC conformation event | 5/13/2009 |
Q: with your experience I am wondering if you can help me. I have a golden retriever puppy who will be ...
A: I believe I probably saw you at that match... there was only one Golden that I saw anyway. I did ...
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| Maltipoo breathing | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I know that a dog’s natural reaction is to turn onto their backs as they liked to get pet/scratched ...
A: My dogs lay on their backs a lot, particularly in my lap. (I had surgery a few months ago and cannot ...
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| licking on the paws | 5/13/2009 |
Q: is wrong if my dog lick his paws very often? my dog sleeps in my room with a/c every night, is there ...
A: If he continues to lick his feet, they will eventually get discolored and become reddish or orange. ...
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| Nervous Mini | 5/13/2009 |
Q: We have 8 year Mini-Schnauzer female who has been acting more high strung than usual. She has been ...
A: No, dogs don't really have menopause like women do. They can still be bred and conceive to a very ...
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| id Hills dog food | 5/13/2009 |
Q: My Miniature Schnauzer suffered an hemorragical gastritis when he was 6 months old (he is 15 months ...
A: Very few of the prescription diets are intended to be used for long-term feeding; just read the ...
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| mouth injury | 5/12/2009 |
Q: My dog seems to have hurt his mouth he will not let me even attempt to open it to see what is wrong
A: It is too bad that you never taught your dog to allow you to do anything to him that you want to do. ...
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| Minature Schnauzer | 5/12/2009 |
Q: My miniature schnauzer is a female who will be 4 in July. ever so often in both her front paws she ...
A: The weight sounds fine, but that is dependent on the dog's height and amount of bone... so she could ...
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| dog compatiblity | 5/11/2009 |
Q: We have a 5 year old, female Airedale. We are considering getting a Welsh Terrier puppy. Do you ...
A: It really depends on the individual dogs involved, but generally the best mix is male/female (if the ...
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| overbite | 5/10/2009 |
Q: We have a 6month old MI-KI -she has pretty severe over bite the vet would like to pull her bottom ...
A: I wouldn't do anything unless teeth are truly cutting into the roof of your dog's mouth. Even at ...
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| breeding | 5/8/2009 |
Q: Can u mate a father dog with one of the female puppys this is his first litter the female puppy is ...
A: Inbreeding is never a good idea unless one thoroughly knows all the dogs and any possible health ...
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| difference | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I have two five year old pitbulls and they are staying in a kennel right now. Well i take them out ...
A: The symptoms are fairly similar, but kennel cough is highly contagious to other dogs, while ...
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| training | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Maybe you can help me, I have a bullmastiff mix with shepherd that weights 95lbs and is 1yr old. He ...
A: I imagine that will change with maturity, but first teach him to bark on command, then teach him to ...
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| Bichon Maltese Mix | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Can you please provide me with your advice or experience with any similar situation. My 3 y.o. ...
A: The only thing I've ever had even remotely like this was a cancerous tumor on a toe. Your case ...
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| rapid weight gain in my chihuahua | 5/2/2009 |
Q: my chihuahua seems to have gained a lot of weight in the past month and is having trouble with bowel ...
A: If the dog has not been getting into extra food, or being slipped extra treats, it needs to be seen ...
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| poms | 5/2/2009 |
Q: is cheese bad for poms
A: It is okay **IN MODERATION**, which for a pomeranian would be a very small amount. Cheese can make a ...
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| Boxer fur loss | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old fawn male boxer. Over the past couple months his fur started to thin on his ...
A: Yes, I would seek out a veterinary dermatologist as something is obviously wrong with the dog. ...
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| Unneutered males | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I'm getting 2 Tibetan Terrier male pups, litter mates, that I would like to show. (conformation, ...
A: While I am not that familiar with Tibetan Terriers, I do have a houseful of unneutered males, and, ...
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| Potty training 5 month old Yorkie | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I am having a really hard time potty training my 5 1/2 month Yorkie. He is about 3 1/2 lbs. I have a ...
A: This should work the same as housebreaking, except that the puppy would be put on the pads instead ...
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| Swine flu | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Can dogs get swine flu?
A: Up to this point, there is no evidence of transmission by anything other than person-to-person ...
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| breeding dog with Lyme Disease | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to find research anywhere about breeding a female dog that has been diagnosed with Lyme ...
A: The first thing I would do would be to put this bitch on lyme antibiotics (probably doxyclycline) ...
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| my dog wont poop | 4/28/2009 |
Q: hey i wanted to know i got a pitbull and he didnt poop for around 4 days and keeps throuin up would ...
A: Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian immediately! I would be concerned that he might have ...
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| Miniature schnauzers | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have just purchased a miniature schnauzer female puppy for my daughters - ages 8 and 9. The puppy ...
A: I think negative responses come from people who have met schnauzers who have never been trained and ...
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| Water dish | 4/26/2009 |
Q: Great site. Just one question that I can't find answer to. Is it okay to use aluminum pot as water ...
A: No, I would not use aluminum, for the simple reason that I eventually had a "toxic" reaction from ...
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| Lethargic Dog | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I have a pitbull (either pure bred or mix, we're not sure) that is about just over a year old. Up ...
A: Your dog's symptoms have nothing to do with worms, but all dogs should have a stool sample examined ...
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| Nursing mother | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I know that you said that my dog should be seen by a vet if she is sick, but I have a question and ...
A: Three weeks is pretty young to wean, and I would definitely start bottle-feeding them. Start them ...
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| Nursing mother | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I know that you said that my dog should be seen by a vet if she is sick, but I have a question and ...
A: I have never personally had a bitch with mastitis, but I do know that you need to get those puppies ...
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| entering into AKC conformation event | 4/25/2009 |
Q: with your experience I am wondering if you can help me. I have a golden retriever puppy who will be ...
A: Wow! This is gonna take awhile<G> I am going to assume that you are located somewhere in the Twin ...
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| Re: Teething | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 week Daschund and she is eating dry food (Eukanuba) at first her poop was hard now I see ...
A: You didn't say if your dachshund was a miniature or a standard, but at eight weeks I feed my ...
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| Re: Teething | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 week Daschund and she is eating dry food (Eukanuba) at first her poop was hard now I see ...
A: This could be due to feeding your dachshund too much food, or possibly she has worms. Take a stool ...
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| purchasing a second dog | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I own a 4 yr. old neutered Schnoodle and an 11 yr old spayed cat.I have been searching for a ...
A: Frankly, when I am rehoming one of my dogs, I generally ask all of the questions. I also visit the ...
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| older dogs having puppies | 4/23/2009 |
Q: We are in the market for a new puppy. The puppies were adorable but the owner said the mother was ...
A: Unless these puppies are being given away, I wouldn't support these so-called "breeders" in any way ...
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| Bad rear legs | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Hey my 6 year old springer "STETSON" seems to have a problem with his rear legs or knees,but only in ...
A: There is no way to "fix" a problem without knowing exactly what is the cause. You need to get your ...
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| shar-pei | 4/21/2009 |
Q: even tho he does snore at nite,and could some 1 answer me this i havehad a lot of people telling me ...
A: Some dogs do happen to snore louder than others, probably due to length of soft palate, muzzle, and ...
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| pups | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I went to view a litter of 12 day old puppies and got to hold one. The puppy that i held felt like ...
A: It is hard to respond without knowing exactly what you were feeling, but (healthy) puppies who have ...
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| which breed? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: she's white with apricot colored shade on her back and ears are partly apricot colored. Pet shop ...
A: Three weeks old?! That place ought to be shut down and the owners horse-whipped for selling puppies ...
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| will not eat kibbles | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have an 11 week old maltipoo, he is a very picky eater. I have been trying wellness puppy kibbles ...
A: Your problem is that you are creating a picky-eater by handfeeding him. Normally, I say to put the ...
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| English Bulldog Vomits 2 Times a Week in AM | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old English Bulldog who vomits yellow bile about twice a week in the mornings ...
A: Intermittent vomiting early in the morning is often due to a dog having an empty stomach. Some foods ...
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| find a natural substitute | 4/20/2009 |
Q: my 4 yr old american bulldog ,male has been on steryiods for most of his life to help boost his ...
A: I think you should look for a vet (probaby holistic) who will go over your dog with a fine-tooth ...
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| puppies | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I am due to collect a puppy from a breeder in a few weeks. The breeder said I'll be ok to take the ...
A: The best age is 8-9 weeks, after the puppy is mentally more mature to handle leaving its mother, and ...
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| fueding female dogs | 4/19/2009 |
Q: i have two female dogs at one time just tolerated each other. usually if they get in a fight it does ...
A: That is most likely not possible. Once bitches take a dislike to each other, they tend to want to ...
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| Dog Eating Fur | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My 16 year old beloved Silky-Terrior has been licking & eating the fur from his two front paws to ...
A: The hair chewing could be stress-related. It could also be allergies. Any other signs of allergies? ...
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| chihuahua growling and snapping | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have a one and a half year old very small Chihuahua female. She has been in the heart of our ...
A: It is strange that her personality changed so drastically. I think I would take her in and have the ...
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| puppy/nursing | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Our 2 1/2 yo cocker spaniel had 11 puppies who are now 3 1/2 wks old. Obviously, we use milk ...
A: When one has that many puppies, weaning has to start a bit earlier. Make up a slurry of baby rice ...
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| Growling Only at Night Issue | 4/17/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have a miniature schnauzer that is approximately 2.5 years old. We've never had any ...
A: This could very well be a dominance issue. Schnauzers can be great for taking up the reins if one ...
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| weird dog behavior | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I seen something you posted back in 06 about a dog you owned who kept acting scared like something ...
A: Whenever a dog gets concerned about his rear end, it is usually either gas or anal glands needing to ...
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| Growling Only at Night Issue | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have a miniature schnauzer that is approximately 2.5 years old. We've never had any ...
A: This is a very interesting problem. Does he growl if YOU go out there quietly by yourself? My ...
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| female marking her territory | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 month old female miniature schnauzer. After she got her first period at 7 months, she has ...
A: If she is only doing this on her walks, then I wouldn't worry about it. If she is also doing it in ...
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| Doberman Diet | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have a doberman bitch of 10 weeks old and is weighing around 7kgs. I am feeding milk in the ...
A: You should put the bitch on a good-quality diet such as Eagle, Wellness, or Solid Gold. Milk, ...
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| poodle cuts | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I am trying to clip my dogs myself. we have two small poodles and like to keep their hair cut ...
A: No, those plastic combs are pretty useless gizmos. I would suggest possibly a #4 skip-tooth blade ...
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| boxer | 4/14/2009 |
Q: hi i have a boxer she is 13 months old she is in heat has stopped bleeding 2 days ago we brought her ...
A: Your bitch is too young to breed. She should not be bred until she has had her hips X-rayed (and ...
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| Testicles in standard Schnauzer | 4/13/2009 |
Q: My dog is nearly 6 months old, standard schnauzer. The dog seem to an erection and I can clearly ...
A: From your description I am not sure what you are feeling, but if this is during an erection (which ...
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| dogs ages | 4/13/2009 |
Q: how old must a puppy be in order for you to sell it.
A: A puppy should be at least eight weeks before it is placed, preferably nine weeks, as it needs to ...
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| 10 mo. old yorkie deperate to potty train | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 month old yorkie that will sleep all night in his crate without messing in it. We got ...
A: He may start pottying in the smaller crate, too, but I think he is in a too-large crate during the ...
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| Barking | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old chi and have had him for 3 months. Love him to death!! But he barks anytime I ...
A: This is a form of separation anxiety. http://www.ygrr.org/doginfo/behavior-anxiety.html You need to ...
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| 5 month old puppy-afraid? | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have just been given a 5 month old mutt. She is adorable. The previous owner told me a family ...
A: Sadly, this puppy has never had the proper socialization that she should have had, and will never be ...
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| male wining & activity | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have 2 chihuahua ages 4 & 5 male / female..they have had 2 litters, I donot want anymore so I have ...
A: There is absolutely nothing you can do except to get one of the dogs out of the house for a couple ...
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| chocolate labs? | 4/10/2009 |
Q: i always wounder how do you breed a chocolate lab? do they just randomly end up coming out that ...
A: The parents either have to be chocolate or carry the chocolate gene in order to produce that color. ...
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| my Pom | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 10yrd old, & lately shes been discharing from her vagina & shes not using the restroom. I ...
A: Get your dog into the vet ASAP! It sounds like she has some kind of infection. She could have ...
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| my jack russell female has radicly changed | 4/7/2009 |
Q: all of a sudden for the past 3 months has been biting, and chewing the leash the whole time shes out ...
A: I am wondering what happened that first time she started chewing on her leash. Did something happen ...
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| Urinating | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My dog, a westhighland terrier is 11 years old. About 12 months ago her womb was removed, in recent ...
A: This sounds like it could be a bladder infection... or maybe just incontinence due to her age. ...
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| 4 1/2 month cocker paper trained | 4/6/2009 |
Q: We have trained our 4 1/2 month cocker spaniel to do his business on the news paper and he dose ...
A: Yes, you might have a bit of a problem in breaking him from using that spot, but since he is trained ...
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| antisocial behavior | 4/6/2009 |
Q: my walker hound chloe is antisocial around other dogs, shes not aggressive towards them until they ...
A: First of all, it is perfectly okay for a bitch to object to another dog sticking its nose up her ...
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| hives | 4/5/2009 |
Q: my 2 year old white boxer has been battling hives for the last 8 months. the vet though is was a ...
A: When my kids were little one of them had hives, and the pediatrician said that hives were caused by ...
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| dogs | 4/5/2009 |
Q: i just moved in to a new house about 2 months ago and my neighbour came over today and said my ...
A: Why is your dog barking all night, and why can you not hear it? Is he penned up outside or running ...
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| odor problem | 4/4/2009 |
Q: my Shih-zhu-chihuahua mix always has an odor. He has very sensitive skin. I bath him several times a ...
A: If you are bathing your dog several times a week and he still smells, something is wrong. When you ...
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| My Schnauzer | 4/4/2009 |
Q: .. My little guy will be 14 this year & over the years he's been blessed with pretty good health ...
A: Believe me, Ed, you will know when it is time as the dog will tell you. You will see it in his eyes, ...
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| pregnant pomeranian | 4/2/2009 |
Q: i have a male and female pomeranian 5yrs old. do not know if they breed, never did before, kept them ...
A: She could probably have one puppy and not show, particularly if she carried it high up under her ...
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| 2yr old boxer with baby teeth | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have a boxer that I rescued that still has her front baby teeth. I was told when I rescued her ...
A: I think this is probably just a rare fluke. I say this because I once had a neighbor who was in his ...
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| My dog may have aborted her pups | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have been talking with Shawn here and he is maxed out in asking questions this is our last ...
A: I have no idea what he meant by "do not let her strain herself". I suppose he meant you should keep ...
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| period | 3/31/2009 |
Q: my female dog just started her period.how long does it take for it to be over.
A: The average length of time that a bitch is in season is 21 days, but some can go a bit longer. ...
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| QUESTION | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A MALE BOXER THAT WE ARE TRYING TO MATE, I DON'T SEE HIM DOING ANYTHING WITH THE FEMALE, WHAT ...
A: This could be any number of things. She isn't ready... he isn't ready. Maybe she is too dominant and ...
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| dog grooming | 3/30/2009 |
Q: My mother has agreed to let me get a dog. I've decided to get a chorkie/yorkihuahua. how often ...
A: Most any shampoo will do; I like to open the top and smell the shampoo to see if it is something I ...
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| going into heat. | 3/30/2009 |
Q: At what age do Shittzus go into heat for the first time?
A: Dogs are individuals and that first season can vary considerably. Here my bitches have come in as ...
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| Schnauzer growling/talking | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if there is anything I can do about our nuetered four year old Schnauzer who ...
A: Some schnauzers are very talkative. If you think that is all that he is doing, then just ignore him. ...
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| Question about grooming | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I am a grooming student but I am having trouble locating information regarding which dog breeds have ...
A: Most of these are the poodle/schnauzer type dogs (particularly those with thick coats), but as a ...
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| pregnance dog | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I would like to know about female dog... how old she can pregnancy and how old she can't and with ...
A: A bitch can become pregnant whenever she comes in season... no matter what her age is. In reality, ...
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| introduction of a new dog at home to another dog at home | 3/26/2009 |
Q: We have just brought a new dog into our house(6mos puppy female not spayed). I need tips on how to ...
A: Most dogs do better when introduced on neutral territory such as a park, etc. Here I keep the ...
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| Poisoned four months old dog... Please help... =( | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Please help me... My dog is four months old and is mixed Labrador retriever breed (well, just the ...
A: Your askal MUST be seen by a veterinarian as he might be starting to dehydrate and be needing fluids ...
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| dog licking | 3/24/2009 |
Q: My younger dog (6) is licking my older dog (16) all the time, this has only started in the last ...
A: I consider some dogs to be "nurse dogs". I have had a couple over the years, and when they start ...
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| Indoor potty training | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a mini-schnauzer/yorkie mix puppy. He's 3 months old. We are gone approx. 10hrs a day at ...
A: It is only a good idea if it works. (How is that for an answer?<G>) Some puppies will not ...
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| My mini maple doxen starts convulsing | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I had a question regarding my mini daple doxen. He is roughly 5 years old now, and has never shown ...
A: I think your dog needs to be seen by a veterinary chiropractor. ...
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| Feeding the Dog | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I just switched my Lakeland Terrier, Chester McDuff, from IAMs mini-chunks mixed with pedigree wet ...
A: When switching over to any new food, be sure to do so gradually (over a week or two) to avoid ...
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| 'One dog' household | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Several months ago our 4yr old male Pomeranian passed away. We also have a 2 1/2yr old female ...
A: Some dogs bond too closely to other dogs in the household, and it is very hard for them if the other ...
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| My 10 Year old Schnauzer | 3/21/2009 |
Q: We have had Sheba for over 10 years and has been going to the bathroom outside for all these years. ...
A: Only a veterinarian can determine if your dog has a health problem. Make sure she is eating a ...
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| Many questions | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a questions about the use of an E-collar and prong collar with regards to obedience puppy ...
A: I am assuming that by E-collar you are referring to shock collars and not Elizabethan collars. ...
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| chewing | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Good day, I have a soon to be two years old German Boxer (male). When I leave for work (regular ...
A: Chewing is usually a stress reliever for a dog, while some do it because they are bored. The ...
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| Black labrador | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My black lab got a hold of a few raisins, I am aware grapes are poisons to him. What should I do or ...
A: Call your vet IMMEDIATELY! Raisins ARE grapes, and the results can be the same... acute renal ...
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| Getting a puppy with thin hair (yorkie) | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Brittan The puppy I like is a little yorkie girl with very thin hair and I am wondering if her thin ...
A: *ANY* puppy should come with a written contract and health guarantee, and a new puppy/dog should be ...
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| joint care | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Hi Karen - I have a standard poodle that will be eight years old in July - Even though she has no ...
A: There are several good supplements out there. Just be sure it is a glucosamine/chondroitin ...
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| Getting a puppy with thin hair (yorkie) | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Brittan The puppy I like is a little yorkie girl with very thin hair and I am wondering if her thin ...
A: There is a possibility that she could have a physical problem. Hypothyroidism, Cushings Disease, and ...
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| open fontinel | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 week old puppy with an open fontanel. It has been sneezing and coughing since I got ...
A: No, the open fontanel has nothing to do with the fact that your puppy has a virus, but that open ...
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| Excited Urination | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My 1 year old male Schnoodle is giving me a problem. He urinates whenever he greets someone. Even ...
A: It sounds to me like you are doing all the right things... keeping everything low-key and ignoring ...
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| Rusty Beard | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My one year old B/S mini is just beginning to show some signs of rust in his beard. I know it's not ...
A: The only time I've had grass stains on my dogs is if they go out on newly mown grass, so keep your ...
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| Shih Tzu | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My eight year old shih tzu has had a change in the color of the fur under her paws, around her mouth ...
A: The color change is due to a change in the pH of her body... specifically her saliva. Wherever she ...
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| lameness in puppy's backside | 3/13/2009 |
Q: For the past 2 weeks my 9 month old Husky has been experiencing episodes of lameness in his ...
A: While no question was presented here, it is evident that the husky's licking is a pain reaction. ...
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| Training for dog barking | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Our cockapoo is 4 months old and we got her 3 weeks ago. She is in a large pen alone for most of the ...
A: Your puppy is way too young to be left alone in a room, unless there is absolutely nothing in it but ...
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| Weird Incident | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Today my 18 year old daughter came home. My daughter is not living at home and not looking very ...
A: Yes, I do believe that dogs can see/sense things that we cannot. If I get upset or stressed, my dogs ...
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| Maltipoo | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Our Maltipoo (Bruce Lee) will turn 8 months old this month and has developed a weird problem. He’s ...
A: This is submissive urination. Keep everything low-key with him, particularly when coming home and ...
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| one year old sheltie | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My sheltie is more interested in being by my side than eating.She barely eats one cup of food a day ...
A: Be sure you are feeding a quality food such as Eagle, Wellness, or Solid Gold. The first ingredient ...
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| Rusty Beard | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My one year old B/S mini is just beginning to show some signs of rust in his beard. I know it's not ...
A: The best way is to figure out what is causing the staining, remove the problem, and let the hair ...
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| potty training huge problem with an eight month old baby | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a mini schnauzer, she is 7 years old. have been having this problem for a while. we ...
A: You really should housebreak this dog, although she has been eliminating in the house for so long ...
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| Dogs in Heat | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I had one of my male unaltered shih tzus groomed on Saturday and my male unaltered Teddy Bear will ...
A: You don't say how old these dogs are, but if he is old enough, I would get the mix neutered ASAP. If ...
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| Budget Clippers | 3/7/2009 |
Q: We have recently (yesterday) bought a standard poodle and it has always been our intention to ...
A: I am not familiar with this particular clipper, but cheap clippers really don't do a good job and ...
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| foot infected? | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I gave my MS a chew bone and somehow it got the hair in between the pads of his front right paw ...
A: The hair between the pads will mat very easily on a schnauzer if it isn't kept scissored or clipped ...
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| old dog | 3/5/2009 |
Q: how do i make my 12 year old boxer dog more comfortable vet say hes dying of old age!!!! what should ...
A: "Dying of old age?" That is the most indefinite diagnosis I have ever heard. Keep your guy warm, ...
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| Nipping mini Shnauzer | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I am writing because I am getting really frustrated with my fiancee's Mini Shnauzer, which is soon ...
A: You have a couple things going on here. One is a young dog who has never learned to inhibit his ...
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| 7 month female havanese | 3/4/2009 |
Q: than god i found your site. i have a 7 month old female havanese that won't stop barking and ...
A: First, get this little "dogsnot" into obedience classes and start working with her every single day. ...
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| Expressing glands | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 year old sheeba Inu, female. SHe had a big wet spot on her bed the other day and now on ...
A: I think she is urinating in her sleep. It may not smell much if she is drinking lots of water. She ...
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| Avoiding fleas | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I bought a new puppy in late fall and I didn't worry about fleas during the winter. However, spring ...
A: Yes, Frontline Plus is very effective against fleas and ticks. Here is a site that tells you ...
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| dogs being together | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a border collie/shepherd mix puppy. She is now 13 wks. We have had her for a ...
A: I am sure that eventually they will be fine together, but until the puppy grows up more (mentally), ...
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| scratching at the door | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a young intelligent, energetic working cocker spaniel. She loves being outdoors and she is ...
A: This dog needs to learn to come when called. Get her into ongoing obedience classes for a few months ...
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| foods my dog ate | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 year old Dachshund and she got in to the garbage and ate raw chicken neck and some bacon ...
A: Most of that "should" be okay, but might be a bit rich for her all at once. She could get some ...
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| changing blades on a dog clipper | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I purchased an Oster Turbo A5 clipper to groom my Maltese. I managed to get the blade off in order ...
A: Make sure that the hinge that the blade fits on is open. (You might have to pry it open with a ...
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| dog | 3/1/2009 |
Q: how long can he stay inside without pooping it has been raining for two days and every time i take ...
A: You are VERY lucky! Or maybe just have a very well-trained dog. It is quite remarkable that he ...
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| toy fox terriers | 3/1/2009 |
Q: We are considering purchasing a toy fox terrier and not sure between male or female....What is the ...
A: To truly learn more about any breed, one should always contact the breeders of that breed: ...
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| my dog daisylulu | 2/28/2009 |
Q: my dog just had 8 puppies, she just fed them & her nipples are leaking milk do you think her ...
A: It would help if you had said exactly how old the puppies are. I would hold her so that they can ...
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| Dog food ideas | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old terrier mix breed male puppy. I have had him since he was 8 weeks old, he is ...
A: I feed my dogs Eagle Original, and have for over 25 years. Eagle Original contains corn, and corn is ...
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| puppy constipation | 2/27/2009 |
Q: my puppy i think is constipated. he can poop but when he does he cries and it is hard for him to get ...
A: First, I would put him on a better food, such as Eagle or Wellness. Beneful puppy food is primarily ...
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| Biting on exam table | 2/27/2009 |
Q: i have been showing Papillons now for a few years. I have a 10 month old pap puppy that i bred and ...
A: I've only had one dog (a bitch) who started growling at judges, and I retired her from showing as it ...
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| DUCLAWS AND LARGE LUMPS | 2/27/2009 |
Q: IS IT NORMAL FOR MY SHELTIE TO HAVE ONLY 1 DUCLAW? AND THERE ARE THESE LARGE EXTRA PAD LUMPS ABOUT 2 ...
A: The pad on the back of a dog's front leg is called a carpal pad, as it protects the carpal joint ...
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| Y do dogs hump? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a male Miniature Pinscher who is about 1 1/2 yrs old. I also have a female cat who is about ...
A: Dogs hump to demonstrate their dominance to another creature... another dog, people, or a cat. ...
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| puppy feces | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 month old cairn terrier/yorkie mix and he is only 3 lbs. his feces is soft is that ...
A: Stools are usually soft because the dog has parasites, because it is being fed a poor-quality food, ...
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| pregnant dog | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My dog is about due to have her puppies. She is having a discharge that looks like ink. Is this ...
A: No, a dark (greenish) discharge is NOT normal. She most likely either has a dead puppy or a placenta ...
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| Female Marking Bed | 2/24/2009 |
Q: We have a 2 yr. old female dog who has been fixed and a few days ago we brought home a 7 week old ...
A: She is marking to reinforce her dominance in the (changing) pack. I had a male do this in my bed, ...
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| Anxiety in Schnauzer | 2/21/2009 |
Q: We have a 7-year-old miniature schnauzer who was approximately 2 years old when we got him. ...
A: The only dog I've ever seen afraid of her bowls was a rescue that I had here for a time. I ...
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| my dog is shaking | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I woke up this morning and my schnauzer is shaking like he is cold I have been holding and wrapped ...
A: He could be shaking because he is cold, or he could be shaking because he is in pain or doesn't feel ...
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| Dog- Shaking | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Last night, my four year-old, female cocker spaniel started shaking for about five minutes. I was ...
A: It is impossible to say what this really was, and most likely the veterinarian will not find ...
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| Rescued Mini Schnauzer Too excitable - Too old to neuter? | 2/21/2009 |
Q: About 2 months ago, my boyfriend and I adopted a rescued and unneutered older mini schnauzer (was a ...
A: I once had to have a 13-year-old neutered because of testicular cancer, so, no, yours is not too ...
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| Dark vulva | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My 10 month old puppy is currently going through her first heat. The vet and I decided to let her ...
