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| "Cat Poo" eating dogs! | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Bassett Hound that eats cat feces. Per my vet, I have purchased vitamins in ...
A: There is an item called "Forbid" that when fed to your cat, your dog and your in laws' dog will NOT ...
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| My 2 month old puppy is sick? | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 month old puppy she have not yet been vaccinated,but what I notice was that when she is ...
A: Your puppy needs to be dewormed. She could also have coccidea, which is another parasite that ...
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| lifespan when heat cycle ends | 1/15/2009 |
Q: 8yr old female american pitbull terrier/boxer have been though many heat cycles w/maggie wanted to ...
A: Dogs can continue to go into heat in their elderly years. Sometimes their hormones are not ...
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| Mucus in dogs eyes | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month old brindle boxer. she is a professional digger at best, and i notice that ...
A: I have no way of knowing for sure, but your dog may have allergies. Keep using a warm wash cloth to ...
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| dog wets | 1/9/2009 |
Q: my 4 year old rescue golden retriever occasionally wets the carpet (twice in the last two days). she ...
A: If a housebroken dog suddenly starts to urinate inside, there may be a medical problem and should be ...
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| Lumps on skin | 1/8/2009 |
Q: We live on a Navy base on Andros Island, Bahamas- and have to fly to the states to have a vet ...
A: First, and foremost, I am not a Veterinarian,as you know. so this is only a guess. I can't say for ...
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| White boxer dog fur | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a white boxer dog who has a few brown patches on him. He is 13 weeks old. He is so playful ...
A: To be honest, I do not know. It doesn't sound like a normal thing, most puppies have plenty of hair ...
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| Biting Chihuahua | 1/5/2009 |
Q: We have just adopted a Chihuahua who is about 2 years old. She has been a great pet so far who is ...
A: What you are describing is very typical Chihuahua behavior. My own Chis have done the same thing in ...
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| rear right leg | 1/4/2009 |
Q: My dog is having difficulty laying down on his right rear leg, it seems as if he may have pulled or ...
A: You really need to take your dog to a Veterinarian to have him x-rayed to see what is wrong. I know ...
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| my yorkie-poo | 1/3/2009 |
Q: My yorkie-poo is 5 months old. I was told she was a non-shedding dog when I bought her. She is ...
A: First, I am sorry to answer this late. I had changed my email address and forgot to notify All ...
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| shepherds eyes | 8/6/2007 |
Q: my dog has a whit mucus coming from his left eye what might this be and what shoukd I do for him
A: This could be a sign of infection. Take a warm wash cloth and gently clean the eye as needed. If it ...
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| confused and sick | 6/3/2007 |
Q: i have a yorkie that just had puppies wed morning she had one that passed away thursday of a cliff ...
A: Sorry, but no I have not experienced this. You may want to check with a breeder "expert". It ...
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| Chorkie? | 6/1/2007 |
Q: my sisters dog had a litter of 1st generation chorkie puppies...chihuahua yorkie crosses. They all ...
A: Those pups sound adorable! I personally love the smaller dogs, they don't take up much room and ...
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| pooping dog | 5/29/2007 |
Q: Well u see that dogs can be a handle at times. My dog is a year old and for the past 4 months we ...
A: The "puppy" tips will also work on your adult dog! PUPPY HOUSEBREAKING TIPS Puppy housebreaking ...
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| heat cycle/ growth | 5/28/2007 |
Q: i have an 6 mth old english bulldog when will she have her first in heat cycle do u think and how ...
A: Most dogs will have their first heat season 6 mos to a year old. After that, it should be ever six ...
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| yorkie/silkie | 5/26/2007 |
Q: our girl itches all the time she takes different types of meds.nothing seems to help.is this normal?
A: I was having the same problem. I didn't think there were fleas, but I finally found one. ONE flea ...
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| My chihuahua | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 and a 2 1/2 son and daughter. A friend of mine recently gave me a chihuahua daschund ...
A: The kids are probably too rough with him and he's letting them know to back off. You don't want him ...
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| RINGWORM? | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My maltese dog has a circular patch of bald skin on his side. It started about 3 weeks ago as a ...
A: Ringworm is a fungus and is contagious to other pets and humans so make sure you wash well after ...
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| What should I feed my 3-wk old Papillon pups? | 5/20/2007 |
Q: Our 5-lb Papillon mom had 2 pups 3 weeks ago tomorrow. She's been a good mom feeding them, but her ...
A: ~ Do NOT give cows milk as it will give them diarrhea. She is beginning to wean them very early. If ...
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| COUGHING | 5/19/2007 |
Q: i have a 10 year old cocker spaniel, who went into the vets 8 months ago for her 'anal glands' ...
A: Most likely, your dog has what is commonly called "kennel cough". It normally happens after a dog ...
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| Is my shih tzu sick? | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I am worried that my 12 week old shih tzu Daisy is sick. This morning when I got her out of her ...
A: There's not much you can do until she sees a Vet. It may just be an upset stomach, or she may have ...
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| new mother chihuahua & pups | 5/17/2007 |
Q: My chihuahua/pekinese dog had pups yesterday. She is still panting a lot and not cleaning the poop ...
A: YES! ASAP Itsounds like she is still in labor and has a puppy caught in the birth canal! I don't ...
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| Yorkies nipples have milk but not pregnant? | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I own 3 Yorkies. Suzy, Chase, Haley. Suzy and Chase mated to create Haley. Haley was born 2/06. She ...
A: She could be experiencing a false pregnancy. She can very well produce milk and will often adopt a ...
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| Heartworms? | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 year old yellow lab and I have recently seen him almost fainting. He seems to lose the ...
A: Coughing is a sign of heartworms, but it is also a sign of heart problems in general. He needs to ...
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| 16 month boxer has not bleed | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 16 month old AKC Female Fawn boxer. She is not spayed and to date, she still has not bleed. ...
A: If you are POSTIVE that she has not been spayed, then she may experience what is called "silent ...
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| adopted dog | 4/30/2007 |
Q: My family has just adopted a male Golden Retriever. We were told that he was purebred, fixed and ...
A: When you say you adopted him, was it from a rescue agency or animal shelter? If so, he definetley ...
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| germanshepard | 4/29/2007 |
Q: i have a one year germanshepard bitch in season due to be spayed but she keeps trying to eat her own ...
A: There is a product called "Forbid" that you put on her food that will take care of this problem. ...
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| nursing | 4/28/2007 |
Q: My chihuahua has four puppies. She doesn't seem to have enough milk. They cry and tug when they are ...
A: Linda, I think you need to take her to a Vet. You may risk losing her and the puppies if she is not ...
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| Shitzu | 4/24/2007 |
Q: We have a 6 years old Shitzu that has epilepsy. She has developed a bloodshot eye. It that ...
A: I doubt the bloodshot eye has anything to do with the epilespy unless during a seizure she ran into ...
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| dogs in heat | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I have a small dog and she is in heat at this time, but I am not sure of what the symptoms are in a ...
A: The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately 3 weeks. Your dog will come into heat ...
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| Puppy problems | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I bought a Bichon Frise a few months ago and love this puppy. She is bright and good tempered and ...
A: I doubt you're doing anything wrong, some puppies just have sensitive stomachs. I have a kitten that ...
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| PUPPY BREATHING/COUGHING | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I JUST GOT A NEW 10 WEEK OLD PUGGLE AND I NOTICED HE'S BEEN MAKING FUNNY BRATHING ALMOST COUGHING ...
A: If you got your puppy from a pet shop or kennel, then he may have kennel cough. It will go away on ...
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| 3 year old chihuaha/miniature pinscher | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I had my 3 year old chih./min. pin. spayed and vaccinated on Friday 4/13. On Monday, 4/16 she ...
A: Yes, it sounds like kennel cough. It will go away on its own, but I think it runs about a three ...
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| fleas | 4/17/2007 |
Q: my powderpuff gets fleas and i have tried advantage and frontline plus and they only work for a week ...
A: I think you either have a yard that is infested with fleas, or your carpet is. Both of those ...
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| Spayed Dog | 4/16/2007 |
Q: A few days ago I got my dog spayed and in the last few days she has developed some bruising on her ...
A: Sometimes dogs will have a little reaction to the sutures, but unless it is oozing, bloody, or have ...
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| hurt arms and hookworms? | 4/14/2007 |
Q: my year old puppy has a bleeding stool and as well , every time I pick him up from under the armpits ...
A: You're probably right about the hookworms. It could be something else, but since it's a puppy, then ...
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| dog being a picky eater | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I have a Golden and Lab Retriever mix dog. She is 7 years old and weighs about 85 pounds. So she ...
A: Yes, I think you have the anwer already. Sounds like she is holding out for the "good stuff"! LOL, ...
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| pregnancy | 4/10/2007 |
Q: i have a small breed dog, i know that she is in heat and that her and a male dog got hung up ...
A: A dog is pregnant for 63 days from the day of the last breeding. You will probably notice that she ...
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| swollen face | 4/9/2007 |
Q: My 10month old daschund came in from outside last night with her eye swollen, treated her with ...
A: I wonder if there is something outside that she is allergic to? Has anyone treated their yard with ...
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| skin condition | 4/5/2007 |
Q: My brother in-laws dog is a 7 year old Chow/Lab mix that has large patches on his back where the ...
A: He either has mange or a severe allergy. You can buy over the counter dips and/or meds for mange. ...
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| Toy dogs | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I want to buy a toy dog but i dont know which one. I was wondering if you could just tell me what is ...
A: All toy dogs are small, that's why their category is called "toy". If you go to the AKC website, ...
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| New Dog | 4/3/2007 |
Q: We currently have a Dalmation. He's 12 years old. He was used to a two dog family and we had to put ...
A: Put them each on a leash and let them smell each other. If your Dal gets too agressive you can pull ...
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| shepherd retriever mix -knot on head | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I JUST RESCUED KING FROM A SHELTER. HE IS A BEAUTIFUL DOG, BUT AFTER WE GOT HIM HOME WE FOUND A KNOT ...
A: I have never heard that. I doubt it's true. It could be several things, more than likely just a ...
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| Can I get your opinion on my dog's health? | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I wanted your opinion on something that is very important to me.My dog is a 12 year old sheltie male ...
A: Although some holistic treatments work quite well, I doubt you will be able to get rid of the ...
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| Female dogs and being in heat | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have a Chuwawa who is about a year old. I never raise a dog and I had her for about 2 months my ...
A: Yes, dogs will bleed when they are in heat. Chihuahuas are small though, and it's not too bad. She ...
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| My Sheltie Ate Something That Made Him Sick | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 year old Sheltie Male.Yesterday he was his usual perky self but I noticed he had ...
A: When a dog doesn't want to eat, it's a sure sign something is wrong. The rawhide he ate may have ...
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| dog behavior | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I have a wonderful beatuifal English springer spaniel. His name is Dylan and he is 2 years of age.He ...
A: I'm not a dog trainer, so you may want to ask one of the "experts" in that field this same question. ...
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| Dalmation not eating | 3/26/2007 |
Q: My 9 year old Dalmation Nicky has not been eating like he normally does for the past week. He has ...
A: When a dog doesn't want to eat, something is wrong. The fact that he doesn't want to get up and go ...
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| puppy housebreaking | 3/24/2007 |
Q: Our puppy seems to urinate a few times per hour, unfortuantely all through our family room. Even if ...
A: Here are my housebreaking tips. PUPPY HOUSEBREAKING TIPS Puppy housebreaking can be ...
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| Diarreaha | 3/20/2007 |
Q: My black lab retriever has had diarrhea for couple days, I had to leave him home and a friend came ...
A: Diarrhea is generally caused by eating something that doesn't agree with the sytem, such as getting ...
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| I Think My Dog is Eating Squirrel Feces | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I noticed my lhasa apso eating something the other day while he was out in the backyard. I have ...
A: The only thing I would worry about is that he would pick up parasites from the squirrels feces. You ...
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| Adopting a Senior Chihuahua that's not neutered | 3/18/2007 |
Q: I hope you can give some guidance on this. We have a 13 year old female chihuahua named Tiny who is ...
A: She will swell and have a bloody discharge when in heat. Chihuahuas don't bleed much, but she would ...
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| german shepard/husky mix | 3/15/2007 |
Q: my dogs nose is pink/raw, but not bleeidng. It has been developing for a couple of months now; ...
A: I'm not sure what the problem is so I checked it out online. Here is a great link with all kinds of ...
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| Blood in Stool | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 8 month old goldendoodle who has had runny stool and has had blood in the stool. what could ...
A: It could possibly be a stomach ulcer, but my guess is hookworms. These parasites are blood suckers ...
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| kidney stones | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me,I truly appreciate it!My husband took our 7 yr old pit to the vet ...
A: Cephalexin is an antibiotic and if he could keep it down, I think he would feel much better. I ...
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| Sick Chihuahua | 3/11/2007 |
Q: I have a teacup Chihuahua named Chiquita she's 2 yrs. old and weighs about 3.5 pounds. My 1st ...
A: I don't see why you couldn't give her Pedialight, but she really just needs to drink water. She is ...
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| ear mites | 3/9/2007 |
Q: my question is ,is there a good home remedy for ear mites ,i have registered beagles and we just ...
A: Ear mites can be very irritating to a dog or cat. It will cause scratching and shaking of the head. ...
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| Please Help | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I have a question, I have a nine month old Maltese, male. He is not neutered, and up till now hes ...
A: Yes, having him neutered will help. Dogs that are whole will "mark" their territory, especially when ...
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| UTI | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I believe my dog has a UTI. She is a 10 year old Newfoundland. She is wanting to go outside every ...
A: I don't know where you live, so you may not get this in time to help. But maybe in the future this ...
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| 2 year old yorkie poo | 3/6/2007 |
Q: My son got this yorkie about six weeks ago . Porter {the dog} is very attached to my son. The dog ...
A: I'm not a dog trainer, so you may want to get their advice. However, I can give you some good ...
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| female dog in heat | 3/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old husky who just came into heat. She's my first female dog and although she likes ...
A: Yes, there will be a mess if you don't. I think , if I remember correctly, the first heat is not as ...
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| Boil Next To Anal | 3/5/2007 |
Q: My dog is a chihauhau small breed and on saturday it showed up now its bigger. my brother is taking ...
A: More than likely, your dogs anal glands became infected and have burst. Just keep it clean with soap ...
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| breeding | 3/3/2007 |
Q: I found out that my puppy's parents were related how will this affect her?
A: You may not see anything at all. Sometimes, especially in show dogs, the father will be bred to the ...
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| Kennel cough | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I was looking at your profile and was hoping you could help me. My wife and I recently got back from ...
A: Yes, it sounds like your dog has kennel cough. Normally, treatment is not necessary, and it will run ...
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| Skin "Rash" on Yoda ( my dog ) | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I live and work in China. I rescued a mixed pup that was 4 weeks old. She is now 8 months and in ...
A: I have never heard of "skin worms" either! It sounds like ringworm to me also. You can get rid of ...
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| sick yorkie | 3/1/2007 |
Q: yes he is home again, but with no real answer. is there anything I can give him if it starts ...
A: I have copied to you below, instructions on giving kaopectate. It helps when there is diarrhea. The ...
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| sick yorkie | 2/28/2007 |
Q: my 1yr. old yorkie was throwing up and complete watery diahrea. it started Sun night, I took him ...
A: Sorry, I got to your question late, and you probably already have your Yorkie home with you and your ...
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| Tinkerbell Upest Stomach? | 2/28/2007 |
Q: We bought her a Zinggies chew bone made by the company Kong yesterday and she ate the whole thing. ...
A: Yes, that is more than likely what has caused her upset stomach. I don't think you should give her ...
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| how long does it last? | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I was wondering about her being spayed, Is it true she won't be herself if she doesn't have puppies? ...
A: that is not true. You should have her spayed. It will not change her personality at all. There are ...
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| Schnauzer w/allergies | 2/27/2007 |
Q: My 5 yr old schnauzer is constantly rubbing his beard and now that it's winter he goes outside and ...
A: Yes,it could be allergies. That's what the chewing on the feet sound like. The coughing may need ...
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| pet help | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I have 2 dogs. 1. A siberian Husky purebreed 2. A mixed smaller dog Our husky had heartworms, we ...
A: The only thing I can sugggest is to call around to different Vets. Prices will vary. There is no ...
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| how long does it last? | 2/25/2007 |
Q: Ok this doesn't seem right but, i have a cocker spaniel puppy who is only 7 months and have seemed ...
A: Dogs come into heat around 6 months old, so she is about right. The heat cycle lasts three weeks. ...
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| Dog | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I have a sharpie/boxer. For the past month and half my dog has been whinning alot. He whines like ...
A: You may want to have your dog checked for Urinary Tract Infection. This will make him feel like he ...
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| dogs | 2/22/2007 |
Q: my eldest yorkies she is eight years old has a skin problem, she was the runt of the litter and does ...
A: The skin problem sounds like a flea allergy. If your dog is allergic to fleas, just ONE flea will ...
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| dog whines | 2/22/2007 |
Q: My female dog just started to whine about 4 days ago---she will pick-up and carry around her ...
A: Has your dog been spayed? If not, she may be experiencing a false pregnancy. Female dogs will do ...
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| epilepsy? | 2/21/2007 |
Q: i have a 3 month old toy poodle. 2 days ago I had to take her to the vet because she was falling ...
A: Yes, it does sound like she had some type of seizure. She may have more, or she may not. If they ...
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| my 4 yr old shih tzu | 2/20/2007 |
Q: tonight on our nightly walk, she was very scared of a man that was standing along side the road. She ...
A: That is unusual to have such a severe reaction to seeing as stranger. It makes me wonder if ...
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| Bloody secretion from nipples | 2/20/2007 |
Q: Last week we adopted a 5y/o female boxer who had whelped a large litter(10) sometime in December. ...
A: You need to take her to a Vet. Blood coming from her nipples is NOT normal and at the very least is ...
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| puppy in heat | 2/19/2007 |
Q: My female is six months old, she went into heat between 2 & 3 weeks ago. She has been bleeding ...
A: There is a three week cycle when a dog is in heat. The first week, there is no bleeding, the second ...
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| red eyed dog! | 2/19/2007 |
Q: my dog's one eye have been really red for 2 days. is there anything i can do? do i need to go see ...
A: I don't know if I would call this an urgent condition, but it definetley needs to be treated. Any ...
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| Dog - Hing leg problem | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I own a pit bull terrier, Jazmine who is 7 years of age and weighs roughly 70 lbs. She has gotten a ...
A: You really won't know for sure until a Vet checks her. We could guess, but what good would that do? ...
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| 3 month old yorkie poo | 2/18/2007 |
Q: We just got this yorkie poo two weeks ago. He's 14 weeks old. Has been wormed by seller. He had a ...
A: He probably needs to be dewormed again. Puppies usually have to have that done a few times before ...
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| My dogs nails | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I noticed my schnauzer was limping and when I checked her rear paw I saw her nail is in her pad. I ...
A: You really need to take her to the Vet to have her nails cut. I doubt she is going to let you do ...
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| st bernard giving birth | 2/17/2007 |
Q: My dog minie a st bernard is 69 days pregnant. What are the signs that she is already due? Ive been ...
A: Dogs will normally go 63 days from the last breeding. Are you positive on the breeding dates? I am ...
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| chihuahua has bumps and is scratching | 2/16/2007 |
Q: This morning, I noticed bumps all over my Chihuahua and she is scratching, not too much, but often. ...
A: The scratching could be caused by numerous things. It could be fleas. One flea will drive a dog ...
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| vomiting after eating | 2/16/2007 |
Q: ...I have a German Shepard (female) and it seems that she vomits up her food shortly after ...
