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| semi blind older dog is showing aggression towards new puppy | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I DON'T KNOW WHO TO TURN TO. I'M ABOUT TO START CRYING AS I WRITE THIS MESSAGE. I HAVE A 10 YEAR OLD ...
A: sometimes it will take an older dog time to accept a younger or new dog to the home. My older ...
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| male vs. female | 11/12/2007 |
Q: im getting a chihuahua soon and i was wondering dose it matter if its a male or female
A: it's a personal preference. Males tend to be more loving, although my female toy poodle couldn't be ...
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| biting the paws | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 year old American bulldog. She is on nutro max large breed adult, pet tab and cosequin ...
A: Look into the raw meat diet. Bulldogs thrive on it and at the same time have a healthier skin and ...
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| knowing when my 16 month old female chuahua | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know when it was safe to breed my 16 month old Chihuahua? I have not noticed any signs ...
A: In my opinion it would never be safe to breed a 3 pound dog of any kind. Especially a Chihuahua, ...
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| Scottish Terrier or Australian Cattle Dog | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I'm torn between these two breeds-what breed is better and why? This means temperament and ...
A: It also depends on if you have children or not. A Scottie is a terrier and terriers have a more ...
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| Dog Paws | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I really hope that you can help me out or at least give me an insight as to what I should do. I ...
A: Ask your sister to show you the submission method of lying a dog down and then have someone else ...
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| mean puppy! | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I just adopted a black lab mix puppy from the SPCA when he was 8 weeks old. He is now 12 weeks old. ...
A: I think he is just coming into his own. Getting more comfortable and trying out new things. Using ...
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| oily haired yorkie | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 month yorkie with very oily hair. Within 3 days of her bath, she already looks oily. I ...
A: here is a websit that you can find several different degreasing shampoos, also remember to follow up ...
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| Dog and Bitch Puppies | 11/8/2007 |
Q: We've just bought dog (Sultan) and bitch(Tasha) lab pair. The dog is 9 weeks old and the bitch is 5 ...
A: Typically a female will go into her first heat anywhere from 6 months to 9 month of age and then ...
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| Yorkie | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have a yorkie 1-1/2 y/o. I'de like to know how many times is it good to bathe her. We usually ...
A: the rash could or could not be from the bathing, It might simply be allergies. Use a good ...
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| dog coat types | 11/6/2007 |
Q: is a double dog coat type easy to brush?
A: They can be if you use the right tool. For shedding dogs, use a de-shedding tool such as the ...
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| Runt | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Is it true that runts are always a girl? I have been told that runts are always the last pup which ...
A: No this is not true. And it is also not true that there is a runt in every litter. What makes a ...
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| 8 month Maltese | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My 8month old puppy is in heat and her vaginal area is swollen,why is that and how long will it ...
A: what I can tell you is that the vulva is usually 3 times it's normal size. If breeding is to occur ...
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| dry skin | 11/5/2007 |
Q: we recently shaved her hair coat short and now her skin is dry and she is constantly itching. I've ...
A: Wash her again in a medicated shampoo, something like oatmeal/baking soda and then condition the ...
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| hi did you get my questions i ask you a week ago. here they are again | 11/4/2007 |
Q: "1. ive always wondered to this question where does the money in the cash register that u collect ...
A: Quest. 1; The money in the register goes into the bank, I use this money to pay my employees, rent, ...
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| grooming | 11/4/2007 |
Q: what type of brushes are good for a short haired 5 month old Chihuahua? what type of food do they ...
A: The best brush is a rubber brush, this brush will help get the loose hair off the Chihuahua. ...
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| my dog killed a cat | 11/1/2007 |
Q: these two cats came in my yard and my dogs killed them...what can happen to me
A: Usually nothing as your dogs were in their own yard. And as a matter of fact in most areas even ...
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| bringing dogs into season | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have a caviler king charles female .She is a year and 3 months and hasnt come into heat yet.When ...
A: Usually a dog comes into heat at approx. 9 months to one year, she may have had a small heat the ...
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| Buster's hair raising experience | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Buster is a peek-a pom and for his first grooming, I, like an idiot took him to petco...they shaved ...
A: I am sorry to hear of his bad experience, unfortunately, Petco does not have a very good reputation ...
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| uncommon dog mix | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I don;t know if you are the right expert to ask this hoping you can give me a guess or tell me where ...
A: Yes this is possible. A dangerous breeding to say the least, but possible. I would suspect the ...
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| German Shepherd | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I have a very large german shepherd. It is so costly to take her to the vet to have her nails ...
A: Have they suggested that you muzzle her before you enter the vets office? This would help with her ...
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| Puppy's Urination | 10/26/2007 |
Q: My 3 month old puppy is urinating a slimey substance. I just noticed today. I am very concerned ...
A: I would take a urine sample to the vet to be sure. Refrigerate it until you can take it right to ...
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| teeth brushing-bulldog | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Can I use regular tooth paste to brush my bulldog teeth
A: No you should not, regular toothpaste has fluoride in it and since dogs to not spit they would ...
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| Mate | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Does the dog bleed after mating?
A: at first you notice a slight swelling of the vulva for approx. 3 days then bleeding for approx. 7 ...
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| hey i have some questions to ask you | 10/23/2007 |
Q: i heard you were the owner of a pet grooming store. did you make the grooming prices or does someone ...
A: You call this person an entrepreneur. SecondI am not only the owner/money taker I am also a ...
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| hey i have some questions to ask you | 10/22/2007 |
Q: i heard you were the owner of a pet grooming store. did you make the grooming prices or does someone ...
A: I am renting the space for my grooming shop. In my area, it is difficult to actually purchase a ...
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| Golden Retriever | 10/20/2007 |
Q: When is the best time to mate my bitch? She has been on heat since Saturday last (7 days).
A: Here is what you experience when a dog goes into heat. You may notice a slight swelling of the ...
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| persian wont lt us brush her | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Hi we have a Persian cat she is 9months old and we have never been able to brush her properly we ...
A: you have a few choices, you can clip her nails and then wrap them is vet wrap to further protect ...
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| growling and nipping | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I know a dog that growls and nips everytime you try to move him off the couch or bed. Is there any ...
A: The owner of the dog has to immediately get the dog off the couch and firmly say no to that ...
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| Grooming | 10/19/2007 |
Q: How often do you wash your per (a dog)? And how do you get rid of his furs that keep falling off ...
A: Actually a shower would be better as it is easier to rinse the shampoo out of the hair. But the ...
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| nipping, bitting and peeing on my bed constantly | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I have a weinerimer and she is a about 7 months old and she is constantly nipping and bitting ...
A: Yes this is a weimie trait. My Aunt has one and the only thing that worked was a trainer. He is ...
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| dog sitting | 10/18/2007 |
Q: we're dog sitting a neighbor's bischon (1-1/2 yr old male) and he is spraying Everything. He also ...
A: I would simply confine him to an area that would be easy to clean up, for instance a laundry room or ...
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| red irritated paw | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I saw an initial e-mail regarding the red irritated paw. Right now unfortunately we cannot go to the ...
A: In the mean time I would soak the paw in ebson salt to help with any infection and then follow up ...
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| Grooming | 10/16/2007 |
Q: How often do you wash your per (a dog)? And how do you get rid of his furs that keep falling off ...
A: I wash my pet every 2 weeks, this is fine if your pet needs it, however most go 4 to 6 weeks in ...
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| Chihuahua Puppy not eating | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 month old Chihuahua that has not eaten in 3 days, his eyes look dull and I hear is ...
A: this is unusual as most puppies eat all the time. Maybe the food is to large for him. Get puppy ...
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| older dog behavior | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have a Lahso Apso and she is 15 years old. Lately she has been sleeping a lot and not eating. ...
A: Her teeth might be a factor, so go with soft food. and there is an herbal supplement that increases ...
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| shedding | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I have two one year old girl and boy shi-tuz dog they are shedding hair everywhere what can i do ...
A: I have never seen a shih-tzu shed. now they might be scratching and pulling hair out...My advice ...
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| my new puppy | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have this new pup and he is a lab/pointer mix. He is just 4 1/2 months old and weights 55 pounds. ...
A: I would first ask you if he has had a recent vaccination. Sometimes this is a place that ...
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| dry skin | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old pitbull. She is always itching and scratching but she has no fleas, or rashes. ...
A: The shea butter cond. sounds like a good idea, however, I truly believe that when treating skin ...
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| CLEANING ANAL SACK | 10/11/2007 |
Q: HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS BE DONE? CAN I DO IT MYSELF WITH DIRECTION. I HAVE TAKEN BOTH MY DOGS TO A ...
A: It is wonderful that you love and adore your pets so much. Yes, you can do this yourself and you ...
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| First puppy hair cut | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a toy poodle who is about 6 months old now. He has never had a hair cut. Many people tell me ...