A: I think the vulva does tend to lighten a bit when it is swollen, usually becoming fairly pink. When ...
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| pooping and peeing | 2/19/2009 |
Q: my name is praveen n i have a dog thats 2 years old. i got him from my friends as they couldnt take ...
A: First, if he is intact, have him neutered as that may help with his marking. Pretend you just ...
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| dogs | 2/19/2009 |
Q: hello i have a older dog and have a puppie in the house the older dog wont go near her or when ...
A: Generally, if you just let nature take its course, they will warm up to each other over a ...
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| dog | 2/18/2009 |
Q: my dog has red patches on her skin some kind of warts that have a bad smell to them when you pop ...
A: Your dog has some sort of infection.... possibly a staph infection. She needs to be seen by a ...
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| My miniature schnauzer | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My dog is 10 years old. She has just starting to bite her feet, she has a stiff gait, very thirsty, ...
A: Most of those symptoms are signs of pain. She may well have arthritis in her toes. You might try ...
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| open fontanel | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am considering buying a puppy that was born with an open fontanel which closed within the first ...
A: This is a problem that is usually seen in smaller breeds (like chihuahuas), but I doubt that it ...
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| Blood in Poop | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My dog, is 16 years old and is blind in one eye and now starting today is pooping blood. Do you have ...
A: This could be parasites, a viral or bacterial infection, colitis, or just a broken blood vessel from ...
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| Breeding | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a male Lhasa Apso, Cocker Spaniel mix and a female Siberian Husky. The Husky went into heat a ...
A: Size is pretty much irrelevant as bitches are very good at accommodating the males. If your male is ...
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| spoiled puppy? | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 14 week old Daschund puppy, so far I have had no real problems with her. My Question is, ...
A: This would depend on the puppy, of course, but there is a chance that you could be spending too much ...
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| my 23 week german shepard puppy | 2/17/2009 |
Q: i have my German shepherds puppy 2 days now.. all he does is run from us, and he likes to hide and ...
A: No, this is NOT normal. He obviously has not been socialized and handled by strangers. I would ...
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| Pom holding back leg up...hopping on three | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Approx. a month ago our 10 yr. old female Pom starting holding her right back leg up. I have felt ...
A: This could be anything from a stifle problem to a ligament tear. Your dog needs to be seen by a ...
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| new puppies | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I am thinking of getting a new puppy or puppies. What are the advantages if any of getting two. If I ...
A: If both of you are gone all day, who will let the puppy outside during the day to help with its ...
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| pug breeding | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a female 2yr. old pug, she has already have 2 healthy litters of pups, only one pup out of 5 ...
A: Three litters by the age of two is a LOT, in my opinion. Most of us don't start breeding until ...
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| twisted tail on Mini Schnauzer | 2/14/2009 |
Q: Our 11 year old female Mini Schnauzer had a perfectly normal docked tail for most of her life. ...
A: When a tail goes out of alignment like that, it usually means that there is an issue with the spine. ...
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| pulling out fur | 2/14/2009 |
Q: hi my 12 year old golden retriever has recently started pulling out his fur on his hind legs he has ...
A: This could be due to pain, boredom, allergies, a fungal infection, stress, or parasites. Try ...
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| Mini-schnoodle behavior | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I really have 2 questions. First, our 6 month old schnoodle was neutered about 3 weeks ago. This ...
A: You have several issues going on here. First, your dog has a bit of separation anxiety. You should ...
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| My Puppy has a Lump on her Neck! | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My one yorkie had puppies and my parents decide to keep the smallest yorkie. Her name is Amy. She ...
A: This sounds like it could be a reaction from an inoculation. Keep an eye on it and have your ...
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| Clogging clippers, dog grooming | 2/12/2009 |
Q: why are my Andis professional clippers (new) with my 30 blade with combs attached getting clogged up ...
A: Be sure the blades are kept oiled at all times, and they must be thoroughly cleaned before/after ...
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| Is the mini schnauzer right for me? | 2/11/2009 |
Q: We are wanting to get a dog but just wanted to see which breed is right for us. I have a 6 year old ...
A: I think a Yorkie or Maltese would probably be too small with your young children (if your kids are ...
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| puppies staying with mother? | 2/10/2009 |
Q: My German Shepherd had six puppies. Four of them went back to the breeder. Two of them I have. A ...
A: At this age, it is pretty unlikely that the bitch would really hurt her own puppies. Generally, it ...
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| My dog Nina, mini french bull dog | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Nina has always junped on the couch with no problem.....she is three years old....tonight I notice ...
A: If your dog suddenly cannot jump up on the couch after she always did before, there is undoubtedly ...
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| MY PIT BULL TERRIER | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I RECENTLY GOT A PUPPY YESTERDAY WILL BE 8 WKS ON THE 12 OF FEB. WHEN CAN HE GET HIS SHOTS AND ARE ...
A: One should never bring in a new puppy before eight weeks of age (preferably nine) so that it can ...
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| my dog | 2/6/2009 |
Q: i have a male staffordshire bull terrier he is 7 years old and i want to get a female for him ...
A: It really doesn't matter what the dog wants... what do YOU want? Are you capable of taking care of ...
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| halos in pupp's eyes | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have a lhasa apsa female puppy that is 6 mos. old. About a month ago I noticed that she has moon ...
A: It could just be the pigment of your dog's eyes; you should ask your breeder about this. If your ...
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| feeding | 1/1/2009 |
Q: i am getting a new puppy soon, but am concenred about my schedule as i am not home from 9 till 4 and ...
A: You can still feed the puppy twice a day (before and after work), but what goes in, must come out, ...
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| mini schnauzer itching | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I have spent the past year trying to control my mini schnauzers itching. He has been on steroids ...
A: Steroids and antibiotics are often not much more than bandaids, unless the dog has a bacterial ...
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| Swollen Eyelids | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old doxy that has recently begun to get swollen eyelids. He starts out with a swollen ...
A: First of all, I have no idea what this could be, but I would get a referral to a veterinary ...
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| Shituz | 12/30/2008 |
Q: We have a grown shiuz and recently her renal area has turned dark (and she is a white dog) and now ...
A: I doubt that this is anything to be concerned about, but the next time you take her in for ...
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| Chinese Crested Skin problems | 12/30/2008 |
Q: My five yr old crested has real bad skin issues. She has black heads, pimples and now white cyst ...
A: Unfortunately, you have a breed which is prone to skin problems. I would bathe her every couple ...
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| Adopted Miniature Schnauzer | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Greetings Karen, We have a 2 year old male miniature schnauzer, Rudy,that we love dearly. We ...
A: This is called "submissive urination", and basically, you just ignore it because the dog is ...
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| Question regarding dog deserting owner | 12/29/2008 |
Q: After my daughter, Natalie, went to the hospital for four days due to a C-Section her beloved Shitzu ...
A: Once a dog changes its "affiliation", I don't know if there is much one can do about that. The same ...
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| possible side effects of benadryl in dogs | 12/27/2008 |
Q: What are the possible side effects of giving banadryl to dogs?
A: Side effects in people are: difficulty breathing; closing of throat; swelling of lips, tongue, or ...
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| Dog Pregnancy | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I Have A 15 Lb Jack Russell- Chihuahua Mix Female And I'm Afraid That My 35-40lb German Shepherd-Pit ...
A: Your cheapest option is to have the bitch spayed immediately. You can take a chance that she will be ...
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| Dog Pregnancy | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I Have A 15 Lb Jack Russell- Chihuahua Mix Female And I'm Afraid That My 35-40lb German Shepherd-Pit ...
A: I would be very worried myself if this was my dog. It is too late to have her aborted now, but you ...
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| 13 year old Min Pin started peeing in the house | 12/23/2008 |
Q: My 13 year old Min Pin has started peeing in the house. He has been trained since he was a puppy. ...
A: Get him into your veterinarian. It could be a bladder infection, or even bladder stones. He could ...
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| Nesting behavior | 12/22/2008 |
Q: My 13 yr. female Border Collie died this morning. She as been deaf and nearly blind for 2 years but ...
A: I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. Don't get me started, as I've lost three old ...
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| Miniature Schnauzer Flaky Skin | 12/22/2008 |
Q: My 7-year-old miniature schnauzer Cicero has developed flaky skin/dandruff over the past several ...
A: There are many things that can cause dry skin, and winter can be particularly hard on some due to ...
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| Jack Russell Terrier Behavior | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have a Jack Russell, Vito, who turned 6 in October 2008, we have had him since he was 13 weeks ...
A: First of all, kick that dog's butt out of your bed and into a crate! He does not deserve to be ...
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| potty training | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I Have A 4 Wk. Old Chihuahua Whose Mother Abandoned. I Am Warming And Giving Him Whole Milk.[It Is ...
A: Stop feeding this tiny puppy spaghetti and applesauce! Those are not proper foods for him. Get him ...
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| urination - broken leg | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Karen, we recently took in a stray beagle and yesterday, he darted out the door and into the street, ...
A: The dog has a broken leg; he should NOT be wrestling! Keep him quiet... in a crate or exercise pen ...
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| Names for miniature schnauzers | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a six weeks old male miniature schnauzer and I need to find a name for him. As this ...
A: First of all, you purchased your puppy about two weeks too soon as he really needed that extra time ...
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| licking of the paws | 12/16/2008 |
Q: my dog chester is a my weighs about 30lbs and i the past three to four months has been licking his ...
A: This sounds a bit like OCD, but is most likely allergies. You should have asked the vet about this ...
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| re house training an older dog | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 17 year old miniature schnauzer that canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome; she is being ...
A: That is great to hear that medication is helping her! It can be really tough living with a senile ...
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| My Shelties coat | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I rescued a Sheltie puppy in Michigan back in May. He was underweight but now he is gaining weight. ...
A: Be sure the dog is on an excellent diet, such as Eagle, Wellness, Canidae, or Solid Gold. The saying ...
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| Science Diet U/D | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old yorkie that weighs 3.5 lbs and here lately he has been having some troubles. He ...
A: I'm sorry, but your question is beyond my meager medical knowledge. I do know that dalmatians are ...
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| rubbing hair off nose | 12/12/2008 |
Q: i have a 2-yr old schnoodle. he rubs the side & top of his face into the carpet, to the point of ...
A: I don't think this is a behavorial problem; I think it is most likely a physical problem. Did your ...
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| Schnauzer eye mucus discharge | 12/12/2008 |
Q: My miniature schnauzer, Quito, is 3 years old and is about 1 foot tall. He's been having this ...
A: Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian or, preferably, a veterinary ophthalmologist. He could ...
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| Whip cream | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I want to give my dog whip cream with his dog food. Also with treats. So can I? just want to make ...
A: No, this is not a good food for any dog. Most dogs are lactate intolerant as they reach adulthood, ...
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| average weight gain in puppies | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Are you able to give me a guestimate of what an average weight gain would be in a newborn puppy? I ...
A: I've only had miniature schnauzer puppies, so I really don't know about labs. I've read that a puppy ...
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| Whimpering and crying | 12/11/2008 |
Q: i have 7month old pug and he whines all the time, he even cries and howels for no reason, i will let ...
A: First of all, I don't think one can have a dog crated one night and then loose another. What dog ...
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| Post Grooming Experience | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My Maltese had several mats, so we unfortunately resorted to shaving her to start over. It has been ...
A: It could be that she was shaved just a tish too short around her vulva or anal area... or up onto ...
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| Dog ate something bad | 12/10/2008 |
Q: He was having trouble pooping and it seem to be a bit runny. He was moving around from spot to spot ...
A: Fix it so that he cannot get into the trash ever again, and then fast him for 24 hours before ...
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| Whimpering and crying | 12/10/2008 |
Q: i have 7month old pug and he whines all the time, he even cries and howels for no reason, i will let ...
A: Seven-month-old puppies are generally very active, depending on their temperament. My youngsters ...
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| ravenous dog who should be full | 12/7/2008 |
Q: We babysit a dog whose owners tell us not to give him anything more food than what is recommended by ...
A: Some dogs are just naturally pigs, but there could be an underlying health issue to this dog's ...
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| Abnormal breathing noises in nose | 12/6/2008 |
Q: MY MINIATURE BLACK SCHANUZER IS 6 YRS OLD AND HAS ALWAYS MADE SOUNDS FROM HIS THROAT WHEN SMELLING ...
A: You need to get a second opinion from a different vet. This is not normal and needs to be ...
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| Female Doxie | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I know you cannot help medically but I have a female doxie that has a lump on her side. looks like ...
A: It sounds like some sort of tumor. Could be a fatty tumor.... or something worse. This does need to ...
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| house training 2 yr old female boston | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have just adopted a 2 year old female Boston from a family who has kept her as an outdoor dog. I ...
A: Some dogs become location-trained in their potty habits, and I think this is her problem. Just give ...
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| Jelousy | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have two dogs from the same litter. One was raised separate from the other for the first 6 ...
A: Get both of these dogs into ongoing obedience classes (several months), work with each separately ...
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| Roundworms | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 yr old rat terrier/pomeranian and today i noticed he has roundworms. Can I get some ...
A: Take a stool specimen into your veterinarian for examination as the dog may have more than one kind ...
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| My 1 year old yorkie is out of control!! HELP!! | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old female yorkie! She had her female surgery, and after that she has completely ...
A: First, have her thyroid level checked as hypothyroidism can cause aggression in some dogs. I really ...
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| My Morkie | 12/1/2008 |
Q: My Morkie is 9 weeks old. When should start potty training?
A: I start housebreaking mine at five weeks, weather permitting, as that is the age that a puppy tries ...
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| My Mini Schnauzer and her eating | 11/30/2008 |
Q: My pup is 13 weeks and weighs 6.6 lbs. She eats 2x a day about 2/3 cup of food but usually never ...
A: I only feed my puppies twice a day. If she is leaving some in the dish, it may be that you are ...
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| New Puppy | 11/29/2008 |
Q: We picked up our puppy, a King Charles Cavalier, from the breeder yesterday. The puppy is 7 months ...
A: **ANYTIME** one brings in a new dog/puppy, the first thing that should be done is to have it ...
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| mini dachshund sore throat will not eat | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have 5 yr old mini dachshund. Went to the Vet Monday, White blood count slightly elevated,tonsils ...
A: When I have a dog that won't eat, I progress in a certain order, escalating as needed. First step is ...
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| Red gums | 11/26/2008 |
Q: My Lab has beautiful white teeth which I take very good care of, she went off her food two days ago ...
A: Get your dog into a veterinarian ASAP! This may be nothing more than a case of gingevitis, but red ...
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| deaf puppy | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a daschund puppy that was born blind in one eye and deaf. I having difficulty training her ...
A: There is a woman here who runs deaf white bull terriers in agility. They have actually made it to ...
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| Mini Schnauzer behavior change | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 year female mini schnauzer that I has recently begun showing some very aggressive ...
A: The first thing you should do is to have her thyroid level checked as hypothyroidism can cause ...
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| FOLLOW UP Dog's Swollen Abdomen | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I'm sorry for asking again but I just asked you a question recently (a follow up question) and I was ...
A: We are required to answer (or decline) all questions, comments, etc., otherwise AllExperts.com bugs ...
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| Dog's Swollen Abdomen | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have already brought my dog to the vet but they wouldn't help me because I am low on funds. I am ...
A: I *have* had a dog with testicular cancer, and one of his testicles was slightly enlarged and ...
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| Unsure | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I'm unsure that my pug is pregnant. She is only 8 months old and I'm unsure if its safe for her i ...
A: The nipples do enlarge after a bitch's first season, but that doesn't necessarily mean that she is ...
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| my 8 month old yorkie | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have a female 8 month old yorkie that was spayed at about 5 1/2 months old. Today she drug her ...
A: Your question has sort of a "yes and no" answer. Humping is a way that a dog shows dominance... ...
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| two neutered males living together? | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Is it an okay idea to have two males who are fixed living together or will they mark territory and ...
A: You shouldn't have a problem as long as you remember to never have two that are at the same level of ...
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| dogs | 11/16/2008 |
Q: i am getting a new puppy and i want to get an electric collar for her but i dont know how old they ...
A: These collars can change a dog's personality for the worse, and they can make a dog aggressive. One ...
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| Puppy has swelling of the vulva | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My Puppy has swelling of the vulva. She an 11 mnth old Malipoo. I've seen some spotting on her ...
A: The worst part of it is the mess that they make and the fact that they will be trying to get to the ...
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| Puppy has swelling of the vulva | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My Puppy has swelling of the vulva. She an 11 mnth old Malipoo. I've seen some spotting on her ...
A: There really isn't anything you can do for her. Just snuggle up with her and keep a close eye on her ...
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| Seizure in Mini Schnauzer | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I hv a 5 yr old female mini. Had her 1st teeth cleaning Monday, had her 1st seizure 11:30 pm Wed. ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your dog. Has she had any vaccinations in the last few months? We are ...
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| My dog does not eat well..... Very Picky | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you have any ideas on how to get my 4pd chihuahua (spelling) to eat better. He ...
A: First of all, half a cup of food is a LOT of food for a 4# dog, but not if he is taking several day ...
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| My puppy is throwing up | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I got my 2 month old Americanbull dog puppy. She was fine all day yesterday and has no ...
A: Did you change her diet? Any transition should be slow, and not done at all until she is settled in. ...
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| How dogs age... | 11/13/2008 |
Q: First off... thank you so much for volunteering your expertise! I have a 13 year old lab mix who I ...
A: Dogs can go in many different ways. As they age, their quality of life changes. One of my oldest ...
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| mini-schnauzer limping not able to put full weight on leg | 11/11/2008 |
Q: A couple of hours ago, I walked my 14month old mini to the dog park. It was a 25 minute walk, our ...
A: Make sure that he hasn't broken a toenail. That is always the first thing you should check when a ...
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| Your Personal Experince | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I know that you are not a vet, and i have already taken my 4 month old puppy to see one. He was ...
A: Sorry, but I have not heard of anything other than the treatment your veterinarian has recommended. ...
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| dog crying after laying down. | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My dog for about the past two days when he lays down for a while he wakes up crying and can't move ...
A: Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian, or preferably, a veterinary chiropractor. ...
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| beagles | 11/6/2008 |
Q: my husband has a hunting beagle about 5 years old that has been born and raised in an outdoor pen... ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your recent loss. It may be a bit difficult to convert the dog, but I ...
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| Dog refuses to move when I take him out | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Often when I take my dog for a walk he will site down or lie down and refuses to move...he wont obey ...
A: I am going to assume that he is not moving because he has never been properly leash-trained and not ...
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| Weird question, | 11/5/2008 |
Q: My dog has had black spots on her skin since she was born, kinda like a birthmark, she looks like a ...
A: No, I have never heard of this either. I have seen white pigment spots get smaller with age, but ...
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| Throwing up | 11/4/2008 |
Q: She is 11 months old and is still very play full I don't know what to do Please help. Thanks Pete
A: First, she must be fasted for at least 24 hours so that her intestinal tract has a chance to rest. ...
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| Biting dog | 11/4/2008 |
Q: We have a ~3 year old dog - pointxuer mix. We adopted him at approximately 10 weeks. Over the past ...
A: First, have his thyroid levels checked as some hypothyroid dogs can become aggressive. Second, get ...
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| my akita bits her feet till they bleed | 11/4/2008 |
Q: i have an akita she is 2 years old and she has started biting her front paws till they bleed, vets ...
A: Your dog could have some sort of obsessive-compulsive disorder, demodectic mange, or more likely it ...
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| Train dog? | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how do you train your puppy not to poop or pee inside the house? Also how do you ...
A: A bellyband is a cloth strap that is put around a male's abdomen to collect urine if he cannot be ...
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| dog spayed | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I had my dog spayed when she was 5mos. old and ever since i had it done she will through off a scent ...
A: It sounds like she has some sort of infection as males are often interested in a sexual way during ...
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| fixing a female dog | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Our dog is approx. 91/2 years old, part dalmation and ???, she was a stray. Is it safe to have her ...
A: Yes, it is usually safe to spay at this age. Your veterinarian will want to do a blood workup first ...
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| my dog's nauseating odor | 11/2/2008 |
Q: My dog is a golden Retriever and Mountain Dog mix. Lately he has had an odor that smells like a ...
A: Now that is an unpleasant "visual". Uff-da! Did the vet check his skin for some sort of bacterial ...
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| nursing | 11/2/2008 |
Q: ..my dachsund had her only puppy given away 2 days ago...she is filling up with milk...will she ...
A: The puppy was weaned too quickly; it should have been done gradually over several days. She will ...
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| obsessed/dominating dog | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I had my German Shepard for 8 years now (neutered), and he's always gotten along with other dogs, ...
A: If he is also trying to mount her, it is perfectly normal for her to tell him to bug off, as only ...
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| Train dog? | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how do you train your puppy not to poop or pee inside the house? Also how do you ...
A: To housebreak a puppy, it must be crate-trained and confined when it cannot be watched. It must go ...
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| shih tzu hair | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I brought an 8 month old shih tzu who had a short puppy cut. This is my second shih tzu I am ...
A: Eye staining is not normal. He needs to see a veterinary ophthalmologist as he may have an eye ...
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| Cloudy Urine & Mucus in Stool | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a five week old pitbull puppy. I know it is too young to have, but the mother will have ...
A: Your puppy needs to be examined by a veterinarian, and a stool sample needs to be taken in and ...
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| Breathing issue | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old schnauzer and there have been occasions were for 1 or 2 minutes straight my dog ...
A: This all depends on what you consider "breathing very hard". Some schnauzers make a sort of honking ...
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| Coughing at nightime & after drinking water. | 10/30/2008 |
Q: My dog is almost 10, he coughs after drinking water and during the nighttime. I have to let him out ...
A: First of all, I think I might get a different vet as yours didn't seem to try too hard to solve the ...
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| Chihuahua neck pain | 10/29/2008 |
Q: My Chihuahua is having pain along the back of his neck. He moves fine but yelps if he is petted in ...
A: No, it is not likely due to being picked up by the scruff of the neck as that is how adult dogs ...
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| Dog Question | 10/28/2008 |
Q: Can dogs be mute? I recently adopted a 10 month miniature schnauzer and have never heard him bark? ...
A: Some dogs are naturally quieter than others.... even SCHNAUZERS!<G> (Be grateful if yours is one of ...
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| minature schnauzer | 10/28/2008 |
Q: She is about five years old and very active. Four days ago she didn' eat for two days. The next ...
A: This bitch must be seen by a vet! Something is drastically wrong... and it sounds like some sort of ...
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| DOG BLEEDING | 10/27/2008 |
Q: my dog had left a mess in his room and this was his poop and a fair amount of blood what could it be ...
A: Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian. The blood in his stool could be due to any number of ...
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| My Dog Callie | 10/26/2008 |
Q: She was recently hit by car dislocating rear hip. My vet tried to put back in place but she says it ...
A: If the hip won't stay in place due to stretched ligaments, then surgery is your only recourse unless ...
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| Dog licking other dogs eyes | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I saw the part in your description about not giving medical advice, but I have what I think is a ...
A: In my experience, when one dog starts licking at another one, particularly in the same area, there ...
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| How do I know? | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I recently was given a beautiful, Malinois that washed out of a police training program. How that ...
A: It wasn't the training while in heat that would have been a problem, but the working her on the ...
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| How do I know? | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I recently was given a beautiful, Malinois that washed out of a police training program. How that ...
A: I would think that if your dog was in a police training program that she would have been spayed. It ...
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| dog eats feces | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My cocker spaniel will eat her own feces, or the feces of other dogs, cats, why is this?
A: In some instances, they do it because their diet is lacking in something, but most do it simply ...
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| when is my dog ready to breed with my bitch. | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have 2 Alaskan Malamutes one is a month old dog and the other a two year old bitch. I have already ...
A: Neither should be bred until they are over the age of two as that is the age at which they should ...
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| 5 month old Miniature Schnauzer puppy | 10/24/2008 |
Q: We already have a 1 and a half year old miniature schnauzer who is fairly well behaved. We have ...
A: That explains the situation a bit better. One huge mistake that some owners make is in not ...
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| New puppy | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I just brought a new puppy home. He was abandoned so he just kind of ended in my lap. I already have ...
A: If the new puppy is just starting to lose his teeth, then you may be correct about his age, but his ...
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| general health | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I’ve been buying Interceptor 11.5mg tabs for our rescued dog (we’ve had him since July of this ...
A: No, they are not the same, but the usage would depend on the intended purpose. Interceptor kills ...
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| 5 month old Miniature Schnauzer puppy | 10/23/2008 |
Q: We already have a 1 and a half year old miniature schnauzer who is fairly well behaved. We have ...
A: This really sounds strange. The breeder cannot sell the puppy because she won't come out of her ...
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| temperature and keeping dogs in the garage | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old bichon and poodle. I live in Atlanta. I leave my dogs in the garage when I go to ...
A: I think any dog, unless it is a thick-haired, double-coated breed like a husky or shepherd, cannot ...
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| Cocker Spaniel Agression | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I had a golden cocker I had when he was 5 months and he's now 5 years old. Ever since I got him he ...
A: Okay, I am confused. Who got married? Your husband? The DOG?! Do you mean your dog bred a bitch? I ...
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| I need help with my puppy | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I just got a puppy and she is 9 weeks old. She is a Lab mix with Beagle. My question is How can I ...
A: The chewing and biting is pretty normal at this age. When she tries to bite you, pinch her lip hard ...
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| humping | 10/18/2008 |
Q: We just got a Boston Terrier pup, age 9 weeks. He humps our arms or legs, and we want to break him ...
A: You have just acquired a VERY dominant puppy. I hope you are up to the work he is going to be the ...
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| english mastiff | 10/18/2008 |
Q: Im looking to get an English mastiff but I don't know if I should get a male or a female, because I ...
A: It would have been helpful if you would have told me what the sex is of your current dog, but ...
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| i need help! | 10/17/2008 |
Q: we have a 6 month old mini pin that maybe weighs a pound if that. about an hour ago she fell off a ...
A: She could have knocked herself unconscious, or she may have had a seizure (small dogs are subject to ...
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| Dogs on Heat | 10/16/2008 |
Q: my dog is havin her first period, i just wanted to know if shes in pain and is their any think i can ...
A: Sometimes I do think that some bitches get a bit crampy when in season, but most seem to get through ...
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| Dog knees | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I have an almost 2 year old toy poodle mix. Hes starting to limp mainly on his left back leg. You ...
A: Oh, yes, the leg will "lock up" if the patella does not pop back into place on its own. I've heard ...
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| expressing of anal gland | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Just wondering in your experience if small dogs that need expressed will cry a little, try to hide ...
A: A lot depends on the individual dog and WHY its glands need to be expressed. Some can get quite ...
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| Dog knees | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I have an almost 2 year old toy poodle mix. Hes starting to limp mainly on his left back leg. You ...
A: It is impossible to say what is going on in the front, but it sounds like your dog has luxating ...
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| HOW TO TELL IF MY DOG IS GOING TO HAVE PUPPIES?? | 10/13/2008 |
Q: MY OLDER DOG WENT INTO HEAT AND OUR NEW 11 MOS OLD JACK RUSSELL MATED WITH HER, HOW WILL I KNOW THAT ...
A: Some bitches show changes fairly early, and others do not. A lot depends on the size of the bitch ...
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| Dog Wetting | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Our 2 year old Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is still having accidents with urinating right in front ...
A: Retraining an adult is exactly the same as training a new puppy. The only difference is that they ...
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| Dog Wetting | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Our 2 year old Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is still having accidents with urinating right in front ...