A: Yes, I think you may want to try smaller portions. If possible, maybe give her smaller portions more ...
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| lucky | 2/13/2007 |
Q: would a Doberman and a Chihuahua be a good pair they are both fixed and two months old (males)
A: I think the main concern would be size. The Doberman may be too rough for a little chihuahua, not ...
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| dogs | 2/12/2007 |
Q: i think my dog ate some d-con mice poisoning and i don't know what to do?
A: You need to get your dog to an emergency Vet clinic as soon as you can. I pulled this up online: ...
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| Mother dog | 2/11/2007 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua mother that gave birth last night to 4 pups but she still looks pregant. In your ...
A: Yes, it is possible that she still have puppies. One could have gotten stuck in the birth canal, ...
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| Dog Hemmeroids | 2/11/2007 |
Q: I have a PUg Female 1 year old, spayed. She has been rubbing her bottom on the carpet for the last ...
A: Your dog has impacted anal glands. These glands are located on each side of the rectum and when they ...
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| My german spitz | 2/9/2007 |
Q: My six month old male spitz mix seems to have enlarged testicles. I am not sure how big they should ...
A: Please do not feel dumb asking questions. You have every right to be concerned. Swollen and/or ...
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| Nursing dog and her pups | 2/8/2007 |
Q: First, i can see my dogs ribs and her spine clearly and it's starting to scare me. I feed her like 3 ...
A: The puppies shouldn't be weaned until about 6 wks. You need to greatly supplement her food if she is ...
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| is our puppy in heat? | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Shih-Zhu / Maltese puppy, who has been spotting alittle blood. The spotting is ...
A: Yes, your little Shi-Tzu is in heat. Remember to keep her away from male dogs. She will be in heat ...
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| potty training | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a saint bernard puppy. he is 3 months old, and i am just loving him. we have been ...
A: Here are my best housebreaking tips! PUPPY HOUSEBREAKING TIPS Puppy housebreaking can be ...
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| Chihuahua | 2/6/2007 |
Q: We have a little chihuahua (3 months old) and all of a sudden today she is peeing everywhere, just ...
A: She may have a urinary tract infection. Since she is normally housebroken, and is only going a ...
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| my dog | 1/28/2007 |
Q: god Bless you for having a site like this.my dog is 3 years old and hes a pom and sitzu mix.he ...
A: The shaking head makes me think he might have ear mites. Does he scratch his ears alot? If so, ...
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| Any advice? My dog has a sore on his leg. | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if anyone has any natural suggestions or home remedies for my baby. He has a ...
A: You could try putting neosporin on it. You can buy this over the counter and Walmart even has a ...
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| dew claws on dogs | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I have been doing a little research on dew claws, I am a little confused. Do they have to be ...
A: No, they don't have to. The main reason that they are removed, is that they tend to snag on things ...
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| Spaying | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I live in Omaha, Ne and I have a 1 year old cocker spaniel named Daisy. She is going in to get ...
A: What you have heard is simply not true! She will be a little sore the first day, but after that you ...
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| red eyes | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I have a pekapoo, 4yrs old and recently she start itching and itching. she doesn't have fleas or ...
A: It sounds like she has either been bitten or stung, or even has developed some type of allergy. You ...
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| sarcoptic mange? | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 year old Japanese chin. He was diagnosed with allergies but no tests were given to ...
A: If it is sarcoptic mange, all of his hair will eventually fall out and he will have sores and ...
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| hair appears to be falling out around eyes | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 mo black bi aussie puppy that is healthy and happy. He is a rescue so I don't know for ...
A: No, that is not a lab trait. It could be the early stage of mange. There is a type of puppy mange ...
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| ?? | 1/21/2007 |
Q: is it normal for a puppy to lose all of her teeth a once? because my puppy lost 3 teeth today....
A: Sorry it took me so long to answer your . This site must have been down last night because it ...
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| Standard dachie | 1/20/2007 |
Q: my dachie is almost 7 yrs old and weights 20 lbs. he has diarrhea. and not wanting to eat. we are ...
A: Diarrhea is generally caused by eating something that doesn't agree with the sytem, such as getting ...
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| Blk Lab hairballs? | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I know you state no questions on vomiting but I am not sure this falls into that. Our roughly 18 ...
A: I've never heard of that either!! Are you sure she didn't eat something like a toy or something ...
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| My puppy is loosing weight and loss of appetite! | 1/17/2007 |
Q: how are you? I hope you can answere a question I have about my 13 week old black lab. ...
A: When a dog or cat does not feel well, they will not eat. This is one of the surest way of showing ...
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| Prednisone | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Becky. My 5 year old Schnauzer is suffering from allergy problems. We have recently had his ...
A: Yes, it does cause some dogs to gain weight. (people too). It's such a good drug for allergy ...
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| My dog eats his own stool! | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 year old male shih tzu who eats his own stool. Not only does he eat his own stool, but ...
A: This is more common than most people realize. I went online to VetMed Deals, and this is what they ...
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| Our puppy | 1/14/2007 |
Q: Our 12 week dog has been wheezing. He also whines at bedtime and acts like he is in pain. His bowel ...
A: Alice, Why can't your Vet see him for a month? That's odd. I would find another Vet. If he is in ...
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| swollen paw | 1/13/2007 |
Q: Mydog has injured her paw and has severe swelling - there appears to be no broken bones or cuts but ...
A: Aspirin will help ease the swelling and pain. Follow the directions below. God Bless! Becky Giving ...
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| my dog has a strange lump | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I came home today and while i was petting my dog, i felt a hard lump on her back, near the spine, ...
A: Yes, it could be harmless. It could be what is called a sebaceous cyst. Sebaceous cysts most often ...
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| My dog losing hair | 1/11/2007 |
Q: ..Now she has sores and red spots all over her body....I know she does'nt have fleas,i have tryed ...
A: Try bathing her with a medicated shampoo. Let it sit on her body at least 5-10 min to soak in good. ...
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| whats wrong with my dog | 1/10/2007 |
Q: Becky my dog started laying on his tummy but he also raises his behind up in the air. he got into ...
A: I'm not sure why he is doing what you have described, but if he got into cat food and over ate, then ...
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| Abby | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I have an 11 year old Springer Spaniel/English Pointer mix who suddenly developed Grand Mal seizures ...
A: We each have to make our own decision regarding the welfare of our pets. In my opinion, if your dog ...
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| i have alot of questions about my chihuahua | 1/8/2007 |
Q: ok i have alot of questions - my dog wont eat everyday, when i 1st got him he ate all the time and i ...
A: Try mixing up a bit of dry dog food with some cottage cheese and some chicken baby food (in the ...
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| puppies | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I've had my puppies since they were about one-two weeks old. they are about 8 weeks old now(maybe a ...
A: Rabies is very rare now days in dogs and cats. It is mostly found in wild animals, but your dog ...
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| Yellow Lab drolling uncontrollably | 1/7/2007 |
Q: my 6-year old yellow lab has always been healthy, but in the past couple of days, I have noticed ...
A: I cannot be sure, but I think she has either a part of that branch or a piece of the soup bone stuck ...
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| dogs leg | 1/6/2007 |
Q: My American Eskimo is having a problem with her right back leg. She will be acting normal then while ...
A: I'm glad you are taking your dog to the Vet because you are going to need a professional to ...
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| Itchy dog! | 1/6/2007 |
Q: My doberman, Abbey, has been licking her belly constantly. It appears red and inflamed, like a heat ...
A: Benadryl is a brand name for an anti-histamine (diphenhydramine). Although it is considered fairly ...
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| chihuahua not eating after giving birth | 1/5/2007 |
Q: there was a greenish black discharge, but none now and she does not seem feverish. as a precaution, ...
A: Donna, That discharge is normal at first and will linger somewhat. I should have asked if there was ...
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| chihuahua not eating after giving birth | 1/5/2007 |
Q: i have a 4 year old chihuahua who gave birth on newyeras day to 4 puppies. this is here 4th litter ...
A: Donna, Oh, I bet those puppies are just adorable!! Since she is feeding four puppies, she should ...
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| dog in heat | 1/3/2007 |
Q: do dogs (poodles) go into mini heat? is there such a thing?
A: Hey Sherry, All female dogs that are not spayed will come into heat. There is no such thing as a ...
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| My dog smells | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I have a mixed breed black lab. I've had her for four years and she has never smelled before like ...
A: She may have impacted anal glands. Your Vet can release them and even show you how to do it. This ...
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| Problem with Pitbull Whelping | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Our pitbull is having her first litter of puppies. The first three came out fine, but now one has ...
A: You need to get her to a Vet ASAP. You could not only lose the puppy that is stuck, but the rest of ...
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| New puppy-older dog(4 yrs) | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I lost my male japanese chin 3 wks ago and still have his darling sister-----(she weighs 7 lbs.) ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your little Chin. I just love that breed! I've never owned one, ...
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| scabs | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 22 month old Yorkie-Chihuahua male named Romeo. I've noticed he has big scabs on the back ...
A: I'm not sure about the "yellow flaky stuff" unless it is dried up infection, but the scabbing sounds ...
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| broken leg | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 5month old pom he broke is leg 5 weeks ago and got his cast taken off yesturday he will not ...
A: Hey Jennifer! That poor little thing! I bet he was pitiful with that cast on! I think it's normal ...
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| help | 12/30/2006 |
Q: My 16 month old St. Bernard is deathly afraid of storms,winds and rain. It has gotton so bad he has ...
A: I know you say you don't want to sedate him, but it is the best solution. How often does it storm ...
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| pugs | 12/29/2006 |
Q: i am considering getting a pug....do you know if they are a healthy breed, or will i be at the vet ...
A: I'm not a pug "expert" but as far as I know they are a very healthy breed. You may want to go the ...
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| Yorkshire Terrior skin problems?? | 12/29/2006 |
Q: We have a 8 month old yorkshire terrior that has been chewing the hair off his behind and around his ...
A: I have no way of knowing for sure, but small breed dogs tend to get impacted anal glands. There is a ...
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| Problems with Incontinence in Maltese | 12/28/2006 |
Q: Our dog Heidi is a 14 year old Maltese. She has always been a very good, nice dog. She is taking ...
A: This is a common problem with older dogs. I would begin by taking her out more often. She needs to ...
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| dog health | 12/27/2006 |
Q: Tonight I found a lump on my Chihuahua's side, I squeezed it and when I did a MAGGOT came out! At ...
A: I have seen this before. I think a fly probably layed an egg on your dog and it burrowed into the ...
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| puppy sick | 12/24/2006 |
Q: my pup is about 10 weeks old, he doesnt seem active today he has slept alot, when he does get up he ...
A: Puppies must eat or their blood sugar level will drop. Get him up and try to get him to eat. If he ...
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| anal leakage | 12/23/2006 |
Q: My 3 year old beagle's butt leaks occasionally. Smells pretty bad, but not a 'fecal' smell. It ...
A: I'm not positive, but this sounds like her anal glands are impacted. Dogs have a gland on each side ...
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| chinese crested/blotchy pink skin | 12/23/2006 |
Q: I am puppy sitting a chinese crested until christmas eve for my girlfriend. Dixie(5 months old)is ...
A: You didn't say, are you shipping her? I would be very leery of shipping her in cold weather, ...
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| anal glands | 12/22/2006 |
Q: My friend recently adopted a Beagle from shelter. Was examined by vet, given antibiotics for ...
A: This is actually quite common. Smaller breed dogs often have problems with their anal glands. You ...
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| rubbing | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I have a small Chihuahuas he's about 10yrs old I was given him from a friend who said the people ...
A: I am so proud of you for saving that little chi. I don't understand how people can be so cruel. ...
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| Olde English Bull Dog with skin problems | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Olde English Bull Dog with skin irritations. When we got him he was 3 months ...
A: Wow you guys really love your dog! I admire that!! Have you had a Vet do a skin scraping? There ...
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| Bichon frise puppy | 12/17/2006 |
Q: On Friday I got a 8wk old female bichon for our family. She will not stop scratching her ears and ...
A: She probbly has ear mites. These little mites will drive a dog crazy, scratchign their ears and ...
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| Chihuahau marks everything | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I have a chihuahua that mark everything,furniture, blankets, etc... I have been using a wrap/w pads ...
A: If your Chi is not neutered, it will help to do so. Here are some great housebreaking tips. Even ...
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| dogs in heat | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have looked on some other sites and they say to give pepto bismol to the dog for diarrhea. Do you ...
A: Yes, it's safe if you are careful of the dosage, however, your dog has diarrhea for a reason and ...
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| dogs in heat | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier mix. She is about 1 1/2 years old. She was in heat in the ...
A: Hey Heather! Your dog will come into heat every six months. Diarrhea is not a side effect of being ...
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| yorkie and cat | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I live alone with my 5 yr. old Yorkie. I started working longer shifts and my Yorlie was alone 12-14 ...
A: I have had dogs and cats together for as long as I can remember and the dogs still chase the cats! ...
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| boston terriers+house soiling | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I just need some advice. My Boston Terriers won't stop peeing in the house, I have a 3.5 year old ...
A: I know the headache that you are having. I get so many questions about housebreaking that I have ...
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| red swollen paws/3 year old pit bull | 12/10/2006 |
Q: best dog I have owened, She has always had skin problems,her skin around eyes and toes is always ...
A: Have you had her checked for mange? What you are describing is very similar to it. Your Vet can ...
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| Dog snout is loosing hair | 12/9/2006 |
Q: Recently I had noticed that he is missing his fur on his snout. I don't know if it is related to ...
A: Yes, he could be rubbing the hair off if he is caged He is probably bored. Try giving him some chew ...
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| Ring worm | 12/8/2006 |
Q: Is there a local store that I can go to, to purchase over the counter meds for my dogs ringworm. and ...
A: I'm not sure, but I think Walmart does. Or you can do this: mix one part bleach with six parts ...
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| Teething or sick? | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I have a 4month old Chihuahua mix puppy. For the past 2 days she has been eating very small ...
A: I doubt she is having problems because of the loose tooth. I have never encountered a puppy to not ...
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| pls help | 12/7/2006 |
Q: i have a 7mo. female german shepherd and she doesnt seems to eat enough food thats why shes so ...
A: Have you had her checked for parasites? Worms can keep a dog from gaining weight. Also, you could ...
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| dog cold | 12/6/2006 |
Q: i have a mixed breed dog. i think its parents r a german shepherd and rotwilder becuz of hte ...
A: Dogs do not get colds like people do, but they can have respiratory infections. A discharge from the ...
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| High Enzyme levels in my chihuahua | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Chihuahua who seems perfectly happy. He eats, he pees, he poos, he plays, he ...
A: Please keep in mind that this is my personal opinion, but there is NO WAY I would put my little chi ...
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| Quiet chihuhua | 12/3/2006 |
Q: My is a long story.We had have chihuhuas for most of my life and I love this breed.Last week we ...
A: It sounds like a behavioral problem to me. Unfortunately, some breeders are not as reputable as ...
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| Cocker Spaniel behavior | 12/2/2006 |
Q: My puppy is almost 8 months old. She has been a wonderful dog and tolerant of everything and ...
A: I cannot say for sure, but it sounds like she is being very protective of you and yes, territorial ...
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| TRAING PROBLEMS WITH YORKIE | 12/1/2006 |
Q: i have a 8 month yorkie. i bought him from an ad in the paper. previous owner said thAT HE WAS ...
A: He is old enough to be neutered now. It may help you with your housebreaking problems. Male dogs are ...
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| Retraining my Yorkie | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I have an 11 week old yorkie. He was really good about going pee on the pee pads and sleeping and ...
A: Bless his little heart, he has been through a lot. I'm sure that he is now confused because he was ...
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| Vaccination | 11/30/2006 |
Q: We just gave my dog her shot and did exactly what the directions said. What if she bled a little bit ...
A: You're fine. You may have hit a blood vessel, but that's ok. If the vaccination went in, then it's ...
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| stool and teeth | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I just had him checked for worms when he finished his shots. I am giving him the heartguard. He just ...
A: Rhonda, Do you use heartguard plus? Only the "plus" version will get rid of roundworms and ...
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| stool and teeth | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have a 5 month old minpin. All day today he is going to the bathroom. Not really diarreah but soft ...
A: No, losing the tooth wouldn't have anything to do with the loose stool. He probably needs to be ...
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| Severe concussion | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Our 4 yo Yorkie had some type of head trauma this morning. He either got kicked by one of our cows, ...
A: That poor little thing! I feel so bad for you. There is hope though. A friend of mine has a ...
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| Help dog sick | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I've just realized that my shih tzu dog "Jasper" is sick. He won't hardly walk and when you feel ...
A: yes it may very well be the carpet cleaner that is causing this problem. If you still have the ...
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| Chinese Crested question | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I have a Chinese Crested puppy 5.5 months old. He is really beautiful. He has green eyes is that ...
A: I bet Gizmo is adorable! I was not lucky enough to get any of mine as babies, mine were all at least ...
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| allergys | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you know if(and what)there is a dog that dosn't give of allergys. It would be ...
A: It depends on what you are allergic to. If it's the hair, then a hairless dog would be good for you ...
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| dog not eating | 11/25/2006 |
Q: i have a 9 month old saint bernard he stopped eating he might eat one or two peices of food i cant ...
A: A sure sign that a dog is sick, is that he won't eat. I think you probably should take him to a Vet ...
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| female chuwawu | 11/24/2006 |
Q: she is jerken and acts like she is seizuring or having a stroke , but she isn't throwing up or ...
A: Yes, it sounds like she is having a seizure. She may have another one, but it may not be right away. ...
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| mixing dog breeds | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if it is possible to keep a miniture pincher with other slightly dog aggressive ...
A: I think it would be ok. Min-Pins are pretty fiesty little dogs. I would just keep an eye on them ...
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| swollen ear | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I have a part white german shephard and yellow lab. He as his left ear swollen up like a balloon. ...
A: Your dog has an ear hematoma, which means the ear is filled with blood. This usually happens because ...
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| My chihuahua has swelling in the mouth and behind her ears | 11/22/2006 |
Q: My chihuahua has swelling in the mouth and behind her ears this is concerning to us because our baby ...
A: She could have been bitten by a spider or stung by something. This will make her swell. It could ...
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| Bloody pee | 11/22/2006 |
Q: my Bishon is 3 years old. When we leave her alone , enclosed in the kitchen with baby gates, while ...
A: Suzanne, Take her to a Vet. She may have a severe kidney infection. This will not get better on its ...
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| YORKIE BREEDING | 11/21/2006 |
Q: At what age will my female come in heat How long does it last Female name is Cassie dob 081706 Male ...
A: Small breed dogs will come into heat any time from six months of age on, but usually later than ...
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| Sick puppy | 11/21/2006 |
Q: Hoping you can help me out with this one? I have an 11 week old toy poodle. She just came home today ...
A: I know how worried you must have been, but thank God you got your puppy to the Vet in time to get ...
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| Parvo Virus | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I had a dog die of parvo in may. It has been six months i have a new puppy and she has had her first ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that you lost a dog from Parvo. That had to have been very difficult for you. ...
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| my yorkie pom | 11/20/2006 |
Q: are there any acceptable forms of childrens cough syrup for dogs??
A: First, please make sure that the coughing is not a more serious problem. If your dog is coughing ...
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| Pulled muscle? | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I adopted my Great Dane from a rescue in Feb. He turned 4 in July. He has never had any problems ...
A: I am so sorry for what you and your dog are going through. I think you are correct, it sounds to me ...
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| 8 week old Chihuahua pup | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I bought a 7 week old chihuahua puppy boy, that hates water! - Will only eat from my hand - how do ...
A: He is still just a baby! I think you may want to make his food a little more enticing. Whenever I ...
