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| Subject | Date Asked |
| hi | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: i live in the UK, in three weeks time my new young staff is cuming away from its mother and cumin ... A: There are a lot of puppy foods out on the market. First find out what the breeder is feeding and ... | |
| dominance behavior | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old female chocolate lab. we adopted her when she was 15 months old, so we know ... A: Denise, It seems to me she was an outside dog and never really got walked much. How is she with ... | |
| my puppy is sick and vomitting clear fluid | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: my puppy is sick..he may have eatten some coco puff ceral and milk....les then a cup....he also ... A: The vet is the best thing in a case like this. If there is no vet give him a tablespoon of mineral ... | |
| Pomeranian digging in beds and clothes | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I have a Pomeranian who loves to dig in his Dog beds, but he`ll also dig up the blankets on my bed- ... A: Some dogs seem to have more instincts than others. Some smaller animals (like dogs and fox) dig in ... | |
| my dog | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: Is it right for a dog to start going bald after after having pups? A: Samantha, Yes, most bitches blow their coat after having puppies. If she is losing a lot of hair, ... | |
| Dashcund exercise pattern | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I have a 3 years old daschund whom i walk 2 hours ie. 1 hr in the morning and 1 hr in the evening ... A: The more exercise, the better as it builds muscle which supports the skeleton. This takes stress ... | |
| Puppy | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: If you have a male puppy neutered, will he still lift his leg and mark as he gets older? Also, I ... A: Jo, I have seen it go both ways. I had one that raised his leg and others that didn't. It depends ... | |
| My puppie got a concussion | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I have a 9 week chihuahua. Earlier today u think he got a concussion im not sure if it was that. he ... A: Eve, It sounds more like he got a convulsion. Get him to the vet so they can see why he had that, ... | |
| my dogs bleeding slighty from his penis | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: theres no blood in his urine and he does'nt appear to be in any discomfort. ive examined his penis ... A: I had this happen with a dog of mine. You need to get him to the vet and get a urine sample to test ... | |
| dog breeding bedding/pens | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I plan on breeding my Goldendoodle soon. I have been looking at pens for containing the puppies. Do ... A: Darlene, Hi, for a whelping box, I find that a baby pool (hard plastic) works pretty well, if the ... | |
| Dog breeds | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: I was curious:- since dog breeds vary so considerably in terms of size, shapes of faces, smell(?) ... A: OK Geoff, I will try to answer this for the fourth time, lol can you believe that 2 and 3 were lost ... | |
| breeding | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 dogs, 2 males and 1 female the famale just had puppies about 3 weeks ago she dosent mind my ... A: Tori, It could go either way, but I am inclined to think that when her hormones calm down, she will. ... | |
| Beagle with behavioral issues | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: Nancy, My now husband and I moved in together about a year ago. I brought two young cats with me and ... A: This is a hard one to change, you will have to be very consistent. First though, how many times is ... | |
| shep/lab mix puppies | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I am confused and curious. Our shep/lab mix of 13 years just passed away. We are so lost without ... A: Have you tried the Shepherd Rescues? Try to do that on google. Also there is a site called pet ... | |
| i have a pregnant pitbull | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a pregnant pitbull who is a little over a year old. It was her first heat and her first and ... A: She should be due Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Her temp should drop to about 98 or lower. She should ... | |
| 11 month old female pitbull | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an 11 month old female red nose pitbull, she went into her first heat about the last week of ... A: The 13th day of the heat cycle is the fertile day. She can also be fertile as much as two days ... | |
| saint bernard training | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: respected advisor i have a saint bernard of 6 month age that is very very silent i have hardly heard ... A: Dr. Harshal, A Saint Bernard is a rescue dog, but he will become more protective at ages between 2 ... | |
| Breed Identification | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: We recently adopted a really sweet dog from the Humane Society. She was a stray, so we don’t know ... A: Alan, Since she is from a rescue of sorts, I would imagine she is a mix, but she looks a lot like ... | |
| dog pregnancy | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: My siberian husky is about in her 8th week of pregnancy. Yesterday, 11/7 at 1030pm her temperature ... A: Megan, I am so happy for you. I am glad everything worked out ok. If you know your dog it is ... | |
| dog pregnancy | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: My siberian husky is about in her 8th week of pregnancy. Yesterday, 11/7 at 1030pm her temperature ... A: It is usually 62 to 63 days for gestation. 98.4 is very low, although I have seen them go down to ... | |
| 31/2 year old shih tzu | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I purchased Mya from a breeder in 2008. 1st owner, our family is all she knows. She was ... A: I have found the best thing to do, is first make sure she doesn't have a urinary track infection ... | |
| Is it time to say goodbye | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: My much loved Keeshond is over 12 years of age and has several health issues - liver disease, ... A: I went through this same thing about two months ago with my 15 and a half year old. Try and notice ... | |
| Pure bred Pom, or not? | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a Pomeranian who`s a rescue Dog from Kuwait, her Kuwaity papers had said that she`s a Pure ... A: ABSOLUTELY FULL BRED POMERANIAN About 40 years ago, the pom was 15 to 18 lbs. They kept taking ... | |
| Sizes of Dachshunds | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I have two nearly 7 month old dachshund litter mates. They are very happy active little pups. ... A: Yes and Yes MJ. when they want a smaller version of a breed, they take the smallest in the litter ... | |
| My Jack Russell Terrier | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: This is my first dog ever and I did not do any research on him! Until recently I did my research and ... A: Diane, I can tell you what to do, but it sounds like you "let" this happen because (as you say) you ... | |
| my dog chwey is sick | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: my dog chwey is not eating and has no energy to play anymore. and he is foaming out of the mouth. ... A: Kayla, If he hasn't had his shots, it could be anything from distemper, rabies to parvo. If he has ... | |
| Puppies | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: why might the mother not respond to her puppies unless she can see them? ANSWER: Deirdre, Hi, I ... A: I am surprised she is not reacting to sound. I am wondering if she has an ear infection which may ... | |
| Puppies | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: why might the mother not respond to her puppies unless she can see them? A: Deirdre, Hi, I need a bit more information. How old are the pups, how old is the mom, I'm sure ... | |
| hernia | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: i have a 9 week old shih tzu that has a small umbilical hernia that i can push in. i do this each ... A: Terri, Surgery is the only way to fix it. Yes she can be bred, it may be hereditary or it could be ... | |
| 2 female dog fights | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I have one bull dog/ lab mix dog, named Laci, that is around 6 years old and a shih zu/poodle mix, ... A: It seems that you are not the alpha over Laci. Bulldogs tend to be aggressive with other dogs ... | |
| Timid, frightened Parson s russell terrier | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: Eighteen month old Russell Terrier male been with us from a young nine week old he settled well in ... A: Each time you have been saying "good boy" etc when he is upset, you have been praising that ... | |
| Planning to get / buy Puppy. | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: We are planning to get / buy a Puppy in our house. Would like to get inputs from your side ... A: I will answer what i can then ask some questions of you. I am personally in favor of Doberman, I ... | |
| 7 month old shih tzu snaps when I take paper away | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: What should I do when my 7 month old male shih tzu puppy snaps at me when I try to take paper away ... A: I will give you suggestions that start at easy and go harsher. I don't know how much is aggression, ... | |
| Fighting/Peeing indoors | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: My family and I adopted a yellow lab, Saddie, she just turned 1 years old. We also have a 3 year old ... A: It sounds like she is both jealous and undisciplined. You will have to take the leadership ... | |
| 9 year old dog | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: Is it ok to train a 9 year old chihuahua to stay. A: Yes, it is imperative that all dogs be taught to stay and to come. It is actually a safety issue. ... | |
| Dogs fighting | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a blue nose pit 4 yrs,and a Russian shepherd 2 yrs,both spade females. Every 3 to 4 months ... A: Sharon, You need to be the alpha of these two dogs. They cannot take a drink of water without ... | |
| Chihua afraid of dobermans | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: I recently took my chihuahua to the park where we encountered two well behaved dobermans. My boy ... A: Pati, Yes, dogs read body language. Two things here: The Dobermans may have come from the same ... | |
| dog behavior | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old boxer stud named Rufus. He is very playful and gets along well with my other 4 ... A: Carol, Yes, it had everything to do with it. He had a male dog mount him, which is a show of ... | |
| Hair loss | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: My Dog (German shepherd long hair ) Male 11 years old .. has lost hair on the tips of the ears ... A: If you have had him to the vet and it isn't mange, ringworm, or bacterial, I would say it is a ... | |
| Dog needs friend? | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr. old Boston Terrier that I truly adore. When I am at my sister's house with her ... A: If you want to get another dog, make sure you get a female. Terriers are very competitive and two ... | |
| My Blue Heeler pup | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently got a 15 week old female blue heeler pup. From the second day she has been extremely ... A: This is an easy fix that I have done many times. Take her to a puppy class. Your wife and ... | |
| Rickets to 7 month old pug | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: Namaskar Madame, My pet Alex PUG & months old has sown symptoms of rickets. i have ... A: Rickets is caused by a lack of calcium and vitamin d in the diet. Start giving him a calcium ... | |
| Adopted pregnant dog.. | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: On 8/22 I adopted a year old yorkie.. they didn't seem to have much of a clue about her as a whole.. ... A: Since you don't know the exact breeding date, I would worry. Take her for a ride in the car for ... | |
| Dog in heat | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: I am buying a 2 year old mini Dachshund. She had a litter of puppies in May (3 months ago). I want ... A: Noreen, Not all dogs have the same heat cycle. Some come in every 4 to 6 months and some every 8- ... | |
| new home new dog | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: ok so my dad and I are hoping to get a new house soon. My dad says I can get a dog if I would like. ... A: I think you should get a male shepherd. I think they make better pets than the females who tend to ... | |
| BLOODHOUND PUP | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A 8 WK OLD BLOODHOUND ( MALE ) WHEN HE IS PLAYING HE WANT TO BITE AND HE WILL NOT LISTEN TO ... A: Cindy, It sounds to me like he is adjusting to you. He is a little scared and so he is a bit ... | |
| what type of dog should i buy? | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: i have a family so need to suit with family,care of us,secure us from anybody, and my house is small ... A: Rahul, The following breeds are protective and smart: Doberman Rottwieler Great Dane Airedale (needs ... | |
| dog compatibility | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: My husband wants a Jack Russell, I want a Westie. We are thinking of getting both. Are they ... A: yes it will help the situation if the Westie is older. Pound for pound the JR is stronger, so this ... | |
| dog compatibility | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: My husband wants a Jack Russell, I want a Westie. We are thinking of getting both. Are they ... A: Get the Westie first, then get the JR about 2 to 3 months later. Get a male and a female, I would ... | |
| neutered male | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a neutered lab/staff cross (neutered about 4 years ago) who is 12.5 yrs of age. I also have a ... A: Several possibilities, It is possible something was missed and there was a testicle up in the ... | |
| getting a new dog | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: i live in a small apartment in the city i have always been a dog person so now i'm thinking about ... A: Foud, you have answered your own question, you didn't have time to do what you needed to do. How ... | |
| Questions re breeds | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a breed that has the following qualities, some of which may be contradictory to ... A: Yes Border Collies are very intelligent. Wolf Hybrids seem to be smarter, but not as intelligent as ... | |
| itching and thin hair on a yorkie | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old female Yorkie and she itches and bites herself way too much. She has patches of ... A: the fish oil pill is perfect. If it was demodatic mange is usually starts around the eyes, it could ... | |
| itching and thin hair on a yorkie | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old female Yorkie and she itches and bites herself way too much. She has patches of ... A: Terriers need a very high fat diet and absolutely NO NO NO fleas. Put her on Comfortis and give ... | |
| rat terrier pooping problem | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: my q. is similar to this one, my rat terrier always went as soon as i let her out, now she wont go ... A: Never make a quick change. Introduce it slowly. Mix it with her regular food. royal Canin is a ... | |
| rat terrier pooping problem | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: my q. is similar to this one, my rat terrier always went as soon as i let her out, now she wont go ... A: No, your pup is not having the same problem. It wound up her dog was eating his toys and was getting ... | |
| puppy hunting and eating | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: she is my first dog from a puppy. she has a lovely nature and is already my best friend.she is fed 3 ... A: Michelle, hi, Put her on some Pet tabs with MINERALS. The minerals are important... Hopefully ... | |
| milk supply | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: my chihuahua had her pups 8 days early so had to supplement thier freeding they are now two weeks ... A: The pituitary gland is what gives milk flow. It is a touchy gland and many things set it to go one ... | |
| Heat cycles in older dogs | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: Will a female's ability to have a "heat" cycle end (at what age)? A: Rolanda, This is the first time anyone has asked me this question and I have to admit I never ... | |
| Dog Sleeping in Litter Box | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: We have a five month yorkie/jack russell mix which has been house broken for about a month and a ... A: There is a short solution and a long one. The short one is just about immediate the long one will ... | |
| Rash on genitals | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4mo female pitbull and I noticed today that she has what appear to be blisters on her ... A: This is a hard question to answer since any kind of descriptions are subjective. So let me give you ... | |
| Dogs | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I have two 2 year old shiatsus sisters. One is obviously dominate, however, the others confidence is ... A: The reason they are doing that is because they are dominating you. If you don't take charge that ... | |
| Training | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I'm feeling a bit desperate and am hoping you have some thoughts on our situation. We just got an ... A: Jen, I hate that you are having this anxiety problem. This is not a quick fix, and it may take ... | |
| My dog | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a rescue mongrel dog Polly (a little bit like a cocker spaniel) who is around 10 years old. ... A: Ruth, couple of things: If she is drinking more this could be a sign of kidney or bladder ... | |
| A new dog or not? | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a Scottish Terrier and a Chihuahua X Yorkie X jackrussell and I'm planning on getting a ... A: I am sorry if you didn't get the answer to this follow up question. I did send you an answer. Both ... | |
| A new dog or not? | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a Scottish Terrier and a Chihuahua X Yorkie X jackrussell and I'm planning on getting a ... A: Molly, My personal opinion would be that the Chihuahua would bait the husky and wind up either dead ... | |
| Jack Russell/Incontinence | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old female Jack Russell (Sadie) who constantly urinates when spoken to, played with ... A: This is something you cannot control.. What must be done is to build her confidence. When she pees, ... | |
| Potty training and dry skin in ears | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I have two questions for you. We have two Pekingese one will be 12 (we have had him about 6 ... A: Laminate flooring will be ruined if they urinate in the house, it will not be ruined from poop. ... | |
| My Jack Russell/Rat Terrier Harley~skin! | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I adopted Harley 6 years ago along with his mom Tryxie who is a Rat Terrier/Chiuaua mix. Harley ... A: It sounds like you are having the problem with vets and low fat diets. Terriers need high fat ... | |
| Yorkie won't eat after being sick | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: How can I get my Yorkie to eat after being very sick and is no getting stronger? Jane Ronca A: Jane, There is stuff at the pet store called nutra vitamin or it sounds like that, it is in the ... | |
| rottweiler. | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: i have a year old rottweiler whom i got from my friend a few months back...he was a strong puller ... A: Karthik, It sounds like this is just over food so far, if you don't get a handle on this now, it ... | |
| my dog's behavior | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: i have a 3 month old German Shepherd, which i bought a week ago. since i got him, he has been ... A: Just make sure he is eating well. He should have a lot of interest in his food. Also make sure he ... | |
| my dog's behavior | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: i have a 3 month old German Shepherd, which i bought a week ago. since i got him, he has been ... A: This is normal for a Shepherd, They are extremely timid sometimes, BUT make sure he is feeling ... | |
| Bichon Ball Obsession | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old Bichon. We got Bo when he was about 6 weeks old. He tends to obsess with ... A: What happens when you pick the ball/Frisbee up and put it away where he cant see it? And, if you do ... | |
| Female in heat and has diahhrea | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: my 4 yr.old yorkie is in heat and has had diarrhea but hasn't lost her appetite or wantto go ... A: Yes she could have eaten something or she could have taken a drink of water from a puddle that was ... | |
| Boxer whelping | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: My sadie who is a boxer is 62 days pregnant, and her rectal temp is 98.6. She has been sleeping ... A: Yes she is definitely in labor, don't let her go anymore than 15 hours without having her vet ... | |
| Puppy Training, biting, aggression? Or being a puppy? | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: We bought, from a reputable breeder, an 8 week old half Wheaten Terrier and half Cavalier St ... A: Lisa, Welcome to the world of terriers! Everything you see is the Wheaten side. He also sounds ... | |
| Delayed German Shepherd Heat | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a German shepherd female who is 14 months old very healthy short hair,very hyper and feeds on ... A: Check with your vet on which medicine he is using and let me know and I will see what kind of side ... | |
| greyhound | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: My sister owns a young, healthy greyhound. I was wondering if this dog is fast enough to beat ... A: John, I answered this two times already, There must be something wrong with the system. Greyhounds ... | |
| Dog Nip Help | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a ten year old Chihuahua, and I've had her since she was 8 weeks old. She has never bitten ... A: I answered this question earlier and it went somewhere into cyberspace lol Todd, This is a ... | |
| staffy pregnancy | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 staffordshire bullterriers, the male is 18 months and the female is just 8 months but the ... A: Usually we all wait until the second heat. She will probably come into heat soon, now, and then ... | |
| Delayed German Shepherd Heat | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a German shepherd female who is 14 months old very healthy short hair,very hyper and feeds on ... A: There are two things you can do: One is to bring her around other female dogs that are in heat. Do ... | |
| dog labour | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: 8 for 2 days now and this morning her temp has dropped to 37.3 is this a sign? she has done some ... A: Coral, Check her vulva again, if there is ANY kind of discharge, get her to the vet immediately. ... | |
| Mini Dachshund Barks when I'm not home. | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: So my little baby Patrick, hates being left alone. I've read lots of people saying their dog chews ... A: First of all, I have found that neighbors can tend to make a mountain out of a mole hill. I would ... | |
| Mini Dachshund Barks when I'm not home. | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: So my little baby Patrick, hates being left alone. I've read lots of people saying their dog chews ... A: I need some more info to help you..... How old is Patrick Is he being left in a crate Is he ... | |
| post grooming | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: My 1 yr old Jack-a-poo is an excepionally good dog very smart obiedient and all around sweet dog has ... A: We usually start grooming our dogs at 9 weeks so they get used to it.. Since your dog was a one year ... | |
| 2 dashund siblings | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I recently got two male sibling dashunds pups to raise together,everyone tells me I need to keep ... A: Teresa, No problem keeping them together while they are young. Get them neutered by 4 months to ... | |
| Dog chews | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I have heard that rawhide chews can be a problem for all dogs...so recently I purchase PetPride ... A: Yes, you can give her benadryl, infant dose, but it is almost impossible to see baby fleas on a dog. ... | |
| Dog chews | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I have heard that rawhide chews can be a problem for all dogs...so recently I purchase PetPride ... A: Bianca, Rule of thumb is: Never leave a dog that has a chew toy or a bone. If you go out, pick up ... | |
| Dog afraid of grass | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: We adopted a 7 year old black labrador and she is afraid to walk on grass. Her previous owners kept ... A: Another way to get her onto the grass is to get an ex pen... it is a temporary pen that can be put ... | |
| Choosing A Dog | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a dog for my 14 year old son, as he needs a "boys dog" to spend time with. I have ... A: Boxers are in the number one position as far as dogs for children (for me anyway). They are ... | |
| Dog afraid of grass | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: We adopted a 7 year old black labrador and she is afraid to walk on grass. Her previous owners kept ... A: Barbara, I wrote you a three page letter on how to help and it said it went through and now it is ... | |
| Rat Terrier Poop problems | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can answer my question My rat terrier which was adopted from a shelter is having a ... A: You can increase the mineral oil if you need to. I personally think he needs an antibiotic, but it ... | |
| why my dog soils bed | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: her first 2 nights with us she wet her bed but we put that down to her being nervous and she stopped ... A: Dogs that come from places that have a lot of other animals suffer form different things. First i ... | |
| Re traing a 3 year old to go to the bathroom | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I have an almost 3 year old dog that was crate and leash trained in the house and would go in the ... A: I hope I have this right... He is crate trained and you would let him go out in the back yard ... | |
| Rat Terrier Poop problems | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can answer my question My rat terrier which was adopted from a shelter is having a ... A: Sandra, Hi, I am pretty sure this will help you. Give him a half teaspoon (to start) of mineral ... | |
| One ear up | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I have an 11 week old female Pugalier - over the last day or two her left ear is standing half way ... A: Louise, Yes ears are strange things. Ears that are supposed to be down sometimes go up; ears that ... | |
| rhodesian ridgeback; estrus question | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: our rhodesian ridgeback puppy bitch turned one on January 5th, 2011... she went through her 1st ... A: sam, I don't mean to frighten you, but I want you to immediately pull her vulva open and see if ... | |
| CONFIDENCE ISSUES? | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old pit that is dog aggressive. This only came to be after my dog was attacked. It was ... A: Dianna, Most dogs become more aggressive after age two. So this may have already been something ... | |
| Black Lab/Chow Mix 10 years old | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I adopted him when he was 3 years old from the Humane Society and he is now 1 years old. He use to ... A: He doesn't like to go out as much because he is getting older. Walks would be great with a little ... | |
| dod on heat | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: My dog is about 10 months of ages her vulva is really huge and she is continually cleaning it, does ... A: Well it could be that she is in heat, but it if you don't see any blood, it could be a urinary track ... | |
| What dog is right for me. | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: First of all, I would like to thank you for this free service. Nowadays it is hard to find people ... A: Pyrenees don't start to get protective until they are around 2 years old and sometimes 3. Border ... | |
| dog | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: How do I get rid of my dog/puppy fleas and tick without advantage or forntline? It cost too much. ... A: I am sorry I don't understand the question. You will have to write in full sentences. Does your ... | |
| dog | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: How do I get rid of my dog/puppy fleas and tick without advantage or forntline? It cost too much. A: Henry You can do one of two things: a flea and tick collar which usually last 3 months or get the ... | |
| Personality change in my 5 yr old dog | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 year-old shiba inu who (apart from early puppyhood), has always been very obedient and ... A: It could really be any number of problems, but let's start with the two simplest and go from there. ... | |
| Tethering for training | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: We have a 1 year old Terrier, and he is fearful due to lack of socialization. I have been checking ... A: I actually had the same problem with a terrier of mine. My dog had gotten to the point that she ... | |
| Possibly seperation anxiety | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I got my dog from the humane society about 7 months ago. He is mostly Rat terrier, but possibly has ... A: Carissa, Yes, I believe you could be right, it could be separation anxiety or it could be a learned ... | |
| jumping puppy | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: Our 8mth border collie puppy is continually jumping up on anyone who goes near her. We put our hand ... A: roslyn, I am not sure of what is going on here. I don't think you are giving a bone to an 8 month ... | |
| Dog's original jobs | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I'm currently researching for a book on dogs. While watching the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, ... A: Absolutely and it is still being done. The Earth dog trials for terriers is training for what they ... | |
| skin problems | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: My shiz shu is 13 yrs old. He is in pretty good health. He has little pimple like bumps on his back. ... A: Rhonda, You can try Gold Bond medicated powder or Ammens medicated powder. Or cortisone cream that ... | |
| dog | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: When I get my monthly periods my dog seems to jump on me, what can I do so that problem can stop? I ... A: Jennifer You might change your pads to a deodorant type of pad, as a start. Put a leash and a prong ... | |
| dragging hind legs | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Whenever my dog sees me or is estatically happy she drsgs her hind legs across my carpet. Shes not ... A: This is an easy fix, but not a quick fix. Repetition is what is needed here. Keep some treats with ... | |
| Housebreaking a Boston Terrier | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I am thinking about adopting a Boston Terrier, but I am afraid that housebreaking will be a problem. ... A: Kimberly, Slow down. Take one thing at a time. You haven't even decided if you are getting him ... | |
| Training.... | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: My dog Brady is a year old, he is a chorkie, he's adorable.... The problem is he urinates on the ... A: Kim, are you training him outside too? I had the same problem. I noticed if they urinated on the ... | |
| agressive behaviour | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I rescued a jindo type dog a year ago, he is fixed, and is about 3 or so years. The problem is this: ... A: I am sorry, but a dog that is used as a bait dog is usually emotionally ruined. He needs to go to a ... | |
| pee pad chewer | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old mini schnauzer who chews her pee pad when on one is around, even after she uses ... A: i don't know what is going on with this site, because i answered this already.... two things to do: ... | |