A: First, if you haven't, have him examined to be sure that he does not have a bladder infection or ...
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| raising different breeds together | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I am planning to add to my already existing family (me and my american staffordshire terrier) an ...
A: Some breeds can be very good with each other, but some others can make for very bad combinations. ...
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| female in heat | 10/11/2008 |
Q: My female is bleeding but my male is not paying attention to her at all. Is she really in heat or ...
A: It sounds like she could be in season, but if you are not sure, your veterinarian should be able to ...
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| potty training | 10/10/2008 |
Q: We had two fully trained dogs in our house until our son brought a Gret dane pup in. Now we are ...
A: If all three dogs are crated when you cannot watch them, they are supervised when they are loose, ...
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| potty training | 10/9/2008 |
Q: We had two fully trained dogs in our house until our son brought a Gret dane pup in. Now we are ...
A: The fact that the puppy is pottying in the house is probably triggering the two older dogs, who may ...
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| transferring from CKC to AKC | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to transfer from CKC to AKC? If so how do you go about that? What is the difference ...
A: Sorry, but I have nothing to do with AKC registrations; I am just a dog owner/exhibitor/groomer who ...
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| 7 year old pekignese | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My Pekingese is 7 years old and his teeth are in bad condition is it ok in this age to do him ...
A: Due to your dog's age, the veterinarian will want to do a blood workup first to make sure that all ...
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| transferring from CKC to AKC | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to transfer from CKC to AKC? If so how do you go about that? What is the difference ...
A: http://www.akc.org/press_center/akc_syndicate/ask_AKC/0407.cfm The answer is no. Both parents must ...
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| transferring from CKC to AKC | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to transfer from CKC to AKC? If so how do you go about that? What is the difference ...
A: Are you referring to the Canadian Kennel Club or the Continental Kennel Club? Only dogs registered ...
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| allergy | 10/7/2008 |
Q: i have a year old male boxer, he gets swelled spots on his back and he feels itchy... i feed him ...
A: The only way to know for sure what is bothering him is to have allergy-testing done on him. If ...
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| white foamy puke... | 10/6/2008 |
Q: why is my 7yr old Pomeranian (female) throwing up white foam? i"ve only had her for a little over ...
A: Rope toys are **NOT** meant to be eaten. It sounds to me like she is throwing up because all that ...
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| dog's skin | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have a Golden Retriever and she has had a rash or irritation since we have owned her since a puppy ...
A: First of all, that stuff you are putting on your lawn is highly toxic to animals and people. Do not ...
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| Diarrhea in Nursing Bitches | 10/5/2008 |
Q: My Champion Mini Poodle has a 3-day-old Singleton Pup and has had a typical (for my girls it ...
A: Try looking for the Kao-Pectin at a feed store. This stuff is pink and is intended for livestock. ...
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| can dogs eat ice cream? | 10/4/2008 |
Q: Is it healthy for a yourkie to eat ice cream? I already fed it to him and does it make them hiper? ...
A: Healthy? I would have to say NO. It is a milk product, so may give him diarrhea since most dogs ...
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| grooming mini schnauzer | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I am wanting to groom my dog myself. I've been having the pro groomer cut all one length w/ #5 ...
A: If you like your dog groomed with a #5 blade, then that is what you should buy. I myself prefer the ...
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| nails | 10/4/2008 |
Q: How long would it take for quick to recede dremeling twice a week. Not seeing any results, or maybe ...
A: This isn't something that is going to happen overnight; it does take time to get those quicks to ...
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| adult dog | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My q is my dog had puppies and the puppies are now 8 weeks old. the mother of the puppies (ski)no ...
A: This is perfectly normal behavior. The bitch should be kept from the puppies for a few hours after ...
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| Steriods in Schnauzers | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My mini will be 2yrs old in January. The day he received his Rabies vaccine this April he began ...
A: **The vet said since there is no evidence of spinal problem on xray, it would not help. Would we ...
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| Steriods in Schnauzers | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My mini will be 2yrs old in January. The day he received his Rabies vaccine this April he began ...
A: Steroids are BAD; they should only be used in extreme circumstances. I would look for a different ...
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| my Jack Russell just had puppies | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My five year old female Jack Russell Terrier just had her first batch of puppies. She had six in ...
A: I cannot imagine why she would be doing that, but I would guess that there might be something wrong ...
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| two questions | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old female miniature schnauzer. She is sort of a rescue. She was returned to the ...
A: You need to get her into ongoing obedience classes (for several months) and work with her every day. ...
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| Mini Schnauzer obedience | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My 6 month male has come on well with his training to stay, sit and come at home. In the park he is ...
A: A lot of it has to do with his age (flight period starts after four months of age), but it will be ...
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| Dog peeing | 9/30/2008 |
Q: This is Diver's 3rd home....he was with a family in Seattle, then in a foster home for a few months ...
A: ABSOLUTELY! The poor dog went outside to potty and he had "NO" hollered at him! What was he to ...
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| Dog peeing | 9/30/2008 |
Q: This is Diver's 3rd home....he was with a family in Seattle, then in a foster home for a few months ...
A: The bellying up is submissive behavior. They need to make their "go outside" command more upbeat and ...
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| Mini Schnauzer and Bad Oder | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a miniature schnauzer that can smell wonderful after a bath, but when he goes outside for ...
A: Normal dogs sweat through the pads of their feet, and cool themselves off by panting, however, many ...
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| growling puppy | 9/28/2008 |
Q: "We have a 9 month old female mini-schnauzer puppy. We are her second home because the first owner ...
A: Your son needs to become more involved with the puppy. He should take over feeding her, try to take ...
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| The ride home | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I will soon be bringing home a 4 month old Maltipoo. Since we both work during the day I was ...
A: Go to WalMart or someplace similar and pick up a small crate for him if you don't have one already. ...
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| Puppy canine teeth broken | 9/24/2008 |
Q: my shelties Maya is 4 months old. She broke one of the canine teeth into half on the upper jaw. lots ...
A: You need to contact your veterinarian about this. The tooth would normally be coming out soon, but ...
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| new dog bed | 9/23/2008 |
Q: our dog bed was so old and nasty so I bought a new one that is just a little different and he won't ...
A: Dogs are creatures of habit; it may take a bit of time for him to get used to the new one. Will it ...
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| Sudden bad behavior | 9/22/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have a 4.5 year old silky terrier. We trained him at home and he is a good dog, but ...
A: He is probably stressed out from the move; dogs don't usually do well with change in their lives. I ...
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| What to do while working | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I will soon be bringing home a 4 month old Maltipoo. Since we both work during the day I was ...
A: Since no one will be home for ten hours each day, you obviously have no intention of housebreaking ...
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| Itching dog | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 10-12 pound miniature pincher and he seems to scratch alot..I have changed his food to no ...
A: Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis. If your vet does think it is ...
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| Mini Schnauzer with a tight stomach | 9/21/2008 |
Q: My dog is seemingly different today. She has a very tight stomach, BUT has an appetite, has pee'd ...
A: She does need to be seen by a vet, but you can probably just wait and see your regular vet in the ...
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| PediPaws | 9/21/2008 |
Q: There is a product out there called PediPaws (www.pedipaws.com). Supposedly it helps to grind down ...
A: Due to the number of toes in my house*G*, most of my dogs just get nails whacked off with a ...
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| PediPaws | 9/20/2008 |
Q: There is a product out there called PediPaws (www.pedipaws.com). Supposedly it helps to grind down ...
A: The PediPaws is not intuitive and has no idea when to stop grinding. The directions say to file a ...
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| Miniature Schnauzer | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I noticed that you stated you have shown Mini Schnauzers and I was hoping maybe you could help me ...
A: I think much of your problem with the two dogs is that they are pretty much at the same level of ...
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| Good dog food | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Karen, I was part of the old Hoflin group 12 years ago so I'm sure you can help me. I have a ...
A: I feed Eagle Original, although my oldest is on their Senior formula. I think Eagle's Holistic ...
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| Shar-pei | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My friend has a 7 year old Shar-Pei and he has always thrown up bile over the years here and there ...
A: There could be something physical going on, so it might not hurt to have a second opinion, but ...
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| my puppy | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My 8 wk old puppy fell out my bed on Sun., now she won't use her back legs. She doesn't yelp of ...
A: Your puppy *DOES* need to be seen by a vet. It is quite possible that she broke a bone or two, and ...
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| 8 yr mini dacshund not himself | 9/16/2008 |
Q: Yesterday a.m. my doxie did a healthy poop then I went out shopping. When I came home he wouldn't ...
A: Your poor little guy is obviously in pain from something. It is probably best to wait for the ...
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| dog shitzu hicups | 9/15/2008 |
Q: my dog gets hicups all the time fast ones it scares me what causes them
A: They can be caused by the dog eating too fast and swallowing air. This can be solved by putting ...
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| miniature schnauzer scratching | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Our dog has just turned 2 and recently started scratching and chewing until the hair is gone and ...
A: Is that the best that your vet can do??? I think it is time to find a different veterinarian who can ...
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| Hair turning Rust Color | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old Westie who has rust colors around his mouth, tail and one paw. Can you tell ...
A: You need to determine why he is licking at himself. It is most likely due to allergies, although it ...
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| Grooming West Highland White Terriers (Terrors) | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Where can I find good information, with photos hopefully, on grooming Westies? Our little "country ...
A: http://www.canadawestieclub.ca/maint/petgroom.html This one also has a grooming video: ...
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| urine question | 9/10/2008 |
Q: He keeps dripping urine everywhere and not urinating properly all the time, can you tell me is this ...
A: You bought this puppy way too young; puppies should be 8-9 weeks old before separating them from ...
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| yorkie grooming | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have 6 beautiful yorkies ranging in sizes from 15 pounds to 4 pounds. I would like to learn how to ...
A: I prefer the Andis because the hair is not drawn into the clippers like it can be in the Oster. The ...
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| yorkie grooming | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have 6 beautiful yorkies ranging in sizes from 15 pounds to 4 pounds. I would like to learn how to ...
A: Expect to pay about $150 or so for a good pair of clippers. (Cordless, or battery-operated will cost ...
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| grooming toy poodles | 9/9/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased a toy poodle and want to purchase clippers so that we can keep her hair ...
A: Be careful where you shop; some places basically just sell junk... and expensive junk at that. There ...
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| parvo | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My dog was treated for the disease Parvo. He made it through and it now vomit/poop free. He's now ...
A: The recovering dog should be kept isolated from all other dogs for at least a month, and all his ...
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| Using wee wee pads | 9/5/2008 |
Q: We have two rescue dogs (schnauzer/poodles- so cute!) that are about 1 1/2 years old, we do not know ...
A: The wee wee pads may very well set your housebreaking back, but I think that would depend on the ...
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| Dogs Sores | 9/3/2008 |
Q: My dog keeps itching and biting his bottom of his back and right before his tail, he is a 4 year old ...
A: You really need to take your dog to a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis. I have never heard of ...
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| small dog peeing on the patio and same spot inside + designated dog pooing area | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a small do who pees on the patio rather than on the grass. He also pees in the bathroom ...
A: If your dog is urinating in the house, maybe he just needs to go outside more often. Clean that area ...
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| Dog conlificts | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am babysitting 2 small dogs (a playful pug and a calmer one). they play fight with each other, ...
A: Since you are dogsitting and the pugs do not belong to you, I would not let them play/interact with ...
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| ENLARGED NIPPLES IN SRAYED FEMALE | 8/27/2008 |
Q: MY GREAT AIN WAS SPRAY BEFORE HER FIRST HEAT AT ABOUT 10 MONTHS OLD. SHE IS NOW 22 MONTHS OLD AND IN ...
A: This is NOT normal if the bitch was spayed before her first season. I can only guess that whoever ...
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| I have an 18 year old dashschund | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My female dashschund "Spice' is 18 yrs old and has lost her sight and hearing, but doesn't seem to ...
A: The average life span for dachshunds seems to be about 12-15 years, but the miniatures would tend to ...
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| Mini Schnauzer puppy | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Hey Karen i just got an eight week old mini schnauzer named Baxter and he is just the most adorable ...
A: Well, Tie... I've never seen a puppy yet that didn't grow into its paws. :) Yes, it could mean that ...
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| More about Allergies | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have a mini schnauzer and he has these little red itchy bumps you often hear about down the middle ...
A: You should have a vet look at these to confirm that it is schnauzer comedo syndrome, otherwise known ...
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| maltipoo ears | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 mn. old matipoo and we have noticed one ear sticks out to the side, upon examining the ...
A: Any drop-earred dog can have problems with its ears during teething, just as can happen with upright ...
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| Blade sizes | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a coton de Tulear and like the puppy cut. It's costing me too much to keep going to the ...
A: This really depends on how long you want his coat to be. You could hand scissor him all over, but it ...
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| dogs belly | 8/17/2008 |
Q: My little mix breed (terrier/poodle) has constant tears in his eyes. His belly is also turning a ...
A: The eye tearing could be conjunctivitis, blocked tear ducts, allergies, or abnormalities of the ...
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| Schnauzer allergy to chicken broth? | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I have a mini schnauzer and this evening fed him some of the water from the boiled chicken. Cooled ...
A: No, I have never had this happen to any of my dogs. While he could be allergic to something in the ...
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| dog and separation anxiety | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 year old male lab/chow mix. This week we fenced off part of the yard for our 3 dogs (2 ...
A: Let Tybee potty in the new area, and then let him out to be with you. At 14, he most likely won't be ...
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| Mini Schnauzer Aggressive | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My husband and I got a 4 month old mini schnauzer (he is now 8 months old) He is great with us and ...
A: Yes, he should have been socialized the first two months you had him, actually from birth onward. ...
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| My roommate's dog hates my 4 month old mini schnauzer. | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My question is a bit long winded but I really feel I am backed into a corner. My roommate and I both ...
A: It doesn't sound like the Yorkie is actually hurting the puppy, so I would just leave them alone and ...
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| Allergies | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have a miniture schnauzer, Annabelle. She will be 4 years in December. I think she has ...
A: First of all, a vet tech is NOT a veterinarian, and I would take anything one says to you with a ...
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| alsation/collie cross | 8/11/2008 |
Q: i have a 6yr old alsation/colliecross dog who is very sensitive to weather conditions especially ...
A: I am not much of a believer in herbal remedies as I have yet to see any of them actually work. One ...
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| overweight schnauzer | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 years old schnauzer he has stayed at 29 pounds for 3 years, he really needs to reduce ...
A: You absolutely must get that excess weight off of your guy as overweight schnauzers are much more ...
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| Underbite | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I just recently got a female schnauzer that has a underbite. She is still able to raise puppies, ...
A: An undershot bite is a serious genetic defect as it is a skeletal issue. A dog with an underbite has ...
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| corgie grooming | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have just recently moved to a very hot climate which makes it very difficult for my 7 yr. old ...
A: If you shave your dog down, you might have to worry about sunburn. You would be better off making ...
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| Behavior | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My dog is a year and a half old female half chihuahua and half jack russell terrier and she has a ...
A: The more submissive the dog, the more it will lick (as a sign of submissiveness), while others are ...
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| behavior problem | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 month old miniature schnauzer, which is having a similar issue with aggressive behavior. ...
A: Yes, he should be neutered, and as soon as possible. He is becoming an adolescent, feeling his oats, ...
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| behavior problem | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 month old miniature schnauzer, which is having a similar issue with aggressive behavior. ...
A: You don't describe your dog's aggressive behavior (how, why, what to), but neutering probably will ...
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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: Unfortunately, there is not a lot one can do with those dogs with "shy bladders". Girls can be the ...
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| Boston Terrier | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My daughter has a 2yrs old Boston Terrier that seems to be showing some aggressiveness which is a ...
A: The Boston should be going to obedience classes, and everyone around him should be practicing ...
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| Medial Bilateral Patellar Luxation | 8/4/2008 |
Q: How do I search for a reputable surgeon to take care of this condition in my 1 1/2 year old westie ...
A: The best person to ask this question is your veterinarian as vets often have to refer clients on to ...
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| Mothers killing puppies | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I am looking at buying a Chinese Crested puppy. I contacted one breeder who happened to mention ...
A: While I myself have never had a mother kill any puppies (and I have had some that were defective ...
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| My dogs paw hurts | 8/3/2008 |
Q: Hey, my name is Thomas and I have a minuture schauzer and he is not putting any weight on it at all. ...
A: First check his foot over carefully for any broken nails, something stuck between the pads of his ...
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| Rash | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I know you do not have the answers to medical questions but I am wondering if you have ever come ...
A: Before deciding on a course of action for this rash, you need to know what it is and what is its ...
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| dogs head is atrophing | 8/2/2008 |
Q: My friend has a dog that the vets still do not know what is wrong. Her head is atrophing, not as ...
A: You don't really have a question here, and I am not a veterinarian, but I was curious enough to do ...
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| can i give the puppy chow my one month old puppy pu | 8/2/2008 |
Q: can i give the puppy chow my one month old puppy
A: I don't usually start weaning my puppies until they are five-weeks-old, and if I start at four ...
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| Schnauzer beard stained | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have a year old min schnauzer salt and pepper colour. Up till now we have managed to keep his ...
A: Sorry, I didn't mean grow back, I meant grow out... as in one usually has to wait for the ...
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| Schnauzer beard stained | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have a year old min schnauzer salt and pepper colour. Up till now we have managed to keep his ...
A: I have not heard of wood chips staining beards before; do be careful that he is not eating them! ...
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| Kitten and Schnauzers | 7/30/2008 |
Q: We have aquired a kitten and are having difficulty getting the kitten socialized with our 2 ...
A: Once they learn that you will not tolerate them even LOOKING at the kitten, they will begin to ...
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| Kitten and Schnauzers | 7/30/2008 |
Q: We have aquired a kitten and are having difficulty getting the kitten socialized with our 2 ...
A: Yes, they could easily hurt/kill the kitten. They need to be corrected when they **LOOK** at the ...
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| breeding/false pregnacy | 7/30/2008 |
Q: i have a female rottweiler, tested for hip disp. and all good. I took her into the vet to have ...
A: Breeding dogs is never an easy thing... unless one doesn't want to have puppies (or is a careless ...
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| pit bull 6 yrs old inflammed nipples | 7/29/2008 |
Q: What is wrong with my baby. She is 6 years old never had a litter and away from male dogs. Her ...
A: She could be in season, she could be having a false pregnancy, she could be pregnant (unless you are ...
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| Scared Schnauzer | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I bought a mini schnauzer about 8 months ago. She has been a great dog with hardly ...
A: Interesting that yours is the third question like this that I have had. Dogs have *much more* ...
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| 13 yr. old Male Min. Schanuzer-Incontinence & Shaking | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 year old rescue dog I adopted almost a year ago from a friend who was to old to care for ...
A: Yes, this dog is nearing the end of his life, but many of his issues are things that might be ...
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| puppy | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a two and half month puppy, can i give her the same meds for worms that the kitten took
A: Cats and dogs are two different species. You need to take a stool sample in to your veterinarian to ...
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| coat whitening | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Reading through your past questions, I found a lot of answers to our dogs behavior, thank you for ...
A: The discoloration from tearing and licking of the feet is due to the dog's pH in his saliva, etc. ...
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| Blood in dog's urine | 7/23/2008 |
Q: We have a 4 year old male cocker spaniel. About 6 months ago, some of his behaviors started ...
A: You don't say where you live, but I have often traveled as much as an hour to get to one of our ...
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| What you think is a good way to traet my dog | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I just looked at my dogs stomche today because she is pregnet. when I was looking at her stomche I ...
A: This is one reason we have more than one veterinarian. If we cannot get into one fairly quickly, we ...
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| Blood in dog's urine | 7/22/2008 |
Q: We have a 4 year old male cocker spaniel. About 6 months ago, some of his behaviors started ...
A: Do I have any advice? Ya... get a different vet! There is something definitely wrong with your ...
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| blisters on dogs chin that bleed | 7/21/2008 |
Q: My dog buster is a pitt bull and going to be two this year and for that last six months he gotten ...
A: You don't mention what your vet has done for these bumps in the past, but I assume it has worked... ...
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| leg injury | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Since then she is only walking on 3 legs. It was her back left leg. My husband checked bone by bone ...
A: She needs to be seen by a chiropractic veterinarian. ...
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| 10 month old Pomeranian | 7/17/2008 |
Q: she's had diarrhea for 3 days, but is still eating and drinking. The vet said bloodwork and stool ...
A: If your vet has no answers for you, then you need to go to a different veterinarian! It is obvious ...
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| pomeranian seem to have vertigo | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Just a bit ago my Pomeranian seemed normal, then her changed almost before my eyes. At first it ...
A: This could be vestibular syndrome, but that usually presents itself in older dogs, and you don't say ...
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| losing hair | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My dog Skipper is a chihuahua and he is about 10 to 11 mounths. Just in the past mounth or two he ...
A: Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis. All dogs carry demodectic skin ...
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| white boxer's face is swollen and hives | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I know white boxers are very sensitive to most things and she has broken out before. We were at the ...
A: Personally, I would get her into the emergency vet ASAP! If her face is swollen, her airways could ...
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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: Nothing is going to help your grandmother's dog if the prescribed medications are not given to her. ...
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| Bitch in season | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I would just like to know if it is okay to take my dog to the groomers while she is on her heat ...
A: It should be okay, as long as you tell them in advance that she is in season. Personally, though, I ...
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| bladder stones & pancreatitis | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 year old male mini schnauzer. He had a severe case of pancreatitis at age 4 when he got ...
A: Obviously 13% fat is too high for your dog to tolerate, so you need to take him off of it ...
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| chihuahua | 7/10/2008 |
Q: My mom has a chihuahua probably somewhere between 8 months to a year old and it has been pooping out ...
A: This could be anything... from a parasitical, bacterial, or viral infection to cancer or infected ...
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| schnauzer beard smelling sour | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I am asking this for a friend. She has a standard schnauzer named Maddie and that is 9 years old. ...
A: It sounds to me like the SS's beard is spending too much time in the water bowl and not drying out ...
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| 5 yr old schnauzer | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have a female 5 year old schnauzer who is in excellent health. However, when I picked her up at ...
A: Schnauzers are very prone to tooth and gum problems, and your vet would most likely want to clean ...
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| bulldog | 7/8/2008 |
Q: i have an english bulldog about 1 years old she chews everything in site she has eatin all my older ...
A: It sounds to me like this dog has too much (unmonitored) freedom, and since everyone there should ...
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| Training | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Hey karen i was wondering what do you have to do to potty train a miniature schnauzer, cause i am ...
A: It really is pretty simple. Get a crate appropriate for the size of the dog. Small puppy; small ...
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| housebreaking | 7/7/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have different opinions on the dog eliminating. He says, walk the dog and ...
A: It really is helpful to teach the dog to eliminate anywhere, rather than to teach it to only go in ...
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| pooping while I'm gone | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have 2 dogs ages 5 & 6. Our toy Fox Terrier, Calli, will release herself outside a couple of ...
A: One should never correct a dog for anything "after the fact" as the dog will not have a clue why it ...
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| dog not drinking | 7/6/2008 |
Q: My daughter is away and her Bichon ate steel wool. Vet gave meds and oat bran muffins and Scooter ...
A: I don't imagine a popsicle would hurt him, but I don't have any idea how much sugar is in there. You ...
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| Treeing Walker Hound | 7/4/2008 |
Q: My walker hound seems to me holds his urine for a long time. I went to check on him this morning and ...
A: Since I have never heard of a dog with two sets of testicles, I am going to assume that what you saw ...
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| dogs | 7/4/2008 |
Q: (not sure if this medical or not) i have 2 female puppy rottweilers and they both have a mucas ...
A: You don't say how old they are, but they could have puppy vaginitis, which would require antibiotics ...
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| house break | 7/3/2008 |
Q: i need tips to house break 4 wk old puppy
A: A four-week-old puppy is too young to housebreak. In fact, it should still be with its mother and ...
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| Getting a puppy | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Hey Karen in August i am getting a black and white male miniature schnauzer. I am so excited, but i ...
A: Most puppies will bite until they are corrected, but the ones that are removed from their dam and ...
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| New puppy | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a half lab half mastiff. He is 5 months old and huge he is about 60 pounds. My ...
A: When a dog rides in the car, it should always be confined in some fashion to lessen the chances of ...
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| Mysterious lump opinion | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I just got back from taking my dog to the vet. (I know that you are not a vet, I just want the ...
A: I was going to refuse your question because this really is a medical issue, but thought better of ...
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| New puppy | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a half lab half mastiff. He is 5 months old and huge he is about 60 pounds. My ...
A: First, make sure that your puppy doesn't have a bladder infection. He could be doing the same thing ...
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| My mini schnauzer bites me a lot!! | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I own a mini schnauzer, he is a puppy 9 weeks old. And he already has developed he's teeth and bites ...
A: This is normal puppy behavior for one who has not learned bite inhibition from its dam and ...
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| mini schnauzer | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old mini schnauzer bitch. She has lost most of her puppy teeth but the canine ones ...
A: Yes, one can wait until the bitch is spayed before removing retained puppy teeth, however, a bitch ...
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| yorkie dog | 6/30/2008 |
Q: i let my yorki go outside to unload the bladder and she saw a a frog but didnt eat it i think she ...
A: I am assuming that this was actually a toad and not a frog since most frogs are found close to water ...
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| mini schnauzers | 6/30/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend recently bought a black mini schnauzer. Bruschi (my new puppy) is 13 weeks old. He ...
A: Puppies can grow at different rates, depending on the lines they are from. Some have most of their ...
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| snorting in mini Schnauzers | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Our little Sofie has suddenly started making a snorting sound, something like reverse sneezing. ...
A: There are many reasons for reverse sneezing, allergies among them. ...
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| Exercise! | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Jack Russell Terrier 3 1/2 years old and a Boston Terrier 2 1/4 years old. I walk the "kids" every ...
A: Ideally a dog should be walked at least 1-2 miles a day, but failing that, anything is better than ...
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| puppy | 6/26/2008 |
Q: hi ive got 4 week old pup iam haveing to ween her as mum is not doing it will the pup be ok iam ...
A: The reason the mother is not weaning it yet is because it is too early. The puppy should still be ...
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| breeding | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Labrador mix with a border collie he looks nothing like a border collie if i ...
A: Not even a geneticist could answer that question because breeding dogs is like throwing a bunch of ...
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| dog | 6/24/2008 |
Q: my dog cries really loud when i go out the house he has just turned one so i thought he would ave ...
A: It sounds like your dog has separation anxiety. Do not make any fuss when you leave or when you come ...
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| teacup poodle | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old, 3.8lbs teacup poodle and she is constantly itching her skin and ears. I've ...
A: It sounds like your poodle has allergies, and possible ear mites and/or a yeast infection. If your ...
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| urination problem | 6/22/2008 |
Q: We adopted a severely abused dog from a local shelter. He has a variety of physical problems, among ...
A: Needing to be on meds for hypothyroidism does not make a dog want to drink more water, but a dog ...
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| Barking | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I see you know a lot about miniature schnauzers, specifically. Our little 10 month old boy, Gatsby, ...
A: He is blowing you off because he thinks he is alpha and in charge of handling the situation. You ...
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| minature schnauzers | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have 3 mini schnauzers n 2 of them have a breathing issue. One is 3yrs and started about a 1yr ago ...
A: Keyword "snorting" made me think your dogs might have what is known as "reverse sneezing". Does it ...
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| dog overbites | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I have a male pomeranian and we were looking to buy a female for him to mate with when they are both ...