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| sick chihuahua | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I've had my chihuahua for about 7 months (he's 10 months old). After exercise, drinking water, or ...
A: If he was just doing this ever now and then, I would think that maybe he overate or just had an ...
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| Rimadyl. | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I was wondering what the effects were of Rimadyl. I have a beagel Labrador mix and she's about six ...
A: Rimadyl has some pretty bad side effects. Here is what I found on the internet. It can include any ...
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| Dog urination | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I have a 9 year old German shep who has taken to urinating in the house at night when we are a ...
A: I have no way of knowing for sure, but it could be the meds that your dog is on. One of the side ...
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| SIEZURES? | 11/15/2006 |
Q: tonight I opened my door to my dog have seizure like movements and what it looked like to be throwup ...
A: All I can tell you is that he was having a seizure. What you described is precisely what my little ...
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| bump | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I am taking care of my sons dog ( while he is in the military ) He has a 11 yr old blue tick/blue ...
A: There probably is not much else you can do right now if you cannot take him to a Vet. It may be a ...
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| toy poodle meets rawhide bone | 11/12/2006 |
Q: My 5 mo old toy poodle swallowed a 2 inch piece of rawhide bone. He seems okay and is still eating ...
A: He will probably pass it ok, but watch him to make sure he has regular bowel movements. If he ...
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| dogs in heat | 11/11/2006 |
Q: when does the dog bleed the entire time they are in heat or just a certain week. My problem is this ...
A: You didnt say what kind of dog you have, but the smaller breeds do not bleed as much as a larger ...
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| ringworm | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I read that you suggest using a bleach dip to treat ringworm. Is it safe for 6 wk old puppies? I ...
A: yes it is safe, just don't get any in their eyes. You need to dilute the bleach though so it's not ...
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| Parvo vs Coccidiosis | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Needing help with these two. Very similar symptoms. How can a vet misdiagnose? Parvo seems far more ...
A: Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract caused by microscopic organisms called ...
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| bicth on heat | 11/9/2006 |
Q: do you know what the chances are of her falling pregnant and are there any signs i should look out ...
A: Chances are pretty good that she is pregnant. I'm not sure what you mean "by signs to look out ...
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| dogs in heat | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if my dog can still be in heat if she has been fixed? She is a mix breed part ...
A: The only way your dog could still come in heat after being spayed is if the ovaries were left ...
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| gestation for yorkies | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I awoke this morning to find my schizu stook inside of my yorkie. We knew that she was in heat, and ...
A: Be sure to be there when she has her puppies. It takes 63 days after the last breeding for the ...
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| toy poodle breeding | 11/7/2006 |
Q: our 7 month old toy poodle has gotten pregnant by our miniture poodle. this is bad because we tried ...
A: Yes, she is probably too young, but I'm sure she will do fine. The worst that could happen is that ...
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| doggies eyes | 11/6/2006 |
Q: my golden retriever (Mutt) has been getting green mucus in his eyes for about three weeks now. He ...
A: You probably should take him back to the Vet for an allergy shot. The scratching, licking of the ...
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| doggy walking funny | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I was just wondering if you know why a dog will start walking on his butt at times. He has only ...
A: Your dog probably needs his anal glands expressed. Their are glands on each side of your dog's anus ...
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| chihuahua | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I have a chihuahua puppy that will be turning a year old in a month. I thought that she would have ...
A: Small breed dogs often go longer than other breeds. She will probably go into heat any time. Are ...
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| Older dogs continues to mark, just got neutered | 11/4/2006 |
Q: Becky, Hello! I have a 13 year old cockpoo that I just got neutered because of enlarged prostate ...
A: This is a very common problem, even when the male has been neutered at a young age. It is more ...
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| yorkie accidents | 11/4/2006 |
Q: my yorkie is a 19 months old now. we paper trained her because i was in school and she had to be ...
A: I love my little yorkie-silky terrier, but she is not he brightest when it comes to being ...
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| dogs giving birth | 11/3/2006 |
Q: Can you tell when a puppie is stuck inside the dogs birth canal by felling and touching the stomach? ...
A: Jose, There is really no way of telling. If your dog not acting right, and is straining to have a ...
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| dog pregnancy | 11/2/2006 |
Q: What if a dog is pregnant for more then 63 days?
A: I think I just answered your other question. If a dog goes longer than 63 days, it may mean that ...
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| birth | 11/2/2006 |
Q: What signs do dogs make when their about to give birth?
A: I found an excellent site to answer all your questions on birthing puppies. Please go here: ...
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| Female dogs in heat? | 11/2/2006 |
Q: How long is a dog in heat? When is it safe to be around male dogs. Thank you
A: Females will come into heat every six months and are in heat for about 3 weeks. The first week will ...
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| my baby has been limping | 11/1/2006 |
Q: i have a 3 year-old male german shepherd. he has been limping for a few days already and i don't ...
A: There is no way to know for sure without taking him in to be checked out by a Vet. German Shepherds ...
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| skin prob male chineses crested | 11/1/2006 |
Q: my kolby a 3 year old unnertuerd male hairless chinese crested has blotchy skin on his knees and all ...
A: Yes, I think part of it could be the wool outfit. I put a wool sweater on one of my CC, and he ...
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| Tiny Bumps | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 1.5 year old Maltese/Chihuahua named Kooper. He has always been an itchy dog, but in the ...
A: I disagree with your Vet, I think you should take him in. What you are describing is not just ...
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| beagle with a hurt right leg | 10/28/2006 |
Q: A few days ago my dog missy started to yelp and was holding her right leg up it doesn't hurt her all ...
A: Yes, it could be a sprain. You didn't say if she was outside or note. Maybe it was a bee sting or a ...
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| dog anals | 10/28/2006 |
Q: How can I express my dog's anal glands myself instead of paying a vet to do it?
A: This is a very simple procedure, however it is quite smelly so be prepared! With your left hand , ...
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| chinese crested hhl acne | 10/27/2006 |
Q: i have a chinese crested hhl male he is 10 months old,and I have had him for about 4 months,he had ...
A: I feel really stupid. What is an hhl? I have no idea. I two hairless and one powderpuff myself. I ...
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| shih tzu | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I have a shih tzu around 5 years old. He likes to wake me up at night to go outside but what he ...
A: I wouldn't let him drink a lot of water during the night because he's just going to want to ...
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| Chinese Crested eating habits | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I have a one year old Chinese Crested Powderpuff male named Chai, and he's wonderful, but ...
A: I have three Chinese Cresteds, one is a powderpuff. All of mine eat dry dog food only. If your ...
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| dogs and benadryl | 10/26/2006 |
Q: How much Benadryl can you give a 4 pound Chihuahua?
A: Here is a fact sheet regarding the use of Benadryl in dogs. There is a dosage chart at the end of ...
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| My Yorkie had teeth clean and breath still stinks! | 10/26/2006 |
Q: My Yorkie is 12 years old and very healthy (according to last vet visit). His teeth were cleaned in ...
A: Sometimes when a dog's anal glands get impacted or infected they will bite and/or lick at themselves ...
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| dog odor | 10/25/2006 |
Q: My son brought me his 10 month old Morkie. I have not had a house dog in a long time. This one has ...
A: I'm not sure what a Morkie is, but I presume it is a Yorkie mix. Have you checked his teeth? Bad ...
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| muscle spasms | 10/24/2006 |
Q: I have a female pom about 6 years old. she seems to be happy and in good health but every so often ...
A: She may be having seizures. What you are describing sounds like what Veterinarians call idiopathic ...
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| house training 5 year old Crested | 10/23/2006 |
Q: Is it too late to potty train a 5 year old Chinese Crested? I adopted mine and the previous owner ...
A: He needs to be neutered as soon as possible. That will help. A male dog will "mark" his territory ...
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| my dog keeps scratching | 10/23/2006 |
Q: i own a yorkshire terrier and recently he has been scatching constantly along his back. We thought ...
A: It could still be fleas, you may not see them. It only takes one flea to drive some dogs nuts. You ...
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| neutering | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I am about to purchase a male shih tzu. The breeder say's that she will have him neutered before he ...
A: You will be much better off if he is neutered before you get him for several reasons. One... you ...
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| Dog Food | 10/22/2006 |
Q: Is it ok to feed dogs tortilla chips? What about hot dogs?
A: As a treat ever now and then, I don't see a problem with tortilla chips or hot dogs, but ONLY as a ...
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| puppy sickness | 10/22/2006 |
Q: I have a 8 month old American bull dog & have noticed he has been vomiting after he has drunk water ...
A: Is he gulping it down in large quantities? If so, it may be too much, and you might want to restrict ...
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| allergy free dog? | 10/22/2006 |
Q: I have three dogs now a lab, JRT and BT all three shed i think I've got allergys that involeve pet ...
A: All dogs shed, just some worse than others. The breeds you are talking about don't shed their hair ...
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| Sarcoptic Mange | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I am fostering a puppy (they estimate him to be 5 weeks old) from the local humane society. He has ...
A: I really doubt you will have a problem, especially since the pup has been treated and you won't be ...
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| HELP!! | 10/20/2006 |
Q: this is regarding my dogs health. well my grandpa gave my dog a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie. i ...
A: It's true that chocolate can be poisonous to dogs. Just keep an eye on your dog. If there is ...
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| puppy vomits when he drinks water | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I have a 14 week old male Papillon named Toby. Off and on for the past 2 weeks he vomits when he ...
A: I think since Toby is still just a pup, he is guzzling too much water when he drinks, causing him to ...
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| Sick puppy | 10/19/2006 |
Q: 2 nights ago she puked 3-4 times in the night. Then when we got up she ate and drank like normal and ...
A: I would take her in to see why she is drooling so much. What you are describing is not normal. ...
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| Annoying puppy whimpering | 10/3/2006 |
Q: my boyfriend and I had recently purchased a toy poodle puppy about 6 weeks old. Ever since we ...
A: Jennifer, Bless his littel heart, he wants to be with you guys! I can see that this is a problem ...
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| labor | 10/2/2006 |
Q: this is my first time at this site.. my questions are.. i have a 10 month old chihuahua mix who ...
A: Since I am not a breeder, this is not my expertise, so I went surfing on the internet and found a ...
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| dog prgenacy | 10/2/2006 |
Q: My daugter brought this dog home and she is about 1yr old and she is in heat she is a large dog ...
A: There is really no way of telling if she got bred or not, but you can pretty much count on it that ...
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| dogs nipples | 10/2/2006 |
Q: My dog came in heat on Aug. 30. She's 11 months old.Iwatched her closely,But this week I have ...
A: It's nothing serious. It may mean she is pregnant. It takes 63 days before puppies are born, so it ...
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| My chihuahua "Sammy" | 10/1/2006 |
Q: Sammy is 5 years old,lately very clingy and has some yellowish-green matter coming out of his penis? ...
A: The discharge from your dog's penis is called smegma and is normal. Dogs can get depressed. Take ...
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| Yorkie behavior | 9/28/2006 |
Q: Hopefully you can help me out with this one. My yorlkie is definitely not a toy she is about 10 ...
A: Yes, I think it's pretty normal for a yorkie. The scuffle with the bigger Husky probably scared her ...
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| DOG TONGUE | 9/27/2006 |
Q: ARE DOGS TONGUE CLEAN??? HOW CLEAN ARE THERE TONGUE??? I HEARD THAT IF A BABY HAS A DIAPER RASH THAT ...
A: No, a dog's tongue is not clean, and NO it will not heal a diaper rash. That is an old wives tale... ...
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| teacup poodle | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I have a 6 yr. teacup poodle that is having a terrible time with her legs popping out-the suggestion ...
A: Oh, this is just so sad. No, I have never actually seen this type of problem, but I have seen ...
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| identification on what problem is my dog having | 9/26/2006 |
Q: 16 years old. My pet is a dog from the breed of a terrier. He is 9 years and im not sure on what ...
A: Yes, it could be cancerous, but is hard to say without a Veterinarian looking at it. It could be ...
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| Peeing in shower | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Any suggestions on how to let the dog know it's ok to pee in the shower? I'm in a highrise building, ...
A: You may have a problem re-training your little dog since he is used to going outside. Have you ...
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| vomitting | 9/24/2006 |
Q: My dog... (white lab) 11weeks old almost 20lbs his name is Tank, vomitted in his crate this morning. ...
A: If he only did it this one time, and it's not an ongoing thing, then more than likely it is just an ...
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| 6 week old puppy | 9/24/2006 |
Q: greetings becky, today i picked up a 6 week old puppy from one of my pest control customers. the ...
A: She could be impacted, but that kind of diet would give her diarrhea, I would think, rather than ...
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| cat/kitten/dog (?)- not getting along??? | 9/23/2006 |
Q: Becky. I want to be clear that we love Luci very much and would never give her up (smile). We ...
A: I'm so glad you are not getting rid of Luci.. I didn't mean to sound so harsh, but you wouldn't ...
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| Dog mediation | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I have a german shephard and have recently acquired a roomate that owns a large yellow labradore. ...
A: You're just asking for problems when you put two un-neutered males together. If you have them ...
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| cat/kitten/dog (?)- not getting along??? | 9/23/2006 |
Q: We have a four/five month old kitten (Beep) and a seven year old cat (Luci). We got Beep-kitten ...
A: Luci is obviously extremely distressed over the new kitty and she probably can feel that you are ...
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| Am i hurting her by making her hold it all day? | 9/22/2006 |
Q: My Cavalier Tallulah is 9 mths old. we worked very hard on the housebreaking and she is a genius ...
A: This is just my personal opinion, but I think if she could use the potty pads while you're gone that ...
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| skin condition | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I have a 12-year-old Schnauzer/mutt. She recently has developed a small cyst in her abdomen area. ...
A: It is quite common for older dogs to develop those cysts. It is usually benign, but you will have ...
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| A couple of questions | 9/20/2006 |
Q: First of all my dog has a little sore patch on his snout. It is right where the black nose goes ...
A: You are doing the right thing, it may very well be fungus. If it is, the anti-fungal cream you are ...
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| Peeing on carpet | 9/19/2006 |
Q: Becky, thanks so much for taking the time to answer this. Just want to clarify that he's definitely ...
A: Steve, Oh... ok. I misunderstood you, I thought he was not housebroken. That's good news then! I ...
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| Peeing on carpet | 9/18/2006 |
Q: Im having a problem with a 6-year-old Norwich terrier peeing on the carpet. I purchased him a few ...
A: You DO have a problem here, don't you? Norwich Terriers are so cute, I've often thought I'd like to ...
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| Boil on my dog | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I have a long haired chihauhau and she had a boil next to her anal last night and this morning it ...
A: This is probably the result of an anal sac infection. There are two sacs located on the inside of ...
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| 9 dead puppies... | 9/17/2006 |
Q: Can a dog that was abused be the result of loosing all 9 of her puppies? She is about 1 1/2 years ...
A: This is just so sad. Since she is very timid and scared all the time, it could very well be signs of ...
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| Quivering Front Legs | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I hope my question isn't weird, but every since I got my mini schnauzer a year ago this December ...
A: Your question isn't weird, I just have no idea why she is doing that. My sister has three miniature ...
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| Pit Bull Bonding | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I have a male red nose pit, 10 weeks old. We brought him home on 9/10. He is already VERY attached ...
A: Your boyfriend could spend more time with him, that would help. But sometimes, a dog chooses ...
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| size of yorkie | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I purchased a yorkie when he was 10 wks old. I was told he would be about 7 or 8 lbs,. I saw the ...
A: He should be through growing. If he grows anymore, it will be very little. Sadly, breeders will ...
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| How to introduce new kitten to 8yr old minpin and 5 yr, old tom cat. | 9/14/2006 |
Q: how do you help them to get along(so far no problems)? They've just been sniffing each other and ...
A: It just so happens that I also have a new kitten in the house along with two other cats and six ...
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| chihuahua mix adult dog | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I have 2 questions...first, my chihuahua, Vinny, seems to get constipated with the better dog ...
A: You can actually give Vinny some Metamucil. It contains psyllium seed husks that pull water into the ...
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| Puppy Constipation | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I have an 8wk old Yorkie Poo. I am mixing her Eukanuba and Iams Puppy food to wean her from ...
A: Yes, the rawhide chews can be the problem. I would limit those if I were you. Metamucil can be ...
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| Poodle Ear Problems | 9/12/2006 |
Q: Sorry for the follow-up. My "baby" doesn't have the scabs right now. He had them before with the ...
A: Please, no need to apologize, this is what I am here for! You cannot see ear mites with the naked ...
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| Poodle Ear Problems | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I have a mini poodle who was just groomed yesterday. The first groomer that I used would clean his ...
A: Your dog may have ear mites. The "green stuff" that your Vet gave you sounds like an ear mite ...
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| age | 9/12/2006 |
Q: How old do dogs live and do some breeds live longer then others? Our dog is 10 years old and she is ...
A: It's hard to say, some dogs live longer than others. Small breed dogs live longer than larger ...
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| Cephalexin for Dog | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I'm concerned that I won't be able to afford a second roung od cephalexin for my dog. She had a ...
A: I hesitate to say yes on this, but then I don't want to say no either. If it is the exact same drug ...
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| Missing hair | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I have a chihuahua and I noticed that his tail, and legs are missing hair. Like patches. his tail ...
A: Yes, I have heard of this happening. It is usually the result of a dog biting themselves because of ...
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| Introducing the new pup | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I have two 4 year old male shih tzu's, we just got a 10 week female shih tzu. My two older tzu's run ...
A: I really think that time will make a big difference. Right now, your older dogs are not real ...
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| ringwormes | 9/8/2006 |
Q: my pet has got some kind of rash on his stomach and im not sure wats wrong i need to know if its ...
A: If it is shaped like a ring, and from what you describe, it does sound like ring worm. This is very ...
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| dogs...joint pain | 9/6/2006 |
Q: Is it safe to give an adult boxer over the counter pain meds for joint pain?
A: You can give your dog aspirin to help soothe the pain. Do NOT give Tylenol, as it is toxic to dogs. ...
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| Period? | 9/6/2006 |
Q: i have a 7 month old female puppy, and about 2 days ago i saw a spot of blood on my bed, another ...
A: Your puppy is going through her first heat cycle. Yes she will bleed, and she can get pregnant, so ...
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| COCKER SPANIEL | 9/5/2006 |
Q: Is there a sleep aid I can give my Cocker Spaniel to get him to sleep at night? His name is Cody and ...
A: I think you need to have a veterinarian prescribe a mild sedative. I am not a Vet, so I cannot do ...
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| blisters | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I have a puppy, approx 3 - 4 months old and after his bath I noticed red blister like sores on his ...
A: Sorry to say, but that sounds like sarcoptic mange. It can be treated easily with a special dip. ...
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| rib bones | 9/4/2006 |
Q: Last night my brother in law fed my 3 yr old dachshund beef rib bones. He has thrown up twice. I ...
A: If you can find a Vet open today, and there probably is one, I would take him in. If he is bringing ...
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| chihuahua pup with teary eyes | 9/4/2006 |
Q: I have bought a chihuaha pup from a breder two days ago with his first shots. He is 9 weeks old ...
A: If the tears are clear, then he is fine. If they have mucous or looks like infection, then you ...
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| lump on puppies stomach | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I have an 8 week old black labrador that we just got last week. We noticed a lump this morning on ...
A: I don't think it's anything that won't wait til Tuesday. You said it is on the left side of the ...
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| Blood & mucus in puppy stool | 9/3/2006 |
Q: We have a Yorkie Poo born 5/14/06 He has already had all needed shots back in july. we bought him ...
A: Margie, You need to take a sample of the stool to your Vet so he can check it under a microscope for ...
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| cohocolate lab being to thin | 9/2/2006 |
Q: My husband and I just recently inherted a cohocolate lab. Her name is Robin, and she is fve years ...