A: I usually suggest a first puppy haircut at about 4 months, not because they need it necessarily, but ...
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| new puppy | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to be proactive with a puppy's health and avoid outrageous vet bills while doing so. ...
A: I can only give you my opinion. And that is that you probably haven't have the puppy long and if ...
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| Poodle feet | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Is there an easy way to groom Standard Poodle feet? I HATE this part of grooming.
A: What exactly do you hate about it. getting the hair off, then use a 30 or 40 blade for easier hair ...
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| about dogs' positive influence | 10/8/2007 |
Q: my name is Seong Cheon, and I am a reporter for magazine called Jayplay. I have been writing an ...
A: A few things that come to mind would be; hanging with dogs people tend to let their guard down and ...
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| hair care | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 2 1/2 OLD FEMALE CHIHUAHUA MY PROBLEM IS THAT SHE IS SHEDDING TO MUCH HAIR AND HER COAT ...
A: the first thing you can do for shedding is to get a rubber brush, you can find this at ...
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| Penicillin for dogs | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a cocker spaniel that is 9 years old. He has had ear infections his whole life. He has ...
A: you know I am not sure about that. But if your dog has the typical yeast infection in his ears, one ...
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| play | 10/4/2007 |
Q: i have 2 dogs,most every day i take both of them to the woods and let them run run run,like today i ...
A: depending on what kind of dog you have and their energy level. If your dog has high energy and ...
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| Potty Training a 4 month old | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I have rescued a 4 month old mini wired haired dachshund. He is not house trained. My question is do ...
A: It's just like having a baby, When he does unacceptable behavior, correct him by telling him firmly ...
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| panting | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I take my dog out for walks and play every day. it takes her over an hr to stop panting. is that ...
A: I get it and I understand your concern, but my opinion is the same. I bet if when you get her back ...
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| shedding!!!!! | 10/2/2007 |
Q: i have a rat terrier that is almost 5 years old. he is an absolute horrid shedder. he is an inside ...
A: You have asked the right person. I deal with shedding all the time at my shop. There are options ...
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| 10 yr. old Lab losing weight and vomiting | 10/2/2007 |
Q: About 2 months ago, my wife and I noticed that he was EXTREMELY lethargic one day and could barely ...
A: I am so sorry for your worries, I know how bad it can be. I would be suspicious of Kidney failure. ...
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| toy poodle | 10/2/2007 |
Q: my toy poodle weighs 12lbs he is a little over a year and got fixed a few months back is 12 lbs too ...
A: The average weight for an average toy poodle is 9 pounds, now average is a loose term. A toy poodle ...
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| panting | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I take my dog out for walks and play every day. it takes her over an hr to stop panting. is that ...
A: Well you did not tell me what kind of dog you have, but let me tell you why dogs pant. This is ...
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| dogs and poison ivy | 10/2/2007 |
Q: i have a 2 1/2 yr old staffy bitch. she has a cough that sounds like an asthma/whooping cough. she ...
A: Sounds like a case of Kennel Cough, This is a virus as common as a cold to us. They can pick it up ...
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| My italian greyhound | 9/29/2007 |
Q: recently my Italian greyhound has had an ear that is bugging him......I'm thinking that it might be ...
A: Usually if your dog has ear mites it would appear that your dog has coffee grounds in his ear. This ...
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| Dog Meets Hamster | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I have a very friendly 2years 7month old border terrier and recently we took in a friends hamster as ...
A: I wish I had an easy answer for you, this fascination may never completely end. If you keep the ...
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| breast plate harness | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Is is ok for me to keep my calm pitbull on his harness while he is chained in the yard during the ...
A: You know your dog best, if he is calm as you say and cannot manage to get out of the harness, then I ...
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| vaccination information | 9/25/2007 |
Q: Please do not give advice about vaccination dosage for dogs. I read your bio and I don't see ...
A: This is an informed answer, you may not agree with my opinion of this answer, but you should not ...
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| breeding | 9/24/2007 |
Q: my female staffy is in her 3rd heat shes about 11 days in and i want her to breed with my friends ...
A: Yes this can happen, especially with alfa females. I would have preferred you started the breeding ...
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| Anal Bruising/ Tenderness | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I'm really worried about my Bichon Frise. I took him to a new groomer this morning, one that is ...
A: Wow what a bad experience for him. It could be either clipper irritation, from using a blade to ...
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| Dementia? | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 13 year old Shepherd/Sheltie mix. I have been his owner for 12 of these years. In terms of ...
A: You've pretty much got it right. Dogs do suffer from doggie alzheimers. The best thing you can do ...
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| collapsed windpipe cough causes air swallowing and pressure on the lungs | 9/22/2007 |
Q: My 16 year old chi-weenie (doxie/chihauhau) has suffered from a collapsed windpipe for a number of ...
A: A few things would be to have his food and water at a height that he does not have to bend over to ...
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| vacination, twice | 9/20/2007 |
Q: we took Mom & her dog for an annual check up and the dog received all vaccinations and heart worm ...
A: Sometimes a dog is lost and rescued by another person, the first thing they do is vaccinate. Never ...
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| female st bernard duclaw removal | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 month Saint Bernard puppy. Our vet has encouraged us to have her duclaws removed at the ...
A: I completely agree with your vet. As a groomer I have seen many complications come for dogs having ...
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| brewers yeast | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I've been told to give my dogs brewers yeast with garlic to improve the quality of their skin and ...
A: it has been used for the prevention of fleas, although I'm not to sure about for their skin and ...
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| antihistamine for dogs | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have 3 shih tzus, all about 18 lbs each, with allergic reactions to fleas. We are treating the ...
A: Yes, it is 1 tsp. per 12 lbs. You can give them children's benadryl. If you happen to give them to ...
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| My chihuahuas | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have 2 Chihuahuas that are presently in heat. I am sort of up in the air as to whether I should ...
A: I can only give you my opinion on that. I disagree with your vet. Their personality is what it is, ...
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| DOG WITH YEAST PROBLEMS | 9/14/2007 |
Q: My male bassett hound suffers with yeast infections under his arms, the fold in his chest and his ...
A: Here is a simple and effective treatment for yeast infections on dogs. Get Monistat 7 ( what women ...
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| anal bleeding | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I recently trimmed the hair around my dog's anus. He is a powderpuff chinese crested. I think I may ...
A: No a trip to the vet should not be necessary, continue treating the area even with just Vaseline. ...
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| schitzu size | 9/13/2007 |
Q: A friend recently added a beautiful Schitzu to her family. I am knitting a sweater for it. How big ...
A: How thoughtful of you, your friends dog will probably get to be 9 to 11 pounds and will wear a size ...
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| Fur | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have a Shihtzu girl, 9 months old. For a couple of months ago I noticed that her back paws that ...
A: yes you are right it is caused by the licking. When the body chemistry and the saliva mix you get ...
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| poodles glands | 9/9/2007 |
Q: what is the glands on the hind quarters of the poodle that need to be emptied usually when groomed, ...
A: These sacks are called anal glands; this is the way us groomers do it. I will try to explain this ...
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| Puppy that died | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I e-mailed you last PM about my puppy I had to put down.... Could a spider bite cause that kind of ...
A: actually that would be unusual. For a spider bite you would have noticed a start area, that would ...
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| contagious disease? | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I just had to put my puppy down tonight. When I woke this AM I saw a small cup size pink in color ...
A: My first thought is poison. Could the puppy get to anything in a garage or any other area, and ...
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| dog getting in pool | 9/8/2007 |
Q: i have a male german shepherd who had been getting in our pool all the time, the pool was very dirty ...
A: There is a de-skunk shampoo out there that can eliminate skunk smell, so it might just work for your ...
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| Duclaws removed what about the cone? | 9/7/2007 |
Q: Webster is a 5 year old Lhasa who just had both front duclaws removed 5 days ago. I struggled with ...
A: You know your pet better than anyone, try taking the cone off when you are around to watch him, if ...
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| New Puppy | 9/5/2007 |
Q: My german shepherd puppy is 9 weeks old. When will his testicles drop? We bought the pup to breed
A: You may not notice the puppies testicles until he is closer to 16 weeks old or maybe up to 6 months ...
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| Grooming | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I'm looking to purchase the Andis Power Groom clippers (speed 4500) to lion cut my american eskimo. ...
A: Yes, I prefer the andis clipper. You would want to get the 2 speed as when you get to the thick ...
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| 6mth Yorkshire Terrier losing hair on hind quarters | 9/2/2007 |
Q: Cindy, we have two Yorkies and one has very fine hair and as of late portions of the the hind ...
A: you have every right to be concerned, I would probably treat the puppy for mites/sarcoptic mange. ...
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| Pregnant dog? | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I bread my Rotti about 6 weeks ago, how long till she starts showing? She has had less energy and ...