A: First of all, there is NO such thing as a perfect dog. Every single one has something "wrong with ...
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| GSD Pancreatic Insuffiency | 6/15/2008 |
Q: Dx by blood work sent to Texas A&M Vet lab @ 5 months age,now is 2 yrs old. Dry Royal Canin 2.5 cups ...
A: First of all, your vet doesn't seem to have been very helpful, so maybe it is time to look for a ...
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| pupies | 6/14/2008 |
Q: when dose the mother stop feeding her pups
A: That can vary from bitch to bitch. I've had one that at four weeks said, "Enough of this nonsense!", ...
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| pekingese | 6/14/2008 |
Q: We have a 7 year old female peek. I saw a male puppy today2 months old Would the female and male get ...
A: Male and (spayed) female is generally the best/safest combination if one wants to add a second dog, ...
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| Malnutrition or something else? | 6/14/2008 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago, my brother and his girlfriend went on vacation and left me in charge of ...
A: A healthy dog is not going to die if it was not fed for one week, although it will certainly lose a ...
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| dogs | 6/14/2008 |
Q: We are a family of five that goes camping most weekends. We already have a black lab and a kitten ...
A: I would think that the kitten would be sufficient company for your labrador, but if you want another ...
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| shih tzu | 6/14/2008 |
Q: my boyfriends shih tzu is a healthy full of energy dog, she is about 7 to 8 months and she has been ...
A: Dogs don't generally get a rash from Lyme Disease; the first symptom for them is usually "moving ...
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| Hello | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A MINIATURE SNAUZER HE IS 6 MONTHS OLD , IS MY BABY AND I LOVE HIM SOOOO VERY VERY MUCH , HE ...
A: *IF* your dog has a staph infection (the vet still needs to determine that), it is highly contagious ...
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| My poor little pom | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I need some veterinary advise. I have a 2 year old female Pomeranian and from the past 2 days she's ...
A: First of all, you should not treat anything until you know for sure what it is... and that requires ...
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| Jack russell cross shaking and high pitched whining | 6/12/2008 |
Q: my jack russell cross, who is around 9 months old, makes a high pitched whining sound about 3-4 ...
A: The first thing I would do would be to change vets, as yours sounds pretty useless. The whining ...
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| Is She.... | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My beagle has been sleeping more lately and has been more aggressive about food. she sometimes kicks ...
A: If your bitch has been spayed, then she *cannot* be having puppies. If she was spayed recently, ...
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| Can our male Husky be near pups?? | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Our 1 1/2 yr old female Husky will be having pups soon and we have a 4 1/2 yr old male (the daddy) ...
A: After a few days, I will take a puppy out and hold it and let some of the other dogs sniff it as I ...
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| how to know my dog is on heat | 6/12/2008 |
Q: how do i know my dog is on heat. i just found my male and female doberman mating and i have a male ...
A: The bitch will generally (but not always) have a bloody discharge for the first two weeks of her ...
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| rottweiler not well | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 month old rottweiler and for the past two days he has been not eating any meals, is ...
A: With parvo the puppy is usually vomiting, too. At three months, he should already have been ...
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| Is She.... | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My beagle has been sleeping more lately and has been more aggressive about food. she sometimes kicks ...
A: She could be pregnant, or she could be having a false pregnancy. The symptoms are the same. Was she ...
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| mini schnauzer behavior | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I'm very new to mini schnauzers. I just got one because the previous owner could no longer take ...
A: There isn't a lot to do in a crate but sleep, so I am guessing that is what she is used to doing ...
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| lily mini schnauzer | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old female mini schnauzer. She is quite small and weighs 9 pounds. She is very ...
A: It could be that she is getting too much to eat; you might try cutting back on her food a bit. Also, ...
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| Bonnie Scottie not walking properly | 6/11/2008 |
Q: my scottie (Bonnie) is just 2 1/2 years. She has uptil recently been fantastic on a lead. She adores ...
A: After having dogs shown in agility by my daughter the last seven years, I am quite adamant about the ...
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| beagles | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I inherited my sons 1 and half year old beagle. He is such a nice dog, and normally stays within ...
A: The only thing that will work is a fence. While one doesn't have to fence an entire yard (but that ...
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| doberman's head morphology | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of Doberman, brother and sister of 8 months old. They are both developing a hump ...
A: No, the topskull should be flat on a Doberman. ...
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| Can our male Husky be near pups?? | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Our 1 1/2 yr old female Husky will be having pups soon and we have a 4 1/2 yr old male (the daddy) ...
A: Yes, you do. He *may* be okay around the puppies (or he may not), but the bitch will be extremely ...
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| Min Schnauzer Behavior | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Karen, We have a 3 year old min schnauzer. We got her when she was a puppy, we recently got her ...
A: You need to get your dog back into obedience training, work with her every day, and you need to ...
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| I just got a dog that wasn't trained right | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My friend has never had a dog before but she has lots of cats. She trained the pup as a cat more ...
A: If you know the puppy hasn't pooped and it is time for him to go, yet he came back inside without ...
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| my bassethounds | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I just bought my 3 bassethound a kids swimming pool,because of the heat,They are out side dogs and ...
A: If the wading pool is kept full, the water will be the temperature of the air and won't be cold at ...
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| REG. A DOG ONLINE | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I AM REGISTERING A PUPPY ON LINE, BUT IT SAYS THE PIN NUMBER IS WRONG. BUT IT IS THE CORRECT ...
A: There seem to be many "bugs" in AKC's online registration. I would send in your dog's registration ...
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| veggies and fruits? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: is it safe for dogs to eat veggies and fruits..??
A: Yes, they are safe **in moderation**. Onions, grapes, and raisins are a major *NO-NO!*, and garlic ...
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| My dog | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My dog is a German shepherd, around 5 1/2 years old. Alls she really ever does now is lay on the ...
A: Many parts of the country are dealing with excessive heat right now. I don't know if that is the ...
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| Schnauzer puppy & Schnauzer adolescent | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I know this is long, but want to provide you with all the info. possible. I have read many, many ...
A: Yes, of course, there is always a chance that the puppy could be hurt accidentally, but adults seem ...
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| Miniature Schnauzers | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I've been looking up different training techniques and I just found this website on clicker training ...
A: A lot depends on the temperament of the particular puppy, but most schnauzers are very food-oriented ...
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| prep for boxer confirmation classes | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Karen: I have a 12 month old boxer bitch, one in which we want to turn into a foundation for ...
A: Changes like this are sometimes seen in youngsters who are on diets that make them grow too rapidly ...
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| dog registration | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I am trying to register my puppy online but, it will not let me move on because the online ...
A: I do know that AKC moved its online registration department a couple weeks ago because I was ...
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| Miniature Dachshunds | 6/1/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I have 2 mini wienies and we love them to death. Princess, our female, is 9 lbs and ...
A: Why are you feeding them so often? At their ages, they should only have to be fed once or twice a ...
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| does my puppy need friend | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 week old yorkie poo and i was thinking about getting a 14 week old maltishiu tzu i just ...
A: No, this is a very bad idea. Nothing wrong with having two dogs, but wait to bring in the second one ...
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| hematoma | 6/1/2008 |
Q: how long does it take for a hematoma to occur like what i mean is can a dog get a hematoma over ...
A: It always seems to me that these things come on so quickly from the dog scratching, etc., but then ...
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| posion ivy transfer | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 year old Shintuz who loves to run outside with our 2 year old lab. I keep getting poison ...
A: Sorry, but the only thing that would cut the oil on his coat would probably kill him or make him ...
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| posion ivy transfer | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 year old Shintuz who loves to run outside with our 2 year old lab. I keep getting poison ...
A: The only way I know of to eliminate this problem is to get rid of the poison ivy. Here are a couple ...
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| drying up a dog's mammary glands | 5/31/2008 |
Q: Do you know of any natural or home remedies that help dry up a dog's mammary glands after the ...
A: I never separate the dam from the puppies and wean them "cold turkey". I gradually cut back on the ...
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| Puppy Vaccinations | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I'm planning on buying a miniature schnauzer and i've been trying to add up all my math to make sure ...
A: You shouldn't bring home a puppy until it is at least 8-9 weeks of age, so the breeder should have ...
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| My black lab has dandruff | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My black lab is almost 2 years old and has extremly bad dandruff. What can i do?
A: Chances are that this is dietary. You need to feed him a better diet. I recommend Eagle, Canidae, ...
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| pregnant hick up | 5/28/2008 |
Q: i know you don't want any more questions about breeding but this is not about breeding. Basically ...
A: Whatever is going on with the male is not related, and needs to be investigated. It could just be ...
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| Schnauzer puppy & Schnauzer adolescent | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I know this is long, but want to provide you with all the info. possible. I have read many, many ...
A: Since the puppy had no littermates to help teach him bite inhibition, your older dog will do that. ...
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| Outdoor Puppy Training | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Hey,I just got an adorable Alaskan Malamute,7 weeks old and very active.Really,the question Im ...
A: Your puppy is too young to be outside by himself. If he were a wolf cub, he would still be spending ...
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| House training two pups | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Sadie is a rescue dog, about 9 mos.and is a schnauzer. We have had her about 2 mos. After getting ...
A: It's a bit late now, but there were two errors here. The first was in bringing in a second puppy ...
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| 2 female chihuahuas | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I have a about year old female spayed Chihuahua and today just got another female about 5 months ...
A: Alternate crating them or separate them with a baby gate so that they can meet with something ...
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| Strange behavior | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I have a miniature schnauzer that sniffs the air and then walks around like he is on speed, then all ...
A: My suspicion is that he might possibly have an ear infection. Generally people will say that the dog ...
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| My dog refuses to walk. | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Hey, I have a 4 year old dashund called who refuses to walk on a lead. occasionally, when there are ...
A: It sounds like your dachshund is giving the term "couch potato" new meaning*G*, but apparently she ...
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| NEED HELP Fast! in any way dog in possible danger! | 5/24/2008 |
Q: My miniature schnauzer is about 8-9 years old and I was giving him a bath the other day his name is ...
A: Yes, this dog does need to be seen by a veterinarian for a diagnosis. What he is experiencing is not ...
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| Shots for my dog | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 8 pound Chihuahua and we live in California. I am moving to Wisconsin I am wondering what ...
A: You could give her a Lyme shot, but I don't do mine for the simple reason that it is only something ...
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| new pup | 5/24/2008 |
Q: We have a female Mini Schnauzer,1 1/2yrs. and a male Mini Schnauzer 1yr.and have just brought home, ...
A: Unfortunately, some adult dogs just do not do well with puppies, and I think your male might be one ...
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| passive aggresive | 5/24/2008 |
Q: My family has a four year old walker/beagle mix. We adopted her at five months of age for my ...
A: You are quite justified in being concerned about your beagle; I would make sure that they are never ...
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| dogs skin problem | 5/22/2008 |
Q: i have a 15 month old black whippet greyhound which is currently suffering with very flaky skin. i ...
A: What is "complete mix"? Dry skin is dietary, unless it is the middle of winter with a furnace ...
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| hip replacement | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Our 22 month old german shephard has one hip with a flat socket as the xray shows clearly Our vet ...
A: Your question is a bit over my head since I have a breed in which HD is pretty much unknown, but the ...
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| buying maltese puppy | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I am looking at a maltese puppy to buy. I have a concern that it may not be full blooded. The puppy ...
A: It may be purebred as I have heard that these light patches can fade with time. However, please do ...
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| Shar Pei behaviour | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have a really chilled out relaxed Shar Pei pup 18 weeks old, the only problem is when my son come ...
A: It sounds to me like you brought in a puppy that is too dominant for your household. One should ...
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| Spaying | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old St. Bernard was spayed yestarday, she weighs approx. 100 to 115 she was spayed at 1:30 ...
A: This is pretty normal for most dogs, but I tend to have mine in a crate rather than the car*G*. It ...
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| Dog destroys house | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have moved in with a friend who has a small dog who she crates while she is out, but being that ...
A: Unfortunately, it is pretty hard to train a dog when no one is home to praise/correct. Dogs function ...
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| min pin | 5/20/2008 |
Q: and has 0 training and has been allowed to do pretty much what ever she wants. want to know if it ...
A: So much depends on the individual dog. Just as with people, there are different levels of ...
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| peeing | 5/19/2008 |
Q: my daughters 5 year old Westie is peeing on my daughter and my grandaughter and around the house, he ...
A: First, the dog needs to be examined to be sure that he does not have a bladder infection or bladder ...
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| My dog is peeing in my bed while I'm sleeping in it!! | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My almost 3 year old Chihuahua has been peeing on my bed while we sleep in it!! I was out of town ...
A: First, have her examined to be sure that she doesn't have a bladder infection. A dog with a bladder ...
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| Diarrhea/Ticks | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My dog has had diarrhea on and off for about three days; now I'm not sure if one has anything to do ...
A: I'm sorry, but there is no yes or no answer to that question. It could be, or not.... As one ...
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| spayed dogs | 5/19/2008 |
Q: the fmly just adopted a female pup, well, we think she shd be 8 mths old. she has been spayed so ...
A: If you are positive that she has been spayed, then, no, she cannot come in season because her uterus ...
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| Diarrhea/Ticks | 5/18/2008 |
Q: My dog has had diarrhea on and off for about three days; now I'm not sure if one has anything to do ...
A: You need to fast him for 24 hours before starting him back on a bland diet as his gut needs a chance ...
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| Odd behavior in Lab | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Within the past week our male Lab (2 1/2 years old)has been having accidents in the house (poop and ...
A: A change in potty habits, if it isn't due to physical reasons (such as a bladder infection), is ...
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| Demodex Old English Sheepdog | 5/17/2008 |
Q: We've had a sick dog since December...After seeing several vets and getting many misdiagnoses we ...
A: I'm afraid I'm not going to be much help as what you are asking is really a vet question. The only ...
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| How long does parvo virus last in a yard? | 5/16/2008 |
Q: 4 years ago, I had a dog that died of parvo virus. I was wondering if there is a chance the virus ...
A: Parvo is a nasty virus that is extremely hardy. I have heard that it can survive heat and cold for ...
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| Saint bernard puppy diagnosed with Rickets | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Rosco-- is going to be 6 months old soon.He was an extremely weak puppy.He was nothing but bones ...
A: If your puppy is on puppy food, get it off immediately! A giant breed puppy should not eat anything ...
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| anal gland | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My dog has had her anal glands expressed and still scoots. Also; she seems very anxious these ...
A: Anal glands fill back up within a few days, so if she is having a problem with them, they may need ...
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| Dog vomiting | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My four year old siberian husky started throwing up today it is all liquid with a white mucous ...
A: He obviously has an upset tummy, but you are prolonging it by letting him eat grass and tank up on ...
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| my german shephards aggressive to other dogs.... | 5/13/2008 |
Q: i've done ton's of research... and had a behaviorist.. i live in germany so i felt the language ...
A: Yes, I have had occasional dogs like that, but mine usually weigh 15-18# and it is not that ...
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| My sheppard's hurt leg | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My Sheppard is 1 yrs old and she hurt her left leg a while ago from jumping up at bugs in the air ...
A: Yes, that can be one of the symptoms of giving aspirin to a dog. ...
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| lasa apso | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My friend gave me a shizu puppy, i think it's about 7-8 weeks old. I really don't much about it's ...
A: Who am I to question a veterinarian's diagnosis? She saw the bumps and had her hands on the dog. ...
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| Housebreaking | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have an ll month old Yorkshire Terrier. I started with crate training as a puppy and he has done ...
A: First, make sure that your puppy doesn't have a bladder infection. If your vet declares him healthy, ...
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| Golden Weak Hind Leg | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Looking for some advice. I have a 9yo Golden that slipped on the hardwood floors on Wednesday and ...
A: Absolutely dogs can pull a muscle; they can do anything we can. Try to figure out *where* your guy ...
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| lhasa apso hair | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 month old lhasa apso. I have been trying to grow out his hair, but I am a beginner and I ...
A: When you say "grow it out", do you mean like a show coat? That is a lot of work! I would probably be ...
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| feeding a fussy newbown shizu | 5/11/2008 |
Q: My friend gave me a shizu puppy, i think it's about 7-8 weeks old. I really don't much about it's ...
A: At this age I do like to see a puppy eat as much as it can, within reason of course, but I can ...
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| 1 male 2 female dogs | 5/10/2008 |
Q: We adopted a purebred Beagle that was abused (yelled at, kept in a kennel. We are introducing him ...
A: It usually takes longer than three days to get dogs to adapt to each other. Just give it more time. ...
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| swollen belly | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 yrs old toy schnauzer and i noticed that her belly is swollen. Sometimes it feels hard ...
A: Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian. There could be a couple different things going on. ...
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| shaving a St. Bernard | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I was told that the best way to clear up my rescued St. Bernard's skin problems is to shave her all ...
A: You need to try to figure out WHY your dog is getting these hot spots. Since she gets them in the ...
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| My sheppard's hurt leg | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My Sheppard is 1 yrs old and she hurt her left leg a while ago from jumping up at bugs in the air ...
A: Yes, she needs to be iced at least twice a day if you can figure out where to apply the ice. Gently ...
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| TRAINING AN ADULT DOG | 5/9/2008 |
Q: A week or so ago I took in two Chihuahuas from a woman who could no longer keep them. They are ...
A: If neither dog is housebroken at the age of two, lots of luck with that! I wonder if she wasn't ...
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| worms??? anD nightmares??? | 5/9/2008 |
Q: "hi I'm Joanna 13 years old from Philippines.I have a one month old pup and shes a female kiwiray ...
A: I'm not sure what else you want to know, Joanna. Feed the puppy two or three times a day by soaking ...
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| Breeding | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Can a fixed male dog lock with a female? I have a male shih tzu that is 6 years old. I had him ...
A: Yes, this is totally possible. All neutering does is make a dog infertile (after several weeks); it ...
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| worms??? anD nightmares??? | 5/7/2008 |
Q: "hi I'm Joanna 13 years old from Philippines.I have a one month old pup and shes a female kiwiray ...
A: Joanna! All the things Kiwiray is doing when she sleeps is perfectly normal. Some dogs will even ...
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| small dogs. . | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Heyy . . this isn't a medical question. . but i was wondering if you where able to help. . i'm ...
A: Most of the smaller breeds are going to be noisier than larger ones. I am extremely fond of ...
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| dogs | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I am going to see a snoodle thursday and would like your opinin on that kind of dog, i understand ...
A: A schnoodle is a mixed breed dog that is a combination of schnauzer (usually miniature) and a ...
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| My daughter's pit bull | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My daughter's pit bull has a raw red patch on his left lower back just above his tail area. He has ...
A: This could be a hot spot, mange, a fungal or bacterial infection, or fleas. Your vet needs to see ...
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| loss of fur | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have a boxer she is about 5 years old in the last 2 weeks she has been losing her fur around her ...
A: This will most likely take some testing by the veterinarian to determine the problem. It could be ...
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| Dog"s blood in urine | 5/5/2008 |
Q: My beach has a bladder infection. She was given an antibiotic called mox...and I also gave her ...
A: If your bitch still is showing blood in her urine after being on the amoxicillin for the entire ...
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| Nursing dog | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have a nursing miniature schnauzer. This is my first time doing this. Can you tell me why ...
A: Nursing bitches always (or should) clean up after their puppies. If they didn't, the den would soon ...
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| Please help with potty training tips for my adult dog! | 5/5/2008 |
Q: about 7 month's ago I adopted a min-pin mix from the pound. He (Norman) is the sweetest little dog. ...
A: The problem with doggie doors is they do not teach a dog anything; they just allow access to and ...
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| pale gums | 5/5/2008 |
Q: My golden retriever has pale gums should I be worried? What can I do for this?
A: If his gums have always been on the pale side, I wouldn't be too concerned, but you should have the ...
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| shitzue puppy | 5/5/2008 |
Q: ANSWER: Your shih tzu puppy can have puppies whenever she comes in season, so she needs to be spayed ...
A: Get the book, "How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With" by Rutherford and Neil. Another good book ...
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| dog pregnancy | 5/4/2008 |
Q: my dog is 66 days pregnant today she had an ultra sound and the vet said sh eis having a small ...
A: This is getting to be a bit on the late side, but still not abnormal. Count the days again to be ...
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| new nursing dog | 5/4/2008 |
Q: My White GErman shepherd just had pupies 5 days ago.She was pregnant with 7, she delivered 4, then ...
A: I have never heard of a bitch doing that, and I would be concerned that it would get chilled being ...
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| 8 week old female shitzhu | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I just brought my new puppy home on fri. She is an 8 week old female shitzhu. She has done great ...
A: Has she been checked for worms? Be sure to take a stool sample in for examination. What is pepzide? ...
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| dog mammary gland | 5/4/2008 |
Q: my yorky had one (1) puppy, and most of her breasts are swollen and lumpy, is there a tool to drain ...
A: Just keep moving the puppy around to make sure that it is utilizing all the nipples. Sometimes they ...
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| Yorkshire terrier bitch coming of age? | 5/3/2008 |
Q: and thankyou in advance for your reply. We have a 10 month old Yorkshire Terrier Chihuahua cross ...
A: Yes, she is in season, and the word you are searching for is "vulva". You need to keep her confined ...
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| Protruding Penis | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Karen, I don't have a question. I really just wanted to thank you. My Yorkie's penis hangs out all ...
A: I'm glad to hear that my comments were useful to you and Rudy. Just be sure that you keep the hair ...
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| unwanted peeing | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 1/2 week old Vizsla pup. She keeps wanted to pee on her beds, pillows, blankets, and ...
A: This truly sounds like marking, but that is unusual in a puppy this young. She sounds like she might ...
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| Grooming question | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I am getting a Havanese puppy that I will want to learn to trim myself. I would like her to have a ...
A: The combs really work the best with #40 blades (which clip VERY close by themselves; a #30 will also ...
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| shitzue puppy | 5/2/2008 |
Q: hi my puppy is 3 months old in human years at what age can he have puppies he a female dog and how ...
A: Your shih tzu puppy can have puppies whenever she comes in season, so she needs to be spayed before ...
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| Cocker Spaniel in Heat | 5/2/2008 |
Q: We have resuced a female Cocker Spaniel. We already had a male at home. We saw last week that she ...
A: No, there is not. That is what males DO when they are around bitches in season. And the bitches can ...
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| what age to take from mommy | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I got a free puppy from a neighbor and he is almost a month old is he too young to be taken from his ...
A: Puppies should remain with their mother and littermates for at least eight weeks so that they can ...
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| Beard and Feet Discoloration | 5/1/2008 |
Q: My miniature schnauzer is 5 years old - 6 months ago his white beard started turning a dark red ...
A: The staining is generally due to the pH of the dog's saliva, which is affected by either water, ...
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| 2 year Old Cavalier Crying and Whining | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male King Charles Cavalier. He is the second one I own. His "brother" is a ...
A: You don't say what is setting him off, but my best advise is to get him into obedience classes for a ...
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| Housebreaking a year old dog in apartment condo | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a one year old shih-tzu x bichon cross who is puppy pad trained. However, I would like to ...
A: I would absolutely give it a shot, but you may find that she will not be totally reliable in the ...
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| Dogs | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a male dog who is 3 yrs old and was neutered in dec 2006 and a female that has not been ...
A: A neutered male may still have some viable sperm for a few weeks/months after being neutered, but ...
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| Mini Schnauzer Allergies | 4/30/2008 |
Q: My pup is just over a year old and we have been battling allergies for about 4 months now. We have ...
A: No reputable breeder sells his puppies through pet shops or dealers as there is no way for him to ...
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| Seizures | 4/29/2008 |
Q: For the past 4 months my 14 year old chuhuahuah mix has been having seizures. She loses her balance ...
A: At your dog's advanced age, I sincerely doubt that there is much hope of her recovery. She might ...
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| Heavy Panting, Shaking, Whining, Limping | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My 13 yr old Maltese has been having some strange problems lately. For the past week or so, he will ...
A: These are pain or stress symptoms; I, like the vet, am going with pain since you are also seeing ...
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| schnauzer housebreaking | 4/28/2008 |
Q: We have a 6 yr old female schnauzer who was housebroken. She was easy to housebreak. We have a doggy ...
A: It is obvious that something about your current setup is extremely upsetting for her. I think you ...
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| Mini Schnauzer Allergies | 4/28/2008 |
Q: My pup is just over a year old and we have been battling allergies for about 4 months now. We have ...
A: Allergies can be caused by absolutely anything, and the only way to really figure out the cause(s) ...
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| dog-dewormed | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Once a puppy has been dewormed. How long when results will be noticable ANSWER: A dog that is ...
A: Yes, there could be something else going on, but the vet would have to make that determination. ...
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| dog-dewormed | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Once a puppy has been dewormed. How long when results will be noticable
A: A dog that is infected with worms needs to be wormed 2-3 times to be sure that all parasites are ...
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| slobbering | 4/27/2008 |
Q: i have a Weimeraner and he is about a year or so old and he has been drooling a lot lately. does he ...
A: All dogs should have free access to water, particularly on warmer days. Some individuals, and some ...
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| sedative for male dog | 4/27/2008 |
Q: we have 2 springer spaniels, 1 male and 1 female. The dog is not neutered and my vet advised me to ...
A: It is always better to spay the bitch BEFORE her first season as it cuts down the incidence of ...
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| broken ear? | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I do not think this is as medical question, bgut if you feel if is please tell me! My cairn terrier ...
A: It is not unusual for puppy ears to do strange things, but if it was damaged during play, it ...
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| male dog going crazy | 4/25/2008 |
Q: i have two dogs about the same age, male and female. The female is now in heat. the male dog has ...
A: Do you have a relative who can take him for about three weeks? Your only other option is to board ...
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| Changes in "housetraining" habits | 4/25/2008 |
Q: We have a 3 1/2 year old Sheltie that was easily housetrained and up until about a month ago he ...
A: Your sheltie's boarding adventure has obviously thrown his potty habits off, so you need a brief ...
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| Basics for a struggled future dog owner | 4/25/2008 |
Q: First of all, I would love to sincerely thank you for being a person that can help others in times ...
A: And here I was just thinking that I would answer one last question before doing dogs and going to ...
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| 4yr likes to masterbate | 4/24/2008 |
Q: my 4yr fixed pomeranian masterbates all the time with his mouth and gets his whole thingy out i yell ...
A: Sometimes when a dog starts this behavior, for any reason, it can become a habit. Yelling at him ...
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| dog drool | 4/24/2008 |
Q: We have a 4 year old chocolate lab (at least that is what the human society told us when we adopted ...
A: Dogs drool when they eat, drink, exercise or pant, and some individuals or breeds will be worse than ...
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| plant safety | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you have an idea what to plant around our 5 foot fence to keep the kids from ...
A: If these kids belong to the next-door neighbors, I would have a talk with the parents. With most ...
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| 6 year old poodle having weird episodes | 4/23/2008 |
Q: She also shakes while this is happening. It only happens for about 5 minutes and then she is fine ...
A: This could be so many different things, but it certainly puts me in mind as to when my sciatic nerve ...
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| My 1 year old yorkie | 4/23/2008 |
Q: well i have a yorkie that i adopted when he was 6 months he was house trained and had 1 accedent! ...
A: First, make sure that he doesn't have a bladder infection. (I know... he is doing both, but if he ...
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| 9 month old black lab hair loss | 4/23/2008 |
Q: My 9 mos old lab is losing his hair. We live in Phx, AZ and the weather is getting hotter. he is an ...
