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| Cairn Diet | 2/18/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: Beth, in response to your response... I have two Cairn Terrier, both neutered. They are not small ...
A: Patty - Blue Buffalo is a very fine food. However, given that you're supplementing with chicken, ...
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| cairn/yorkie mix | 2/16/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: my son just bought a cairn yorkie puppy male he is 2 mos. old. as I have had dogs all my life I ...
A: Louise - It's always a good idea to feel baby puppies free choice. At about 12 weeks, I recommend ...
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| Cairns fighting | 2/15/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: I just read the question from someone else on this site that seems to have the same problem i am ...
A: Tina - What a terrible situation for you. You have certainly had a lot of the fun of having puppies ...
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| Referral to you | 2/9/2009 | Tammy Colbert, CMG, CAH |
Q: I've been referred to you by Debbie Pratto, whom you worked for years ago. I am considering adding ...
A: I am sorry I don't know a Debbie Pratto. I am an earthdog judge. I have trained and run my own ...
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| pomeranian-yorkie mix | 2/5/2009 | Tammy Colbert, CMG, CAH |
Q: I have a 4 months old pomeranian-yorkie mix. What is the lowest temperature I can safely keep him ...
A: At 4 months old a dog can safely be left at 65 degree house in doors. Yes providing him with ...
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| Help! My Cairn Is Ignoring Me! | 1/28/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: Ive Written To You Before About My Cairn Chaz About His Skin Problem Which Turnd Out To Be A Highly ...
A: Brittany - Sorry I've been so darned long, but I have been quite sick - even my own dogs are ...
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| Yorkie breeding | 1/26/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: My female yorkie weighs about 6 pounds and my male weighs about 8 pounds, but is shorter in length ...
A: Brandi - I see no reason why they would not be compatible. That said, breeding and raising puppies ...
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| Paco is growing up | 1/24/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: I thought you might like to know how Paco is doing after having so much trouble with him. He is now ...
A: Henriette - I'm so glad you gave me an update. I'm very proud of you for sticking it out even when ...
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| Itchy ears in Cairns | 1/23/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: I'm just wondering if it's common for cairns to have ear problems? What would you suggest for ear ...
A: Jenny - Almost without exception cairns coming into rescue have ear infections, and they are almost ...
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| my puppy has started to pee in the house | 1/23/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: we brought a Jack Russell Terrier about 5 months ago and he is now 7 months old. he was very good at ...
A: Lauren - Please take him to a vet right away. There are a number of medical issues that can cause ...
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| Scotty - Peeing in the House | 1/18/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: Angus my scottish terrier hates the cold weather (we are in northern Canada). Angus will do ...
A: Sally - I hear you about the cold weather. I live in upstate NY and it's been a particularly long ...
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| jack russell/hating cat | 1/17/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: I love my jack russell 'Smore' We have one little problem the cat!! Our cat has been with us for ...
A: Joni - I'm sure you realize that Smore is jealous. It's also true that he has a natural instinct ...
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| food | 1/17/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: is it ok for my 8 week old fox terrier to eat hunman food. such as our kinds of meat an vegs
A: Maddie - A tiny, tiny bit as a treat would be OK. Like less than a tablespoon per day. It's a ...
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| pit bull.. bull dog.. labradoodle.. | 1/16/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: I've heard so many horror stories on how picking out a dog can be a daunting task, there is so much ...
A: Tasha - I gather that you already have an opinion about the breed ! Here's my take on the issue. ...
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| Dog chewing rocks/bricks | 1/15/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: I hope i'm writing to the right person concerning my american staffordshirer terrier. She is about 8 ...
A: Charlotte - You are absolutely right to be worried. Not only will she break off her teeth, but she ...
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| Jack Russell | 1/9/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: My Jack Russell is nuts. He tries to attack every dog he sees, goes crazy when I am walking him ...
A: Jennie - I know it's not a fun situation at all, but it sure sounds like your guy is what we ...
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| Border terrier bitch has begun soiling in room while I'm there | 1/6/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: I've a 9 month old Border Terrier bitch who has been completely paper trained from a very young age, ...
A: She sounds lovely and like she has a very nice life with you. Borders are wonderful, though it does ...
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| Border terrier bitch has begun soiling in room while I'm there | 1/6/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: I've a 9 month old Border Terrier bitch who has been completely paper trained from a very young age, ...
A: KT - Whenever there is a significant change in behavior, it is well worth the time and trouble to ...
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| rat terrier aggression | 1/6/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: I read your response to the lady with the problem of terrier aggression after placing in a home. I ...
A: Vicky - I am only going to be of limited help here since I have only raised one batch of pups in my ...
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| Jack Russell vomitting | 1/4/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: my jack russell vomits everyday. 98% is clear fluid and sometimes a little bit of food or treat ...
A: Tammi - Please make sure you are feeding him 2 meals a dog. Dogs who eat only once a day commonly ...
