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| my dog! | 12/8/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have a Boston Terrier....she mas been mated....she doesn't show too many signs of being ...
A: Jen - Take her to a vet right away. It's vital that they be given a chance to check her over, make ...
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| my carin is losing her hair | 12/4/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: i also have a 1 1/2 yr old female and have noticed the back hind legs look like they have been ...
A: Sue - Yes, in cairns this is a relatively common problem. They are often food sensitive. It is not ...
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| peeing | 12/2/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I just rescued my terrier from the pound about a month ago.I take him outside and he pees but as ...
A: LeeAnn While an infection is always a possibility, chances are better that he is "marking" his ...
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| A border terrier coming into a home with a rabbit | 12/1/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have had my dwarf rabbit for 9 years - he is litter trained and runs around the house on weekends ...
A: Kim - The good news - There's no way to tell offhand how a specific dog is going to react to the ...
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| In season | 11/30/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: My terrier is having her first season and we are now nearing the end of it. However, we have noticed ...
A: Sian - I would not be too worried about her nipples swelling a little. It would be way too soon for ...
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| Monty, 2 and half year old smooth fox terrier | 11/24/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: He has always sat and waited for his food and still continues to do so. You don't even have to say ...
A: The trainer I assist recommends training the wait at the door like this: Have him sit right next to ...
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| Monty, 2 and half year old smooth fox terrier | 11/24/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I don't seem to have an answer stored on my emailsWe are having trouble with Monty in many ways. ...
A: Julia - I'm sorry - I must have accidentally deleted the email because I know I wanted to think ...
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| jack behaviour | 11/24/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: Would like to know if you could give me some advice for my 8mth male jack russell. First problem i ...
A: Joanne - There's good news, and there's bad news. Let's start with the bad news. Poop eating is ...
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| health | 11/18/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: i just bought a yorkie yesterday, i noticed that she dont respond to kisses or whistles, could she ...
A: Ricardo - I certainly hope you meant deaf ?? Do you mean she does not turn around when you make ...
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| allergies | 11/17/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: how are rat terriers for people with dog allergies?
A: Misty - The issue of dog allergies is a little complicated, and I'm putting a link below that ...
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| shots | 11/17/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I ahve a cute rat terrior named Buddy.I bought him in Sept.from a gal 30 miles form where I live.He ...
A: Patty - Here's a link to a good vaccination schedule for puppies. You may have to copy it and paste ...
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| Defensive Behavior in Cairn Mix | 11/15/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: My husband and I adopted a little female 2-3 year old, 7 lb. cairn mix from a rescue. When we first ...
A: Lindsey Yup - terriers are a different kind of critter from other dogs! and I think you're ...
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| yorkie | 11/13/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: Beth, thank you for your opinion on my beloved yorkie. My husband and I agree that we can't let her ...
A: I certainly comiserate with this terrible circumstance. I had one of my rescued gordon setters ...
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| does not want to go out. | 11/13/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: My rat terrier has to be either carried out to wet and when he goes out he just stands there and ...
A: He's being a brat..... Here are some techniques I would try. 1. Carry him out onto grass ...
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| yorkie | 11/12/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I purchased a yorkie 8 months ago from a pet store (which I have purchases all my dogs from pet ...
A: Pat - I'm going to assume you don't want to hear me rant about pet store dogs, their sources, and ...
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| Carin Terrier hair loss | 11/6/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: Murphy our six month old female Cairn terrier,is experiencing hair loss on all legs, particularly ...
A: Peggy - What are you feeding him ? Cairns, and other hard coated breeds, can be very food ...
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| Rat terrier | 11/5/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I own a Rat terrier Male, about 16 months old. He has had all his shots and lives indoor with the ...
A: John - get your kid to a vet - do not pass go, do not collect $200.... I'm not saying that you ...
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| Aggressive Rescue Cairn Pup | 11/3/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: We have recently rescued a handsome, 6 month old, neutered, male Cairn pup that we simply adore. We ...
A: Joe - Did he come from a formal cairn rescue, some other kind of rescue or a shelter ?? I ask ...
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| aggresive behavior | 10/30/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I own a nuetered male cairn just turned 12 mos, great dog. I have owned two Bouviers and a Lab over ...
A: Brian - Yes, you are certainly in for a whole new experience with being the Dad of a 12 mo old male ...
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| Toy Rat Terrier Behavior | 10/30/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have toy rat terriers - a male and female (litter mates) who are now one year old. They have been ...
A: Carlie - How long ago was your little fella neutered ? It can take up to 6 months for the hormone ...
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| Limping JRT puppy | 10/27/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I will ask my mom to set up an appontment ASAP. He's already neutered, but thanks for your concern. ...
A: Annah - Good luck to you and your kiddo ! Jacks are a riot and can be exceptionally nice dogs if ...