A: Dog shedding is triggered by light and lengthening days, not heat. He could also be blowing his ...
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| older dog in heat | 4/22/2008 |
Q: My golden retriever is 11 years old and a couple of weeks ago she went into heat. My vet told me ...
A: No, it doesn't sound like arthritis, but it DOES sound like pyometra, a uterine infection.... which ...
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| dogs fighting | 4/22/2008 |
Q: i have to jack Russell mother and daughter in the last 8 months they are having big fights and the ...
A: You could wait it out and see if the spaying cuts down on their hormones, but chances are it won't ...
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| chihuahua is sick | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I got a chihuahua yesterday he is almost a year he has been throwing up mucus and having bloody ...
A: Return this dog to the breeder or rescue you bought this dog from and get your money back. Someone ...
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| Pregnant dog has fleas now!!! | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I know you are not a veterinarian but I need help here. My miniature schnauzer girl is pregnant at ...
A: Treat ALL of the other dogs with Frontline or Advantage, and bathe the pregnant bitch, shampooing ...
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| My family of dogs | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have four maltese and a cockapoo and a rat terrior and am looking to retire in Jamaica. I spoke ...
A: You need to find out the exportation requirements from your state's local USDA ...
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| dog vaccinations | 4/20/2008 |
Q: can a puppy have its second vaccination before it is 10 weeks old in high risk circumstances? thanku ...
A: This is a question for your veterinarian, but I never inoculate mine more often than 3-4 weeks ...
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| People Food | 4/19/2008 |
Q: We recently got a 1 1/2 Chihuahua mix from the pound. He's a wonderful dog, except someone has fed ...
A: He has no respect for any of you as alpha as he is obviously blowing you off when you tell him to do ...
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| Male dog won't stop humping | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have an Olde English Bull Dog who is about 4 or 5 years old. I got him when he was 2 and was not ...
A: Your male may not be the problem. If I were you, I would get your bitch into the veterinarian for a ...
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| My Shih Zhu | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Just recently my 2 years old Shih zhu has starting licking everything when he outside, Lightpostson ...
A: He is either missing something in his diet, or has some form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Try ...
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| aggressive schnauzer | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have adopted a 4 year male (neutered) schnauzer within the last month from a no kill shelter. I ...
A: The talking is purely schnauzer. With some, one can totally carry on a conversation. I've been ...
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| runt black lab puppy | 4/16/2008 |
Q: i have noticed that the runt in my dog abby's litter of 11 seems like she doesnt want to play around ...
A: There is nothing mentally wrong with your puppy. It has one or more physical problems and NEEDS TO ...
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| dog interaction | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I adopted an 18 month old full bred boxer named Bella from my friends cousin, shes a very active ...
A: Without actually seeing what the dogs were doing it is hard to say what the dogs' intent was. There ...
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| Aggression | 4/15/2008 |
Q: We have just got a jack russell cross puppy. He is just over 9 weeks old and full of fun. we also ...
A: Some older dogs are just NOT good with puppies, and there is nothing to be done about it. My second ...
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| new adoption | 4/15/2008 |
Q: we are about to adopt a 16 month old begal springer spaniel mix. They say he is loveable, ...
A: It is impossible to determine the nature of a mix-breed dog since that is purely genetics. Yes, some ...
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| What breed of dog? | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I'm at a loss as to what kind of dog I should get-and I'll give you background info I'm 26 and ...
A: Well, you made this easy<G> If you are partial to Boston Terriers, why not get one of those? It is a ...
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| Anxiety - Severe | 4/15/2008 |
Q: "Hi, I have a "special" lil' shitz - she/Bo Jangles is 11 months old and the runt of a litter of 5 ...
A: Sometimes there is not a lot one can do when one gets a dog that acts up that severely. Something ...
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| Dog Growling | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old Standard poodle puppy who in the past few days I have noticed growling at my ...
A: Yes, you absolutely should be concerned. We had a four-month-old schnauzer puppy come into rescue ...
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| Too Long in the Crate | 4/14/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are thinking of bringing a miniature schnauzer into the family and want him to live ...
A: Frankly, I think you are both gone too long each day to have a dog (unless one of you can come home ...
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| training the wild dog | 4/14/2008 |
Q: my dog remained stray due to a bad mastre n now is with me,after 10months of pain. her eating sytles ...
A: First of all, if the dog has a uterine and intestinal infection, she needs to be spayed as soon as ...
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| What should you look for in a dog? | 4/14/2008 |
Q: We are looking for a dog right now. We have 4 children under the age of 8. We would like a ...
A: That rather depends on the type of hunting the hunter in the family plans on doing. Labradors are ...
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| dogs | 4/13/2008 |
Q: How long do dogs have to be walked
A: I guess that depends on the reason for walking the dog in the first place. If one is walking it ...
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| bichon friese | 4/13/2008 |
Q: hi i am curious to find out when a bichon friese coat begins to look curly as my 7 month old tilly ...
A: If your dog's coat is still straight at this age, I doubt it will ever change. (I am assuming that ...
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| joints | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I have an almost 2 yr. old male English springer spaniel. He runs, jumps, perfectly fine. I do ...
A: First of all, Science Diet is pretty much garbage across the board. I couldn't find a real list of ...
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| congestion in Dogs | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old Boston terrier I adopted form a shelter. he constantly sound congested. First vet ...
A: Since your vet said that his nostrils are okay and not closing up on him as he breathes, and the ...
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| neutering | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Can you please tell me the average cost of neutering a small yorkie, and the pros and cons in having ...
A: You will have to call around to the various vets in your area to discuss the cost of neutering as ...
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| my puppy has worms i think | 4/11/2008 |
Q: my chichuaha puppy is 16 weeks old and has been very ill for the last 3 dys. He has lost alot of ...
A: YOU ABSOLUTELY **MUST** GET YOUR PUPPY INTO THE VET ASAP! You are losing him! It sounds like he is ...
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| Jack russell pregnancy | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I think my Jack Russell is pregnant, she is only about 9 months old. But she just keeps getting so ...
A: First, you must take your bitch in to your vet to determine if she is indeed pregnant or merely ...
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| 6 yr. old Black Lab | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have a 6 year old black male lab. He was just neutered in Feb. of this year. His ...
A: Your dog really needs to be diagnosed by a veterinarian... which I am not. And I would go to a ...
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| Aggresseive dog | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My west highland terrier is 1 and a half yrs old, and although has always been a dominant puppy ...
A: This could be due to his age... as he now leaves adolescence and enters adult maturity. Some ...
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| help | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I just got a 6 week old puppy a week ago, I have been taking her outside every 1-2 hours, or when ...
A: First of all, you got your puppy about two weeks too early, and that is a lot of your problem. She ...
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| I dont know who to ask | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have a almost 6 year old Beagle/bassedhound/cockerspainel mixed dog. And I came home yesterday, ...
A: She could have pulled a muscle, pinched a nerve, done something to her back (pain radiates out), or ...
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| HELPPPPP | 4/9/2008 |
Q: i have i siberian huskie girl pup. she is 7 months old. i think she is going to go in season but im ...
A: Anytime after five months of age one can expect a puppy bitch to come in season, with 6-8 months ...
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| PEEING | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 10 MONTH OLD MALE CHIHUAHUA. WE TRAINED HIM TO GO OUTSIDE IN A LANI ON A PAD . HE TRAINED ...
A: Please have your dog checked by a veterinarian as he may have a bladder infection. Also male dogs ...
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| rear dewclaws | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My 7 month old Shi Tsu has rear dewclaws. We are having him nuetered and the vet has suggested that ...
A: It really is better to remove those rear dewclaws. It is very easy for them to be torn if they ...
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| boxer pup bad front paws | 4/9/2008 |
Q: i have a boxer pup who looks like if his front paws are broken but doesn't cry he walks like if he ...
A: What has your veterinarian said about this? It sounds as though your puppy has been on a very bad ...
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| Luxating Patella | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My dog Charlie who is a little over a year old has been diagnosed with luxating patella. I read an ...
A: Glucosamine/chondroitin is good for bones and joints, particularly in older or very active dogs. A ...
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| Lactating supposedly spayed dog | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My dog was supposedly spayed at 4 months,she has never shown signs of being in heat and has not been ...
A: A mild form of false pregnancy is sometimes seen in bitches spayed early. It has to do with the ...
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| female minuture pincher | 4/8/2008 |
Q: When ever are pet cockatiel moves around her cage she furiously barks at it and bares her fangs.She ...
A: The best way to get a dog to like its crate is to feed it in there, and to give it a small treat ...
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| My new black lab puppy | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I just got a 8 week old female black lab. I bought her a kennel and I put her in there at night to ...
A: First, I would be sure to feed her all her meals in there so that she becomes more comfortable with ...
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| my dog lucy | 4/7/2008 |
Q: what is the life spa of a dog. my dog is 15. love maria xx
A: The life span of a dog can really vary. The smaller dogs tend to live longer than the very large ...
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| care | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I had 2 questions: 1-what to do/not to do in order not drawing attention of unattended dogs 2-what ...
A: I am assuming that you are walking with your dog. Frankly, I have found that the best thing to do ...
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| dog food | 4/7/2008 |
Q: does u/d prescription food dissolve bladder crystals
A: S/D is the one that dissolves struvite stones and crystals. U/D is for other urinary problems. It is ...
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| Older dog/peeing problems | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old female pug/rat terrier. Routinely, when I come home I let the dog outside. ...
A: You need to go outside with her or watch her to make sure that she is urinating. You cannot praise ...
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| why? | 4/6/2008 |
Q: why does my dog poop out blood ?
A: Your dog can have blood in its stool for many reasons. It could have parasites like whipworm, a ...
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| Breeding Pugs | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have been thinking about breeding my pug once she comes into heat but i have been reading a lot ...
A: I don't know that I would say "good chance" of dying, but, yes, there is always that risk anytime ...
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| Pulled Muscle on my dog | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have an American Bull Dog who yesterday all of the sudden could not put pressure on his back ...
A: No, you need to ice him down if you can figure out where the injury is. Gently run your hand all ...
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| my dog used bathroom on floor when i was sleeping. should we punish her? | 4/5/2008 |
Q: Hey i have a 6 year old shih tzu and she won't bark to let me know she needs to go pee! she did that ...
A: Once the dog has an accident in the house or destroys something, it is impossible to punish it ...
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| i have a min schnauzer | 4/5/2008 |
Q: do you know anything about "liver shunts"?
A: Liver shunts can be a problem in MS as they are hereditary. Some shunts can be surgically corrected, ...
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| blood in dogs urine | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have 3 wonderful dogs, and recently discovered urine in about 12 different places in my basement, ...
A: The dog most likely has a bladder infection, although there is always a possibility that it might ...
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| he won't go in front of us | 4/4/2008 |
Q: my yorkie won't go potty in front of us -- beleive me, he can out-wait us - the longest I'VE lasted ...
A: While I've never trained a dog to potty on pads, I would do it exactly the same way as though I was ...
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| Great dane toe | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have a one year old great dane that broke his middle toe, It does not seem to be healing the vet ...
A: Yes, the snow and ice could indeed be irritating his pad. I would call the vet and pick his/her ...
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| 6yr JRT compatible w choc lab pup? | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I nursed him back to health and have babied him since, I am always home too so he is a constant ...
A: >>I guess I didn't think until just recently that he would actually listen because as a puppy he was ...
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| 6yr JRT compatible w choc lab pup? | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I nursed him back to health and have babied him since, I am always home too so he is a constant ...
A: You haven't written anything that would make me think that your dog has separation anxiety, but he ...
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| BAD SKIN | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I WAS HOPEING YOU WOULD KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO CLEAR THEM UP AS I LIVE IN THE UK IT WILL HAVE TO BE ...
A: Unfortunately, I have no idea what is available to you, and I don't know what a "stop" is due to our ...
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| peeing on my bed | 4/3/2008 |
Q: Tausha 9 months old I got here when she was 8 weeks.Dalmation and pittbull mixed she does not pee in ...
A: You don't say if she is spayed or not, but some spayed bitches will "leak" on occasion when they are ...
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| Terrified of Stairways | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have read up on dogs being afraid of stairs but my story may be a tad more complex. I have a 2 ...
A: You've got the right idea, but you need to increase the reward. Make it something that he really, ...
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| Looking for help with my year old Red Doberman. | 4/2/2008 |
Q: .. I have a year old Red Doberman that has recently started to regress in her training. She is ...
A: Some dogs need to be reminded of their housebreaking periodically, so just crate her again at night ...
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| Black Miniature Schnauzers | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am looking to adopt a male black miniature schnauzer. I was speaking with a breeder yesterday ...
A: One color is NOT more aggressive than another. However, a particular breeder's dogs might be more ...
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| dog licking | 4/1/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend's dog is a great dog but he licks everyone all the time. We are trying to find a way to ...
A: Dogs lick because it shows submission. If you are hollering at the dog to try to get it to quit, it ...
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| My German Shepard | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have Rusty, a 13 year old German Shepard who I love. She has hip problems and we have her on ...
A: Vet Wrap is available on the internet (just do a search), and might be available at some pet supply ...
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| My German Shepard | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have Rusty, a 13 year old German Shepard who I love. She has hip problems and we have her on ...
A: What did you try wrapping it with? I would try Vet Wrap, which sticks to itself. Just don't wrap it ...
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| Separation Anxiety | 3/30/2008 |
Q: We have just recently received a miniature schnauzer puppy. He is 8 weeks old. Everything seems to ...
A: First of all, give him his last feeding as soon as you get home, and cut off his water by 8PM. At ...
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| Two dogs | 3/30/2008 |
Q: We have decided to purchase a miniature schauzer for our family. My husband wants to purchase 2. ...
A: There is nothing more wonderful than having two schnauzers! BUT.... never buy two from the same ...
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| Maltese | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I have a Maltese who is now 2 years old (Bella, a female) who I adore. She weighs 3 kilos and is ...
A: Weight is dependent on the size of the dog and the amount of bone it carries. Maltese should be ...
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| crating and potty training | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Brittan, I ran across this website as I was browng for information about a new ...
A: Here are a couple good sites on housebreaking: ...
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| Shedding and Moving dog outside | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old mix who I have let live inside our house. She has a very bad shedding problem ...
A: There is no way to prevent shedding, indoors or out, as it is dependent on day length (light). ...
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| Teeth chattering - Miniature Schnauzer | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Cassie is 13 years old and has been in excellent health all her life. Only last nite I noticed the ...
A: I wonder if she doesn't have a loose tooth in there that is bugging her and her "chattering" is ...
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| Brussels Griffon black hair w/ grey undercoat | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old black and tan Brussels Griffon puppy. I noticed about a month ago the hair on ...
A: I would start stripping on that head now to make certain that there is black hair coming in, while ...
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| Brussels Griffon black hair w/ grey undercoat | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old black and tan Brussels Griffon puppy. I noticed about a month ago the hair on ...
A: Stripping will definitely help this, but you do need to keep raking that undercoat out. What I do ...
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| allergies | 3/26/2008 |
Q: My 14 month old male (s&p coat) is showing allergic type reactions of mostly scratching and biting. ...
A: I would suggest any veterinarian who does allergy testing. This would most likely be a veterinary ...
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| allergies | 3/26/2008 |
Q: My 14 month old male (s&p coat) is showing allergic type reactions of mostly scratching and biting. ...
A: Your dog really needs allergy testing to determine exactly *what* he is allergic to. It could be ...
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| 2 year old male pug mix | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Our little pug mix is always licking/playing with his penis which is quite embarrassing at ...
A: That is fairly normal male behavior, although some will do more than others. You might want to check ...
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| 21 month old female boxer no heat yet | 3/25/2008 |
Q: she is getting ready to turn 21 months old and has not had a yeat yet. i had a female that had a ...
A: She could have been having silent heats, but since you have other dogs, you would have most likely ...
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| Pebbles the Pug | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old pug named Pebbles. I know you may not know much about heat cycles, but I had a ...
A: Is her vulva swollen? Put a tissue around your index finger and insert it into her vulva. If it ...
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| my howling miniature schnauzer | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Thomas at the moment he is driving us crazy by waking around 4.00a.m in the morning howling and ...
A: This could be possible if he is still intact. If he is neutered, it is unlikely. Tell your husband ...
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| two puppies at once? | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Our family is about to adopt a beagle puppy. Our 15 year old son would like his own to raise, bond ...
A: One should never buy two puppies from the same litter at the same time. They tend to bond to each ...
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| Old dog hates new puppy | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Ok, I have had Rascal since 2002, and got a new puppy 2 weeks ago. The puppy is now 13 weeks old. ...
A: If you want to try to work this out, make sure they are both neutered (the puppy in 4-5 mos.), and ...
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| stinky dogs | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I have a male cairn terrier. he has that dog smell alot stronger than my other dogs[2 female poms ...
A: Give your groomer a call and ask what she does. It may be the shampoo she is using, and you should ...
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| when do male boxers drop testicals? | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I ask this because my male boxer is about 8 and a half months old and he shows no sigh of testicals. ...
A: Testicles are generally in by five weeks of age. Sorry, but your dog is not breedable as he is ...
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| 3 yorkies | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have 3 full grown yorkies and eversince I got them all I have been feeding them is hard food. The ...
A: You really do not need to vary a dog's diet. Mine eat Eagle their entire lives, and most of them ...
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| dog food | 3/20/2008 |
Q: i just want to know what is the best dog food out there. I read about your other info. I have 2 ...
A: It sounds like a pretty decent food, but it is higher in protein and fat than I like to feed.... ...
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| Notorious Humping Yorkie | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I don't know where to turn. My 3 month old Yorkie is a Notorious Humper. His little penis was ...
A: Get your little stinker into obedience classes and start practicing "Nothing in Life is Free" with ...
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| 2yr Maltese Pooping in Crate | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My 2yr old female Maltese has recently started pooping in crate when we are away at work. She has a ...
A: Dogs don't really do things out of spite, although it is easy for us with our imaginations to twist ...
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| Dogs Cohabitating | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 month old male german shepherd that just had puppies with my female. I wanted to keep a ...
A: It really depends on the dominance levels of the two males, but I think they would get along better ...
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| 6 months yorkie-poo throwing up | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old yorkie-poo and at first he throw-up yellow water but now he is throwing up his ...
A: Whenever a dog starts throwing up, it needs to be fasted for 24 hours in order to give its gut a ...
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| dandruff on standard schnauzer | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 month old purebred black schnauzer who has dandruff and sheds. I previously had a ...
A: Although Royal Canin sounds like an okay food, this could be dietary. You might try putting him on ...
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| whining in kennel | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 yr. old miniature poodle who has always slept in her crate at night and stays in it ...
A: Feed her in her crate, take her to obedience classes, and start practicing "Nothing in Life is Free" ...
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| Potty Training a New 1 yearold Puppy | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a 1 year old puppy about a week ago. I need help. She potty's everywhere in my house, ...
A: The only really good way to housebreak a dog is by using confinement, such as a crate. She MUST be ...
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| Doberman | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I also am a volunteer on 'Experts'. I thought I would try and see if you have any ideas on our ...
A: This sounds exactly like something that went through a few of our dogs here this past winter. A skin ...
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| DOG WONT STAY IN YARD | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I HAVE 4 SIBERIAN HUSK. THAT GO OUTSIDE BUT ARE ALSO INSIDE A PART OF THE TIME.WE HAVE INVISIBLE ...
A: Either put in a real fence or put a second gate in your kennel run (a second bit of fencing with a ...
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| raising 2 pups together | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have a silky terrier that is 4months and a rat terrier that is 8weeks old. I am not sure how to ...
A: The very worst thing one can do is to bring in two puppies at the same time. As you are discovering, ...
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| karen brittan | 3/11/2008 |
Q: my dog seem to love her poo i tried beeting her to it and pick it up but most times she wins she is ...
A: Two things you can try. One is to put something like "ForBid" in her food to make her stools ...
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| biting boston terrier | 3/10/2008 |
Q: our 3 yr old boston just started biting - 1st it was the vet and now it has been 3 little 10 year ...
A: You have no question here, but I will assume that you want to know what to do about the biting. ...
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| my new home and my dog | 3/10/2008 |
Q: my dog use to sleep with us inside the house. Now that we moved to a new home my dogs now sleeps in ...
A: The problem is that the house is new for her, too, and she feels abandoned as everything is ...
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| Teaching an old dog new tricks | 3/10/2008 |
Q: My husband has a 13 yr old cocker/retriever mix. She has been confined to the kitchen because she ...
A: If the dog has been doing this for 13 years, there is no way you are going to be able to retrain ...
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| Maltese vs Mini Schnauzer | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My wife and I would like to get a new dog. We want something small that will live with us in the ...
A: Well, there is a solution to your problem<G>. Get one of each! LOL! Schnauzers can be prone to some ...
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| frequent bowel movements | 3/9/2008 |
Q: We have a 4month bullmastiff named Beowulf (Woofy) Over the past week he has had frequent bm's ...
A: Take a stool specimen in when Woofy goes in for his examination and then you should know if he has ...
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| dog diet | 3/8/2008 |
Q: My mother has her 105 pound black lab on a chicken and brown rice diet, with some beans thrown it. ...
A: This is not a nutritious diet, as a dog needs more than meat and rice and a bit of beans. Add some ...
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| odor in a dog | 3/6/2008 |
Q: a friend owns a spayed female chow around 6 years old. the dog is healthy. there is no loss of ...
A: The dog may need her teeth cleaned, anal glands expressed, or maybe she just needs a good bath. I ...
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| rescued dog 4 years old | 3/5/2008 |
Q: when im sleeping at night pearl will sleep next to me in a ball then when i move her a liitle away ...
A: Some dogs are just snugglers and are not happy unless they are in contact with another. The colder ...
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| Dogs biting another in the household | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Karen I really need your help. I have 3 large dogs. One is 11yrs old and a female lab. We have ...
A: First, is Troy neutered? That should help, but it does take time for the testosterone levels to ...
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| minuture snawzier | 3/3/2008 |
Q: how much little ceasers dog food soft only should my 22lb miniature snawzier eat in a day.
A: The feeding directions call for 3 or 3-1/2 "trays" for every 10 lbs., which means your dog should be ...
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| teath | 3/3/2008 |
Q: ok i have a 4 and a half month old cocka poo. And he lost two teath today and they looked like they ...
A: Yes, this is perfectly normal. He is starting to lose his baby teeth and get in his adult teeth. ...
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| Hair problems on a Schnauzer | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Karen and thank you for taking the time to answer people's questions. Me and my partner are renting ...
A: Your English is far better than my Spanish! Don't worry about it... ;o) The shedding out on the ...
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| My 3-year-old female chihuahua refuses to "go" outside ... What now?! | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Before I start... I know you have answered a similar question about a male Chihuahua around the same ...
A: First, you need to shovel a spot for her in the snow so that she has a spot to potty. Then you need ...
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| MY DOG JUMP ON EVERYONE | 3/1/2008 |
Q: i HAVE A YEAR OLD WEIMARANER WHO HAS AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF ENERY. i HAVE HAD HER SINCE SHE IS 8 ...
A: Get her into on-going obedience classes and start practicing "Nothing in Life is Free" with her. ...
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| Recently neutered dog | 3/1/2008 |
Q: He was not neutered, so we neutered him right away approx 2.5 weeks ago. He has fully recovered, ...
A: No, I don't think that is true, but I think it may be that the recent pain, etc. in the neutered dog ...
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| male chihuahua | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I just found a little male chihuahua. I've had him for about 3 hours now and noticed that his ...
A: That all depends on whether or not he is doing it intentionally or if some skin has inverted into ...
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| dashschund | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I adoped a 3 year old weiner dog from llrescue this past Nov. Have had no problems until lately. ...
A: This could be due to something in the food that he is not tolerating well. I have seen/heard of that ...
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| 10 month old female Wheaton starting to poop in the house | 2/28/2008 |
Q: ..I housebroke my dog when she was 6 months old and then we got an invisible fence and she was fine ...
A: I thought you had said earlier that she was eliminating within the invisible fence... now you are ...
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| 10 month old female Wheaton starting to poop in the house | 2/28/2008 |
Q: ..I housebroke my dog when she was 6 months old and then we got an invisible fence and she was fine ...
A: She probably pooped in the house because she was spayed yesterday. She is in a lot of pain, is ...
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| My female border collie | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My female Border Collie will not breed. She will come in but everytime my male Collie gets close to ...
A: Of course it is. She is doing the exact same thing my bitch did.... attack any male that even ...
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| scared/shaking 10 yrd olf dog, 2am last 10 nights | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have a male Australian Sheperd that is almost 10 years old. In the last 6 months he started ...
A: As I said earlier, this could well be a sign of senility, but senility sort of creeps up on a dog; ...
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| female dog w/ teat discharge | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old Pekingese appeared to have enlarged teats and I was concerned that she was possibly ...
A: You do not mention if your bitch is spayed or intact, but I will assume that she is intact. If she ...
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| liver | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 year old mixed mutt. she has been on Metacam for 12 months now and has been doing great. ...
A: Excessive panting is generally due to environmental changes, but in some instances can be due to ...
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| scared/shaking 10 yrd olf dog, 2am last 10 nights | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have a male Australian Sheperd that is almost 10 years old. In the last 6 months he started ...
A: Sorry if I am spooking you more; that was not my intention. A couple things of note... since he was ...
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| scared/shaking 10 yrd olf dog, 2am last 10 nights | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have a male Australian Sheperd that is almost 10 years old. In the last 6 months he started ...
A: Dogs are naturally den animals, so going into a smaller space can be very comforting for them if ...
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| what is the best food | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I am getting a 9wk old male miniture schnauzer and with all the artical about what to feed your ...
A: First of all, keep your puppy on whatever the breeder is using for the first few weeks so as not to ...
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| DANGEROUS FOOD FOR DOGS | 2/24/2008 |
Q: IS IT HARMFUL FOR DOGS TO EAT PEANUTS
A: Peanuts aren't harmful per se, but in spite of being somewhat high in antioxidants, they are very ...
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| dachshund | 2/23/2008 |
Q: My minature wirehaired dachshund has diabetes,he is now losing all his fur. Is this connected? Any ...
A: There are two things you should have your vet check your dachshund for.... one is Cushings Disease ...
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| My dog is acting strange | 2/21/2008 |
Q: About a week and a half ago I came home and he was behaving strangely. He would scream very loudly ...
A: It is time for a second opinion elsewhere. I highly suggest a veterinary chiropractor. ...
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| Breeding yorkie | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I a have a 1 year old male yorkie weighting in at 5 1/4 lb and a female yorkie who is 4 1/2 lb. She ...
A: There is always a concern when the male is larger than the bitch, but a lot of it depends on the ...
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| about pugs | 2/21/2008 |
Q: should pugs eat only dogfood?can they drink milk?
A: No, dogs cannot tolerate (cow) milk; it will give them diarrhea. A dog should only be given a ...
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| nails | 2/20/2008 |
Q: my dog will not let us clip her nails she fights and bites but she is very small less then 10 lbs. ...
A: You need to get this dog into obedience classes and start practicing "Nothing in Life is Free" with ...
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| pottying my puppy | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I have a mini Schnauzer. She indicates she has to go potty but when I take her outside she gets ...
A: Have patience with her. All those smells are like reading the newspaper for her. Sniffing is ...
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| My female border collie | 2/16/2008 |
Q: My female Border Collie will not breed. She will come in but everytime my male Collie gets close to ...
A: I also had a bitch here I could never breed for the same reason. She would attack the males through ...