A: The gestation is 63 to 65 days. Mark your calendar from the first breeding date. Every dog is ...
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| Clippers | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I trying find a good grooming clippers for my Corgis, we shave them for the summer.
A: I would recommend the Andis Clippers and I use of Oster Blades, they seem to outlast the andis ...
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| nudering dogs | 5/2/2007 |
Q: is it healthier to nuder a dog than not to?
A: Absolutely yes, you run the risk of testicle cancer if you do not. It seems we are seeing more of ...
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| shaving dogs | 4/30/2007 |
Q: when you shave a dalmatians will the spots still be there on his skin or wont be there cuz its on ...
A: I have never shaved a dalmatian, but I am thinking that if I did, You would more than likely see ...
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| puppy bathing | 4/28/2007 |
Q: i have a 4month old male shih tzu i bathed him monday how often should i bathe him?he likes to be ...
A: you can actually bathe your puppy once a week if you feel it is necessary. Use a puppy friendly ...
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| 2 dogs | 4/23/2007 |
Q: We have an 8wk old female Dachshund and we would like to get a companion for her. We are leaning ...
A: I do not feel that way if they are both puppies. Two females will bond wonderfully. And you also ...
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| fleas at 2 weeks old | 4/22/2007 |
Q: how do i treat my pups for fleas at 2 weeks old. and how old should they be before i can bath them?
A: You certainly cannot use any flea products or any chemicals for that matter at such a young age. My ...
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| bathing | 4/18/2007 |
Q: is it ok to bath a dog while they are in heat (bleeding)?I have a yorkie,she is two years old,she is ...
A: Yes you may bathe her during her cycle, it is perfectly fine. You might even trim the hair around ...
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| grunting cough and shaking Lhasa Apso | 4/16/2007 |
Q: My Lahsa Apso is 16 mos.ant I have had him for 1 week. He started coughing I think, I sounded more ...
A: He may have what is referred to as Kennel Cough, this is common when dogs are exposed to other dogs, ...
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| puppy elimination accidents | 4/15/2007 |
Q: My 4 month old pomeranian was very easy to paper train and never had any accidents. Now, yesterday ...
A: grooming should not cause this behavior, now if he was licking his privates then I would say they ...
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| Dandruff... | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I own an adorable black pomeranian named Joey. He is fantastic but has always had a problem with ...
A: If you suspect dry skin, I would add a vitamin supplement to her food. You can purchase this at most ...
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| Min Pin | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I have a Min Pin that is approx 17 weeks old. She has really bad dandruff. I am using an oatmeal ...
A: If you suspect dry skin, she is young and may not be getting enough vitamins, I would add a vitamin ...
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| Found a knot on my dog | 4/12/2007 |
Q: .. I have a five year-old male Maltese (Chancey) who I noticed, as of this morning, is acting ...
A: Yes I would take Chancey to the vet. This lump could be a cyst or a mass developing. Depending on ...
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| Dog clippers | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I would like your advice on buying a high quality dog clipper to shear my collie. She is old, not in ...
A: You really do have the right blade (7F). The next blade up in length is the #5 then the #4. But in ...
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| infant's milk for my 43 days old shih tzu | 4/10/2007 |
Q: helo ms. cindy! =) i have a 6 week old shih tzu which i have just purchased today. I bought a 900mg ...
A: You can feed her the human milk, however, keep in mind that it will not contain the same vitamins ...
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| Maltese grooming | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I had my Maltese shaved. I think it went to close for comfortable as she will only take a few steps ...
A: If the rectum was clipped to short or the blade edges scratched the area this will cause the dog to ...
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| Maltese - Very Bruised Underside of Neck | 4/8/2007 |
Q: My dog jumped off the couch the other day and yelped uncontrollably upon landing kind of sideways, ...
A: There is a very good chance of internal bleeding. I would go to the vet right away to make sure. ...
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| grooming | 4/7/2007 |
Q: Why does my dog lose large amounts of his hair after the winter? Also I notice when I brush his coat ...
A: You did not tell me what kind of dog you have, but I would suspect you have a double coated dog. ...
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| Pomeranian Hair Loss | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I know you're not a vet - what is your opinion based on your experience? My 9-yr-old Pomeranian ...
A: I would think the vet would check the thyroid level, this causes hair loss, and of course run a ...
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| Shaving a Newfoundland | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I just aquired a 2 year old female Newfoundland. She was a basement dog and hasn't been brushed in ...
A: You may not have a choice. The unfortunate thing is that the clipper blades do not go through the ...
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| Cockabichon Puppy Question | 4/4/2007 |
Q: Are you supposed to clip a Cockabichons tail off?
A: It is a matter of preference. I would say that if it looks more cocker then yes, more bichon then ...
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| Min Pin not having her heat | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 2yr. female choc. min pin, and it seems like she hasn't gone into heat for more than 6mths. ...
A: It is quite normal for small breeds to only have 1 heat a year, typically yes they do go into heat ...
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| Selling Puppies | 4/3/2007 |
Q: What is the recommended time frame for selling puppies? I always thought that six weeks was the ...
A: My preference is 8 weeks. At approximately 5 weeks the mommy dog will start to wean them off her ...
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| Heat Cycle | 4/2/2007 |
Q: My question is after the first time the dog gets in heat when will it happen again? So, I can be ...
A: in approximately 6 month You may notice a slight swelling of the vulva for approx. 3 days then ...
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| anal glands | 3/31/2007 |
Q: my shihtzu just had a grooming where her glands were cleaned and she is shivering and yelping in ...
A: I am sorry for your dogs discomfort. If your dog has or had impacted anal glands then yes the ...
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| clipping dogs nails | 3/30/2007 |
Q: We have inherited a large (80+lbs) pit bull bull terrior mix. She is very lovable but also extremely ...
A: This is the method I use when I have a difficult dog to clip nails on. You will need two people for ...
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| toenails | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have 6 2week old puppies and their nails keep getting stuck in the old towel that they lay on. ...
A: absolutely, You can even use human toenail clippers for those small soft nails. Or just use dog ...
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| help | 3/28/2007 |
Q: my pitbull went into labor about two days ago today at 8am she had one puppy and we thought that ...
A: Oh Paige, I am so sorry. Dogs recover rather quickly in that regards, they are amazing. Her milk ...
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| Bathing a chihuahua | 3/27/2007 |
Q: We have just gotten a 7week old puppy on Friday! We have discovered that she has fleas. I know she ...
A: you are right, there aren't many products with flea control in it that are safe for puppies younger ...
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| help | 3/26/2007 |
Q: my pitbull went into labor about two days ago today at 8am she had one puppy and we thought that ...
A: You did not mention if she appeared to still be in labor. If she is then the puppy might be stuck ...
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| help | 3/25/2007 |
Q: my pitbull went into labor about two days ago today at 8am she had one puppy and we thought that ...
A: No Paige it is not normal, it can happen, however I would call your vet right away. Sometimes when ...
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| Dog clippers | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I would like your advice on buying a high quality dog clipper to shear my collie. She is old, not in ...
A: My clipper of choice is the Andis Ultra 2 speed. I find that the andis clipper runs more efficiently ...
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| Anal glands | 3/25/2007 |
Q: We took our 18 month old shitzu to the groomer two days ago. From the day we picked her up, she has ...
A: Absolutely take her to the vet. I have seen dogs scoot on the carpet, lick that area, but never ...
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| Pomeranian in Heat | 3/21/2007 |
Q: ok, i know this sounds really bad but I have a 9mo old female pom and think she may be in heat, I ...
A: It does not sound bad, you are learning things as your puppy is growing. Here is what you ...
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| 6 weeks old puppies | 3/20/2007 |
Q: How long can I leave 2 puppies alone?
A: You can leave them for anywhere from 6 to up to 8 hours, however, being that they are 6 weeks old ...
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| cyst | 3/20/2007 |
Q: my dauchshund dog has three very large cysts under his arms he also has three on his stomach and one ...
A: you did not mention how old your dog is. They usually are harmless, however if your dog is not ...
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| dog chewing | 3/18/2007 |
Q: How do i get my dog from chewing on the girls underware in the crock area clean and dirty? she has ...
A: I feel your pain, I have the same problem with my poodle. The only way is to not let the dog have ...
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| Flea prevention | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I live in Sarasota, Florida and am the proud owner of a six year old German Sheperd and a two year ...
A: you are not the first one to complain of this problem. I have recommended that my customers change ...
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| changing A5 Oster blade | 3/13/2007 |
Q: Help! I am thrilled with the Oster A5 clipper which I have had for many years. My husband is ...
A: Let me describe to you what I think you need to do with the clipper you have, there are several ...
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| i love my pitbull pup | 3/13/2007 |
Q: i love my pitbull pup,but all he wantsto do is bite us. Then he likes to bark at us run for us and ...
A: my best advice for you is for you to check your cable channels for the national geographic channel ...