| Dog Pregnancy | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: About three weeks ago my Miniature Pinscher who is 5 years old and Red Heeler who is 3 years old ... A: Jackie, Where there is a will there is a way. My grand dad saw a miniature poodle breed a collie. ... | |
| Pomapoo or Bichon Frise | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I am very torn on whether to get a Pomapoo or a Bichon Frise. I want a dog that is going to stay ... A: Cynthia, I have groomed a lot of Bichons and poms and poodles and a few pomapoos and hands down I ... | |
| neutered dogs mating | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: We have a neutered jack russell and he got stuck to our Chihuahua. Can this happen well i guess it ... A: Chryl, couple of things: If he was recently neutered, he can still mate with your Chihuahua and may ... | |
| Dog nutrition | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I need help please I have a 2yr old shih tzu, I left her with a friend on Saturday January 8. My ... A: It is hard to say what happened at your friends house, but you can try some pepto bismal, start with ... | |
| 13 week old female pup | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 litter mates one male one female Chloe & I have a issues with the girl she is crying out in ... A: Before I even read your whole letter I was asking myself if this was a cocker spaniel and then you ... | |
| our min-pin-chi is kind of a wuss... | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: my girlfriend just got a a puppy min-pin-chi, and i hate to say it, but he's kind of a bitch! i ... A: It sounds like the chi part is forward right now. They are known for being either aggressive or ... | |
| Caring for My Xmas Present Pug... | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: My pug is approximately 3 years old and was used for breeding (2 litters, but "uncooperative" as a ... A: Mike, Yes the first ingredient should be meat. She seems to have a sensitive stomach so get ... | |
| new pup | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: i am looking for a pup.i want the breed to be less prone to diseases..here in my place we only have ... A: It is not so much what breed, but where you get it. If you are getting a dog from a pet store, you ... | |
| new pup | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: i am looking for a pup.i want the breed to be less prone to diseases..here in my place we only have ... A: can you tell me more about your lifestyle? do you have time to walk a dog a couple of hours a day ... | |
| Is my miniature pinscher possible pregnant? | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a two year old miniature pinscher who mated with my chorkie in the middle of October. We ... A: If she is pregnant, she should have had the pups already. You need to take her to the vet ASAP. If ... | |
| Dog has started to foul and urinate in house | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I hve an 8yr old Golden Retriver and she has recently stared to foul and urinate in the house. I ... A: Jenny, It sounds to me like she has either a urinary track infection or has a bacteria infection in ... | |
| menstrual periods for shitzu's | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: how long does a female shitzu have its menstrual period? A: All dogs are individuals like we are, the usual is about 3 weeks. They usually start with a bloody ... | |
| female dog PMS? | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old Aussie who should start bleeding with her cycle any day now. she has become ... A: Dina, If you are planning to breed these two, you need to separate them. If they live as brother ... | |
| bloody discharge | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old St. Bernard who is pregnant. She has had a bloody discharge for 6 days. She is ... A: It is always amazing to me how little vets know about breeding and danger signs. I cant believe ... | |
| New puppy problems with old dog | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: building a healthy relationship between new and old dog: We have introduced a new puppy (10 month ... A: well get a collar for the young one right away. Put it on and leave it on. Make it a light weight ... | |
| New puppy problems with old dog | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: building a healthy relationship between new and old dog: We have introduced a new puppy (10 month ... A: I think the best thing for now, would be to keep the lab on leash when they are together so you can ... | |
| Female bull terrier is on heat | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: my female bull terrier is on heat. please advise how long does it last. A: Anisa, All dogs are individuals like we are, the usual is about 3 weeks. They usually start with a ... | |
| pregnant boxer | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a pregnant boxer who was bred 10/5 & 10/7. I have been checking her temperature twice daily ... A: You can lose a whole litter in a matter of two hours, please get a second opinion and get her to a ... | |
| pregnant boxer | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a pregnant boxer who was bred 10/5 & 10/7. I have been checking her temperature twice daily ... A: THIS DOG IS WAY OVER DUE GET HER TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY BEFORE YOU LOSE THE WHOLE LITTER AND THE ... | |
| my 5 year old boston terrier | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a 5 year old male Boston terrier named Asahi is is neutered reviver bed i have bought him ... A: Make sure his nails are kept very short, that will help. Using a dremmel will help the most. ... | |
| toilet training | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a 2 year old shi-tzu female recently and am having terrible trouble toilet training her. ... A: Samm, Hi, it sounds like you have a serious problem. Have you tried a crate for the training? I ... | |
| Yorkie Poo training | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: 9 months ago my roommate got a Yorkie Poo and he has been walking on top of us and always standing ... A: Jessica, You need to take charge and tell the dog what to do. He isn't being given any direction ... | |
| peeing on my bed | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2yr old toy pom that we have trained to pee outside. The last year or so he has been ... A: Zach, It sounds like he is in charge of you and claiming his dominance over you. You need to take ... | |
| dog labor | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: what re the first signs of dog labor and once the temerature drops how long before labor? A: Jennifer, If she is down to 98/99 she should start labor within about 6 hours. Once you see ... | |
| house breaking | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: ok, so i have a one yr old girl beagle, although i now believe sheis ot pure breeed, ive hadmny ... A: You will have to crate the male. He is intact and will mark because of the female. Crate him, then ... | |
| Hair Loss. | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 week old "Chokie"(Chihuahua father and Yorkshire Terrier mother) who is losing hair ... A: There could be several reasons for this: mange... hereditary nutritional ringworm The mange is not ... | |
| Schnauzer 60 days pregnant labor question | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have read everything I can find. We have also had regular vet visits during the pregnancy ... A: Take her temperature it is the only way you know if she is in trouble if it is yours and hers first ... | |
| breeding | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: my problem is about my dog having false pregnancy, i think this is the 2nd time she had. In fact, ... A: do I have this right? she came into heat on Sept the. you bred her on Sept 12,14 and 16. if so ... | |
| breeding | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: my problem is about my dog having false pregnancy, i think this is the 2nd time she had. In fact, ... A: You just missed her fertile time, you bred too early. If she came into heat on 9/4 then her ... | |
| breeding | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: my problem is about my dog having false pregnancy, i think this is the 2nd time she had. In fact, ... A: The fertile time for a female dog is the 13th day of the heat cycle. Usually the breeding is done ... | |
| Should i get a doberman puppy? | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I've two dogs, a 10 year old male mongrel, and a 3 year old male Labrador Retriever. I'm planning ... A: Believe it or not I answered this question and sent it. I am sorry you did not receive ... | |
| re chihuahua | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: anyone near the pen me neither my husband when shes out of the pen shes very loving why Eileen A: She is being protective of her babies. Try to hand feed her in there, drop the food if you have ... | |
| breeding | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: my problem is about my dog having false pregnancy, i think this is the 2nd time she had. In fact, ... A: Usually if they are having a false pregnancy she will get milk in the first month. If she is ... | |
| Potty Training | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: that's not working tho. is there any advice you can give me to train her out side or to go on a ... A: You know the first thing I would do? I would check to make sure she doesn't have a urinary track ... | |
| Yorkie mom and her puppies | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: My 1 1/2 year old yorkie just had her first litter 7 days ago. For the first 2 or 3 days she was ... A: Theresa, I had the same problem, my dog was very attached to me and wanted to be close. Being in ... | |
| False pregnacy? | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: My 10 year old yellow lab who has never been breed. Has large milk sacks and her stomach is slightly ... A: Michelle, when was she in heat? If it was about 2 months ago, she could be pregnant and she is too ... | |
| labor | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: how can i tell if my pit bull is going in to labor its her first time she is 57 weeks and she has ... A: Diana, start to take her temperature. Normal temp is 102 degrees. The nearer she gets to whelping ... | |
| House Training | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: There are 2 dogs in our home. A 2 year old miniature pinscher and a 1.5 year old multi-poo. Both of ... A: Ashley, Until you make up your mind you are not going to let these dogs win, you are always going ... | |
| Puppy -- peeing on the carpet | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5-month old cocker spaniel. she is house trained for most part, except recently she has ... A: Before you do anything, I would get a urine sample. (hold a clean plastic cup under her when she ... | |
| heat cycle | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: Ive had a pitbull since she was about 2 1\2 months and shes a year now n have not had a heat cycle ... A: Terrance, Dogs come into heat anywhere from 4 months to 18 months. Pits usually come in before 1 ... | |
| red skin | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a chi-weenie, chihuahua/daschund mix, and 2 days ago I woke up to find her skin totally pink. ... A: Well I have seen this with my daughter's dog after she had the house sprayed for fleas. I also saw ... | |
| my weim | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a 4 month old weim hes 28 pounds healthy but hes not as tall as others weimaraners at that ... A: If you have him on a really great puppy food, there is no need to worry. I recommend Eukanuba ... | |
| Flase Pregnancies/temp drop | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: We recently attempted to breed my dog. She would be 60 days tomorrow. At 50 days we took her in for ... A: John, I am very suspect here. EVERY false pregnancy I have seen, the milk has shown up in 30 to ... | |
| 3yr. old Yorkie with ? OCD behavior | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: We live in S.Central WI & with the change in temp. we have noticed a few mice around the house and ... A: This is not a short fix. This dog's heritage is to go after vermin so you will be fighting 100 ... | |
| i need help | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: i was playing with my one year old pomeranian that i had gotten from a friend and well i just looked ... A: I am sorry honey, but I cannot tell you about this because it could be anything from and "eye ... | |
| Chow Chow Rough vs Smooth | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I would just like to ask which chow chow is more expensive - the rough coat or the smooth coat ... A: Since both the long and short coated chows have the same heritage, I would think that you could have ... | |
| panick attacks | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I have recently rescued a staffordshire bull terrier from a crazy woman that was beating him in ... A: Lyris, I think you need both a trainer and a vet. I think you should put him on prozac, but check ... | |
| My siberian husky puppy | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: Once before, I gave my puppy Siberian husky a different food than usual (kibbles and bites) and her ... A: She needs to go back to the vet tomorrow. She sounds like she is dehydrated and that can kill her. ... | |
| Brindle Shih Tzu | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask what is a brindle shih tzu (shih tzu expert I think is sick). How can I tell if ... A: Well Elmer they say a picture is worth a thousand words so here is a picture of a brindle shih tzu ... | |
| How to start training after 2 years | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old lab/husky? mix that I rescued when he was 3 months. When he was 5 months old I ... A: Believe it or not, the exact same way as you would as if he were 3 months old with one exception, ... | |
| dog front leg injury | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: my cocker is limping & holding up his front right leg when he walks. I have rubbed all over it and ... A: Katbie, Even if your dog is in pain, he wont always show it. Here are some reasons for limping: A ... | |
| Bad behaviour | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2.5 year old Rottweiler rescue dog, who I have now had for 7 months, prior to which he was ... A: Hey, Yes that is what is happening, but he is in charge right now of protecting "his" place. YOU ... | |
| breeding / heat | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: My 3 year old female pit bull has hit her heat and my 3 year old male pit bull will not even try to ... A: Several reasons for non mating dogs. It is not the fertile time of her heat cycle..that is usually ... | |
| Help in housetraining | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a rescued a small mix breed male dog about 2 months ago. Buddy weighs about 12 pounds. I ... A: Two things to try. For awhile when you bring him in, he goes straight into the crate. Then he gets ... | |
| dog suddenly poopping in house | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: my dog has just started to poop and now urinate in our house. No traumatic event has occured. what ... A: Kathy sorry for delay i have been a bit under the weather. Possibilities here: a possible change ... | |
| ARE MY DOGS IN HEAT? | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE SEEN WHICH LOOKS TO BE DRIED BLOOD AROUND THEIR VAGINAS 1 IS 7 MONTHS OLD AND 1 IS 3 MONTHS ... A: There is a possibility that the 7 month old has brought in the three month old, but she is kind of ... | |
| pug breeding | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: We don't have a male pug so we took her to a friend of ours that does. She is swollen but hasn't ... A: Shyleea, Some dogs are very clean and don't show a lot of blood. Also, if she is swollen and there ... | |
| dog breeding | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: �⌑have bred boxers many times but am confused with my newest female and thought you ... A: Possibilities: If this is the female's first time, I can see this happening. Sometimes when it is ... | |
| Choosing a pup | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have read a lot of information about choosing a pup. But, the problem is that after missing out ... A: Well, I would choose the runt if you are looking for the smartest as long as it is healthy. You ... | |
| my friendly rottweiler | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: when people come to visit me, my rottweiler dog picks objects up and greets them with the object ... A: leanne, There could be a few reasons, you will have to watch him closely to discern which one you ... | |
| beagle pup | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12 week old pup beagle called linc , when i got him he had already had a parvo shot (which ... A: rebecca, usually blood in the stool is from irritations, or parasites even. Give him a little ... | |
| Jack Russel Terrier Skin Allergies | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning! I recently read a post that recommended Omega3 fatty acids or dark chicken meat to ... A: Any kind of wire coated dog has less oil in the hair than a long haired or short haired dog. Plus ... | |
| drying up mother's milk | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: my Jack Russell gave birth to 5 pups July 31/10. They are now 5 weeks old & I have been feeding them ... A: Congratulations on your pups. Yes, water is just fine. If you want to supplement with a little ... | |
| Overdose | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I took my Chihuahua last week because he was vomiting my vet told me that he might have worms so ... A: Oh Heidy I am soooo glad he is doing better. Was the vet mad at me for telling you to hydrate him ... | |
| Wee wee pad behavior | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a handsome 4.9 lb Yorkie Poo that is 13 months old. Because I live in a rural area and he is ... A: Susan, If possible, take a urine sample to the vet to see if he has an infection. Has he had a bout ... | |
| dogs getting along | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: i have a Chihuahua,and i moved it with a friend. she has a golden retriever. they don't get along. ... A: Carrie, Put the Chihuahua on a leash and every time he goes to chase the golden tell him "NO" and ... | |
| bitch isnt on her season bt gt stuck? | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: my 10month old bull has jus finished her season and the other bull is 2 and a half years old but ... A: Melissa, I have had this happen myself with a much bigger male to female,, it is literally a forced ... | |
| Overdose | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I took my Chihuahua last week because he was vomiting my vet told me that he might have worms so ... A: get him to the vet right away, a different one if possible...to hydrate him give him 2 ounces of ... | |
| puppy missing toes | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: (he is now 4lbs and his parents are 6 and 7) He is healthy, happy, running and jumping like his ... A: How did he lose his toes? Were they bitten off, did he have an accident or was he born without ... | |
| Yorkie wont go off the porch for pottie | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a two year old yorkie. She has a doggie door at my house and goes out when she wants. ... A: Well this is not a quick fix and you will need your boyfriend to do the training on this one. Most ... | |
| Yorkie wont go off the porch for pottie | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a two year old yorkie. She has a doggie door at my house and goes out when she wants. ... A: Did you try the turkey? or the liverwurst? ok plan B Put her on a leash and walk her around the ... | |
| Yorkie wont go off the porch for pottie | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a two year old yorkie. She has a doggie door at my house and goes out when she wants. ... A: Does she have a VERY VERY VERY favorite treat? If so, go outside without her and spread those ... | |
| Puppy hates being alone. | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Our jack russel is extremely cuddly and likes lots of human contact. We are very concerned that he ... A: you didn't tell me how old your puppy is, but I will go by the picture you sent. I see he is ... | |
| information about puggles (pug and beagle) | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: ok so i am 12 years old and i want a puggle and i have 76 dollars getting 5 dollars a week. i ask my ... A: Well, I googled some spots and found a couple of really good ones. Basic puppy needs are puppy ... | |
| Hates being alone and keeps sleeping in the day! | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I'd like some advice on what to do with my 9 week old puppy. He's been with us a week now and keeps ... A: Can you bring the cage into your bedroom? Why is he sleeping all day? Can you take him out and ... | |
| My 3 in a half month old black lab | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: hi i have a 3 in ah half month old black lab and im feeding him 2 cups a day how many should i feed ... A: He should be fed three times a day at his age. When he is 6 months (or sooner if he starts ... | |
| Unmanageable On a Leash | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: My family owns two male mini Australian Shepherds, who are four and six years old. The four year old ... A: Allied, This is very strange, somehow he was frightened as a young pup, each time you gave up trying ... | |
| biting puppy | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: but she keeps biting us and everything else she can get her mouth around. i tell her no when she ... A: Remember puppies have to "taste" things to enjoy them... couple of things take your thumb and ... | |
| mother dog growls and snaps at newborn puppies | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: we have a 1 year old chihuahua who had her first litter yesterday,everything went fine and after ... A: Mark, I am sorry I answered this days ago, I guess you didn't get it. It sounds to me like she has ... | |
| Dog fur is flaking off, scabbing, itching like crazy | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a four-year-old cockapoo (cocker spaniel/poodle mix) named Zack. He has recently been ... A: Try a cortisone creme from a pet store that says "ok for dogs". You could also try a medicated ... | |
| training a puppy | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: How do you start to train a puppy? (he's 3 months %26 starting to snap @ the children (ages 3) How ... A: he needs to go training camp, yes...when he bites, hold his tongue down with your thumb. If he is ... | |
| hotspots | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a male bejionpoo 5 yrs old, he has had hot spots since hes puppy recently in the last few ... A: Alexis, 3 rules: 1 absolutely NO FLEAS, even one flea bite can make them eat themselves ... | |
| poodle peeing on bed | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Once before we addressed this problem and the vet said it was because she is older. How can my 9 ... A: It is more a thing of spaying than age. Ask your vet for Proin. and give half the recommended dose ... | |
| Dog's strange behavior | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: My three years old Maltese suddenly start crying. Our two daughters went on holidays and since then ... A: Gabrijela,, I already answered this, I am sorry you did not get it.. Your Maltese is emotional and ... | |
| boxer bitch in heat | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: during the week she turned on him and got him bad took to vet got jags.but now he wont go near her ... A: Is this the first time this has happened? It sounds like it might have happened before. If it has, ... | |
| training a puppy | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: How do you start to train a puppy? (he's 3 months %26 starting to snap @ the children (ages 3) How ... A: I need a few questions answered first before I can help you. 1) what does %26 mean? 2) is he ... | |
| Morkie Ears | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old Yorkie/Maltese mix that I purchased from a breeder. He has very thin (or very ... A: yes there are some things you can do if it is NOT genetics. 1 get him a vitamin/MINERAL supplement. ... | |
| my pup | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: hi my pup is not eating and has not been to the toilet in 4 days A: you didn't say the age of your pet, Go get mineral oil at the drug store, and if he is a tiny or ... | |
| pomerranian liver infection | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: i had a Pomeranian bitch almost 12 year old .she had left eating food for many days.so,we took her ... A: I am not a doctor or vet. I think there are some on this site though. But I have seen this before. ... | |
| bitches 1st season | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: im wondering if you can give me some advice,my friend as a 7 month old chihuahua cross jack russel ... A: Sounds like your friend's dog is having a false pregnancy... Many times dogs that come in heat and ... | |
| older dog reverting | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: We have a maltipoo. We got her as a tiny pup. She was our baby. Everything was her. We crate trained ... A: Any change in status in the house will do this. You have changed status a couple of times, once ... | |
| Breeding | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old bullmastiff who is pregnant. Is she too young to have the puppies? A: Jaimee, Your mastiff is not even fully gown yet, I would say yes, she is too young. It will put a ... | |
| training question | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old blue heeler pup. He is doing great with much of his training. What I am having ... A: I thought i answered this, but senility has definitely settled in and I probably just thought I did. ... | |
| small dog behavier | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an eleven years old dachshunds very well behaved except that he loves to leak feet ,hands or ... A: There are several things you can try: You can put something on your feet and hands that tastes ... | |
| new dog | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I went looking at a bitch yesterday she was 3 years old and had papers but the owner told me she had ... A: I have seen more and more of thi., It is definitely not normal and the dog should probably be ... | |
| training question | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old blue heeler pup. He is doing great with much of his training. What I am having ... A: this will take a bit of doing. first you must teach him to "herd". now this doesn't have to be a ... | |
| training question | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old blue heeler pup. He is doing great with much of his training. What I am having ... A: Linda, I find the best way to stop a pup from biting is to take two fingers and push them toward the ... | |
| Fading pupy please help | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: My AKC Mastiff whelped yesturday, found to the side, cold tounge out , no sounds. Tried: offering to ... A: keep him warm and constant rubbing AND Warm you are doing everything right. If you can squeeze a ... | |
| dog | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: Why would my 5yr.old ShiTsu suddenly strat go poop on the floor during the night. She was well ... A: Several possibilities: intestinal problem change of food or a new snack after a flea problem they ... | |
| what is she??? | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: by looking at this picture, what breed do you think she is??? I NEED TO KNOW! LOL... i can tell u ... A: oh wow definitely shepherd just look at the hips. She looks like she may have the chow as well, ... | |
| Chow in labour | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a chow that is pregnant (by a labrador). She is in her 9th week and I thought she was going ... A: you were very lucky, You might want to take her in for a check up to make sure she doesn't have any ... | |
| what is she??? | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: by looking at this picture, what breed do you think she is??? I NEED TO KNOW! LOL... i can tell u ... A: Well lets put it this way, since I cant see her face or her body or her legs, it is very hard to ... | |
| Chow in labour | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a chow that is pregnant (by a labrador). She is in her 9th week and I thought she was going ... A: Yes a worry. Get her to a vet immediately tell him what you told me especially about ... | |
| Odour | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: We have an 18 month old welsh border collie. During the past 8 months we have noticed an unpleasant ... A: If it is his anal area, it is probably his anal glands..It is a vicious odor. Some dogs need their ... | |
| My grandfather's property | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Nancy. Our shitzu is a female, 9 years old and a great dog. She has been eating Royal Canine (RC) ... A: did you try hand feeding as if it is a treat??? I have more than one dog so they get competitive ... | |
| My grandfather's property | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Nancy. Our shitzu is a female, 9 years old and a great dog. She has been eating Royal Canine (RC) ... A: Ah she has tasted the good life...You are in trouble...I would try and compromise. There are gravys ... | |
| dog's skin reaction | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: i just noticed that my dog{(3yrs 10mths)breed-pug}has developed breakouts throughout his body-red ... A: There are a number of things that can cause this: hives parasites bacterial infections bites from ... | |
| trying to groom my shih-tzu | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend came over to help me groom my three shih-tzu today, I didn't have the money to get all ... A: You were holding her down. That is not submissive. SHE is the one that has to submit (which means ... | |
| trying to groom my shih-tzu | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend came over to help me groom my three shih-tzu today, I didn't have the money to get all ... A: It can be done that way, but usually the outcome is stressful for the dog. It is better to get her ... | |
| Dog grooming | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a malti-poo. Is it advisable to clip the hair around their eyes and mouth. She gets so ... A: Lela, It is advisable to clip around eyes and mouth, but if you are worried about the dark coloring ... | |
| Pregnant Mini-Schnauzer | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: My mini was bred March 30 - April 4 attempting our first litter. I played the waiting game unsure if ... A: I bred schnauzers for years. I love that breed. It will be ok to breed again next heat season. ... | |
| Potty Training | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 months old Shinese, he will go to the door or come to me when he need a bowel movement ... A: He is still young and doing very well if he is telling you...You have done a wonderful job so far. ... | |
| only for treats.... | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: its me again.my rottweiler female she listens to me only when there is food with me....or while she ... A: what do you mean by going crazy I don't understand the biting at this age. She should be taken ... | |
| Pregnant Mini-Schnauzer | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: My mini was bred March 30 - April 4 attempting our first litter. I played the waiting game unsure if ... A: X-rays are fine at this stage, it wont harm the pups at all. She should whelp any day. It is ... | |
| Nervous dog around Children | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old rescue dog that I've had since he was 12 weeks old. He was very nervous when I ... A: This is not a quick fix problem, but if you have enough time it is a fixable one. Don't worry ... | |
| pom's | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Do pomeranian's work well in the hot desert? Because I herd that you have to shave them to keep ... A: Pomeranian's do overheat. If you can keep them in air conditioning it is better. They also can ... | |
