Our dog tracks in ticks.. he's on frontline but apparently not doing any good.
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Try revolution. Ticks and fleas have an amazing ability to develop resistance to various medications. You should use another brand and switch often. ie. try revolution next, after a few months use advantage, then switch back to revolution, etc. Even if the product is still working, keep switching brands to prevent resistance.
You can go to Lowes or any other garden store and they will be able to recommend you something for your yard.
Treat your yard with tick treatment and also, is your dog on the collar frontline or the liquid frontline you spread on his shoulders down his back?
you can go to your hardware store and buy what they call sevendust, you put it in your carpet and and then wait about an hour,then vacum,you can also put it around your front proch on the ground and that should help.i had to get me some about 2 weeks ago,and i sprinkle some in my carpet and let it stay there over night and then vacum it up.but it help.and also kills any kind of parasites.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Have a problem with a dog that steals things from the neighbours.?
She is a beautiful retrevier with a realy gentle temperment but if she can lift it she takes it. I am a neighbour but am very fond of her
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To cute. It is a retriever and she is retrieving what wonderful things..
Cool dog lol.
can you ask the dog to get me a dvd player next time its on its rounds.
There's an old saying: "Good fences make good neighbors."
Teach her to take cash.... and bring it to you. Treats work great with them.
LOL! How funny! I was rolling laughing! I really dont know what to do, maybe a fence! I guess until your dog starts bringing strange kids home, the police may stay off your back! I can see it now on the news.."Dog brings child home, istead of child bringing home a stray puppy!" Hey, if your neighbor borrows something, and never brings it back, you have it made! Hope things work out for ya!
Sounds funny! The neighbors should just learn not to leave stuff laying around.. lol
She is living up to her breed isn't she! If you catch her taking something that she shouldn't try firmly and loudly telling her no and see what happens. She doesn't know what she is doing is wrong if no one corrects her. If it doesn't work, make sure all your stuff is nailed down! LOL
hi, i hate to tell you, but theres nothing you can do, i have alot of experience with dogs and its part of their nature, but it will be easy to find your things the dog will always carry it off to were they call home as a way of claiming it as their own.
next time your dog brings something to you make sure you have take it very firmly away from her and make sure she can see it when you tell her off. make it loud and firmly tell the dog no.
do this a couple of times and hopefully after a while she'll get the idea.
tell the owner to play fetch with her as much as he/she can. every day at least three times to satisfy the fetch craving.
you can make sure that you have everything weighted down or put away dont leave anything out if she has nothing to take then she will stop trying
If you are the neighbour who owns it? Ask them to keep her more secure for HER sake. She's not really stealing she's doing what she was bred to do and just needs training which again should be the owners responsibility.
If you like her though and are willing to try then the basics are as follows. get some dog treats and when you see her go to pick something up tell her firmly, not loudly)'NO' and offer the treat. If she has already picked it up then call her to you and ask her to 'Give' or 'drop' and as soon as she releases it, give her the treat. After a short time just telling her what a 'good girl' she is should be all the reward she needs. A toy she is allowed can then be given so she learns that only certain things can be 'retrieved' She will soon learn and perhaps you could then show her owner how to do it too.
If she takes things when you are not there then I'm afraid there isn't much you can do.
No 'bad' dogs just 'bad' owners who don't understand their 'breeds'
LOL!!! ... i really dont know what to answer...get a higher fence i guess.LOL
Beautiful, gentle temperament, doesn't do anything wrong but blah blah blah. The dog isn't doing anything wrong, but you are. No matter the breed or how placid you believe the dog to be, the animal needs structure in it's life. Primarily a good pack leader that will give learning, motivation and if needed discipline. At the moment the dog is running your life because you have allowed her to become the pack leader. Do some reading, do some research, go to obedience classes. You don't have a four legged furry child, you have a dog. Treat it as such and get some help, either that or you are setting yourself up for years of heartache.
Take a look at this site http://www.leerburg.com it may help.
This is a natural instinct and you can't stop her from doing it - infact it would be unkind to stop her from retrieving things - after all, humans bred her specifically to obsessively collect and carry stuff around!
The only way to protect your things is to not leave them lying around, or ask your neighbours to stop her from wandering off their property.
That is why these dogs were bred ... living in a town these dogs can not show you what they were bred for
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To cute. It is a retriever and she is retrieving what wonderful things..
Cool dog lol.
can you ask the dog to get me a dvd player next time its on its rounds.
There's an old saying: "Good fences make good neighbors."
Teach her to take cash.... and bring it to you. Treats work great with them.
LOL! How funny! I was rolling laughing! I really dont know what to do, maybe a fence! I guess until your dog starts bringing strange kids home, the police may stay off your back! I can see it now on the news.."Dog brings child home, istead of child bringing home a stray puppy!" Hey, if your neighbor borrows something, and never brings it back, you have it made! Hope things work out for ya!
Sounds funny! The neighbors should just learn not to leave stuff laying around.. lol
She is living up to her breed isn't she! If you catch her taking something that she shouldn't try firmly and loudly telling her no and see what happens. She doesn't know what she is doing is wrong if no one corrects her. If it doesn't work, make sure all your stuff is nailed down! LOL
hi, i hate to tell you, but theres nothing you can do, i have alot of experience with dogs and its part of their nature, but it will be easy to find your things the dog will always carry it off to were they call home as a way of claiming it as their own.
next time your dog brings something to you make sure you have take it very firmly away from her and make sure she can see it when you tell her off. make it loud and firmly tell the dog no.
do this a couple of times and hopefully after a while she'll get the idea.
tell the owner to play fetch with her as much as he/she can. every day at least three times to satisfy the fetch craving.
you can make sure that you have everything weighted down or put away dont leave anything out if she has nothing to take then she will stop trying
If you are the neighbour who owns it? Ask them to keep her more secure for HER sake. She's not really stealing she's doing what she was bred to do and just needs training which again should be the owners responsibility.
If you like her though and are willing to try then the basics are as follows. get some dog treats and when you see her go to pick something up tell her firmly, not loudly)'NO' and offer the treat. If she has already picked it up then call her to you and ask her to 'Give' or 'drop' and as soon as she releases it, give her the treat. After a short time just telling her what a 'good girl' she is should be all the reward she needs. A toy she is allowed can then be given so she learns that only certain things can be 'retrieved' She will soon learn and perhaps you could then show her owner how to do it too.
If she takes things when you are not there then I'm afraid there isn't much you can do.
No 'bad' dogs just 'bad' owners who don't understand their 'breeds'
LOL!!! ... i really dont know what to answer...get a higher fence i guess.LOL
Beautiful, gentle temperament, doesn't do anything wrong but blah blah blah. The dog isn't doing anything wrong, but you are. No matter the breed or how placid you believe the dog to be, the animal needs structure in it's life. Primarily a good pack leader that will give learning, motivation and if needed discipline. At the moment the dog is running your life because you have allowed her to become the pack leader. Do some reading, do some research, go to obedience classes. You don't have a four legged furry child, you have a dog. Treat it as such and get some help, either that or you are setting yourself up for years of heartache.
Take a look at this site http://www.leerburg.com it may help.
This is a natural instinct and you can't stop her from doing it - infact it would be unkind to stop her from retrieving things - after all, humans bred her specifically to obsessively collect and carry stuff around!
The only way to protect your things is to not leave them lying around, or ask your neighbours to stop her from wandering off their property.
That is why these dogs were bred ... living in a town these dogs can not show you what they were bred for
Havanese? My family is considering adding a Havanese..?
We've had a miniature poodle for 7 years, whom we adore, but her health is sketchy at best and she has become very aggressive over the years. As much as we love her, she is unpredicatable and suffering from seizures (very mild) and we are painfully considering putting her down.
We have an 8 year old and do not want to make the mistake of picking a very hyper, snippy dog again. We are looking for a friendly happy go lucky dog who can travel and be treated like a queen. Due to allergies we need a dog that doesn't shed, grooming isn't a problem.
More and more people are suggesting a Havanese and having no personal experience with them I am putting this out there. Any thoughts?
I really appreciate your input...thanks!
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Of all the small dogs, a havanese is the one that is unquestionably best with kids. They're sturdier (more like a terrier) so can withstand the play, they're friendly, lively, clowns, and also easy to train. They're not hyper, just playful.
It goes without saying that kids still need to be taught how to treat a puppy with respect and the puppy of course, needs training as well.
The most important thing from your aspect is to find a reputable breeder, see as many of their dogs as possible to make sure they have the temperament you want. If the mother's temperament especially is one you like, you can be pretty certain that, with correct socializing and training, your puppy will be what you want for your family.
Hi, my old neighbors used to have a Havanese, and he was fantastic. Perfect temperment, happy go lucky, good with kids, and very sweet and cute. They are also adorable (especially as puppies). Good luck and sorry about your miniature poodle.
It depends on how the dog's parents act. If the parents are snippy then the pup would be but if the parents are kind then the pup would be kind. If you can't get a Havanese try getting a Basenji. They're great with kids and other pets and they don't bark they do more of a grunt. They also don't shed as much as the Havanese do. The Havanese are yappy little dogs that normally bark at everything but if you do decide to get one make sure that the 8 year old doesn't hurt it. That could make it nip or bite.
There arent a huge amount of breeds that do not shed. Most bichons (poodles, havanese,bolognese) do not readily shed but actually retain the hairs and dander until it is brushed out (why poodles need so much grooming). I wouldnt go for a havanese. I would try one of the "designer dog breeds" originally created to use as hypoallergenic guide dogs. Since you seem like you want something smaller, try a cockapoo (cocker spaniel and miniature poodle), pomchi or maybe just a plain miniature or toy poodle.
Im very sorry about your poodle. 8 years isnt very old. I think that putting her down would be the most humane thing to do for her.
Also try this. go to %26lt; http://www.petplanet.co.uk/select_a_bree... and fill out this form. it will calculate what breed is the best for you and your family.
Good Luck!
Charlotte
We have an 8 year old and do not want to make the mistake of picking a very hyper, snippy dog again. We are looking for a friendly happy go lucky dog who can travel and be treated like a queen. Due to allergies we need a dog that doesn't shed, grooming isn't a problem.
More and more people are suggesting a Havanese and having no personal experience with them I am putting this out there. Any thoughts?
I really appreciate your input...thanks!
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Of all the small dogs, a havanese is the one that is unquestionably best with kids. They're sturdier (more like a terrier) so can withstand the play, they're friendly, lively, clowns, and also easy to train. They're not hyper, just playful.
It goes without saying that kids still need to be taught how to treat a puppy with respect and the puppy of course, needs training as well.
The most important thing from your aspect is to find a reputable breeder, see as many of their dogs as possible to make sure they have the temperament you want. If the mother's temperament especially is one you like, you can be pretty certain that, with correct socializing and training, your puppy will be what you want for your family.
Hi, my old neighbors used to have a Havanese, and he was fantastic. Perfect temperment, happy go lucky, good with kids, and very sweet and cute. They are also adorable (especially as puppies). Good luck and sorry about your miniature poodle.
It depends on how the dog's parents act. If the parents are snippy then the pup would be but if the parents are kind then the pup would be kind. If you can't get a Havanese try getting a Basenji. They're great with kids and other pets and they don't bark they do more of a grunt. They also don't shed as much as the Havanese do. The Havanese are yappy little dogs that normally bark at everything but if you do decide to get one make sure that the 8 year old doesn't hurt it. That could make it nip or bite.
There arent a huge amount of breeds that do not shed. Most bichons (poodles, havanese,bolognese) do not readily shed but actually retain the hairs and dander until it is brushed out (why poodles need so much grooming). I wouldnt go for a havanese. I would try one of the "designer dog breeds" originally created to use as hypoallergenic guide dogs. Since you seem like you want something smaller, try a cockapoo (cocker spaniel and miniature poodle), pomchi or maybe just a plain miniature or toy poodle.
Im very sorry about your poodle. 8 years isnt very old. I think that putting her down would be the most humane thing to do for her.
Also try this. go to %26lt; http://www.petplanet.co.uk/select_a_bree... and fill out this form. it will calculate what breed is the best for you and your family.
Good Luck!
Charlotte
Havanese dogs?
I took the test on animal planet and Havanese was my top resualt. I think I'm gonna ask my mom if I can get one in a year or so, after I save up enough money. Do you think these are a good breed for us?
Needs to be good with kids, other pets, and strangers.
Best if it was small.
Best if it was playful.
Needs to be easy to train.
Any sites would be GREAT and I'm also looking for a good, not to expensive breeder. I E-mailed some one, but I don't know about them, I read the site, but it didn't see much about what they do. I also found very good looking site, but with the shipping the pup would be 2k.
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A Bichon also fits all those guidelines and would probably be easier to obtain and quite a bit less $$.
You might try looking on petfinder or for breed-specific rescues, the dogs are UTD on shots, altered, evaluated as to temperament, and often housebroken and crate trained as well as usually being substantially cheaper than going out and getting a puppy.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/az181.
Your looking at a fairly rare breed of dog so expect a big rare price tag. I've met a few and they are ok dog in my opinion. but you could get just as nice a dog it you got a Maltese or a shih tzu. The breed isn't really all that well developed yet and there are vast differences in dogs from the same litter. You can get puppies that mature from 8 to 16 pounds so its hard to pick out a dog that's the size you want. Their hair is super grooming intensive. So either expect to learn about daily grooming or you'll end up with a shaved dog most of the time. Temperament is still a little sketchie, some are sweet and some are freaks.
Why not check through the PetFinder listing and give an unlucky dog a new loving home before you drop a wad of money on something that going to continue costing you hundreds of dollars each year. They need to be groomed about every 6 to 8 weeks and that can run from $30 to $50 a trip.
Plus beware of website, they only tell you about the good thing to sell their dog you have to dig around for the breeds problems and most breeders won't admit them right up front. There is some genetic disease in this breed but i can't remember what it was right this minute.
Good luck finding a great dog.
Havanese Club of America..(.breeder, owner, shows dogs)
Look this site up might help
They are small dogs, show dogs....There are different kinds 2 i think.
