| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| I just got a dog that wasn't trained right | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My friend has never had a dog before but she has lots of cats. She trained the pup as a cat more ...
A: kim On a temporary basis, I would try crate training him. Take him out when he has to go, if he ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 . ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| pet help | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I have 2 dogs. 1. A siberian Husky purebreed 2. A mixed smaller dog Our husky had heartworms, we ...
A: joyel, If I were you, I would call several different vets and see what they charge. You may have to ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| help | 2/3/2007 |
Q: hey their my chocolate lab tyson is about 7 months old and is 22 inches tall how tall will he grow ...
A: arsh, Hi, of course height is determined by genetics, but if your lab is already 22 inches at 7 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| compatibliity | 12/26/2006 |
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