| punishment!!! | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: i mailed u about my rottweiler a few weeks back.her aggressive behaviour has reduced.my frnd told me ... A: do not back off,,, take the bone away from her. after you take it offer her a treat that is tastier ... | |
| punishment!!! | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: i mailed u about my rottweiler a few weeks back.her aggressive behaviour has reduced.my frnd told me ... A: Karthik, I have used that method myself, the only problem with it is that they can become hand shy. ... | |
| Ear Care | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I had my dog groomed two days ago at the only groomer we have ever used and we love them. Last night ... A: It is hard to see exactly the definition of this by a picture which is of course flat. But it looks ... | |
| wetting the crate at night | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a 6 month old yorkie purchased from a reputable breeder at 4 months old. he initially slept ... A: Omar Couple of things to check out. have his urine checked for an infection....sometimes if they ... | |
| How can I tell if my pitbull is ok after birthing six puppies? | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: A friend basically dropped off his pitbull at my house while she was pregnant because he had nowhere ... A: Every bitch I have ever had, had gotten sick after eating the afterbirth so I don't let them have it ... | |
| Pad training | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old pit bull and i have been trying to pad train him but he won't use them. He only ... A: Luis, your pup has learned that the bedroom is his den (puppies and dogs keep there dens clean) ... | |
| maltese with brown ears | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: we bought a dog and owner said its purebred maltese, ofcourse she is not but we loved her the moment ... A: My first impression when i saw her was that she had a little Chihuahua in her. I think maybe you ... | |
| Puppy itching | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: cocker spaniel. She is scratching herself to peices! No fleas but slightly dry coat. I thought of ... A: Vivienne, The best oil to give is Omega 3 fatty acids, and vitamin E. Make sure she doesn't have ... | |
| what breed is my dog? | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: what breed do you think my dog Connie is??? she is 6 months old, about 40 pounds. she is black with ... A: well her body looks chow also, put this view of her (and it is hard to tell from a picture) I would ... | |
| what breed is my dog? | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: what breed do you think my dog Connie is??? she is 6 months old, about 40 pounds. she is black with ... A: Connie, Right away I see chow mix, I have one and they are wonderful dogs. Nose and eyes are very ... | |
| Pregnant Lab | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a chocolate lab that is pregnant with her first litter. She loves to swim. Will it be harmful ... A: Tammie, I don't think the swimming will hurt her at all. I WOULD rinse her off with clean water ... | |
| Placenta | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: How many placentas should a dog be able to eat without getting sick? A: Maritza In my personal experience, they get sick on anywhere from 1-5, they have always thrown up ... | |
| Night waking | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: My almost 9 year old PBGV has recently refused to go out the last walk of the night and is waking us ... A: Are you walking him on a leash? or letting him out in the back yard? Either way here are a couple of ... | |
| spasm's | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 yr old Golden Lab, a couple of months ago she started spasm's about once a month for 3-4 ... A: Amanda, This is a very serious thing. Have you had her to a vet about it? Convulsions are ... | |
| My 7 year old dog has started to urinate in the house | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: My 7 year old miniature schnauzer was diagnosed with "bladder stones" a few months ago after we ... A: You need to take her back to the vet for an evaluation again. It is possible that the stones are ... | |
| puppys | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My 3 year old Chihuahua just had her second litter of pups (4) and I feed her Royal Canin-puppy. ... A: I have always given a little bit of a calcium supplement to avoid eclampsia. Another breeder I ... | |
| maltese dogs | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: it looks awful and i dont know what to do to get rid of it? A: Are they chewing in that area? Several reasons this happens... If they get even one flea on them, ... | |
| rottweiler 6 weeks old! | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: i bought a 6 week old female rottweiler which is my first dog.it has been only 2 days since i got ... A: Her treat could be praise or some soft dog food. Even liverwurst, but be careful of that it can ... | |
| rottweiler 6 weeks old! | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: i bought a 6 week old female rottweiler which is my first dog.it has been only 2 days since i got ... A: Karthik, of course I am not there to actually see this, but at 6 weeks I would say she is working on ... | |
| dog kniping | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: My dog has never been around children and recently has kniped at one. I am concerned about this ... A: First you will have to get some children to cooperate with you... You should take him to a local ... | |
| COCKER SPANIEL | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: our cocker is six months old and sleeps in our room at night though has her own bed when we are out. ... A: Just stopping every few feet doesn't do it. You must abruptly turn and walk the other way. Give ... | |
| COCKER SPANIEL | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: our cocker is six months old and sleeps in our room at night though has her own bed when we are out. ... A: Well I see no problem with the bed....The only thing i would change is that she is not allowed on ... | |
| COCKER SPANIEL | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: our cocker is six months old and sleeps in our room at night though has her own bed when we are out. ... A: Vivienne, Hi,,, Tell me a little more about the nipping...and then I can tell you about the bed. ... | |
| Breeding Brindle Pug | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a female brindle pug and we are wanting to breed her and hope to get brindle puppies. For ... A: I am assuming you don't have another brindle to breed her to? I would say of those choices you would ... | |
| My dog keeps urinating in the house, | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old puppy. X daschund and maltese. I have one problem, I can't get him to pee ... A: Nadine, A dog has to be housebroken in each room.... He has to learn that each room is his "den". ... | |
| House Training... | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 mth old jack russeell. I have had her since she was 10 wks old. She goes potty in her ... A: She doesn't have any room in her crate NOT to poop and pee in her bed. Give her the room to start ... | |
| House Training... | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 mth old jack russeell. I have had her since she was 10 wks old. She goes potty in her ... A: Cortni, Crate training can be great if your dog (when she was 10 weeks old,) was never left in the ... | |
| Dog breed? | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I am attaching an image of my dog Boog because I would like you to look at him and give me a guess ... A: Amanada I believe she is more Staffordshire Terrier that pit. Some people believe they are the same ... | |
| worried about my dogs pregnancy | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Sarah, Please let me know right away....Is she panting or acting stressed in any way...Is ... A: If it was early January, she is way overdue,,,,She could be getting infected inside from dead pups.. ... | |
| worried about my dogs pregnancy | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: hi my name is Sarah and i have never had a pregnant dog before and i have recently taken her to the ... A: Sarah, Please let me know right away....Is she panting or acting stressed in any way...Is she hiding ... | |
| Cocker Spaniel skin allergies and anal glands removed--still rubbing butt | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Our 7 year old cocker spaniel has had severe skin and ear issues and we have done ... A: First get some Gentimicin spray and spray it on all itchy areas...this has an ingredient that ... | |
| Dog potty training | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a Carin terrier that is 9 months old. She comes in from being outside and will pee in the ... A: Renee, that is a wonderful plan,,, I would have recommended that myself.. Also.. If you can get a ... | |
| chihuahua | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 y/o Chihuahua that is so fearful of everyone in the house it isn't funny. He has been ... A: some dogs are very sensitive to sound. If you are a loud speaker or yeller (like me) a sensitive ... | |
| could poultry food make my dog sick | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: i first want to say that I WILL take my dog to the vet, i am not hinging that decision on your ... A: It was bloat that I was worried about,,,mineral oil is much better than olive oil.. since it also ... | |
| could poultry food make my dog sick | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: i first want to say that I WILL take my dog to the vet, i am not hinging that decision on your ... A: I don't like the fact that is going on this long...Give him 4 tablespoons of mineral oil to see if ... | |
| Puppy's Nueter Incision Scab | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Well my 14 week old puppy was neutered 11 days ago and all was fine until this morning when he bit ... A: The thing that is troubling about this, is that he did this after 11 days...Do you have to go in to ... | |
| dog breeds :) | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: We are looking to expand our family! We live in a fairly small sized apartment in a complex. We have ... A: I am giving you a choice of large and small LARGE: collie smooth or rough ... | |
| dog breeds :) | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: We are looking to expand our family! We live in a fairly small sized apartment in a complex. We have ... A: ,, just give me a little more information,,,,,I know you said you will take it out two times a day, ... | |
| Yorkie and company | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: My yorkie does not like my having company. He stares at the person and will growl if they go near ... A: Deborah, Training would absolutely help with this. He is in charge right now which always brings a ... | |
| potty training | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: hi i got a springer for christmas he is now 4 1/2 months and hes still not potty trained can u help ... A: When dogs stop keeping their DEN/BEDS clean, there is or has been a problem, in the past, where ... | |
| Dog that pees and poops in the house. | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Basset Hound that is 1 year and 5 months old, its a male. He always seem to pee and poop in ... A: I believe you are not taking him out long enough or often enough. They have smaller bladders than ... | |
| my dog | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: O.K. mt dog had puppies about 5 weeks ago and now she is leving this yellow white discharge. Should ... A: My rule of thumb when I breed my dogs is: any thing that doesn't look normal, I call the vet...pups ... | |
| hey | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: My chihuahaua just delivered her first puppy and it died so i keep the puppy next to her or should i ... A: call me 850 539 2292 what makes you think it is dead?? sometimes they dont breath for awhile rub ... | |
| Alaskan Malamute/ German Shepherd mix | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking about adopting an Alaskan Malamute/German Shepherd Mix. I really can't find a lot of ... A: Amy, A German Shepherd is a very loyal and stay at home dog. A malamute is a runner and a hunter. ... | |
| Puppy Wont Wear a Collar | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old small female Boston terrier who absolutely won't wear a collar. I got her when ... A: ,, She has learned that when she acts this way you will eventually take the collar off, plus she ... | |
| Puppy Breed Inquiry - Any ideas?? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: We recently got two male puppies that are about 9 weeks old. We were told that they are great ... A: The old adage of "growing into their paws" strikes me as I look at the pictures...I would say the ... | |
| Dog Breeding Agreesion | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: My name is Ariane I don't know if my subject makes sense but this is my problem: I have a 3 year old ... A: If you dont correct him when he snaps at people now, he will become an aggressive biter all the ... | |
| Possible mixed breed? | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently rescued a 7 week old puppy from an animal shelter. When he was adopted they said he would ... A: If you google MARS MX panel,,, it will give you an address where you can find out exactly what his ... | |
| My dog is bleeding | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I am very concerned about my dog, Leno. Earlier he began to bleed from his penis. I am not sure how ... A: One of three things, none of them good....a kidney stone problem, a urinary track infection, or ... | |
| breeding my female german shepard at her age | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 and a half year old female shepard and would like to breed her for the first time. She is ... A: From personal and vast experience, it doesn't matter the age of the male above 6 months....Just make ... | |
| breeding my female german shepard at her age | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 and a half year old female shepard and would like to breed her for the first time. She is ... A: It is not too old. Remember your friends that work for vets are only seeing the the dogs that have ... | |
| swollen area around sore on leg | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: 4 days ago my german shepherd, Luger, had a long romp at the beach, shortly after I noticed him ... A: Keep cleaning it and use an antibiotic cream as well....He probably needs to be on antibiotics..Call ... | |
| accidental breeding after first mating | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a beautiful one and half year Labrador. For her second heat, we find a nice stud. They ... A: If they were "tied" together back to back or side to side, then he had to have ejaculated sperm into ... | |
| breeding | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: my bichon frise bitch came into season 9 days ago.when is the best time to mate her A: Sharon, Most of the time the fertile time is the 13th day...The sperm lives for approximately two ... | |
| Bedwetting and poop eating | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: We have a 12 week old beagle cross who has been with us since he was 7 weeks and has recently ... A: I am sorry I misunderstood. Puppies and adult dogs will periodically do this...when they become ... | |
| Bedwetting and poop eating | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: We have a 12 week old beagle cross who has been with us since he was 7 weeks and has recently ... A: A 7 week old puppy has to urinate every two hours. If you had him in the crate longer than that you ... | |
| Yorkshire puppies outdoors | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: i am looking for an outdoor puppy and am wondering whether a Yorkshire puppy will tolerate living ... A: Unless there is plenty of shade, water, and breeze, dogs don't do well in the heat. No, Yorkshire ... | |
| Licking Flea Protection Off | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I've noticed that our dogs enjoy licking each other and tend to give each other a bath all over the ... A: Emma, This is the first time I have ever heard of this.... My knowledge of the flea treatments are ... | |
| skin | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: my Chinese crested powderpuff ,goober, has black spots in his ear and they are not mites i think ... A: Alisha, Your dog needs to see a vet. Until you can get to one, make a solution of white vinegar ... | |
| getting a second dog | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have a nearly 5-year-old Beagle. She was mine before we married, so she's like my ... A: Melissa, A Dutch Shepherd is a fairly aggressive dog.. More aggressive than a rottweiler or ... | |
| new food for my irish terrier puppy | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: my name is blair and i will be getting my Irish pup in a few weeks the breeder that i am using told ... A: If it is Nutrachoice, Petsmart carries that brand. I want you to be aware that all the wire haired ... | |
| Yorkie Housebreaking | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: We have two Yorkies, one is 17 months and one is 7 months. The older one was doing great with the ... A: means that they can do it in another...Read the following on housebreaking and see if this helps ... | |
| unprovoked biting | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I rescued a 2 year shitzu from the shelter. They said he had nipping problems. He has bitten me ... A: There may be something physically wrong with this dog....He will probably get more and more ... | |
| full blooded male poodle | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Has it ever been documented that a male minatured poodle has killed it babies so the mother will ... A: June, It is an individual thing,,but it has nothing to do with bringing a female back into heat or ... | |
| Cooked Pork Spareribs | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I gave my 5 1/2 year old terrier mix a cooked pork sparerib bone. He ate it, all, and then I got ... A: your dog will probably digest the sparerib bone.... But he might need an operation to remove the ... | |
| mini Dachshund heat | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old that is currently in heat. she is nearing the end of her heat cycle and is not ... A: The sexual drive can be stronger as she gets older.. A more important fact is she is 6 and to start ... | |
| My 2 Pet dogs | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I took in 2 dogs in the last few months. One is a poodle we found who looks like she is a few years ... A: April, there is definitely something wrong with this system I answered this last night. anyway it ... | |
| infections of the penis in my male shitzu | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My one year old shitzu has greenish pus ozzing from his penis, this worries me should i be concerned ... A: Margie,,,It is very hard to diagnose over the net....a greenish discharge could be normal for him or ... | |
| Chorkie? | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I was curious if you knew some breed characteristic or just information about the chorkie (chihuahua ... A: Whenever you have a crossbreed, it is really just the toss of the dice how they will look. I have ... | |
| Dog Sleeping in Our Bed | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I recently married and new husband does not want dog sleeping in bed with us, but okay in the same ... A: yes a crate will be fine until she gets the point. lol However to make this a successful endeavor ... | |
| JRT | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Our 6 mo is at the end of her 1st heat cycle, day 19. Her heat has been normal, and this week was ... A: Kelly, Usually they are in heat for 3 weeks or 21 days,, but just as humans differ, so do dogs. ... | |
| can i have a dobe? | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I live in an apartment(it's big 130m)and i want a doberman.I go to school so now i don't have the ... A: Irene, With your grandma home to keep an eye out for any trouble making and your brother home as ... | |
| upset stomach | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I can hear it constantly turning. I was wondering if there is anything I can give her to calm it? A: Dan, if this was an adult dog, i would have some remedies, but 4 month old can have reactions to ... | |
| A bad habit!! | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a behavior issue I was hoping that maybe you could help me with. Ok, my female dog Sash is a ... A: Most of the time this is just what you say "Bad Habit" But there are a few things that might reduce ... | |
| Dog sleeping | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old Shetland Sheepdog who has always slept in his crate at night. He usually puts ... A: I had a dog that did that and it wound up she had a heart problem that would bother her at different ... | |
| Selecting Right Dog From Shelter | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Your question was Hi there, I have just been diagnosed with seizure disorder post op from brain ... A: The following breeds are good with interpreting illness in their owners...However there must be a ... | |
| 2 males | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I know you speak with a lot of people who have dogs who shouldn't and some people would say 4 is too ... A: Most all terriers growl when they play....it is natural for them it is a way of talking to the ... | |
| wee wee pad training | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3-4 yr. old male silky terrier that I rescued in August. He is great and I love him so much ... A: When dogs stop keeping their DEN/BEDS clean, there is or has been a problem, in the past, where ... | |
| puppies | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a min pin who is about to be 2 years old on 2/14/2010 she is now pregnant and my male is not ... A: Nicole Sometimes first litters can be very large, and sometimes no, it all depends on how many of ... | |
| Socialization -new with old | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I greatly appreciate your time in responding to this question. We have a 7 year old chocolate lab, ... A: Garry, couple of things to help him out. Get a younger dog get a puppy if possible. although he ... | |
| dogs | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: How does a change in a dogs exercise patterns cause abnormal behavior A: Kelly dogs are bred to do certain things....hunt, chase, herd, etc. when they cant do that it is ... | |
| Training and skin | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 staffie's and my male one barks continuously at people when they come in and at the ... A: omega 3 fatty acids are just fine or salmon..... before someone comes in put the male on leash ... | |
| Minature Schnauzer | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Karen, I have a miniature schnauzer that is 2 years old. I have had her since she was 6 months old. ... A: First of all, if you spank a dog that has run from you when you catch her,,, a dogs thought is "I'm ... | |
| Dog | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: My dog, Brodie, whines all the time! I take him to the vet regularly and have tried just about ... A: how old is Brodie? is he looking at you when he whines...what are the circumstances around his ... | |
| A diffrent problem...... | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old female cocker/lab mutt and she has started leg mounting in the past two ... A: That is a possibility, but there is also another reason she could be doing that. She could be being ... | |
| dog breeding | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a male boxer that i wish to breed, And i dont know where to look for information. I live in ... A: You don't mention what kind of information you want.....Are you looking for diseases to inoculate ... | |
| P.G Bitch ??????? | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I had my bitch bred 11/11 to 11/19. I sent her to the stud, good breedings.She had some symptoms of ... A: Donna, I have to agree with you on that one,,,,However, I have seen a plug when there was an ... | |
| Beagles | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm not an expert, but I think theres a problem with leaving a dog outside from 7 in the morning ... A: Do they have a dog house outside that they can get in away from the weather? If not, you can ... | |
| Need Help with my puppy | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Im having problems geting him to not pee and poo in the house my father is getting mad cuz he is ... A: a pup 7 weeks is equal to an infant of 4 months...would you expect a 4 month old infant to be potty ... | |
| Dogs | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: 1. Can you tell me everything about my Minature Pinscher? eg. He need dog food such Chow Food, you ... A: wait untill he is 8 months before you feed him adult food. yes keep to one food add the beef and ... | |
| Dogs | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: 1. Can you tell me everything about my Minature Pinscher? eg. He need dog food such Chow Food, you ... A: henry For grooming soft bristle brush, bathe once or twice a month nails clipped twice a month ... | |
| shihtzu born without a tail | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: We are looking into buying a shih tzu puppy that was born without a tail. She is the only one in ... A: Liz, I answered this question a few days ago, I don't know why it is back here....I guess it ... | |
| Pup wants to constantly go out now! | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: ) I hope you can help my husband and I with this issue we seem to have with our 1 year old Golden ... A: If she is just playing in the snow...let her....do you walk her at all? She sounds like she needs ... | |
| Pup wants to constantly go out now! | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: ) I hope you can help my husband and I with this issue we seem to have with our 1 year old Golden ... A: Two solutions: One is to let her stay out until you go to work. She will get that out of her ... | |
| my 2 year old dog | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: hi i have a 2 year old bull terrier that uses my home as his bathroom sometimes he goes out side ... A: Kieth, Terriers have more understanding than most dogs....But let me give you house breaking psych ... | |
| Shih tzu and major sheding | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: My sweet 1 year old female Shih Tzu sheds horribly!!! Her hair is all over my clothes, furniture ... A: Kim there are pills that you can give her to reduce shedding. They carry them in the bigger pet ... | |
| fleas | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Our terrier gave birth to five puppies 2wks ago. And now they have fleas. If we give the mother ... A: Linda, in future if you breed your pet, two weeks BEFORE SHE IS DUE, put ADVANTAGE NOT ADVANTIK ... | |
| Female just over 6 months, first heat | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: My puppy just was in her first heat and then got her first hair cut a couple days after it was ... A: Katie, put some medicated powder around the area. If she has razor burn and has been licking ... | |
| Mama Boxer | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My 1.5 year old boxer gave birth on the 29 of Nov. For the past 6 hours she has been vomiting and ... A: Carlene, when I have a litter, I RUN to the vet if anything like that happens. If she is sick you ... | |
| Rat Terrier Pregnant? | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: We have a 4 yr old rat terrier male and we just acquired a female who went into heat within 2 days ... A: Michelle, the most fertile time during the heat cycle is the 13th. However, just like humans She ... | |
| Growling at our kids. | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: weve had a husky and german sheperd before this time we thaught a alaskan malamute would be a good ... A: Ashley, This id definitely a case where you need to go to someone. He may not be used to children ... | |
| Fear of People | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: We recently got a 15 month old chocolate lab. She was rescued from a puppy mill when she was about ... A: It is an easy fix, but not a quick one....Just have your kids and husband do everything for her. ... | |
| labor and whelping | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: My lab will be 63 days tomorrow. Since Wednesday she has been acting different and her temperature ... A: I dont have a good feel for this....If she is trying to poo, she could be trying to pass a puppy. ... | |
| Potty Training | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 16 week old male Yorkie. We have been training him to go to the pee pads, and until two ... A: Jay, Did he get the shot in the leg or near his neck. Yes it could have something to do with this. ... | |
| labor and whelping | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: My lab will be 63 days tomorrow. Since Wednesday she has been acting different and her temperature ... A: Get her to the vet, Tasha, she could have a big puppy in the canal and can't pass it...Let him check ... | |
| Jealousy over new dog | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently brought home a 10-week-old pomeranian puppy to join my 9-year-old rat terrier and ... A: Cara, Keep them separate unless you are there to supervise..This is typical in jealous dogs. You ... | |
| INDUCING HEAT CYCLE | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I'M LOOKING FOR THE NAME OR NAMES OF MEDICATION(S) THAT I CAN GIVE MY BITCH TO INDUCE HER HEAT ... A: When I called my vet to ask the name of the shot he had given my dog years ago...He said they don't ... | |
| BOXER DROOLING AFTER KENNEL VISIT | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: MY 4 YR OLD BOXER STARTED DROOLING IN EXCESS AFTER A 2 WK VISIT TO THE KENNEL..SHE DID NOT DROOL ... A: nancy, I would have the vet check that. She could have something in her mouth or picked up ... | |
| training a 2 yr old adopted smooth fox terrier | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: We just adopted a smooth fox terrier female who has grown up with only woman (i think) and other ... A: Alyssa, These dogs are HIGHLY emotional because they are soooo intelligent. She is probably ... | |
| Pregnant Siberian Husky | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a Siberian Husky which is due to give birth any day now, but this morning she has been ... A: how many days since she has been bred? is this her first time? is she hiding or searching and ... | |
| Male lab mix peeing constantly | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old male lab/golden mix. I got him two months ago from an animal rescue ... A: Lynn, This is NOT a training problem,,,,This dog needs to be checked out for bladder problems that ... | |
| Mange | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: Tonight when I was driving home from work, I found 2 strays (pitbulls). It was pouring and the ... A: There are a couple of types of mange. Scarcoptic is the one that is contagious. Call the animal ... | |
| mastiff/ boxer temper | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: My dog has bitten me on several different occasions out of anger and I care for it very well. He is ... A: First I need some answers,,,,what is happening when he is biting? Where did you get him from and ... | |
| Puppy schedule and Fece eating | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a female cockapoo, Coco, a few months ago from a shelter. She is 5 1/2 months and ... A: I would move your 6:30 out to 8 PM and that would solve that problem. As far as the eating poop. ... | |
| training | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: my dog is a doberman cross 7 months old, she is fully house trained but when left alone or me and my ... A: Well, I would suggest that she be either crated the next time you go out. or what happens when you ... | |
| Puppy Housetraining | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Wheaten Terrier for two months and still can't seem to get the potty training right. ... A: has he had a bout of fleas? if so he may have tape worm that doesn't show up in a stool sample..You ... | |