Havanese make great pets.They are good with people and other pets,their playful, and easy to train,they are very loyal dogs .If i were you i would buy a book about Havanese dogs. I myself own a 4 month old male havanese and he's great. some may be more playfull than others or lazier than other's. You might also want to consider a miniature poodle also. I have on that is 2 years old and he's great also...he's a mama's boy though.
Hi we run the allbichons site
www.eurobichons.com
its all about bichons breeds such as the Havanese, Bolognese, Maltese, Lowchen, Coton De Tuloear and Bichon Frise.
What I suggest is that you join the site its all free and then ask as many owners on site what its like owning the different breeds.
I own Frise, Havanese, Maltese, Bolognese and trust me they are all different.
www.eurobichons.com
Needs to be good with kids, other pets, and strangers.
Best if it was small.
Best if it was playful.
Needs to be easy to train.
Any sites would be GREAT and I'm also looking for a good, not to expensive breeder. I E-mailed some one, but I don't know about them, I read the site, but it didn't see much about what they do. I also found very good looking site, but with the shipping the pup would be 2k.
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A Bichon also fits all those guidelines and would probably be easier to obtain and quite a bit less $$.
You might try looking on petfinder or for breed-specific rescues, the dogs are UTD on shots, altered, evaluated as to temperament, and often housebroken and crate trained as well as usually being substantially cheaper than going out and getting a puppy.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/az181.
Your looking at a fairly rare breed of dog so expect a big rare price tag. I've met a few and they are ok dog in my opinion. but you could get just as nice a dog it you got a Maltese or a shih tzu. The breed isn't really all that well developed yet and there are vast differences in dogs from the same litter. You can get puppies that mature from 8 to 16 pounds so its hard to pick out a dog that's the size you want. Their hair is super grooming intensive. So either expect to learn about daily grooming or you'll end up with a shaved dog most of the time. Temperament is still a little sketchie, some are sweet and some are freaks.
Why not check through the PetFinder listing and give an unlucky dog a new loving home before you drop a wad of money on something that going to continue costing you hundreds of dollars each year. They need to be groomed about every 6 to 8 weeks and that can run from $30 to $50 a trip.
Plus beware of website, they only tell you about the good thing to sell their dog you have to dig around for the breeds problems and most breeders won't admit them right up front. There is some genetic disease in this breed but i can't remember what it was right this minute.
Good luck finding a great dog.
Havanese Club of America..(.breeder, owner, shows dogs)
Look this site up might help
They are small dogs, show dogs....There are different kinds 2 i think.
Havanese make great pets.They are good with people and other pets,their playful, and easy to train,they are very loyal dogs .If i were you i would buy a book about Havanese dogs. I myself own a 4 month old male havanese and he's great. some may be more playfull than others or lazier than other's. You might also want to consider a miniature poodle also. I have on that is 2 years old and he's great also...he's a mama's boy though.
Hi we run the allbichons site
www.eurobichons.com
its all about bichons breeds such as the Havanese, Bolognese, Maltese, Lowchen, Coton De Tuloear and Bichon Frise.
What I suggest is that you join the site its all free and then ask as many owners on site what its like owning the different breeds.
I own Frise, Havanese, Maltese, Bolognese and trust me they are all different.
www.eurobichons.com
Hats the differences between a pit bull and a stafforshire terrier?
are these dogs related?
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As you can tell from the answers you've gotten there is some controversy about whether pits and amstaffs are really the same breed or not. Dogs that meet the breed standards for both can be dual registered--Amstaff with the AKC and APBT with the UKC. Here's an article about this: http://www.the-proper-pitbull.com/pitbul...
Also, one definite difference is that the breed standard for an Amstaff says the nose has to be black. Pit bulls can have any color nose.
They are essentially two names for the same dog. American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers are both considered "pit bulls." I believe it is just different blood lines and they are registered with different kennel clubs. I'm sure there are some other differences that some one else may be able to tell you, but for the most part they are the same thing.
The difference is in the papers they hold and who they are registered with. Some people have the same dog registered with one registration as an American Pit Bull Dog, and with another the same dog is registered as an American Staffordshire Terrier. (One is UKC, other is AKC).
I once owned a pit bull. On his AKC papers, it said that he was a "Staffordshire Terrier". It is my understanding that the name "pit bull" is something that people started calling these dogs because they were renowned to be bred for fighting in the "pit". Funny--mine was sooooo sweet, even though we had named him "Demon". That name was a laugh for that dog--he was my baby. He lived to be 9 years old. (sniff)
From my understanding they are kinda like cousins. They are like the same dog but with a little different bloodlines. Very good dogs with a very bad rep.
Not as far as I know..well a pitbull is commonly a terrior mix. So the terrior half of the pit could be a stafforshire terrior. But the statement that they are related is just a common misconception. They are two SEPERATE breeds that are commonly breed together to make a pit terrior.
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As you can tell from the answers you've gotten there is some controversy about whether pits and amstaffs are really the same breed or not. Dogs that meet the breed standards for both can be dual registered--Amstaff with the AKC and APBT with the UKC. Here's an article about this: http://www.the-proper-pitbull.com/pitbul...
Also, one definite difference is that the breed standard for an Amstaff says the nose has to be black. Pit bulls can have any color nose.
They are essentially two names for the same dog. American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers are both considered "pit bulls." I believe it is just different blood lines and they are registered with different kennel clubs. I'm sure there are some other differences that some one else may be able to tell you, but for the most part they are the same thing.
The difference is in the papers they hold and who they are registered with. Some people have the same dog registered with one registration as an American Pit Bull Dog, and with another the same dog is registered as an American Staffordshire Terrier. (One is UKC, other is AKC).
I once owned a pit bull. On his AKC papers, it said that he was a "Staffordshire Terrier". It is my understanding that the name "pit bull" is something that people started calling these dogs because they were renowned to be bred for fighting in the "pit". Funny--mine was sooooo sweet, even though we had named him "Demon". That name was a laugh for that dog--he was my baby. He lived to be 9 years old. (sniff)
From my understanding they are kinda like cousins. They are like the same dog but with a little different bloodlines. Very good dogs with a very bad rep.
Not as far as I know..well a pitbull is commonly a terrior mix. So the terrior half of the pit could be a stafforshire terrior. But the statement that they are related is just a common misconception. They are two SEPERATE breeds that are commonly breed together to make a pit terrior.
Hate Birds?
How can I get my dog to hate crows and chase them away? These black birds, some crows, and some other kind, all work together to get to my dogs food. how can I get my dog to hate them as much as I do and chase them away instead of just looking at them?
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Im Thinking If They See one on your porch splash water on the cement near him so whill run in
chase them away urself! dont tak advantege on a poor little animal!
I love birds I like dogs too you know.
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Im Thinking If They See one on your porch splash water on the cement near him so whill run in
chase them away urself! dont tak advantege on a poor little animal!
I love birds I like dogs too you know.
Has your dog ever been bitten by a snake??
Our poor old dog is presently at the vet's-will be for a while--vet thinks she was bitten by a snake, and a big one at that. Have any of you experience w/this???
I'm worried about our old dog--vet said there was a large amount of necrosis--. The dog is about 10 and had heart worm (treatment-grueling) when we adopted her at appr. age 3.)
TIA
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it will be ok
My dog has been bitten by another dog.if that helps you at all
Do we know what kind of snake? Did anyone witness the bite? Any poisonous snakes in your locale? Another possibilty to consider is brown reclouse spider bites, depending on where you live. THey go unnoticed until necrosis starts and the skin can begin to slough off, making the wound appear much larger than the initial bite.
I have seen plenty of snake bites in my clinic but outside of water moccasins we don't have poisonous snakes here that would be likely to cause necrosis.
What kind of antibitoic therapy are they doing currently? Are they planning to excise the necrotic flesh?
Good luck, if you went through the treatment for heartworms to save this dog you have already given them 7 great years but hopefully it won't end like this. Keep us posted.
nope.. my dog was never bitten by a snake. i'm sure your dog will be fine though.
Hello, many dogs do get bit %26 do fine..alot depends on the kind of snake..like if it was venomous..you can check with a local reptile store or do a search to see if you have any venemous snakes in your area..dogs will go after snakes, but it's rare if they are really heavily furred to be a problem, unless the snake is venemous %26 their fangs can penetrate much, most dogs move too much for them to get a good bite %26 most snakes would just as soon leave when they see a dog, unless the dog really cornered it so it couldn't escape..unless the dog is so small the snake thought it could eat it too ( your not saying the size of your dog) so am trying to cover the bases here with the little info..Take Care
My lab had this happen when he was about 3 and they kept him until he was infection free. The snake bit his ear, and it sweeled up because of the "whatever" the snake injected into him when he was bitten.
It took him 3 weeks to completely recouperate, but he's fine now, and he still kills snakes when we go for walks.
I can't help, but I wish your dog a quick recovery. However bad it maybe, I'm glad you're a responsible and caring owner. Not like those *** who throw off sickly dogs into the thrashpile.
nothing will happen
the dog is in trouble we lost a 4year old to a rattler bite and spent 1500 to save another dog that got bit .
I have a 5 yo basset hound and a couple years ago he got bit above his eye by a snake and the vet said to give him benadryl. He was fine. Same thing w/ brother in laws lab.
my father-in-law's dogs have been bitten by snakes several times. They all recovered. Even by rattlesnakes- he use to visit the vet everytime one of them was bitten but now he doesn't even bother he believes it is just a waste of money. He says that if the dog has a hinde claw they will live thru snake bites- why i don't know. It is just an old wives' tale but there seems to be some truth in it. Hope your doggie recovers and thanks for adopting her and saving her life twice.
I live in fla and yes your dog will be okay . I have had 2 dogs that gotten bitten by a snake . one was a copper head and he bit my irish wolf hound when he was about 11 he lived to be 16 . this was when my son was little . I m sure if my dog had not been there my son would have been bitten . i also had a german sheppard mix that got bit and she was also okay . they just get like ppl do and throw up and get real sick and then recover . good luck to you and your dog .
I'm worried about our old dog--vet said there was a large amount of necrosis--. The dog is about 10 and had heart worm (treatment-grueling) when we adopted her at appr. age 3.)
TIA
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it will be ok
My dog has been bitten by another dog.if that helps you at all
Do we know what kind of snake? Did anyone witness the bite? Any poisonous snakes in your locale? Another possibilty to consider is brown reclouse spider bites, depending on where you live. THey go unnoticed until necrosis starts and the skin can begin to slough off, making the wound appear much larger than the initial bite.
I have seen plenty of snake bites in my clinic but outside of water moccasins we don't have poisonous snakes here that would be likely to cause necrosis.
What kind of antibitoic therapy are they doing currently? Are they planning to excise the necrotic flesh?
Good luck, if you went through the treatment for heartworms to save this dog you have already given them 7 great years but hopefully it won't end like this. Keep us posted.
nope.. my dog was never bitten by a snake. i'm sure your dog will be fine though.
Hello, many dogs do get bit %26 do fine..alot depends on the kind of snake..like if it was venomous..you can check with a local reptile store or do a search to see if you have any venemous snakes in your area..dogs will go after snakes, but it's rare if they are really heavily furred to be a problem, unless the snake is venemous %26 their fangs can penetrate much, most dogs move too much for them to get a good bite %26 most snakes would just as soon leave when they see a dog, unless the dog really cornered it so it couldn't escape..unless the dog is so small the snake thought it could eat it too ( your not saying the size of your dog) so am trying to cover the bases here with the little info..Take Care
My lab had this happen when he was about 3 and they kept him until he was infection free. The snake bit his ear, and it sweeled up because of the "whatever" the snake injected into him when he was bitten.
It took him 3 weeks to completely recouperate, but he's fine now, and he still kills snakes when we go for walks.
I can't help, but I wish your dog a quick recovery. However bad it maybe, I'm glad you're a responsible and caring owner. Not like those *** who throw off sickly dogs into the thrashpile.
nothing will happen
the dog is in trouble we lost a 4year old to a rattler bite and spent 1500 to save another dog that got bit .
I have a 5 yo basset hound and a couple years ago he got bit above his eye by a snake and the vet said to give him benadryl. He was fine. Same thing w/ brother in laws lab.
my father-in-law's dogs have been bitten by snakes several times. They all recovered. Even by rattlesnakes- he use to visit the vet everytime one of them was bitten but now he doesn't even bother he believes it is just a waste of money. He says that if the dog has a hinde claw they will live thru snake bites- why i don't know. It is just an old wives' tale but there seems to be some truth in it. Hope your doggie recovers and thanks for adopting her and saving her life twice.
I live in fla and yes your dog will be okay . I have had 2 dogs that gotten bitten by a snake . one was a copper head and he bit my irish wolf hound when he was about 11 he lived to be 16 . this was when my son was little . I m sure if my dog had not been there my son would have been bitten . i also had a german sheppard mix that got bit and she was also okay . they just get like ppl do and throw up and get real sick and then recover . good luck to you and your dog .
Has pedigree wet dog food been added to the recall list?
My boxer puppy was healthy until I found him dead this morning. He hasn't been sick at all. We have only fed him puppy chow up my husband started feeding him canned pedigree food reciently against my wishes. I can't imagine what could have killed him so fast without any prior signs of illness. Please help me.
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Visit here: http://www.libertydogtraining.com/recall... for the links to the recalled foods and also the contact list to report your concerns and experience to.
I'm sorry for your loss. Please call your vet and discuss this with him as well.
I just went into their site and I read their letter about the recall and it had on the letter it said that their food is not made by menufoods.
Yes it has been recalled..just about every dog food out there has been I think. I would say that you should have seen signs of illness if he had the food that was recalled because the kidney's fail...
EFFEM Foods advises customers to avoid feeding their pets these recalled products:
Pedigree Dry dog food
Whiskas Dry cat food
Pedigree Dog's Delight Ringo
Pedigree Dog's Delight Tasty Bone
Pedigree Puppy Biscuit dog treats
I am sorry for your loss.
Lets not go about scaring people with half the information. The recall of Pedigree and Whiskas pet foods is for Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam. The food was manufactured in Thailand. Effem Inc. Canada brands, including PEDIGREE(R)
and CESAR(R) food for dogs, and WHISKAS(R), SHEBA(R) and TEMPTATIONS(R) food for cats have not been recalled.