A: Laurie, Yes, change her dog food. Ole Roy is junk. It has very little nutrional value. Change ...
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| Boxer health question | 9/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Boxer who for the last week has been licking himself (genital area) much more ...
A: Tracy, It could be fleas, or it could be some kind of rash. Check him out and see if he has red ...
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| severe skin problem in puppy | 9/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 month old yorkie puppy who I recently bought from a dog breeder. From the day we got her ...
A: Yes, dogs can get eczema too. You can try bathing her in Aveeno. It moisturizes dry skin. You can ...
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| First annual vaccination | 8/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old pomeranian weighting 7.5 pounds. She is due for her first annual rabies shot ...
A: It is perfectly safe to give both vaccines at the same time. As a matter of fact, most are given ...
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| Bad Breath in older dogs | 8/31/2006 |
Q: My 13 year old mix breed female dog has been having bad breath that smells like ammonia. She has ...
A: Due to her age, she probably needs her teeth cleaned. Teeth will decay and some may be rotten. This ...
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| taking care of very sick great preanese | 8/30/2006 |
Q: i have a 12 yr old great preanese she has atrial fibrilltion three of the heart ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. I can't really tell you when to put your dog down, that will be ...
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| Dogs and Children's Motrin | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My dog seemed to have had a pulled muscle. My friend who I thought was an animal expert said to give ...
A: I don't think you're stupid at all. You were only trying to ease the discomfort that your dog is ...
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| Jack Russell with BAD allergies!!!Help | 8/29/2006 |
Q: My 2 year old Jack Russell has some bad allergies. All our vet has said is to do things with food, ...
A: I'm surprised your Vet doesn't give him some kind of steroid. Ask for it! Go to a different Vet if ...
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| fur loss & scabs | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I have a 12-year old mixed female named Topaz. I've noticed on the underside of her tail (at the ...
A: It does sound like a sore from her scratching fleas. Fleas like to be around the tail end, the anal ...
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| Skin irritation | 8/28/2006 |
Q: My shitzu has an area on her leg that she has seperated the hair from the skin. You can see the ...
A: That sounds like hot spots. There is an over the counter med you can get, I think even Walmart sells ...
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| Am I feeding my puppy too much? | 8/27/2006 |
Q: We just bought a Yorkie/Minpin puppy. We are having a real hard time potty training him, and ...
A: It doesn't sound like you are feeding him too much. He may have a very high metabolism that breaks ...
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| Urinating constantly | 8/26/2006 |
Q: .... I have a 9 month old miniature cocker spaniel that is absolutely wonderful as far as getting ...
A: I think you may need to have him neutered. Male dogs want to mark their territory, and that may be ...
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| Toy Poodle and cataracts | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I have an aging toy poodle that I love dearly. He is always by my wife's or my side. He is an ...
A: At his age, I probably wouldn't put him through surgery anyway. That's just my personal opinion. I ...
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| eating | 8/26/2006 |
Q: My dog has not eatin in two days. The first day she had diarea then she vomitted the next day and ...
A: Eukanuba is a good food and if you can keep her on it, it would be best. Besides, if you change her ...
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| Yorkie mix | 8/25/2006 |
Q: My daughter and I have a 10 month old shih tzu named Lenox and tow months ago bought a 10 week old ...
A: I have a Yorkie-Silky mix and she does not display that kind of behaviour at all. She loves to ...
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| kennel cough | 8/24/2006 |
Q: my dog has been diagnosed with kennel cough my question is can this be transferred to my cats as ...
A: No, your cats cannot catch kennel cough from your dog. It is highly contagious to other dogs ...
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| sick chihuahua | 8/24/2006 |
Q: My 7lb chihuahua got in to some human food (eggs w sausage) she is acting very strange not active at ...
A: I think the best thing you can do is just let her digest it. If it were something harmful that she ...
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| Medical Question about small breed dog | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I adopted a dachshund/chihuahua mix dog 6 years ago and he is around 8 years old now. He scoots his ...
A: This is a problem more with small breed dogs. You really should learn to do this yourself, and ...
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| Gestation period for Chinese Cresteds | 8/23/2006 |
Q: My breeder told me that my crested will most likely only go 57-59 days gestation. My IW always went ...
A: I'm afraid I won't be much help to you as far as breeding questions go, as I have never bred any. ...
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| my sick duchshand dog | 8/22/2006 |
Q: i have duchshand dog hes male 3 mnths old, one of my friend just gave it to me, we used to feed him ...
A: You didn't say, why did you change his food? Sometimes just a change in diet will upset a dogs ...
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| PICKS AT HIS FOOD | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I HAVE A PEEK-A-POM DOG 14 MONTHS OLD ,GIZMO HAS NEVER EATEN HIS FOOD WITH ANY KIND OF GUSTO,HES ...
A: He won't eat dog food because you give him such other good stuff! LOL Try putting some smelly ...
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| Elderly Dog- bronchitis | 8/20/2006 |
Q: my Golden Retriever mix, Lucky, who is about twelve years old, was diagnosed last year with a form ...
A: I'm sorry, but I really don't have any ideas for treatment. What I'm concerned about, are you sure ...
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| sleepless labradors | 8/20/2006 |
Q: We have a 3 year old lab who is a lovely dog but we are considering having to part with. He sleeps ...
A: I don't blame you one bit, I wouldn't like that either and you shouldn't have to live like that. ...
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| spaying and stitches | 8/20/2006 |
Q: Our dog was spayed on Tues (4 days ago) and two of the four stitches have come out tonight. Of ...
A: No, don't do that! LOL It is a special surgical glue that is used to hold skin in place of ...
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| Chihuahua's | 8/19/2006 |
Q: I have a few more questions about chihuahua's they are as follows... Will teh chihuahua be scared ...
A: Your chi might be scared of the larger dogs at first, but if you introduce them slowly, and the Lab ...
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| SKIN IRRITATION ON AN AMERICAN PITBULL | 8/19/2006 |
Q: I HAVE AN 8-MONTH OLD FEMALE AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIER. ABOUT A 1-2 AGO MY DOG STARTED LOOSING THE ...
A: I think she may have mange. The symptoms you are describing point right to it. There are two ...
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| Coughing | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Do dogs get hair balls. My Springer has been coughing off and on for the past 4 days. Sounds like ...
A: No, dogs do not get hairballs. Coughing can be a sign of problems though. You should take her to ...
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| Abandoned mommy dog | 8/18/2006 |
Q: I found an abandoned dog last night. She has been feeding puppies & her breast/boobs whatever you ...
A: Bless your heart for rescuing this dog. She was obviously starving, and trying to keep her puppies ...
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| dogs | 8/17/2006 |
Q: I have a 2 and a half year old boston terrier. At night lately he will wake me up shaking almost ...
A: There's really no way to tell, but I wonder if he is having bad dreams. Dogs dream too, and maybe he ...
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| Toy Fox Terrier Sheds More Than We Want | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I am a little confused about shedding in Toy Fox Terriers. We have a 1 year old toy fox terrier who ...
A: I used to own a TFT, and I don't remember her shedding that much, but then, I vacuumed about every ...
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| what's the protocol for encounters w/aggressive dogs? | 8/15/2006 |
Q: Becky, When encountering other dogs on walks who are aggressive towards my 14 week old puppy, what ...
A: You need to get Cesar Milann's book The Dog Whisperer. He is really good at dog "body language" and ...
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| dog hurt right hind leg - muscle pull? | 8/15/2006 |
Q: My dog is also a new mother - she had 7 pups 2 weeks ago. two days ago she went out with my husband ...
A: Yes, there is a possibility that a muscle was torn, or even a joint coming out of socket. More than ...
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| coughing | 8/15/2006 |
Q: why is my 11 week old yorkie coughing? he just starts all at once for no apparent reason. it sounds ...
A: Are you walking your little Yorki on a leash? Excessive pressure on the larynx can cause coughing, ...
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| Keeping Chihuahuas | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I want to get one or two chihuahuas in around december or january, I was wondering what its like ...
A: I think Chihuahuas are wonderful little dogs. They are very loyal and protective of their owners. ...
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| about my mini schnauzer | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I have a almost two year old mini Schnauzer. It seems every time she comes in her heat she always ...
A: I have not heard of this symptom with being in heat. My pets are all neutered/spayed though, so I ...
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| My boxer | 8/14/2006 |
Q: Something is wrong with my boxers eyes! All of a sudden they just turned blood red and are so puffy ...
A: Yes, it sounds like he has been either bitten or stung. Until you can get him to see a Vet, which ...
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| 2 Puppies together | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Hope you can help decide my dilema, in a couple of months time we were all set to get 2 Tibetian ...
A: Wow, Tibetan Terriers are really nice dogs. Congrats! My personal opinion is that I would get two. ...
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| Bloody Stools | 8/13/2006 |
Q: My 6lb two and half year old dachshund was constipated for about a week and a half so we took her to ...
A: If it is just ever now and then, I wouldn't worry about it. But if it continues, then take her in. ...
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| Fleas | 8/12/2006 |
Q: He is constantly scratching and biting. We have tried a couple different things but I feel as if ...
A: I use Frontline. When you put it on your dog, just behind the neck, it soaks into the skin and when ...
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| housebreaking | 8/10/2006 |
Q: My name is Clara,and I just a 6 mo.old Chinese Crested about a week ago,he is already crate ...
A: Don't you just love the crested breed? I think they are wonderful! It sounds to me like you are ...
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| crust and discoloration on eyes | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I have a flat coat retriever mix with border collie (rescue dog) and he's about 7 years old. I've ...
A: You might want to clean if every day with a warm wash cloth and keep an eye on it. It if gets ...
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| dog pregnancy | 8/9/2006 |
Q: Through a local newspaper ad I bought a Dachshund from a elderly couple that were "breeders." The ...
A: I think it is possible as the total time for pregnancy is 63 days. She may also be further along ...
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| Unable to read your answer | 8/9/2006 |
Q: Becky, Yes I did talk to you once before in regard to a rabis shot. It was probably the end of ...
A: Joe, That is so sweet the way she kissed you "goodbye". Oh,what we put ourselves through when we ...
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| Unable to read your answer | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I sent you a question on Aug. 7th about whether or not it was time to put down my dog. I could not ...
A: Joe, I know it's too late, but I found my original reply in case you would like to read it. ...
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| Strange Behavior | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I have a 9 year old Fawn Boxer. Precious just recently started eating my other boxer Dukes feces. ...
A: I'm not sure why dogs do this, but it is more common than you would think. There is a product called ...
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| Sleeping medication for dogs | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I have a 12 year old Sheltie that paces around most of the night and tries to get on our bed. Has ...
A: Your Vet could prescribe a mild tranquilizer. Benadryl can be given to dogs and will act as a mild ...
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| black/purple bald spot | 8/8/2006 |
Q: My 6 month old boxer has a bald spot that is blackish purple on her back. Its been like this for 2 ...
A: This could possibly be a type of fungus. You can buy an over the counter anti-fungal cream and try ...
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| Has the time come? | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I have a pom that is sixteen years old. I have noticed for the past week that she is not eating that ...
A: I have talked to you before I think. It is so hard when the time comes to let our pets go. I know, ...
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| candy bars | 8/7/2006 |
Q: my puppy ate a half of a chocolate candy bar and now you keep throwing up. Is there anything I can ...
A: Chocolate is the most common cause of poisoning in dogs. Certain chemicals in chocolate, caffeine ...
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| sick chocolate lab | 8/6/2006 |
Q: MY CHOCOLATE LAB STARTED STUMBLING A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO AND NOW HE CAN'T WALK AT ALL. HE IS EATING ...
A: It sounds like some type of paralylsis. Dogs can catch this from ticks. It will start with the back ...
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| maltese health problem | 8/6/2006 |
Q: I have an 18 month old maltese / shih tzu mix. She weighs about 6 lbs. Today she started some sort ...
A: You need to take her to a Vet. It could be hookworms, but it may be a sign of other problems such ...
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| growth on dogs ear | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I just noticed a growth on my dog's ear and I'm desperate to know what it is. It is on the top of ...
A: It might be a type of cyst. You should take her to a Vet and have it examined. Your Vet will ...
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| Ingested Advantage 100 | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I accidently gave my dog advantage 100 by mouth. Got her meds mixed up! What should I do? She ...
A: Call you Vet! I am not sure what kind of complications, if any, could arise. Read the box and see ...
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| pup poor growth | 8/4/2006 |
Q: We have a 9 month old german shepherd (akc registered and pure breed according to the previous ...
A: This is a perfect example of why it's a bad idea to feed dogs "people" food. It's just not good for ...
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| Skin moles on dog | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I have an 11 year old shitzu who has developed moles on several places on his body. There is one on ...
A: Since you say that it has grown and it is obviously bothering your little dog, I think you should ...
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| no subject | 8/3/2006 |
Q: Me and my family have a 3 year old belgium malinois, and every time it storms(thunder /lighting ...
A: The Malinois are very nice dogs. I live in Tennessee, and a close neighboring town uses this breed ...
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| Yellow marks on my dogs legs | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I just got a puppy German Shepherd. He's only 7 weeks old. We have an appointment with the vet on ...
A: I bet he is adorable. I just love baby German Shepherds, they are so cute. I don't think you ...
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| yorkie puppy spot on stomach | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I have a yorkie 6 mths. old. he has an area on his stomach I noticed last week, that looks like an ...
A: I think he is probably just bruised. He may have done it , as you said, when he was trying to jump ...
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| Labrador retreiever slowing getting overweight Help! | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I have spoken to you several times in the past regarding my dogs. My oldest dog now is my female ...
A: I bet your little Boston is adorable. They are so cute when they are just little puppies.... not ...
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| dauchsund eating her own poo | 8/1/2006 |
Q: my three month old dauchsund puppy eats her own poo and chews on anything in site including my feet ...
A: I'm not sure why she does it, but itis very common. You can buy a product called "Forbid" that you ...
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| Anal itching! | 7/31/2006 |
Q: Captian in 10 months old. He was been scratching his behind for several days know. I did not think ...
A: If you are sure there are not worms,then it may be a impacted anal glands. Your Vet can relieve the ...
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| Dog Vaccines/Food | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I have 2 questions to ask you. 1.Could you please give me a list of annual vaccinations I should ...
A: Every year, your dog should be vaccinated against Rabies, Distemper,Leptospirosis,Hepatitis,Corona ...
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| Ear Hematoma | 7/31/2006 |
Q: After researching i found out that my dog has an ear hematoma. I cant afford to take her to the vet ...
A: If you can somehow keep it open to drain, you may be ok. Get a tube of neosporin and squirt it in ...
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| smelly yorkie | 7/30/2006 |
Q: I have a five year old yorkie that has a smelly coat. We keep her coat short because it tangles so ...
A: I'm glad to see that I am not the only dog owner who has a dog that does that! My chihuahua likes ...
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| paws | 7/30/2006 |
Q: I am not sure how much experience you have in this field, but what should i do about a dog that has ...
A: You may want to try putting a little neosporin on it, but chances are your dog will just lick it ...
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| Aggressive Yorkie | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I am taking care of my daughter's unneutered Yorkie. He is not friendly with other dogs. He will ...
A: I don't know why anyone would want a male dog that is NOT neutered. (not knocking your daughter, ...
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| fleas | 7/28/2006 |
Q: do you know any good treatments for fleas nothing seems to work i have tried shampoos and frount ...
A: The thing about treating fleas, is that you have got to get them out of your house and out of your ...
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| dog illness | 7/28/2006 |
Q: me mini dachshound wont eat her food the vet told me to give her baby food and i did but she still ...
A: Fever and diarrhea are symptoms of many different things including Parvo, Distemper and Corona ...
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| Dogs Urinating a lot | 7/28/2006 |
Q: I have two dogs, a silky terrier and a yorkie/silky mix who since today have been urinating a lot. ...
A: Have you fed them Spam before? It is very high in sodium. They may have drank more water than they ...
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| Ear Hematoma on our Boston Terrier | 7/27/2006 |
Q: Becky...we really appreciate it! We'll definitely proceed with the conservative approach of hot ...
A: I am just in shock at how much they are charging you. I live in Tennessee, and I would guess that ...
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| Ear Hematoma on our Boston Terrier | 7/26/2006 |
Q: On 7/20/06, our Boston Terrier, Mandi, developed a small hematoma on the pinna of her left ear. I ...
A: Keep in mind that it has been a few years since I worked for a Vet, but what I have experienced is ...
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| kennel cough | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I reciently adopted a dog that was treated and vacinated for kennel cough. She is now showing ...
A: "Kennel Cough" is actually tracheobronchitis, which is similar to a bad chest cold in humans. It ...
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| Pussy rash | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I have a 9 week old female beagle puppy that has a pussy rash/blisters on her belly but there are ...
A: Yes, be sure and take her to a vet. I don't think it's anything that will kill your dog, but it ...
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| Dalmation with hip dysplasia | 7/24/2006 |
Q: We have a 12 year old male dalmation with Hip Dysplasia. He was diagnosed at about 3-4 years of ...
A: As you probably already know, hip dysplasia is an abnormality in the development of the hip joint. ...
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| labor, my dachshund | 7/24/2006 |
Q: My dauchshund I guess, is in labor. she passed a sack with clear liquid in it . although I pulled ...
A: Cathy, You need to call a Vet today. After passing the first clear sack, she should have given ...
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| Dog Poops in House | 7/24/2006 |
Q: i have a 14 year old greyhound who is in very goood condition for his age. But recently my sister ...
A: Yes, I think you said it when you asked if it might be a dominance thing. He is "marking" his ...
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| ivermectin - mouth sores | 7/23/2006 |
Q: We were given Ivermectin for our beagle mix to treat mites. Soon after, Ringo, had mouth sores on ...
A: That sounds like an allergy. I wonder if they are allergic to the Ivermetctin? Surely your Vet ...
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| rabies shots | 7/22/2006 |
Q: hi please help i have just aquired a 2 1/2 year old newfoundland and was wonder ing how long rabies ...
A: Rabies shots are usually good for one year. There are a few brands that are good for three years, ...
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| showing affection | 7/22/2006 |
Q: I have a ten week old Papillon pup. He used to be very affectionate with me licking my face and ...
A: It sounds to me like your puppy is doing this because he loves you the best! What I mean is......he ...
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| 6 Month Old Lab Behaviour | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I have a couple of questions about my black lab puppy, Charcoal. He is now 6 months old and weighs ...
A: I am sorry to say that I am not a dog trainer. You really need to ask a trainer these questions. My ...
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| Dogs' eating habits... | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I have to small dogs. I'm not sure what their breed is. When I first got them, I thought they were ...
A: I think your dogs are outsmarting you! They know that if they don't eat, you will eventually give ...
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| what are the signs of labor in a dog | 7/20/2006 |
Q: how can i tell if a dog is in labor i never had a dog that was pregent and i dont know what to ...
A: From the time your dog was bred, it will be 63 days. When she goes into labor, she will begin to ...
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| i have a sick dog!!! | 7/20/2006 |
Q: my dog is a doberman x rottweiler and unexpectedly he started limping one day! he used to put ...
A: Your dog may have a broken leg. You need to take him to a Vet. Some vets will let you pay on time. ...
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| bathing | 7/15/2006 |
Q: My name is Clara.I am getting a Chinese Crested puppy in a couple days and I know they have some ...
A: Don't be silly, you are not asking too much! I am so thrilled for you that you are getting a baby ...
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| Wheezing Basset Mix | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I have a seven year old male basset/beagle mix and yesterday at about five in the morning he ...
A: It depends on how bad the attack was. Did it last a long time? Did he seem to be withdrawn or not ...