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| Grooming Business Question | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I am purchasing a kennel/dog daycare business, and there is grooming there as well.I will need to ...
A: See what is most common in you area. In my area most if not all groomers get 50% of their grooming. ...
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| Dog Hair Cut | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 year old pickapoo. We got him in February 2006 at 8 weeks old and had his hair cut in ...
A: Most of my customers are on a 6 week grooming schedule. But if you want to stretch it out a little ...
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| incorrect Pom grooming | 3/7/2007 |
Q: Curtice. Hope you can give me some advice. When I rescued my 10 year old Pom she needed alot ...
A: First of all we are talking about a 10 year old dog and although science diet and the like are good ...
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| Dog Bath | 3/5/2007 |
Q: I have a female dog that have some puppies and i like to know when i can give a bath to her and her ...
A: You can bathe the mother dog at any time. Just be sure to dry her right away and get her back to ...
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| mixing dog breeds | 3/4/2007 |
Q: i would like to no if they will get on well? and would it be possible to mate them! thank xx
A: As puppies they should get along well, only keep in mind the dachshund will be larger even from the ...
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| My basset hound is slightly underweight | 3/4/2007 |
Q: My 14 month old basset hound male is slightly underweight.-*He's activeL eats well and overall ...
A: It is unusual to hear of a basset underweight. Read the label on the dog food and make sure you are ...
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| dogs in heat | 3/4/2007 |
Q: how long do dogs carry pups
A: A dog will carry her pups from approximately 63 days to 65 days from the first day of breeding. ...
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| litter ttraining | 3/2/2007 |
Q: We have a 8 yr old shitzhu we are going on an extended sailing adventure and want to train the dog ...
A: Yes it is absolutely possible, I have a few customers that have done it. Here is a website you ...
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| incorrect Pom grooming | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I have had my 10 yr old pom for 3 months. Today I had her professionally groomed. Don't think ...
A: Yes I would comb out all undercoat. However when I have done this the top coat usually does not lay ...
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| grooming my shit-zu | 2/27/2007 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... Hi Cindy lou ...
A: The cold medicine she is referring to is benadryl for children, you give them 1 tsp. per 12 pounds. ...
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| My English Springer Spaniel | 2/26/2007 |
Q: My fiances 3 year old English Springer Spaniel is the other love of my life. Only problem is that ...
A: I have one suggestion for you. A product called Soft Claws. You can find this at www.petedge.com ...
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| shedding | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I'm interested in getting either a lhasa apso or a shih tzu puppy. Do either of these dogs shed and ...
A: I would choose a Shih tzu hands down. Do some research on the breed or ask any groomer and you will ...
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| proper cutters | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I have a one year AKA chow chow and we all know how hair they are .Well I use to take "Furby " to ...
A: Here is a website that you will find everything you could possibly need. www.petedge.com I use the ...
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| Cocker spaniel's Coat | 2/18/2007 |
Q: she is a 5 yr old cocker blue roan ( I think) However she was an ex gamekeepers dog, he neglected ...
A: How wonderful that she has you in her life now. Have her groomed in about 3 months, even though she ...
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| my poms | 2/18/2007 |
Q: my pom is 6mo she has swollen teats is that a sign she is in heat? my other pom is 5 yrs i got her ...
A: As for your 6 month old Pom, More than just swollen teats, I would look for a swollen vulva. She ...
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| Shitzu - blackheads on belly? | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 year shitzu that appears to have blackheads on her stomach. I took her to the vet a ...
A: I might have seen something similar, If you think this skin condition is mostly caused by the urine, ...
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| dogs | 2/15/2007 |
Q: How long after adog has been bread does it take them to give birth.
A: you can look for puppies approx. 63 to 65 days from the first breeding. Also she should just begin ...
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| what breed to choose | 2/14/2007 |
Q: i want a dog that will not shed, is nonallergenic, good with small children but can still bark at ...
A: There are several good choices. First off let me tell you that just about every non-shedding dog ...
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| Dental Cleaning and ACE | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I realize this might not be in your area of expertise, but since you see a wide variety of dogs and ...
A: Yes I have, there are some breeds that are more sensitive to anesthesia than others. I am not ...
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| poodle grooming problem | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I own an 8 month old male chocolate mini poodle. I have him since he is 3 months old and recently ...
A: I am sorry for your pet's unease. It does sound like she shaved him to close around his rear. The ...
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| Dandruff and hair falling | 2/10/2007 |
Q: Well, we have a Cocker puppy named Gegey and we noticed that her hair is falling everywhere and when ...
A: A puppy how wonderful! My best advise is to use puppy appropriate shampoo, not one with to many ...
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| grooming and tail | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 week old boxer. Madeline Grace we call her Miss Maddie. Her tail has been cropped and is ...
A: Her tail was cropped when she was 3 or 4 days old and it should be well healed by now. Is she ...
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| hey | 2/5/2007 |
Q: help my dog does listen to me at all i even put him in classes but when i say come he walks off when ...
A: It does take time and patience and daily training. Try taking another class, because if he is doing ...
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| shedding | 2/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 yr. old rottweiller that we rescued, we know nothing about him. He is very friendly, ...
A: I know what your talking about, I have a lab. This is what I use. "The Furminator" Go to the ...
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| help | 2/4/2007 |
Q: when i throw a ball or a stick and tell him to fetch he fetches it but doesnt bring it to me and ...
A: That is all in the training phase, he is a pup and just wants to play. It would be to lengthy for ...
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| miniature schnauzer grooming | 2/4/2007 |
Q: ..My miniature schnauzer has just went into heat...Is it safe to have her groomed? Thanks
A: absolutely, it actually may help keep her a little cleaner in that area, as the groomer should shave ...
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| help | 2/3/2007 |
Q: hey their my chocolate lab tyson is about 7 months old and is 22 inches tall how tall will he grow ...
A: Yes it is possible, every lab is different and it usually depends on his parents size and breeding. ...
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| Questions about shitzu dogs | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I have a female shitzu her name is brandie she is 9years old in people years i want to know at what ...
A: She can continue going into heat until she dies, Although it may not be every 6 months as before in ...
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| 2 little puppies!! | 12/5/2006 |
Q: Help, I love these 2 little pups, however, when we leave or go to put them to bed at night, or just ...
A: You didn't mention how long you have had them, but usually within a week or less they adapt. I ...
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| my dog won't let me groom her | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I adopted a 2 1/2 year old Shi Tzu mix that was found as a stray. I've had her about 8 months now ...
A: I am not sure I can give you an easy answer for this one. You are dealing with a dog with a history ...
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| Tear Stains | 12/3/2006 |
Q: What is your recomendation for getting rid of and keeping away tear stains on a bulldog?
A: You have asked the right person this question. I have a solution for you. First off you have to ...
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| feeding a yorkie | 12/2/2006 |
Q: i am about to get a Yorkshire Terrier puppy at 6 weeks old and was wondering if anyone would be able ...
A: I would feed her at least 1/2 cup every 4 hours to begin with at that age and less often as she gets ...
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| yorkie behavior around children | 12/1/2006 |
Q: hey! i have a question... I have a yorkie (callie) who is our baby! She honestly does everything ...
A: Congratulations, Of course Callie will be somewhat put out about the distraction of a new born, ...
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| rottie with dry skin | 11/30/2006 |
Q: WE HAVE A 17 WEEK OLD ROTTIE PUP . HER NAME IS BROCKETTE SHE HAS BEEN DIGGING EVERE SINCE WE GOT ...
A: if it is dry skin then I believe you achieve better results by treating the skin from within. ...
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| Dog Paws | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I wasn't looking for a "boot" or anything that would resemble a shoe. I have a feeling it would ...
A: ok sorry, lets go in a different direction here is a product you might find helpful; check out this ...
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| Miniature Pinschers | 11/29/2006 |
Q: That really helps a lot. Would you have any suggestions to books that I can purchase from say ...
A: I do have a customer that uses the liter box method for her shihtzu and she loves it. I guess it's ...
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| Grooming a toy poodle | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I recently adopted a rescue toy poodle. She is five years old, and I did not like the shop that we ...
A: How wonderful of you two to adopt a dog. This is what you need, and I would suggest it every 6 ...
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| choc lab puppys skin | 11/28/2006 |
Q: lab puppy he has had his vac. and flee treatment but i notice that he is always itching him self the ...
A: if it is dry skin then I believe you achieve better results by treating the skin from within. ...
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| How much do I feed my 7 1/2 week old puppy? | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I have an 7 and 1/2 week old puppy and the lady we got her from said to only feed her 7 to 10 small ...
A: I am so glad you asked. Read the bag of food and follow the recommended amounts. I agree she is ...
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| grooming | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Our dog Lucky is 1/2 Shih-tzu 1/2 BichonFriese. We brush him often but his coat always seems to be ...