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Visit here: http://www.libertydogtraining.com/recall... for the links to the recalled foods and also the contact list to report your concerns and experience to.
I'm sorry for your loss. Please call your vet and discuss this with him as well.
I just went into their site and I read their letter about the recall and it had on the letter it said that their food is not made by menufoods.
Yes it has been recalled..just about every dog food out there has been I think. I would say that you should have seen signs of illness if he had the food that was recalled because the kidney's fail...
EFFEM Foods advises customers to avoid feeding their pets these recalled products:
Pedigree Dry dog food
Whiskas Dry cat food
Pedigree Dog's Delight Ringo
Pedigree Dog's Delight Tasty Bone
Pedigree Puppy Biscuit dog treats
I am sorry for your loss.
Lets not go about scaring people with half the information. The recall of Pedigree and Whiskas pet foods is for Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam. The food was manufactured in Thailand. Effem Inc. Canada brands, including PEDIGREE(R)
and CESAR(R) food for dogs, and WHISKAS(R), SHEBA(R) and TEMPTATIONS(R) food for cats have not been recalled.
Has nature's gift dog food been recalled?!?!?!?
i just saw all the nature's gift dog food ALL gone from the shelves. has it been recalled? my dog eats it all the time. what are they symptoms?
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Hi,
They are many dangerous dog foods today , at a look at http://www.dogfood.co.nr , take a look at this site has a great guide for dog food.
Hope this helps you with your dog
Not yet but some of the symptoms are lethargy, loss of appetite and vomiting
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Hi,
They are many dangerous dog foods today , at a look at http://www.dogfood.co.nr , take a look at this site has a great guide for dog food.
Hope this helps you with your dog
Not yet but some of the symptoms are lethargy, loss of appetite and vomiting
Has my dog got a tumour?
My 5 year old German Shepherd cross has a growth about 2 inches above his front right paw. It's about the size of a finger nail, is soft and seems to be of the same sort of skin as his pads. He hasn't got one on the other legs, and I can't tell what it is. It doesn't seem to be painful or irritating him, so I'm stumped. Cause for concern, or an extra pad?
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Dogs commonly get tumors. Some are harmful and some are not. It would be best to have the lump checked out by a veterinarian. He or she may suggest a biopsy to find out what, exactly, that thing is made of.
go and get it checked out at da vet!
It doesn't sound alarming, but if you have any concerns, always go to a vet to be sure. Dogs don't always show pain, it's a natural instinct not to show weakness...so you can't always base something on that.
If your talking the back of the leg it's probably an extra pad my goldens have them a couple of inches up from the paw. If your concerned go to the vets but I'm sure it just another pad.
sounds like the start of one, get to a vet
My dog had a tumour. Make sure not to press on it. It could pop open and it could kill the dog! Poke it gently and see if it feels sort of squishy outside, but do not press too hard please! If it is squishy, it is a tumour. There is no way to get a tumour off. Good luck!
It could be a tumour or it could be something as simple as a cyst - take him to the vet asap.
It could be what they call a dew claw.A lot of registered dogs have them removed as pups.But us normal people just leave them go.I wouldn't worry too much.You could call the vet and ask them what they think.They will tell you if they think it is a concern.The only thing about a dew claw is it can get caught on stuff sometimes.That's why they remove them.Hope this helps a little .Give him a big hug!
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Dogs commonly get tumors. Some are harmful and some are not. It would be best to have the lump checked out by a veterinarian. He or she may suggest a biopsy to find out what, exactly, that thing is made of.
go and get it checked out at da vet!
It doesn't sound alarming, but if you have any concerns, always go to a vet to be sure. Dogs don't always show pain, it's a natural instinct not to show weakness...so you can't always base something on that.
If your talking the back of the leg it's probably an extra pad my goldens have them a couple of inches up from the paw. If your concerned go to the vets but I'm sure it just another pad.
sounds like the start of one, get to a vet
My dog had a tumour. Make sure not to press on it. It could pop open and it could kill the dog! Poke it gently and see if it feels sort of squishy outside, but do not press too hard please! If it is squishy, it is a tumour. There is no way to get a tumour off. Good luck!
It could be a tumour or it could be something as simple as a cyst - take him to the vet asap.
It could be what they call a dew claw.A lot of registered dogs have them removed as pups.But us normal people just leave them go.I wouldn't worry too much.You could call the vet and ask them what they think.They will tell you if they think it is a concern.The only thing about a dew claw is it can get caught on stuff sometimes.That's why they remove them.Hope this helps a little .Give him a big hug!
Has crate training been successful with your puppy/dog?
i have found that it really does not work for my 3 month old puppy. It drives him to madness when he is in there, he also started to pee in there. I have started to leave him in the kitchen and he is a lot happier and 9 times out of 10 will pee on his peepad. Does everyone agree with crate training?
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I know I will get a lot of thumbs down ratings for this answer , but I strongly disagree with crating. A lot of people argue that dogs need a place where they feel secure. They don't need a crate to feel secure, they need to know that their human(s) have their [stuff] together. I have never met a crated dog that didn't have some type of mental problem. I have three dogs, none of which have ever been crated. Two of them stay in the house all day while I'm at work, and they never relieve themselves indoors. As far as housebreaking, puppies will have accidents. Their bladders can't hold it for more than a couple of hours. It just takes a little dedication and a lot of praise to housebreak them.
I love crate training! My three year old dog is crate trained and loves his crate. It is not a bad place, but a safe space for him to be. He is in it at night and when we are out. It keeps him out of trouble and if there were an emergency, we know exactly where he is.
Crate training is more secure then your kitchen, because it's alll confined. Dogs also need a place to feel safe in. In your kitchen you are using a gate right? Any dog can jump over those or even bust them down. I always tell my dogs go to bed then give them a treat once they are in their crates. So now thye willingly go into their crates and alot of times just lay in them on their own too.
you have to be consistant
you cant leave him in there for more than 8hrs
when you let him out, take him straight outside
It does work and for some it is very good thing to do. I have never done it my self because I'm home all day to care for my dogs. When they were little I just used a puppy corral. It worked for me but for people who work a crate is still the best training tool to use.
I am interested to follow this one, as I am about to begin crate training my 9 week old pup. Have never done it before.
What are the problems you have found with it? Have you ever crate trained before?
I love crate training! The best thing I did for my dog. He knows now not to pee in his crate and loves the crate to death. It took alot of work but if you do it right it can be helpful.
Hello...well sophi..we have trained many a dog to crates or a space...never had a failure yet...they all grew to love them..there are tricks... it takes time %26 patience..chances are you're one who let the dog train you ..LOL !! Take Care P.S Tango or any one else..I'm going to post the How To's for Crate %26 Potty Training, if you need the Adult Dog course posted, you can also E Mail me as I don't like to post long or big posts in here much :)
CRATE or SPACE POTTY TRAINING : the crate or Doggie Space need only be big enough for the dog to turn, stand %26 stretch..if you have a puppy that will be a big dog.. buy a big crate %26 block it off so it fits the size of the puppy/dog ( height is not mattering as much as the floor space )...or just create a confined space for the puppy or dog, just it's size..dogs don't usually like to potty where they sleep..but puppies will have "Accidents" then you have to let the dog finish ( no running @ the dog or pup or all it's gonna do take off running, making a bigger mess, scare the heck out of the dog %26 make him mistrust you ~ Not Good ! ) then you pick the dog %26 the accident up..take the dog out to the spot you want the dog to go %26 let them know this is the spot...if %26 when the dog goes where it's suppose to ..lots of praise, good dog %26 chest rub ( a dogs favorite place to get a scratch ) ! Also NEVER allow anyone or even another dog @ this time to play or bother the dog while in the crate or space..it is this dogs haven %26 peace space ONLY !!!
FEEDING SCHEDULE : they MUST be on a feeding %26 water schedule..puppies 2 or 3 times a day ( like breakfast, lunch %26 dinner ) adult dogs, one or 2 times a day..food %26 water for 15 minutes, if they don't eat, put it up till the next feeding time.. as they get control.. then, you can leave more water down.. they generally potty 20 - 30 minutes after eating %26/or after a good play so that's another good time to take them out to the Doggie Outhouse :)..if your dog is particularly stubborn %26 goes before you get them out..then you carry them to the potty spot or leash them if too big to carry, then quickly take them out ( like it's a play time ) don't let them sniff ..till they are outside !!! If they don't go in 15 minutes, then you crate or contain them for another 20 - 30 minutes %26 take them out..chances are they will whine some, especially puppies, but you have to wait for another 20 or 30 minutes...so they learn..ANY kind of training is patience, schedule, repetitiveness, Lots O Praise %26 sometimes tiny treats ( like you see on dog shows ) when they do as they are suppose to... firm NO's when they do wrong..NEVER yelling, chasing or running at them %26 NEVER use or let them know your using the crate as punishment, gently, kindly %26 nicely put them in their crate or space %26 still hand them the treat !!! Treat your pets ( especially dogs ) as you would want to be treated..if you like to be hit, yelled at or chased, something's wrong in your Life ~ There are no bad dogs, just bad owners !! Dog understand tones in your voice %26 actions, not words, that is why you can NEVER yell, hit or run @ them, etc with agressive type dogs or when meeting them say for adoption, you can't smile at them cuz to them TEETH showing is agression !!! Take Care %26 Peace :)
i agree with crate training.
1. it teaches them to be in one for short to long peroids of time, like going on trips in the crate or you being out of the house.
2. if you keep him in there a lot, it will teach him not to soil his sleeping quarters. dogs dont like sleeping where their peeing and pooing, do you?
3. dogs were domesticated from wolves you know, and wolves sleep in dens, dogs carry on that trait of sleeping in a den, and crate acts like one. once your dog gets a little older, he can sleep out of it of course.
we have a big crate that we put my dogs in if the behave badly, we go out, or sometimes when we go to bed and we dont want him roaming around the house peeing and pooing. it works for us and it should work for you.
good luck!!
you aren't doing it right.
well my 2 lhasa apsos know when its time to go to bed we always say "lets go sleepy" and they go stright to their cages if he has fits i would say put him in there when you are not trying to sleep so he knows that if he barks you wont let him out because i he barks and has a fit and you let him out then he will continue to keep doing that. as far as the peeing i would suggest a smaller cage because then he knows that if he uses the bathroom it will get on hin so then he wont pee on one side and sleep in the other. see what im saying???
Your puppy is awfully young. It's always worked for me and I rescue dogs. I don't agree with pee pads and letting a dog go in the house.
If used properly, a crate is a very important training tool. All 6 of my dogs are crate trained and I couldn't be happier with it. They have cut the amount of time it takes to potty train in half. The biggest mistake that I have seen people do with crates is use too big of a size and not ignore the puppy when it makes noise while in it. If the crate is too big the puppy will potty in it, and if you don't ignore them when they are making noise in the crate they will learn that making noise gets them attention. It can take a month or two for them to get used to the crate, and 3 months is still very young so just give it time.
Crate training works for me.. Not only does it help to get them housetrained quickly, but it gives them a safe place to be if I have to leave. I don't worry about them getting into anything and getting hurt.. Crate training I believe is necessary.. Even if you don't use the crate all the time, just having them used to being in there is a good idea.. You might need to have them in a crate one day for whatever reason.
For puppies, you cant leave them in there for more than 3 hours at a time! They have small bladders and they can't hold it in just yet! Do not leave water or food at all times. After feeding expect to take him out 3 hours later. For puppies that how long it will take for them to digest their food!
Dogs need routine, and now is a good time to start! You need to make a routine schedule. Time to walk, time to feed and water.everyday! Same time EVERYDAY! Lessen the time in crate as they get older, when bladders are bigger and able to hold more!
My Mom got a puppy recently and the vet told her to get a 20 oz. drink bottle and fill it with hot water and a small towel then put it in her crate and she would think it was another puppy in the litter. She told momma that it would only take a few days for her puppy to feel secure in her crate. But you can not go into her crate for any reason because that is her safe place. You have to wait until it is out of the room to clean it so the puppy doesn't see you messing with it. So far, it has worked. If Zada gets scared or anything she goes to her crate and will not come out until she is ready.
I have crate trained every dog I have ever owned or fostered. I think they are great not only for housebreaking but to keep the dog safe and from destroying my home.
If your puppy is having problems you could be keeping him in the crate too long and it may be too big for your dog. I would never use those pads because they teach the dog to use it in the house and I know too many people who have dogs that are not 100% house broken because of using those pee pads.
I had great success with crate training. My dog loves his crate. I wonder if your crate is large enough for your dog. Also, I put an old towel on the bottom of the crate for him to sleep on and change it every couple of days so it does not get stinky. How long do you leave him in there? You have to let him have playtime and outside time. When my dog was a pup I took him for a good long walk at least twice a day. Now that he's older, he is allowed freedom unless we leave him home alone, or over night. At night, when I start locking the doors he just goes to his crate and lays down. When we are getting ready to go somewhere usually we have to get him out of his cage to take him outside before we leave.
Personally, I do not like the peepads because they are still wetting inside and not outside. You really should take the pup outside every 2-3 hours during the day. With my dog, I would take away his food and water an hour before bed and that way he could stay in longer and I would get up in the night and take him outside.
I would say that by 6 months he should be having very few accidents in the house. When my dog needs out at night, he barks until I get up, but I think he was about 8 months and he was able to be locked up overnight.
All that said, if he seems to get along better in the kitchen, and it works for you then keep him there. Still, I would get rid of the peepad and get him outside.
Hope this helps,
Good Luck
At someone's suggestion, I used a crate to train a new pup. I had never used one before %26 I've had dogs all my life. So I took a shot %26, while I understood the concept, I hated it %26 the pooch wasn't too fond of it, either. He was miserable. He never got used to it, it never became his haven, the training was incomplete, %26 I'll never use one again.
I think it really depends on the dog. I have 3 English Springer Spaniels and all of them were crate trained 2 were very easy to crate train and one was very difficult. She is pretty high strung where the others are laid back. However now that they are older they love their crates. Its their safe place. The great thing about crate training is now they are fully potty trained!!! We could leave them loose in the house for 12 hrs and they will not have an accident. It takes a lot of determination and patience but it works!!! or at least it did for me.
I agree with crate training.