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| help | 7/13/2006 |
Q: my dog is in heat and ahave been kepping her inside but my mom let her out for 30min s and there is ...
A: Yes, she might very well be pregnant. If she is in heat, and was let out for 30 min, then she ...
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| Toy Fox Terrier 3 Months | 7/13/2006 |
Q: Becky I recently got a toy fox terrier puppy. First of all, he's not house broken YET. He's three ...
A: I used to have a toy fox terrier and they are such cute dogs! Yes,he could have allergies. Are ...
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| blood in stool | 7/12/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Thank you should I stop feeding her the soft food for now? I am really ...
A: Hey! No, I don't think you need to stop the soft food. Its probably good for her, just dont overdo ...
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| blood in stool | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I bought a pom puppy 4 days ago, the first day she was fine the second day she started having ...
A: Pedigree shouldn't cause blood in the stool. It could be hookworms. When you go to the vet on ...
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| pomeranian problems! | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 month old pomeranian (she was born on March 20th). I have owned her since she was ...
A: I can feel your frustration right through the computer! First, you have a wonderful place for your ...
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| Night wetting | 7/10/2006 |
Q: My Mom is frustrated with her vet so I've gotten online to try to help. Her 9 yr. old mixed ...
A: This could be due to the stress of being sick and/or going to the Vet. The meds also could be ...
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| peekapoo vomitting white | 7/10/2006 |
Q: my dog theo is 2 yrs old, male peekapoo, for 3 days he has been coughing and vomitting white ...
A: You need to take Theo to a Veterinarian. If he is weak, he is probably dehydrated. He may have some ...
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| Dealing with separation anxiety | 7/9/2006 |
Q: We have a 18 month old English Springer Spaniel who is the only dog in our household. She is so ...
A: It is doubtful she will outgrow the separation anxiety. You could probably spend a lot of money and ...
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| dog bee sting | 7/9/2006 |
Q: My dog got stung a week ago most likely in his mouth .I took him to the vet twice they put him on ...
A: I would give it about a week , and if it is still swollen call your Vet. You may need to put him on ...
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| Help with housebreaking | 7/9/2006 |
Q: I have a 8mo old Shih tzu, it seemed that she was fully housetrained, she did't have accidents for ...
A: When she got sick, it took her off schedule. She just needs a little "refresher" course. Here are ...
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| neutering 2 questions | 7/8/2006 |
Q: At first I was planning on breeding my shih-tzu but have not been able to find any other females to ...
A: Yes, you really should neuter both of them. For one thing, it definetley cuts down on the cancer ...
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| urinating when greeting people | 7/7/2006 |
Q: we have an almost 6 month old shih tzu we bought from a reputable breeder. the dog was already paper ...
A: This problem is called "submissive urination". I found a great link on the web that goes into great ...
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| Dogs and chicken wing bones | 7/7/2006 |
Q: Our dog got into the garbage and ate some chicken wing bones, I don't think there was more than 6 ...
A: Chicken bones are not good for dogs because they splinter and can tear the esophagus, intestines ...
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| Michro chiping and heat cycles | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I have three dogs two 'fixed' the others just a puppy and I plan to have a few litters from her, I ...
A: Your boston will come into her first heat cycle anywhere from 6 months to a year. After that, it ...
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| Puppy vomiting | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I just got a new 5 week old puppy yesterday. Her name is Pretty Girl. The previous owner told me ...
A: If she vomited up a worm, then she is infested. There could be other problems involved too. She ...
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| Petsitter | 7/5/2006 |
Q: What types of things should I ask a petsitter when trying to decide who can walk my dog 3 days a ...
A: A good petsitter is worth a lot! They can make life easier for you and for your pets too. I would ...
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| puppy hernia | 7/4/2006 |
Q: we have a 2 month old puppy who is half pug and half pomeranian. We were unable to sell it with the ...
A: That breed combination sounds adorable! This is really quite common. Most vets will fix them when ...
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| I need help with my dog and i dont know what to do | 7/4/2006 |
Q: My mom Chihuahua is bleeding very bad from his butt..he wasnt earlyer till around 12 when i was ...
A: I'm not sure what you are saying......that your mom gave him a bath, then a parvo shot... was this ...
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| I need help | 7/3/2006 |
Q: i have a new puppy and he is alaways niping my heals and even bites me but not hard or in anger what ...
A: This is very common in puppies. Not only are they teething, but to them , this is a "game". You ...
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| hotspots | 7/3/2006 |
Q: For the past two years she has been suffering from hotspot. This past week she has been bitting and ...
A: Yes, continue cleaning it as you are but also put some neosporin on it to help it heal. You can ...
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| swollen ear flap | 7/2/2006 |
Q: i put a hair band on my cocker spaniels ears to keep them up and let air get to them. i forgot it ...
A: Alicia, I think he will be ok. Just keep an eye on him. You could give him some benadryl for the ...
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| My dog not barking | 7/1/2006 |
Q: I have a Jack Russell we just adoped. We have had her a week I haven't heard her bark yet. Why is ...
A: LOL, I wish I could say that about my dogs. They bark at everything! Actually, I think if you give ...
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| 1 1/2 year lab chow mix eyes watery | 6/30/2006 |
Q: We just got bear from B.A.R.C.S. My dog Bear always looks like he is crying when I took him to the ...
A: Yes, I can see eye surgery running that high. You could go with the surgery or just leave it as it ...
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| mean dog | 6/30/2006 |
Q: we have a female pitbull got her at 3 months of age. she is 1 now as of june 13th -06. well her and ...
A: If you are afraid that this dog might attack you and/or your child, then if it we me, I would have ...
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| West Highland Terrier | 6/29/2006 |
Q: My Westie just delivered her first litter of 5 puppies on 6/15/06. She has already starting drying ...
A: I am not a breeder, so I would advise that you ask them about this. You will probably need to ...
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| Dogs Agressive behaviour | 6/28/2006 |
Q: My dog have a problem. He loves to come out to the living room with us (he suppose to be in the ...
A: Hitting your dog is not the answer. No wonder he is trying to bite! Why would you want him to stay ...
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| fix dog | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I had my male dog fix and he still humps on the female dog is that normal
A: If he was an older dog when you had him neutered, then it has probably become a habit. He might ...
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| is my dog pregnant? | 6/27/2006 |
Q: ..she juss turned 1 in may is she to young two have puppies?
A: Have you bred your dog? Was she in heat and around other male dogs? If so, then probably yes. Dogs ...
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| Blood in loose stool | 6/26/2006 |
Q: I have a 7 month old Lab who became ill within the past 12 hours. The symptoms are a fever, no ...
A: Honestly, you are describing symptoms of Parvo. I am not trying to scare you, but I really think ...
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| chi issues... | 6/25/2006 |
Q: We have 6 month old chi's - brother/sister. They are great companions for each other and our ...
A: Hey Traci! I am going to copy and paste some great housebreaking tips. See below. Even though my ...
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| Would eating a sponge hurt my dog? | 6/24/2006 |
Q: My feamle basset (7 mo old) has been having diarrhea and vomiting off and on for nearly two weeks. ...
A: Yes, it could be stuck in her intestines, and that could cause major problems. It also could be ...
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| dog sores | 6/24/2006 |
Q: I have a 13 lb Bichon that has developed 4 small hard blister like sores in various places on his ...
A: Does he have fleas by any chance? Some dogs are extremely allergic to fleas and just one flea will ...
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| Health issues | 6/23/2006 |
Q: what shots are needed by dogs? and also how much? and also what are upcomin shots needed? Please ...
A: You did not mention the age of your dog, but every year your dog needs to be vaccinated. Rabies ...
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| WHat's wrong with my dog? | 6/23/2006 |
Q: I have a 7 month old pomeranian male named Bam-Bam. I got him from a breeder when he was 4 months ...
A: Pomeranians and other small dogs do tend to have a problem with collapsed trachea, but I think ...
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| What is the best small dog for my family? | 6/22/2006 |
Q: I am searching for the best dog for my family. I have two children - ages 7 and 3. We recently ...
A: Yes, some of the smaller breeds can be a little on the nippy side. A good non shedding dog would be ...
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| swimming pool | 6/22/2006 |
Q: I would like to know if it is ok for my bichon dog to go swimming in the family pool, she has been ...
A: I think that is so cute that she wants to go for a swim! I think she is probably ok, but I would ...
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| behavior | 6/21/2006 |
Q: My dog has been acting strange. She has been trying to go into small corners far away and it looks ...
A: That IS strange! She's not pregnant is she? All that scratching and trying to get away sounds like ...
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| nail clipping | 6/21/2006 |
Q: Dispite having reqular walks his nails dont file down themselves, last year i took him to the vet to ...
A: Join the crowd, I think everyone has as least one dog that gives you a fit when it comes to nail ...
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| House Breaking Older Dog | 6/20/2006 |
Q: Becky, I just purchased a "rescued" 3 - 4 year old dachshund that was crated by her previous owner ...
A: I normally advise people to crate train for housebreaking but I can see in this case it may not be a ...
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| Yorkie maturity size | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I recently got a yorkie puppy 2 weeks ago (she is now 2 months 3 weeks), and I wanted to know if ...
A: It's hard to say how big she will get. Small breed dogs will usually have their full growth at ...
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| agressive dog | 6/19/2006 |
Q: I have a 7month old papillon. I've only had him for a week. We got him because of the papillons ...
A: I think you have a normal, playful puppy on your hands. You could get a good book on dog training ...
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| Fleas, fleas, everywhere FLEAS!!! | 6/19/2006 |
Q: How do I get them off the dog?I have a wonderful pup, a 10 year old cocker spaniel we rescued from a ...
A: Twilite, Use a good flea dip on the dog , then use the frontline to keep them off. But you will ...
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| chihuahua hip problem | 6/19/2006 |
Q: i have a 1 yr old chihuahua... i recently took her to the vet and found out shes has really bad ...
A: I personally would not breed her with a hip defect. This could be passed on to her puppies. We have ...
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| Dachsaund | 6/18/2006 |
Q: My wife and i would like to buy a minature shorthaired Dachsaund puppy. However, we both work and ...
A: Dachshunds are great dogs and I'm sure you will be thrilled to own one. I suggest, however, that ...
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| Fleas, fleas, everywhere FLEAS!!! | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I have a wonderful pup, a 10 year old cocker spaniel we rescued from a kill shelter a few years ago. ...
A: R Gosh , you really DO have a problem! Frontline is great, but the flea has to actually bite the ...
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| Bichon Frise bladder infection and possible stone | 6/17/2006 |
Q: I have a female Bichon Frise who will be a year old next wk. I just had her to the Vet's as she is ...
A: I am not a breeder, nor am I an expert on Bichon Frise, but I have never heard that this breed is ...
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| Nursing Diet and Supplements | 6/17/2006 |
Q: Is it necessary to provide a nursing mother with regular milk in addition to her regular diet and ...
A: No, as a matter of fact it's better not to give milk as it will give her diarrhea. I would ...
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| What can i feed my 1 month pup | 6/17/2006 |
Q: What can i feed my pup besides dog food. Thanks =)
A: Are you talking about a 4 week (one month) old puppy, or do you mean that you have had the puppy for ...
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| Feeding and walking | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I've been wondering about the best time to walk the dog (Norwich terrier) in relation to his feeding ...
A: I let my dogs out first thing in the morning, then I feed them. Then, after they have eaten, while ...
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| dogs feet | 6/16/2006 |
Q: My dog has itchy red sores on the pads of her paws and is chewing and licking them constantly. She ...
A: She may have some type of fungus on her paws or it may be something else. If you take her to your ...
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| Medicines | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Is it ok to give Dogs Humans medicines for some symptoms?
A: Yes, in some cases, human meds are ok to use if used properly. But please be advised that you can ...
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| shedding | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I have a pekingese she scratches all the time and looses hair everywhere what can I do to help here ...
A: There are now over the counter vitamins, shampoos and nutrients that can be given now for shedding. ...
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| hi | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I have a 2 and a half month old pit. I was waiting till I got all his main shots taken care of ...
A: You really need to either go online or get a good book on dog training. Training your dog to walk on ...
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| dog | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I found my dog at a home where she wasn't being cared for very well. When I got her she had very ...
A: There are a few things that could cause blood in the stool. It could be hookworms. These parasites ...
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| chihuahua coughing | 6/13/2006 |
Q: My 4 mo old chihuahua was eating and choked on the soft food I got the food out but now she is ...
A: She shouldn't still be coughing if you got the food out, although maybe her throat is a little sore ...
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| Hunger pangs & vomiting | 6/13/2006 |
Q: My 5 year old Maltese will have hunger pangs from not eating, then his stomach begins growling, ...
A: I think you probably are right about him not wanting to eat until you come home. Problems such as ...
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| New dog | 6/12/2006 |
Q: Two weeks ago a dog showed up at my house, without any id. I have called all the vets in my area, ...
A: I applaud your efforts for trying to find the owner of this dog. At least you know you tried, ...
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| pregnancy | 6/12/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Becky, Is it going to effect her any if she is pregnant? She is only a ...
A: Yes, she may have problems. You really should talk to a breeder. They could give you more ...
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| pregnancy | 6/11/2006 |
Q: I own 2 black labs, male and female they are almost 6 months old. I own a pek/pom. My pek/pom was in ...
A: Yes, she could be pregnant, or she could be going through a false pregnancy. Often when a dog goes ...
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| fish breath | 6/11/2006 |
Q: My toy poodle has a fish smelling breath. Can you help, he is fed chicken and IAMS puppy food. He is ...
A: Check his teeth. Often, the breath is really bad because the teeth are caked with placque. You can ...
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| dog injury | 6/10/2006 |
Q: Its the weekend and i had my brittany at the lake and she began whining like she was in extreme ...
A: It sounds to me that she has either been bitten by a snake or perhaps stung by something. Sometimes ...
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| Pregnant? | 6/9/2006 |
Q: My dog, Parker, recently finished a menstral cycle in April. We are pretty sure that she was not ...
A: If you are sure she did not get bred, then she is probably going through a false pregnancy. The ...
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| Two male dogs | 6/8/2006 |
Q: ..I figured that we should have him neutered but right now money is tight so what would you suggest ...
A: Nena, The only thing you can do is separate them. Check around, there are many free spay/neuter ...
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| will they get along??? | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Here it is. We have a 3 year old chihuahua(female) we are planning on getting an 8 week old male ...
A: Chihuahuas are very possessive of their family, so don't be surprised if she is very "nasty" to your ...
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| pregnancy | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I have a male and a female...opposite breeds but best buddies. The female is in heat for the 1st ...
A: I am not a breeder, therefore I am not very experienced in this area. I do know, however, that a ...
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| Pomeranian Puppy | 6/6/2006 |
Q: We have a new Pomeranian and he does not have a fluffy coat. His hair is pretty thin and scruffy. ...
A: Wow you really got a nice puppy at the shelter! I have never owned a Pom, so I'm really not sure ...
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| Picking out maltipoo...Did I goof?????? | 6/5/2006 |
Q: ...... I am just wondering if I did the wrong thing???? We went to look at maltipoos last week ...
A: No, I dont' think you goofed. If you are wanting a very small dog, then getting the runt is a good ...
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| my dog doesnt wanna feed puppies. | 6/5/2006 |
Q: .....she refuses to feed them.
A: I am not a breeder, so I went online to find some answers for you. The puppies must eat or they will ...
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| Goose Poop | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I have two miniature schnauzers 7 months and 8 months old. My husband and I enjoy an active ...
A: The main reason why I think you probably should not let this happen, is that they can get parasites ...
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| mini-Dachsund prengnancy | 6/5/2006 |
Q: My mini-Dachsund went into heat we don't know how long she was in heat we (my husband and me) seen ...
A: Are you sure she is pregnant? Do you have a male in your house? The reason I ask, is that many ...
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| Problem with Pee! | 6/4/2006 |
Q: My 5 year old yorkie was never trained properly in the beginning, given too much freedom too soon. ...
A: That's really good that he tells you when he wants to go oustside, so I'm a bit confused, is he not ...
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| pregnant | 6/3/2006 |
Q: what time of year do dogs have puppies?
A: Any time of the year! It depends on when a dog is bred. Females come into heat every six months. ...
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| Feeding my new pupy | 6/3/2006 |
Q: We just got a Jack Russell Terrier yesterday. She is so sweet and is doing well with the potty ...
A: Sometimes the stress of being taken away from the mother, and a new environment will cause a pup to ...
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| pregnancy | 6/2/2006 |
Q: Our mini dacshund, Maybelline, is 8 months old and just went through her first heat. We have ...
A: What should you do? Get ready to have a blast with a litter of Doxies! LOL! It will be 63 days ...
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| Sudden Aggression | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old Golden. We have always trained him that, when eating, he cannot start ...
A: Gee, I wonder why he changed so suddenly? Is there a new pet in the house? That would cause him to ...
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| kennel training | 6/2/2006 |
Q: i have a beagle that is about 6 1/2 months old. we decided to place him in a kennel @ night and ...
A: Sorry, you may get an automatic reply from me stating it is outside my expertise. I hit the wrong ...
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| in heat | 6/1/2006 |
Q: My baby Mercedes is a 3 pound yorkie and is the best thing in my life. Anyways I took her to the vet ...
A: I would suggest having her spayed. If she has any kind of ovarian/uterus problems, then having her ...
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| Chihuahua stomach problem | 6/1/2006 |
Q: We just adopted a chihuahua. He will be 2 in July. He was fine up until last night when he was ...
A: Did you just bring him home? If so, then Yes, he is probably adjusting to his new home. If he is ...
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| pomeranian cough/asthma | 5/31/2006 |
Q: i have a 4 year old pomeranian. yesterday, after she came back from our backyard, she was kinda weak ...
A: Yes, it is possible, but there is no way that I can say that is for sure why your little pom is ...
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| Dog Behavior - licking my mouth all the time! | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I have two Italian Greyhounds which are always excited when I sit down on the couch to cuddle and ...
A: Oh, I just love Italian Greyhounds! I used to own one some years back. I love the breed, but I ...
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| Toy Rat terrior leg hurts | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I have a toy rat terrior. He is 3 yrs old and about 9lbs. Last night he went to bed fine and when ...
A: Sorry to tell you, but he really needs veterinary attention. You might be able to relieve some of ...
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| sick dog | 5/30/2006 |
Q: i have a 10 month old american bulldog. she all of a sudden got sick, vomiting , not eating, some ...
A: I really think you need to tkae her to see a vet. These are symptoms of Parvo. I'm not saying that ...
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| Issue regarding pomeranians... | 5/29/2006 |
Q: I just got a pomeranian puppy. She is 10 weeks old and about 2 1/2 pounds. I've never owned a toy ...
A: A trachea collapses when extreme pressure causes the cartilage in the trachea to develop defects. ...
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| doggie with bugs | 5/29/2006 |
Q: Have a small dog, 8-9 years old. Looking for something to get the bugs off him. He hangs around in ...
A: The very BEST thing I have found to get rid of fleas is Frontline. I do not know of anything ...
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| my dogs eye | 5/29/2006 |
Q: I have a yorkie and bought her that dry shampoo powder,I think she got it in her eye and I dont ...
A: You probably need to rinse her eye with water as much as you can, but I know she will fight you on ...
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| LICKING/CHEWING PAWS | 5/28/2006 |
Q: MY FOUR-YEAR-OLD MALE LABRADOR IS CONSTANTLY LICKING HIS PAWS AND SCRATCHING HIS FACE. MY VET ...
A: Yes, Benadryl might be the answer here. I have typed a thing or two about Benadryl that I will copy ...
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| Cushings | 5/27/2006 |
Q: The Vet thinks that my Bichon Frise has Cushings. He is going to test him for it next week. If in ...