A: Pete, I did not notice at first that you did nominate me for the advice. I thank you for this, and ...
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| Silky Terrier and Yorkie don't get along | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I have a 9 month old silky terrier male and my girlfriend has a 5 month old yorkie female. Whenever ...
A: It could be, however this behavior is also a demonstration of dominance. And some of it is just ...
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| hii | 11/27/2006 |
Q: hey their im leaving my dog that is 6 months old at a day care for 2 months beacuse were leaving for ...
A: Your puppy is young, but dogs do not seem to know time like we do. Give your puppy tons of love ...
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| Miniature Pinschers | 11/27/2006 |
Q: We recently bought 2 miniature pinschers, one male and one female. We are going to breed them once ...
A: Here is what you experience when a dog goes into heat. You may notice a slight swelling of the ...
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| When | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I was wondering when in the dogs heat cycle do I allow my dogs to breed? Is it the first week the ...
A: Here is what you experience when a dog goes into heat. You may notice a slight swelling of the ...
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| Lhasa Apso behavior | 11/27/2006 |
Q: My dog's behavior is a question. He licks the floor and his paws a lot, and bites at his feet ...
A: , I would wonder if Rufus has a foot fungus, does the pads or the toes or even in between the toes ...
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| Dog Paws | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I have a dog with arthritic knees. I was wondering if you had any information on products that i ...
A: I was at the store Target today and saw the dog booties I was telling you about and yes they had the ...
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| Poodle coats | 11/26/2006 |
Q: At what age does a poodle puppy's coat start to get tightly curled? My pups are twelve weeks old and ...
A: It could take up to 2 years for your poodles coat to fully change and come in. Although most have a ...
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| shih tzu grooming | 11/24/2006 |
Q: I have a 4 month old Shih Tzu named Sissy-Jo. House training is going well I think. As long as I ...
A: Congratulations on your new puppy, I love the name. Absolutely trim around the rear. Actually 4 ...
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| maltese poodle nails | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I have a black maltese poodle and want to clip her nails - I am told to clip to the pink bit but she ...
A: Let me try to explain this to you with a visual. Imagine the dog's nail like you would a tree. ...
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| itching | 11/23/2006 |
Q: i have a 15week old Australian shepherd/collie cross, ever since we've had her home she really been ...
A: Even if you do not see fleas, I would still give her the flea treatment such as Advantage or ...
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| Itchy Skin | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I have a German Shepherd that is approx 8yrs old. I've had her since she was 1. Seems like every ...
A: You may find that at this time of year the mornings have a dew or dampness and when the leaves ...
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| new puppy into a home with a cat and dog | 11/21/2006 |
Q: Was hopeing you could help, we got a new 10 week old puppy a week ago with out thinking about the ...
A: I have had others with the same problem. Believe it or not the best thing to do is not to separate ...
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| pomeranian has rectal bleeding | 11/21/2006 |
Q: my dog keeps on bleeding first he had diarea now hes just bleeding whats wrong with him im soo ...
A: You need to get him to the vet as soon as possible, It might be something simple, like he ate ...
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| Cat and puppies | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I have a cat that is 17 years old. She has always been around other dogs and cats, but for the last ...
A: My best advice is to wait until she has grown her angel wings. I say this because a puppy can be ...
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| Pup won't let me touch her feet | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I have three male dogs (all rescues, neutered), ages 2-6, and recently rescued a female red nose pit ...
A: Aren't you the greatest for rescuing these dogs. We need more like you. As you know rescued dogs ...
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| Brittany | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I am a single male of 55 never married and have a 6 month old Brittny She is sort of thin built ...
A: I am sorry she if giving you so much trouble. Sometimes you get a dog with a personality not to ...
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| Cyst on back hip | 11/17/2006 |
Q: Since you've been a groomer... I'm hoping you might be familiar with what this could be. My Giant ...
A: If it is indeed a cyst, then yes I have seen them ooze. The reason it could be a brown color is it ...
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| pregnancy | 11/16/2006 |
Q: i have a boxer and lab mixed dog she is currently pregnant see had sex twice 3 weeks apart from each ...
A: I can tell you what I know, during her heat cycle she can only get pregnant for approx. 7 days, so ...
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| new puppy/older dog | 11/15/2006 |
Q: we just recently got a a new puppy from a shelter. He is very calm and well behaved for a puppy. We ...
A: What you are experiencing is SO normal. Sometimes it can take up to one entire month for an ...
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| dog grooming | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if I have to bathe my dog before I "try" to cut her, or do I bathe her afterwards?
A: really it depends, if your dog is matted and you plan on shaving her down then no, shave first. If ...
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| Mentrual | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I have a 9 month old Cocka Poo. She just started her first mentrual cicle. It appears she is not her ...
A: What a good Mom. Basically just be there for her and comfort and console her. The TLC method. You ...
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| DOGS WEIGHT? | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I AM WANTING TO KNOW IF MY DOG IS UNDER WEIGHT FOR HIS AGE. HE IS 10 WEEKS OLD AND HE WEIGHTS 15 ...
A: Here is a website with useful information, http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanpitbull.htm Also ...
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| dog sleeping in closet | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I want to know why my dog is doing this, she's pretty old, blind and deaf and at first i thought ...
A: It seems she's looking for a more confined area. She might see your closet as a larger dog bed. ...
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| pomeranian coat | 11/12/2006 |
Q: my toy pomeranian is about 6 months old and i was just wondering when her coat would reach it's full ...
A: A dogs coat takes sometimes up to 2 years to reach it's full maturity, However most have a full ...
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| something to help my dog rest easy | 11/12/2006 |
Q: can I give this medicine to my dog a few times a day, or do you recommend just at night?I have a ...
A: I would give it to her at night and every 12 hours or so if needed. This medicine will not harm ...
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| Clipping | 11/12/2006 |
Q: Our minpoodle/maltese's hair is so fine and soft it won't feed into the clipper blade (cheap ...
A: My preference is the Andis clippers, you would need just a one speed, the two speed is for thick ...
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| The right shampoo & conditioner | 11/10/2006 |
Q: My question is, what is the proper and best shampoo and condition to use on my yorkies.
A: There are a lot of great shampoos and conditioners, my favorite brand is Lambert Kay and also one of ...
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| dachsund not feeling well w/lots of puss in eyes | 11/10/2006 |
Q: 8 year old Belle woke this morning peed & pooped on rug, and would not eat. I know she doesn't feel ...
A: Maybe she just had a bad day, but if this condition persist then a trip to the vet is necessary. If ...
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| My dog eats her poop | 11/9/2006 |
Q: My chihuahua, Daisy, (about three months old) has recently started eating her own poop. I feed her ...
A: Feed her a good quality food such as Imes, Nature's Choice...brands that you find at most good ...
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| Pee pee dog | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I recently had a baby. She's now 10 months old. But our dog who is 9 (daschund-setter ...
A: I think you are absolutely on the right track, continue the things you are doing, Just to be sure it ...
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| puppies | 11/7/2006 |
Q: my dog just had puppies 3 weeks ago when can i give them there first bath with flea shampoo?
A: To be on the safe side I would wait until 8 weeks for the flea shampoo...Most important! is to read ...
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| can you help me with my puppy's siezures | 11/6/2006 |
Q: My husband adopted a beautiful lab/retriever/Rhodesian mix. She is almost 2 and for the past year ...
A: My heart goes out to you, I also know of dogs that are on meds and they seem to keep the seizures ...
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| dog itchy and red inflamed looks a rash | 11/4/2006 |
Q: my dog is suffering from itchy and becoming extremely red and inflamed and i don't know what do im ...
A: Check for fleas, that would be my first guess, even if you do not see fleas, still use a flea ...
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| fleas | 11/3/2006 |
Q: MY GRANDMA HAS a flea problem with her german shep collie mix it has fleas and nothing is working ...
A: if you have done all of those things and the fleas persist, then it may be time to treat the home ...
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| bleeding nails | 11/3/2006 |
Q: We cut our dogs back nails today and two of them were cut to short and are bleeding. should we wrap ...
A: I know this is to late, but next time have quick stop on hand. It is a powder that you can get at ...
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| Female puppy 1st. period | 11/3/2006 |
Q: My Chihuahua Kiki just turned 6 months and she started her first cycle how long is it going to last?
A: You may notice a slight swelling of the vulva for approx. 3 days then bleeding for approx. 7 days, ...
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| maltese nail biting | 11/2/2006 |
Q: The vet and I have checked and there is no redness and they are not swollen. Do you recommend ...
A: Yes there is something that you can get from the vet or online at drsfosterandsmith.com that is ...
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| Shitzu face discoloration | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I have a 5 year old black and white shitzu. The dogs face has recently become very discolored. I ...
A: You have asked the right person this question. I have a solution for you. First off you have to ...