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| 4 1/2 month dog in heat | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I rescued a mixed dog and I think she is in heat. Isn't this young? Should I be concerned?
A: Yes, it is a bit young, but I have seen some come in at five months. It could be that she has a case ...
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| puppy pee pee | 2/14/2008 |
Q: My 10 month old shipoo is still doing her number 1 and number 2 in the house She goes outside and ...
A: You need to crate-train her and USE IT when you cannot watch her. She should not have run of the ...
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| mating/toilet training. | 2/13/2008 |
Q: i have a male jack russell and a female patterdale terrier. my patterdale had her season over ...
A: It is not too common, but bitches can occasionally have what is known as a "split season". The bitch ...
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| 4mo old Keeshond - separation anxiety? | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Our puppy and yes I know he is still a puppy is crated when we are away from home. He holds it all ...
A: I am going to guess it is "just puppy" as when they gotta go, they gotta go. You may not be totally ...
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| Why does my dog urinate in her crate? | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I have 2 9 month old boxer bitches (sisters) - they are great and are quite well trained. In the ...
A: First, have her/them examined to make sure that there is not a bladder infection or something going ...
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| MINI dachsund | 2/10/2008 |
Q: can i breed two dapples?
A: No, it is not wise to breed two dapples together unless one is a very experienced breeder and knows ...
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| Irish Red Setters - Breeding | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Does anyone know when is the best age to breed a red setter, we have two the male is 9months old and ...
A: The dogs shouldn't be bred until they have cleared all their health checks. They need to be X-rayed ...
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| boston terrier...get along with a boxer?? | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have a year old boston terrier... i am about to buy a young 3-7 month old boxer... both are ...
A: I would be extremely leery of getting a male boxer to go with your Boston terrier as I know of a ...
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| shith tzu dogs | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I just had my shith tzu puppy shaved for the first time. I was very surprised to see so many spots ...
A: All colors are acceptable under the shih tzu breed standard, but the front legs should be straight. ...
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| housetraining an 4 year old adopted miniature schnauzer | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I adopted a male miniature schnauzer a week ago and can see I have a lot of work to do with Henry. ...
A: Bless you for adopting these dogs! First of all, the weakness in Henry's back legs could be from ...
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| Grooming--Airedale | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I'm using the "stripping" technique to groom my Airedale. I have a set of stripping "knives" but ...
A: You absolutely do NOT want to sharpen your now well-broken in knives! When stripping knives are ...
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| Shedding | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have a Lab and a rat terrior/beagle I was told to put eggs in there dog food to help the shedding ...
A: Unfortunately, these are breeds/dogs that shed, and now that our days are getting longer, nature ...
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| boxer/retriever | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I've had piss test, blood test, feces test and changed his diet to a more mild dog food. The vet ...
A: I am not a veterinarian, so I cannot diagnose anything, but I would take copies of all that ...
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| irritated skin | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Recently I gave my Pug a new bone that she she tried to bury in the carpet. By repeatedly rubbing ...
A: Unfortunately, there isn't anything you can do except keep her from repeating any of that behavior ...
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| sick dog | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I am thanking you in advance for your time and expertise. I have a 15mo. old Mini Schnauzer ...
A: First, have you talked to your vet about this? **Do that** as it could possibly be related to the ...
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| Minature schnauzer 1 year ole | 2/4/2008 |
Q: How many times a day should the dog be walked. If I put him in a crate at 11:30 at night and take ...
A: Well, he doesn't have to be walked, but he should go outside to potty sometime between 7-8 in the ...
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| BOSTON TERRIER/BICHON FRISE | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 6YR OKD MALE BICHON AND A FRIEND OF MINE HAS A FEMALE BOSTON TERRIER,, WE WERE THINKING ...
A: Why on EARTH would you want to do that? Your friend would most likely end up paying for a C-section, ...
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| boxer eyes | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have two boxers 10 weeks old and they always have red looking eyes in the morning with gook coming ...
A: Yes, dogs can get conjunctivitis (known as pink eye in people), and it is the most common eye ...
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| lump on back | 2/4/2008 |
Q: my dog had teeth cleaned and a small cist in mouth removed 3 days ago. They tranquilized, used a ...
A: Call your vet up and ask where those injections were given and tell them about the lump. If the lump ...
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| Two male basset hounds | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Have two male bassets.....one we recently purchased (in May) from France (unsocialized somewhat) at ...
A: I suspect that the two boys are at the same level of dominance, even though the older one initially ...
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| biting | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Our Our Shih-Tzu has just starting to bite at 3 yrs old, the groomer this trip my husband at night ...
A: First have the vet give your dog a thorough examination, including checking its thyroid and teeth, ...
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| getting a new dog | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old, female mix dog. She is a mix of chow, doberman, beagle, and terrier. I was ...
A: In most instances, it is better to mix the sexes as the males usually defer to the bitches, but ...
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| When do I know our dog is ready to breed? | 2/3/2008 |
Q: In addition to the answer given by another reader, I had a question about when our chi is ready. She ...
A: No, brothers and sisters should NOT be bred as you can end up producing all sorts of health ...
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| Bathing and gas | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a cocker spaniel and he is 2yrs old and really sweet, i just saw that he was recently ...
A: No, he should NOT be bathed until he is totally healed from his surgery. However, there are various ...
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| Miniture Schnauzer | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I just got a 15 week old miniature schnauzer from a breeder and she is scared of everyone and ...
A: This could be a case of bad genetics, but it sounds like this puppy has had absolutely NO ...
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| please help | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know if lhasa apso with get along with german shepard? i have 2 yo lhasa apso and wanted ...
A: The dogs should get along just fine as long as one is more dominant and the other more submissive. ...
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| dog vomit | 2/1/2008 |
Q: My small cock-a-poo has been what apears to be throwing up for about a week now. I thought it was ...
A: The fact that he has been throwing up for a week and a piece of plastic was found in some of it ...
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| chihuahua | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a long hired chihuahua who obsessed with licking. It's one thing to lick people - we can make ...
A: Apparently dogs can also have obsessive-compulsive disorders, and there are drugs available from ...
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| NUTRITION | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A SAINT BERNARD THAT JUST TURNED A YEAR OLD. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE BREEDERS TO KEEP HIM ON ...
A: I think I would take him off of the puppy food. They are finding that the giant breeds need to be on ...
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| itchy armpits | 1/31/2008 |
Q: my chorkie (Chihuahua x yorkie)has itchy armpits. The vet says it could be a number of things and I ...
A: If the itching is caused by environmental allergies, bathing might help. But be careful that it ...
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| Re: hello | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Me and my husband are adopting two Toy Poodles today,and we do not know anything about them like ...
A: Your breeder should be able to answer all your questions for you. You should keep them on whatever ...
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| Bedtime Problem w/Schnauzer | 1/31/2008 |
Q: We have a 3 year old schnauzer who just recently started this strange behavior at bedtime. Normally ...
A: Suggestions? Go to BED! It is apparently past your schnauzer's bedtime<GGGGGG> LOL! Seriously, ...
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| WORRY | 1/31/2008 |
Q: i have 3 dogs i had them since they were small now I'm facing financial problems that we need to ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that you had to place your dogs. I am sure that they are all doing just fine ...
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| miniature schnauzer swollen limb | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 year old miniature schnauzer with swollen left rear leg. I have taken her to the vet ...
A: If the veterinarian thought that an MRI might help to diagnose the problem, then I certainly would ...
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| 3 yr old male chihuahua, previously house-trained is now peeing all over the house | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Until recently, my three-year old chihuahua was perfectly trained to go either on a mat in the ...
A: First of all, if he isn't neutered, he should be as that might help. You need to start housebreaking ...
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| My Dog! | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Okay, I've just about had it with my dog. He's an 8 month old maltese. If it's not one thing it's ...
A: 1. Pick up his poop as soon as he eliminates so there is nothing to munch on. Try sprinkling ...
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| Jealous dog | 1/28/2008 |
Q: We have had Harley (the male) 7 years and Cricket (the female) just over a year. Harley has been ...
A: This is very unusual as males generally defer to the bitches and rarely fight with them; in fact, ...
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| growling sisters | 1/28/2008 |
Q: We adopted two 9 wk old shih tzu's. They are 8 months old. About 2 months ago, they have started ...
A: Spaying them might help, and that is certainly the first thing I would try. As they enter ...
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| border collie benjie | 1/28/2008 |
Q: benjie is one an half,loyal, well behaved an loved.he loves to play with my daurghter of 3, he gets ...
A: Many dogs are nosy-bodies and need to know what is going on in their surroundings. Border collies ...
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| Our Yorkie Puppy | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Our yorkie x bichon puppy has just finished her first heat and now she had 6 bruised nipples and a ...
A: The nipples do enlarge with maturity (the top two are usually fairly useless and remain smaller than ...
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| Min Pin Treats | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I Just got a 10 week old Mini Pin and was curious if it was ok to feed him small Raw Hide bones? ...
A: They are okay as long as you supervise so that he doesn't soften them so much that he can start ...
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| Puppy Food | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I will be bringing home a puppy schnauzer in 2 more weeks. What is the best natural puppy food I can ...
A: If you want the best, I highly recommend one of the Eagle formulas. http://www.eaglepack.com/ I ...
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| Worms in 8 weeks old puppy. | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I have a puppy that will be 9 weeks old tomorrow. Apparently she has never been wormed before in ...
A: Has she had a wellness exam with your vet since you brought her home? She should have also had a ...
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| confused | 1/27/2008 |
Q: do dogs mate for fun even when bitch is not in heat?
A: No, they do not, and, actually, they cannot as they can only penetrate the bitch when she is in ...
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| Pooping in the house | 1/27/2008 |
Q: About a year ago my 13 yo dog started pooping in the house. She has never done this before and there ...
A: Your veterinarian is most likely right about this. Old dogs sometimes just don't have the control ...
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| St Bernards | 1/27/2008 |
Q: We have 4 dogs. 1 rottie mix ,1 GS, 1 queenslands heeler and a Saint Bernard. They 4 acres to run ...
A: Frankly, it is impossible to correct something without knowing the cause for it. You seem to have ...
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| fearful dog barking | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My daughter stays at sitters that have a great dane. I have been taking her there for weeks, and ...
A: Yes, the treats should help, but the dog needs to come to you... not you to the dog. Pull up a chair ...
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| Bald Patches | 1/26/2008 |
Q: recently one of them has got to identical bald patches on either side of her back legs, one bigger ...
A: There is nothing related to schnauzers that I am aware of, and in fact, everything I can think of ...
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| my first puppy | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I am soon going to be buying a 12 week old maltese puppy.COuld you please tell me when and how often ...
A: Your breeder will be helping you with a lot of this information. By the time you get this puppy, it ...
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| my yorkie is always itching her eyes, why? | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old female yorkie and for the past couple of years she has been itching her eyes to ...
A: You need to get her into a veterinary ophthalmologist to determine WHY she is scratching at her ...
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| second dog | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old female mini schnauzer, and would like to get a second one. We don't know ...
A: No, it is never too late to start training a dog! But do know that any of her bad habits (like the ...
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| second dog | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old female mini schnauzer, and would like to get a second one. We don't know ...
A: The best combination is male/female, as long as the female is spayed, as most males will defer to ...
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| miniature schnauzer swollen limb | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 year old miniature schnauzer with swollen left rear leg. I have taken her to the vet ...
A: This certainly sounds like some sort of infection to me. Is it possible that the dog could have ...
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| food | 1/25/2008 |
Q: what should i feed my one month french poodle, who is no longer with his mother? should i give him ...
A: This is WAY too young to remove a puppy from its mother and littermates! The puppy needs to be ...
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| Our Labrador-skin issues | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Our lab has rounded sores with hair loss and itchiness. one of her elbow is bloody, because of ...
A: I am not a veterinarian so I haven't a clue what this could be, but "rounded sores" made me think of ...
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| eclampsia | 1/25/2008 |
Q: my mother just had 4 puppies 13 days ago. 2 nites ago she was in emergency overnight due to calcium ...
A: It will take a couple weeks for her to dry up. If you can devise some sort of "pajamas" for her so ...
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| dog harness | 1/25/2008 |
Q: i have a male miniature schnauzer he will be 3 in april. he had access to a fenced yard until he ...
A: I hate harnesses as I think they encourage a dog's pulling and build up the front end of the dog. ...
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| Sheltie's Potty Problems | 1/25/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old sheltie has two issues the first is one he has been doing since he was a puppy - he ...
A: Some boys are just sloppier than others, and there is nothing to be done about that. As to the ...
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| skin irratation/food | 1/25/2008 |
Q: hey karen...i was given a dog...shes 14months old...shes white with brown or black spots on skin? ...
A: Inbreeding is never recommended as it can cause health problems in the puppies. As to your ...
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| 3 yr old chocolate lab | 1/24/2008 |
Q: she is constantly biting and itching herself vet said try kangaroo food that didnt work also used ...
A: Lots of people ask about their allergic pets, but there is no easy solution to the problem. A dog ...
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| skin irratation/food | 1/24/2008 |
Q: hey karen...i was given a dog...shes 14months old...shes white with brown or black spots on skin? ...
A: Kibble is the pieces of (any) dry dog food. If you want good coat, you need to feed a quality dog ...
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| 3 yr old chocolate lab | 1/24/2008 |
Q: she is constantly biting and itching herself vet said try kangaroo food that didnt work also used ...
A: Allergies are not always caused by food. She needs to be tested to try to determine exactly what is ...
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| Is Fresh Oranges and Fruits | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Dachshund who is an indoor dog. He loves fresh fruit oranges, peaches, ...
A: Absolutely no grapes or raisins! The others are fine **IN MODERATION**. You want to be careful that ...
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| house training a seven month old puppy | 1/24/2008 |
Q: We currently have our puppy in the garage. We thought we had him on a system where we were taking ...
A: When dogs are given too much freedom, be it garage or house, they learn to eliminate there. He needs ...
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| skin irratation/food | 1/24/2008 |
Q: hey karen...i was given a dog...shes 14months old...shes white with brown or black spots on skin? ...
A: I have no idea what your dog is. She is most likely a mixed-breed as most people won't give away ...
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| ROTTIES HAVING PUPPIES | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A MALE AND FEMALE ROTTI AND I DONT KNOW THE FIRST TIME THEY GOT LOCKED AND KNOW I BELIEVE SHE ...
A: Gestation averages 61-63 days, but some can whelp earlier, and some later. Here is a website on ...
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| 1 Year Old Shredding Lab | 1/24/2008 |
Q: We have a 12 month lab who we have been leaving out of the crate for 3 months. Even though we give ...
A: >>Perhaps a long time without finding stuff will on the counter will do the trick? Yes, keeping ...
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| Older Dog | 1/24/2008 |
Q: We have an older dog. Her name is Dixie and she is going to be 23 years old this year. She is a ...
A: What a remarkable age to have gotten Dixie to!!! Unfortunately, when an elderly dog stops eating, ...
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| Mini Poodle Grooming | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Mostly the lamb cut with clippers that have the comb attachments. Because I wasn't sure I would be ...
A: I would recommend one of the two-speeds, and then it is just a question as to whether you would ...
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| ROTTIES HAVING PUPPIES | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A MALE AND FEMALE ROTTI AND I DONT KNOW THE FIRST TIME THEY GOT LOCKED AND KNOW I BELIEVE SHE ...
A: What should you do? It's a little late now. She is probably pregnant, and everything may work out ...
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| 1 Year Old Shredding Lab | 1/23/2008 |
Q: We have a 12 month lab who we have been leaving out of the crate for 3 months. Even though we give ...
A: Having free rein of the house is a privilege that must be earned; it is not a right. He has now ...
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| schnoodle puppy | 1/22/2008 |
Q: What am I doing wrong she will be 3 months old on the 23rd of Jan. I stop giving water about 7-7:30 ...
A: Yes, if she cannot be watched, she needs to be confined. There should be no accidents when she is ...
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| Electric Fence and Bark Collar | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have a dog who wears a collar for an electric fence and she's starting to have a problem with ...
A: A citronella collar might work for the barking, but there is nothing that works for both. You need ...
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| schnoodle puppy | 1/22/2008 |
Q: What am I doing wrong she will be 3 months old on the 23rd of Jan. I stop giving water about 7-7:30 ...
A: When one works all day, he should get an older puppy or an adult as babies cannot possibly hold it ...
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| puppies | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I will be breeding my dog this weak and want my puppies to come out as healthy as possible.What can ...
A: It's a bit too late now, but she should have had a health check by your veterinarian, examined for ...
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| breath | 1/22/2008 |
Q: we have a 2 year old mini dachshund "bella" we love her to death but her breath is enough to kill us ...
A: Lift up her lip and take a look at her teeth, particularly her molars way in the back. Those teeth ...
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| Little Shih Tzu | 1/22/2008 |
Q: We have a 3 year old Shih Tzu that has recently (within the last 6 months) become very aggressive ...
A: Obedience class is really where you need to start, and you might be able to find something in your ...
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| schnoodle puppy | 1/22/2008 |
Q: What am I doing wrong she will be 3 months old on the 23rd of Jan. I stop giving water about 7-7:30 ...
A: First, make certain that she does not have a bladder infection. A lot depends on how she was raised ...
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| MY DOG | 1/21/2008 |
Q: MY DOG HAD PUPS ON THE 5 JANUARY 08 AND HER TITS ARE VERY RED AND SHE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF HURT WHEN ...
A: She needs to be confined so that she cannot get away from them. They need to nurse frequently from ...
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| male schnauser | 1/21/2008 |
Q: My six year old male has started to mark his territory daily. We have a 1yr old female who is spade. ...
A: A few things.... get him neutered and start kicking his ass outside; if it is cold where you are, ...
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| dog sneaking on/off bed | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have a dalmation about 8 years old that always is going on the bed to sleep when we are gone. ...
A: Closing the door is the obvious way to keep her off the bed and out of the bedroom, but if you don't ...
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| new mom | 1/21/2008 |
Q: My boxer had pups on Tuesday 15th. I noticed that they were extremely dehydrated about 2 days after ...
A: The easiest way is to tubefeed the puppies, and if you or your vet do not know how to do this, you ...
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| old jack russell - what to do? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: So we have a 14 year old jack russell. She is loosing her bladder constantly all over the house. Pee ...
A: Your dog is going downhill the very same way my first schnauzer did. I would suggest you try a ...
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| My dog | 1/20/2008 |
Q: Sadie my dog is consapated, yesterday she tried to go and could not I looked and she had started but ...
A: Normally I would tell you to feed her a tsp. or so of canned pumpkin (the real thing, not the pie ...
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| please help | 1/20/2008 |
Q: that i am topdog ,so when he growls at me i chain him up as punishment is that the best way also how ...
A: No, chaining him up is not going to teach him anything, and it certainly isn't going to help his ...
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| Spooked dog | 1/20/2008 |
Q: We just witnessed something similar that you described. We were lying down on the bed, our 5 month ...
A: Some of us who are more spiritual believe that dogs can sometimes see things that most of us cannot. ...
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| my two dogs are fighting | 1/19/2008 |
Q: i have an English and a french bulldog that have been living together for the last 2 years,they have ...
A: Neutering usually does work, but it takes longer than one or two weeks for those testosterone levels ...
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| Labrador destroying Wood | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 8mnth lab, who has just been neutered (with hopes he calms down). He has a walk for at ...
A: What you did wrong was to get a Labrador Retriever, of potentially field lines (meaning a more ...
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| potty training my yorkie | 1/19/2008 |
Q: We have an 11 month old yorkie beagle mix. During the summer last year we kept her in a crate ...
A: I've already stated that dogs cannot understand the concept that one day they can potty in the house ...
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| dog grooming | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I'm a new dog owner and i would really like to know if there is a way to use every day house hold ...
A: You can bathe your dachshund puppy every couple weeks with a good-smelling shampoo, but be sure that ...
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| Schnauzer Grooming | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have 2 miniature schnauzers...the salt & pepper is hard coated and a black that is soft coated. I ...
A: I would recommend one of the better-quality Andis clippers. ...
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| Schnauzer Grooming | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have 2 miniature schnauzers...the salt & pepper is hard coated and a black that is soft coated. I ...
A: Those soft coats can be a real <expletive!>. Make sure that you have a pair of heavy-duty clippers, ...
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| my new puppy | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old female big dog (mixed from the pound) and a 10 year old male dauchshund. We have ...
A: A dog only does what it is allowed to do. You've got a training collar on the mix; put a leash on, ...
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| aggressive biting | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 10 week old Maltese puppy (female) from a breeder 2 weeks ago. She started out as the ...
A: Okay, here goes... and remember that this will probably not stop her from biting the kids, depending ...
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| My Shih Tzu has colored botches on her skin | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old shih tzu who has developed what looks like birth marks on her tummy. It ...
A: She is a bit young for what some of us call "liver spots" (like in people... dogs get those, too), ...
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| hair loss | 1/17/2008 |
Q: our little girl Axle (red healer short hair)jumped up on the bed, and sliped and fell backwords.She ...
A: This is going to be purely a guess since your vet seems to have already tested for the obvious. ...
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| potty training my yorkie | 1/17/2008 |
Q: We have an 11 month old yorkie beagle mix. During the summer last year we kept her in a crate ...
A: A few months ago, you had a puppy that was fairly well housebroken, and then one day you suddenly ...
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| shih-tzu | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old female shih-tzu and a 2 month old male shh-tzu, my female is always eat her ...
A: Puppies, like toddlers, like to experiment and put everything into their mouths. Unfortunately, ...
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| Boxer licks feet all the time | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My parent's own a 3-year old boxer and are heavy smokers. My mom said that their dog has been ...
A: Yes, foot licking generally is related to allergies. Dogs can be allergic to absolutely anything; it ...
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| potty training | 1/16/2008 |
Q: how do you train a dog to go outside when she has been trained to go on a pad inside? She is a puppy ...
A: You don't say how old she is, but if she is an older puppy, this can be very hard to break. Basic ...
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| exessive slobbering in a lab | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a lab and I notice he slobbers alot. This usually happens after he eats and drinks. Sometimes ...
A: I sincerely doubt that this is rabies. Some dogs just slobber more than others due to the way their ...
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| aggressive biting | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 10 week old Maltese puppy (female) from a breeder 2 weeks ago. She started out as the ...
A: Personally, I would return this puppy and get your money back. This is NOT normal behavior, and I ...
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| DOGS PENIS | 1/16/2008 |
Q: MY DOGS PENIS WAS HANGING OUT AND IT DRIED AND SWOLLEN AND WOULD NOT GO BACK IN HE HAS BEEN NEUTERED ...
A: It is not unusual for a male's penis to come out of its sheath; they do this frequently when they ...
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| Old dogs pooping in their bed/room at night | 1/16/2008 |
Q: We have two mini dauchunds, one is 16 the other 15. We keep them in the house during the day, and in ...
A: These are very old dogs, and old dogs don't always have a lot of control. That is a simple fact of ...
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| Dog urinates at night | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 6 year old pomapoo three months ago. He has been in three different homes in the last 6 ...
A: It sounds like part of the problem is your feeding schedule. What goes in, must come out... and not ...
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| Dog Whining | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a Foxteriour who has been whining since we lost our other dog it's been about two months. We ...
A: Your dog is missing his best friend. The solution is to get another dog or to take him to the local ...
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| dog 4 months old and no shots | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I bought a golden retriever. He was smelly and looked like he was in a pretty bad place. He is four ...
A: I guess I am also wondering, "what were you thinking?!" No, this is most likely not parvo; he would ...
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| chihuahua from an "unclean" breeder | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend recently bought me an 8 week old Chihuahua, who I adore, however there's one problem. ...
A: If you've had this puppy for two weeks already, you should be making further progress than this as ...
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| Yorkie Hair | 1/15/2008 |
Q: What is the best thing to use to pull back my 4 month old yorkies hair? The little bows they sell ...
A: Those really do tend to stay in the best, but you could try little hair clips and see if those will ...
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| How big will my Yorkie get? | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I bought a Pure Bread Yorkie, he is 9 months old now. I took him to get groomed this weekend I was ...
A: Just as with us, size can also vary in our dogs, purebred or not. It is all a matter of genetics. I ...
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| groomimg and winter | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Karen , I have a 1 year old Cocker Spaniel. We thought for his b-day , we would give him a good ...
A: Frankly, I have yet to see the dog who enjoyed being groomed, so that is a pretty lousy birthday ...
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| WALKING A PUPPY | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I HAVE, A 3 MONTH OLD SHEPARD/ROTTI MIX I HAVE HAD HER FOR 1 MONTH NOW , WHEN I TRY TO TAKE HER ...
A: This is a normal phase for her age. I'm not sure of her size, but what I do with mine the first few ...
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| food | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a multipoo male 1 year old , He hardly eats his food he is not gaining wait he now weighs 5 ...
A: How much is "eating hardly at all"? A 5# dog really shouldn't need much more than a 1/4 cup of food ...
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| 7 month old springer spaniel separation anxiety | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Our 7 month old Springer Spaniel puppy, Remy, was kenneled in the house with his mother and litter ...
A: It sounds like you have the right idea with your dog. Keep everything very low-key and totally ...
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| inflamed paw | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My standard poodle has an inflamed area around one of his toe nails. I noticed it because he was ...
A: That is certainly a possibility if the skin was accidently broken, but I am more concerned that ...
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| FEMALE LASA APSA | 1/14/2008 |
Q: MY DOG ROSIE IS 2YRS OLD I NOTICE SHE LICKS HER PRIVATE AREA ALOT.SHE IS NOT IN HEAT.IS THIS NORMAL?
A: Some bitches just like to keep themselves clean, but this could also be indicative of an infection ...
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| Blisters/boils around dog mouth | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My cocker developed blisters and some rather larger ones around her mouth. She was uncomfortable ...
A: My first thought was, "What did that dog get into?" Do you have any poisonous/toxic plants in the ...
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| pregnant bitches | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My 12 month old bitch (jack russell) is i think pregnant. lots have people have been telling me she ...
A: Eleven-year-old girls can get pregnant, too, but it doesn't mean they are ready to become mothers. ...
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| not eating | 1/13/2008 |
Q: My 15yr. old toy poodle eats sporadically, down to skin and bones. Drinks water,tried all kinds of ...
A: Unfortunately, you are dealing with an old dog, and much of this is pretty typical when it gets to ...
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| White husky | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Our husky-named snow- has developed a pink rash on belly and on back leg. Also, she has light pink ...
A: Unfortunately, only a veterinarian can diagnose what your dog's rash might be. A staph infection, ...
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| my dog has a old scab | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Miss Becky, My 25 month year old Pomeranian PRINCESS!!! Had a tick on the back of her neck. It ...
A: The scab will come off in time once the area under it heals up. In the future, smother the tick with ...
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| Yorkie behavior | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Where we live it is winter. we have two yorkies and a standard male poodle. Our youngest female ...
A: Some do it because of inadequate diet, but most do it because it has simply become a really bad ...
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| Barking | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have a Jack Russell and she is 10mths old. My husband wants me to get rid of her because she ...
A: First you need to get the dog into on-going obedience classes. Then you need to start practicing ...
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| breeding labs | 1/11/2008 |
Q: My 3yo female is soooooo ready and the 2yo male can't figure it out! It's the first time for both ...
A: Some males are just a bit slow to mature, not only physically, but mentally as well. He might do ...
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| 12 week Yorkie Poo | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have been reading your site and I know more than I have learned in the 1 week I have had my 12 ...
A: This is a matter of personal preference, and only one that you can answer. Personally, I would ...