A: I am so sorry that your little Bichon Frise is sick. I know that is hard on him and YOU. Since I ...
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| Kennel Cough | 5/27/2006 |
Q: Recently all three of my dogs got Kennel Cough, two got better, but my Rat Terrier is not eating, ...
A: You need to take her back to your vet or at least call and let them know that she cannot hold down ...
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| Shedding | 5/26/2006 |
Q: I have an 8 month old Pug/Mutt mix. Since March she has been shedding excessivly non stop. She is ...
A: It does seem like your little dog is shedding excessively. I have to be honest, I don't know what ...
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| Incontinence after anal sacs removed | 5/25/2006 |
Q: I have an 8 yr old male lab who has had severe problems with his anal sac throughout the years...but ...
A: I'm sorry, but I really do not know what to tell you. It sounds like either the tumor , or the ...
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| are pig ears (treats) safe? | 5/25/2006 |
Q: my mother-in-law bought a package of Ol Roys smoked Pig Ears for the dogs. (8 year old chihuaha, 10 ...
A: I answered this question last night, but for some reason I still show it "unanswered", so if this is ...
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| My shih tzu | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I have shih tzu dog and she is two years old. During the day when I am at work and at bedtime I have ...
A: If going in the cage is something new, then you should have her checked for a kidney infection. ...
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| Separation Anxiety | 5/24/2006 |
Q: We recently adopted a Shiba Inu/Chow cross from a rescue shelter. She had been dumped by her ...
A: First, I commend you for adopting! There are so many dogs out there that need homes, that is really ...
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| New Born Puppy | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 week old Douge De Bordeaux, unfortunately her mother was put done so I am now hand ...
A: Bless you for taking care of that little puppy! Yes, the black stools are normal. The puppy may be ...
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| Behavior | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I have a seven month old purebred St. Bernard male. Even when he was younger, he liked to walk ...
A: I can't say for sure, but it sounds like a type of brain damage or maybe even a mild retardation. ...
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| Discharge during labor | 5/22/2006 |
Q: Is it normal for a chihuahua to discharge greenish-black-brown liquid for over 24 hours prior to ...
A: Cheyenne, Take her to a vet. If there is a dead puppy stuck in the birth canal, it could kill your ...
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| discharge | 5/21/2006 |
Q: sorry to bother you again but do you know what causes this?
A: No problem at all. This is called "smegma" and is a lubricant found in dogs that have not been ...
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| diet | 5/21/2006 |
Q: I have an eight year old Chinese Crested Powderpuff who is about ten pounds overweight. I need help ...
A: It will be hard to get him to change the type of food he eats, so I completely understand why he ...
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| swelling | 5/21/2006 |
Q: I have an 11 month old Doberman that has swelling of the right side of her face and diarrhea. I ...
A: It sounds like your Doberman may have been stung, although this is only a guess. It could have been ...
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| Samoyed dogs | 5/18/2006 |
Q: We have a Samoyed Bitch and recently she has been vommitting and bringing up blood in her vommit. ...
A: Yes, dogs can get stomach ulcers, but I doubt that is the problem. You really need to take her to a ...
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| chewing foot | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I have a 7 year old Chinese Crested Powder Puff and he has just started chewing his back paw. It is ...
A: This may be a medical problem such as fungus that will need meds to clear up. If it's just a bad ...
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| dachshunds throwing up | 5/17/2006 |
Q: My two dachshunds have been vomiting lately...once or twice yesterday and today and the day before. ...
A: Sometimes dogs have an upset stomach, much like we do. A little vomiting is nothing to worry about ...
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| my dogs safety | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I have a 5 month old shih-tzu i got for x-mas and my ex moved in and has a older outside dog as ...
A: YES, the outside dog is most certainly bringing in the fleas and ticks. The best thing I have found ...
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| ailing peek a poo | 5/16/2006 |
Q: For the fourth time in about a 2 year span, my peek a poo, Peaches is hiding under my bed. Ive had ...
A: Is there a possibility that someone or something could have harmed Peaches while you were gone? It ...
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| Italian Greyhound | 5/16/2006 |
Q: We have an Italian Greyhound who just turned 3 in February. When I woke up yesterday morning, he was ...
A: I used to have an IG and just loved her! The only problem was, no matter how hard I tried, I could ...
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| DIARRHEA | 5/15/2006 |
Q: my yorkie has diarrhea. She woke up this morning,stool was formed first then it was runny. When I ...
A: You can give her 1/2-1 cc of kaopectate if you have some on hand. Cottage cheese is also good for ...
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| dalmation | 5/14/2006 |
Q: My Question Is, Why Does My Dog When He's Sleeping He Will On Occasion Start To Whimper And With ...
A: My guess would be is that he is dreaming. I don't know why it has just started in the last 6 months ...
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| Eye Bump | 5/10/2006 |
Q: I have noticed a bump/growth on the white of my dogs eye. It is to the outside of the eye, not the ...
A: It's really hard to say, since I can't see it. Could she have been hitten or had something poke her ...
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| fruits for pomeranians | 5/10/2006 |
Q: becky i feed my 1.5 year old pom kibbles once a day. i also give her small treats a couple of times ...
A: Maybe I'm just not "in the know" but I didn't realize that any kind of fruit was bad for dogs. I ...
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| older dog becoming aggressive | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I have a nine year old male boxer. He is neutered. About a year and a half ago our female boxer ...
A: You have some very valid concerns. Please make sure your dog has his rabies vaccine. If he should ...
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| Red Mange Treatments | 5/8/2006 |
Q: My 8 month lab puppy was diagnosed with Red Mange yesterday at an emergency clinic. They shaved the ...
A: It's so confusing when you get so many different opinions. The thing is, you definitly need to dip ...
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| Chesapeake Bay Retriver goiing potty in the house. | 5/8/2006 |
Q: She get lots of attention and we play with her all the time she is walked on a daily basis once in ...
A: I will start with the shedding problem. The only thing you can really do is get a good brush and ...
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| My dog is sick | 5/8/2006 |
Q: I have a little Chihuahua he is 6 months old today after returning in from my front yard he became ...
A: There are numerous things this could be and since I am not a veterinarian, I don't want to guess. ...
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| German Shepard leg hurts | 5/7/2006 |
Q: My German Shepard is 2 years old. THis morning he was running and jumping as ususal, but in the ...
A: Since I can't see your dog or feel the leg, then I can only guess. Yes, it is very possible that he ...
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| my Beagle | 5/7/2006 |
Q: I have afemale beagle. She is 3 years old. I also have her brother. Well neither have been fixed ...
A: Yes, she probably is pregnant. The puppies could have problems, but may not. It's hard to say. ...
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| good dog for elderly mother | 5/7/2006 |
Q: My family loves dogs and have owned various dogs our entire life. My mother is 81 years old and ...
A: I think it is very wise of you and your family to think about getting your mother another companion. ...
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| Housebreaking | 5/6/2006 |
Q: I have only had one untrainable dog when it comes to housebreaking. The dog in question was a ...
A: Yes, you certainly had two major problems! The best thing I have found for dogs that eat their ...
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| Chi puppy in heat | 5/4/2006 |
Q: Well I have a 4 month old chihuahua mix female pup in heat. She is the puppy of a rescued dog who ...
A: Kelly, Four months is very unusual for a dog to come into season. I would wait at least one more ...
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| housetraining | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I have a 21 month old silky terrier that is 6 pounds. She urinates and poops where ever she ...
A: I know what you mean, my dogs are all so spoiled. They bark at everything and I can't seem to get a ...
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| 9 month old Chihuahua | 5/3/2006 |
Q: My Vet said my new Chi, 9 months old has a baby tooth that has not come out and it is slightly ...
A: I don't see anything wrong with helping it along. Give her some hard things to chew on, like chew ...
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| Paper/LitterBox Training | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I've had my 10 week old cockapoo for just a few days now and (so far) things are going very well. ...
A: Tara, Your concern is what most people would LOVE! LOL I really think as long as she is eating, ...
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| sleep aids and dogs | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I have a terrier chisuahua mix who is suddenly opposed to having his nails clipped. He needs them ...
A: Mindy, It is very dangerous to give over the counter meds to dogs without veterinary supervision. ...
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| Bump on my dog | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I have a shih tzu, he got groomed Sat. Today, I noticed a bump (bubbly looking with red inside it) ...
A: You mentioned he was groomed, so I wonder if it's a razor burn. The thing is, those usually are ...
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| Chinese Crested | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I have two Chinese Cresteds and haven't had any problems with their health until recently. My male ...
A: That's really something, three breaking so close together. I really don't know what to tell you as I ...
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| dog hurt leg | 4/29/2006 |
Q: My 10 yr old Austrailian Shepherd seems to have twisted his leg and was limping yesterday, but today ...
A: Mark, It might be broken. I think you probably should take him to a vet. If you let it go, he may ...
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| possibly purchasing a silky/yorkie mix | 4/25/2006 |
Q: My boss recently bought a silky/yorkie mix pup but he found out he is allergic and he wants me to ...
A: I guess you saw in my profile, that I have a yorkie/silky mix. I absolutely LOVE my little ...
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| dog medical | 4/24/2006 |
Q: My great Dane seven years old has begun making excessive salavia. Is it a sign of a coming problem. ...
A: You don't say how long your dog has been doing this. It may not be anything but there is an article ...
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| Diet | 4/23/2006 |
Q: I have a chihuahua, and would like to know what foods are good for him.(Not his usual diet) For ...
A: I don't see anything wrong with using cheese as a training tool. Just don't overdo it. You can ...
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| 18 month old gsd bitch called leia | 4/23/2006 |
Q: i have 2 things that i would really like 2 know. the first questions is why is my 18 mnth old ...
A: I don't think the grey beard and mustache has anything to do with your dog chasing its tail. It is ...
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| arthritis? | 4/22/2006 |
Q: Our 55 lb. nicely structured (not fat) dog is generally normal considering his age of 15. About a ...
A: I can't say for sure, but two options come to mind. One, is that he may be having a minor seizure ...
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| Welps on my Chihuahua | 4/22/2006 |
Q: My 1 year old female chihuahua has welps (swollen bumps) on her hind quarters and on the sides of ...
A: I honestly cannot say for sure, but since you say it comes and goes, it sounds like a type of ...
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| 12 week old puppy | 4/22/2006 |
Q: just got her and was at vet 5 days ago, every thing ok. but we have noticed that when she pees ...
A: Female dogs will have a minor discharge from time to time, so I really doubt it is anything to be ...
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| Our dogs health | 4/21/2006 |
Q: We have an english pointer that is 5 years old. A few days ago we saw her dragging her butt across ...
A: There could be several things that could be wrong with your pointer. When you said that she was ...
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| dogs skin | 4/20/2006 |
Q: I was playing with my dog (pomapoo mix) and i came across a small white bump on her skin. It looks ...
A: I'm not sure, but it sounds like a small cyst. You can leave it be and watch it, if you want. If it ...
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| What breed? | 4/18/2006 |
Q: I recently had to put my dog who i had for 15 yrs to sleep.....She was a mixed dog...She was half ...
A: I am so sorry for your loss. I would be glad to look. I can't promise anything, but I would be ...
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| Rat Terrier itching | 4/16/2006 |
Q: My rat terrier seems to be scratching all of the time. He does not have fleas since he is treated ...
A: If you are positively sure that he has no fleas, and with advantage, he most likely does not... then ...
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| Concerned about Crested | 4/16/2006 |
Q: I am concerned about my Chinese Crested and am wondering if you can help (the vets in my area are ...
A: This is a hard one. The only time that my dogs "lose their color" is in the winter, when they don't ...
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| housetraining crested/possible uti | 4/13/2006 |
Q: i see that you have a couple of the chinese cresteds, so i thought i could ask you a couple ...
A: Male dogs tend to mark their territory. This is not so much an urge to pee, as it is to "mark". ...
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| Yorkie & Terrior mix | 4/12/2006 |
Q: I have a two year old male neutered yorkie (9 pds)who went with me everywhere when he was a baby. He ...
A: Yes, you have a little jealousy going on there. It happens! I have a chinese crested female that ...
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| My 4 1/2 yr old cocker spaniel... | 4/12/2006 |
Q: My 4 1/2 yr old cocker spaniel has recently lost the hair around her left eye. The eye appears to ...
A: Could she have injured her eye? The hair loss and red eye sound like a recent injury. I would keep ...
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| shitzu | 4/6/2006 |
Q: We have a one year old male shitzu that was just give to us. The problem ishe is losing or has lost ...
A: If you are sure this is hair loss and not a hair trim,then you need to consider parasites. It may ...
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| Chinese Crested Skin Care | 4/4/2006 |
Q: I have a hairless Chinese Crested, a litle girl around 9 months old and she is having skin problems. ...
A: You just caught me before going to bed, so I will be happy to help you, I hope! My male Crested has ...
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| RASH ON CHIHUAHUA | 4/4/2006 |
Q: ABOUT A WEEK AGO MY CHIHUAHUA DEVELOPED A RASH ON HER FEET AND STOMACH. I BOUGHT SULFADINE AND ...
A: That poor little thing, I bet it was the fertilizer that did that to her since it is on her feet and ...
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| chihuahua | 4/1/2006 |
Q: i was wondering once my chihuahu is an adult if there is any risks in making him a stud ...
A: Are you the same "Jess" that I just sent housebreaking tips to? Dogs cannot pick up STD's so you ...
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| my chihuahua puppy | 4/1/2006 |
Q: i just bought my first puppy, a chihuahua last month. i came across your website and hoped you ...
A: My apologies to you! I DID answer this question, but for some reason it didn't go through! All ...
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| Chihuahua ripped her dew claw off | 3/31/2006 |
Q: My 9 year old chihuahua ripped off one of her front dew claws this morning. It bled, but not much ...
A: I don't see the need to take her to a vet because I doubt they will do anything except look at it ...
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| chihuahua's dew claw ripped off | 3/31/2006 |
Q: My 9 year old chihuahua ripped off one of her front dew claws this morning. It bled, but not much ...
A: I don't know what happened! I answered this question the same day you sent it, and for some reason ...
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| cavalier king charles..mvd | 3/25/2006 |
Q: "I am in Britain and have been looking for a cavalier pup for weeks. It seems here in Britain, ...
A: I think you are wise to wait until you find a breeder who has screened her dogs against MVD. From ...
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| Skin care | 3/22/2006 |
Q: I have a 10 yr. old gold shih-tzu. He is relatively good health but is scratching and biting at ...
A: I would buy a good medicated shampoo. It could be people or dog brand, as long as it says medicated. ...
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| puppy potty training | 3/16/2006 |
Q: I am planning on a new puppy in the first of May but one thing has changed since my last puppy... I ...
A: You might be able to! It depends on how diligent you are in your training, and how smart your dog ...
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| yorkie problem | 3/14/2006 |
Q: I have a 5 year yorkie has has been great until recently. Over the last year i've noticed his ...
A: You may get this reply twice, sorry if you do. I answered you earlier, but when I went to "send" it, ...
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| Chihuahua Vomiting | 3/12/2006 |
Q: Becky, I have a 7 year old Chihuahua who has a problem. She keeps voimiting & seems to have ...
A: I'm not sure what to think of this. If she continues to vomit after every meal, then I would wonder ...
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| Chihauhuas | 3/10/2006 |
Q: I was just checking in to say I have found amny good breeders of chihuahuas near by and will have a ...
A: Here is the link: http://www.geocities.com/the_pets_of_our_lives/index.html be sure and sign my ...
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| Chihuahua's | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I was wondering when you say they are yappers and your bark alot(no way I can get a yappy dog to ...
A: Tara, Mine bark at everything but I wouldn't consider it high pitched. The size of your pup really ...
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| Chihuahua's | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I am wanting to get a female chihuahua puppy in the future(I have two dogs now... one large and one ...
A: Yes, most chihuahuas are yappers! But you can train him/her not to bark. I have a friend with the ...
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| dog problem | 3/6/2006 |
Q: I have a serious problem with my dog who starts to bark exactly at 6am EVERY morning until we go ...
A: Well, guess what? I have the same problem with my little yorki-silky terrier. She does NOT like it ...
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| Hi Becky,
I have a 5 month... | 2/28/2006 |
Q: I have a 5 month old male shitzu "Bear". He is a very energetic puppy. We to have a 4 yr old lab, ...
A: It sounds like some kind of seizer to me. I don't really know that for sure, but what you are ...
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| cold shaved dog | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I just got my shih-tzu groomed/shaved down because he was so matted. Now I notice him shivering all ...
A: Yes, I would wait for warmer weather before shaving him again. It would be like you going outside ...
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| Boxers ears | 2/25/2006 |
Q: Max is a 2 1/2 yr old boxer male that we purchased as a puppie from a local breeder. About 6 months ...
A: Yeah, and if she trims THAT ear, then she would have to trim the other ear too! That would be my ...
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| shi tzu | 2/21/2006 |
Q: I took my dog to a groomer. The groomer said she needed to shave him to take out his knots. Since ...
A: J.P. I think I would do some investigating here. If this happened right after the grooming, there ...
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| itchy skin | 2/20/2006 |
Q: I have a West Highland White Terrier. He is 4 months old. They tend to have dry skin. He is itching ...
A: When I worked for vets, we used to use a good medicated shampoo, leave it on the dog about 20 min, ...
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| Chinese Crested Products and Food Brands | 2/18/2006 |
Q: We recently became owners of a beautiful Chinese Crested hairless. I have purchased two Chinese ...
A: Aren't cresteds great? I just love mine. I have two hairless and one powder puff. You can see mine ...
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| White Pupillary Reflex in Photos | 2/18/2006 |
Q: We have a 5 yr. old dog named Mickey who we rescued from the Humane Society when he was about 4 mos. ...
A: It sounds like you have a really nice dog. I can tell you love him very much. Honestly, I really ...
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| Chihuahua | 2/15/2006 |
Q: I have a very old Chihuahua who receintly has gotten a weird looking crust on her nose. Her nose is ...
A: This really doesn't sound very good. I think, because your dog is elderly, that you definetley need ...
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| 15 year old female dog | 2/14/2006 |
Q: My 15 year old dog (mixed lab.) has been restless and panting and pacing the floors, she acts like ...
A: Are you sure she's not pregnant? That is exactly how a dog acts when it's getting ready to have ...
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| Shitzu dogs | 2/13/2006 |
Q: Are shitzus prone to geeting tumor like lumps on their bodyies??? If so are they usually cancer or ...
A: No, Shih-Tzus are not especially prone to tumors. If your dog has lumps and/or cysts though, they ...
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| older dog wets inside now | 2/10/2006 |
Q: Our ShiTzu (probably--is a rescue dog) is about 6 years old and over the last few months has been ...
A: Sorry to take so long to get back to you, but I just got home from work. Here's the best tips I can ...
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| Dog slobber smell | 2/9/2006 |
Q: Why does it happen and what can I do about my dogs slobbering problem. He is supposed to be a ...
A: You don't say what breed of dog you have, but some breeds are more prone to this than others. I ...
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| Maltese | 2/7/2006 |
Q: i have a 4yr old Maltese called Holly. She is very spoilt, loved and very well cared for. But i have ...
A: Usually this is a bad habit, kinda like a human who bites his/her fingernails. It's compulsive and ...
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| Help! Chihuahua Info | 2/6/2006 |
Q: I am getting a chi pup in a week. I would like to know how to safely pick my puppy and how can I ...
A: Chihuahuas are such sweet little dogs. I just love them! In choosing your new puppy, make sure that ...
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| my mixed dog's eyes | 2/5/2006 |
Q: I have a mixed puppy, Husky/Lab, of 10months. His eyes are two different shades of the same colour; ...