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| Limping JRT puppy | 10/27/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have a 6 m/o JRT puppy. Latley, he has been limping after any sort of excersize. For instance, we ...
A: Annah - I know that you're wanting to save a few bucks, but getting this checked out is essential ...
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| Schnauzer | 10/24/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have a 12 year old male Schnauzer. He recently had a bad experience with being groomed. I ended ...
A: Dorothy - Poor old gent.... At his age, her certainly didn't deserve to have a bad experience. My ...
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| Boston Rat Terriers | 10/17/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: Beth, I usually take Nick out to go potty but I find him playing around with the pine cones ...
A: Rob - Playing with pine cones is no big deal unless he's actually eating them. He's anxious to play ...
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| Boston Rat Terriers | 10/17/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have a half Boston and Rat Terrier, also know as a Brat, also know to be in the Hybrid Family. I ...
A: Robert - His instincts should tell him to hunt little critters - like mice and moles, but he's not ...
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| doggie won't walk nice | 10/15/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have a 2-year old fox terrier that pulls 95% of the time when I take him for a walk. This occurs ...
A: David - I had to chuckle at the title of your question. I have one of those too. My jack russell ...
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| Rat terriers-Muzzle | 10/14/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: Do you know where I can locate a muzzle(s) for my two male rat terriers (16 & 18 pounds)that are ...
A: I am going to assume you are not looking to muzzle them to keep them from attacking each other ?? ...
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| red tears | 10/11/2006 | Tammy Colbert, CMG, CAH |
Q: I have a 10mnth old maltese terrier i just wanted to know if you have an answer to keeping the red ...
A: Sorry for the delayed answer. I have gotten home late every night this week. First off a ...
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| Jack Russel V Rat Terrier | 10/8/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have been told that JRT and Rat Terriers are the same, just different names. And I have been told ...
A: NO - they are very different breeds. The argument about JRT and Parsons Russells one of name only. ...
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| limping | 10/5/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have a cairn terrier , about 8 years old and 16 lbs. One day last week he started limping badly ...
A: John - Cairn ! great choice - LOL Cairns are prone to having floating patellas or developing ACL ...
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| red nose pit puppy training potty | 9/30/2006 | Tammy Colbert, CMG, CAH |
Q: Please help my boyfriend brought me and the kids home this Red nose pit and just to get things going ...
A: First off get a crate that he can grow with. Put a box in there to take up room. Only give him ...
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| sneezing in toy fox terrier | 9/29/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: Beth I've recently boarded my toy fox terrier, who's six months old. Ever since then he's been ...
A: Jean - A lot of my answer will depend on where you are located. If you are someplace warm, it could ...
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| House training.. and seperation anxiety | 9/28/2006 | Tammy Colbert, CMG, CAH |
Q: I really need your help. I am on my last end of potty training my puppy. I'm not going to give her ...
A: Basically you answered your own question and have the same opinion on how you have been treating ...
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| My terrier is aggressive towards other animals | 9/26/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: About a year ago I rescued a terrier mix from the local dog pound. He is the most lovable dog I have ...
A: I'm very very sorry, but I'm not going to be much help on this one..... My impression is that you ...
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| bowel movements for Jack Russell Terrier | 9/25/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I just recently adopted a Jack Russell Terrier from the city shelter. I have had him for 4 days. ...
A: Lynn - Once a day is fine... in fact sometimes they will skip a day. As long as you have him on a ...
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| Bedlingtons | 9/18/2006 | Tammy Colbert, CMG, CAH |
Q: Is there such a thing as miniature or toy Bedlingtons? thanks, Kim
A: Kim, Sorry for the delay i answering your question. I forgot to put myself on vacation. To ...
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| sick jack russel | 9/18/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: i have a 1 and a half year old jack russell male.he has been shaking and not wanting to eat. We took ...
A: Ivey - Poor baby.... Have his poopies changed ? Is he drinking water ?? (He can go a couple of ...
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| airedale terriers | 9/17/2006 | Tammy Colbert, CMG, CAH |
Q: She is 12 years old, airedale terrier, what is a lifespan and what do they normally die from?
A: It really depends on the breeding of your dog. Most general rule is that the bigger the breed, the ...
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| Behavioral Problems | 9/15/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: I have a resuced 2 yr Wheaton/Bichon, male neutered. Although you would never know it as he loves to ...
A: Ellie - First off, I'm so sorry you're faced with this mix of problems ! Secondly, I would like to ...
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| FEEDING CAIRN TERRIER | 9/12/2006 | Beth Adams |
Q: MY CAIRN TERRIER ABOUT 7YRS. FEMALE, RESCUED FROM A SHELTER SHE IS ABOUT 20 ISH LBS, EXTREMELY FAT, ...
A: Kim - I do cairn rescue so I'm really familiar with feeding them. First off, I would recommend a ...
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