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| my maltese | 1/11/2008 |
Q: kind reguards linine
A: They can exhibit very strange bizarre behaviors when they come in season. My first bitch was ...
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| min pin tail | 1/10/2008 |
Q: we just got a 6 week old male min pin and her tail was not docked and we would like to have it ...
A: Yes, it can still be done, but it is now major surgery since it is an amputation due to the puppy's ...
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| Itching and eating his hair (fur) | 1/10/2008 |
Q: We just got our Norfolk Terrier less than a month ago. I changed his food from the breeder's Purina ...
A: This might be allergies to something in the new food, but I doubt that it is because the area that ...
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| heart worms | 1/10/2008 |
Q: How else can i get rid of dog worms other than taking him to the vet?
A: You cannot. Eliminating heartworms is a very dangerous procedure and must be done under the ...
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| puppy whining when we go for a walk | 1/10/2008 |
Q: "Hello, I have a German shepherd/Irish wolfhound mix, he is 11 weeks old. He doesn't seem to like ...
A: This is pretty typical behavior at this age. In the wild, young canids are starting to explore ...
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| Stud fee | 1/10/2008 |
Q: My female yorkie whelped her first litter yesterday. Unfortunately the litter consisted of one ...
A: The contract with the stud owner (which should always be in writing and signed by all parties) ...
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| House Training | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have a Johnson American Bulldog. He is a fullbred dog; about a year and 3 months. He is ...
A: You want something that contains enzymes and does not contain ammonia (which smells somewhat like ...
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| House Training | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Johnson American Bulldog. He is a fullbred dog; about a year and 3 months. He is ...
A: If he has run of the house, and goes into the office to potty, block that area off so that he cannot ...
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| troubles potty training pitt pup | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I got a brindle pit almost two weeks ago, my husband use to raise pitts and said his pitts were ...
A: Well, Melissa, I am Karen, not Nancy<G>, but I will answer your question anyway. :) Listen to your ...
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| Agressive 1yr old male boxer | 1/9/2008 |
Q: We have a 5 yr old german shepherd and a 1 yr old boxer (both males). The boxer has been in the ...
A: Neutering both dogs might help, but it does take time for all that testosterone to dissipate, and in ...
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| my dog is very sick cannot afford a vet | 1/9/2008 |
Q: my 2 year old dog that weights about 4 lbs. started throwing up occasionally 1 week ago something ...
A: Expensive or not, if you don't get her into a veterinarian, you could well lose her! She is probably ...
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| mini schnauzer | 1/8/2008 |
Q: i am in the process of adopting a mini schnauser and was wondering how i can tell if it really is a ...
A: When adopting a rescue, it can sometimes be hard to tell if it is purebred as schnauzers are very ...
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| A bit of everything.. | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased an 8 week old maltese x shih tzu. She's now 11 weeks and I think Im doing ...
A: First of all, get yourself the book, "How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With", by Rutherford and ...
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| Pomeranian Poop Mania! | 1/7/2008 |
Q: We have male and female Pomeranians that are just about 5 months old. They share a small pen in our ...
A: I have heard that small breed puppies need to be fed four times a day, so that would be like every ...
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| Frequent Puppy Urination | 1/7/2008 |
Q: We trained our 9 week old granddog for three days before she went to be with her "parents". During ...
A: Yes, it is quite possible that she could have a bladder infection. Bitches have a short urethra and ...
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| Pomeranian Poop Mania! | 1/7/2008 |
Q: We have male and female Pomeranians that are just about 5 months old. They share a small pen in our ...
A: Your puppies have learned some very bad habits that are going to be very, very difficult to break, ...
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| weight | 1/7/2008 |
Q: 7 month old yellow lab. She is currently 41 pounds is this a good weight because her brother is 72 ...
A: I am not familiar enough with Labrador Retrievers to know if that is a good weight or not for her ...
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| collars | 1/7/2008 |
Q: 18 mo old chihuahua , chews all his collars, suggestions, Metal collar? (which ?), slip collar ? ...
A: Frankly, I cannot figure out how a dog can chew on his own collar when he is wearing it???!!!! My ...
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| MinPin Pooping in house again | 1/7/2008 |
Q: 11 month old Min Pin has been using doggie door for 7 months to do her business. Now that the ...
A: As I've said many times, doggie doors do not mean a dog is housebroken... it just lets them go in ...
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| Red bumps, flakiness, hairloss on my chihuahua | 1/7/2008 |
Q: About a week ago, I noticed my male Chihuahua was chewing very aggressively on his backside, just ...
A: It sounds like he chewed so much that he pulled or otherwise made his hair fall out. It should grow ...
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| blood filled lesion on dogs back | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I recently noticed a spot on my dogs back. looked like a small hole. like maybe a bite from another ...
A: This sounds like a cyst to me as they go through the exact stages you describe if they are expressed ...
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| Sudden fear of stairs | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Our 6-year-old german shepard mix suddenly refused to come up the back steps of our porch. Finally ...
A: My guess would be that this is due to pain somewhere and it hurts to go upstairs, or she has an eye ...
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| hyperventilation | 1/6/2008 |
Q: i live in malaysia and my adorable 7 months old female schnauzer is bred here too. my only concern ...
A: This all sounds perfectly normal. Dogs do "dream" and often jerk, run, or bark in their sleep; some ...
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| shitzu | 1/6/2008 |
Q: hi can you give me any advice about my shitzu bitch who is 8 months old weeing on the sofa and bed ...
A: First, have her examined to make sure that there is no bladder infection; this should always be done ...
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| high liver enzymes | 1/5/2008 |
Q: my dog is 14 yrs. old, he has recently been hospitlized because he has started vomiting and could ...
A: I'm sorry, but I am not a veterinarian so I cannot answer much of your post. However, I will say ...
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| convulsion | 1/4/2008 |
Q: my name is daniela, and im from mexico... i have a question about my standard schnauzer. His name ...
A: Seizures can have many causes, including hypoglycemia. Some are hereditary, some are due to ...
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| feeding | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Our black lab (88.6 lbs.) gets to go for a 1/2 hr walk at least 3x's a week(depending on the ...
A: It really is impossible to tell you how much to feed your dog since all are individuals with ...
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| what to feed my shitzu dog | 1/4/2008 |
Q: my dog is 6 years old and i was told that the reason his eyes leak and stain his fur is because the ...
A: "Leaking eyes" is not due to red dye in food. The dog most likely has conjunctivitis or distichiosis ...
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| wet eyes in shitzu dogs | 1/4/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to control the wetting of the eyes in this breed. What is the best solution or ...
A: If the dog's eyes are constantly running, it could be that it has conjunctivitis or possibly ...
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| my puppy's temper | 1/1/2008 |
Q: my 7 month old golden retriever hasn't completed her shots, does this have anything to do with her ...
A: No, it does not, but she should finish those shots so that she will be protected against distemper, ...
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| dog limping | 1/1/2008 |
Q: We have a 7 yr old germ shep/ lab mix. She began limping on her front left paw 3 days ago off and ...
A: Be sure to check each one of her toenails as she may have partially broken one. If that is the case, ...
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| Maltipoo menstruation | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Buttin is a 9mo. old maltipoo. I didn't think about "when" to spay her since she's still very ...
A: Well, in dogs it is called being in season or being in heat, and unlike people, this is the time in ...
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| lab with a tail problem | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Our 3 year old lab seems to have a tail problem...she constantly chews at her tailand seems to have ...
A: You should probably have your veterinarian take a look at her tail; maybe she has broken it in some ...
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| New Puppy very aggressive | 12/30/2007 |
Q: We just adopted a lab puppy with a possible golden retriever mix. He is very aggressive. I have ...
A: It would have been helpful to know how old this puppy is, but whatever his age, he will require a ...
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| dog Quirks | 12/29/2007 |
Q: My dog Honey is a sheperd mix and she almost always has the tip of her tongue sticking out mostly ...
A: I've wondered this, too, as I have had occasional puppies over the years who did this; I have one ...
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| spaying a mature dog | 12/29/2007 |
Q: We felt we had no alternative but to spay our 9 year old dog. There were so many dogs hanging ...
A: I would contact your vet about this as possibly "all the parts" were not totally removed (ie. some ...
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| muscle contractions | 12/29/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old Australian Shepherd has developed a muscle twitch on her back. I can see the muscle ...
A: One of our agility dogs who has muscle/back issues that crop up on occasion has a similar reaction ...
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| chihuahua | 12/28/2007 |
Q: my 8 month old chihuahua has been in heat going three weeks......is this normal? what can I ...
A: Most bitches are in season for a full three weeks, but some do go a bit longer so it is always good ...
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| help | 12/28/2007 |
Q: not sure if uv heard of this b4 we have tried everythin.our 3yr old choc lab is house trianed 2weeks ...
A: When a dog's potty habits change suddenly, he should be examined for a bladder infection. If there ...
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| Pooping in one place? | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Is there any way to train my approximately 4-year-old cocker spaniel to "do his business" in only ...
A: The only way to get the dog to poop in one spot would be to take him outside on leash every single ...
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| Princess Lick's Alot | 12/28/2007 |
Q: My four year old poodle has always had a habit of licking, it started with licking her paws, licking ...
A: I wouldn't be overly concerned about this as some dogs are just more "motherly". Many dogs lick ...
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| please help | 12/28/2007 |
Q: hey i got a German Sheppard he is only 6 months old when i got him when we gave him food he started ...
A: First, you need to get your dog into on-going obedience classes and start practicing "Nothing in ...
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| is my dog prenant | 12/27/2007 |
Q: my shitzu mated with another shitzu about two weeks ago, I would like to know how and when i can ...
A: If your vet has good hands, he/she should be able to palpate the bitch at around 28 days and tell ...
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| pom 9 wks old | 12/27/2007 |
Q: How often are you to deworm a puppy?
A: Not at all if it doesn't have worms. Take a stool sample in to your veterinarian and have it ...
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| swolen and leaking nipples | 12/27/2007 |
Q: We have a 13 year old mixed ( Yorky and schitue ) she has a big mass in one nipple the size of a ...
A: Yes, the one is a tumor, but only the vet can say if it is cancerous or not. If she is not spayed ...
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| My 7 year old lab keeps attacking my 7 week old puppy lab | 12/27/2007 |
Q: Please help, i dont know what to do My older lab keeps biting the puppy. First time he bit him right ...
A: Frankly, some dogs just do not get along well with puppies. I think you should return the puppy ...
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| pregnant dog | 12/26/2007 |
Q: My dog is about 55 days pregnant, give or take a few days. This morning I noticed that there is a ...
A: Dogs should always be supervised during breedings, and a record should be kept of when they were ...
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| 5 week old american bulldog mix | 12/26/2007 |
Q: We brought home a new puppy. Just a baby. Only 5 weeks old. I am worried that she will not learn ...
A: Boy, this is really too young to have brought this puppy home, and your fears are very valid. She ...
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| how much to feed a mini schnauzer pup 4mos old | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I know this can very puppy is out at least four times a day and active I feed a high quality dog ...
A: Yes, growing puppies do eat more than adults. The amount you would feed would depend on the size of ...
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| Discoloration of White coat | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I used Frontline Flea/Tick on my puppy 2 weeks ago, he now has a dark/yellow coloration down his ...
A: I have never heard of Frontline causing coat discoloration. You don't say how old your puppy is, ...
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| Vitamins/Supplements for Rescue Minpin Puppies | 12/25/2007 |
Q: My minpin rescue group took in 4 puppies from a South Dakota breeder who couldn't sell them due to ...
A: Don't assume this is nutritional; the puppies might have mange. I would have that checked first. And ...
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| 7yr old Jack Russell on siezure medication | 12/25/2007 |
Q: Finally had to put our Jack on medication, 7 seizures in 3 days. She has been on it for about a ...
A: You need to talk to your veterinarian about this as the medication may have to be changed or ...
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| pregnant dog | 12/24/2007 |
Q: My dog is about 55 days pregnant, give or take a few days. This morning I noticed that there is a ...
A: Yes, it sounds to me like her water has broken... or at least is leaking. I would smell the fluid if ...
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| swelling, tail down won't sit | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Yesterday my dog started sitting off to one side and seemed fidgety if we wanted her to sit. Then I ...
A: A bladder infection is usually discovered when the dog starts urinating frequently, often ...
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| Mini schnauzer | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I just got a 2 month old mini schnauzer and has been with me for almost 2 weeks now. My dilemma is ...
A: Puppies are lots of fun! Getting us up in the middle of the night is pretty typical; they are ...
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| Mini Schnauzers and Shih Tzu | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I have been looking for a cool little dog. I am torn between the miniature schnauzer and shih tzu. I ...
A: Both breeds should do well with your criteria. Of course, I am partial to schnauzers as they are ...
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| puppie diahrrea | 12/23/2007 |
Q: We just brought home a 7 1/2 week pitbull puppy. and on the 2nd day he started having diahrea. I fed ...
A: First of all, he should be seen by a veterinarian to make sure that he is completely healthy. One ...
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| Female black lab | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I bought a female black lab when she was 9 weeks old. She is very smart and listened well. She ...
A: You need to work with her every single day. The puppy is testing you just as a small child does... ...
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| Labradoodle! | 12/22/2007 |
Q: My male Labradoodle has six nipples is this normal?,and my male Labradoodle puppy breaths fast is ...
A: That sounds about right, although I can't say that I've ever bothered to count the nipples on my ...
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| hiring grooming help | 12/22/2007 |
Q: If i hire a someone as a contract worker to help me with my grooming business and train them to ...
A: I guess that would depend on your arrangements. Whenever I've been bitten, I've always assumed it ...
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| Birth Defect | 12/22/2007 |
Q: My 5 week old Chihuahua puppy does not have an anal opening.
A: You don't have a question here, but I am going to comment anyway since I also had a puppy bitch with ...
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| Crate Urine | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I have had my new dog now for about 3 months(Wheaten Terrier). At first I didnt notice it but then ...
A: Dogs are denning creatures, and some do like their crates (dens) a LOT. Not letting her use her ...
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| larvae on dog | 12/20/2007 |
Q: my dog had a hot spot on the top of tail next to hind side, a few days ago i noticed what looked ...
A: You had better check with your vet on the best thing to put on him for this. I suspect the maggots ...
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| corgi food | 12/20/2007 |
Q: i have a corgi that is overweight. i have tried several foods, both "natural" and low calorie. he ...
A: Find a good food that he likes and which doesn't cause him problems. I recommend you check out one ...
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| Crate Urine | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have had my new dog now for about 3 months(Wheaten Terrier). At first I didnt notice it but then ...
A: Once a dog has learned to be dirty in its crate there isn't a lot one can do about it. First I ...
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| I'M FREAKING OUT HERE. | 12/20/2007 |
Q: TODAY HAS BEEN AS NORMAL AS ANY OTHER DAY. I GAVE MY 6 MONTH OLD PEKINGESE A BATH WITH HER USUAL ...
A: Water in the ear usually makes the dog shake its head trying to get it out. This doesn't sound like ...
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| food aggression | 12/19/2007 |
Q: my daughter has a westie that is about 10months old my husband n i just got a carien terrier that is ...
A: Feed them separately in crates and you shouldn't have a problem. I wouldn't give any treats when the ...
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| is my dog sick | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Last night my nine year old Lab woke us up panting,shivering and pacing all over, we let her out and ...
A: She could have heard a sound that frightened her (is she sound-sensitive?) or it could be a pain ...
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| My dog Jake | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My dog Jake is a golden retriever he was pre owned and we got him in the summer so Im not sure of ...
A: Well, I wouldn't think that any lump would be "normal". It could be a cyst, or even something else. ...
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| dog warts | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 year old bichon. Lately, I have noticed warts appearing on various parts of his body ...
A: Warts in people are viral, so I suppose they could be in dogs, too. Things like this certainly do ...
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| Accidents | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My husband and I adopted a 10 month old yorkie-we have had her for about 5 weeks-she is relatively ...
A: Much of this is because she is still a puppy. However, if her potty habits have changed, I would ...
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| anal glands | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My minature schnauzer has just started to have her anal glands expressed, she scoots across the rug. ...
A: Frankly, there are several foods out there that are far better than what you are currently feeding. ...
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| when is the best time for them to leave their mother? | 12/18/2007 |
Q: they are 5 weeks old and still have blue eyes will this change soon? ANSWER: First of all, I don't ...
A: Puppies need to learn to "talk dog" and to learn to inhibit their bite, and they do this through ...
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| dogs suddenly jumping on couch | 12/17/2007 |
Q: my two year old bulldog and her adopted sister (daushound) (we have had her for about a year and a ...
A: Most dogs are opportunists, and now that your dogs have much more (unsupervised) indoor time, they ...
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| color of lab pup's eyes | 12/17/2007 |
Q: they are 5 weeks old and still have blue eyes will this change soon?
A: First of all, I don't know a lot about labrador retrievers, particularly in regard to eye color, as ...
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| Urgent Help needed - My German Shepherd dog has a serious hair loss problem | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I own a short haired female German shepherd. She is around 15 months old. Of late, she has lost a ...
A: German shepherds shed worse than just about any breed! (I used to own one.) If they are housedogs, ...
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| minature snauzer is biting | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Our 18 month old snauzer is biting other family members when they try to pick her up when she is lay ...
A: Part of the problem is that she never learned to inhibit her bite as a puppy... possibly she was ...
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| chihuahua | 12/15/2007 |
Q: recently my 6 month old female Chihuahua started peeing on people when the were holding her. ...
A: First, you need to have her examined by a vet to make certain that this isn't a physical problem, ...
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| my 6 week old springer spaniel | 12/15/2007 |
Q: i have a 6 week old springer spaniel puppy and i am not sure what i can feed it. what can i feed it
A: You should be feeding your puppy whatever his breeder told you to feed him as you don't want to ...
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| HAVE A PUPPY RESCUED A 10 YROLD SHIH STZU | 12/14/2007 |
Q: i HAVE A 6 MONTH OLD SPANIEL SPRINGER AND JUST RESCUED A 10 YEAR OLD SHIH SZU. HOW CAN i GET THE ...
A: Since the puppy was just neutered, he should be kept on the quiet side anyway. I keep mine confined ...
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| how fast should my pup grow | 12/14/2007 |
Q: my pitbull is 10 weeks how soon should he start to grow
A: He is growing all the time; you just don't notice it so much at this age. You should, however, see ...
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| Aging Dog Behavior | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 going on 13 in April Australian Shepherd female. She is fixed, and has been since she ...
A: Nesting is very common in many dogs as they try to "fluff" their bedding before lying down... even ...
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| Placing Puppies | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a litter of Mastiff Puppies. I have planned to keep them until they are at least 8 weeks ...
A: As a breeder, you should not place them until they are at least eight weeks old, as they need the ...
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| How to reach my 1.5 yr old shar-pei/Mastiff to Bark at the Door | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I read an answer you gave someone about "barking" and how to teach their dog to bark at the door. My ...
A: Yes, that would be an excellent way to teach her. Since she already speaks on command, it would be a ...
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| boxer dogs | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have 2 boxer dogs a female 3 years old and a male that is 4 years old. They lived together for 2 ...
A: When I brought mine home 35 years ago, I plopped her down in her infant seat and let the dog sniff ...
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| dog growt | 12/12/2007 |
Q: sir, i have 3 month old dalmatian puppy . she is small she have no any growth in my view i ...
A: Here is a great link for you in regard to your puppy's growth: ...
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| boxer dogs | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have 2 boxer dogs a female 3 years old and a male that is 4 years old. They lived together for 2 ...
A: Without seeing the interaction between them, it is pretty hard to guess what is going on. There must ...
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| Panic attack in a Yorkie first time mom | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have a almost two year female Yorkie that had three puppies very early Sunday morning. This is her ...
A: No, this really isn't normal.... Maybe the first day or so, but by the third day all those hormones ...
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| Finding mate for my handsome stud? | 12/11/2007 |
Q: How do i find a mate for my male 10 month old mini schnauzer?
A: Chances are poor that anyone would want to use your male at stud since one can breed to the best dog ...
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| My puppy's first heat!!! | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 month old cocker spaniel named Hershey. A couple of days ago I noticed blood on my sofa ...
A: The average bitch is in season for three weeks, or 21 days, but a few can run a bit longer. They ...
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| crate training | 12/10/2007 |
Q: i am reading for the 1st time ever the benefits of crate training. how long i guess i am wondering ...
A: The length of time to continue crating a dog depends on the individual. I feel that it is best to ...
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| Akita breed | 12/9/2007 |
Q: My neighbor has an Akita that is approx 3-4 yrs old. My neighbor is moving away and has offered the ...
A: I've just done some quick reading up on Akitas, and I guess I would have to say that I think you ...
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| Fleas on 13 w/o puppy | 12/9/2007 |
Q: Okay, I need some help here: I have a 13 w/o German Shepherd. I live in a house with my roommate ...
A: We've gotten fleas here a couple times over the years, and really, the easiest way to eliminate them ...
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| Agressive dog | 12/9/2007 |
Q: My dog (miniature poodle) is a very sweet dog and is very affectionate. We never have problems with ...
A: Yes, it makes all the difference in the world. Dogs are pretty much domesticated wolves, not our ...
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| mean streak | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have a soon to be 6 month old male cocker spaniel and he is really the sweetest thing but lately I ...
A: You need to assert yourself more and establish that you (all people in the family) are alpha and he ...
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| pet has a Very Mild ear infection | 12/8/2007 |
Q: They said that they can clean his ear and give medication... but they were trying to charge me over ...
A: A hundred+ bucks to swab out an ear and sell you some ointment?! Holy cow! I should have gone to vet ...
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| dog eats feces | 12/7/2007 |
Q: We rescued a 1 year old Chihuahua from an abusive home,ever since we've had him(2 months) he has ...
A: No one really knows why some dogs take up this nasty past-time. It is not uncommon for puppies to ...
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| Chihuahua scratching ME in the face | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old chihuahua puppy and she often jumps on my lap and will paw at me when I'm not ...
A: Well, this is a tough one.... we had a wonderful bitch we lost last spring who, when she got up in ...
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| pooping in his cage | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have a flat coat retriever and he is about 9 months old, for the most part he has been a good dog, ...
A: I would proceed one step at a time, first implementing the feeding schedule change. I would also ...
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| tail docking | 12/7/2007 |
Q: how much would it be to dock a 8 wk old min pin's tail?
A: Prices will vary from vet to vet, and even by location. You need to call around and ask. Our ...
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| pooping in his cage | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I have a flat coat retriever and he is about 9 months old, for the most part he has been a good dog, ...
A: Have you changed his diet at all? Some foods will make a dog have to poop more often. Be sure he is ...
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| My friend's mini schnauzer | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I'm writing on behalf of my friend whose mini schnauzer, Harley, has been having a problem with ...
A: I've had dogs here who died of old age and never had their anal glands expressed. Some dogs do need ...
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| Spitting up | 12/6/2007 |
Q: My mixed 10-lb. one and a half year old dog occasionally spits up brown substance...No other ...
A: Brown substance? I cannot imagine what that could be unless he eats dog or cat stools on the sly. ...
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| begal/dashounds | 12/6/2007 |
Q: i have a dog who is very skiddish around little kids and men she is a mix between a begal and a ...
A: Well, for one thing, your Dad needs to stop sneaking up behind you! Your dog reacted the way she did ...
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| tibetan spaniel goes crazy | 12/6/2007 |
Q: our son's girlfriend brought her 2 year old spayed female puggle and her 8 month old unneutered ...
A: The first thing that must be done is to get this dog into the veterinarian right away for a thorough ...
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| 1. baring teeth/nipping 2. doggy door/climbing fence | 12/4/2007 |
Q: A few days ago my husband and I fell in love & rescued a 9 month old female Australian Shepard. We ...
A: Did you get this dog from a legitimate breed rescue? It doesn't sound like they worked with this dog ...
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| dog shedding | 12/4/2007 |
Q: While rubbing my dog on his neck & head, i noticed my hands covered in white powder. when i rubbed ...
A: I haven't a clue what this is without seeing it, but it sounds like oily dirt/skin particles that ...
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| heat cycle | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua that will be 2 in April 2008. She had her first heat cycle around her first ...
A: Cycling every six months is very common. Four months, no. Coming in too frequently is a sign of ...
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| Aggresive pup | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I have a litter of rottwieler pups. They are now 6 weeks old & one female in particular can be quite ...
A: Your instincts are totally correct! NO WAY should this puppy go into a home with small children!!! ...
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| Neutered male | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Our dog Winston is a male Newfoundland / Golden Retriever. We adopted him from a rescue shelter when ...
A: Yes, neutered males can and will still breed... they just shoot blanks. Most will not show much ...
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| one month old puppy | 12/2/2007 |
Q: is it to soon for a one month old puppy to be apart from its mom
A: Yes, **absolutely** this is WAY too soon! A puppy should not leave its mother and littermates until ...
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| Dog house training | 12/2/2007 |
Q: My 9 month old collie mix was really well trained. She heals, does tricks and responds to the word ...
A: Dogs don't do spiteful; that isn't in their nature as they pretty much "live in the moment". Is ...
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| grooming a maltese's ears | 12/1/2007 |
Q: my malteses (yes plural) are really great when it comes to grooming except for the ears. They hate ...
A: Some dogs are just bad about ears and there isn't a lot to do about it. Some are more tolerant of ...
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| miniature dotson in labor | 12/1/2007 |
Q: how can we help her to have her puppies 1st litter pregnant with small shawawee
A: I don't totally understand your question. What is "shawawee"? If your bitch has been in hard labor ...
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| chew toys | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 month old Brittany Spaniel, male. He is a wonderful puppy! Now that the cold is here, ...
A: I like to give mine the largest beef knuckle bones that I can find.... the beef-basted ones. They ...
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| Pepto | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Can I give my Siberian Huskey pepto bismol for an up set stomach?
A: I know that some have used it on their dogs, but I have NEVER had any success with it on dogs OR ...
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| Chorkie urine | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old Chorkie that I recently adopted. He is roughly 5 lbs, neutered in the past 2 ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by "sometimes it takes him awhile" (to urinate). If you ever see that ...
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| eating poop | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have a beagle/shi zhu mix (Jack-Jack) and a schnorkie(Teddy). They both eat their own and each ...
A: Yes, the best solution is to get out there with them and pick up the stools immediately. You could ...
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| dog peeing in basement | 11/30/2007 |
Q: We have a blue heeler mix named Spud who is just over one year old. Recently (in the last week and ...
A: My first thought was a bladder infection, but it would seem that you already had that checked out. ...
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| Shit Tzu Puppy | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 month old Shit Tzu who has been throwing up for the past 8 days - he has all his shots, ...
A: If your vet is certain that your puppy has not ingested something that he cannot pass, then you must ...
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| Thyroid | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have a male chihuahua that takes thyroid medication. Can that keep him from getting my female ...
A: This really depends on the individual. I have had a couple that looked pregnant after just a few ...
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| Thyroid | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have a male chihuahua that takes thyroid medication. Can that keep him from getting my female ...
A: Thyroid meds bring the thyroid up to normal-functioning levels, so, no, that will NOT keep him from ...
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| Normalities in female dogs | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Is it normal for a female dog to squat and urinate and dig a hole in the ground to BM in?
A: Yes, the urination is normal, although some more dominant bitches will hike their legs like the ...
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| 6mo old adopted Mini-Schnauzer | 11/29/2007 |
Q: We just adopted a 6 month male Mini-Schnauzer. The (crate)potty training has not gone well at all. ...