A: I really doubt that it is anything to be concerned with. You could try testing him... see if he ...
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| Our Boston's recent poop accidents. | 2/5/2006 |
Q: Our Boston Terrier is 11 months old. After about 6 months, it seemed as though she was potty ...
A: That ringing a bell thing is really cute I bet! Honestly, I think you are already doing the right ...
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| Yorkie/Silky | 2/5/2006 |
Q: I am interested in purchasing a yorkie/silky mix to become a housepet for my family. I have two ...
A: My little Kipper is a yorki/silky mix. Do you know of someone that has puppies? The reason I ask, ...
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| My Chi Hurts | 2/3/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Hi Again Becky: Yes, I've only been in the Smokeys when I was a kid, but- ...
A: No, this doesn't go onto a message board. It's a free help site called ALL Experts, or Ask the ...
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| My Chi Hurts | 2/2/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Hi Becky Thanks so much for your response. Hey- I was in Tennessee at ...
A: I'm in Knoxville, which is East Tn,your brothers are in the western part of the state. There's a big ...
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| My Chi Hurts | 2/2/2006 |
Q: I have a three year old male chihuahua that I had adopted from my cousin last May. I was worried at ...
A: gee, I don't think I'm going to be much help. I don't know for certain, but it sounds to me like it ...
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| lump on puppy's tummy | 1/28/2006 |
Q: We went and got a puppy yesterday shes shitzu/dashund mix,very small,shes 2 mos old.We drove for 2 ...
A: First, I will answer your question about the "lump". This sounds like it is an umbilical hernia , ...
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| water | 1/24/2006 |
Q: ..I have a 5lb.Yorkie that has just undergone surgery for a uterus infection. Now she won't eat or ...
A: This isn't good as small breed dogs MUST eat or they will get low blood sugar causing some major ...
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| rawhide | 1/19/2006 |
Q: I have heard that raw hide bones are difficult for dogs to digest and I rarely give them to my dogs ...
A: Most rawhide bones are ok to give to your dog just make sure you throw away the small pieces rather ...
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| shedding dog | 1/18/2006 |
Q: i have the biggest breed in chihhuahua. since i have had him as a baby he has always shed. he sheds ...
A: Shedding is a natural way for a dog to replace old hair with new hair growth. There is nothing you ...
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| Nail Disorder | 1/16/2006 |
Q: Our rottweiler has started licking and chewing one of her hind feet. She seems to have hollowed out ...
A: I have never heard of a dog that has done this! This could be the result of several different ...
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| Shitzu puppies? | 1/16/2006 |
Q: I have three dogs two males, a golden retriver and a shitzu, and one female, a shitzu. We breed the ...
A: At about three to four weeks, you can start givng them a little food. Sprinkle a little bit of ...
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| dog urinating on rug | 1/10/2006 |
Q: We have had her since she was 8 weeks old. She was housebroken very easily. That is until recently. ...
A: You can train her not to urinate inside, it just takes patience. First, you MUST get rid of the ...
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| help me!!!!! | 1/2/2006 |
Q: Im really in trouble, my father wants to get rid of my dog(female doberman), somoene told him that ...
A: I don't think it is at all dangerous to keep a dog in your home. As a matter of fact, I have SIX in ...
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| Dog breed question | 1/1/2006 |
Q: I have a question about my dog. We were told this dog was a black lab and red heeler mix. To me, he ...
A: I can see why you think he may have some German Shepherd in him, I can see that too, but his face is ...
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| new yorkie | 12/31/2005 |
Q: He is doing extremely well and is going outside. It s kind of funny he is like a baby he gets up ...
A: It sounds like he is doing great on his housebreaking! I know it's a pain to get up, but eventually ...
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| Chihuahua | 12/27/2005 |
Q: My 3 year old ,Lucy, has developed a dark color on her stomach and in the bend of her paws that has ...
A: I wish I could help you , but I have no idea what that could be! Have you ruled out bruises? I ...
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| Shih Tzu Terminal Cancer ( Cushings) | 12/15/2005 |
Q: How will I know when she is ready to pass. She is on a full dose of Lysodren for the second time. ...
A: Sandi, When your little dog can no longer eat, drink, or get up and go "potty".. then it's time. ...
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| RABIES VACCINE | 12/14/2005 |
Q: I own a Pom. She is fifteen years old. My wife and I live in an apartment and we are not allowed to ...
A: WOW you really have done a good job hiding her! That just cracks me up that you took her out in a ...
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| Dog skin bump - maybe parasite? | 12/13/2005 |
Q: My Dachshund has a small, hard little bump on the fur near her left hip. It's like a tiny white pea ...
A: I'm not sure what that could be! I would make her sit still and try to remove it. I doubt it's a ...
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| chinese crested ringworm | 12/11/2005 |
Q: My hairless chinese crested, Franklin, was diagnosed with ringworm a couple of weeks ago. Is there ...
A: How bad is the ringworm? Is it just one place, or all over? You can kill ringworm with household ...
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| length of a yorkie | 12/8/2005 |
Q: We just bought a Yorkie from a local pet store which we have used before. He is 7 mths old. The ...
A: I really have no idea at 7 months. I have a yorkie/silky terrier mix and from the base of her neck ...
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| parts of dog poop is white on the outside | 12/1/2005 |
Q: i have a teacup sized maltese. wondering if you can tell me what it means when parts of her poop is ...
A: I have to be honest with you, I really do not know the answer to your "poop" question. Regarding ...
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| yorkie/silky mix | 11/28/2005 |
Q: I have an opportunity to buy a female silky. I breed Yorkies and was wondering if a silky and ...
A: I personally don't believe in mixing the breeds up, as it takes away from both breeds by doing that. ...
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| Dogs cheeks are swollen.. | 11/26/2005 |
Q: We noticed that our dogs cheek was swollen this morning, gave him some benedryl, and the swelling ...
A: There's a couple of things that come to mind on this. He could have gotten stung by a bee in the ...
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| I am looking for a small dog... | 11/24/2005 |
Q: I am looking for a small dog that is easy to train, friendly, and on the quiet side. I do not want a ...
A: I think a poodle would be a good pet for you. They are extremely smart dogs and not hyper, however ...
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| Senior Dog- Urination issues | 11/16/2005 |
Q: I have a 12 year old dachshund that I love dearly. He has always been a healthy dog until the last ...
A: Kelly, If he does this only when your boyfriend is around, then I think it is a psychological ...
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| face | 11/14/2005 |
Q: My 9 yr. old dog's face became very puffy about a week ago and has not gone down. What could it be?
A: There are numerous reasons that a dogs face would be "puffy". He could have been stung by a bee. ...
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| Cairn Terrier health | 11/12/2005 |
Q: My friend has a full bread Cairen terrier puppy, and he had to put him to sleep because of kidney ...
A: Your friend's dog probably had a genetic birth defect. I have not heard of this being a common ...
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| 2 year old dog shots | 11/9/2005 |
Q: I know this is not your expertise, but any help and information I would appreciate. I have a 2 year ...
A: I just love Papillons! I bet she is adorable. You don't have to worry. You were lucky to have had ...
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| fleas on a husky/shephard mix | 10/31/2005 |
Q: We have a siberian husky/german shephard mix who has fleas. we've bathed him twice, put a flea ...
A: Frontline is an excellent product. Make sure all of your pets are dosed with it, even if already ...
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| what is going on | 10/30/2005 |
Q: I HAVE A DOBERMAN FEMALE.SHE IS ABOUT 1 1/2. SHE IS AN INSIDE DOG AND WE HAVE A FENCED YARD.I ...
A: Kelly, If you are positive that she has not been bred.......then it sounds like she is going through ...
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| bump on nose | 10/28/2005 |
Q: i have a 3 month old pitbull that i have rescued from a shelter and just noticed she has like a ...
A: I doubt the food has anything to do with it. I would watch it closely, and if it changes color or ...
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| Sudden urinating on everything | 10/25/2005 |
Q: I have a three year old chihauhau that all of a sudden has started urinating on everything. ...
A: Has he been neutered? Male dogs will "mark" their territory. It's not that he has to urinate, it's ...
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| Loose Teeth | 10/25/2005 |
Q: My Shih Tzu has very loose lower canine teeth. They were loose when I got her from the Humane ...
A: If I were you, I would let nature take its course and if they fall out, then they fall out. You can ...
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| Obesity problem | 10/24/2005 |
Q: I have a little chic-shitzu, who seems to be gaining weight so easily and she hasn't been eating too ...
A: Is this something new? I don't know what the weight gain could be from , if it is something that ...
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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: You certainly do have a problem here. He may be good with a cat that is part of the household, but ...
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| refusing to walk | 10/17/2005 |
Q: after we have taken our 1 year old jack russle for a walk twice in the last four days he refusses to ...
A: Amanda, I really have no idea, but if it continues I would definetly have him looked at by a ...
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| chihuahuas | 10/15/2005 |
Q: I am interested in buying a chihuahua puppy. My only reservation is that I've heard they are really ...
A: I just love the chihuahua breed! There are exceptions, but yes, most of these little dogs love ...
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| Dog Health | 10/14/2005 |
Q: I have a 6-year-old Lab Mix whom I got from the animal shelter when he was about 2 1/2. Lately, he ...
A: Mary, I think you need to take him to a vet. There are different reasons that dogs will drink a lot ...
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| 2 female littermates | 10/13/2005 |
Q: I have bought 2 little mixed females Chi/Poms that are now 12 weeks old. They are doing great but ...
A: . No need to worry, they will be fine! What you are experiencing is mostly play that sometimes ...
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| Lab bitch | 10/12/2005 |
Q: Have a bout with Fleas used the med that is put on back .That seamed to make her skin very red and ...
A: Harold, She may be allergic to the type of flea med you used. She could be allergic to the dog ...
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| crested ears?? | 9/30/2005 |
Q: ) I have a wonderful chinese crested, she is a powderpuff. I was wondering if you know how old is ...
A: I just love Chinese Cresteds! I have two hairless and one powderpuff. I got my powerpuff when she ...
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| Vaccinations for dogs | 9/15/2005 |
Q: I'm adopting an 8 pound neutered chihuahua / terrier mix about 1-2 years old, in very good general ...
A: The rabies and the 5 in 1 vaccine need to be given every year. The one for kennel cough is really ...
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| health | 9/11/2005 |
Q: I have a male desexed Siberian huski and was wondering whether you know the types of tests that I ...
A: I can tell that you love your dog very much. There are tests that can be run, such as bloodwork that ...
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| Dog not urinating | 9/10/2005 |
Q: I have a 10 year old Australian Kelpie bitch in what I would say was great health. She eats well, ...
A: Yes, I think you need to take her to the vet. It sounds like she may have or may be developing a ...
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| Toy Fox Terrier question | 9/8/2005 |
Q: I am so glad I found this site - I have so many questions for you... My husband and I recently ...
A: I am always so happy to hear when someone gives a dog or cat from the SPCA a home! It sounds like ...
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| pepper spray | 8/23/2005 |
Q: My dog Sparky just got sprayed with pepper spray by the gas man. He said to rinse the eyes with ...
A: Awww, that poor little thing! He must have been trying to bite the meter man! I really don't ...
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| Scratching | 8/17/2005 |
Q: I have a Terrier/Poodle, he is 8 months old. He does a lot of scratching. It seems like it is ...
A: If you are positive that it's not fleas, then it he could have allergies. If he is on Frontline, ...
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| Puppy Vomiting | 8/15/2005 |
Q: I have a Jack Russell bitch and she has 8 pups. They are all healthy and are all of much the same ...
A: Oh my, 8 puppies! I bet they are adorable too! I would keep a close eye on the vomiting puppy. ...
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| Trainging | 8/10/2005 |
Q: I have a Long Hair Chihuahua and I can't seem to house break her. I have scolded her on many ...
A: chihuahuas are very smart little dogs, but you have to show them who is boss! lol I found this ...
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| Dog staying under the bed. | 8/9/2005 |
Q: I have a 10 year old Yorkiepoo. He is normally nervous and high strung. In the past two weeks, there ...
A: Something is definetly wrong. I think you should take him to a vet. He has either been injured or ...
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| female dog in heat and dog missing hair | 7/31/2005 |
Q: i have a female maltese who will be six months on the 10 of august. she is not fixed yet( for ...
A: The most obvious thing that a dog will do when coming into heat, is lick themselves alot. Her vulva ...
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| beagle pups | 7/31/2005 |
Q: i have just got 2 female beagle pups. the owner said he wormed them. they are six weeks old and ...
A: Yes, if the puppies were just de-wormed, then you are seeing the expulsion of live worms. What you ...
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| Nodules around mammary glands | 7/30/2005 |
Q: I am German Shorthaired Pointer breeder and have a bitch who whelped healthy pups on May 27th. She ...
A: I don't think you really need to worry about these tumors, but they will probably have to be ...
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| dog illness | 7/30/2005 |
Q: lathargic and drowsy, he has had episode's like these before... I was giving him a multi-vitamin ...
A: I just love whippets! I once owned an Italian Greyhound myself, very sweet dogs. You didn't ...
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| old age and nutrition | 7/26/2005 |
Q: Do you know if it is better to feed an older dog soft or hard food? Do you know if there are any ...
A: I feed all of my dogs dry dog food. It's good for their teeth. The only way I would feed the ...
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| SICK DOG | 7/24/2005 |
Q: I HAVE SICK DOG I BEEN TOLD BY THE VET THAT SHE HAS KIDNEY PROBLEM AND HE SAID THERE NOTHING HE ...
A: If she is in kidney failure, then there is nothing you can do ,unfortunately, except a kidney ...
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| fleas and itching | 7/24/2005 |
Q: We have to dogs. 1 is a chihuahua, male about 5years old, the other is a mix doberman,female about 7 ...
A: The problem with fleas is that if you do not get rid of them in the yard and house, your dogs will ...
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| Bitting and barking at supper | 7/19/2005 |
Q: I have a rescue dog who is 3 years old. He is neutered.He loves people except my husband. He will ...
A: Yes, Jamie definetly has a few problems! I am so happy that you and your husband have taken him in ...
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| Eating | 7/17/2005 |
Q: You have helped me before and I am hoping you can again. I have two maltese, Casper had surgery for ...
A: I'm not sure why U/D wouldn't be good for your female maltese. If I were you, I would call the ...
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| BABY TEETH | 7/17/2005 |
Q: My 7 month old Maltepoo hasn't had all of his baby teeth fall out yet. He has 3 left, the pointed ...
A: If you give your dog some hard chew toys and/or rawhide, it might help get rid of them. Many times, ...
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| hip problems | 7/14/2005 |
Q: I live in Bolivia, I donīt have access to many vets, so I need advice to know what to do. I have a ...
A: I sympathize with you, it sounds like your Boxer definetly needs veterinary care, and as you know , ...
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| surgery cost | 7/12/2005 |
Q: I live in a small community in Iowa and have been told my dog, border collie, 7 years, needs ...
A: I'm sorry, but it's been awhile since I worked for a vet, so I have no idea. I am sure it will be ...
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| adding dog # 3 | 7/6/2005 |
Q: I have spoken to you before, I have a spayed 1 1/2 year old lab weighing in at 65 pounds, I also ...
A: Yes, I remember you. I thought you were going to get another lab...lol. I love chihuahuas because ...
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| border collie knee prob. | 6/29/2005 |
Q: My 7 yr. old was diagnosed with torn ligaments behind the patella (knee cap) and is on restricted ...
A: I honestly do not know much about this type of surgery, but if tranquilizers are needed to keep her ...
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| Dog question | 6/28/2005 |
Q: Im a prospective dog owner. Im just beginning my research into what kind of dog I'd like to own. ...
A: Yes, miniature schnauzers are very nice dogs and make excellent pets. Their coat does not shed, ...
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| 7mo. Pom's Bad Behaviors | 6/27/2005 |
Q: I have three male pomeranians, and they are 12 years old, 1 year and 4 month old, and the problem ...
A: Yes, you definetly have a problem. It does sound like a marking thing, and that is very common when ...
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| broken nail.. | 6/26/2005 |
Q: my female,7 month old rott shepard mix broke her nail down by her toe.it didnt break off totally and ...
A: the nail probably needs to come off. It probably hurts because it is hangin and causing pain. If ...
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| snapping turtle bite | 6/26/2005 |
Q: i was walking with my dog chandler in a park in northwestern minnesota yesterday and he came upon a ...
A: OUCH! Poor Chandler, I bet that hurt. I don't think you need to worry about any disease being ...
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| Spay for female and Nuetered for male? | 6/25/2005 |
Q: We have a Chihuaua and a Lhaso Apso. both are very close in age. The Lhaso Apso has been nuetered. ...
A: When a dog is neutered, his testicles are removed, so it definetly "took". Most dogs pay no ...
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| uti in puppy | 6/20/2005 |
Q: I have a 10 week old cockapoo. I took her to the vet for her checkup and mentioned that she urinates ...
A: No, it's not common, but not really rare either. I'm not really sure what would cause it either, ...
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| growth on cairn terrier | 6/18/2005 |
Q: there is a growth on the belly of my fourtheen year old cairn terrier that looks like matted hair ...
A: Yes, it could be cancer, but it may not be. It may just be a cyst that is not cancerous. You will ...
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| dog sleep aids? | 6/15/2005 |
Q: i have a 4 yr. old lab that has been "whining" the last couple of nights, (intermitently). she has ...
A: There are sedatives that would make your lab sleep, but I really doubt a veterinarian would ...
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| Hello again, the borders do... | 6/10/2005 |
Q: the borders do seem to need more exercsie then the other dogs I have, I will either get a border ...
A: I don't know exactly how much exercise they need, but not near as much as a Border Collie. Border ...
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| thanks alot, well maybe i'll... | 6/10/2005 |
Q: well maybe i'll get a female then, will a female be a problem with my lab? I will of caorse need to ...
A: I think the female is your best bet, and she should get along pretty good with your lab. Normally ...
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| Hello, as you already know... | 6/10/2005 |
Q: as you already know I have a 1 1/2 year old lab and a 7 month old jack russle terrier, the lab is ...
A: If you get a male, chances are , the male dogs will eventually fight because one of them has to be ...
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| breeding dogs | 6/8/2005 |
Q: Is it wrong or can it cause problems to breed two dogs that are from different litters but have the ...
A: I wouldn't do that. It could cause some genetic abnormalities in the pups. Some could be born ...
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| adding a puppy | 6/7/2005 |
Q: I have decided to get another dog, I have a black lab (1 1/2 years old and spayed) and a jack russle ...
A: ... Yes, you definetly need to have your new puppy neutered, and you really need to have your Jack ...
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| potty training | 5/26/2005 |
Q: I need your help desperatly...I just got a puppy (2 weeks ago) who is 14 weeks old now. When I ...
A: Here is a wonderful post regarding housebreaking that gives the best information I have run across. ...
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| my ?chihuhua ? | 3/7/2005 |
Q: i am a college student and i am to be married in july. my soon to be husband and i are moving into ...
A: Please don't apologize for asking questions, that is what we are here for. First, I have to tell ...
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| yorkshire terrier | 3/3/2005 |
Q: I have 3 dogs two are boarder collie crosses rspca dogs they were neuted when a puppy. I now have ...
A: You definetly need to have him neutered. That will help a lot. He is being territorial about the ...
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| rash around eye lid | 2/28/2005 |
Q: I own an 11 month old shih tzu. I took him to the groomer today and I noticed when I took him home ...
A: This is quite common, and is known as "razor burn". It happens when the clippers overheat. The ...
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| itchy skin | 2/25/2005 |
Q: I hope you can help. I have a Shih Tzu and he is constantly scratching himself. He doesn't have ...