All six of my dogs are crate trained.
I do NOT agree with using pee pads and letting the dog learn that it is ok to pee in the house.
He is peeing in his crate because you are not being dilligent in taking him out and letting him go potty. You have to watch and make sure he goes.
I highly recommend crate training. As far as the wetting in his cage...it will pass, dogs generly don't like to pee where they sleep. I use my crate for alot of things...It's good for punishment. But remember you have to always reward for good behavior and consistancy is key. Puppies are like a child when potty training..Takes ALOT of patients so hold in there and don't let your puppy have his way or he'll never mind.
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It doesn't always work with some dogs. My husband and I purchased an 11 week old golden retriever puppy from another state, and the breeder, to save money, put the poor guy in a crate and shipped him to Texas and then to us in Colorado. He was in the crate for 9 hours, had fouled himself and the crate, and was howling in abject misery when we arrived at the airport to pick him up. Now he won't go near a crate, and just the sight of the one he arrived in freaked him out so much that we had to throw it out.
However, we were easily able to housebreak him, took him to puppy kindergarten and taught him manners, and now he sleeps on his own bed downstairs every night without a whimper. He stays in the house all day while we're gone and has a dog door out into the garage where he can go to the bathroom, and I have to say he's never destroyed anything and we don't hear from the neighbors that he barks.
If it doesn't work for your puppy, don't force him to do it, put him in the kitchen. Sounds like he's comfortable there and you sound like you don't mind it either.
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I know I will get a lot of thumbs down ratings for this answer , but I strongly disagree with crating. A lot of people argue that dogs need a place where they feel secure. They don't need a crate to feel secure, they need to know that their human(s) have their [stuff] together. I have never met a crated dog that didn't have some type of mental problem. I have three dogs, none of which have ever been crated. Two of them stay in the house all day while I'm at work, and they never relieve themselves indoors. As far as housebreaking, puppies will have accidents. Their bladders can't hold it for more than a couple of hours. It just takes a little dedication and a lot of praise to housebreak them.
I love crate training! My three year old dog is crate trained and loves his crate. It is not a bad place, but a safe space for him to be. He is in it at night and when we are out. It keeps him out of trouble and if there were an emergency, we know exactly where he is.
Crate training is more secure then your kitchen, because it's alll confined. Dogs also need a place to feel safe in. In your kitchen you are using a gate right? Any dog can jump over those or even bust them down. I always tell my dogs go to bed then give them a treat once they are in their crates. So now thye willingly go into their crates and alot of times just lay in them on their own too.
you have to be consistant
you cant leave him in there for more than 8hrs
when you let him out, take him straight outside
It does work and for some it is very good thing to do. I have never done it my self because I'm home all day to care for my dogs. When they were little I just used a puppy corral. It worked for me but for people who work a crate is still the best training tool to use.
I am interested to follow this one, as I am about to begin crate training my 9 week old pup. Have never done it before.
What are the problems you have found with it? Have you ever crate trained before?
I love crate training! The best thing I did for my dog. He knows now not to pee in his crate and loves the crate to death. It took alot of work but if you do it right it can be helpful.
Hello...well sophi..we have trained many a dog to crates or a space...never had a failure yet...they all grew to love them..there are tricks... it takes time %26 patience..chances are you're one who let the dog train you ..LOL !! Take Care P.S Tango or any one else..I'm going to post the How To's for Crate %26 Potty Training, if you need the Adult Dog course posted, you can also E Mail me as I don't like to post long or big posts in here much :)
CRATE or SPACE POTTY TRAINING : the crate or Doggie Space need only be big enough for the dog to turn, stand %26 stretch..if you have a puppy that will be a big dog.. buy a big crate %26 block it off so it fits the size of the puppy/dog ( height is not mattering as much as the floor space )...or just create a confined space for the puppy or dog, just it's size..dogs don't usually like to potty where they sleep..but puppies will have "Accidents" then you have to let the dog finish ( no running @ the dog or pup or all it's gonna do take off running, making a bigger mess, scare the heck out of the dog %26 make him mistrust you ~ Not Good ! ) then you pick the dog %26 the accident up..take the dog out to the spot you want the dog to go %26 let them know this is the spot...if %26 when the dog goes where it's suppose to ..lots of praise, good dog %26 chest rub ( a dogs favorite place to get a scratch ) ! Also NEVER allow anyone or even another dog @ this time to play or bother the dog while in the crate or space..it is this dogs haven %26 peace space ONLY !!!
FEEDING SCHEDULE : they MUST be on a feeding %26 water schedule..puppies 2 or 3 times a day ( like breakfast, lunch %26 dinner ) adult dogs, one or 2 times a day..food %26 water for 15 minutes, if they don't eat, put it up till the next feeding time.. as they get control.. then, you can leave more water down.. they generally potty 20 - 30 minutes after eating %26/or after a good play so that's another good time to take them out to the Doggie Outhouse :)..if your dog is particularly stubborn %26 goes before you get them out..then you carry them to the potty spot or leash them if too big to carry, then quickly take them out ( like it's a play time ) don't let them sniff ..till they are outside !!! If they don't go in 15 minutes, then you crate or contain them for another 20 - 30 minutes %26 take them out..chances are they will whine some, especially puppies, but you have to wait for another 20 or 30 minutes...so they learn..ANY kind of training is patience, schedule, repetitiveness, Lots O Praise %26 sometimes tiny treats ( like you see on dog shows ) when they do as they are suppose to... firm NO's when they do wrong..NEVER yelling, chasing or running at them %26 NEVER use or let them know your using the crate as punishment, gently, kindly %26 nicely put them in their crate or space %26 still hand them the treat !!! Treat your pets ( especially dogs ) as you would want to be treated..if you like to be hit, yelled at or chased, something's wrong in your Life ~ There are no bad dogs, just bad owners !! Dog understand tones in your voice %26 actions, not words, that is why you can NEVER yell, hit or run @ them, etc with agressive type dogs or when meeting them say for adoption, you can't smile at them cuz to them TEETH showing is agression !!! Take Care %26 Peace :)
i agree with crate training.
1. it teaches them to be in one for short to long peroids of time, like going on trips in the crate or you being out of the house.
2. if you keep him in there a lot, it will teach him not to soil his sleeping quarters. dogs dont like sleeping where their peeing and pooing, do you?
3. dogs were domesticated from wolves you know, and wolves sleep in dens, dogs carry on that trait of sleeping in a den, and crate acts like one. once your dog gets a little older, he can sleep out of it of course.
we have a big crate that we put my dogs in if the behave badly, we go out, or sometimes when we go to bed and we dont want him roaming around the house peeing and pooing. it works for us and it should work for you.
good luck!!
you aren't doing it right.
well my 2 lhasa apsos know when its time to go to bed we always say "lets go sleepy" and they go stright to their cages if he has fits i would say put him in there when you are not trying to sleep so he knows that if he barks you wont let him out because i he barks and has a fit and you let him out then he will continue to keep doing that. as far as the peeing i would suggest a smaller cage because then he knows that if he uses the bathroom it will get on hin so then he wont pee on one side and sleep in the other. see what im saying???
Your puppy is awfully young. It's always worked for me and I rescue dogs. I don't agree with pee pads and letting a dog go in the house.
If used properly, a crate is a very important training tool. All 6 of my dogs are crate trained and I couldn't be happier with it. They have cut the amount of time it takes to potty train in half. The biggest mistake that I have seen people do with crates is use too big of a size and not ignore the puppy when it makes noise while in it. If the crate is too big the puppy will potty in it, and if you don't ignore them when they are making noise in the crate they will learn that making noise gets them attention. It can take a month or two for them to get used to the crate, and 3 months is still very young so just give it time.
Crate training works for me.. Not only does it help to get them housetrained quickly, but it gives them a safe place to be if I have to leave. I don't worry about them getting into anything and getting hurt.. Crate training I believe is necessary.. Even if you don't use the crate all the time, just having them used to being in there is a good idea.. You might need to have them in a crate one day for whatever reason.
For puppies, you cant leave them in there for more than 3 hours at a time! They have small bladders and they can't hold it in just yet! Do not leave water or food at all times. After feeding expect to take him out 3 hours later. For puppies that how long it will take for them to digest their food!
Dogs need routine, and now is a good time to start! You need to make a routine schedule. Time to walk, time to feed and water.everyday! Same time EVERYDAY! Lessen the time in crate as they get older, when bladders are bigger and able to hold more!
My Mom got a puppy recently and the vet told her to get a 20 oz. drink bottle and fill it with hot water and a small towel then put it in her crate and she would think it was another puppy in the litter. She told momma that it would only take a few days for her puppy to feel secure in her crate. But you can not go into her crate for any reason because that is her safe place. You have to wait until it is out of the room to clean it so the puppy doesn't see you messing with it. So far, it has worked. If Zada gets scared or anything she goes to her crate and will not come out until she is ready.
I have crate trained every dog I have ever owned or fostered. I think they are great not only for housebreaking but to keep the dog safe and from destroying my home.
If your puppy is having problems you could be keeping him in the crate too long and it may be too big for your dog. I would never use those pads because they teach the dog to use it in the house and I know too many people who have dogs that are not 100% house broken because of using those pee pads.
I had great success with crate training. My dog loves his crate. I wonder if your crate is large enough for your dog. Also, I put an old towel on the bottom of the crate for him to sleep on and change it every couple of days so it does not get stinky. How long do you leave him in there? You have to let him have playtime and outside time. When my dog was a pup I took him for a good long walk at least twice a day. Now that he's older, he is allowed freedom unless we leave him home alone, or over night. At night, when I start locking the doors he just goes to his crate and lays down. When we are getting ready to go somewhere usually we have to get him out of his cage to take him outside before we leave.
Personally, I do not like the peepads because they are still wetting inside and not outside. You really should take the pup outside every 2-3 hours during the day. With my dog, I would take away his food and water an hour before bed and that way he could stay in longer and I would get up in the night and take him outside.
I would say that by 6 months he should be having very few accidents in the house. When my dog needs out at night, he barks until I get up, but I think he was about 8 months and he was able to be locked up overnight.
All that said, if he seems to get along better in the kitchen, and it works for you then keep him there. Still, I would get rid of the peepad and get him outside.
Hope this helps,
Good Luck
At someone's suggestion, I used a crate to train a new pup. I had never used one before %26 I've had dogs all my life. So I took a shot %26, while I understood the concept, I hated it %26 the pooch wasn't too fond of it, either. He was miserable. He never got used to it, it never became his haven, the training was incomplete, %26 I'll never use one again.
I think it really depends on the dog. I have 3 English Springer Spaniels and all of them were crate trained 2 were very easy to crate train and one was very difficult. She is pretty high strung where the others are laid back. However now that they are older they love their crates. Its their safe place. The great thing about crate training is now they are fully potty trained!!! We could leave them loose in the house for 12 hrs and they will not have an accident. It takes a lot of determination and patience but it works!!! or at least it did for me.
I agree with crate training.
All six of my dogs are crate trained.
I do NOT agree with using pee pads and letting the dog learn that it is ok to pee in the house.
He is peeing in his crate because you are not being dilligent in taking him out and letting him go potty. You have to watch and make sure he goes.
I highly recommend crate training. As far as the wetting in his cage...it will pass, dogs generly don't like to pee where they sleep. I use my crate for alot of things...It's good for punishment. But remember you have to always reward for good behavior and consistancy is key. Puppies are like a child when potty training..Takes ALOT of patients so hold in there and don't let your puppy have his way or he'll never mind.
3 Shar-Pei's
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It doesn't always work with some dogs. My husband and I purchased an 11 week old golden retriever puppy from another state, and the breeder, to save money, put the poor guy in a crate and shipped him to Texas and then to us in Colorado. He was in the crate for 9 hours, had fouled himself and the crate, and was howling in abject misery when we arrived at the airport to pick him up. Now he won't go near a crate, and just the sight of the one he arrived in freaked him out so much that we had to throw it out.
However, we were easily able to housebreak him, took him to puppy kindergarten and taught him manners, and now he sleeps on his own bed downstairs every night without a whimper. He stays in the house all day while we're gone and has a dog door out into the garage where he can go to the bathroom, and I have to say he's never destroyed anything and we don't hear from the neighbors that he barks.
If it doesn't work for your puppy, don't force him to do it, put him in the kitchen. Sounds like he's comfortable there and you sound like you don't mind it either.
Has anyone's puppy reacted like this to vet prescribed worming medication?
I brought my nine week old puppy for her first vaccination on Saturday, I was concerned that she needed worming so she was. Her first poo after being wormed later that evening contained a speck of blood %26 a couple of others since have also. She never had a single issue like this prior to being wormed or vaccinated. She is fine otherwise, aside from soft stools which I was told to expect, as she's eating four meals a day %26 bounding around the place as normal.
Is this a possible reaction or just her own reaction to it? I'm not entirely sure what brand it was that the vet used %26 will ask about it when I see her next week.
I would be a lot more concerned if she wasn't acting like every other puppy in every other respect..
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She could have had a large worm load. Yes this is normal. I'd call the vet and reassure yourself. There's no such thing as a dumb question when it comes to your pets. The medicine was probably Drontal Plus.
It could be that she did have worms and you got her meds before you saw the symptoms. Blood in the stool is a symptom of worms. I would keep an eye on it and if it does not change by tomorrow just call your vet. Good luck!
wormers in general should not show any side effects but puppy's have been known to take a small reaction to vaccinations which normally resolves itself in a day or so. Normally they become lethargic but as your puppy is acting normal it may just be a case that your pup has a small case of gastritis. As it is fresh blood and only a speck then this could be damage caused when your puppy is straining to pass diarrhoea. I would hope that it clears up within a day if not and she is still passing small specs of blood then take her for a check up. If the faeces look black/darker or alot more fresh blood than a speck then take her to the vet as this would need treatment.
hope she gets better
I really wouldn't worry.
i wouldn't evpect its specifically a reaction to the wormer.
more a reaction to the soft stool.
when dewormers kill and cause worms to loose their grip they commonly cause soft stool. the additional straining needed to pass and move soft faeces can cause some small blood vessels in the large intestine to burst, and its common to see a little spot or streak of fresh blood on the stool
on the other issue i would bet the wormer used was either Drontal Plus or Lopatol (thats what i normally use.