| Cavalier king charles | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: We found a cavalier king charles at a rescue organization today. They think Charlie is 3 years old. ... A: Viki, That is very much a vet question,,,but I have seen some dogs do very well on just three ... | |
| appropriate mother dog behavior with her pups | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a American Bulldog named Sara who will be 4 yrs. old on Christmas. She gave birth to her ... A: Melissa, I hate to tell you this, but your pups are in danger. She could go either way...I had one ... | |
| Pomeranian Hair Regrown after Shaving | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I stupidly shaved my pomeranian and now most of the hair has grown in except a small bald spot (not ... A: Matt, I would try Omega 3 fatty acids first, it is stronger than missing link. Break open a human ... | |
| My dog is attacking my other dog who just had pups | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: My young dog just had 8 puppies and my other dog( a bitch too) tries to attack the young mum when ... A: In the wild, when there is a pack of wolves or wild dogs, only the alpha female is allowed to have ... | |
| Dog House Training | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a Schnoodle from a rescue 2 months ago. He is approx. 2 years-old, and not too much was ... A: Stasha, couple of questions, have you changed his food, is he being given any different treats or ... | |
| My dog is attacking my other dog who just had pups | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: My young dog just had 8 puppies and my other dog( a bitch too) tries to attack the young mum when ... A: Maria, Your older dog will hurt or cause the puppies to get hurt by her aggressive behavior...You ... | |
| head strong miniature schnauzer | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: can you help me my 18 week old mini is a nigtmare on walks he pulls and constantly barks at everyone ... A: Ok that is good, that he is friendly. Here is what to do: Try this first. When you go for a ... | |
| American staffordshire terrier pregnancy | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: How can I tell if my dog is pregnant? We adopted an amstaff about 5 weeks ago. When we got her, her ... A: I was trying to answer you and my computer crashed. I would supplement her food with some cottage ... | |
| Dog Training and Shrubs outside | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: We just got a 12-week old Havenese dog and having some problems with the potty training. Besides it ... A: gating him in kitchen is great,,, just treat it the same way as the pen...put his bed in it and put ... | |
| head strong miniature schnauzer | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: can you help me my 18 week old mini is a nigtmare on walks he pulls and constantly barks at everyone ... A: Anne, It sounds like you really need to get control of him...If he is like this at 18 weeks, you ... | |
| miniature schnauzer getting along with cat | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: When our female miniature schnauzer, Trixie, was 3 1/2 years old, we rescued a tabby cat, Mika and ... A: Couple of suggestions: Preliminary: you need to be more in control of Trixie...Start by making her ... | |
| Dog Training and Shrubs outside | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: We just got a 12-week old Havenese dog and having some problems with the potty training. Besides it ... A: sorry for the delay, puppy pads work really well. specially if you get the kind that are treated ... | |
| Dashound aprox 9 mos. old wasp sting | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: He bit a large wasp and was stung in the mouth. He's pawing at his snout & licking alot. seems sad. ... A: First give him a children's dose of antihistamine for tonight and tomorrow call the vet and let him ... | |
| Choosing a dog breed | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have decided to get a family dog and want to make sure i get the right one for us. I would like a ... A: Well you didn't tell me where you live so I don't know if the climate is warm or cold, but Please go ... | |
| Choosing a dog breed | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I have decided to get a family dog and want to make sure i get the right one for us. I would like a ... A: There are several dogs that will fit this category, but to give you a good answer I will need to ... | |
| Choice of puppy | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to buy either a Maltese or a Shih Tzu puppy, and am confused with making the right ... A: Jog, Tear stains are better than renal failure for sure..However there is a new product out called ... | |
| Choice of puppy | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to buy either a Maltese or a Shih Tzu puppy, and am confused with making the right ... A: Jog, No contest here,,,the Maltese is by far the best for health and companionship and trainability. ... | |
| Female shiba Inu | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a boy & girl Shiba Inu. The female just turned a year in July & is in heat for her second ... A: Usually dogs are fertile between the eleventh and the fourteenth day of the heat cycle. But there ... | |
| Bull Terrier | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am very concerned about my female white bull terrier. Her nose is hard and leathery - and was ... A: Niki, I answered this two days ago, but I guess it didn't go through...I think you should go back to ... | |
| home made food for my dogs | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: hai dear i am from india.i have 1 st bernard 8months old and 3month golden retriver. recently i ... A: I am sorry, I am unfamiliar with the types of fish in India...I do know that salmon is EXCELLENT for ... | |
| Leaving new puppy at home | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I am going to be picking up my new 8 week old Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu mix next Friday. I have been ... A: yes it is a lot of work,,, if you don't control what goes in you cant control what goes out and then ... | |
| Leaving new puppy at home | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I am going to be picking up my new 8 week old Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu mix next Friday. I have been ... A: Michelle, that is a long time for a puppy to be alone...they are pack animals and at 8 weeks that ... | |
| Small-hairless-black-leathery patch of skin? | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: . I really appreciate it. I was thinking you might have some thoughts on my dog due to your grooming ... A: Of course, without seeing it I cannot give you an accurate answer, but groomers do see skin that we ... | |
| housebreaking two puppies | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have two 7mo old shih tzu pups, one male and one female. When we are home we take them out every ... A: when you are home and taking them out every hour,,,,if the male does not go outside bring him in and ... | |
| BEHAVIOR CHANGES | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 indoor dogs. A neutered 14 year old male Boxer, A 2 year old, unneutered, female Boxer and ... A: It sounds to me like if she has hormone issues then spaying her is the answer. She won't have any ... | |
| GRAYBEARD | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: NANCY, MY 2 YR OLD BLACK MALE LAB ALREADY HAS GRAY WHISKERS ALL AROUND HIS MOUTH. DOES THIS MEAN HE ... A: Bill, No it doesn't. It just means some light colored hair, a recessive gene, is showing up in his ... | |
| multiple dogs | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I love animals,I have 3 dogs. 1 rat terrier-male,1 cockerspaniel/terrier mix-male, and a german ... A: Kayla Absolutely!!!! My girlfriends tiny peke bred an Australian Shepherd. The female Aussie had ... | |
| home made food for my dogs | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: hai dear i am from india.i have 1 st bernard 8months old and 3month golden retriver. recently i ... A: I would alternate, your feeding....I would use the potatoes one day and the rice another in the ... | |
| puppy in heat and leaking urine | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Our almost 7 month pup, a Pomeranian, is experiencing her first heat. Is it common that she finds it ... A: I have not personally experience that with any of my dogs, however they do need to urinate more ... | |
| dog pregnancy | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr. bassett female that may be pregnant...not sure because she would only be about 4 ... A: Ha, you sound just like me when i had a dog that i thought was pregnant....She wasn't, but the same ... | |
| 7 mth old terrier x shih tzu | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My 7 mth old terrier x shih tzu has been house trained since we got him. We have had him about 1.5 ... A: I would take him back to the vet first thing and make sure that nothing is wrong...It sounds to me ... | |
| 6 Month Old Puppy Urinating in Crate | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old boxer/lab/shep who is urinating in her crate every time she is in it for ... A: I would have her checked for a urinary track infections. A lot of pups that are crated get these ... | |
| Furniture Chewing | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 17 month old boxer who has begun chewing furniture about 2 or 3 months ago. She has never ... A: Reasons for chewing: Vitamin deficiency Mineral deficiency ash deficiency boredom lack of exercise ... | |
| Boston Terrier Diet | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have just adopted a 3 year old Boston from a local stray rescue. She is absolutely such a good fit ... A: I personally use a combination....I use proplan sensitive skin it is a salmon and rice...and I add ... | |
| House training | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: last year i got a pekingese from a pet store, which i shouldnt have done for obvious reasons but i ... A: nikki how many times a day do you take them out? if you feed at 9 am they should go out immediately ... | |
| My IG Caughs a lot lately | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: Lili has always coughed and has trouble catching her breath. It's like she has something in her ... A: Almond, There are several things that could be going on. She could have a collapsed trachea that ... | |
| first time owner -new yorkie | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I have never owned a dog and honestly, I have never had any interest in having one but my daughter ... A: Oh my goodness Tea.... so much to tell you I dont know where to start, but lets start with his ... | |
| Smooth Fox Terrier soiling crate | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: We just inherited a 5 yr old male fox terrier who poops and pees in his crate. My husband and I ... A: I raise smooth fox terriers and would love to see a picture of him and what state you got him from ... | |
| Apartment dog | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have moved to an apartment and would like to get a dog. It is an average sized ... A: Go to www.AKC.org and look up the following breeds any one of them would probably be fine. Irish ... | |
| AmStaff Terrier | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old amstaff terrier. I have been feeding her Members Mark "Exceed" dog food, by ... A: the benefil is the cheaper if you get it.....to mix.............. the purina one sensitive stomach ... | |
| AmStaff Terrier | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old amstaff terrier. I have been feeding her Members Mark "Exceed" dog food, by ... A: couple of things to help you out.... go on ebay and look for coupons for eukanuba they have them ... | |
| chihuahua | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Can you give a 4.6 pound chihuahua childrens tylenol for pain and if so how much? A: Tylenol is too strong for dogs... It is not recommended, but you usually can give a dog a ground ... | |
| behavior problem | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: We need your insight. We recently added a new member to the family, a now 3 month old female mini ... A: Richard, Until you told me about the soiling, I would have said this is just a high spirited ... | |
| licking her paws | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr old mini rat terrier and she keeps lickin her paws they are so red and becoming ... A: Also, get a vitamin AND MINERAL supplement. Also, she needs more exercise,, she could be licking ... | |
| new puppies showing aggression toward the older dog | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a chihuahua, she is very passive and gets along with all other animal. I purchase a yorkie ... A: Sherry, I don't like seeing aggression in that age dog....It sounds like she really had to hold her ... | |
| dog pregnancy | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr. bassett female that may be pregnant...not sure because she would only be about 4 ... A: No,,,, if she has milk at 4 weeks it is probably a false pregnancy,,, If she doesn't have milk and ... | |
| Lump on dogs throat/neck | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a minature schnauzer. She is 4 years old. I am terrified. I just noticed a place on her ... A: I wouldn't worry too much....It sounds like a cyst or a raised hot spot....Since it is bothering ... | |
| dog pregnancy | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr. bassett female that may be pregnant...not sure because she would only be about 4 ... A: It is a little early for her to be getting aggressive...Three things here could be going on...She ... | |
| Please Help | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6month old pitt bull puppy, for the last day are two he's been throwing up not eating or ... A: Of course if you cant go to a vet he could die....However if you can get some peptobismal into him ... | |
| My puppi schnauzer | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: Hi my name is Eddie I hope u have an answer to my question I have a six month schnauzer girl and ... A: Edey Schnauzers can be very sensitive....Try to watch her carefully so you can prevent her from ... | |
| Terrier coat/ baldness | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: We have recently acquired a crossbred terrier (half jack russell) pup from a reputable dog rescue. ... A: ,, Boy it sure sounds like mange.. especially with the baldness around the eyes...You might want to ... | |
| infertility in border collie | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: i have a female border collie,she is just going on 3years. she came into heat twice but hasnt again ... A: I have known this to happen twice before and both times in later years there was a problem. I would ... | |
| 3 YR Puggle Won't Stop Eating Poop | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old Puggle who won't stop eating her poop. It's gotten to the point where I have to ... A: It most definitely sounds like a vitamin/mineral deficiency.... get her pet tabs WITH minerals..It ... | |
| What breed is my dog? | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I attached an image of my dog and i was wondering if you could tell what breed she is. We were ... A: she looks like she has a lot Pomeranian or American Eskimo in her.....If she is larger it would ... | |
| hair loss | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: i have a question about my maltipom. she is 1 yr old and her hair is thinning i am pretty sure it ... A: What are you using for fleas? They are very hard to see and if you are not using anything for them ... | |
| st bernard | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I just acquired a 6 year old St Bernard three days ago. She doesn't seem to be eating much at all, I ... A: If her vulva is not swollen and it is dry (encouraging sign), she could be having a whopping false ... | |
| st bernard | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I just acquired a 6 year old St Bernard three days ago. She doesn't seem to be eating much at all, I ... A: Darn! What a butt head is right.....no vet open on Saturday morning, even for a couple of hours? ... | |
| How to choose a dog | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am struggling with how to select a dog. My daughter (age 10) has been begging me for a dog for ... A: First of all, if you are gone a long time during the day,, I would suggest you adopt an older dog. ... | |
| Help w/Shy Maltese | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: We have a four year old maltese, Daisy, that I purchased at 12 weeks old. She lived with my mother, ... A: This should be an easy fix.....Sign her up for some classes at Petsmart or any group lessons, but ... | |
| muscle mass | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a Neopolitan Mastiff puppy around 3 months old. I feed him twice a day 2 and a half cups of ... A: Your puppy should be walked every day. This is healthy for his body and his mind and also ... | |
| minature snauzer | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: what height should a miniature snauzer be in inches i assume that males are larger than females ... A: All schnauzers come from the standard schnauzer. The miniatures were bred down and the giants were ... | |
| my little shih tz | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I have three questions, one is what is the best way to stop the bitting? my pup is 10wks and when ... A: biting 1) put your thumb on her tongue and hold it down till she tries to get away. this should ... | |
| Aggressiveness | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: We have a 3yr old Parson Russell Terrier male(neutered). I am the alpha and he totally listens to ... A: Krista, You may think you are the alpha, but not all the way. That type of behavior means he ... | |
| mating season problems | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: hey.. i have got a one and a half year old labrador, i think he is on heat as has become very ... A: Male dogs do not come into heat. If he is restless, he may be smelling another dog who is in heat. ... | |
| chiweenie size | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a chiweenie the mother is half chihuaua half daschund and the father is the same the mother ... A: Kisha, There is no way to tell at this time, but I would think that the dachshund would be dominant ... | |
| grooming schnoodles | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have two Schnoodles both are 2 years old. I bought a Deluxe Oster Grooming Kit/Medium Duty ... A: Go to Petedge.com and get Andis AG 2 speed clipper. It is $109.00 if you cannot afford that get ... | |
| breeding a dog | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: How many times will a female dog allow herself to be mounted during her heat cycle? This is third ... A: It depends whether she is at her fertile time or not....the 13th day (give or take a day) is the ... | |
| nursing chihuahua | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: My nursing chihuahua will whine occasionally, mainly when leaving her puppies to go to the bathroom ... A: she should be on puppy food and cottage cheese and maybe a calcium supplement. If you put her on ... | |
| he so big and im not strong enough | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: my dog is 2yrs old he is a bull mastiff male. its bad enough that i cant pin him down while ... A: Take him to classes (with a muzzle if you have to) Find a good local trainer. A mastiff is ... | |
| dog | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My dog is 100lbs, he was playing with another dog, he tried to turn running at full speed,went to ... A: some of the over the counter meds can get them very sick. He can be given a "doggy aspirin" ... | |
| Barking Brittany | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9mo. old Brittany Spaniel. He is very hyperactive and loves to play, but is quite ... A: Cindy, No. one, he needs more exercise, tons of it. Go for long walks with him and make him stay ... | |
| min pin had puppies | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: My min pin had puppies 24 hours ago and will not come out to eat or go the bathroom. I have bred ... A: Cyn Some have a stronger maternal instinct than others. Some small dogs get upset and don't eat. ... | |
| Pregnant Toy Rat Terrier | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2yr old female toy rat terrier and she is about 3 weeks pregnant. Do you know how long her ... A: Lindsey There is always a risk when a dog is pregnant. When the male is larger the risk increases ... | |
| My ShiTzu has a strange eating habit | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. My 3 year old male ShiTzu has a strange eating appearance. ... A: Well if you have the face hair shaved off one time, you will be able to tell. I shave them all the ... | |
| dog | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: i have a 4 month old boxer and i have noticed he has been getting these smaill raised bumps that are ... A: For some reason, boxers get hives. You will have to visit the vet to get something that counteracts ... | |
| HOUSEBREAKING | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: MY 7 MONTH OLD SHIH TSU PUPPY NO LONGER URINATES IN THE HOUSE BUT HE CONTINUES TO POOP IN THE HOUSE ... A: A puppy needs to be housebroken in each room. If you are giving him the run of the house he isn't ... | |
| Yorkie personality | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: . I have a question for you. This might be tough for me to actually explain the problem. We bred ... A: First things first. Take her to vet and check her eyesight and then her hearing. Your description ... | |
| Rat terrier ears smell | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I got a rat terrier about 8 weeks ago and we give her a bath about every 7-10 days and know we are ... A: nikki The best thing of course is to have a vet check them. You need to know if it is a bacterial ... | |
| antifugngal shampoo | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: this product at no pet stores. can you help me i think my dogs has ringworm and i don't have money ... A: debbie, I have not heard of this treatment for ringworm. The only thing I know is lamisil and I ... | |
| Picking the Right Breed | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested in purchasing a Brittany Spaniel. I had two Golden Retrievers, which were great ... A: The Brittanys that I have come in contact with have been great dogs. They are a bit hyper ... | |
| 6.5 yr. old male boxer | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6.5 yr. old male boxer.when i first got him i put him on a large breed dog food.Well,I then ... A: Teeth can be worn down from bones and grinding, not usually from food unless it is very hard (which ... | |
| Overweight Chinese Crested | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: My dog is suppossedly a full breed Chinese Crested Powderpuff. I have been reading that this breed ... A: Steph, there are always throwbacks in a line of dogs. That, plus the overweight problem could be ... | |
| Housebroken dog suddenly not so housebroke | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old whippet mix that I have had for around a year. She was spayed and housebroken ... A: Ok, so have a stool sample checked to make sure she hasn't picked anything up. Then I'm thinking ... | |
| Housebroken dog suddenly not so housebroke | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old whippet mix that I have had for around a year. She was spayed and housebroken ... A: Lauren, I'm confused, you say you leave her in the house because it gets too cold in the house. ... | |
| westie poop problems | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: Our westie insists on pooping and peeing out on our wood deck or on the stone walkway. We have ... A: Try taking her for walks and play with her in some open fields until she goes to the bathroom. This ... | |
| A Biting Lhasa Apso | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: Maddie the Biting Lhasa Apso Dear Patti, My brother’s friend saw a cute six-year-old Lhasa Apso ... A: It seems like you have tried everything. Everything but discipline. Get Cesar Milans book. The ... | |
| cairn terrier looking for compatable playmate | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: My female cairn is almost 2 years old and I am concidering getting her a compatable friend- I know ... A: Sheila, Lots of my customers have more than one cairn. They seem to get along whether male or ... | |
| a puppy question | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: hi the dog i have gotten from craig's list ended up pregnant b4 i got her and ended up with 6 ... A: At two weeks they should see a vet and be wormed. At four weeks they should be started (not ... | |
| silky terrier and stranger anxiety | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: We have a silky terrier, his name is Nash. He will be one year old on 7/31/2008. He is a very loving ... A: Rita, He needs you to take full charge of him. Right now he feels he has to take care of you, that ... | |
| Pet clippers | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a Poodle and have been using clippers from Walmart that cost less than $50.00 and am ready to ... A: The variable speed clippers are nice. The Oster is the most dependable for home use. It does not ... | |
| Having German Shepherd and a Yorkshire Terrier | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 months old German Shepherd. My wife and I are so attached to her. Sometimes we feel she ... A: The size could be a problem if the shepherd goes to play with the little one and accidently hurts ... | |
| Border collie in the city? | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: Can a border collies live in the city? What kind of daily exercise does this breed need? And does it ... A: Tara, yes, however they cannot be alone and unchallenged for a long time. They are very busy and ... | |
| Behavior | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6yr.old chow-sheltie mix,very loving dog,but when people walk by the fence outside she ... A: Jim She must be socialized in a class. And then you must get enough control of her so that when ... | |
| new puppy | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: i just got an 11 week old American staffordshire terrior and i know nothing about puppies. i mean i ... A: Jamie your pup should be on a good food, such as eukanuba puppy food, or Bill Jack puppy food. He ... | |
| Min Pin Poops In house/eats everything! | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I adopted a 13 month old Min Pin from a rescue center about 3 weeks ago. He had been there for 2 ... A: first of all get him a multivitamin MINERAL supplement. It will take about 4 MONTHS to work even if ... | |
| dog and child | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a daughter that is 4 and a 18month rottweiler. The dog is well mannered and we have never ... A: Elaine, I don't like the sound of this, please contact your breeder and go to a trainer used to ... | |
| 1 or 2 dogs better? | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: We have a 3-year-old female Chihuahua. She is so sweet, smart, and very laid back. We have had no ... A: Sylvia, I think after the initial jealousy, etc. she will love the company. Chihuahua's like ... | |
| breeding | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: my 2 year old shepard was just bred last night. She hadn't been bleeding for about 3 or 4 days and ... A: Laurie, some dogs start bleeding again after breeding some don't. My dogs always bleed after ... | |
| dog breeding | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: What day should I bred my male and female dogs? And someone told me the 7th and the 11th day. A: Adrian, Keep them separate until you breed them (it will keep the male more interested). Breed ... | |
| What kind of dog do I have?? | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: About 3 days ago I got a dog from the Humane Society. I was told she was a 2 year old terrier ... A: Nice pictures. Have you ever seen the old black and white movies "Our Gang Comedy"? Your dog is ... | |
| Dachshund pregnancy | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: My female dachshund was bred for the first time on June 1. She is a very petite bitch, and I ... A: Ginger, It wouldn't hurt to add cottage cheese to her daily diet, as a calcium source. I believe an ... | |
| Training my husky | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: Okay I recently got a husky from someone, it was heavily under weight, he is dog aggressive cause ... A: Tiffany, There are a lot of questions here. Lets do one at a time and you can contact me through my ... | |
| soft coated wheaten terrier, | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: my 15 month scwt is itching and biting her skin alot, i have had her to the vet who says she has an ... A: paula, she is a terrier, she needs a high fat diet and absolutely NO fleas. Use advantage on her ... | |
| puppy testicles | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: i have a lab almost 5 mo. have read numerous different things on when the male testicles should ... A: If he is not noticeably dropped by 9 months, I would have a vet check him. And there is no set ... | |
| House Training | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a ten month old Yorkie Poo who is still having issues with peeing in the house. Is it too ... A: The easiest solution I see, is to pick her up and hold her while you get your shoes on. Talk to her ... | |
| follow up about hair loss on golden | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: She is eating a natural food that she has been on for years. She isn,t on any flee treatment. Not ... A: Alan, I cant find the original question here. But if your golden recently had pups she will blow ... | |
| Puppy pawing and submissive urination | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: We have a 12 month old Boston Terrier named Lily that is very very hyper and loves to ... A: There are a couple of things I want you to try. But let me backtrack. Did putting your hand on her ... | |
| Shih Tzu Aggression... | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have a 1.5 yr old Shih Tzu, (he was abandoned), for 4 months now. He is house ... A: J Yes this aggression can go to the baby if you don't get a handle on it. Put a pinch collar on him ... | |
| What's wrong with my Yorkiepoo | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: Lately, he's been really aggressive after baths. He does laps around the living room, barking and ... A: I think he is just feeling good after his bath. You may want to redirect the aggressive behavior ... | |
| Neutering a dog | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 year old west highland terrier dog who is not neutered. When I bought him he did not ... A: Olga, I have many male dogs, only one had a minor problem, the others all lived till they were 12 or ... | |
| 2 questions... | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 questions... 1)My boyfriend and I have a little lab mix,(Hunter)- hes a year old and under ... A: Absolutely the husky needs more food. Purina One is an excellent food. I use it myself. The husky ... | |
| Puppy afraid to go for walk or ride in car | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: Zoey is a 7 month old rescuse mixed breed (probably some poodle and terrier). We have had her for 5 ... A: I had the same experience with a dog I acquired. Zoey is afraid she is going to be given away. ... | |
| crate training. | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old beagle/poodle/pug that i have been trying to housebreak. I have had her for 2 ... A: Start working the pad closer and closer to the dog while still taking her out regularly. Two ... | |
| My Dog is about to Give Birth! | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: My dog is in its first stge of labor right now! My bitch has had pups once before and we knew a lot ... A: A heating pad can burn puppies. The mother should keep them warm enough if you have enough bedding ... | |
