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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| changing my dogs diet | 6/27/2010 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: I have a 6 year old red nose American Pit bull, Rocky. About 2 weeks age Rocky had his first ... A: I am not sure what diets help specifically with seizures, I am not a vet, but I've heard that ... | ||
| My pit bull is losing hair again. | 4/2/2010 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: Well, I have a eight month old pit bull. I got her from my boyfriends uncle. When she was a puppy ... A: You'd have to ask the vet. it could be some sort of mange or mites, they may need to do a skin ... | ||
| Female Pitbull bumps | 1/18/2010 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: We have a female pitbull, that always has these little bumps all over her skin, they itch her ... A: You should consult with your vet about the prednisone. Dogs can be allergic to many things (grass, ... | ||
| natural rearing | 11/13/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: What is natural rearing? Also how do I introduce my 3yr male to weight pulling, since his papers ... A: Natural rearing is something some breeders are into, where dogs are raised naturally and vax free, ... | ||
| Help | 11/12/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: I just purchased a red red nose pitbull male named Neptune born sometime in august(previous owner ... A: Even BYBs or bad breeders do have registered (or registerable) dogs, it is not a mark of quality. A ... | ||
| Pit Pet Training | 11/8/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: Harley is 6 months old and gets so excited she constantly jumps up on people and bites at their arms ... A: This type of behavior is cute when dogs are puppies, but leads to a wild dog who nobody will want to ... | ||
| pitbulls as pets | 11/7/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: I was just wondering whether it would be a good idea fo me to get a pitbull. I have 2 children simon ... A: It is not just the breed, it's the individual dog. Labs are known for being great pets and gentle. ... | ||
| Red nose pit bull mange | 9/18/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: I recently took my pitbull to the vet and was given mitaban and antibiotics for mites that they ... A: The mitaban was a one-time dip, I assume. The vet should have first taken a skin scraping to ... | ||
| female pitts can have periods? | 7/31/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: is it true females pitts can have a period like a human female? A: Pit Bulls are physically the same as other dogs- they do go into heat twice a year. It lasts around ... | ||
| 4th of July Puppies! | 7/29/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have two beautiful Pit Bulls. Our female just had puppies on the Fourth of July, ... A: By the 4th week weaning usually begins, where the pups get denied by mother dog and start also ... | ||
| Breeding of my Pitt | 6/26/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: I heard that if you breed your dog too early it can stunt their growth..Is this true? and at what ... A: Most dogs are not bred before 2 years of age. If they are bred too young, the puppies can have ... | ||
| my pit's hip's | 5/11/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: my pup is aprox.17months,as he's been growing I've noticed sometimes his hips and back legs look as ... A: You can't feel it yourself, but dogs can show signs of it affecting them. Signs of hip dysplasia ... | ||
| Blue Pit | 5/10/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: I have an 6 month old Blue nose and would like to know the ideal weight she should be. Right now ... A: Cannot say, because I cannot see your dog & Pit Bulls vary in size greatly. Blue is just a color, ... | ||
| pitbull | 5/7/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: how do I know when im ready to breed my pitball? she is 1 year old and she had her first cycle in ... A: My opinion is that nobody should be breeding Pit Bulls right now because they are overpopulated. ... | ||
| Pit Bull size | 5/6/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: My wife and I adopted a Pit bull puppy who was 4 to 5 months old on Feb. 14th and he weighed 39 ... A: Yes, he is around 7-8 months old and still growing. Pit Bulls are usually at full height by 10 ... | ||
| RE: MY FEMALE PIT | 5/4/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: My 1 1/2 female pit was in heat about 4 weeks ago and I have a male also..I dont know if she was hit ... A: There is an overpopulation of Pit Bulls, too many people are breeding them or allowing them to breed ... | ||
| Advice for a friend (young pitbull) | 3/7/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: Your advice if you will.. I'm considering rescuing a young bitch, she really needs a good home. ... A: See if she is too far along to be spayed still. They can do a spay/abort. If you get her, will you ... | ||
| feeding my sweet girl | 3/5/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: I recently had my pit bull stolen from me. I called the police and filed a report. They found her 6 ... A: Wow, that is so awesome that you got her back. For her skin, you can give her a fish oil capsule ... | ||
| 8 week female pit bull watery stool | 3/3/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: I read previously about another person having a puppy pit who had watery stool - so does mine. You ... A: I wasn't me who mentioned grass. If your dog has watery stool, it could be several things. She ... | ||
| papers for pits | 3/3/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: i have a boy and girl pit bull. they are about 18 mo. and i am almost certain that my bitch is ... A: No. Kennel Club Registries require that both parents be registered for the puppies to be ... | ||