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| maltese nail biting | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 1 year old maltese and she has been biting at her nails for the last 3-4 months. I took her ...
A: it does sound as if she has started a habit. With all the licking and biting she has probably ...
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| bare spots after a vist with the groomer | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 9 year old broder Collie/Chow mix with a beautifully balck coat. Well it used to be ...
A: I had a similar problem with my Himalayan cat. I shave him year round in a lion's clip. He is 7 ...
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| Std Poodle's ears stink and shakes head | 10/29/2006 |
Q: Even after thorough cleaning my poodle's ears stink and she is constantly shaking her head and the ...
A: Yes it sounds like a trip to the vet is in order. Ear mites can be cured with mineral oil or you ...
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| Flushing out Dogs ears | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I want to flush out my dog’s ears. I have asked a couple of different vets to do it and they won’t ...
A: Yes you can do that. Just make sure you wipe as much of the liquid out with dry cotton balls when ...
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| cleaning ears | 10/29/2006 |
Q: can you clean dogs ears with saline solution
A: You can, however then you are left with getting the ears completely dry. Do not pour the solution ...
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| stud service akc | 10/27/2006 |
Q: Why would the AKC try to force me to sign litter papers for a breeding I had no knowledge of and ...
A: AKC will not make you sign anything. That is not what they do. The owner of the Bitch could take ...
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| pups nipples | 10/26/2006 |
Q: i have a dog that is about 2 years old. I have noticed her nipples are full of milk and they are ...
A: You have two things that could be happening. One is yes she is pregnant and if she is showing signs ...
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| Housetraining 2 puppies | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I have a problem with my 2 puppies They both males, and one is 27weeks, one is 19weeks, they're both ...
A: First and foremost you must confine your puppies and not give them run of the house. Preferably a ...
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| grooming my lhasa apso | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I have some issues with my lhasa apso, he is constantly rubbing his face due to allergens in the ...
A: Well it seems that we have to eliminate his need for rubbing his face. I use a product call Angel ...
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| male or female | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I've never owned a dog before and went to look at a female shihtzu. When I turned her over to rub ...
A: To make it as plain and simple to you, I will try to give you a visual...If the private parts are ...
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| Hair loss | 10/24/2006 |
Q: My dog is a Boxer and Husky mix he is about 2 months old and is in good health.He has these two ...
A: He is young to have a skin condition, so I would have to be curious if he has mites, mange or flea ...
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| grooming supplies | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I've been a professional pet groomer for the past 7 years working under someone else, and have now ...
A: That is the way to approach the task. A grooming convention will expose you to so much. And allow ...
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| miniature schnauzer with odor | 10/20/2006 |
Q: My 3 year old min. schnaz. has a body odor 3-4 days after grooming, or bathing at home. It is just ...
A: Here are a few things to check for. Check his ears. Sometimes you think it's the entire dog and ...
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| dog oily coat | 10/19/2006 |
Q: what would cause my long hair chiwawa to have an oily coat, even 1 day after bathing him? He DOES ...
A: yes he is secreting oils to compensate for the yeast infection. Make sure the yeast infection is ...
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| mini american eskimo coats | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I have a mini american eskimo dog(5 months old) We brush him everyday He did shed some in the brush. ...
A: Your dog is still a pup. They take up to 2 years to completely get their adult coat in. What you ...
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| Weather | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Is it okay to take out my golden retreiver running when its 60 degrees outside and the side walk is ...
A: Yes it is, remember that goldens were also bred for water retrievers, search and rescue also, Those ...
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| a pit bull and border colie | 10/11/2006 |
Q: i just got a new pit bull hes four months old... i moved him into amy house and the guy i live wiht ...
A: It's hard to say, only time will tell. If the collie remains in control and the dominant one, then ...
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| My dog has fleas | 10/10/2006 |
Q: We hope you can help us. Our little 14 week old pup has fleas. He scratches all of the time and is ...
A: I understand your problem. Advantage really is the best. Most vets and online places sell it by ...
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| Bathing | 10/9/2006 |
Q: Is it harmful to give dogs frequent baths? I heard that a dog can loose its sense of smell if given ...
A: I have never heard that. My only concern with giving a dog to many baths would be if you are using ...
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| Dogs and Scent Glands | 10/9/2006 |
Q: I wanted to know if some female dogs have scent glands. Our male beagle has scent glands, and we ...
A: I believe what you are referring to are the anal glands. All dogs and cats have them whether they ...
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| Skin problem | 10/8/2006 |
Q: My dog is 18 mos. old and is a Yorkie/Shitzu mix. The last few weeks he has been biting on his ...
A: I would be very suspious of fleas. some dogs especially yorkie's or even yorkie mixes are allergic ...
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| Anal glands | 10/7/2006 |
Q: My question is how can I clean my babies anal glands myself. I know I have to squeeze them but how? ...
A: I will try to explain this for you. Imagine your dogs anus as a clock. the anal glands sit at the ...
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| severe pain | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I have a 9 month old chihuahua and she has been in severe pain every time she moves, the vets have ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your puppy. If you think you have exhausted all your options with your ...
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| I just bought a Pug | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I just bought a pug puppy that is just 4 months old. I have a little mixed breed dog already and ...
A: Yes this is normal, your little mixed breed dog probably doesn't want to play as much as the puppy ...
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| Dog's Coat | 10/1/2006 |
Q: We have a pekingese that we had taken to a new groomer since our regular one had quit. She was told ...
A: By no means should he have been bleeding, she was either careless or her blades were dull and ...
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| dead hair | 9/28/2006 |
Q: All the fur on my golden retriever, Muffin's, hips is dead. No matter how much I brush her, there's ...
A: there is a tool called the Furminator and I believe that there is a website under that name ...
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| Biting Yorkie | 9/27/2006 |
Q: My 10 month old yorkie had her first trip to the groomer yesterday and I got a very bad behavior ...
A: Don't be to discouraged, a puppy at 10 months old is like a child getting into their teenage years. ...
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| Clipper Blades | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Cindy Lou - What is the difference between a regular blade and a skip blade? I have a 13 1/2 year ...
A: A regular blade to me is a skip blade and then there is the "F" blades called finishing blades. In ...
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| Shitzu beard | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I have a 4 mo old shitzu and his beard is always brown. I clean it all the time with a wet wash ...
A: First let's see if we can determine the cause of the brown on the beard. Is your puppy licking an ...
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| nail clipping | 9/24/2006 |
Q: What happens if I clip the nails too short and it bleeds. This has happened for the first time and ...
A: Yes this can be a problem, next time have the product called quick stop on hand, this is a powder ...
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| help i am torn between my pets :( | 9/20/2006 |
Q: i have a westie that is 1 year and a bit old!i have had it since it was 5 weeks old!i have treated ...
A: What you see Topsy doing is very natural for her. She is a Terrier and Terrier's are rodent ...
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| dogs constantly barking | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I just moved to another house. I have 3 pekingnese of which I keep in the new backyard. I kept ...
A: other than calling in a professional trainer, you might try bark collars, You can find them at most ...
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| shitzus | 9/17/2006 |
Q: Are shitzus sutable for children, nice and easy to hold? Are thry easy to groom and take care of? ...
A: Absolutely they are wonderful dogs. Most weigh up to 12 lbs, As for grooming most pet shih-tzus ...
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| Yorkie care | 9/16/2006 |
Q: My 14wk old yorkie needs a bath (an accident in his crate). I am unable to get out to the pet store ...
A: You can use almost anything, even your shampoo or dish detergent in a pinch, The most important ...
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| First puppy bath | 9/11/2006 |
Q: I just purchased a yorkie puppy and the owner told me not to bathe him until he was 3 1/2 months ...
A: I've never heard that it would encourage an illness to emerge. I think she was just being causious. ...
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| grooming | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I have my first lhasa opsa. I take her to the groomers and she comes back looking like a million ...
A: Because there are so many great professional products on the market it would be hard to pin point ...
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| Golden | 9/7/2006 |
Q: Have a ten yr old Golden Retriever with A Fib, has seizures when he gets nervous or excited. Cannot ...
A: I understand your problem, I would look for a mobil groomer to come to your home. If you do not ...
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| burs on shih tsu | 9/5/2006 |
Q: we went camping and our shih tsu is covered with burs. we have bathed and brushed until he wont let ...
A: You are doing what I would do brush, brush and more brushing. Unfortunately there is no other way, ...
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| Dog bumps | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I gave my dog Sadie a bath and now she has red spots and larger lumps under her skin. The vet is ...
A: I was away for the laor day holiday. If you still need a remedy, it would be to rinse her again ...
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| my dog has some kind of warts | 9/2/2006 |
Q: have you got any idea what these might be? he is a cross alasation with colley. about 3 years old ...
A: This area can be sensitive to flea acne. These would be clear or reddish pimple like bumps. Look ...