| I just got a dog that wasn't trained right | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: My friend has never had a dog before but she has lots of cats. She trained the pup as a cat more ... A: kim On a temporary basis, I would try crate training him. Take him out when he has to go, if he ... | |
| Female in heat | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I have two dogs. One female pure-bred beagle, about a year and a half old, and a male stray. We are ... A: Kelli, If the male dog was neutered late, or has had a sexual experience before neutering, he will ... | |
| dog grooming | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I live in a small community where dog grooming is very limited resulting in very long wait even when ... A: If you want to leave a 1/4 inch on your dog (very short), then purchase a 7F blade. If you want a ... | |
| milk | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: i have a poodle that mated last week is there any supplement i can give her to produce milk as she ... A: I would give her calcium and Pettabs has a vitamin and mineral supplement (there may be one with ... | |
| Breeding | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a male that I have never had a problem with breeding especially wanting or trying to breed. ... A: Separate him from all females. Keep him away until it is time to breed. Is the bitch flagging ... | |
| Overweight Jack Russell Terrier | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: My JR Terrier is 3 and weighs 25 lbs. He is a male and has been fixed. I feed him Science Diet R/D; ... A: A cup of food a day is a LOT. I feed my dogs (25 lbs) a half cup a day and I mix in a little real ... | |
| dog having pups | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me i took my dog for a check up at the vets and he said he could ... A: It is definitely possible she has one in her rib cage, No vet can feel puppies at 2 to 3 weeks. I ... | |
| ADOPTED 8 YEAR OLD WESTIE FROM LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I ADOPTED AN 8 YEAR OLD FEMALE WESTIE TODAY, AT THE LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER. THEY SAID SHE WAS ... A: she must have at least had a good diet wherever she was. Yes open the pill and put it on the food. ... | |
| ADOPTED 8 YEAR OLD WESTIE FROM LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I ADOPTED AN 8 YEAR OLD FEMALE WESTIE TODAY, AT THE LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER. THEY SAID SHE WAS ... A: how is her skin? if she seems to have dry skin give her omega three fatty acids. ... | |
| worms..yuck! | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My new puppy has worms. It was in his feces, I believe it was a roundworm, but it seemed rather ... A: The puppy heart worm med should take care of most worms, However, if he has tape, which doesn't show ... | |
| Mini dachshund problem | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My mini dachshund charlie is 3 months old, we got him when he was 7 weeks. He was on beneful when we ... A: It sounds like something is bothering his system. Take him to a vet and have him checked out. ... | |
| Adult Dog Rebellion | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a little dog (Pomeranian, Poodle, Sheltie mix), a 9 month old son, and my wife and I are gone ... A: 10 hours is too long for a small dog to hold it. Put puppy pads down for her to use during the ... | |
| Nuetered Jack -Rat Terrier | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: my 2 yr old male Jack Russell- Rat Terrier mix has been trying to mount my 7 week old German ... A: Sarah, Sometimes it doesn't work, but whether it does or not, you will need to give it some time for ... | |
| dog doesn't like my husband | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem. About a month ago, we agreed to adopt a small terrier mix from a family that ... A: Frances, Everything you and your husband is doing right now is great. But I want you to take her ... | |
| how do I get a older dog housebroken, along with a 7 month old pup? HELP! HELP!! | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I need serious advice! I'm ready to go crazy!! ok, I have a MaltiPoo, 1 1/2 yrs old. Got him at 8 ... A: Stacey, Neutering should help a bit, but not right away. Besides he is marking his territory and ... | |
| Neutered Male Dog | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old male that was neutered at 6m. We also have a 6m female that recently went into ... A: Tracey, Although I have heard of this before, I have never heard the outcome. It sounds to me like ... | |
| my pet lhasa apso | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: i bought home a female lhasa apso a month ago.now she is 2 months old.my local vet tells me that she ... A: Rupa, make sure you take her to a class and get her socialized. Also put some bad tasting stuff, ... | |
| testicals | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: i just but a pug puppy which is 6 months old he has not his testicals in place at what age are dogs ... A: They are usually down right away, or sometime before six months. You may have a problem there. ... | |
| Skin tags on my older dog | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: What can I apply to them to get them healed- I am applying peroxide and it seems to be helping-but ... A: Jo, this is more a vet question and I am not supposed to answer it. I will tell you, if it were my ... | |
| Training | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: Nancy, my 5 month old Yorkie doesn't listen to me anytime after our training sessions. He's ... A: Danetra, This is why treat training is sometimes not good, but you can do two things. One: hold ... | |
| pregnancy | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: i have 2 labs that are pregnant day 26. they have developed strange behavior with eating all of a ... A: Chris, At least during meal times for now separate them, or the submissive one won't have enough to ... | |
| 4 year out mix | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: Can you HELP me!!! My 3 1'2 year old Chiuaua/ jack mix will not stop using the bath room in the ... A: Amy, Is he neutered, it sounds like he is marking his territory. When he is in the house, keep him ... | |
| dogs | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: i have a 7 month lod bitch i cant see ant sines of bleeding but my dog has just started and he wont ... A: Tracy, if it is a small dog, (toy breed) you may not see bleeding because she is clean. Separate ... | |
| Grooming | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: my dog will not let me cut his nails. i read that if i give him benadryl it will help him calm down ... A: I had a dog once that hated having her nails cut and I would let her fall into a deep sleep and just ... | |
| pitbulls | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old pit mix that i just bought and were getting another 8 week old full american ... A: Jessica, I would go one step further, when the pit growls not only say "no" but put her on her ... | |
| hair growth | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I recently shaved my dogs hair and now I wished I hadn't. How long will it take for her hair to grow ... A: Frances, It sounds like you shaved it too close. what blade number did you use. It sounds like ... | |
| pitbulls | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old pit mix that i just bought and were getting another 8 week old full american ... A: Jessica, Pit bulls are wonderful family dogs if you know how to train them and train them early. ... | |
| Brittany | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I have had Dogs all my life at the age of 56 I have a One year old Brittany That won't leave the ... A: Well John, sounds like she needs some tiring out and exercise. Get a back pack for her that you can ... | |
| My Jack Russell | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12 week old and have been crate training him. I believe I have done everything I can - he ... A: Leigh, Does he go to the bathroom in his crate? If not, when you take him out and he doesn't go, ... | |
| grooming + behavior | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I own a Jack R Terrier named Benji. He is a very smart and friendly dog. the problem is that he so ... A: Vivian, Two things to try: for the grooming a mild tranquilizer from the vet will take care of ... | |
| pregnant? | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: my dog is about four years old now and is usually very active and playful. lately she has gained ... A: Sarah More importantly, has she been with a male dog when she was in heat? Vomiting is not a sign of ... | |
| yorkie in heat | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: how long does it usually last when she is in heat and there has been no sign of bleeding i have a ... A: lon, you are taking a chance when you breed the larger male to a smaller female. You might wind up ... | |
| biting &nipping | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: cant stop my staff from bitting &nipping you help she is 5 month old &she holds her blander in day ... A: Charles, She is probably teething as well as going through puppy stage. put some hot sauce on your ... | |
| Breeding | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know how to breed my 3 year old Shih Tzu, we already have a male. How do I know ... A: Dorothy, A male should be about 18 months before you breed him even though he will be able to do so ... | |
| Pup in Heat | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 6/7 month old German Shepherd puppy that we found in a dumpster She has started her first ... A: Tamara, She will be in heat for about 3 to 4 weeks. Yes, keep her in. A male dog can smell a ... | |
| Picking a dog for an elderly man | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: My dad, 91, recently had to have his dog of 16 years put down and his missing her terribly. Our ... A: Daphne, I would get him something that could sit in his lap, like a 4/5 year old pomeranian. They ... | |
| Accidental breeding | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: My Sheltie was accidentally bred by my male May31.There was a tie.She has never had pups.My vet said ... A: Lindy, There is something out there that is very expensive, that shows early pregnancy. I believe ... | |
| puppy chewing | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: i have a 6 MO old terrier mix that i rescued. i give him plenty of toys and dog bones for chewing ... A: Julie, two things, put him on eukanuba puppy food for another 6 months. that will help and get some ... | |
| Trimming my dogs toenails | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Nancy, First off thank you for your time. My name is Ryan and I am writting you from Vancouver ... A: Ryan (that is my granson's name, so you are already a favorite) Although this sounds like a vet ... | |
| How Many Poo's | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: She is called Molly. She is a really well behave good little dog. she is almost house trained, so ... A: Kathryn, Yes it is normal, input output plus an extra. Very good. I'm not sure about the weight, ... | |
| shaving newfoundlands | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me what size blade to use on a newfoundland. How short should I cut the coat? A: Rose, A number 7F blade would take the hair down to 1/4 of an inch. If there is a lot of undercoat, ... | |
| australian vs yorkie terrier | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: How can i determine if my dog is yorkie or australian? We bought him at a pet store - no papers - ... A: Nancy, The only way to tell is a DNA test, but it is very expensive. The only other way is to buy ... | |
| what type of puppy to get | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: i own an aussie/border collie mix 7yr old female dog named shana. we are looking to get a new puppy ... A: Mindy, Either one should be fine, if you have any doubts at all go for the male it is always a good ... | |
| Dog Pregnancy | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: My dog is around 54 days pregnant. Today she has gone off her food. She eats little bits. She is not ... A: Ria, No, a dog usually has a tremendous appetite during pregnancy. She could be off her food if ... | |
| chihuahua breeding | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a female chihuahua on her second heat. I also have a male chihuahua that is about 7 months ... A: jennifer, As any animal, dogs can mature at different times. I would say two things are going on: ... | |
| Pregnant chihuahua | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: My Chihuahua is at day 58. Yesterday on 5/31/2007 at 1100 am her temp dropped to 98.3 and she lost ... A: Marie, Since i just got this, you have probably already gotten her to the vet. You are doing the ... | |
| peeing & pooping | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: We rescued a 1 1/2 yr old miniature dachshund from the humane society. We have a full size the same ... A: Alan, you will have to remain outside until he pees. Then praise and treat him as if he saved your ... | |
| Basset Hound Puppy | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: First of all do you have any tips on training my puppy basset not to jump on us. We have a baby ... A: Jenny, Keep pushing her down and say "off" when she is on all fours give her a treat. Also teach ... | |
| 4 yr old min pin due june 12th- pregnancy questions | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: My min pin is 4. Her name is Keira and she looks as if she could pop. I am nervous only because this ... A: Glenda, My friend's minpin had anywhere from 1 to 5. With little dogs make sure you hold them on ... | |
| my dog lost her mucas plug on sunday | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: my pit bull lost her mucus plug on sunday morn. no puppies yet the vet says she is fine but i wonder ... A: Sara, Please tell me what day she is? 59 63? They lose there plug anytime around the last week. ... | |
| My Rotti won't come into heat | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I have owned a female rotti since she was 3 weeks old. She turned 5 years old last October. She has ... A: Katy, Take her to a vet that specializes in fertilization. Or find one somewhere and call and ask ... | |
| Stinky Silky Pup | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a Silky Terrier Pup who is 10 weeks old. Lulu is eating well and is full of energy however ... A: jane, check two things first, her teeth and her ears. sometimes they get food in their teeth that ... | |
| My new puppy | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a new Rat Terrier/Lhasa Apso mix. He is almost 8 weeks old. I have two questions.... 1) He ... A: Dawn, Watch him closely for any stranger behavior. A concussion may not have happened, but I wonder ... | |
| 3 month old English Bulldog Peeing everywhrere | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I bought an English Bulldog puppy and he is now 3 months old. We didn't have a problem ... A: You don't say where he was when you went away. It is so easy for animals to get into bad habits or ... | |
| my puppy got in a dog fight | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: My chocolate lab puppy that's only 9 weeks old got attacked by 3 mastiffs yesterday and they bit of ... A: Julie, If they took a upper level of skin off as well, there is the possibility that it will not ... | |
| whippet barking | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: I have had my 9mnth old whippet for 3mnths. She lived with an aggressive dog.When I take her for ... A: Kathryn, I know this sounds odd, but do NOT praise her when she stops barking. When a dog stops ... | |
| Puppy poops in her kennel | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I got a puppy about a month and a half ago. When we first brought her home she was ... A: Sharon, couple of things to try. put her in a room where she won't hurt anything, like a ... | |
| About my Pug | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: She went into her second heat on March 12th & was breed on March 26th I estimate her delivery at May ... A: Alisa, what is the alternative if she doesn't go to the breeder? who will watch her? someone ... | |
| I have a problem with my new dog | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: yesterday we got a staffordshire terrier, she's 10 months old, she has never been on a leash or had ... A: Danielle, She has the right idea. In the kennel, then outside, then on leash in the house so you ... | |
| jack russell | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: I own a Jack Russell, he is 7 years old, and a wire hair. He has an anxiety problem, he constanly ... A: Shannon, He needs long walks at a brisk pace where he stays by your side the whole time, and don't ... | |
| About my Pug | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: She went into her second heat on March 12th & was breed on March 26th I estimate her delivery at May ... A: Alisa, All your concerns are valid. Lets hope she has them before you leave. Is the stud owner a ... | |
| Birth | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a pocket poogle hybrid/mutt that is pregnant and I can basically say that the date of ... A: I wouldn't be worried about the milk, however, I don't like the 99.5 temp so early. Keep a watch on ... | |
| My 2 year old Dauchsund Charlie | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I was just given a two year old Dauchsund. He was abused by his last family because of his habit to ... A: Kristine 1 he is definitely marking his territory, while he is in your house, (his new den that he ... | |
| Mastiff Puppy Playing To Hard with Smaller Dog | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I recently got a new puppy that is an English Mastiff. She’s wonderful and very smart. But I am ... A: Brandy, I would separate them and only let them play when you are there to make sure she doesn't get ... | |
| stealing food | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a six month old mastiff, and he has discovered that he can reach the counter top. I don't ... A: Try putting some very spicy tasting SMALL piece of food that he will not like. Line the counter top ... | |
| jumping | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a female Yellow Lab. who is still jumping on people. A squirt bottle, a knee, snaping on the ... A: Shirley, Here are a couple of ideas? Point at her with an angry feeling and look on your face. ... | |
| trying to stud bassett hound | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a male bassett and a female in heat was dropped off yesterday. Humphrey is showing all kinds ... A: Since she is only on her 10th day, I would separate them for one day. Give him a rest. She is not ... | |
| Chorkie | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: Can a dog this small be trained to an indoor litterpan type deal I have larger dogs and they all go ... A: I have not had much luck with the litter pans for dogs. It seems to confuse them. I would go for ... | |
| multipoo chewing herself | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old maltipoo that keeps chewing herself, I have tried the expensive sensitive skin ... A: How often and how long did you use the advantage. I feel she is having a flea or two jump on her ... | |
| my pregnant dog | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how long before my female pit bull's due date(I counted 63 days after they mated) ... A: Jen, If you are a responsible breeder, you will sit with her when she whelps and count the ... | |
| about male pug | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: i have 2 pugs.my question is the female is in heat any ready to breed.however the male enters her ... A: Cindy, There may be a size difference that is interferring. Or she may not be ready, although at 2 ... | |
| yorkie heat sessions? | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: i have a yorkie who is 2 yrs of age, she has had certain shots but needs a few more. my question is, ... A: Monica, Anything is possible with dogs, but I would check to see if she has a urinary tract ... | |
| House training | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Pomeranian male dog (recently neutered) that I inherited from my aunt (he went ... A: Debbie, when a dog is in a crate they are holding it in. When you take him out of the crate, you ... | |
| My 9 month old Westie | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old West Highland Terrior. She is for the most, part potty trained. Sure she has an ... A: Michael, What is your reaction when she does this. Do you feel distressed or giving out negative ... | |
| info on preg dog | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: i have a don that is almost5wks preg when will she start showing i also found out she had trouble ... A: Angela, What do you mean by "don" was that supposed to be dog? she should have started showing a ... | |
| dog breeding | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: Is it bad to tie a first time female in heat with several studs? Does it cause more stress for the ... A: Joy, If you breed multiple fathers to one female, Akc will regard them all as mixed breeds. You ... | |
| FEMALE DOG LEAKING MILK | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: Good morning, I have a 7 yr old English Bulldog who has never been spayed and was never mated with ... A: Yvette, She is having a false pregnancy. This can be painful and emotional for a female dog. I ... | |
| Housetraining puppies | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I rescued a pair of greyhound puppies 5 weeks ago. I believe they are about 16 or 17 weeks old now. ... A: Penny, How are they in a crate. I think you should bring them out, if they don't poop, then bring ... | |
| Jack russel coat condition | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: My 5 year old white jack Russell's coat has just started to turn a rusty color on the lower back and ... A: vicky, If he is a broken coat JR and he doesn't even have ONE flea on him, then he needs more fat ... | |
| labrador nutrition | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: Perry, Your profile indicates that terriers are your area of expertise,but are you knowledgeable ... A: Bruce, First of all, with larger dogs, you have to watch for the bone growth verses the joints. So ... | |
| My dogs strange behaviour | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a chocolate lab border collie mix she is 11 months old and she is in heat, she seems very ... A: Taylor, Yes, the younger the dog the more strange the the behavior can be. The swelling sometimes ... | |
| dog breeding | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: I was looking to breed them when she was a bit older i thought she was a bit young at the moment and ... A: jane, Until May, don't worry too much. Walks are great excercise for a pregnant bitch. wild ... | |
| my pup | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: my dog isabell is approx.6-8 mos old she has been in heat for 3 weeks and is still bleeding i came ... A: michelle, If a dog is unattended during heat, you can bet a male dog will find a way to mate with ... | |
| Boxers and toddlers | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: We have two year old twins. We are thinking about getting a Boxer puppy for our family. Do you feel ... A: Tonya, There are few dogs out there that have the unique quality of being protective and loving ... | |
| compatible with rott/chow mix? | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: I have an eleven week old female rott/chow. I'm looking to get a second puppy. I've always wanted a ... A: The safest thing is to get the opposite sex animal. The rottie chow can go either way, I've seen ... | |
| pregnant stray | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a dilema here. There is this little white dog (looks like a JR terrier mix) that has always ... A: do not give her to the shelter, no matter what they tell you to your face, they will put her down. ... | |
| green vaginal discharge in female dog | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I breed ukc reg. apbt. we recently had one of our females artificially insemenated(19 ... A: shannon, i don't know what your vet will tell you, but anytime I have had a green discharge I have ... | |
| pomarain dog | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: my dog is a girl just lately she has this thing that is hard and looks like its coming out of her ... A: Emily, take the girl to the vet asap and find out. I don't know what it is if I can't see it, but ... | |
| house breaking | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: i got my 16 week male shih tzu yesturday he went pee outside all the time and now today hes doing it ... A: marilyn, when he first wakes up he will have to go so take him out. he will need to go every 3 ... | |
| Licking and Puking | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: Why does our 3 year old Shitzu lick everything and is this why he pukes quite often, usually in the ... A: Barbara, you have me stumped, but if he is licking things that are poisoness to his system, I think ... | |
| How do I know if my dog is expecting? | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: We have all of a sudden noticed that our dogs teats are getting bigger. I squeezed all 10 of them ... A: if she was left unattended while in heat, you can probably count on puppies. Males can smell a dog ... | |
| Did I get crooked? | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a miniature pinscher for my daughter at christmas. We love this animal she is just ... A: April, Were you promised akc papers? or were you just promised papers. There are several different ... | |
| how to help my 4yr old shitzu except 2mo. old shitzu | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I have 4 yr old male shitzu he is not fixed if that makes a diffrence, I don't know. We just got a ... A: what is going on right now is normal. the pup will want to play more than the adult male will. ... | |
| Akita Compatibility | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a two year old female akita, she is very loving and friendly to those that she is around all ... A: Bobbie, Believe it or not I have heard several times that smaller male dogs are a good match for ... | |
| My only likes me | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: our dog is a Pomeranian her name is Shelby. We have had her since 8 weeks old. She is now almost 2 ... A: Jen and Paul, You must both establish yourself as pack leader. Right now she is confused, she owns ... | |
| Old English Mastiff | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old Mastiff. He is very friendly with everybody inside and out of the house. He ... A: When I wrote you last night, it was after a 13 hour workday, and my brain was not functioning as ... | |
| Old English Mastiff | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old Mastiff. He is very friendly with everybody inside and out of the house. He ... A: Keeley, What does your trainer say? Mastiffs can be very aggressive when they reach maturity, ... | |
| puppy is timid | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a yorkie/dachshund mix 6 month old puppy. We have had her since she was 8 weeks old. So she ... A: Lindsay, If you don't discipline her as well as your boyfriend, she will become confused. She needs ... | |
| "Floating Testicals" in dogs. | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: My male dog was 8 weeks old when we got him and he only had one testicle.I've heard that one can pop ... A: There is that possibility. However, if he only had one testicle, he might not have a floating one. ... | |
| Saint Bernard dog | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a male Saint Bernard dog, 14 months old and he is not aggressive with any of the family ... A: Tamer, It is not good to have aggression in a St Bernard. Call your breeder for advice and also ... | |
| MY DOG'S BREASTS ARE GETTING BIGGER | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: MY DOG JUST GOT OUT OF HER FIRST HEAT AND HER BREASTS ARE GETTING LARGER AND WE KEPT HER SEPARATE ... A: Ashley She could be having a false pregnancy. Check with your vet, of course, to see if anything is ... | |
| Potty Training ?? | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I just adopted a 5 yr old female yorkie. Her owners claimed she was housetrained and I beleive ... A: My dogs always had a yard to go in. When I went to a dog show, I had to have them on leash. They ... | |
| my dog is pregnany | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a Pekingese, she got pregnant around the 11th of feb. she is leaking milk her temp is around ... A: I would say she is going to have them any day. Don't leave her alone and find out the warning ... | |
| Beagle Urinating | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: Nancy, I have a very similar situation with my two year old female beagle. She urinates ... A: you, become the dominent one. Take her for long walks where she cannot move from your side. Make ... | |
| potty training a dog | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: we have bought a 10 month old male dachshund mix and we are having a problem with his potty habits, ... A: Ken, He is frightened. When a dog urinates when you approach, he is submitting to you. This is ... | |
| stomache noises | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: Please help me.My dog has loud stomach noises and does not eat when this occurs.She will be fine for ... A: Doris, Ask the vet if he can check to see if this is possibly a partial blockage or bloat. If the ... | |
| Rat Terrier Breeding | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old female and a two year old male. The female had a "heat" cycle approx. 2 months ... A: Brandi, she may be pregnant. It is not good that she is so young. Check with a vet to see if he ... | |
| Siberian Husky | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: My siberian husky had puppies on january 15th and i was just wondering how long until she goes into ... A: Christy, Approximately 4 to 6 months after she gave birth. Don't breed her again, always skip a ... | |
| yorkie messing crate after being in kennel | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: our 1 yr. old large yorkie spent last weekend in a very nice kennel. almost every night he has been ... A: Sandy, couple of possibilities. 1 he has picked up a worm, did he come back with fleas? 2 he was not ... | |
| Breeding | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: We currently own a yorkie and we would like to breed. My question is, the yorkie we have now is CKC. ... A: Brandy, AKC, CKC, UKC are cubs that have been created to record the pedigrees of dogs. AKC is ... | |
| my bishon frise | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I have been adding all meat I cook with her hard for which is lamb and rice. is that ok. I also am ... A: Try the Proplan sensitive stomache and skin salmon, or the turkey and barley. Bichons can have ... | |
| breeding daughter w/ father in poms | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: can you really breed a father with a daughter in poms? this is her first breed and they are both ... A: Kathy, yes you can if the backgrounds are not too interbred. It is done all the time in nature. ... | |
| BREEDING MY LAB | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: MY CHOCOLATE LAB XEANA IS IN HEAT SHE IS 11 MONTHS OLD. SHE IS 70 LBS. IS SHE TO YOUNG TO BREED? ... A: your 11 month old lab is equal to a 7 year old child. She is not full grown yet. If you breed her ... | |
| stomache noises | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: Please help me.My dog has loud stomach noises and does not eat when this occurs.She will be fine for ... A: Doris, Give one more dog food a try, please and let me know. Proplan sensitive stomach salmon . ... | |
| breeds | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I am a stay at home mom of 4, eldest 10 youngest 2. We have been researching for 3 months on the ... A: Airedale (get the runt), golden retriever, boxer, Brittany spaniel, soft coated wheaten, mini ... | |
| French Bulldogs/hearing problems | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: Does the pigmentation of a Frenchie have anything to do with their hearing? ie: If a puppy is all ... A: Michael, A recessive gene can be associated with deafness, but Frenchies come in white, which means ... | |