| my pitbull | 3/2/2009 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: my pitbull is 2 and a half months old and i still haven given her her shots but i keep her inside ... A: It is a very bad idea to keep your dog inside all the time, for behavioral and development reasons. ... | ||
| allergies | 11/11/2008 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: My pit is 8 months (Shelbe) old and she always has eye gunk, my husband believes it to be allergies ... A: You might want to ask your vet. She may need eye drops, or have inverted eyelashes that are rubbing ... | ||
| my dog | 10/27/2008 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: im a first time dog owner...i am going to be getting my puppy in about 2 more weeks as it will be 6 ... A: He looks like what you said- mostly Rottweiler, he has that body style. 6 weeks old is too young to ... | ||
| PItbull Respect | 10/13/2008 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: Jennifer I just got an 8 week old pitbull and I see her in the mornings for about an hour and from ... A: Yes, she will still be bonded to you, even if she doesn't see you all day. The question of ... | ||
| pitbulls | 10/9/2008 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: How do I make my blue nose more aggressive??? he is a little to friendly with strangers. A: Pit Bulls are supposed to be friendly. You do not make your dog aggressive to strangers, that is a ... | ||
| 5 WEEK OLD PITBULL | 10/8/2008 | Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer |
| Q: I just got 2 5 week old puppies pits. Today one appears sick and has yellow diarrhea like stools. I ... A: At 5 weeks the puppies should still be with their mother. At this age they are just weaning. ... | ||
| pitbull skin irritated | 9/13/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: my pitbull is about 1 1/2 . male american/brindle mix. he started scratching and itching excessively ... A: Your vet will say that it is a good food but it is not...It is just a fair food. The Beneful food ... | ||
| nine month old girl pitbulls - NuVET and Salmon oil will be great for the shedding.... | 9/11/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: I am a first time owner of two girl pit bulls and one has a shedding problem. What can I do to help ... A: Have you tried some Salmon oil - add this to the food each day - Get the pure Salmon oil - you can ... | ||
| my pitbull | 9/6/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: my pit just had puppies about a week ago and today she has the shakes, normally she doesn't do that ... A: Well Pedigree is not the greatest food...How about you get some Innova Evo for this new mom. You ... | ||
| my pitbull | 9/6/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: my pit just had puppies about a week ago and today she has the shakes, normally she doesn't do that ... A: .. ? Just think you may need to take her in.... It could be serious... sorry, She needs to have ... | ||
| what should i feed him? | 9/2/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: i am a first time pitbull owner and cody is only 7 weeks . i want to get him montego classic dog ... A: ~~~~~here is the link: http://www.montegoclassic.co.za/pages/puppy.html The Montego classic does ... | ||
| Hey | 9/2/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: I have 6mth old gatior pit, that sneezes a lot, and he was losing his fur and scratching til his fur ... A: ..and your dog's pain, too! Yes, we can do some supplements for this boy - I am sure I can help and ... | ||
| Pitbull hair and skin problem | 8/31/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: ok so i have a 8 month pit bull pure breed and for the last month or 2 his fur just keeps falling ... A: First, I want you to take him to the vet for a check up. Make sure he doesn't have mange... Your ... | ||
| Pit Bull Rash | 8/31/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: I found a few abandoned and emaciated pit bulls a couple of weeks ago (2 puppies and an adult)on my ... A: Wynne - Oh, it was so nice of you to take this boy in! Is there any way you can call around and ask ... | ||
| Stinky Stinky Gas | 8/29/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: I have an Adult Pit that has excessive gas. I've given him From diamond chicken and Rice - Royal ... A: Make sure he is on a good food - give him one that has no grains like Innova EVO or Wellness CORE. ... | ||
| rash & breasts | 8/28/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: she is 1 and already had puppies. she stopped breast feeding about 4 weeks ago and is all dryed up. ... A: As for the rash, it may be yeast and you can use some supplements for this: Give her some benadryl ... | ||
| Rash,fur loss,sores on legs | 8/26/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: I have an 8 month blue pit bull named Diesel. He had a rash on his belly I took him to vet. They ... A: you can put him on some supplements to help him heal... Here are my suggestions: 1. Please feed ... | ||
| what is a good puppy food | 8/23/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: my puppy is six weeks old and I'm feeding him nature's recipe large breed puppy is that food good or ... A: Natures Recipe is a very good food. Yes, that is fine for your new large breed pup. You may also ... | ||
| pitbull puppy | 8/22/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: HEY I HAVE A A PITBULL PUPPY THAT WAS BORN ON JULY 8 2008 ITS ABOUT A MONTH AND A COUPLE WEEKS OLD ... A: Don't put the pup on milk....Hard to digest. YOU can add some teaspoons full of Low fat cottage ... | ||
| breeding age for a male pit. | 8/20/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: I have a 11 month old blue pit. I have people asking me all the time if i want to mate him. What is ... A: .. You may want to take this over to the Breeding and Whelping experts. They may be able to give you ... | ||
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