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| Crating puppies at nightime | 1/4/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: We purchased 2 Yorkie pups at 15 weeks old, male and female. They are now almost 17 weeks. They were ...
A: Terri - Crack me up - crispy and sweet - though I am certain it's no fun to clean up. My ...
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| west highland terrier | 1/2/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: my one year old, male west highland terrier has developed pink coloration around the eyes. can you ...
A: Janice - I trust you're referring to the skin around the eyes, as opposed to in the whites of his ...
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| Westie Stomach Spasm | 1/2/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have 2 Westie puppies (brother and sister) that are 6.5 months old - Angus (M) and Piper (F). I ...
A: What little doll babies they are ! First I ahve to say that I am not a vet and unable to diagnose ...
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| peeing & pooping in yard | 1/2/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: Our minature schnauzer (5 yrs. old) will ONLY pee & poop on walks which she LOVES! We are trying to ...
A: Pat - I suspect a lot fo the pottying you see on your walks is a function of her marking. Yes, ...
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| terrier bitches together | 1/1/2009 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have a Patterdale terrier girl who has just given birth after accidental mating with a mini ...
A: Laura - The combination of 2 females varies quite widely depending on the individual personalities. ...
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| difficulty in stopping biting | 12/30/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: my name is Lisa. I'm a new rat terrier owner and have a 14 week old male terrier mix. I knew ...
A: Lisa - Thanks for giving me so much background information. It sounds like you're headed in the ...
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| personality changes in our silky terrior | 12/30/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: we have a 1yr old silky terrior and recently purchased a new puppy same breed , it has been 2 days ...
A: Tammy - Many dogs resent a new dog. My jack russell still dislikes foster dogs coming home even ...
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| Skin Problem | 12/28/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: Good morning, I am a proud owner of a Cairn Terrier named "Sparky", son of a champion "Ivan The ...
A: George - Even at this late date in his life it sounds like he has developed some kind of allergic ...
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| Thankyou! | 12/27/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: One Final Last Question, Are Male Cairns Always So Protective? I Dont Mind It Cuase Im Home Alone ...
A: You should keep an eye on it and see if it gets any better or worse. You don't an emergency vet ...
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| Thankyou! | 12/25/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: One Final Last Question, Are Male Cairns Always So Protective? I Dont Mind It Cuase Im Home Alone ...
A: Chaz is adorable ! You may want to get one of these tools to keep his coat under control. It works ...
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| Rotten Cairn Terrier | 12/25/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: I've been having trouble with my Cairn Terrier Lately. Hes Just Turned 1 On Dec. 18th, but Lately ...
A: Hmmm. without seeing him in person and watching him. I can;t make any better guess. It may still be ...
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| Rotten Cairn Terrier | 12/24/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: I've been having trouble with my Cairn Terrier Lately. Hes Just Turned 1 On Dec. 18th, but Lately ...
A: Losing hair ? Is it up near where his rump, hips and tail connect ?? Does he itch it ? Does it ...
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| Rotten Cairn Terrier | 12/22/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: I've been having trouble with my Cairn Terrier Lately. Hes Just Turned 1 On Dec. 18th, but Lately ...
A: Brittany - Your dog has now entered his teenaged years. Male cairns from this age until about the ...
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| Eating Wood | 12/15/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: My 5 month old Yorkie has been eating wood and now he will not eat his food. Also his last few ...
A: Tiffney - Take your baby to the vet right away !! You need xrays and an examination to make sure ...
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| Parson Jack Russell eating her feet | 12/13/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have 2 sister Parson Jack Russells, one of them Mia, who has been continually biting and licking ...
A: Jackie - I'm sorry if I'm late in responding, but I would swear I thought I answered this already ...
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| does not like new puppy | 12/12/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: My 8 year old rat terrier Petey just does not like our new puppy who is 8 weeks old and is a golden ...
A: Vic - I'm not completely surprised that Petey is not impressed with the puppy. Golden puppies are ...
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| about my new JRT puppy | 12/12/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: My name is Marcela and I wanted to ask you a few things about getting a new JRT puppy. We are going ...
A: Marcela - I would stay away from the Purina. I do not feed any food that has corn, wheat or soy in ...
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| Illness | 12/11/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: We have an 8 month old male jack Russell, Yorkshire terrier cross puppy. We have also had him ...
A: Catherine - Please get your baby to a vet right away. There are so many things that can make a ...
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| fighting | 12/11/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have a cow dog, a boston terrier and pekapoo. they have been getting along for over a year. yet, a ...
A: Becky - I want you to do 2 things immediately. One - take all of your dogs to the vet. Sudden ...
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| buying a puppy | 12/3/2008 | Beth Adams |
Q: my husband and I are looking at buying our first puppy as a couple. However we both grew up with ...
A: Cassie - All three of those breeds are pretty uncommon so you should expect to be paying a premium ...
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