| Type of dog to get | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: First I have to say that I have never owned a dog. I have two children What kind of dog would be a ... A: Rachel, If you had dogs in the past, I would probably suggest a boxer. They are wonderful with ... | |
| Scared Dog | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: My husband is a truck driver and has taken our great dane/german shepherd mix with him in his truck ... A: Holly, First of all, it is not a good thing to let him hang out the window. I have seen dogs get ... | |
| breeding | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: i have a yellow male lab and a black female lab they live togethr and she was in heat this last week ... A: Eric, A bitch is in heat for 3 to 4 weeks they are fertile on about the 13th day. Has she reached ... | |
| Male Pekingese | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: My five year old is neutered but he still lifts inside the house. He lifts on the garbage can, ... A: Jaime, Whenever he is alone in the house, you should confine him to a room where it doesn't matter ... | |
| Size dog for size of yard | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: Is there a certain amount of room (yard space) a dog must have based on it's size? Trying to change ... A: Cindy, This is a double question in a way. What is good for a dog and what the city ordenance says ... | |
| Mother dog and pups | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: My (Australian Shepherd) gave birth about a little over a wk ago and she is still having vaginal ... A: take her to the vet to have her checked. There is a bloody discharge that occurs after birth and it ... | |
| My Mum`s dog and behaviour after birth | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: My mum`s dog (staffieXpitbull)just gave birth two days ago. she had two puppies and this her second ... A: Megan, There is always a possibility that she has a pup left, but more than likely she is having ... | |
| Marking his Territory | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I adopted my dog, Bantam, from our local humane society about 5 and a half months ago, and I have ... A: The best case would be to spend a day at doggy day camp and keep him on leash and every time he goes ... | |
| large liters | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I heard that it's not good for a dog to have a large liter of pups because it could cause them to ... A: Danielle, the only problem I know of in large litters is that fact that it is a drain on the mom and ... | |
| dog breeding | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old South African Boerboel and was wondering if there is an age limit that you ... A: Mary, I don't know too much about that breed, in fact, I have never heard of it. Can you send me a ... | |
| Pregant Yorkie | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I was away on vacation and let my 18 year old daughter baby sit my 3 year old male yorkie and my 9 ... A: Tammy, Most of the time young dogs have an easier time having the pups, but she may really have some ... | |
| pregnant dog | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: My dog is pregnant and she is a lab. She was in heat some time in February and my other dog, an ... A: Ashton, It takes 63 days from conception to have puppies. If you know when she was bred by your ... | |
| dog breeding | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: I was looking to breed them when she was a bit older i thought she was a bit young at the moment and ... A: I would say that the possibility of pregnancy is about 90 percent. I would add a little cottage ... | |
| In heat or something else? | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old female boxer. I got her from a breeder when she was 10 months old. The breeder ... A: KC Yes she is definitely in heat. She will get more swollen and she ovulates and becomes ready to ... | |
| breeding | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: We have a 9 mo. old Sch-noodle (Schnauzer Poodle). She has not yet gone into heat. We understand ... A: Arlen, Most reputable breeders don't breed the first heat, due to immaturity of the females bones. ... | |
| Breeding | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 poms. I am trying to breed my female. The male does not seem to know what he is doing. He ... A: elissa, separate them for two days and try again, the female is not swollen enough. The fertile ... | |
| big litters | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: my black lab just had 9 puppies will they get enough to eat? A: Angie, You may want to supplement a bit to ease the strain on the mom. Get espilac and get the ... | |
| potty training | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: My Husband made the mistake of allowing our 12 week old Border Collie to use the potty in his crate. ... A: Erika, The only way I know to stop her is to confine her to a room, open the cage and leave it open. ... | |
| Male to short for breeding | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: SHE HAS BEEN IN HEAT FOR 3 DAYSI have a pair of yorkies that are over 1yo and I have been interested ... A: That is the problem. She is not swollen or ovulating yet. Separate them so she doesn't get angry ... | |
| Dog question... | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old chihuahua, may be a mix of dashund, I am not sure. She is all of a sudden licking ... A: Jessica, Pleas take your dog to the vet to have her checked out. There are a few minor reasons why ... | |
| Beagle Sibblings | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: Nancy, My boyfriend and I are looking into getting a beagle puppy. We both work about 10 hrs a day ... A: Kelsey, I think getting two is a good idea, but you will have to be a little stricter with them ... | |
| Shy dog | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: we just got our 1 1/2 yr old dog from our local pound and she will not come out of her cage. she is ... A: yes it can be. I had a dog that was in a 4 x 6 foot run for the first 9 months of her life. When ... | |
| dog siblings | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: Are there twin dogs? We have two sisters, part Sharpei & part Beagle. They don't look alike in body ... A: Dave, I have heard of dogs being born in the same sack, but I have not seen any myself. Genes are ... | |
| Mini schnauzer in heat. | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old mini schnauzer, I believe that she is in heat. should I let her have a litter ... A: Yes keep her away from the great Dane. she is too young to have puppies and she can be spayed at 6 ... | |
| outdoor odor | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 danes, both are let out to a 20x40 fenced area right off the side porch, which is used as ... A: I have used lime with no ill affects, but different breeds have different reactions. I would ... | |
| Behavorial problem on Beagle | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: there: I own a Beagle, male, (his name is Bagel) and he is turning to 6 this May. We are ... A: dogs are pack animals. They love and need to sleep with others in the pack. Your dog, because he ... | |
| pit bull | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: i was wondering what breed of pit bulls i have my male is short stockie and his coat is a dark red ... A: The American Pit bull has a standard for showing. If you go to ADBA.cc you will come to the club ... | |
| Potty Problems for my Chihuahua | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: I own a 3 year old Chihuahua, Banks. I got him was he was 9 wks old, for the last two months he has ... A: Sara, He is probably marking his territory, now that he is an adult. When he is in the house put ... | |
| Grooming | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: i have a golden retriever and i was interested in learning to shave him myself. But when i started ... A: Get the Andis AGC 2 speed from www.petedge.com with a # 10 blade included. You will NOT use that ... | |
| interbreeding | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: Your not really saying though specifically whether there would be retardation? For instance I have a ... A: It sounds like you are beating around the bush. What are you saying that the mother or father is ... | |
| PREGNANT GERMAN SHEPARD | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: from a chart i received from someone on yahoo ask, her symptoms tell me, that the time we caught ... A: Dogs usually have a 63 day term. Start counting from the first day you know she was in heat and add ... | |
| shitzu | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: can you help my wife would like shitzu,to me it cute dog but more like a toy then dog it what women ... A: Shih tzus can run up to 12 inches and they have substantial bone. They are pretty solid and I ... | |
| pregnant great pyr | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: actually she started showing signs of being in heat late december. we put them in the kennel to ... A: You haven't given me too much to go on. the conceptions could have taken anywhere from the first ... | |
| my dog wont stop peeing | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: she is 2 years old and i just got her a week ago but she just keeps peeing were ever she wantsmy dog ... A: This needs a little different approach. she doesn't know that your house is her "den" yet. So she ... | |
| Pregnant dog | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: First of all, i know that my minature rat-terrier is pregnant...but my question is do you start ... A: It can happen immediately or within a couple of days. It depends on when the sperm reached the egg. ... | |
| pregnant great pyr | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: i'm not exact on the day of the tie, but we figure march 5 was the closest. she is leaking milk and ... A: Im trying to figure out if March 5th is the due date. Check to see if her discharge is clear or ... | |
| chewing | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: Our family Bichon is 11 months old and she goes to great lengths, rather heights, to get to things ... A: Put her on a leash while in the house and attach the leash to your belt. She is to be on leash ... | |
| PREGNANT GERMAN SHEPARD | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: my dog started bleeding the end of dec./begining of jan. we HAD a male,that we gave away to a good ... A: She could be losing her litter or having a false pregnancy. It is hard to tell without going to the ... | |
| Preg dog | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: sorry about that here is more info my female is a 2 year old pitbull... Bred 57 days ago or 55 2 ... A: Oi, It is possible that she is having a small litter, or maybe it didn't take. Did you breed her ... | |
| dog breeding | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: im a student at rowland high and im doing a project on dog breeding. 1) WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ... A: I have bred dogs for 40 years. I absolutely love puppies and that is why I got started in this. I ... | |
| New puppies | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: Our dog just had puppies about 2 1/2 weeks ago and she is going a great job, but i noticed tonight ... A: for some reason this teat is not getting milked. Try squeezing it gently and maybe putting a warm ... | |
| How often to breed your dog | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: Our lhasa dog just got done weaning her first litter and it looks like she may already be in heat. ... A: Shanda, I'm not sure what you are looking at so I can't tell you anything on that area, but she ... | |
| Dog started pooping in the house | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: I have read other posts on this subject and all have other circumstances. I have a 15 month old ... A: Something has changed for your dog. It could be as simple as her having gotten constipated one day ... | |
| 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: joyel, If I were you, I would call several different vets and see what they charge. You may have to ... | |
| 4 month old puppy too rough with new puppy | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: Nancy, About a month ago we purchased a 12 week old male cairn terrier (Frodo). He is extremely ... A: Everything you are doing sounds good so far, the new pup needs a little growing time. Putting ... | |
| help | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: i adopted a cocker mix 7 yrs ago. at that time i was told she had been spayed. well to my suprise, i ... A: If you take her for an Xray you will have an idea of the positioning of the pups. Her temp will go ... | |
| Female dog pregnancy | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: Yes I double checked with traders, they all know of this. The german breeders of gsh and breeders in ... A: I knew it must be outside of the US. It is not known here, and is still probably experimental ... | |
| How old is to old to train a dog | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering How old is to old to train a dog. I have a 2 year old bull terrior. She a wonderful ... A: You will be relieved to know that in the 'old days' a dog wasn't introduced to obedience training ... | |
| crossbreeding | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: i have an akc lab and a cross between a greyhound and an irish wolf hound. i would love to cross ... A: bill, if you cross a greyhound/Irish wolfhound, with another dog. you will no longer have a ... | |
| dachshund dog breeding | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I have two dogs. I breeded Snoopy with my neighbors dog. I have Snoopy and his daughter Dora. ... A: Roxann, You can breed father and daughter, it is acceptable in nature to do so, however remember you ... | |
| I have a pregnant Pug. | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a pregnant pug that at this point is exteremly huge in every aspect as far as having a big ... A: Darla, That is the mucus plug, and as long as it is either clear or white you are ok. If the mucus ... | |
| false pregnancy? | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: My female has had several litters in the past, no false pregnancies. She was mated on 12/16 and ... A: Terri, I'd say she is pregnant, but get an Xray and you may have to get a c-section if you are ... | |
| my red nose bull terrier | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: What is the best food to feed my puppy 8 weeks old.What are some good healthy people food i can use ... A: garrent, He should be typical of the breed. Take him to an area that has other pitbulls and you ... | |
| Riding in vehicles | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a German Shepherd Dog and she does not ride well in vehicles. She cries and whines and ... A: Nancy, first of all walk her for a good long time, about an hour, put a back pack on her to make the ... | |
| Best way to potty train a Havenese | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: I bought pads for her to go to the restroom on. The after a few weeks once she gets that down I was ... A: The best way is to take him out right away after he eats, but more importantly whenever he just ... | |
| chihuahua | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I have an 9 month female long haired chihuahua, Diamond. She and my 5 month old male mini-pincher, ... A: Lona, If you don't want puppies, then I would go have her spayed now. This will solve all the ... | |
| Breeding | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: One of our female dogs has been mated by our male dog but she was not showing any signs of being in ... A: A small dog can come into heat every 3 months. It is possible to breed each time. Another ... | |
| My dog sheds alot | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: We own a Husky/Akita mix dog. We love her dearly. She is 5 years old. She is shedding constantly. ... A: I don't know if you live in cold country or warm, if it is cold country, there is a pill and a dog ... | |
| my bitchs behaviour after having her first litter | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: yes she was taken to vets within 4 hours of her giving birth, and all is ok with her. we have had ... A: Ahhhh you tell me that, My female dog was so attached to me and was used to sleeping with me. When ... | |
| What kind of dog should we get? | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: We are thinking of getting a dog but I do not know what breed to get. We are a family of 4, ... A: Kara, My first choice would be a golden retriever, second would be a boxer, then I would go for a ... | |
| Female's First Heat | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: Me and my fiancee have an English Bulldog, and male and female French Bulldogs. The English isn't ... A: some vets will spay a dog that is in heat and some won't. You may want to ask your vet if he/she ... | |
| My pom eats cat poo! | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: My pom, Foxy, has 9 months. She lives with another dog and 3 cats. She has a strange habite of going ... A: all the dogs I know will eat cat poo if they can. Cat food is a very rich food and it makes the poo ... | |
| my bitchs behaviour after having her first litter | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: my bitch had her first litter 5th feb, they are a week old, doing well and the bitch is looking ... A: lesley did you take her to the vet when she was done and have them give her a shot to reduce the ... | |
| chihuahua | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a new 8 week old chihuahua. How often and how much should I feed him. He is now on solid food A: daciey, an 8 week old Chihuahua should be fed no less than 4 times a day I would would feed 5 if you ... | |
| Another addition to our family | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a three year old male neutered boxer. I need some advise on what another good breed choice ... A: Yes I think it would be different if you got a pup ONLY if the pup is a female. Male boxers do not ... | |
| Dog breeds suited to live with Cats | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: I have two cats which I rescued three years ago after I lost my dog which I adored and I am now ... A: Miniature schnauzers are good with cats. I had them and cats and they got along just fine. Many ... | |
| Doggy Door | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: Our 18mounth old Jack Russell will not use the doggy door we have installed. I've tried everything ... A: Prop the door in the open position. He may have gotten caught in it once and has not forgotten. ... | |
| potty training | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: i have a 1 and half year old male mini-schnauzer, and 7 month old male and female min-schnauzer and ... A: Cindy, Is the year old housebroken? You are going to have to crate train them at this stage. the ... | |
| female shih tzu with hernia | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: Can she have puppies with a small hernia on her belly? A: If it is an umbilical cord hernia, and it is small she should have no problem. If it is a tear in ... | |
| boxer puppies on the way!! | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: Dazy is like my child, I really worry about her. I called vet already several times past week. She ... A: Olesya, now that you told me the breeding dates, I think everything is fine. The puppies moving is ... | |
| boxer puppies on the way!! | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: as i already explained, i do not know the specific day when she mated with the male boxer. the 11th ... A: Olesya, you had never given me the dates before, that makes a big difference. another person from ... | |
| boxer puppies on the way!! | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: No, we still have no pups. However, they are started to move inside and when I touch her stomach I ... A: Olesya, On the first you said she was 57 days I think, that would make 62 days tomorrow so don't ... | |
| odd behavior in my dog | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: The only thing i know is that when he goes out in the morning he likes to roll in the grass. Which ... A: Yes, take him to the vet. I'm wondering if the infection is causing a fever and he is feeling and ... | |
| help | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: hey their my chocolate lab tyson is about 7 months old and is 22 inches tall how tall will he grow ... A: arsh, Hi, of course height is determined by genetics, but if your lab is already 22 inches at 7 ... | |
| breeding | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: how long after a female begins to swell and bleed do we put her together with our male A: Count the first day she started bleeding as day 1. It is between the 11th and 13th day that they ... | |
| Possible heat cycle? /Housetraining problems | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: We recently acquired a Rott/Shepherd/? mix puppy/young adult. She seems to be 6 months to a year ... A: Lindsay, I am really concerned about her licking her belly and drinking a lot of water. This could ... | |
| My Yorkie's hair... | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: How much of each item would I have to mix in? Approximately? And will it be ok if my other dogs ate ... A: Vanessa, I have been searching for the recipe with people, and I finally found the person who has ... | |
| staffordshire bull terrier | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: I have recently adopted a female staff.She is about a year old.I wondered if you could tell me about ... A: Staffies are usually wonderful animals. They do, however need socializing quite a bit. Take her to ... | |
| odd behavior in my dog | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: About 3 or 4 months ago my dog (who is a 10 year old, male, golden retriever/lab mix) started acting ... A: Bri, Have you had him checked by a vet. I am wondering if it is neurological. When this happened ... | |
| new furniture | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2yr old boxer/bulldog that jumps on my new couches when I'm not home. He was never allowed ... A: there is two things to try, since he knows what not to do. One is to get several mousetraps and set ... | |
| help | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: natural choice large breed and till he was 4/5 months and then we had to leave to india for 2 months ... A: I would leave him on the Iams when you first get him home, and then if you want to switch him, do it ... | |
| Collars | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: Yes my two dogs with skin allergies are terreir 2 yea rold jack russell and 9 month old boston ... A: Tara, I have raised terriers (all different kinds) for 40 years. I have NEVER had a skin problem. ... | |
| boxer puppies on the way!! | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: My female boxer is about 57 days pregnant. She is a year and a half years old. Today in the ... A: Has she had any pups yet? nancy Hi Olesya, It sounds like she is getting ready, I hope she ... | |
| My Yorkie's hair... | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a small yorkie, she weighs about 3 1/2 pounds (when wet, lol). She will be turning 2 on the ... A: Vanessa, Hair is genetic, if your dog's ancestors don't have good hair, she may not either. ... | |
| Collars | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: I have been using the plastic buckle nylon collars on my three dogs but over the past three years ... A: If it is the plastic buckle that is wearing out, then you will be pleased to know that there is now ... | |
| First steps | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: How old before my 2 week old puppy begins to walk? And is it normal for a bitch to give birth to ... A: Tom, There are many reasons why a bitch gives birth to only one pup. She could have a small ... | |
| aggressive | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: I hope this note finds you happy and well. I have a question for you. My boxer is 6 years old. He ... A: This is one of those things that you really need to visualize. Telling you is not the best way to ... | |
| housebreaking | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: I recently got a 4 month old chihuahua/pekingese mix puppy. I've been having problems housebreaking ... A: The mistake you are making, is that a 4 month old should not be allowed to run around the house ... | |
| grooming question | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to find out if you know what i can do about my dogs' dry and flaky skin. She's a doberman ... A: Two things. More fat in her diet and a vitamin and mineral supplement. Either get her (from the ... | |
| American Pitbull skin problems | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: i have a ten month old american pitbull and he has very sensitive skin. i have had him in the vet ... A: You did not mention what you are feeding, but I would increase the amount of fat in his diet. I ... | |
| crossbreeding | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: What do you think about breeding a jack russell with a schnauzer? Have you ever come across this ... A: Kim, I don't think I would do that, because the two breeds are hyper at times. When cross breeding ... | |
| Help Me!!! | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a lab pit bull mix. She went and stayed with a friend for a while and they had a male dog.I ... A: Brandi, She is really too old to be having a first litter, You may have to take her to the vet and ... | |
| dog pairing | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: What kind of puppy/dog would be compatible with my four year old shihtzu? I just recently lost my ... A: I would get either a shih tzu of the opposite sex or another breed that is quieter than a golden or ... | |
| Eye medicine for a dog! | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: My dog was diagnosed with allergies today. She was given an antihistamine and eye medicine. The eye ... A: sorry I didn't get back sooner, but there was a problem on ALL EXPERTS and I couldn't sign on. The ... | |
| 4 yr old-needs to be potty trained | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a bischon frize that is 4 yrs old that was not crate trained as a puppy and needless to say, ... A: sorry for delay there was a problem on all experts and I couldn't sign on I would definitely ... | |
| biting when being petted | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: Our 16 month old Mastiff boy, Gus, began biting when being petted at about a year old. He used to ... A: Laura, This dog could kill someone. I don't know if he can be rehabilitated without a trainer. ... | |
| is this the right pup for me? | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: i am highly considering buying a pure breed boxer, im willing to give it alot of excersice and ... A: If you are getting a puppy, you will have to watch it with the baby, not because it is a boxer, but ... | |
| Boxer puppies on the way!(any day) | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: First litter for us.What should we expect?They will be inside the home.This is the females 2nd ... A: I am hoping you were a responsible breeder and wrote down the dates that she bred your male. If so, ... | |
| size of bitch | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: We raise japanese chins and were wondering if we can breed a five pound bitch with a 14 pound male ... A: John, In nature the baby always seems to accommodate the mother, If a burro breeds with a horse, ... | |
| shih Tzu dog | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: my dog is 1 1/2 yrs and she has started wetting on my bed at night. didn't do it before and how do ... A: first, get a urine sample from her and take it to the vet and make sure she doesn't have a urinary ... | |
| Breed of dog to get | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: 1. Will you have or do you have kids? No. If we do, it won't be for a few years. 2. Do you both ... A: Well you both like labs and you both like jack russels. If you have a lot of time to exercise ... | |
| dog in heat | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: We have two scottish terriers, male and a female.They are only 8 months old and the female is in ... A: The reason he showed no interest at first is because she wasn't fertile. At 12 to 14 days they are ... | |
| Breed of dog to get | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: In the future my fiancee' and I plan to get a dog. I'm just wondering what breed of dog to get. We ... A: Kelley, I can probably help you. some questions to answer: will you have or do you have kids do ... | |
| Round worms | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: A question was asked that included a comment about a round worm infected puppy having accidents on ... A: Carol, I would clean the area with vinegar on a rag, then vacuum with a strong vacuum and then ... | |
| cold and the dog | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: We have a 5 yr old Shih Tzu. We let the dog outside during all times of year. My question is, what ... A: Of course depending on the temperature and weather, I would go by what your dog wants. Does it come ... | |
| lab nose | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a black lab. I love him to death and I want another. We have 2acres so they would have plenty ... A: the only one that I know that has a brown nose is the chocolate lab. also when you pick a pup, ... | |
| potty training & collar problems | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a 31/2 month old dachshund. He continues to soil in the house. He is taken out often but ... A: Kim, Have you read anything on housebreaking? Does he have access to all parts of the house? Dogs ... | |
| 1st time heat&male boxer | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: My 1 year old pure breed rot is in heat for the first time how long does this process last?Can you ... A: Christine, The process lasts about 3-4 weeks. She will be ready to receive the male at about 11 ... | |
| help! | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: I adopted a 4 yr old greyhound mix dog from the shelter 4 days ago and I'm debating on whether we ... A: It doesn't sound like she is "cat friendly" I would contact greyhound rescue and see what they say, ... | |
| having babies now | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: well it seam she is in labor and last night she lost a bag with some grass stuff in it my son saw it ... A: Laura, nothing like grass should be coming out of your dog. If she has a green discharge that could ... | |
| Throwing up after drinking | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I have been thinking of your questions and will try to answer them.No she doesn't exercise heavy ... A: If you want to see what is happening in your dogs stomach, then wet the dry food in a bowl and wait ... | |
| Throwing up after drinking | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old female airedale and about 3 months ago she started throwing up after she ... A: Sharon, Is she exercising after eating? Are you feeding dry food? If you are the food is expanding ... | |
| breeding and preparing | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a new breed of Chihuahua and have already found a mate. My female weighs about 2.5 to 3 lbs ... A: you must watch her heat season closely, the fertile time is around the 11th to the 13 day. Of ... | |
| shih tzu shedding | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a 9 month 0ld female pure bred shih tzu that sheds tremendously. We love her dearly, but one ... A: All dogs shed, but some more than others. I would check with the breeder and see if she hasn't had ... | |
| shitzus | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: Please give some housebreaking tips for a 1year old shitzu we are adopting. She is a sweet dog, ... A: At this age, you are going to have to make a concerted effort for about a month. Get a crate and ... | |
| behaviour | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: i have a cocker spaniel black and white he 1 year old just. he isnt left alone really but when we do ... A: Helen, First of all he needs a long walk in the mornings before you leave him. That will help with ... | |