If worried about the prob call your vet, but im sure as things settle the problem will resolve
being wormed %26 innoculated all at once has been to much for your little puppy. You should have got your puppy wormed a week later.
I know of 3! people have had this done %26 has made there puppy ill.
The puppy immune system has just been fed something it is trying to get use with then the worm tablet on top can make them very ill!.
This does not happen to all dogs but it can %26 has happened.
If there is blood in its poo then you must take puppy right to the vets as there should NOT be any sign of blood.
also if the poo starts turning grey this can be a sign of the parvo virus
Please take to the vets ASAP
I would not be to concerned. All puppies are born with one type of worm. They get them from their mother.
Sometimes it will take more than 2-3 times of deworming to get rid of all the worms.
Usually the stools will be runny. As far as the blood since there was not that much I would not worry. Just keep a close watch on the stools. Look to see if there are any worms in the stools.
I must be weird because when I take my puppy outside I always look at her stools. I look to see if they are to runny or to firm. What can be in the stool. I will see sometimes things she has gotten into. Pieces of carpet, and other things that might be in it.
I have a 3 month old Yellow Lab. I was so worried when she got her shots. She had been wormed at the breeders but when I got her home I saw worms in her stools.
There can be a small amount of blood in the stools but not a lot. If the stools are tarry black then you need to take your puppy to the Vet.
But she sounds like she if fine. Enjoy your new addition to the family.
Good Luck
Puppies with roundworm infestations very often have irritated bowels which will result in mild ulceration, especially when the worms all die suddenly. This is not a 'reaction', it's just how the intestinal walls react. Your puppy will be just fine, and make sure to worm her again in 2 weeks, any latent roundworm egg will have hatched in her tummy by then and needs to be rid of as well.
Never allow a vet to do more than one procedure at a time. You cannot know whether it is the vaccinations or the worming meds that caused this.
I also will not allow a vaccine for more than one disease at a time.
Distemper one week
Parvo another week and so on. That way I know what the puppy is reacting to. Vaccinations are causing a lot of problems in dogs now. We have been over vaccinating dogs for 50 years now. Please read the Wisconsin University weblink on duration of immunity
http://svmweb.vetmed.wisc.edu/articles/6...
Also read this Texas vet's many links on the subject
http://www.critteradvocacy.org
Is this a possible reaction or just her own reaction to it? I'm not entirely sure what brand it was that the vet used %26 will ask about it when I see her next week.
I would be a lot more concerned if she wasn't acting like every other puppy in every other respect..
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She could have had a large worm load. Yes this is normal. I'd call the vet and reassure yourself. There's no such thing as a dumb question when it comes to your pets. The medicine was probably Drontal Plus.
It could be that she did have worms and you got her meds before you saw the symptoms. Blood in the stool is a symptom of worms. I would keep an eye on it and if it does not change by tomorrow just call your vet. Good luck!
wormers in general should not show any side effects but puppy's have been known to take a small reaction to vaccinations which normally resolves itself in a day or so. Normally they become lethargic but as your puppy is acting normal it may just be a case that your pup has a small case of gastritis. As it is fresh blood and only a speck then this could be damage caused when your puppy is straining to pass diarrhoea. I would hope that it clears up within a day if not and she is still passing small specs of blood then take her for a check up. If the faeces look black/darker or alot more fresh blood than a speck then take her to the vet as this would need treatment.
hope she gets better
I really wouldn't worry.
i wouldn't evpect its specifically a reaction to the wormer.
more a reaction to the soft stool.
when dewormers kill and cause worms to loose their grip they commonly cause soft stool. the additional straining needed to pass and move soft faeces can cause some small blood vessels in the large intestine to burst, and its common to see a little spot or streak of fresh blood on the stool
on the other issue i would bet the wormer used was either Drontal Plus or Lopatol (thats what i normally use.
If worried about the prob call your vet, but im sure as things settle the problem will resolve
being wormed %26 innoculated all at once has been to much for your little puppy. You should have got your puppy wormed a week later.
I know of 3! people have had this done %26 has made there puppy ill.
The puppy immune system has just been fed something it is trying to get use with then the worm tablet on top can make them very ill!.
This does not happen to all dogs but it can %26 has happened.
If there is blood in its poo then you must take puppy right to the vets as there should NOT be any sign of blood.
also if the poo starts turning grey this can be a sign of the parvo virus
Please take to the vets ASAP
I would not be to concerned. All puppies are born with one type of worm. They get them from their mother.
Sometimes it will take more than 2-3 times of deworming to get rid of all the worms.
Usually the stools will be runny. As far as the blood since there was not that much I would not worry. Just keep a close watch on the stools. Look to see if there are any worms in the stools.
I must be weird because when I take my puppy outside I always look at her stools. I look to see if they are to runny or to firm. What can be in the stool. I will see sometimes things she has gotten into. Pieces of carpet, and other things that might be in it.
I have a 3 month old Yellow Lab. I was so worried when she got her shots. She had been wormed at the breeders but when I got her home I saw worms in her stools.
There can be a small amount of blood in the stools but not a lot. If the stools are tarry black then you need to take your puppy to the Vet.
But she sounds like she if fine. Enjoy your new addition to the family.
Good Luck
Puppies with roundworm infestations very often have irritated bowels which will result in mild ulceration, especially when the worms all die suddenly. This is not a 'reaction', it's just how the intestinal walls react. Your puppy will be just fine, and make sure to worm her again in 2 weeks, any latent roundworm egg will have hatched in her tummy by then and needs to be rid of as well.
Never allow a vet to do more than one procedure at a time. You cannot know whether it is the vaccinations or the worming meds that caused this.
I also will not allow a vaccine for more than one disease at a time.
Distemper one week
Parvo another week and so on. That way I know what the puppy is reacting to. Vaccinations are causing a lot of problems in dogs now. We have been over vaccinating dogs for 50 years now. Please read the Wisconsin University weblink on duration of immunity
http://svmweb.vetmed.wisc.edu/articles/6...
Also read this Texas vet's many links on the subject
http://www.critteradvocacy.org
Has anyones dog had an allergic reation to flea medication?
my dog was so itchy and miserable all last summer but got all better when winter hit and i stopped using frontline. then this march i started him back up on a different flea med (K9 Advantix) and he's itching again. just wondering if it could be the medication itself and if anyones had the same problem.
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Take some time to learn about these kinds of products. They are chemicals. People just assume it's all safe if the vet is selling it or recommending it. That is simply not true. There are many pets who become ill, deveope cancers, get seizures, have neurological damage etc from these products. It is true that many pets do not have a problem with them but just as many do.
The pesticide that is used in Advantage is called lmidacloprid and should NOT be absorbed through the skin. I learned that dogs and rats who were used to test this pesticide developed thyroid cancer and it affected their appetite. Advantage is not safe to put on dogs who live with cats because it kills cats.. Now that should be a pretty big warning sign to anyone!
There are better ways to take care of fleas the to put mothly doses of chemicals on our pets and many pople do this when their dogs don't even have fleas! They do it out of fear or because their vets tell them they need to.
We do not use any chemicals on our dogs in the name of prevention. We feed a raw diet, do limited vaccines and fleas and ticks are not interested in our dogs! :)
Could be. stick with what works.
Try other brands, it may be a key ingredient that is causing that reaction with your dog, I've heard of this before, but it was only with Frontline. Have you tried using a tick and flea collar? Or a tablet called "Program"? That is what we used for our troup of doxies, and it worked a treat, it sterilised the ticks and fleas in the new houses garden we moved into, within two years we have no ticks or fleas, they'd all died without being able to reproduce.
Could be but have you had your dog checked for allergies? Sounds like there are mught be things out there he's allergic to that appear the same time you start flea preventative. I have two dogs with spring/summer allergies and a little Benadryl does the trick.
It could be a condition commonly known in most places as the "summer itch" which is unrelated to flea treatments or fleas. As frontline and advantix and all flea products have a minimum of a 3 month life span when used, the problem would not stop through the cooler months.
Summer itch can be an actual skin problem, possibly a type of determitis that can be from an allergic reaction to flowering plants or grasses that only come out in the warmer weather.
Try washing your Dog in a non allergenic, anti bacterial wash regurlarly, even weekly through summer and watch out for 'hot spots' that are easily recognised by being red and inflamed, wash these areas carefully and apply an antibacterial product.
In worse cases, you may need to see your vet.
And even though you use products like advantix and frontline, it only takes a single bite from a now doomed flea to cause an allergic reaction in your dog that can last months!!
I have, with cheap flea medication from discount stores. Buy a quality product like Adams, it has skin conditioner in it, cheap wal mart stuff dosnt. Remember this, anything that kills bugs is hard on the skin, so be sure to use quality products to replenish the skin. Cool?
I suggest taking your dog to the vet. I actually had a dog that was allergic too fleas. My dog would get several red patches and would lose her hair is some places because she would be scratching so much. My vet suggested that I bathe her at least once a week in Dawn dish liquid. The Dawn dish liquid also might be able to help your dog because as cheesy as it may sound it will get the oil of the old flea treatmeant off of your dog. Wal Mart also sales a liquid badage for dogs just incase your dog may have created a sore. I hope this can help you.
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Take some time to learn about these kinds of products. They are chemicals. People just assume it's all safe if the vet is selling it or recommending it. That is simply not true. There are many pets who become ill, deveope cancers, get seizures, have neurological damage etc from these products. It is true that many pets do not have a problem with them but just as many do.
The pesticide that is used in Advantage is called lmidacloprid and should NOT be absorbed through the skin. I learned that dogs and rats who were used to test this pesticide developed thyroid cancer and it affected their appetite. Advantage is not safe to put on dogs who live with cats because it kills cats.. Now that should be a pretty big warning sign to anyone!
There are better ways to take care of fleas the to put mothly doses of chemicals on our pets and many pople do this when their dogs don't even have fleas! They do it out of fear or because their vets tell them they need to.
We do not use any chemicals on our dogs in the name of prevention. We feed a raw diet, do limited vaccines and fleas and ticks are not interested in our dogs! :)
Could be. stick with what works.
Try other brands, it may be a key ingredient that is causing that reaction with your dog, I've heard of this before, but it was only with Frontline. Have you tried using a tick and flea collar? Or a tablet called "Program"? That is what we used for our troup of doxies, and it worked a treat, it sterilised the ticks and fleas in the new houses garden we moved into, within two years we have no ticks or fleas, they'd all died without being able to reproduce.
Could be but have you had your dog checked for allergies? Sounds like there are mught be things out there he's allergic to that appear the same time you start flea preventative. I have two dogs with spring/summer allergies and a little Benadryl does the trick.
It could be a condition commonly known in most places as the "summer itch" which is unrelated to flea treatments or fleas. As frontline and advantix and all flea products have a minimum of a 3 month life span when used, the problem would not stop through the cooler months.
Summer itch can be an actual skin problem, possibly a type of determitis that can be from an allergic reaction to flowering plants or grasses that only come out in the warmer weather.
Try washing your Dog in a non allergenic, anti bacterial wash regurlarly, even weekly through summer and watch out for 'hot spots' that are easily recognised by being red and inflamed, wash these areas carefully and apply an antibacterial product.
In worse cases, you may need to see your vet.
And even though you use products like advantix and frontline, it only takes a single bite from a now doomed flea to cause an allergic reaction in your dog that can last months!!
I have, with cheap flea medication from discount stores. Buy a quality product like Adams, it has skin conditioner in it, cheap wal mart stuff dosnt. Remember this, anything that kills bugs is hard on the skin, so be sure to use quality products to replenish the skin. Cool?
I suggest taking your dog to the vet. I actually had a dog that was allergic too fleas. My dog would get several red patches and would lose her hair is some places because she would be scratching so much. My vet suggested that I bathe her at least once a week in Dawn dish liquid. The Dawn dish liquid also might be able to help your dog because as cheesy as it may sound it will get the oil of the old flea treatmeant off of your dog. Wal Mart also sales a liquid badage for dogs just incase your dog may have created a sore. I hope this can help you.
Has anyone's dog been affected by giant hogweed? My dog has small (about 4mm) white spots on his face?
My dog has small (about 4mm) white spots on his face that scab and then leave white spots again. I have recently noticed giant hogweed around the area I walk him and wonder if this could be the cause. I mentioned it to the vet but she said he would learn to avoid it and didn't think it was the cause.
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Hogweed causes blisters that are almost like burns. You might try some mild steroid creme to help ease the pain. Benadryl might also help in a small dose. It can take months to heal up depending on how allergic the dog is to the plant. Fortunately dog fur helps to protect them more than mere skin would. People are working to try to eradicate the plant, but it is probably a loosing battle. If you see any of it in your area, you might try cutting the plant out. And try to keep your dog away from it. Humans with severe reactions sometimes require hospitalization from contact with the plant. Are these watery blister that resemble burned skin boils?
It's very possible, I don't know exactly what effects it has on animals. Where do you live at, if you live in the US, most state consider Giant Hogweed a Noxious Weed, contact your local Department of Agriculture and they may remove it for you. Good luck
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Hogweed causes blisters that are almost like burns. You might try some mild steroid creme to help ease the pain. Benadryl might also help in a small dose. It can take months to heal up depending on how allergic the dog is to the plant. Fortunately dog fur helps to protect them more than mere skin would. People are working to try to eradicate the plant, but it is probably a loosing battle. If you see any of it in your area, you might try cutting the plant out. And try to keep your dog away from it. Humans with severe reactions sometimes require hospitalization from contact with the plant. Are these watery blister that resemble burned skin boils?
It's very possible, I don't know exactly what effects it has on animals. Where do you live at, if you live in the US, most state consider Giant Hogweed a Noxious Weed, contact your local Department of Agriculture and they may remove it for you. Good luck
Has anyone used science diet dog food ?? if so is it good??
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Science diet is no good. Just look at the first 5 ingredients...
Brewers Rice, Ground Whole Grain Wheat, Chicken Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat...
These are in order by weight. The first two are just fillers!! Also, the corn gluten meal and soybean meal are fillers, and many dogs are allergic to soybean. This is granola, not dog food.