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| my dogs back legs | 9/1/2006 |
Q: My dog is an black lab and australian shepherd. We adopted her when she was about 4 mo old and she ...
A: I think you are on the right track, take her to the vet for x-rays, this will answer your questions ...
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| yorkie puppy with a lot of dandruff | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a 3 month old yorkie puppy from a dog breeder. From the day we met her, we saw ...
A: "I actually had a yorkie named Daisy Mae" Anyway, skin problems can be passed on from the parents, ...
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| hair loss | 8/30/2006 |
Q: Hey there, i have a 7 months female puppy, she started to loose patches of her fur lately and i am ...
A: first off this is not normal and is not due to hormonal changes. I would first ask you to make sure ...
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| grooming | 8/27/2006 |
Q: Can I use human-grade clippers to trim my lab's coat? If not, can you tell me what to look for in ...
A: Your clippers may be fine if you have the right blade on it. Meaning the blades you may use on a ...
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| dog wakes too early.... | 8/23/2006 |
Q: My 5yr old cocker wakes up at 5:15am like clockwork. No matter how late we take him out the night ...
A: you are right he has an internal alarm clock that says feed me. I know it can be hard to break this ...
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| Hair loss in older dog | 8/23/2006 |
Q: My husband has a male beagle that is 13 years old. A few weeks ago the dog had alot of fleas, my ...
A: I have not heard of this. Doesn't mean it is not so. But if I had a dog for 13 years I would not ...
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| stinky dog | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I have a yorkie dohg and she smells all the time even after a bath any help?y
A: Yorkies tend to have an oily coat. Sometimes you can help prevent that by changing the food your ...
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| grooming pomeranium | 8/12/2006 |
Q: what is a good short haircut for a pomeranium ? my dog has kept her coat in summer and shedding for ...
A: if your only concern is the shedding then getting her professinally groomed and completely brushed ...
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| fear of nail clipping | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I have a five year old yorkie that has had problems with her nails. She came to us with very long ...
A: I agree if the nails are to long then a quick fix like a trip to the vet to have them done all at ...
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| potty training schitzu | 8/4/2006 |
Q: We just recently got a female schitzu (about 12 weeks old) and she started out going outside only to ...
A: Shih-tzu's are very sweet, how wonderful for you. She is young and should by no means have run of ...
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| Yorkie shedding | 8/1/2006 |
Q: My 3 yr old male yorkie seems to losing alot of his hair lately. I brushed him and he lost alot of ...
A: It would have nothing to do with the heat. So yes I would take him to the vet. It might be a ...
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| toys | 7/30/2006 |
Q: What is the best type of chew toy to keep a two-year-old labrador amused for the longest period of ...
A: I have a lab and understand your delima. There is a toy called a Kong. They are made of a ...
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| Combs | 7/28/2006 |
Q: Cindy Lou. I have a beautiful 2-year old Springer Spaniel whose hair I cut about 4 or 5 times a ...
A: I do use a #40 blade under my snap on combs, be careful however, if your snap on comb pops off the ...
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| Shampoo | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I wanted to say thanks for the information on the shedding, also could you tell me a good shampoo to ...
A: I am glad you wrote back, first off you are Welcome. By the way there is a website that sells a ...
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| maltese grooming | 7/18/2006 |
Q: what is a good brand of clipper and what size blades should a novice groomer use on a maltese to get ...
A: I would recommend the Andis clipper it comes in 1 or 2 speeds. For a novice a 1 speed is enough, ...
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| Healthy coat | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I have a 9 year old female lab, it seems like she sheds all year and a lot more in the summer. Her ...
A: There is a product called NO SHED, it is a supplement for shedding dogs. I believe is has some ...
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| Grooming my new puppy | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I have a new 10 week old Shihtzu/ Yorkie puppy. What is a safe age to start having her groomed and ...
A: Start her grooming at 4 months of age. She may or may not need much hair trimed but she will need ...
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| clippers | 6/25/2006 |
Q: What is the best clipper to get for summer time shaving 3 golden retrievers. I currently have the ...
A: I have used the Oster A5 before and now prefer the Andis 2 speed. The Oster is a good clipper ...
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| deciding between Std. Poodle & Boxer | 6/25/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are going back & forth between adopting a standard poodle puppy and a boxer puppy. ...
A: Wow either would be a great choice. Let me give you my opinion on the differences. A boxer will be ...
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| Shaving poodle | 6/19/2006 |
Q: My 1 year poodle hair got really tangled so I decided to shave his whole body down to the skin. How ...
A: no you did not do a bad thing, you actually did him a favor. It would have hurt him to be dematted. ...
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| Shaving a Scottish Terrier | 6/10/2006 |
Q: and someone called me to book there scottish terrier to be shaved right down,as the vet had said the ...
A: Honestly I would shorten the beard, but not completely shave it. See where the skin condition is ...
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| starting a grooming school | 6/9/2006 |
Q: I have a boarding kennel and grooming shop. My groomer has been grooming for 23 years and, we are ...
A: First of all I would check with your state for details about licensing. Here in Maryland we do ...
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| Newfoundland dog | 6/8/2006 |
Q: I have a 11month old Newfie and a 3year old newfie.What is the recommendation on how often they ...
A: I would base this on a dog to dog situation. If your dogs are completely brushed out, this means a ...
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| Best Clippers | 6/1/2006 |
Q: My name is Melody & I am from Arkansas. Our climate is VERY humid & hot in the summer months. I ...
A: There is a website www.petedge.com where most groomers order all their supplies. I use the andis ...
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| Re: beagle/terrier mix 5 year old male dog | 5/24/2006 |
Q: My dog is 5 years old and a beagle/terrier male mix. For a few nights now he would be lying down and ...
A: Sorry for the delay in your answer Ashley, I was on travel. What you are seeing is a siezure. Some ...
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| welsh terrier puppy who is very wild | 5/19/2006 |
Q: I have purchased a welsh terrier puppy who is 7 months old.I bought her from someone who owned her ...
A: I have a two suggestions. While you are with Macee use a shock collar. The strength on the collar ...
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| My Dog's Scratching Like Crazy | 5/17/2006 |
Q: Oh Cindy thank you for taking my question! My dauchsund-mix dog, Nifty, is scratching himself day ...
A: My first question would be does your dog have fleas? If not then stop all flea shampoo baths right ...
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| St. bernard grooming | 5/13/2006 |
Q: I have a short haired St. Bernard. I have been trying to keep up with her grooming as much as ...
A: Usually alot of dandruff is the result of an internal lack of a certain vitamin. Or if you are ...
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| best breed for elderly man | 5/13/2006 |
Q: My dad is a recent widower and is very much missing my mom and feeling lost. He has always been very ...
A: first of all I would not get a puppy. Many rescue leagues have wonderful dogs that are already ...
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| grooming table | 5/12/2006 |
Q: I am about to invest in a grooming table. I run a small dog grooming business out of my home and am ...
A: Yes it would be a good investment especially if you are on your own. It would make it easier for ...
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| Occational urine odor | 5/9/2006 |
Q: My Shitzu, 15 month spaded female. On occasion, about once every 2 week, she produces a very strong ...
A: I believe you might be smelling the results of her anal glands. Some dogs drag their rear to ...
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| Nail Clipping | 5/7/2006 |
Q: I have a 2 year old German Shepard, he does not like to have his nails trimmed. Matter of fact he ...
A: You will need two people for this method. The best way to handle this is to put the dog in ...
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| Bad Haircut | 5/7/2006 |
Q: I've had a cockapoo puppy for almost 9 months. I got her first haircut in February and I told the ...
A: To bad, I know how you must feel. She is young and healthy, keep giving her good food with lots of ...
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| What kind of Clippers | 5/6/2006 |
Q: I have a cocker spaniel Fem that I've been grooming since a puppy I've been using one of those cheap ...
A: My best advice to you is to go to this website: www.petedge.com everything for pet grooming you ...
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| Best brush for Golden retriever | 4/29/2006 |
Q: I heard about this "terminator" brush for pets and was wondering what you think about it,is it worth ...
A: it is actually called the furminator. It is not so much a brush as a tool similar to a clipping ...
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| Which breed? | 4/25/2006 |
Q: We are looking to add a dog to our family, I am married with 2 boys aged 10 and 13. I have always ...
A: I understand your situation. I have more than once been asked if there were a min. lab. There are ...
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| Do I need to get Licensed | 4/23/2006 |
Q: ....Hi my name is Becky....like you I have been grooming dogs for the past 22 years...I live in ...
A: First of all I would check with the state of IL for details about licensing. Here in Maryland we do ...
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| Shedding Dogs | 4/21/2006 |
Q: I was wondering on the Excessively Shedding Dogs question because I'm currently taking a Pet ...
A: Here are some breeds I feel shed excessively, I hope they are on your list. Welsh Corgie Labrador ...