| conception | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: i have 1 more question for you.the female has had a change in her tempermant,she is getting very ... A: It could be, I'm sorry I didn't notice the 3 5 minutes. I guess I was reading seconds. Yes the ... | |
| Puppy Clawing | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: I came home a few weeks ago to find my 9 month old Pug/Boston Terrier mix had gotten out of the baby ... A: Ana, One of the mistakes owners make with their dogs is to give them all their toys at one time. ... | |
| Adding a puppie to the family | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: We currently have a 4 yr old male pitbull and he has been through many training classes and he ... A: I don't recommend bring two pitbulls in together unless you are such a powerful leader that they ... | |
| puppies first season | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: hi i have a German shepard cross puppy and she is almost 6 months old i was just wondering what age ... A: Tammy First season arrive anywhere from 4 months to 2 years old. She will swell in the vulva area ... | |
| 13 year old who won't stop screaming in cage | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a 13 year-old Boston Terrier who screams and howls the entire time we are apart from her. ... A: I have been giving this some extra thought since hearing from you. One thing I forgot to ask is Did ... | |
| labs who bolt or "escape" | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has a black lab who will do anything to escape her large back yard....dig..knock the ... A: Is the dog spayed? It seems she is not bonded with them too much. Have they tried and invisible ... | |
| biteing | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: Nancy, My Akita/chow mix bit me this weekend.We were cooking bacon and while I was waiting to get ... A: Joanne, If you are afraid of this dog, you should,indeed get rid of him. I would try Akita rescue ... | |
| shih tzu's --3 yrs old | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I are adopting two Shih Tzu's that are both three years old and brother and sister. What ... A: As far as feeding: when you get these dogs ask the person what they are feeding so you don't upset ... | |
| Maltese Breeding | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a female and male maltese. They were locked together the other night and again last night, ... A: Some dogs keep themselves very clean. small dogs usually bleed, but if they are clean you may not ... | |
| Dog breed | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: im in my last year of high school befor i move to college and i am looking to get a dog in the next ... A: Both beagles and bulldogs are harder to housebreak than some other dogs. A dog needs walks at least ... | |
| crate | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE HEARD AND SEE CRATE TRAINING IS BAD BECAUSE ONCE THEY ARE 1YR OLD. AS SOON AS YOU OPEN ... A: Crate training is only for times you are not around the dog. A puppy of 8 weeks needs to go out ... | |
| conception | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: the female is actually the larger of the 2.my male seems "very well endowed",i wondered if that may ... A: next time try to hold them in the mount position and do not let them turn around. if he was that ... | |
| conception | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: they broke with him engorged multiple times.shall we say very engorged on atleast 4 attempts.does ... A: Unless they tie for 15 or 20 minutes the chances of conception are greatly reduced. In future see ... | |
| breeding | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: Not sure if you can help, but heregoes. I have a 2 1/2 year old female akita. We wanted to breed ... A: You know I think I would take her in this week. Check her vulva and see if she has a dark ... | |
| pregnant lab | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: ..THANK YOU AGAINwe have a pregant lab and the father lives in the same house are we going to have ... A: You don't say how cold it gets, if it is moderate a bulb is fine, if it gets down below freezing you ... | |
| My Yorkie | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: I have recently moved in with my girlfriend and her child. My yorkie (reeces) was never aggressive, ... A: Before she goes to jump up point at her and tell her to stay. If she jumps anyway say no and put her ... | |
| pregnant lab | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: OK THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER WE ALSO HAVE A FEW OTHER QUESTION WE ARE THINKING OF PUTTING UP ANOTHER ... A: Are you in a cold climate. The pups need warmth almost as much as food. Where will the male sleep? ... | |
| behavior/pregnancy question | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: Our papillon was bred on the 25th of last month. We are unsure if she is pregnant yet. She started ... A: This is a possibility. My females sometimes got aggressive. They didn't always feel well and their ... | |
| pregnant lab | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: we have a pregant lab and the father lives in the same house are we going to have any problems when ... A: It is possible she will be fine, but that is rare. More likely she will want him away when the pups ... | |
| Schitzu Female 5 years old | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a female 5 year old beautiful schitzu who I still cannot potty train. I have another schitzu ... A: For immediate relief, I would get the diapers. I would also crate train her. While in crate, ... | |
| What kind of Dog? | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: My husband is 62 and wants a dog. I have cats. One cat that is 10 yrs old and very spoiled. I don't ... A: If you get a border collie or aussie, go to the Aussie border collie rescue and get an old one that ... | |
| What breed of dog should we buy? | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: My partner (Amanda) and I are both massive dog lovers. We have always had dogs in our families, both ... A: As long as your dog gets strenuous exercise in the morning and evenings the five and a half hours ... | |
| HELP ME!!!! | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: Can you please help me. PS: no online schools i hate on line classes! A: Have you checked the internet? also pick up a dog training magazine at Petsmart and you will find ... | |
| compatibliity | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: My friend has an older male boxer (had it about 2 years)and is now thinking of getting a male ... A: If they are both neutered it will be better, however, boxers cannot be with other boxer males, but I ... | |
| housebreaking shithzu | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: Our Shithzu (sp?) is now 5 months old. She goes potty outside when I take her on a leash but if I ... A: First always check to make sure there is no urinary infections, Then I would try to teach her to ... | |
| Feeding pizza to my dog. | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: My dog likes pizza. He seems to enjoy the cheese in particular. He also likes yogurt, ice cream, ... A: I don't know if spicy things like Pizza in large quantities will affect your pup, but I do know that ... | |
| Retraining Dog | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: He's peeing in different areas of the house. It isn't where the newspaper was at all...its just ... A: first of all go get some diapers and put them on him. It sounds like he is marking the new ... | |
| concern for my dog | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: My name is Lasheik and i have a american pitbull terrier. she is 1 yr old and she haven't shown any ... A: It is not the norm, but it can be normal. Some dogs don't go into heat until 18 months, some as ... | |
| pregnant 10 month puppy | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: i have 2 lhasas 10 months and 1yr, the female already had her first heat the first 2 weeks of ... A: Check to see if she has a discharge from her vulva. If she has a yellow or thick discharge she may ... | |
| SHITZUS WITH HERNIA | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I AM BUY A10 WEEK OLD SHITZU PUPPY WITH A HERNIA AND THE BREEDER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL AND OKY TO ... A: It might be normal for HER dogs, but it is not normal. However, if it is minor, it is not something ... | |
| Dog Breeding | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: i have a female dog. and i want to go and get her a mate, same breed. i called the breeder i got ... A: I have tried not to do that because you are doubling up on the good traits, but also the bad. What ... | |
| westie | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I am researching to purchase a new puppy for our family with a 6yr old and 13yr old. Is the westie ... A: The westie, although, very cute, is not the best for children as they don't bond as much as other ... | |
| Pregnant Chihuahua | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: my chihuahua, Belle, just finished her first heat cycle and my male chihuaha, Bandito and her mated ... A: It is not a wise idea to bread on the first cycle. The female's bones are not always fully ... | |
| Chewing!! | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: My dh and I have a 11 month old terrier mix who we adopted back in August. We had a hard time ... A: I had the same problem with my terriers. What I did was I changed the dog food to Eukanuba PUPPY ... | |
| Taking an older dog to the dog groomer | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: My family has a fourteen year old Cairn Terrier who has a lot of small tumors on her skin and one ... A: Why not a compromise. Give her a bath at home, Take her to the groomer and ask them to give her ... | |
| chihuahua | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: I don't think you understood my concern. She is bleeding and I wanted to know how long she will ... A: she may bleed 3 weeks which is the the heat cycle lasts. It will change intensity of color 2/3 ... | |
| Urinating | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: we leave him in the hall at night and during the day, if we are out. He is only doing it at night ... A: The easiest solution would be to confine him in a crate with a very cushy bed while you are ... | |
| Rat terrier training for helper dog | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: Greetings, I have been blessed by a year old rat terrier that was a throw away dog, and vet believes ... A: Julie, Yes, oh you will love what I am going to tell you. You can teach him practically anything ... | |
| mating | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are thinking about breeding our dog Baja. We just started researching the process. ... A: you count the first day you see blood as day ONE. You can breed on the 11th day and the 13th and ... | |
| Purebred or not Purebred? | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: My concern is actually with the mother, not the father. The miniature poodle was a female.I recently ... A: You are probably fine. sorry its late I didn't see "female" "Shi-poo's" go for a lot of money, if ... | |
| Purebred or not Purebred? | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased a "purebred" , registered Shih Tzu puppy, a.k.a. the love of my life. Although ... A: You can ask for a DNA sample from her male dog. If she breeds him alot, she will eventually have to ... | |
| my puppy | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: i found a 3week old puppy and I'm not to sure what to do: how much do you feed it? do they go 1 ... A: Get espilac for puppies from the petstore. Follow directions. Pup is less than 2 weeks if the eyes ... | |
| Housetraining our new dog | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: About 2 months ago, we adopted a 5-year old maltese dog from Love 4 Canines. We were told he ... A: This sounds like more than a house breaking issue. It sounds like an anxiety problem as well. He ... | |
| New big dog fighting with old blind dog | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: We just had a friend move in with her chow/akita neutered 3 year old male. We have a 12 year old ... A: The blind beagle will not be too trainable as she is coming from an position of fear while the chow ... | |
| Boxer gender | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: We are thinking about getting a pair of boxers and in doing some research it was suggested not to ... A: Absolutely two males or two females is a big NO NO in boxerland. They will have tremendous sibling ... | |
| New big dog fighting with old blind dog | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: We just had a friend move in with her chow/akita neutered 3 year old male. We have a 12 year old ... A: Mary, This is not going to get better. The chow/akita will at some point cause you a gigantic vet ... | |
| peeing | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: I rescued my dog about a month ago.He keeps peeing in the house right after we take him outside.He ... A: I forgot to answer a part of your question, Does he have an infection. Of course, since he is a ... | |
| Yorkshire Terrier | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: I adopted a 3 pound yorkie 2 weeks ago. I do not know anything prior to me taking care of her. I ... A: I am assuming that when you cook it all together she picks the rice out? Well get her a very good ... | |
| Rottie Breeding | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: I have two rotties. I bred them at approx the age of two. The female was a bit under two. When ... A: The getting "stuck" is called tying, It should last approximately 20 minutes to ensure the sperm ... | |
| Pregnant pug | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 pugs this is the first and only time we wanted our female to breed she in 2 1/2 years. she ... A: Robert, from some of my sources I am told that pugs run into trouble having pups, lots of time. ... | |
| Bringing in Poop/Pee Pads | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a 12 wk old black lab named "BB" and I've had her for about a month. The ultimate goal: I ... A: wow good job so far! You put alot of thought into this. The bottom line, though is that your ... | |
| training | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: i know its just play but we need to stop it now thankyou chris -----Answer----- Cris, your puppy is ... A: the pup is really too young to be trusted. So never let them together unless you are right there to ... | |
| choc. lab skin problems | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: and flee treatment he is always scratching him self and chewing the vet said it was normal because ... A: I would do two things One: get Omega 3 fatty acids at the health food store and put about a ... | |
| treats/chews | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I have one year old brother and sister rat terrier/yorkshire terrier mixes. The female is around 12 ... A: A couple of options would be the white bleached bones that have the treats inside of them. They ... | |
| dog's fertility | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I am not sure how old my female dog is ( she is a maltese) because we found her but the vet said she ... A: 'She may come into heat in about 4 to 6 months. When she does, ( you will see a drop of blood) ... | |
| pug breeding | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a female pug that has had one wonderful litter. She was an awesome mom. She had her first ... A: I had a similar problem when I was breeding fox terriers. My female hated my male. She wasn't as ... | |
| Pregnant Lab. | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I was just wanting to know if the dogs temperature stays around 98.3 for around 27 hours how will we ... A: Have you seen any contractions? She should have pups withing 24 hours of dropping in temperature. ... | |
| housebreaking | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old carrin terrier, we have always had a problem with housebreaking her, she will go ... A: when you are not around, crate her. When you are around, put her on a leash and tie it on your belt ... | |
| Pregnant Lab | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I may just be an over-cautious mom, but I'm concerned about my female Lab, Bailey and hope you might ... A: The best thing to do at this point is to get an x-ray. This might clear things up. If she never ... | |
| I want to get a second dog | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: I want to get a second dog, but want to make sure I can make the transition easiest for my current ... A: Cockers usually get along with other dogs, especially other cockers. I would get a male since she ... | |
| my pitbull staff | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: i have a 1 year old pitbull staff i would like to know what to feed her shes quite playfull and ... A: I would start her off in young adult dog classes so she gets socialized. I would feed Bill Jack dog ... | |
| heat and pooping in house | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: my boston terrier is around 6-7 years old.given to me lst year , i was told she was kept outside in ... A: Kim, They bleed for almost a month 2/3 times a year unless you get them spayed. Crate her when you ... | |
| whelping | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: when i was 6 i helped my mom birth 2 sets of yorkies. i remember iodine on the ambilical cord after ... A: It is the same, but I would use peroxide not iodine on the cords. Go to Amazon.com and get yourself ... | |
| Beagle in heat with another male at home | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I have a male, Mickey, and a female, Kaya beagle. My husband finally decided that we ... A: You could crate one of them and put a gate up. You could also leave some stuffed animals around for ... | |
| 12 month old Staff Bull Terrier in heat | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: We've recently bought a 12 month old Staffordshire Bull Terrier bitch. I believe she's coming into ... A: All dogs are indivicual, but for the most part 3 weeks is how long they are in heat the 11th ... | |
| breeding | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: is crossbreeding the same as selective breeding? A: No cross breeding is when you take a total of two different pure breeds and breed them to each ... | |
| shitzu | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: My husband is looking to get a shit because they are a small breed. Will it be easy training it and ... A: To be on the safe side, I would get the opposite sex than the german shepherd. They will have a ... | |
| bathing | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: have a shih tzu puppy 6 weeks old, at what age can we start bathing. A: If they get themselves full of feces, etc. You can, at this age give them a sponge bath. BUT make ... | |
| Litter box training a pug... | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a pug 2.5 months old, and am trying to teach it to use a litter box. I have long 12 hr. days ... A: When you let him out of his "den" which he seems to be keeping very clean, do you let him run around ... | |
| Nursing | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: My dog just recenlty had puppies and I am not sure if her puppies are getting enough milk or if she ... A: The quickest way is to squeeze one of the nipples, if milk runs out, she has milk. If the puppies ... | |
| boxer | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I have a 9 mo. old boxer brindle female. She weighs about 50 lbs but is all muscle and very lean. ... A: I have known boxerrs to be filled out by 15 months and some as long as 2 years. It depends on the ... | |
| Move changes dogs personality | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: 6 months ago, we moved from the house our dog has only known. Now, he is skittish around new ... A: I have seen this happen before, and sometimes it just takes longer, but other times it takes too ... | |
| dog breeding | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a female huskie that is about two years old. She started bleeding on Sunday night and by ... A: I'm not sure she was actually in season, you can take her to the vet and have a test done to see if ... | |
| introduced a new dog, now both are going to the bathroom in the house at all times | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: We got a sheltered dog from a county shelter. His name is Lucky, a Jack Russel Terrior mix (not ... A: If you are only gone six hours, I would suggest you crate them for now until you have things under ... | |
| Mini snuzers(?) | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I want to get a minture snuzer(?) next summer and was wondering do they require alot of exercise? I ... A: They actually need less exercise than the jack, female is good an the coat is more wiry. The broken ... | |
| pooping in the house | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: Ok, I know she as afraid of the shock collar, but she seems to be alright now. She goes out and ... A: Has she recently had a bout of fleas? If so, check around her anus at night for tapeworm. They ... | |
| type of a dog | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: Actually what I mean is the dog will be out only twice a day, morning and night so we would not be ... A: I would recommend a shih tzu, lhasa apso, cavalier king charles spaniel. anothr breed I am not ... | |
| maltese terrier | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: Chloe is about 2 years old. We take her for a long walk on her leash and she will not do her ... A: Lesley, Usually this is a misunderstanding in the dog. Keep her on leash when in the house and hook ... | |
| breeding | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I just answered your other response as I did not see this one. No my 1 year old is not the male I ... A: Mary, I would only breed one more time. If she "took" on the first breeding, any pups that formed ... | |
| 10 month old Shih Tzu | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old, female shih tzu, and have a few issues. She has not had her cycle as of yet, ... A: It is not odd for a dog to come into heat after one years old. And it could be excitement or need ... | |
| How to make hair grow faster on dog? | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: My 6 month yorkey was brought to the groomers yesterday and they cut his hair really short. I ... A: Aaron, Yes, get your yorkie omega 3 fatty acids and drip a little on his food every day. This ... | |
| type of a dog | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: We would like to get a dog but not sure which breed is best for us. We live in a 2 bedroom apartment ... A: Do you mean he would not be out to go to the bathroom each day? If this is the case, I would not ... | |
| breeding | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: My question is regarding breeding. I have bred my females in the past and have had 4 litters over ... A: Was it this male that didn't take? if so have his sperm count checked. also, if he is taller than ... | |
| dog mating | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a two year old 5.5 lbs Yorkie and a friend of mine has a three year old 3.5 lbs Yorkie. We ... A: I don't know who told you the 7th day, but they did not know what they were talking about. The ... | |
| new puppies and i have a question | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: My lab/Dal had pupies this morning. We have a total of eight my question is when can the male dog be ... A: Juan, Some male dogs don't like puppies so be careful. Go by the mothers reaction at about 7 weeks. ... | |
| pooping in the house | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: I have an 9 mo. chocolate lab. She has been very good ever since we got her. We have trained her ... A: It sounds to me like she is afraid of the invisible fence. she might have gotten zapped when she was ... | |
| concerned about my dog | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: i have a staffordshire bull terrier she had puppies 3 weeks ago all are fine however mum doesn't ... A: I think I might call the vet and explain some of this, but it sounds like she needs something more ... | |
| schnoodle training | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: i have a 5 month old schnoodle and i cant seem to get her "potty trained". she just goes wherever ... A: Laicy, It sounds like you have given your puppy free reign inthe house and she doesn't know that it ... | |
| Lab/Golden Mix too Aggressive | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: we recently purchased a Labrador/Golden Retriever mix about a month and a half ago from a pet ... A: First, the potty training. Crate her for awhile. Let her out to pee and poop outside . Do this for ... | |
| Postpartum | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: Do dogs bleed after birth like women do? A: Yes they do. just like women and they can bleed up to a couple of months, sometimes even more. It ... | |
| Family dog | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: We have a Siberian Husky, and are thinking about getting another puppy for our kids. My ... A: Most important is to get a female, if you have a male husky. This will give the best chance that ... | |
| PUGGLES | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: My son bought this Puggle and now I have it at my house. It is 5 months old. Came from a Pet ... A: I need to know if you changed these dog foods frequently. Just changing the dog food can make them ... | |
| Allergies | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: My dad is allergic to most dogs. What dog would you reccomend? What a puggle be okay? A: Your safest bet would be one of the poodles. (not labradoodle) but I believe bichon frise is ... | |
| Possible pregnant female? | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: We have an american pit bull terrier female about 8 months old - not yet spayed. She is an indoor ... A: its too early to tell for sure, but sometimes if they get milk around 4 weeks it is a false ... | |
| hair growth | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: Hi i had my 5yr old male pom shaved do to the heavy coat he gets it grew back nicely except for the ... A: Sometimes poms and chows don't grow back right after they have been shaved. But I would put him on ... | |
| my pregnant dog ? | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: she has been out of season now for around 4 weeks now and she did activly mate with our other dog on ... A: There are no absolutes, but I have found with my dogs that if they get milk at 4 weeks it is usually ... | |
| what kind of dog should I get? | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: we're wanting to get a dog, but not quite sure what kind suits our family. My husband and I work 8 ... A: Do the children get home early enough to let the dog out responsibly? I think you should contact ... | |
| Breeding | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: how many shot will the puppys need and about how much is that gonna cost ? thank you Celeste A: the 11- 13th is the most common time to breed a female dog. you will notice a swelling of the vulva ... | |
| sleeping problems | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: i have a 8 yr old mungrel and she has started waking us up in the middle of the night if we let her ... A: Has something changed in her diet? Start feeding her in the am. If she is already being fed in the ... | |
| my chihuahua | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: but i still have the feeling that he may have got her i am worried because she is so young and i ... A: It sounds like she may be pregnant, but it is hard to tell over the internet. She is young and she ... | |
| mating | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: I bred my two border collies on September 21,2006.What are some signs that she is pregnant.And if ... A: Her nipples should become enlarged and slightly red. The vulva shuld also have stayed larger than ... | |
| New puppy with 5 year old rescue dog | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: We(my two children and I) have a 5 year old mini schnauzer that was a rescue from a puppy mill. We ... A: If it were any other breed I might say no, but schnauzers usually like other schnauzers. When the ... | |
| pitbull breeding | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: my neighbors want them to breed she is much smaller than my 10 month old but she possibly could be ... A: You could breed now, but the female should be fully developed before breeding. Also your male ... | |
| Getting 2 male dogs to get along with each other. | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male Chesapeak Bay Retriever. He has been neutered. My boyfriend has a 2 year ... A: This is a major problem. I have only two suggestions: One is to go to a professional and have him ... | |
| how do i know when my female Jack russle starts her heat | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a femle Jack russle she had her first heat in April and i was woundering ehrn i could expect ... A: domestic dogs come into heat (usually) anywhere from 4-12 months apart. The vulva enlarges and ... | |
| help!! my dog goes in the house | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: I have had my yorkie/beagle mix puppie since she was 9 wks. I love her to death!! He had accidents ... A: Kim, is it a male or female pup? please let me know. Anyway, sounds like a very confused dog. He ... | |
| pregnant, may be first cycle | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a female Australian Shephard/Border Collie mix that is 11 months old. She is possibly bread ... A: Since she is not fully developed herself, it might be wise to give her calcium. Some vets don't ... | |
| dog breeding | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a male and female border collies that bred on September 21,2006 what are the signs that she ... A: Also her vulva should still be a bit enlarged to accommodate birth. Usually you see this anywhere ... | |
| fleas | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: Is it true that OTC flea medicines don't work? I have three dogs & several cats & I can not afford ... A: You have two routes to go. You can get the garlic wafers they sell in health stores. It is ... | |
| Beagle that bolts! | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: Our adorable and funloving beagle is well behaved in the house and on leash. However, if the door ... A: Get an empty coke can and fill it with seven pennies. put tape over the top. Set your dog up.. ... | |
| pregnancy | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: My dog is pregnant and is due around Oct. 19. She is constantly whinning. Should I be concerned. ... A: IF it is her first pregnancy, she might be noticing all the changes in her body and be ... | |
| What type of dog | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: my husband and I have four children (all under the age of 7) so we need a dog that is good with ... A: you don't say where you are so it is hard to know what type of dog can stay outside. If you are in a ... | |
| Dog Barking | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I am looking to adopt a dog. I live in apartments that allow dogs up to 40 pounds in weight and I ... A: all dogs bark, of course some more than others. I am trying to picture my groom shop and who is ... | |
| Unusual dislike of another dog | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old Llasha Apso that I got two years ago from the pound so I don't know his history. ... A: I answered you this morning, but I guess it didn't go through. I would put Ted and Foster on a ... | |
| PLZ HELP ME PICK A DOG!!! | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: thsnks, but of corse like a girl does, i've changed my mind, AGIAN!!!No suprise there!!LOL!! anyway ... A: Norfolk terrier is a good choice and even though they will need grooming from a professional, it ... | |
| Training Bogglin Terriers | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: We purchased from a family dog store in June. She is 3 months old. We have tried everything to ... A: What kind of terrier? It sounds like the pup is confused on where his den is. He has probably ... | |