Chicken Meal is a good ingredient, but it should be the first. Also, this is from the Nature's Best Made with Real Beef adult dry dog food. Straight off the Science Diet website... http://www.hillspet.com/zskin_2/products...
But why isn't beef in the first 5 ingredients? Misleading packaging?
While we are at it...Animal Fat? Which animal? Don't they know?? At least you, as a concerned pet owner should care to know.
There are many better pet foods in your price range. Try Canidae, Innova, Natural Balance, Merrick, California Natural, Newman's Own Organic, Solid Gold...
Ill give you some links ...
Never used it but in my opinion its junk -
but check out this rating ' test' for dog food
How to grade your dog's food (Some brands are done at the very bottom):
Science diet gets a F ( as in flunked failed etc)
Every breed has different need but generally all are similar nutritionally -do alot of home work before feeding/changing dog food
Start with a grade of 100:
1. For every listing of "by-product, " subtract 10 points
2. For every non-specific animal source ("meat" or "poultry," meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points
3. If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points
4. For every grain "mill run" or non-specific grain source, subtract 5 points
5. If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e. "ground brown rice," "brewer's rice," "rice flour" are all the same grain), subtract 5 points
6. If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points
7. If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points
8. If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points
9. If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points
10. If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points
11. If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points
12. If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points
13. If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog isn't allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points
14. If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isn't allergic to beef), subtract 1 point
15. If it contains salt, subtract 1 point
Extra Credit:
1. If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points
2. If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points
3. If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points
4. If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points
5. If the food contains fruit, add 3 points
6. If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points
7. If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points
8. If the food contains barley, add 2 points
9. If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points
10. If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point
11. If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point
12. For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count "chicken" and "chicken meal" as only one protein source, but "chicken" and "--" as 2 different sources), add 1 point
13. If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point
14. If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide-free, add 1 point
94-100+ = A
86-93 = B
78-85 = C
70-77 = D
69 = F
************ ***
Here are some foods that have already been scored (listed alphabetically, note the ratings after each name):
Authority Harvest Baked / Score 116 A+
Bil-Jac Select / Score 68 F
Canidae / Score 112 A+
Chicken Soup Senior / Score 115 A+
Diamond Maintenance / Score 64 F
Diamond Lamb Meal %26 Rice / Score 92 B
Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula / Score 99 A
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium / Score 122 A+
Dick Van Patten's Duck and Potato / Score 106 A+
Foundations / Score 106 A+
Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold / Score 93 B
Iams Lamb Meal %26 Rice Formula Premium / Score 73 D
Innova Dog / Score 114 A+
Innova Evo / Score 114 A+
Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables / Score 110 A+
Nutrisource Lamb and Rice / Score 87 B
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy / Score 87 B
Pet Gold Adult with Lamb %26 Rice / Score 23 F
ProPlan Natural Turkey %26 Barley / Score 103 A+
Purina Beneful / Score 17 F
Purina Dog / Score 62 F
Purina Come-n-Get It / Score 16 F
Royal Canin Bulldog / Score 100 A+
Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult / Score 106 A+
Sensible Choice Chicken and Rice / Score 97 A
Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ / Score 63 F
Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies / Score 69 F
Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken / Score 110 A+
Wolfking Adult Dog (bison) by Solid Gold / Score 97
Dog food shouldnt have corn, by products or any kind of meal( instead of 'chicken meal' it should just say 'chicken'
Has anyone used an inflatable "pro-collar"? Its like an e-collar but supposedly more comfortable?
I have an 11 pound shih tzu and i was wondering if this would be better and more comfortable for him to use rather than the plastic e-collars...
has anyone used this before?
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Yup. I really liked it. I liked knowing my dog could actually see. The only problem is a neighboor dog came over to play and chewed it up. (stupid dog)... but the other dog would of chewed up the e collar as well.
has anyone used this before?
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Yup. I really liked it. I liked knowing my dog could actually see. The only problem is a neighboor dog came over to play and chewed it up. (stupid dog)... but the other dog would of chewed up the e collar as well.
Has anyone tried Zodiac Flea and Tick medication for dogs?
Do it work as good as Advantix or Frontline or better? Is there anything better than those 2?
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Noooo, not the Zodiac!
Seriously, you will always get plenty of individuals reporting that Zodiac works fine for their pet - of course it must work sometimes, or it wouldn't last in the market!
If you want a wider perspective, I've seen too many animals come in with reactions (or dead) from use of petshop spot-ons. From what I've heard about Zodic, it's right down there with Bob Martin flea treatment (my arch enemy since the last cat death I witnessed as a result of use of this crap).
Stick with veterinary products. Frontline, Advantage and Revolution ARE the best - that's why they're more expensive! They are also safe too. I've searched but never found news of one single death from Frontline or Revolution. A couple for K9 Advantix, but you'll hear lots of news about deaths from use of Zodiac - here's one!
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/av...
Also check out this website with reviews for Zodiac on it:
http://www0.epinions.com/pets-dogs-pest_...
I think you get the idea! Don't risk it with Zodiac when Frontline is known to be so much safer
Chalice
The Zodiac does NOT work as well. I tend to think Frontline Plus works really good. I use it on all of my 4 dogs and 1 cat.
I love the Zodiac. My Collie and Aussie are inside dogs and we've used Zodiac for 8 years on the Aussie and 2 on the Collie. They go outside several times a day and stay out for 30 minutes at time. No fleas/ticks. Our vet said if it works, use it. He did try pushing the Frontline but when he examined the Aussie and found no flea bites or evidence of fleas, he told us to use what we've been doing.
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Noooo, not the Zodiac!
Seriously, you will always get plenty of individuals reporting that Zodiac works fine for their pet - of course it must work sometimes, or it wouldn't last in the market!
If you want a wider perspective, I've seen too many animals come in with reactions (or dead) from use of petshop spot-ons. From what I've heard about Zodic, it's right down there with Bob Martin flea treatment (my arch enemy since the last cat death I witnessed as a result of use of this crap).
Stick with veterinary products. Frontline, Advantage and Revolution ARE the best - that's why they're more expensive! They are also safe too. I've searched but never found news of one single death from Frontline or Revolution. A couple for K9 Advantix, but you'll hear lots of news about deaths from use of Zodiac - here's one!
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/av...
Also check out this website with reviews for Zodiac on it:
http://www0.epinions.com/pets-dogs-pest_...
I think you get the idea! Don't risk it with Zodiac when Frontline is known to be so much safer
Chalice
The Zodiac does NOT work as well. I tend to think Frontline Plus works really good. I use it on all of my 4 dogs and 1 cat.
I love the Zodiac. My Collie and Aussie are inside dogs and we've used Zodiac for 8 years on the Aussie and 2 on the Collie. They go outside several times a day and stay out for 30 minutes at time. No fleas/ticks. Our vet said if it works, use it. He did try pushing the Frontline but when he examined the Aussie and found no flea bites or evidence of fleas, he told us to use what we've been doing.
Has anyone tried to introduce a cat that has been living with them for a long time to a new puppy?
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Yes... and it truly does depend on the cat. When my family introduced a new puppy to our three cats, we got three reactions: the eldest kitty understood that the puppy was a puppy and when she swiped at him, she wouldn't use claws; the next eldest saw the dog as a threat and would chase it around our backyard (it was great for laughs--this twelve-pound cat chasing a 50-pound dog); and our youngest cat would run away from it. Eventually, they all found their groove, but the cats never really accepted the dog's place in the family.
usually a cat will accept a new puppy okay. Just introduce them slowly at first.
take it slow is the best answer.give the cat alot of attention don't focus completely on the puppy or the cat will become jealous...train the puppy to stay away from the cat's food and litter box and same for the cat teach it not to go near the dogs food and water and toys.that way they will learn the other's limits and respect the other's belongings.just let the cat get used to the puppy as the pup gets older the cat will become more comfortable with the pup but whil its still in the puppy stages the cat may get slightly defenceive just correct the cat if it begins to attack the puppy
it depends on the cat, but i introduced my 4 year old cat to our puppy (a few years ago), and now they love eachother. i let the cat see the puppy for a few days before they got to be close together. dont force them. introduce slowly.
YES! I introduced my cat to 3 different puppies at different stages of my cat's life. The first puppy was introduced when my cat was about a year old. The second time it was when my cat was 15 years old. Now he is 17 and we got another puppy (less than a year old but older than 6 months) about 5 weeks ago. The cat growls a little and sometimes hisses, but we discourage the dogs from harrassing my old kitty. The first puppy had to be growled at a few times and hissed at to get the message. My first puppy and cat became best friends eventually and slept together all the time. My cat would clean his head and does the same for my second dog too. My cat didn't like my second dog at first but eventually they slept in a dog bed together and sometimes still do. Now that we have two young dogs, they pretty much play with each other and leave the cat alone. My kitty has adjusted pretty well over the past 17 years. It seemed at first, with each dog, that they would never get along. Eventually they did! I hope this answers your question!
yes but it takes awhile! When i brought my new dog in i kept them separate for awhile but gradually let the cat spend more and more time in the rest of the house..they love each other now and play all the time!
Has anyone tried cesar millans training methods , i think hes the best , he makes it look so easy , does?
anyone else agree
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Wake up. He's nothing special. Very basic training techniques that have been used for years. He just marketed it for suckers to give him money for their own stupidity.
Yes he does
and in most cases it WORKS!!
Yes! I love him. Even though it indicates on his shows not to try the techniques, I couldn't help it one day. My Pom barks a lot and gets excited when we go out and come back in from going potty, it was irritating that crap out of me so one evening she ran in, barking and I turned around, firmly held my finger up and said "shhhh!" She stopped in her tracks and finally shut up, now she isn't as yappy.
Yea, I have a Westie that doesn't like being brushed...i tried his method and worked like a charm!
now he just sits there and stares forward he is a clean brushed puppy now
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Yeah Right!
Martha Stewart does all her own cooking too.
The Tooth FAIRY Is REAL!
Milan is getting sued for dog abuse. Most of his "techniques" are a great way to get nailed, especially if you have a dog over 50# Turn the TV off and get some fresh air!
Nope.
From what I've seen he's not quite the dog training genius he's toted as. He show basic methods well known and used by other trainers. what he IS is a marketing genius who can tote the ideas so people actually try them -- which can be a good thing - unless people think they can acheive instant sucess in the real world without the use of camera editing.
I think his methods are good, but remember, you're only seeing portions of the training methods. My biggest problem with his show is that some of his techniques for correcting aggressive/dominant dogs will work fine for a new person (i.e. someone that the dog doesn't know or have a relationship with) but if the owner tries (and has been unknowingly allowing the dog to dominate them) they might get bitten. This is why at the beginning of every show it advises to seek a profession trainer's help BEFORE attempting any of the training techniques. Also, in my experience most people are not good at determining if a dog's reaction is dominate, aggressive, fear related, etc. Having a professional make sure that you are responding appropriately to each reaction is ALWAYS a good idea.
Cesar is cute, entertaining and has a nice accent. His training is nothing more than common sense training. Some times I think he is a bit harsh but he gets everyone's attention, including the dog...
Listen to JR. He is 100% right.
He is great! However, he leaves out the more aggressive measures that he admits are required at times. I wish he would speak more on irascible dogs! Because there are many! And people need help to address those animals issues. Many people feel they are failing when methods that are recommended to use are not having desired effects of their animal. They hear all kinds of accusations when formal discipline is mentioned,so they are at a loss. It must be remembered that a brute receives a brutes reward in animal lives as well as human. Commitment to the pets well being and the ability to train (or have trained professionally) the animal to live in human society without being a menace to humans or other dogs is the responsibility of every dog owner. All things considered he is the greatest trainer I have ever seen!
Someone said he is the greatest trainer. Gosh, there must be a dire shortage of good trainers in that area! I wouldn't touch his methods with a barge pole. He never thinks his methods through. The mental welfare (and sometimes physical) of the dog he is dealing with doesn't seem to bother him. His methods are uncouth at best, and cruel at worst. It is easy to be dominant. It is far, far harder to sit down and work out **why** your dog is doing what it's doing, and then to work out what you do about it. I have trained some pretty aggressive dogs for some people. (I never touch them myself.) I explain to the owners what their dog is doing and why it is doing it. Same with dogs that are food possessive, barkers, etc. Then I go through a training plan...which may change slightly depending on how things are going. But I have few failures. My methods are based on positive methods only. So the dogs end up well adjusted dogs. If you look at Cesar's own dogs, they don't even interact with each other, which is totally unnatural. I don't like him, and I don't like his methods.
I love him and give him tons of credit for helping so many dogs. I think his center is the best , most of those dogs would have been destroyed if it were not for him. His methods do work and I have learned so much from him.
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Wake up. He's nothing special. Very basic training techniques that have been used for years. He just marketed it for suckers to give him money for their own stupidity.
Yes he does
and in most cases it WORKS!!
Yes! I love him. Even though it indicates on his shows not to try the techniques, I couldn't help it one day. My Pom barks a lot and gets excited when we go out and come back in from going potty, it was irritating that crap out of me so one evening she ran in, barking and I turned around, firmly held my finger up and said "shhhh!" She stopped in her tracks and finally shut up, now she isn't as yappy.
Yea, I have a Westie that doesn't like being brushed...i tried his method and worked like a charm!
now he just sits there and stares forward he is a clean brushed puppy now
:]
Yeah Right!
Martha Stewart does all her own cooking too.
The Tooth FAIRY Is REAL!
Milan is getting sued for dog abuse. Most of his "techniques" are a great way to get nailed, especially if you have a dog over 50# Turn the TV off and get some fresh air!
Nope.
From what I've seen he's not quite the dog training genius he's toted as. He show basic methods well known and used by other trainers. what he IS is a marketing genius who can tote the ideas so people actually try them -- which can be a good thing - unless people think they can acheive instant sucess in the real world without the use of camera editing.
I think his methods are good, but remember, you're only seeing portions of the training methods. My biggest problem with his show is that some of his techniques for correcting aggressive/dominant dogs will work fine for a new person (i.e. someone that the dog doesn't know or have a relationship with) but if the owner tries (and has been unknowingly allowing the dog to dominate them) they might get bitten. This is why at the beginning of every show it advises to seek a profession trainer's help BEFORE attempting any of the training techniques. Also, in my experience most people are not good at determining if a dog's reaction is dominate, aggressive, fear related, etc. Having a professional make sure that you are responding appropriately to each reaction is ALWAYS a good idea.