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| dog breed best for us | 4/15/2006 |
Q: we are considering adding a dog to our family. We have two boys ages 7-11. We'd like a dog who ...
A: Great idea, every child should have a dog. Now to make everyone happy. You have basically two ...
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| MY PUPPY IS A BITER | 3/28/2006 |
Q: My 8 month old Staffordshire Terrior always wants to bite & nibble when you pick her up or pat her - ...
A: Here is a website that will help you with training issues: ...
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| Plucking | 3/25/2006 |
Q: I am a Vet assistant, but working in the field of pet grooming at this time. I see many dogs come in ...
A: First of all every vet has their own opinion. And basically since I do not have a medical ...
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| Shih-tzu or Lhaso! | 3/23/2006 |
Q: I am scouring the internet looking for pictures of the dogs named above. (getting tired of typing ...
A: I understand your problem. It is an age old question. Here is a website that will help answer your ...
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| Skitish Siberian Husky Needs Nails Clipped | 3/20/2006 |
Q: I did look into groomers around here and they do not want to try Lupas nails. I mentioned that I ...
A: Sorry to hear of their response. Medication and or sedation is eaisier on them not her. Meaning if ...
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| Skitish Siberian Husky Needs Nails Clipped | 3/13/2006 |
Q: I have a wonderful 9 year old 50 pound Siberian Husky named Lupa. Unfortunately, her previous ...
A: You could try medication, it will take the edge off, however not completly. There is a way for a ...
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| behaviour | 3/11/2006 |
Q: My name is Gabriel (originally from Israel) and I live in Sedona Az with my wife and dog Ram (short ...
A: Sounds like Ram is a great dog that has become an adult and is now acting on his instincts. I have ...
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| clumps of white fur | 3/11/2006 |
Q: My lab/husky has been shedding a LOT of fur at his sides recently (about where ...
A: what you are describing is undercoat and it is always lighter that the outer coat. You are also ...
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| Nails | 3/5/2006 |
Q: I brought my dog to have her nails clipped today and the lady cut one of them too short. I noticed ...
A: Good concerned question. There are no reports of dogs being able to contract a disease from any ...
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| Hair loss | 3/5/2006 |
Q: My dog is 9 years old he is a cross between a bearded collie and a terrier.He is loosing his hair on ...
A: if you feel this shedding or hair loss is much greater than usual for this time of year, then ...
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| flying with pets | 3/4/2006 |
Q: She is a mix of Stafferture Terrier and something else we are not sure. We adopted her from the ...
A: I know with the recent loss of the whippet at westminster it ups the concern for flying your pet. ...
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| Dog timid after fight | 2/26/2006 |
Q: Greetings. We own 2 dogs, about 6 months apart in age, both females. Molly is a beagle-chow mix (18 ...
A: It sounds like the trust factor is gone between Molly and Roxie. Roxie has proved herself to be the ...
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| Shih Tzu Ingrown Hairs | 2/23/2006 |
Q: Cindy, my male Shih Tzu had crusted fecal matter around his anus and I didn't notice it until today. ...
A: Sounds sore. My best advise for you would to be to apply an antibiotic ointment on the area. You ...
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| Fighting Jack Russells | 2/21/2006 |
Q: I have two male Jack's, one is 3 and the other is 2, I also have a 4 year old female, all live in ...
A: You are so right they can do major damage when they fight. Yes it is true that one dog will be the ...
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| dogs | 2/16/2006 |
Q: How often does female bogs have periods?
A: A typical female dog will have a cycle (period/heat) every 6 months. Small dogs will usually come ...
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| trimming nails | 2/14/2006 |
Q: my 8 month old pug goes crazy when i try totrim her nails is there something i can do to make this ...
A: You will need two people for this method. The best way to handle this is to put the dog in ...
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| itchey Min Pin | 2/11/2006 |
Q: We have a 9 yr. old Min Pin that has scratched, scooted and chewed her feet since she was a pup. ...
A: First thing I would do is treat this as a fungus and not an allergy. It may have started out as an ...
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| Dog's Nail Color | 1/31/2006 |
Q: I have adopted a Tibetan Terrier, 15 months old. One has two black nails on her front paws. Is this ...
A: It is normal for some dogs to have black and or white nails. The black ones make it a little more ...
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| Trimming nails | 1/17/2006 |
Q: I have a mixxed breed male dog 65Lbs. A very loving dog. We got him from a dog pound at 7 ...
A: You will need two people for this method. The best way to handle this is to put the dog in ...
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| dog grooming | 1/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 year old {approximately} male chow mix I found when he was about 6 months old. I think ...
A: Yes there are things you can get from the Vet, such as volume or ace promaceine (not sure of the ...
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| Llaso Apso puppy has grown into attack dog | 11/7/2005 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Llaso Apso dog who lives with me at my apartment building. I have to take him ...
A: My first response to you is yep it sounds like a Lhasa to me. They were bred to be palace guard ...
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| Change in Dogs behavior | 11/3/2005 |
Q: My wife has been putting more hours at work, kids are back at school and all of a sudden the 5 year ...
A: Well his body may still be on the other schedule and he has not adapted to the new one. You might ...
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| dogs | 10/25/2005 |
Q: If there is a product or some way to prevent dogs from leaving their "calling card" in places other ...
A: I took time to answer your question to ask a few coworkers if they had any information other than ...
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| Dog tries to kill cats | 10/22/2005 |
Q: I am very concerned. I have just recently adopted a German Shepherd mix from the local SPCA. His ...
A: I totally understand and get your problem. I once had a lab mix and had exactly the same problem, ...
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| Grooming long-haired cat | 10/19/2005 |
Q: I have a 15-year old long-haired female cat. As she's gotten older, she's gotten lazy about grooming ...
A: As painful as this sounds, it really is minimal compared to the slow removal done with shaving. ...
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| Clipping Nails | 10/14/2005 |
Q: I have a 4 month old Jack Russel and Who Knows mix. As with all puppies, she has very sharp nails, ...
A: sorry for the delay. Yes it is difficult holding a dog alone and clipping at the same time. Here ...
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| Grooming an Unwilling Pet | 10/4/2005 |
Q: We have a 3 yr. old male Chow Chow (a real sweetheart) that we adopted from a rescue ...
A: I am afraid that some dogs when scared young never get over it. Only time and patience can turn a ...
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| jealousy of older dog | 9/24/2005 |
Q: I have a small house dog a mutt who is 12 years old. She is well loved and rather spoiled-gets lots ...
A: actually she is acting very typically for a 12 year old dog. Even though the puppy is smaller than ...
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| grooming | 9/18/2005 |
Q: I am considering getting training for pet grooming. Are jobs available out there these days? Can ...
A: What information I can give you will mostly pertain to the area I live in. Which is the Washington, ...
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| dog behaviour | 9/15/2005 |
Q: We have a 9 month male shih tzu. He has always been very soft and lovable until recently. He has ...
A: Someone has found your question in the question archive and has aked for me to forward you their ...
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| Clipper Blade sharpening | 9/12/2005 |
Q: Okay, I have one last (and hopefully final) question to ask of you. Odor. Even after bathing my ...
A: No problem Jeanie, My favorite shampoo for odor control is Fresh and Clean products. You can find ...
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| Clipper Blade sharpening | 9/12/2005 |
Q: I will definitely try the oil and wash treatment for my existing blades. But how often should ...
A: Ok Jeanie, Let me put it to you this way if it works don't fix it. That may be a little general, ...
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| Clipper Blade sharpening | 9/12/2005 |
Q: I have 3 sets of clipper blades that I trade out while grooming my Shih Tzu's and boy do they get ...
A: If your blades are getting hot quickly, but still cutting the hair then they do not need to be sent ...
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| Dog Odor | 9/8/2005 |
Q: It seems to be coming from her skin near her bottom, just above her tail.In the last few days our ...
A: Dogs have sabacious glands above their tails. If it is this gland it would be more on top of the ...
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| Female dogs milk for puppies | 9/4/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if the mother dog does not seem like she has alot of milk for the puppies, is there ...
A: If the puppies are already born, then you need to give the puppies caned bitches milk,(sometimes it ...
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| Poodle Grooming | 9/4/2005 |
Q: I have 2 miniature poodles and the grooming bills are killing me. I have decided to try to stretch ...
A: Yes I can understand your problem, especially with two. I have to say your wife is correct the ...
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| Crusty, Flaky, and Dry nostril | 9/3/2005 |
Q: My 2yearold beagle has developed a dry and crusty right nostril. It does not bother him as he does ...
A: Your beagle does indeed have a fungus on his nose. This happens to alot of cockers and other breeds ...
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| House Training | 9/2/2005 |
Q: I have a pomeranian dog who is about 3 1/2 months. We've trained him pretty well using the pad. He ...
A: You are actually off to a good start. At his age and being that he is a small dog, he has a small ...
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