| PLZ HELP ME PICK A DOG!!! | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: okay, thanks for the dog breeds but ive decided to get a maltese or a papillon. i'm probaly going 2 ... A: I don't recomend either dog. The papilon is VERY hard to housebreak, needs alot of attention. The ... | |
| dog biting | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I about 2 weeks ago rescued a Hound/Rottweiler mix from the Humane Society. We are ... A: I think that you are flirting with a very serious problem here. You didn't say his age, but he ... | |
| 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: There are training products on the market that help you with that by drawing the dog to the spot you ... | |
| 2 females | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a 6 mo lhasa female-I visist my son often and he has a Jack Russell female-they have done ok ... A: This is typical of a Jack Russel. They are scrappers and very territorial. I would purchase a gate ... | |
| Am Staff Terrier Itchy feet | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: We have a 7-year old American Staffordshire Terrier who has experienced irritated/itchy feet for the ... A: How much exercise does your staffie get. He should be walked with a pack on his back at least two ... | |
| Dog Mediation | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a german shephard and have recently acquired a roomate that owns a large yellow labradore. ... A: This is something that I don't think you should tackle yourselves. You can do part of it, but I ... | |
| Sudden Paralysis in Pit/Boxer Mix | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: My 4 year old pit/boxer mix Josie it unable to stand by herself, however she can wage her tail, and ... A: Brandon, I don't know that area at all. Go on the internet and contact some Vet schools. Also you ... | |
| genetics | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: Is small size dominant towards big size when breeding dogs? In other words, when a small dog is ... A: Now that is something you will have to ask a Staffordshire breeder. I don't know enough about them ... | |
| biting | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: I have an 11 month old daschund and he nips at everyone that comes in the house, and he is very ... A: I think you should take him for long walks with him very close to your side. He is not allowed to ... | |
| Is my dog pregnant? | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: Ok thank you... can you please name some of the signs or symptoms they have when pregnant so we know ... A: all the things you told me in the first letter are signs of pregnancy. you found them all. if your ... | |
| behaviour | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: How does a male dogs behaviour change, and what does he do when he is looking for a female on heat? ... A: A male dog can smell a female in heat up to 2 miles away from other dogs that travel the ... | |
| sore | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: my mutt dog has a red raised up sore on the side of his face.see it better now because it shows thur ... A: This could be anything from a "hotspot" from fleas to ringworm (which is contagious to humans) to ... | |
| Peeing on carpet | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I’m having a problem with a 6-year-old Norwich terrier peeing on the carpet. I purchased him a few ... A: Steve, I really think your dog is trying to do the right thing and generally wants to go outside. ... | |
| fetch | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I recently took on a 4 year old yellow lab when a friend's father passed away, but the poor guy does ... A: Clicker train him. Fetch is usually taught when and animal is young. Now that he is four, you ... | |
| pug breeding | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: my female did not have pups this year,she was with a male constantly,what happened? A: Martha, There are a ton of reason that may be the right one. I'll give you a couple, but you should ... | |
| dog thats right for us | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: but to get him a dog so he can burn some of his energy off by playing with his dog and taking it for ... A: I would suggest a golden retriever, boxer, labrador retriever,airdale. Get the opposite sex of ... | |
| male and female dogs | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: I am new pet owner of an adopted 9yr old, Old English Sheepdog- Female. She appears as though she ... A: your question is not silly. some breeds get along in general with other dogs and some don't, but ... | |
| BREEDING | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A 7 MONTH OLD FEMALE SHIH TZU AND HER FATHER.. HE IS ABOUT 4.5 YR. OLD.. I GOT HER AS 1ST ... A: I answered this but I guess it didn't go through. she is too young to have puppies she is just a ... | |
| on boxer dogs | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: hi my name is tony and i have a 9week old boxer who loves to bite on things how can i get her to ... A: biting: give her something that she is supposed to bite. They need to have things they are allowed ... | |
| Yorkshire teeth | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: I'm afraid to feed her human food only because she might get overweight, that's what happened to our ... A: If you look at the bag of dog food you give your dog, you will see that the main ingredient is ... | |
| Yorkshire teeth | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: and I wanted to know if you can give me any advice in caring for her teeth. Also, right now i'm ... A: I would switch her to a better dog food like Eukanuba puppy food and keep her on it for about 6 more ... | |
| Sudden Paralysis in Pit/Boxer Mix | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: My 4 year old pit/boxer mix Josie it unable to stand by herself, however she can wage her tail, and ... A: Sorry to hear this Brandon couple of suggestions: get a spinal tap done and check for fungus and ... | |
| Dogs and kids | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: I have an 8 and 11 year old that have always wanted a dog. First I don't know what type of dog ... A: The following breeds are good choices, but I don't know everything about your family. mini ... | |
| Breeding | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: I've recently added a 3rd dog to our family. The new one is 6months old, and the 2nd dog we adopted ... A: She can come into heat and get bred as early as 4 months. If your male is trying to mount her she ... | |
| french mastiff | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: our bitch came into her first season at 8 months only just come into her second heat at 20 months ... A: she sounds like she was ready and now she is not fertile anymore, but how much is she bleeding. the ... | |
| bredding | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I would like to breed my set of polmeranians but they are not exactly the same size. The male is a ... A: There is always a chance that something can happen and that a pup can be too big or sideways etc. ... | |
| growling | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: We adopted a year old male terrier from the shelter about 3 weeks ago. My middle son who is 4 was ... A: This dog MUST be gotten control of or you will have a bitten child. He is not allowed to growl at ... | |
| Dog Chews everything | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old Bichon today. He has been quite a handful. He has a Alfa personality.But he has ... A: If he is ingesting what he chews, it could be one problem If this is the case. Switch him to ... | |
| Female Boxer in Heat???? | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 Boxers, a male and a female, the male is CKC registered and the female is AKC registered. ... A: Female dogs can come into heat as often as every 4 months to as little as once every couple of ... | |
| A couple of issues | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: We just purchased a Black Lab Pup....First question is how old should they be before leaving their ... A: She should have been with her siblings until she is 8 weeks. Taking her out won't hurt, but she is ... | |
| Dog Breeding | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a German Sheperd Chow mix dog who is 12 years old and I would like to know is it still ... A: Melissa, unfortunately, the answer is yes. And it would probably kill her to have a litter at that ... | |
| growling in a mini schnauzer | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: I have an almost 6 month old male who is a sweetie. Over the past month I am noticing he growls - at ... A: He is getting territorial and going through adolescence. You need to get him into a class to ... | |
| My salt'n pepper min. schnauzer's coat is getting brownish | 8/28/2006 |
| Q: Charlie's coat was salt'n pepper when I got him at 10 months. He was feed nutrience plus. I changed ... A: Yes, the different nutrients in the foods can cause discoloration of the hair. I have seen this ... | |
| shampoo | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: Any recommendations on shampoo for a Norwich terrier? Thanks! ...Steve A: Hypo allergenic oatmeal is good, but if you are having skin problems its not what you use on her, ... | |
| behavioral problem - chewing | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a female yorkie that is almost 1 year old. She has just recently begun to chew door facings ... A: Number one: take all but three toys away from her and each day exchange the three with another ... | |
| Pulling. | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: i was given a 6 month old Patterdale because he was too much trouble for his owner. He kept escaping ... A: Sometimes we are working against breeding and instinct. This means it takes longer to correct the ... | |
| potty trainaing a yorkie | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4 mo. yorkie and need help in potty training.We are at work all day and have to keep her in ... A: go to petsmart or petedge.com and get an ex pen. A crate is too small to leave a terrier in for 10 ... | |
| Problem with cycles? | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: I am emailing you for my sister, She has a Yorkie typed dog she got her from a lady who lives in teh ... A: she absolutely needs a checkup and blood work done. Also check her vulva, (where she is bleeding) ... | |
| Puppy encounters w/aggressive dogs on walks | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: When encountering other dogs on walks who are aggressive towards my 14 week old puppy, what should I ... A: Go to an army navy store, or online and get a pepper spray. The next time the shepherd comes at ... | |
| Brittney | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: I had to have my 14 year old springer female put down which was a good dog for all those years. ... A: Everything you are doing about the housebreaking is good so far. In addition to that, Take her out ... | |
| shedding | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: i own a basset hound and no matter how many times i brush him he shedds terribly. is there anything ... A: I'm going to take a guess that you live in a warm climate. I have smooth fox terriers and when I ... | |
| Need Help Picking A Dog | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: I was hoping I can ask your advice on a dilemma I have. Here is my situation. I am planning on ... A: First, I would not get a puppy at this time because of the time you are gone. What about a yorkie ... | |
| schitzu has started biting | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old schitzu named Buddy. we have had him for 2 years now. He was always loving and ... A: You might have to go to a trainer for this, but I am going to give you a few things to try first. ... | |
| Breeding | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: If my pitbull tied with my golden retriever and then the next day with a lab will there be pit/lab ... A: the normal egg is fertilized by one sperm even though many will attempt to fertilize it. so you ... | |
| Getting a new puppy | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: I am finally ready to dive in and get a puppy and was originally planning on getting a full breed ... A: There are a bunch of lab mixes out their that are very healthy as well as full breeds too. It's ... | |
| pooping in crate | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: We have a 4 month old chocolate lab and every night when we put her in her crate we wake up to her ... A: There are many reasons this happens, and I know it is a pain. She seems to be going alot. First ... | |
| mucus from eyes | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a sheppard/rotti mix and lately he has a white mucus coming from his eyes. I have been ... A: If the insides of the lids are red it could be conjunctivitis. It could also be an eye infections ... | |
| Siberian Husky Grooming | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a question about my Siberian Husky. We recently got him from an older couple who's grandson ... A: Until you gain his confidence I would sponge bath him. Or even get the cleaning wipes from the pet ... | |
| Allergies to dogs. | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: My son-in-law has a history of being allergic to cats and also to my daughter's Laborador Retriever. ... A: I believe he will be allergic. The Irish terrier and most of the wire coated terrier breeds donot ... | |
| Jack Russell Skin Allergy? | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: We have a great vet fro UGA but they are clueless on making it go away. We have spent a ton of ... A: Is he the wire coated? Broken coat I mean? Then he needs alot more fat in his diet. Being high ... | |
| Shiba Inu 1.5 yrs old | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: KoKo is generally a very well behaved dog but has a bad habit of chewing on, clothes, shoes and most ... A: I will suppose that she has a bunch of toys and chew toys around that she can play or chew on, am I ... | |
| JRT fighting | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: We have two Jack Russell Terriers. They are both 5 years old, and they are both rescue dogs. We ... A: This is normal for the breed, I have fox terriers and it is the same. You should take them both to ... | |
| How can i litter train my chihuahua | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: Thank You A: I have not had much success litter training a dog. Most of the people who have tried have not had ... | |
| My pups developed a habit of peeing on the bed | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: I live in a large studio and have 2 lab pups, one 6 months, the other 5 months. I've been very ... A: Well I have heard of this before. This is pretty serious and very disheartening for you. Lets ... | |
| Traing to defacate in certain areas. | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: We have a two year old Golden Retriever. She is a wonderful dog and very well trained. One thing ... A: Couple of things. first take the feces and put it in the area you want her to go.....second get a ... | |
| Beagle crate training | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a male beagle, one year old. All of a sudden he has started urinating in his crate. He ... A: He might need to get out of the crate more and get more exercise. He is a hunting dog with great ... | |
| Dog kennels | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: I am looking into buying a yorkshire terrier and I was wondering if it is ok to get one from a ... A: the best thing to do is always check with the better business bureau and with AKC. Then go and look ... | |
| Help with Chewing Problem | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: We have a ylw lab that lately (well 2yrs now) has been destroying the house. He is 5 years old and ... A: This is a typical problem with labs. They are high energy dogs that do not (usually) get enough ... | |
| dog behavior | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: We have an English Springer Spaniel named Casey who is turning 7 this week. We have had him since ... A: I have a friend who has 10 or more dogs and she is the only one who lives there. However, when she ... | |
| Dog whelping | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: Nancy, My little girl took a pic of our two new little ones. The one in the front (on top of the ... A: great! I'm so happy for you and for the little mother. I love the pictures and you are welcome so ... | |
| Dog whelping | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: Nancy, Well, we have one healthy little girl so far... will let you know how it progresses... YEAH! ... A: Hurayyyyyyy Make sure you count the pups and placentas one pup one placenta and just a tip. When ... | |
| Dog whelping | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- You are not going to believe this, but she did the false thing again lol. ... A: If you feel contractions she is in hard labor. Don't let it go more than 24 hours without seeing a ... | |
| My dog's anxiety | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: We have a terrier mix (sort of looks like Benji in the face) that we rescued from a local animal ... A: If noone is around your dog at the time this yelping is going on, then I would probably guess some ... | |
| Re Training | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I am concerned most about being able to gey up for his morning walk. I work late. His last walk ... A: Jo, Even 5 month old pups can go 8-9 hours as long as it is overnight. I think he will be fine if ... | |
| Re Training | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I'm moving into a condo after years in a house. Phoenix, my 9 yr old Bearded collie has had a ... A: the best advice I can give is not to train him to go inside at all. You say you can let him out ... | |
| puppy allergic to hypoallergenic shampoo | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I don't know if you would be able to answer my questions but I'm asking everyone here just in ... A: The diarrhea in your pup is concerning me. Was any kind of sample taken from her intestines? I'm ... | |
| Dog whelping | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: Nancy, I spoke with my vet and he said that she was probably going into false labor and that ... A: Kim, thank you for writing. I have not heard of false pregnancy. See you learn something new ... | |
| Crate Training and the Exclusively Indoor Dog | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I've tried putting him in a "puppy room" with papers, and puppy pads, but he would always tear the ... A: I would go with newspapers because they don't have plastic like the puppy pads. The plastic can ... | |
| is my dog a problem child? | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4 yr old, mixed breed dog - cocker spaniel mix mother and some sort of lab/bird dog father. ... A: Dogs learn from other animals. If when they learn something they are also afraid (as when he was ... | |
| Dog whelping | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: My miniature dachshund mated for the first time around the middle of May of this year... about the ... A: Kim, If you bred her may 19 it is only 54 days. That is too early for her to have pups, yet she ... | |
| Crate Training and the Exclusively Indoor Dog | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I live in an apartment complex, and it is not a place where people condone pets to relieve ... A: Can you gate him in a bathroom or laundry or kitchen area? I think that would be much better. I ... | |
| potty training | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I need help??? had my lhaso apso puppy for four months now, starting training him indoors on pads, ... A: This has gone on so long that you now have a big problem. You must go get two things.. a metal ... | |
| Bitting | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: We have a 11 week old schnauzer who is always bitting at feet hands etc. I realize this is due to ... A: Yeah a very terrier trait. A couple of things to do: One: take your thumb and press down on her ... | |
| breeding | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: I was told that you could breed father and daughter daschunds. Is that true? A: Yes, that is true. Think of wild animals, horses breed there daughters all the time. Then after ... | |
| my dog's skin | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: With the dry wipes is it still ok to give him a good rinsing with tepid clear water after...we live ... A: Is his hair terrier wirey hair or bichon hair? also I don't know about the rinse after, maybe the ... | |
| my dog's skin | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: .. My question is concerning my 2 yr. old bichon/terrier cross (3/4 bichon, 1/4 terrier). He seems ... A: Is the antipruritic a hypoallergenic shampoo. If not try that. There are also dry wipes that can ... | |
| Training an older dog | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old Weimaraner mix. He's huge and very playful. I live on a 10 acre ranch and have ... A: Steve, Believe it or not 3 years old is not considered old for training. It is a perfect age. I ... | |
| whinning | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: im not really sure what kind of dog i have but i know she has husky in her, but she whinns all ... A: Most dogs whine and tear up things from boredom. Clicker train her so that you can click and treat ... | |
| FOOD & HEARTGARD PLUS | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: What is the best food for a dog's coat? Also, I have to break Heatgard Plus in half because my 4.6# ... A: Show people feed Bill Jack, or they feed natural to get good coats. What kind of dog is it? If ... | |
| what? | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: what acticities are pets (supposebly dogs) unable to do if they currently do not have their needed ... A: If this is a young puppy, he should stay home until he has all his puppy shots or at least two sets. ... | |
| agressive behavior | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: My puppy is about 7 months old, chih and pom mix. She has started showing aggressive behavior, like ... A: Vicky, This behavior usually starts earlier and owners don't notice it. If she growls at you pick ... | |
| 1 year old dog biting problems | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: It was treat-training with a choke chain. We live on a farm so he is free-range all day. He seems to ... A: Well, it seems you have a serious problem that must be addressed asap. First, go buy a pinch collar ... | |
| yorkie behavior | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: One, my yorkie recently peed on my hard wood floor and I cant get the horrible pee smell out. I ... A: Try Get Serious, it supposedly won an award this year. You can get it at Petsmart. Also try Urine ... | |
| socialing two dogs together | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I recently moved into a house with two new roommates. We all have pets and are having some ... A: Sometimes certain breeds will never get together. In that case buy a gate and keep them separated. ... | |
| House training a Yorkie | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I am bringing home a 17 week old yorkie today! I want to start her house training out right. Here ... A: Yes, Give as much training as possible during the 8 weeks, when you have to leave her for eight ... | |
| Poodles Again! AKC registration | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: Nancy, As far as other standard poodle breeders, $600 (limited reg) is quite reasonable compared to ... A: she may be selling this litter cheaper than others because of their coloring. they are Parti ... | |
| Poodles Again! AKC registration | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: Nancy, One more question before I buy a standard poodle: Can I pay the AKC to register my purebred ... A: Amy, Before you buy this poodle, you want to see his Pedigree. This is his geneology. The breeder ... | |
| Standard Poodle question | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: Nancy, Thanks to your advice, we've decided on a standard poodle;-) I have an appt to meet a ... A: That would be the best to expect, but unless you have a friend who just wants to breed a female with ... | |
| Puppy training | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: Goodmorning Nancy........ I was wondering, I have a 9 week old morkie(maltese/Yorkie). I am trying ... A: Gail It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job. You have the right idea and you are starting at ... | |
| german shorthair.... behavioral | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old german shorthair. He is not neutered and can have a lot of testerone and ... A: Ahhhh the two year old un-neutered male. Two is where it all starts happening. Before that it is ... | |
| Standard Poodle or Boxer | 6/25/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are going back & forth between adopting a standard poodle puppy and a boxer puppy. ... A: Boxers are smart, they can be barkers though, they are wonderful with children and they are hyper ... | |
| house breaking.....? | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: how can u house break a dog? is there any tricks? A: Couple of tricks is to know your pup. As soon as he wakes up he will have to go to the bathroom, ... | |
| Should i? | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: there r two parts to this question. i might get a dog around christmas... a long haired chihuahua to ... A: If you want a truly hypo dog You can get one of the hairless varieties. The dogs I have heard ... | |
| dog grooming | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: I want to know what options are available to me in having my dog groomed. Is there a basic list ie.. ... A: Most grooming shops offer the basics, bath and brush, haircutting. What you need to ask is what ... | |
| How many days do i wait before breeding | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: My miniature schnauzer will be three in september she went into heat last tuesday I already have the ... A: This is not true. However, her bones are not as pliable as when she was a bit over a year old. If ... | |
| How many days do i wait before breeding | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: My miniature schnauzer will be three in september she went into heat last tuesday I already have the ... A: 1- Your schnauzer should be fertile to breed between the 12 and 14th days. Since the sperm lives a ... | |
| IM LUKING FOR A DOG | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: im looking for a medium sized dog who doesnt shed. I love dogs but picking them out can be ... A: A medium size dog that doesn't shed would be: large miniture poodle, or small standard poodle. ... | |
| picking out a dog | 6/18/2006 |
| Q: i love dogs but picking them out can be difficult. i need a dog that doesnt sheds, short excercise, ... A: I'm sorry, but I don't think there is a dog out there that meets all your requirements. If you are ... | |
| apartment dweller | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: I would like to adopt a dog but I live in a small apartment and work full time. I do work evenings ... A: If you can spend time with your dog and work evenings when the dog would be most likely sleeping ... | |
| Shaving a Scottish Terrier | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: and someone called me to book there scottish terrier to be shaved right down,as the vet had said the ... A: They have a long nose. and not very attractive shaved to some people, Leave the eye brows and it ... | |
| help!!!!! | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I recently rescued a pitbull/chow mix. He is turning into a great pup. He loves my cats and dogs and ... A: Most people are not aware how dogs and pups think. A dog is a den animal. In the wild, as soon as a ... | |
| up up and away | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: I have have a dog that is part dog and part kangaroo Ha Ha I can't keep her behind a fence! She can ... A: for your kangaroo Petedge.com has a harness that supposedly keeps a dog from jumping. I have ... | |
| Australian Dingo | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: Do you know of any Australian Dingo breeders in the US or any abroad that will ship to the US. Any ... A: WEll Josh, you have stumped me. I even searched the web and couldn't find a breeder. I did learn, ... | |
| How long is the pregnant period... | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: How long is the pregnant period of a dog? A: The normal time is 63 days, but depending on how many times you bred her it could run from 59 to 63. ... | |
| housebreaking | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a West Highland White Terrier who's about 1 1/2 yrs old. We've taught him to pee in the ... A: Question 1: It sounds like your little westie is out of control a bit. This comes from letting ... | |
| Mixed breed breeding... | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: In the world of "designer dog" breeding...once a "mixed" puppy is produced...can this dog eventually ... A: In this age of designer dogs, we have people inventing and re-inventing different types of dogs. ... | |
| Grooming | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a golden retriever and was wondering if it would be all right if I shaved her hair with a ... A: There is no reason why you can't shave your golden. We do it all the time. The only thing is, you ... | |
| Terrier likes to eat cotton | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a 3 month old Jack Russell Terrier and we have put training pads down for him to ... A: all puppies chew, but if they are ingesting alot of what they are chewing there could be another ... | |
| Purebred Shih Tzu with Wire Hair | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: If you can write me back, I would love to send you a picture. I'll start by saying, I LOVE MY SHIH ... A: My email is nanricfoxes@bellsouth.net. I would love to see her. There are many reasons a dog may ... | |
| New puppy | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: I just purchased a Jack Russell Terrier (male) he is 8 weeks old. I plan on having him as a "STUD". ... A: You didn't tell me if your dog was registered. There are two main Clubs that register pure bred ... | |
| my dog wont eat | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: I was hoping you may have a solution for my problem. I have a 5 year old pitbull and i adopted him a ... A: I am going to go out on a limb here and give you my opinion. However, I would contact a vet so he ... | |
| Advice on what dog to get | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Mastiff/Pitbull mix. He is really sweet and really good, currently in ... A: I would definitely get a female and either have her spayed or separate her during the heat cycle. ... | |
| Training a dog | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: Why is easy to teach a dog to come when they are call, but difficult to teach them not to chase ... A: You didn't tell me the breed so I will answer generally. Remember, before dogs were domesticated ... | |
| Breeding | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: My mini dachshund just started her bleeding today! This is her 2nd cycle, I was wondering when is ... A: The average "most fertile" time in a cycle is between the 11th and 14th day. I would keep the two ... | |
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Nancy Perry
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You can ask me anything on dog training, dog breeding, dog grooming. What type of dog you should get. Pertinent facts about different breeds. I am also specifically knowledgeable about terriers and the diets that help maintain coat excellence. I have trained and helped owners train their dogs.
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I have worked in dog training for 35 years. I have been a dog groomer for 25 years..
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Certified trainer with Petsmart Certified Groomer with Petsmart
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approximatedly 2 to three hundred clients since 1993
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