A: Juleigh, Hello! Some dogs are allergic to everything, even grass! It sounds like your shih-tzu ...
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| Food | 2/25/2005 |
Q: I have a Shih Tzu who turned 2 on 2/20/05. He only wants to eat people food. This has been going on ...
A: This is a bad habit that he has learned because "somebody" is giving him table food! The only way ...
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| Toy breeds | 2/24/2005 |
Q: I currently have a 16lb. male Malti-Poo and would like to get a toy anything but not a pure-bred ...
A: If you aren't intereted in a pure bred, check out the local animal shelters. You would be surprised ...
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| older dog with back leg problems | 2/23/2005 |
Q: I have a 11 year old Keeshond dog that has started to shake in the back legs, also sometimes hard to ...
A: If you have absolutely ruled out being hit by a car or any other kind of accident......... Your ...
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| fleas | 2/19/2005 |
Q: i just got a new puppy that's 5 weeks old. I can't find a soap or any tratements that would kill ...
A: the best thing I have found is Frontline. You can get it at your vet or online.....just go to a ...
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| Sickness & pets | 2/9/2005 |
Q: I'm a 37 year old female and have always had some sort of pet in my life. I was wondering if a cat ...
A: Humans cannot catch colds or viruses from cats or dogs, so you don't have to worry about that. ...
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| Training Yorkies | 1/28/2005 |
Q: I'm considering a Yorkie puppy - so adorable. I work from home, have 13 and 17 year old daughters. ...
A: I think Yorkies might be a little harder to break than some other breeds, but it's not impossible. ...
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| Vomiting | 1/24/2005 |
Q: I have a two year old male "bug" (1/2 boston, 1/2 pug). For almost two years I have been feeding ...
A: I have seen this before, and not meaning to scare you, but when a dog cannot keep anything down, it ...
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| pup cut pad | 1/11/2005 |
Q: we have two leonburger pups now at 5mos. old. brother and sister we got them from a great breeder in ...
A: Wow those are great dogs! I wouldn't worry too much, as dogs heal very quickly. Just keep a close ...
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| itching | 1/9/2005 |
Q: My bulldog is 4 1/2 yrs old. I know it's drier in the house now (we live in PA), but this year he ...
A: It sounds like your bulldog is allergic to something that he lays on. It might be carpet, or even ...
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| behavior question | 1/6/2005 |
Q: I have an an American Toy Fox Terrier about 3 months old. She didn't do well with crate training so ...
A: Your pup is still very young...I would crate train. It is the best way to housebreak a dog. I know ...
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| My Husky | 1/5/2005 |
Q: Ok, I think my husky is demented. He is obssesed with licking everything, me my other dog, the ...
A: Yes, dogs can be demented but I don't think it's quite that bad. I would ask my vet about ...
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| labrador health | 12/30/2004 |
Q: have 2 questions,we just adopted a 5 year old spayed labrador,we got here across state,but she was ...
A: Congrats on your new dog... Labs are great pets! Regarding the heartwork check, I personally, would ...
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| feeding | 12/21/2004 |
Q: Is it harmful to feed my year old lab and seven week old Jack rusell terrier nutro natural choice ...
A: I don't see any harm in feeding your dogs some canned food as long as they get dry food too. The ...
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| Terrier /Chihuahuas mix | 12/11/2004 |
Q: Becky, I have a five month old terrier/chihuahua mix(1/2 chihuahua + 1/2 terrier) from my neighbors. ...
A: Sounds like you have a little cutie there! You need to get her a sweater. Walmart sells them. Let ...
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| yorkie/silky | 12/9/2004 |
Q: Our family just added a 9week old silky-yorkie to our family. I've always been a fan of larger dogs ...
A: I also have a yorkie/silky. I love her! She is a fiesty little thing and is full of mischief! I ...
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| Jack russle terrier pup | 12/7/2004 |
Q: I will be picking up my Jack russle terrier pup in a few days and am wondering how long everyday ...
A: Congratulations on your new puppy! Everything you stated is fine. Exercise will be great, ...
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| What do I do!?! | 12/7/2004 |
Q: My chihuahua is only 9 months old and she accidently got pregnant. I need to know what kind of ...
A: Make sure your dog has all vaccinations current, feed a good dog food and give her plenty of ...
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| Unsocialized Puppy | 12/6/2004 |
Q: I have a 7 and a half month old mini-pinshcer/chihuahua puppy named Bob. In his first 2 months of ...
A: You are describing my chihuahuhas to a "T". This is a very normal trait that he inherited from that ...
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| getting ym jrt sooner then planned... | 12/3/2004 |
Q: I have found a litter of jack russle terriers that will be ready to go on the 16th of this month, ...
A: Here is a good housebreaking article : I have found a website that has very good instructions on ...
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| Getting a Jack russle pup with a labroador retriver? | 11/28/2004 |
Q: I am wanting to get Jack russle terrier pup this coming spring but am wondering would my dog get ...
A: Wow... You said a mouthful! lol Jack Russell terriers are delightful dogs and I think they can ...
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| Health my new dog | 11/27/2004 |
Q: I adopted a dog from a rescue center. She is a lab mix 1-2 years old. Ever since I got her she has ...
A: Have you had your dog checked for worms? If not, be sure to do so, as it can cause these symptoms. ...
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| please as a dog owner | 11/15/2004 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hi, I am a 33 year old male. I love my dog, a golden retriever of 7 ...
A: Greg, I would definetly get a second opinion. Something doesn't make sense here. Before you go, ...
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| Chinese Crested | 11/9/2004 |
Q: Becky, thank you for your response! I must say, I first saw your salutation - God Bless - and there ...
A: Yes, it's always nice to run across another christian online! I have met some of the nicest people ...
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| Chinese Crested | 11/8/2004 |
Q: I have been very interested in the Chinese Crested dogs for a while now and have done some research, ...
A: I don't consider my dogs hyper at all. They love to play and when they are in my fenced in yard, ...
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| please as a dog owner | 11/7/2004 |
Q: I am a 33 year old male. I love my dog, a golden retriever of 7 years. My dog Chelsea has been down ...
A: Yes, I'm afraid this is quite serious. It is hard to lose our beloved pet and I know how hard it ...
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| cough | 11/7/2004 |
Q: My 19 yr. old chihuaha has developed a bad cough and tries to cough up phlegm ,is there anything I ...
A: I don't think I would give her anything until she sees a vet. It might be "kennel cough" and if it ...
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| please as a dog owner | 11/5/2004 |
Q: I am a 33 year old male. I love my dog, a golden retriever of 7 years. My dog Chelsea has been down ...
A: I understand how upset you are... I have had to go through similar situations. Your question is ...
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| How long is a rabies vaccination good for? | 11/1/2004 |
Q: Columbo is a lab/beagle mix who turned 6yo this summer. We got him at 8 months of age from a "free ...
A: Linda, Some rabies vaccines are good for three years, and some are good for only one year. I can ...
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| mouth sores on dog | 9/27/2004 |
Q: I took my dog to my regular vet because he had sores on his mouth (lips) and has been itching ...
A: Janet, Sounds like some kind of allergy for sure. Your vet will probably give him a shot to alleve ...
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| heartworm preventative | 9/27/2004 |
Q: also,any idea what a jelly -like red,brown consistency of the feces may be? thanks so much for your ...
A: You can get heartguard online and even some pharmacies will sell it to you, but you have to have a ...
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| Over-the-counter Flea Treatments | 9/25/2004 |
Q: My vet gave me Advantix to use on our puppy (6 months old at the time). It seemed very costly, but I ...
A: Nicholas, I have to be honest with you, I really don't know. If it were me, I would try the less ...
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| Pugs | 9/25/2004 |
Q: I'm researching pugs and pug ownership and am planning to bring a pug into my life within the next ...
A: Pugs are the cutest, aren' they? I definetly think that if you are interested in an older dog, ...
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| loss of hair and bad smell | 9/21/2004 |
Q: my question is my black lab seems to be shedding her hair pretty bad to the point where she is bald ...
A: Your lab, most likely , has mange. There are two different kinds of mange. One is called Sarcoptic ...
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| i have a silky terrier that... | 9/17/2004 |
Q: i have a silky terrier that is either 7 or 8 years old and i wanted to know if it is normal for ...
A: You didn't say whether or not you have had this dog for 7 or 8 years, or whether this is a new pet ...
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| Demodex | 9/8/2004 |
Q: My Dalmation is about 11 years old and has had a rash and hair loss on his lower legs. I recently ...
A: Hey Greg, I know there are over the counter meds for sarcoptic mange, but not sure if there is for ...
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| Chinese Crested Chihuahua mix | 9/2/2004 |
Q: I NEED HELP WITH MY MIXED BABY. SHE SCRATCHES LIKE CRAZY AROUND HER NECK AREA (UNTIL IT BLEEDS). I ...
A: Wow, that's some mix you've got there. I bet ChiChi is a real cutie! Since she is scratching her ...
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| housebreaking | 8/28/2004 |
Q: becky, I have an adult pomeranian and she's still not house brokin. How do I house break her. ...
A: I have found a website that has very good instructions on housebreaking. I have copied it for you ...
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| toy poodle | 8/28/2004 |
Q: I would like to ask two questions about my 7 month old toy poodle who we adopted from Pets in ...
A: I think the housebreaking on weekend problems is definetly the "change in schedule" as even though ...
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| hi | 8/25/2004 |
Q: dont know how to deal with it! first my 7 year old siberian huskie gave birth to 7 puppies the next ...
A: There are many reasons why this could happen. The most common is that the mother has no milk, or ...
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| Help! | 8/19/2004 |
Q: my bf bought a miniature schnauzer about a week ago. It's a 6 month old puppy. when he brought it ...
A: Rebecca, I went online to see what this syndrome was, and here is what I found, which may help you : ...
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| Wasps | 8/18/2004 |
Q: Are you aware of any immediate, at-home remedies for a dog that has been bitten by wasps? My 5 year ...
A: I honestly am not sure what you could have done any different that what you did. Thankfully, your ...
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| my yorkie | 8/4/2004 |
Q: I have a small yorkie and she's 8 years old. For the past three days she's been acting very strange. ...
A: Helen, This is not normal behaviour. If it were only a stomach ache then she would have diarrhea ...
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| Which dog breed? | 7/26/2004 |
Q: Becky -- I am interested in purchasing a dog for pet purposes only. I would like to go to the ...
A: Your best bet would be to go to the AKC website and check out the different breeds, if you are ...
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| Chihuahua-ok? | 7/23/2004 |
Q: I realize youi are not a vet, I am hoping that you can just offer your advice. I am worrying myself ...
A: Alison, I have never heard of this reaction. It may very well be from the flea control. Your dog ...
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| lethargic, not eating properly | 7/20/2004 |
Q: I own a 5 and 1/2 year old Boxer. Always very enthusiastic and happy. The last 3 days he doesn't ...
A: Walter, I don't know where you live, but could it have anything to do with the heat? Is he ...
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| sick dog!!!! HELP!!!! | 7/13/2004 |
Q: I have a 6 year old chuahuaua, about a month ago i noticed a rash on his side that was about a half ...
A: Debra, Your dog is very sick. I would either call the vet and tell them , or go elsewhere. I ...
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| Puppy skin problems | 7/11/2004 |
Q: I purchased a puppy 1 week ago from a private breeder. She is a mixed breed..yorkie/bull terrier. ...
A: Monica, Wow what a combo? yorkie and bull terrier ? Is that a boston terrier or an actual Bull ...
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| 11 wk FEMALE MALTESE PUPPY | 7/11/2004 |
Q: SHE HAD RUNNY STOOLS FOR A DAY ON 07/09/04, ON 07/10/04 IT WAS FORMED, NOW TODAY 07/11/04 THERE IS ...
A: Rebecca, Take her to a vet. Take a stool sample. She probably needs to be dewormed, but it may be ...
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| Can a Chihuahua impregnate a pit bull dog?? | 7/10/2004 |
Q: I see you have been a vet tech.. have you ever heard of a little dog getting a big dog pg.. I have 8 ...
A: It's possible, but unlikely without help. Sounds to me like she is experiencing a false pregnancy. ...
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| Flagyl and seizure | 7/7/2004 |
Q: I am new to this and I want to first say thanks for being here. I have a mini long haired dachshund ...
A: Ken, I wish I could help you, but I have never heard of that medication causing side effects. Why ...
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| congestion | 7/6/2004 |
Q: I have a 6 yr. old Bichon Frise. She seems to be congested: snoring type noise when breathing, ...
A: He probably thinks it's kennel cough, because when there are alot of dogs together, that occurs. It ...
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| dog eating chocolate | 7/1/2004 |
Q: I have a 9 year old silver toy poodle who loves chocolate(like most dogs do)Four years ago, at ...
A: I have always thought chocolate was poisonous to dogs, but your dog obviously isn't affected. ...
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| Shepherd mix - Panting | 6/15/2004 |
Q: For a while now, my 11 yr old G.S. mix has been panting a lot and licking at his back end. I took ...
A: I'm not really sure. If it is close after the shot was given, it could be a reaction to it. The ...
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| itching | 5/24/2004 |
Q: I have a cat and dog who are both so itchy. They scratch, dig and groom constantly. I've changed ...
A: It's hard to say what this could be. It sounds like an allergy. That could be from many things. ...
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| 10 week old chihuahua/w bloody stool | 5/13/2004 |
Q: Maggie Sue is a ten week old Chihuahua with bloody stools, and she seems to have gas a lot. She ...
A: YES......find another Vet! It is NOT normal for a puppy to have bloody stools! Was she checked for ...
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| Misty | 5/1/2004 |
Q: I'm not sure if you could help me or not but i figure asking to see if i can gain some knowledge ...
A: Gee, I don't know what the cause of that could be, but it sure doesn't sound good. If she is doing ...
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| My hellion Yorkie | 4/19/2004 |
Q: I have an 8-mo old Yorkie, and she's absolutely wild. I've always had Poodles before which were ...
A: WOW, you really are having a problem with Zoe. I have not experienced any of the things you mention ...
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| Ear Problem | 4/16/2004 |
Q: This may be an allergy problem or something else. My beagle gets wax buildup in his ears that I ...
A: What you are describing sound like ear mites. They are microscopic so cannot be seen by the naked ...
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| shedding | 4/9/2004 |
Q: I have a chihuahua named Lucy who I adopted 3 months ago from a shelter. I absolutely adore her but ...
A: It sounds like excessive shedding to me. This is shedding season, but when mine shed, I don't ...
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| sick older chihuahua mix | 4/6/2004 |
Q: My dog has been sleeping a lot and won't eat. He feels hot and is sluggish. He is eight years old. ...
A: Giving your dog a bath wouldn't give him a cold. Does he eat? A sure sign of a sick dog is one ...
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| Puppy spasms at nt | 4/5/2004 |
Q: I have a 2 month yorkie/chi mix and she has these spasms that involve her whole body but only occurs ...
A: Awww, she sounds adorable! I think if she only does this while sleeping, and it's not a like a ...
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| Overweight Dog | 4/2/2004 |
Q: My vet says my mixed breed dog is overweight. The only suggestion she gave me is feed him less. Do ...
A: When I used to show cats, I had to keep the weight down on my Cornish Rex. He would constantly beg ...
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| riding in the car | 3/25/2004 |
Q: We have alway taken Maddie our miniature schnauzer with us in the car.Now she acts like she is ...
A: I really don't know what would cause this, especially if you didn't see anything happen that would ...
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| Hello
I am thinking about... | 3/24/2004 |
Q: I am thinking about getting a puppy later this year but cant decide on a breed. I would like a dog ...
A: there are many breeds that fit your description. I think a miniature schnauzer would be good. They ...
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| New puppy bites older dog | 3/16/2004 |
Q: I got a golden retiever/yellow lab cross puppy a week ago. The puppy grabs my four year old ...
A: Well....your new puppy wants to play! It wouldn't be normal for her not to! I suggest YOU play ...
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| knees in poodles | 3/9/2004 |
Q: can you tell me if you can tell if a 6week old poodle puppy will have or has bad knees at this age? ...
A: Devona, If another vet said she is fine, then who knows? I wouldn't worry about it. The people ...
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| knees in poodles | 3/8/2004 |
Q: can you tell me if you can tell if a 6week old poodle puppy will have or has bad knees at this age?
A: I really don't know. If you are seeing a problem with walking, or falling down.....then there is ...
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| bathing | 3/7/2004 |
Q: How offen should I bath my puppy?
A: I wouldnt bathe the puppy unless he/she smells or just needs it. If you do it too often, you will ...
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| Golden retreviers | 3/3/2004 |
Q: Are goldens greedy/very active? Do they get along with other dogs/cats? Are they classified as a ...
A: I have never had a Golden Retriever so I really am not a good one to help you. If I were you, I ...
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| Puppy supplies | 3/3/2004 |
Q: Could you list the supplies needed for a new puppy?
A: I think your best bet would be to go here : http://www.dog-breeds.net/new_puppy_care.htm there is a ...
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| Chihuahuas | 2/21/2004 |
Q: What one of these brands would be the best to feed?: Eukanuba, nutro natral choice, nutreance or ...
A: Actually, I used Purina Dog Chow. It's probably not the best, but with five dogs I have to cut ...
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| Chihuahuas | 2/20/2004 |
Q: Would it be better to use newpaper or puppy training pads to start off the housebreaking? Do the ...
A: The training pads have a special scent added (only the dog can smell it) that encourages them to use ...
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| MOLES ON DOGS | 2/20/2004 |
Q: I have a laso-hapso mixed with terrier who is 11 yrs old. It's about 1 yr now that she has moles ...
A: Yes, they have a lot to do with age. The reason your vet wants to remove them is because they could ...
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| Chihuahuas | 2/19/2004 |
Q: I was looking around at some chihuahua sites when I foud this article it states that vaccines can ...
A: I suppose some dogs could get sick from vaccines, but believe me, it is very important to vaccinate ...
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| Chihuahuas | 2/18/2004 |
Q: I will be geting my puppy from a breeder but I don't know what to look for when I get there, such as ...
A: A puppy should be full of energy and look "bright eyed". There should be no signs of problems ...
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| Chihuahuas | 2/18/2004 |
Q: I've read that puppys of this breed have " soft spots" on there head where the skull doesn't meet ...
A: Sorry, I forgot to answer your soft spot question. Yes, they do tend to have a soft spot, much like ...
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| Chihuahuas | 2/17/2004 |
Q: Are there any diffrences in male and female witch would make them a better pet? kongs, nylia bones, ...
A: All the toys you mentioned are fine. As I said, mine love anyting with a squeaker. Tennis balls ...
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| Chihuahuas | 2/17/2004 |
Q: Well I've been looking around any supposably the best dog foods are iams and eukanuba, witch one ...
A: Either one of these foods are excellent. Yes, definetly crate train your puppy. My dogs are crated ...
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| Chihuahuas | 2/17/2004 |
Q: I live in a town house, I am home for most of the day so I'd have lots of time to play with/train ...
A: Yes, I think a chihuahua would be a wonderful pet for you. Mine love any toy that squeaks! LOL ...
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| Chihuahuas | 2/17/2004 |
Q: I'm thinking about geting a smooth coated chiuahua in the future but I still ahev a few questions, ...
A: Yes chihuahuas do tend to bark alot. Mine can be agressive to strangers, but only until they get to ...
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| about neutering | 2/12/2004 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua that likes to mark his territory ,butin my house on corners of furniture ...
A: It would definetly help to neuter him, but he may still mark because of his age. Neutering him ...
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| Sore? | 2/12/2004 |
Q: we abopted a dog about a week ago from a woman who saves them from being put down at local shelters. ...
A: Sounds like you got a pretty good little pooch! The sore could be caused by so many reasons. One ...
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