Cesar is cute, entertaining and has a nice accent. His training is nothing more than common sense training. Some times I think he is a bit harsh but he gets everyone's attention, including the dog...
Listen to JR. He is 100% right.
He is great! However, he leaves out the more aggressive measures that he admits are required at times. I wish he would speak more on irascible dogs! Because there are many! And people need help to address those animals issues. Many people feel they are failing when methods that are recommended to use are not having desired effects of their animal. They hear all kinds of accusations when formal discipline is mentioned,so they are at a loss. It must be remembered that a brute receives a brutes reward in animal lives as well as human. Commitment to the pets well being and the ability to train (or have trained professionally) the animal to live in human society without being a menace to humans or other dogs is the responsibility of every dog owner. All things considered he is the greatest trainer I have ever seen!
Someone said he is the greatest trainer. Gosh, there must be a dire shortage of good trainers in that area! I wouldn't touch his methods with a barge pole. He never thinks his methods through. The mental welfare (and sometimes physical) of the dog he is dealing with doesn't seem to bother him. His methods are uncouth at best, and cruel at worst. It is easy to be dominant. It is far, far harder to sit down and work out **why** your dog is doing what it's doing, and then to work out what you do about it. I have trained some pretty aggressive dogs for some people. (I never touch them myself.) I explain to the owners what their dog is doing and why it is doing it. Same with dogs that are food possessive, barkers, etc. Then I go through a training plan...which may change slightly depending on how things are going. But I have few failures. My methods are based on positive methods only. So the dogs end up well adjusted dogs. If you look at Cesar's own dogs, they don't even interact with each other, which is totally unnatural. I don't like him, and I don't like his methods.
I love him and give him tons of credit for helping so many dogs. I think his center is the best , most of those dogs would have been destroyed if it were not for him. His methods do work and I have learned so much from him.
Has anyone tried any of the eyedrops they sell on the internet for dogs with cataracs? If so does it work?
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They also sell viagra and cialis on the internet. I wouldn't buy them either. See your vet.
try Clyclosporine.I know you can get it from the vet. I don't know about any place else.But it will leave the eye area greasy unless your neat with them.
Has anyone trained their puppy to 'go potty' inside the apartment?
I live in a large unit, i want to train the puppy using pads to go in a specific spot, that way i don't have to keep running the dog out all hours, especially when i'm not home.
Who does it this way and is the smell bad? Does the dog mind cos i thought it was natural for a dog to go outside? thanks
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Use puppy pads from a pet store, not news paper. 2 reasons why: 1- the pads are lined with plastic, so theres no leaking through. 2- the puppy pads have an additive that attracts pups to it. If your puppy has chosen a favored spot to potty, use this location to start your training at first. when puppy has an accident, use the puppy pad to soak it up before you clean the area with vinegar (vinegar neutralizes the odor). place the "dirty" puppy pad where it belongs and show puppy . Let puppy smell that his/her potty is on that pad. Puppies like to go in the same place... they're creatures of habit. Also, you need to be in complete control of your puppy's potties. Set your kitchen timer for 10 or 15 minutes immediately after puppy drinks water. Then, when the timer goes off, take puppy to the pad and encourage a potty. If it doesn't happen, then just be aware that it WILL happen very soon, so watch puppy like a hawk. Don't fill puppy's water bowl with more than he/she will drink in one sitting... and don't refill it until a potty has happened... This will make it a million times easier to train puppy because you're in control of the situation. Expect puppy to catch on in increments. My pup caught on after only a couple of lessons... but... it went like this... first, he would pee next to his pad... then play with the pad... then he would put his front feet on the pad and pee... this makes a huge mess, so do your training on hard floors that are easy to clean, since the pee will go half on the pad and the rest goes all under the pad... then finally... by what seemed like a miracle, he placed all fours on the pad... good luck,and remember... PRAISE for even the most minute attempts at learning!!!
My dad did this with his two Maltese. In fact, they don't go outside for their potty at all and don't seem to mind it one bit. They have the run of the house and like it just fine. (They're spoiled rotten.) I should think they'd prefer this to being crated all day while he's at work. The smell isn't an issue because he cleans up the newspapers as soon as he sees a doodle.
You should have thought of your living arrangement before you took on the responsibility of dog ownership. What would be best for you and your four legged friend would be to part company. Even if you could train it what would you do when you move into a home where you are able to put him out in the yard , un train him ?. If you want a pet , get a cat or a fish :))
You may be able to cat box train your dog, but you do have to get the dog outside for twenty minutes a day (a long walk or two short ones). Dogs communicate by odor, and if you don't let them rub on and pee on things outside, they'll do it inside. Besides, getting some exercise with your dog is great, though I understand the wish to not have to do that at 11:00 before bed.
Who does it this way and is the smell bad? Does the dog mind cos i thought it was natural for a dog to go outside? thanks
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Use puppy pads from a pet store, not news paper. 2 reasons why: 1- the pads are lined with plastic, so theres no leaking through. 2- the puppy pads have an additive that attracts pups to it. If your puppy has chosen a favored spot to potty, use this location to start your training at first. when puppy has an accident, use the puppy pad to soak it up before you clean the area with vinegar (vinegar neutralizes the odor). place the "dirty" puppy pad where it belongs and show puppy . Let puppy smell that his/her potty is on that pad. Puppies like to go in the same place... they're creatures of habit. Also, you need to be in complete control of your puppy's potties. Set your kitchen timer for 10 or 15 minutes immediately after puppy drinks water. Then, when the timer goes off, take puppy to the pad and encourage a potty. If it doesn't happen, then just be aware that it WILL happen very soon, so watch puppy like a hawk. Don't fill puppy's water bowl with more than he/she will drink in one sitting... and don't refill it until a potty has happened... This will make it a million times easier to train puppy because you're in control of the situation. Expect puppy to catch on in increments. My pup caught on after only a couple of lessons... but... it went like this... first, he would pee next to his pad... then play with the pad... then he would put his front feet on the pad and pee... this makes a huge mess, so do your training on hard floors that are easy to clean, since the pee will go half on the pad and the rest goes all under the pad... then finally... by what seemed like a miracle, he placed all fours on the pad... good luck,and remember... PRAISE for even the most minute attempts at learning!!!
My dad did this with his two Maltese. In fact, they don't go outside for their potty at all and don't seem to mind it one bit. They have the run of the house and like it just fine. (They're spoiled rotten.) I should think they'd prefer this to being crated all day while he's at work. The smell isn't an issue because he cleans up the newspapers as soon as he sees a doodle.
You should have thought of your living arrangement before you took on the responsibility of dog ownership. What would be best for you and your four legged friend would be to part company. Even if you could train it what would you do when you move into a home where you are able to put him out in the yard , un train him ?. If you want a pet , get a cat or a fish :))
You may be able to cat box train your dog, but you do have to get the dog outside for twenty minutes a day (a long walk or two short ones). Dogs communicate by odor, and if you don't let them rub on and pee on things outside, they'll do it inside. Besides, getting some exercise with your dog is great, though I understand the wish to not have to do that at 11:00 before bed.
Has anyone tired any of the shampoos that stop shedding?
Do you find they make a difference. I brush my dog a couple times a week with a furminator. (The best brush on earth) I get so much hair off him when I brush him but he still sheds so much. I just wondered if any of those shampoos would make a difference or it they are just a waste of money. Oh My dog is a lab.
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Waste of money.
Labs are the hairest animalso n earth and shed more than most dogs. It is just a lab thing.
You are doing the best thing with the furminator. That is the best brush I have ever used. I love mine and highly recommend to my clients.
Labs will shed regardless of what you do. Just make sure you are using a moisturizing shampoo. (I recommend Nova Pearls) But as long as you are brushing him regularly and feeding him the proper diet, you are doing all that you can.
I tried it on my two rat terriers it helped a little but really all in all the only thing that's best is to do what you are doing the brushing regularly. I have the shed ender it works great like that to gets out alot of the dead undercoat. I believe that no matter what a dog is going to shed and heck what outfit isn't complete with a little dog hair. :)
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Waste of money.
Labs are the hairest animalso n earth and shed more than most dogs. It is just a lab thing.
You are doing the best thing with the furminator. That is the best brush I have ever used. I love mine and highly recommend to my clients.
Labs will shed regardless of what you do. Just make sure you are using a moisturizing shampoo. (I recommend Nova Pearls) But as long as you are brushing him regularly and feeding him the proper diet, you are doing all that you can.
I tried it on my two rat terriers it helped a little but really all in all the only thing that's best is to do what you are doing the brushing regularly. I have the shed ender it works great like that to gets out alot of the dead undercoat. I believe that no matter what a dog is going to shed and heck what outfit isn't complete with a little dog hair. :)
Has anyone seen any problems show up in their dogs from feeding them table food?
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Feeding a dog table scraps usually leads to weight gain, health issues such as chemical imbalance- kidney, urinary problems, and ultimately shortens their lifespan. Our vets absolutely do not recommend giving your animals table scraps simply because it is going to make more health problems arise for the dog and many could be major. Please don't feed them tablescraps!
How about acute enteritis, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction and death?
Yes, they are not made for it. Dogs can't digest potatoes. Onions and garlic are poisonous to them as are lots and lots of other foods.
Please look at the links.
http://www.dogchatforum.com/foods-not-fo...
http://www.petalia.com.au/templates/stor...
I like to sneek and give my dog table scrapps, but my hubby gets mad because when he scoops the poop, he says its runny, and my dog also has more gas when I do this. So I'm gonna try and stop, but its so hard, I hate to throw food out, and he beggs me. Sounds silly but I want him to know what I'm eating, how good it is, maybe its just the sharing the meal together thats enjoyable, but I dont want him to become obese so I must stop this.
I have heard of one case where too much people food almost caused a dogs stomach to explode-it was so full of the bad stuff. A little bit of people food-like cooked meat (a bite or two) is okay once in awhile, no chocolate-it is poison to a dog. We used to put a raw egg on top of our dog's moist dog food once in awhile for a treat-and to help keep her coat shiny. Take care.
Yes, my mother in law has to have her dog on a special prescription dog food because she kept feeding it all kinds of table food. It developed all kinds of food allergies. Be careful what you feed your dog. Developing allergies is one of the milder things that can happen to a dog from certain foods. You aren't doing your dog any favors by feeding it from the table.
I train my dogs and compete with them in Agility, and so I must use amazing treats to train them. If I tried to teach them those behaviors using kibble as the only reward, my dogs would have sold me on eBay a long time ago. So, in training, they do get salmon, diced chicken, steak, french toast, and so on. But, they don't then beg at the table - because I always ignored them completely when they tried that behavior. They've given up on the begging.
what on earth do all for u think dogs where fed before pet food companies? and these where dogs that worked for a living..most of the time. and lots lived a long time.
top notch dog food has meat first. not wheat or corn. dogs get fat mostly because they are not exersized enough and /or the eat high carb foods like the wheat.
I have fed table scraps to my dogs for 20 years not counting my mother and my grandmother and a aunt who cooks for her dogs. all of our dogs have lived in to their mid to late teens with little health problems. i'm not saying they should have EVER piece of scrap. no pork or ham no cooked bones ever. i give big soup bones about once a week and take them away once the marrow is gone. or get smoked pig ones from the butcher. mine get all kinds of veggies and a little garlic every other day...in the summer to keep the bitter bugs away. i also have stopped feeding any kibble and have notcied i clean the yard less cause they only poo once a day not twice with one being the runs.
every one has their own thought on this. from raw to homecooked meals to mixed meal with dog food scraps and home cooked just for the dog. and who's to say one person or idea is right or wrong.
the only sure thing is dogs need meat.
ohhh and my dogs don't begg they are not allowed to.
Well my food hound pomeranian expects it now and paces around the table when eating. Do not let them associate dinner time with getting fed. My other dogs are very patient even though they have the same upbringing. The pomeranian loves her food. and is always under my feet while cooking too.
oh lets see obesity, diarrhea, choking, vomit, heart problems if done at a long period of time,digestive problems,skin problems, and the list goes on and on. do your self a favor don't feed your dog table food stick with dog food that's why we have at pet stores. to buy pet food.
I have a 12 yr old daushaund and I have always gave her ppl food as well as her dog food.. she is just fine...
JeN is correct.
My friend has a poodle who kept getting sick. On one of it's last vet visits my friend asked me to go in with the poodle as she didn't want to hear what the vet was going to say. .. . . And the vet said "I keep telling her to quit giving that dog table food,it's dying from pancreatitis".
My friend never did quit feeding her dog table food and the dog's life was truly shortened much to my friends grief as she was never able to have children and this dog was "her baby".
(She just never had the heart to take food away from the dog that the dog seemed to love.)
none with our dogs and one of them is going on 15 this year.
Has anyone read this dog book online http://www.jillshonestreviews.com/Deadly_Dogfood.html?
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These online books are a SCAM. Do not fall for it. There is absolutely NOTHING in that so called book that you can not find online for free. There are litterally thousands of these things for every breed and species and people are being ripped off left and right. Do yourself a favor and do not fall for this GARBAGE. If you have specific questions or concerns pertaining to animal care, just do a google search and gather your info for free.
YEP MY OPINION IS WHAT A LOAD OF POOP!!!
I have just scanned through the link, and personally think it's a load of rubbish, my dogs have thrived on complete dog food for years and not one of them has died before their 13th birthday and for German Shepherds that is a pretty good age, there probably are some unscrupulous dog food manufacturers, but that article is just scare mongering!
Has anyone made pillows from the hair on the floor of the grooming salon?
It is the softest yet. And all the differerent smells and fleas.
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LMAO LMAO, o my..that's just nasty!
Where do you get this stuff?!?
I have certainly thought about it for a gift for my 'allergic' mother-in-law!LOL!!
I hot glued a bird's nest with salon hair, and no birds came
you would think they would show a little more appreciation
but all they do is dump on my Buick
I have yet to try this but I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea. make a pillow for those you hate. A gift that keeps on giving..THEM FLEAS
haha
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LMAO LMAO, o my..that's just nasty!