A: While unpleasant with the nasty weather we have been having, you MUST go outside with him. Carry him ...
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| Cairn terrier | 11/29/2007 |
Q: You sound just like the person who can help me. I have a 5 months old Cairn, my first, and I have a ...
A: You need to pull lightly on those areas which are too soft. ...
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| Breeding Dachshund | 11/29/2007 |
Q: We have a pair of doxies and I think she is in her 2nd heat. We called the vet a month ago or so ...
A: You might have to hold her in place so that he can get a tie with her. It might also be that his ...
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| Mini Schnauzer ears standing up | 11/28/2007 |
Q: We have a 9 1/2 week old puppy which we got about a week ago. When we first got her, her ears ...
A: Many ears will do funky things during teething, but since yours are both upright at such an early ...
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| feeding a five week german sheperd | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I was gifted a five week old german sheperd pup last night and she hasn`t been weaned yet. I live on ...
A: Here is what I have done when weaning puppies: Mix a bit of baby rice cereal and ground-up dog food ...
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| In heat | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I have two Italian greyhounds (girl/boy)..this is her 1st menstrual cycle and is in heat. I have ...
A: In bitches in many breeds, shedding is hormonal, depending on where they are in their cycle; some ...
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| yorkiepoos | 11/27/2007 |
Q: how do you know if a yorkie poo is right for you.and im doing a project on yorkiepoos so can you ...
A: Mutts can be perfect for those who don't care to have purebred dogs. The only problem with crossbred ...
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| is my 7 month old male terrier sick or sad? | 11/27/2007 |
Q: i have a 7 month old male terrier, have him since he was 5 weeks old. 10 days ago i got a 2 year old ...
A: I don't think the vomiting and diarrhea are pertinent to the problem.... just a coincidence. ...
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| 4 Shitsu dogs have suddently lost front teeth | 11/27/2007 |
Q: My 7 t 8 year old shitsu's, mother and 3 puppies - Suddently I noticed the front lower gums, black, ...
A: It could be some sort of oral bacterial infection that has spread to all of them; I assume they ...
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| Schnauzers | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Wonderful! I wanted to inquire about schnauzers, and it seems I found a schnauzer expert! I can't ...
A: Are schnauzers good as a first dog?***That depends on the person. They require firmness, ...
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| puppy biting | 11/26/2007 |
Q: i have a 10 week old german shepard puppy that keeps biting our feet and my 20 mth old daughters ...
A: Putting a muzzle on him will teach him nothing; it will just prevent him from making contact with ...
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| Male miniature schnauzer | 11/26/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old boy has somewhat regular (every four months?) sheath discomfort, noted by the exposed ...
A: I used to do mine upside down in my lap as he lay on his back, but if yours is getting dirty and ...
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| Male miniature schnauzer | 11/26/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old boy has somewhat regular (every four months?) sheath discomfort, noted by the exposed ...
A: I have a dog who seems to do the same thing, and in his case, it is caused by excessive hair on the ...
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| DOG HOUSE BREAKING | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I WROTE TO YOU A COUPLE OF MINUTES AGO AND I AM NOTSURE THAT THE E-MAIL ADDRESS CAME THRU CORRECTLY ...
A: We don't get to see individual email addies. Everything goes through AllExperts.com. Since you did ...
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| HOUSE BREAKING | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I GOT A SHIH TZU RESCUE SEVEN WEEKS AGO THAT IS TOTALLY HOUSE BROKEN - TO GOING IN THE STREET - HE ...
A: Collect his stools from the street (sounds like a former big city dog<G>) and put them in your yard ...
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| 13 yr old jealous collie dog hates puppy | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 13 yr old collie dog named max. I got a new shih tzu puppy 8 weeks old called leo. My older ...
A: Frankly, you should not have brought in a new puppy with such an old guy in the house. The puppy ...
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| In heat | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have two Italian greyhounds (girl/boy)..this is her 1st menstrual cycle and is in heat. I have ...
A: Yes, you must keep them totally separated, and behind locked doors (crates). They will be trying ...
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| How much food and when do I feed my puppy | 11/24/2007 |
Q: He is 9 weeks old. How much and when do I feed him? ANSWER: This should be a question for your ...
A: John, that really does depend on what type of food you are feeding. A high-premium food requires ...
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| What mix breed is my dog? | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I have been racking my brain (and that of others as well) trying to figure out what breed mix is my ...
A: Well, one could guess 'til Doomsday and still not be right<G>... the joys of mixed breeds<G> ...
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| sick dog | 11/24/2007 |
Q: My dog is 9 yrs old she is a pom,chawawa mix . She has always eat the same food , for the past 9 or ...
A: You need to fast her for 24 hours before feeding her again. Remove her water and only offer her an ...
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| Mini Schnauzer fully grown? | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I have a mini schnauzer who is eating well but appears to be very small in respect of other mini ...
A: I had never heard of Baker's Dog Food so did an internet search, and now see why since you are ...
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| Raw Pork meat | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I have just received a box of pork off-cuts from a slaughtered pig. I want to know is it safe to ...
A: First of all, I am not an advocate of feeding raw, but I would be a bit leery of pork since there is ...
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| dog bite | 11/22/2007 |
Q: My dog just punctured my finger and he has no shots yet he's only 11 weeks old. Do I need to goto ...
A: Wash the wound with soap and water and put antibiotic ointment on it with a bandaid around it. Your ...
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| Emergency medication | 11/22/2007 |
Q: It is Thanksgiving day and my dog has puss discharge from his penis. Can I give him Penicillin>
A: Since I once had a dog go into anaphylactic shock and nearly die from penicillin given at the vet's, ...
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| looking for food suggestions | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I recently adopted an older small dog, from pictures online, it looks a lot like the crossbreed ...
A: You are right... hotdogs are NOT a good food. My daughter recently dehydrated sliced turkey hotdogs ...
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| small nipple like lump on my chihuahua | 11/22/2007 |
Q: my 8 year old chihuahua has a small lump very similar to his nipple just below his underarm on his ...
A: I think I would have them examined by your vet to make certain that they aren't anything to worry ...
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| dog agility | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a miniature poodle and I was wondering if you knew anything about dog agility? I don't really ...
A: My daughter is the agility person, but I do know a little bit about it. First of all, your dog ...
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| agressive shih tzu | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old shih tzu who I love dearly, but he can turn very agressive in a second. you can ...
A: No, it is doubtful that neutering will help with this. He has learned that he can get his way by ...
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| Puppy is very scared and afraid | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have 2 1/2 months mixed breed puppy whose so scared and afraid of being picked up. Everytime we ...
A: My attitude in raising dogs is that the more one doesn't like something, the more it must be done. ...
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| papillon dog | 11/21/2007 |
Q: i have adopted a male dog that looks just like a papillon dog the only thing that confuses me is he ...
A: Absolutely anything is possible when it comes to breeding dogs. He could be one that is a bit too ...
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| antibiotics | 11/21/2007 |
Q: How long does it take for an antibiotic to get out of a mother dog's system? My dog has been on ...
A: This is a question for your veterinarian. All drugs react differently in the dog, and some will ...
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| dog hair loss | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a Labradoodle and she's only 7months old. She's loosing a lot of hair and I'm brushing her ...
A: The hair loss can be due to a number of things. First, I am not that familiar with poodles or ...
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| at what aeg is it safe t take my jack russell terrie puppys for walks | 11/21/2007 |
Q: i have just got 2 jack russell terrie puppys at the moement they are 8 week they are due to have ...
A: I would wait until a week after their first inoculation before taking them out in public, and I ...
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| question | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 10yr old black Lab mix named Misty. I just noticed today that the pads on her feet look as ...
A: I'll bet you have a lot of carpeting and the dog doesn't get a chance to wear her pads down at all ...
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| Tea cup poodle | 11/20/2007 |
Q: i have a three year old poodle, and for about a year hes been yellping when anyone touches hes ear. ...
A: It sounds like some sort of ear infection, but if your vet cannot find any evidence of a problem, ...
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| behavior after being spayed | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 3yo teacup poodle. She has never been bred and I just got her spayed. She now is hoarding ...
A: She may have just been spayed, but she is having a false pregnancy due to leftover hormones in her ...
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| my lhasa apso | 11/20/2007 |
Q: my 8 to 10 yr old male lhasa apso is shaking like he is cold and panting what could that be?
A: This sounds like a pain reaction. Run your hands all over him lightly and see if you can feel an ...
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| Lovesick Dog | 11/20/2007 |
Q: My morkie recently fell in love w/ another yorkie in my neighborhood. I say fell in love because ...
A: It sounds to me like maybe she has come into season and Morkie smells that; it certainly sounds like ...
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| Agressive Rescue Dog | 11/19/2007 |
Q: We adopted Sheeba a 3yr.old Pyrenees about 4 mos. ago and did not know her history. She was already ...
A: What advice does the trainer give you in regard to this? It sounds to me like you might need a ...
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| mini schnauzer/ pitbull mix | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I am thinking about getting this dog for myself and my 9yo son. I have not met this dog yet. We have ...
A: Ahhhh.... frankly, that sounds like a really, really, REALLY (did I say REALLY?) bad combination. ...
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| 6 month old shih tzu, peeing in the house | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old shih tzu, she's started peeing in the house, right in front of me, she is ...
A: That really is an individual thing, and a lot depends on the dog's intelligence and the owner's ...
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| licking | 11/19/2007 |
Q: My male dog licks my female dog at the bottom of her back, it only happens every couple of months ...
A: Some dogs lick others as a sign of affection, and some can get rather obsessed about licking for ...
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| 6 month old shih tzu, peeing in the house | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old shih tzu, she's started peeing in the house, right in front of me, she is ...
A: A six-month-old puppy is just that... a puppy, and very, very few are reliably housebroken at that ...
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| dog walking | 11/18/2007 |
Q: when walking my dogs one male one female the male dog will not not leave the famale alone, he will ...
A: Depending on the size of your bitch, if you are walking a mile or two every day, she is getting ...
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| licking | 11/18/2007 |
Q: My male dog licks my female dog at the bottom of her back, it only happens every couple of months ...
A: I am not entirely sure I understand your question. Is your male licking your bitch's *back* or ...
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| Neutered male dog and a female in heat | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have a male 2 yr old neutered male who has been seutered since 4 months. I also have a 1.5 yr old ...
A: This is very common. Most neutered males *will* ignore in-season bitches.... unless they get right ...
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| Nipple excretions in 3 year old Cairn Terrier | 11/18/2007 |
Q: Our three year old Cairn Terrier bitch is not neutered. Tonight my wife was checking her and found ...
A: False pregnancies are very common in bitches, and many even secret milk from their nipples when they ...
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| senile springer spanial | 11/17/2007 |
Q: my springer is 14yrs old and as arthritus which is being treated he as also gone senile could this ...
A: Yes, senility, or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction can cause a dog to bark senselessly, among other ...
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| I am looking to breed | 11/16/2007 |
Q: i'm just wondering where i can find a female to breed him with near me
A: German Pinschers are not that common a breed, and bitch owners can select from the very best males ...
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| dog kills cat | 11/16/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if you knew what i could or should do in this matter, my cat is basiclly an indoor ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your cat. That dog needs to be reported to the police as he is ...
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| Minature Schnauzer Princess | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have the sweetest most well behaved Minature Schnauzer with one except she is such a picky eater ...
A: You pretty much nailed it with your heading of "Princess". That dog of yours has you totally wrapped ...
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| female pug and puppy heat | 11/15/2007 |
Q: i have a 10 month old pug, it seems that she has gone into heat twice in the last few months. she ...
A: You didn't say when she first came into heat, but her cycles do seem to be a bit too often. She ...
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| puppy | 11/15/2007 |
Q: what does it mean that my 4 month old puppy has yellow discharge coming from his penis?
A: This is not abnormal in male dogs, but if it is excessive, as in dripping, then he needs to be seen ...
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| SMELLY "TUNA" LIKE DISCHARGE | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Ok, we have Fergie who is about 4 months old. She is a great dane. Ocassionally when she gets ...
A: Where does the discharge come from? If it is from her vulva, she could have a case of puppy ...
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| bichon frisee | 11/14/2007 |
Q: Are all bishon's born white? What are their personality traits? thank you
A: Puppies might be born with light shadings of tan or apricot, but since this is a white breed, those ...
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| puppy 1 year old Nov-teddy bear | 11/14/2007 |
Q: my puppy I got as a rescue and was trained to go outside. However she is only about 8lbs and she is ...
A: First of all, I would have her eyes examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist as there may be a ...
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| neutered male tied with intact female | 11/14/2007 |
Q: Karen. I have a 4 year old male mini schnauzer that has been neutered for a little over a year (he ...
A: This is very common. Most neutered males *will* ignore in-season bitches.... unless they get right ...
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| Agressive boxer behaviour | 11/13/2007 |
Q: My 2 year old boxer (spade at 6 months) has recently started being very aggressive to other dogs, ...
A: I would get her into on-going obedience classes and start practicing "Nothing in Life is Free" with ...
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| Dog health | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 3-year-old Chihuahua female. She is spayed; and, unfortunately, weighs about 5 kilos when ...
A: I am not a veterinarian, so you would have to talk with yours in regard to a prognosis for your dog. ...
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| aggressive schnauzer when brushing | 11/13/2007 |
Q: Our 6 month mini schnauzer becomes overly aggressive when we try to groom him. It gets so bad that ...
A: You need to get this guy into on-going obedience classes and start practicing "Nothing in Life is ...
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| agressive behavior | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I just inherited my elderly parents' 3-year-old shitzu, very loveable, snuggly and good-natured. ...
A: Your boy needs some serious socialization with some nice dogs after he has had some training, and ...
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| pitbull aggression towards humans | 11/11/2007 |
Q: We have a 4 year old female pitbull/lab mix. We got her from the shelter when she was 6 months old. ...
A: Your dog has some serious behavior issues, and she sounds like an accident waiting to happen. It ...
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| My Lab Pup is eating her own feces | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I'm a 27 yr old living in erode in india. I've got a yelllow coloured female 3 months old Labrador ...
A: This is not uncommon in puppies who tend to put anything and everything into their mouths, but once ...
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| Dog | 11/11/2007 |
Q: 1. I bath my dog everything day without shampoo. Is that okay? 2. I bath my dog with shampoo ...
A: Henry, no dog needs to be bathed, with or without shampoo, more often than every two weeks... unless ...
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| Dog | 11/10/2007 |
Q: 1. I bath my dog everything day without shampoo. Is that okay? 2. I bath my dog with shampoo ...
A: 1, Henry, you've asked me this question before. I think that is too drying on the skin. 2. That is ...
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| missing cycle in pug | 11/10/2007 |
Q: i have a pug and she had her first heat in feb but hasnt had one since is this normal mrs pickering
A: No, this is not normal for most dogs, as most bitches cycle approximately every six months. It is ...
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| shepard mix, 16 years old change in behavior | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I took my dog for a long walk the other day, it was out of routine and ever since he has not wanted ...
A: Your old friend is nearing the end of his life, and that long walk you went for was probably a bit ...
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| DEWORMING | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old mixed breed terrier (approx. 10 lbs.) He had parvo as a puppy and spent weeks ...
A: Take in a stool specimen and have it examined for parasites; this should be done at least yearly. If ...
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| ticks in dogs hair | 11/9/2007 |
Q: if my dog has ticks what should i do i try to. i tryed pully out them with my fingers i dont know ...
A: The easiest thing to do is to apply Frontline or something similar over the dog's shoulders, and the ...
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| schnauzer behavior | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have a two y.o. female white mini-schnauzer who recently began to display abnormal behaviors. She ...
A: No, I can't say that I have ever seen behavior quite like that, but lifting the head up and sort of ...
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| Nutritional Needs for 7 week old American Bulldog | 11/8/2007 |
Q: We are getting a 7 week old American Bulldog puppy today and are a little puzzled about what the ...
A: Canidae is an excellent product. I do not feed my puppies any kind of puppy food either, and I ...
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| Heat Cycles | 11/8/2007 |
Q: We have a new 10 month old Brittany. I just noticed that she is bleeding a little bit from her ...
A: Heat cycles can vary in individuals, but most bitches are pretty reliable about coming in every six ...
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| seizures | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Sometimes when my dog is asleep he wakes up - head shaking. I have assumed he is having seizures. ...
A: This doesn't really sound like a seizure to me, but I know that some do have seizures when asleep. ...
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| Heat Cycles | 11/7/2007 |
Q: We have a new 10 month old Brittany. I just noticed that she is bleeding a little bit from her ...
A: Yes, she is in season; most dogs come in closer to six months, but I had one that came in at 11 ...
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| Bichon Medicinal Body Odor | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old Bichon that has severe allergies. He was prescribed Prednisone, Antibiotics, ...
A: I think it is time to abandon your veterinarian's shotgun, hit-or-miss approach to discovering your ...
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| My dog | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Hey! I'm having a problem with my dog eating her own poo and cat poo. She is a daschund/min pin. ...
A: Most dogs love cat stools because of the cat's high protein/high fat diet. Apparently, they are ...
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| recurring vomiting w/ French Bulldog | 11/6/2007 |
Q: My 3 year-old Frenchie has been vomiting for 3 days in a row at around the same time every morning, ...
A: Only a veterinarian can really determine what this might be, but my experience has been that some ...
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| aggressive boston terrier | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male boston terrier sometimes he is the sweetest most loving animal and then ...
A: If he isn't neutered, he should be. Get him into on-going obedience classes and work with him every ...
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| Poddle with penis hanging out all the time | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have 2 yr old toy poddle his penis hangs out all the time. I have had him fixed and had a surgery ...
A: This is perfectly normal (male) dog behavior, for some reason. It is important to keep the hair ...
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| Poddle with penis hanging out all the time | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have 2 yr old toy poddle his penis hangs out all the time. I have had him fixed and had a surgery ...
A: I've never heard of the surgery you mentioned, but generally, when the penis cannot retract, it is ...
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| my staffordshire bull terrior | 11/4/2007 |
Q: my staff keeps chasing his tail he is 7 months old but ever since he started doing it bout 3 weeks ...
A: Tail chasing can be a sign of a neurological problem, and can be a form of epilepsy. Here is an ...
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| Bentley MacIntosh | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have an 8-yr old male neutered Miniature Schnauzer I purchased from a friend of mine 7 years ...
A: No one should ever have to feel that she is "a prisoner in her own home". Sometimes the responsible ...
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| MINI SNAUZCHER IN HEAT FIRST TIME | 11/3/2007 |
Q: Yes, my puppy went into heat for the first time. I have an older male dog. Things were fine for ...
A: It is unlikely that she is pregnant, but one should never say never; boy dogs and sperm are pretty ...
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| schnauzer's hair | 10/30/2007 |
Q: my gray and white schnauzer has several places on him that are turning red, especially one paw is ...
A: The red color is caused by his licking/chewing on those areas. This is due to the pH of his saliva. ...
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| two dogs not getting along | 10/29/2007 |
Q: How can I get my 5 year old male mixed miniature pincher to get along with my miniature pincher ...
A: Is he biting in a nasty way or wanting to play with the puppy? Interaction between two dogs can get ...
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| Maltichon Puppy | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 week old maltichon female puppy and she has just recently started digging holes in my ...
A: Is she digging-digging or nesting before lying down (otherwise known as fluffing the bedding *G*)? ...
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| border collie cross digestive problems on his last legs | 10/29/2007 |
Q: We have been back and forth to the vet over 6 or more weeks and all the time our dear dog has been ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I don't know what to tell you because my "solution" to ...
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| Dog that won't eat | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I wonder if you have any ideas on what I can do for my 6 year old husky/shepherd. She had not ...
A: Sorry for the repetitive email; I wanted to add another comment and hit the wrong button. I myself ...
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| my pomeranian | 10/26/2007 |
Q: my Pomeranian doesn't eat dog food so we've been giving him chicken and vegetables and he loves it. ...
A: You need to take him and a stool specimen into the vet. It could be parasites, a bacterial/virus ...
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| Daschund | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I was reading your post about your daschund's jaw problem. Mine does the same thing, but has an ...
A: Are you confusing me with someone else? I have never owned a dachshund. We have miniature schnauzers ...
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| Miniature Schnauzer Urine Control | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I have a miniature schnauzer who is male and is 10 months old. We are having a hard time training ...
A: Your dog needs training in more ways than one. Get him into ongoing obedience classes and start ...
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| fear of drinking water | 10/25/2007 |
Q: 10 year old male min schnauzer recently became afraid of drinking water from same water dish. i ...
A: This really is a bad situation and you *must* get him to take in more water. The fact that you let ...
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| introducing an adopted spayed female to my neutered male dog | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a ten year old EXTREMELY attached neutered mixed male dog who is my absolute best friend in ...
A: There are a few ways to do this. You could take your boy to the foster's home to meet the girl ...
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| cherry eye | 10/24/2007 |
Q: is cherry eye in dogs is it scientifically documented to be an hereditary disease.
A: While I couldn't find any scientific papers saying that this is a hereditary disease, I did find ...
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| behavior | 10/23/2007 |
Q: i have 3 chiuauas, 1male which is a year old, and 2 females which are sisters and 6 months old. One ...
A: I occasionally get one puppy in a litter that stiffens up when it is picked up. This behavior is ...
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| Dog that wont stop going to the bathroom. | 10/22/2007 |
Q: When I met my fiance he had a male Cocker Spaniel who was nearly four and potty trained. We've been ...
A: It could be a case of the dog just needing to be reminded that he is housebroken... through a ...
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| Dog | 10/21/2007 |
Q: Can a dog catch Aids and pass it to us? ANSWER: There are only a couple diseases that dogs and ...
A: Soap everyday would definitely be too drying to the coat and skin, but water everyday may not be ...
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| HACKING | 10/20/2007 |
Q: my baby shitzu has been hacking like wanting to clear his throat since yesterday and don't know what ...
A: Your shih tzu could have swallowed something that he is trying to bring back up, but chances are ...
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| dogs toenails are turning brown where nail meets skin | 10/19/2007 |
Q: My 6 year old pit mix has a few toenails that are turning brown where the nail meets the skin. What ...
A: If he also has some that are getting a bit flakey, he could have a fungal infection going on. If ...
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| Scooting rump on carpet and potty pad | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 13 week old Chihuahua that just started "scooting" his bottom on the carpeting and his ...
A: Scooting is generally one of the symptoms of anal gland problems. While it is not common in a puppy ...
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| separation anxiety | 10/16/2007 |
Q: We just got a Viszla puppy at 7 weeks old. We are in the process of crate training her, passing ...
A: I don't think this is true separation anxiety. She is just being a puppy and wants to be out playing ...
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| 65 days now | 10/15/2007 |
Q: this is my chihuahua/yorkie's 2nd pregency. I bred her to a purebred yorkie. I can feel the pups ...
A: 61-63 days is the most common length of time for pregnancy, but they can go 65 days. You might want ...
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| Urination after spaying | 10/15/2007 |
Q: My female, 10-month-old yorkipoo was spayed one week ago. She is recovering amazing well, not ...
A: It sounds to me like your little gal might have picked up a bladder infection. I would contact your ...
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| Pitbull breeding | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Do male pitbulls show aggression after the first time they mate?
A: I don't know a thing about pitbulls, but it is not uncommon for male dogs to become more aggressive ...
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| breeding my female | 10/13/2007 |
Q: At what point in the cycle do you breed your dog? I have a female who is 17 months old and soon to ...
A: This is a question for the stud dog owner as each breeder has his/her preferences as to when to ...
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| Mating my Australian Silky Terrier | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have a male pup who is 8 months old and i wondering how long should i wait to get him a companion ...
A: First, make sure that he and his prospective mate are of a quality worth reproducing. Then do ...
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| 9 wk old schnauzer | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Karen I have an 8 yr old schnauzer and just purchased a 9 wk old miniature schnauzer.. just this ...
A: It sounds like kennel cough. You should probably talk to the vet about this to confirm, and maybe he ...
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| switching dogs food | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old yorkie that has been fed chicken and rice, human cooked chicken and rice and I ...
A: First you need to get a good-quality food such as Eagle, Solid Gold, Flint River Ranch, Wellness, ...
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| exlax | 9/27/2007 |
Q: my dog ate around 2 or 3 exlax tablets, ill this hurt him?
A: Yes, it could, depending on the size of your dog. Overdosing with Ex-Lax can cause: Abdominal pain ...
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| accicental pregnancy | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I was wondering about the "morning after pill" for dogs. There has been an "accident" in my dog ...
A: There is always a chance that the bitch is not pregnant, but the easiest (and safest) way to ...
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| My Staffordshire Bull Terrier | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I have a staffie who is 1 year and 1 month old. She has been pretty good up to now with regard to ...
A: Chewing is a stress reliever for dogs; it could be related to her coming into season, but she could ...
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| Sisters in heat | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I am attempting to find out if 2 dogs in heat generally go after each other. We have two ...
A: I have found over the years that absolutely anything can happen with these dogs, particularly if ...
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| New Siberian Husky puppy | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I just got a Siberian Husky pup and he is 6 weeks old, Its been wormed and have had his first inj ...
A: Yes, the breeder should have kept the puppy until he was eight weeks old, but that isn't quite as ...
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| MY PUPPIES | 9/23/2007 |
Q: ITS WATERY BROWN POOP. THEY ARE EATING WELL AND DRINKING WELL. I'VE BEEN AWAY FOR THE WEEKEND SO MY ...
A: You are absolutely correct that these two babies still need to be with their mother.... for AT LEAST ...
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| Chihuahua's in HEAT? | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have 2 chihuahuas M/F both are 1 1/2. Their 1 st sex was about when they were 9 mos. She never ...
A: I keep my dogs separated when I don't want them to breed. When I am breeding someone, I still keep ...
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| Yeast(?) infection | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Katie has black scab looking areas that have small tiny balls that get tangled in the hair. She's ...
A: I would keep Katie shaved short (including the legs) until this is cleared up. Give her a medicated ...
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| Type of Breed Question | 9/22/2007 |
Q: hey karen- i've got perhaps a hard question for you. i was in san francisco last year and saw an ...
A: Well, it might be a Bergamasco Sheepdog, but that is an Italian breed, not French. ...
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| Painful Bowel Movement | 9/22/2007 |
Q: My 7 mth. old bishu Molly was having a bowel movement when she started to cry & run like something ...
A: For constipation, add canned pumpkin to every meal. (This is not pumpkin pie filling, but real ...
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| Dog | 9/21/2007 |
Q: Is it okay to let your dog sleep with you? Will I catch any deadly disease? Thanks! ANSWER: Well, ...
A: No, this is not a problem unless one has little or no immune system (such as a heart transplant ...
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| Dog | 9/21/2007 |
Q: Is it okay to let your dog sleep with you? Will I catch any deadly disease? Thanks!
A: Well, you might pick up a flea or tick if your dog ever gets those<G>, but probably not much else. ...
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| New daschund puppy | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have two miniture daschhund. One about 8 years old and the other about 3. Decided to add another ...
A: Is this dog neutered? That *might* help, but it doesn't always. Sometimes some dogs just do not get ...
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| biting and chewing | 9/19/2007 |
Q: With quite a few neighborhood cats and other dogs that walk our same route, I suspect my Mac Dougal ...
A: First take some of that suspected "flea dirt", put it on a paper towel, and put a few drops of water ...
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| my bitch's first breed | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have a female rat terrier and she is very close to me...she's my baby.well she is going to be 3 in ...
A: Some people have ultrasounds done on their bitches around 28 days to determine if they are pregnant, ...
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