Where do you get this stuff?!?
I have certainly thought about it for a gift for my 'allergic' mother-in-law!LOL!!
I hot glued a bird's nest with salon hair, and no birds came
you would think they would show a little more appreciation
but all they do is dump on my Buick
I have yet to try this but I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea. make a pillow for those you hate. A gift that keeps on giving..THEM FLEAS
haha
Has anyone heard the new "discovery" about CA bill 1634?
The exemption permits for shows, dogs, police,dogs guide dogs ect ALL expire January 1, 2009 ! At which point, ALL dogs/ cats in CA must be spayed/neutered to be leagal.
It really is genocide
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YEAH BABY!!!
Don't wory there are plenty that feel they are above the law they will breed. The hope is at least the quality will get better. Hopefully they won't risk breaking the law for a mutt
It really is BS. While I could care less for all the mutts out there, it is the working dogs that bother me. Imagine, police dogs that have to be fixed. And before anyone jumps here, police dogs ARE NOT fixed and they will not be purchased fixed either. They need the aggression that hormones produce to work effectively. What about all the working/sports dogs? What if I want a dog to compete in a sport that involves bite work like Sch, IPO, KNPV, NVBK, French Ring, Campagne? What happens to those dogs? I have never fixed any of my dogs and do not believe in doing it. I have working animals that need the drive and aggression that comes from the hormonal output. I have never had an accidental breeding in 27 years, why should I be punished for other people's crap? We are going to lose all of our good dogs with the crap dogs if this law goes into effect.
You just need proof for the reason not to neuter and simply apply for a permit. The law isn't that bad. I'd challenge any person to give a really good reason why this law shouldn't come into affect after reading the actual law and this FAQ:
http://www.cahealthypets.com/faqs.htm...
The bill as it stands right now exempts service and police dogs, possibly without a fee being charged. Same for guide dogs.
The permits can't expire across the whole because the way they are going to set them up will be a yearly permit. So it will expire the same date the year after you obtain the initial RENEWABLE permit, just like a drivers licence.
Edit: (e) Any person who, on or after April 1, 2008, is in possession of any document issued by the local jurisdiction or its authorized animal control agency that permits the owner to possess an unaltered cat or dog shall be deemed in compliance with this act until the document expires, or January 1, 2009, which ever occurs first.
http://www.assembly.ca.gov/acs/acsframes...
I'll break this down in simple terms. Up until this point someone may have had a document issued by a county stating "you are fine to leave your dog unaltered". This clause does not state 'intact permit'. The 'intact permit' is the NEW permit/licence in which everyone has to get in order to keep their dog or cat from being neutered - in other words this law is guaranteed to supersede any other local county laws and documents that may have been issued that were in place up until Jan '09 or until it expires (which ever comes first). In the next paragraph it states:
Article 3. Permits
122336.2. (a) A local jurisdiction shall issue an intact permit, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 122336, if any of the following conditions is met: etc.
Yes it is confusing, but a locally certified/county issued document isn't the same thing as an state certified/county issued 'intact permit'. If you read the original text amended date 04/09/2007 Article 2, section 122336.1. subdivision (d). It is a better representation of what they were trying implement but it was revised and they ended up making 'documents' and 'inact permits' separate terminology.
It probably will go through several revisions before April to make things clearer but they definitely aren't trying to neuter every dog out there. They simply want to curb the endless amounts of money the taxpayer is pouring into euthanizing thousands (perhaps millions) of dogs and cats because California has a very bad pet overpopulation problem. They will accomplish this by not only neutering animals that aren't nominated to breed, but they will be raising funds from the folks that DO want to breed their dogs with the permit fees to contribute to a free or reduced cost neutering program for everyone else who would rather not be involved in breeding.
It really is genocide
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YEAH BABY!!!
Don't wory there are plenty that feel they are above the law they will breed. The hope is at least the quality will get better. Hopefully they won't risk breaking the law for a mutt
It really is BS. While I could care less for all the mutts out there, it is the working dogs that bother me. Imagine, police dogs that have to be fixed. And before anyone jumps here, police dogs ARE NOT fixed and they will not be purchased fixed either. They need the aggression that hormones produce to work effectively. What about all the working/sports dogs? What if I want a dog to compete in a sport that involves bite work like Sch, IPO, KNPV, NVBK, French Ring, Campagne? What happens to those dogs? I have never fixed any of my dogs and do not believe in doing it. I have working animals that need the drive and aggression that comes from the hormonal output. I have never had an accidental breeding in 27 years, why should I be punished for other people's crap? We are going to lose all of our good dogs with the crap dogs if this law goes into effect.
You just need proof for the reason not to neuter and simply apply for a permit. The law isn't that bad. I'd challenge any person to give a really good reason why this law shouldn't come into affect after reading the actual law and this FAQ:
http://www.cahealthypets.com/faqs.htm...
The bill as it stands right now exempts service and police dogs, possibly without a fee being charged. Same for guide dogs.
The permits can't expire across the whole because the way they are going to set them up will be a yearly permit. So it will expire the same date the year after you obtain the initial RENEWABLE permit, just like a drivers licence.
Edit: (e) Any person who, on or after April 1, 2008, is in possession of any document issued by the local jurisdiction or its authorized animal control agency that permits the owner to possess an unaltered cat or dog shall be deemed in compliance with this act until the document expires, or January 1, 2009, which ever occurs first.
http://www.assembly.ca.gov/acs/acsframes...
I'll break this down in simple terms. Up until this point someone may have had a document issued by a county stating "you are fine to leave your dog unaltered". This clause does not state 'intact permit'. The 'intact permit' is the NEW permit/licence in which everyone has to get in order to keep their dog or cat from being neutered - in other words this law is guaranteed to supersede any other local county laws and documents that may have been issued that were in place up until Jan '09 or until it expires (which ever comes first). In the next paragraph it states:
Article 3. Permits
122336.2. (a) A local jurisdiction shall issue an intact permit, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 122336, if any of the following conditions is met: etc.
Yes it is confusing, but a locally certified/county issued document isn't the same thing as an state certified/county issued 'intact permit'. If you read the original text amended date 04/09/2007 Article 2, section 122336.1. subdivision (d). It is a better representation of what they were trying implement but it was revised and they ended up making 'documents' and 'inact permits' separate terminology.
It probably will go through several revisions before April to make things clearer but they definitely aren't trying to neuter every dog out there. They simply want to curb the endless amounts of money the taxpayer is pouring into euthanizing thousands (perhaps millions) of dogs and cats because California has a very bad pet overpopulation problem. They will accomplish this by not only neutering animals that aren't nominated to breed, but they will be raising funds from the folks that DO want to breed their dogs with the permit fees to contribute to a free or reduced cost neutering program for everyone else who would rather not be involved in breeding.
Has anyone heard of this in a POMERANIAN?
I have a 6 month old REGISTERED pomeranian (black and tan), but he has 'wavy" hair..He does not look like any pom I have ever seen...He looks like a pom in the face and has a pomeranian "mane" but from his head back, he has wavy hair...Anyone else have a pomeranian this way? Thanks...xoxoxoxTurtlegirl
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A Pomeranian's coat goes through many changes before the adult coat grows in. At about three months a Pom puppy loses that cloud-soft puppy fluff, and for several months what was a little puff ball can look ragged and disrobed. The adult coat begins to appear when the Pom is a year old, but that coat requires months of growth before it is fully mature.
poor breeding
its a pomeranien mix
I one knew a woman in Ontario Calif. that had a male dog That was a Grand Champion. It was killed in front of her Grooming Shop one day. She had made a small fortune from this dog in breding fees and getting pick of the litter in Puppies. Not to be hampered by this minor Trauma, she set out to find a replacement. One day she found one almost identical to the DEAD Champion at the local Dog Pound.. She buried the Dead Dog and kept his AKC Papers and along with her newly found Pound Puppy she was back making money selling registered puppies, Sons and Daughters of the Dead Champ!
may nothave his adult coat yet, or is a mix
I have seen many coats of different textures and varities on Pom's. Wavy hair that is probably shorter than a well bred pom is probably of poor breeding stock and or mixed. Research the pedigree. You can also request a DNA test.
you have gotten yourself a pom mix nothing wrong with that . i personally like poms but they are a little loud for my hubby .
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A Pomeranian's coat goes through many changes before the adult coat grows in. At about three months a Pom puppy loses that cloud-soft puppy fluff, and for several months what was a little puff ball can look ragged and disrobed. The adult coat begins to appear when the Pom is a year old, but that coat requires months of growth before it is fully mature.
poor breeding
its a pomeranien mix
I one knew a woman in Ontario Calif. that had a male dog That was a Grand Champion. It was killed in front of her Grooming Shop one day. She had made a small fortune from this dog in breding fees and getting pick of the litter in Puppies. Not to be hampered by this minor Trauma, she set out to find a replacement. One day she found one almost identical to the DEAD Champion at the local Dog Pound.. She buried the Dead Dog and kept his AKC Papers and along with her newly found Pound Puppy she was back making money selling registered puppies, Sons and Daughters of the Dead Champ!
may nothave his adult coat yet, or is a mix
I have seen many coats of different textures and varities on Pom's. Wavy hair that is probably shorter than a well bred pom is probably of poor breeding stock and or mixed. Research the pedigree. You can also request a DNA test.
you have gotten yourself a pom mix nothing wrong with that . i personally like poms but they are a little loud for my hubby .
Has anyone heard of giving a senior dog, Gluclosamine Condriotin w/vit.D?
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However the newest study says it really doesn't do anything to help. But it won't hurt and I have talked to numerous people that swear it works.
Yes, all my dogs get 500 mg of glucosamine condroitin daily as a preventative. My dog who's actually having minor problems because of arthritis gets 1000 mg daily. I don't know the size of your dog, mine are around 70 lbs, but your vet should have told you the correct dosage for your dog. They need to be on it for approx. 6 weeks for it to start to help.
We give one of our senior dogs Flexicose which has Glucosamine, Chrondroitin and MSM. Has helped her tremendously. I highly recommend it instead of NSAIDS ..namely Rimadyl which I would never give. I would not give Deramaxx either. Those are 2 drugs vets over perscribe.
ETA: To the person who posted that Chrondroitin does not work and posted a link to the info... You did not read the whole thing and ignored the rapid responses at the bottom of the page. The findings in that study have been well disputed and I along with thousands of other people have seen the benefits first hand. It works! Do you really think thousands of people are just lying that their dogs are better on this supplement?
It's called the Placebo effect 'honey'?? Whats with the attitude? I'm not your honey. I have read the entire report and still believe it works. I see it working in my older dog and so do thousands of other people. I do not need a study to tell me it does or doesn't work.
By the way...You can find a study to support anything you wish to believe. This particular study was well disputed. I am not sure why you are having difficulty understanding that. To each his own.. You believe what you wish to believe and I will believe what I wish to believe as there is no concrete science to back either of our claims.
Yes, this is also normally in Senior pet foods.
This helps their deteriorating bones. (Like peoples bones do as they age.)
Yes, my mom has a 14 year old black lab who could barely walk. we took him to the vet and the vet told us to give him gluclosamine. he also gets a prescription for Rimadyl. He is doing great now and has no problems walking!
Not to burst anyone's bubbles, but I think a new report has just come out which finds that chondroitin is pretty much useless for anything except improving cash flows.
Hey here you go, from the 'Annals of Internal Medicine':
http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/abstra...
in relevant part: 'Background: Previous meta-analyses described moderate to large benefits of chondroitin in patients with osteoarthritis. However, recent large-scale trials did not find evidence of an effect. '
Kim: "Conclusions: Large-scale, methodologically sound trials indicate that the symptomatic benefit of chondroitin is minimal or nonexistent. Use of chondroitin in routine clinical practice should therefore be discouraged."
It's called the placebo effect honey. I don't think people are lying, just mistaken. And I suspect that chondroiten is not the only treatment being used in many cases. I know people who swear that 'long distance reiki therapy' helps too.
Look, science makes mistakes. The initial reports showing that the stuff worked were wrong. Why do continue to believe those but not this?
My daughter gives it to her dog on the advice of her vet! I don't know about the vit.D though.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin is an absolute must in a large breed dog and older dogs. Now I dont know about the whole vit D thing though. I dont see how it could hurt as long as it wasnt to much. I would ask your vet if your concerned about it though. You can get a senior food that already has it in there. Unfortunately it doesnt have alot in there. I think they need something like 2500 mg or something like that. You can always get supplements though. The Missing Link Plus is awesome stuff. Its at PetSmart
One of my girls was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia at 5 months and the vet told me she wouldn't be able to walk by the time she is an adult, it was a severe case. Instead of using prescription drugs (poison) I educated myself and started searching. Long story short, I found something natural, very effective and very affordable. Sadie was 4 yrs April 19 and is still going strong. If Arthritis is your concern, they have something for that also. I get all my worm stuff and other meds and supplements there as well. I've seen it all work, it's amazing. My babies get a regular regimen as a preventive and all are healthy. The site also offers lots of information and free consultation. Wonderful people! Look around, shop around, research, educate yourself, and then make an informed decision. Good luck and good health for you and your pet!!
Something else you might want to try is Vitamin E.
When growing up I had a dog that had arthritis, we tried Shark Cartilage Biscuits and Vitamin E. Both seemed to help but the Biscuits were to Costly.
Glucosamine/Chondroitin yes. Vit. D, no. Glucosamine can have an amazing effect on joint ailments (arthritis, hip dysplasia) but may not work for all dogs. It's worth a try though and both of my dogs (my older dog has a bad hip...it's not debilitatingly awful and has never seemed to bother her, but it is a cause of concern for arthritis later in life. my younger dog had a lot of "growing pains" as a younger puppy and at one year old his hips didn't look great either) are on it as a preventative. If your older dog is already limping/painful, glucosamine with MSM may be more effective (MSM works as an anti-inflammatory).
I could not find any information about supplementing dogs with vit. D. The only articles I could find cautioned that oversupplementing can potentially cause vit. D toxicity (vit. D is a fat-soluble vitamin, any extra that the body doesn't use gets stored in the fat. Theoretically, if a dog is given an excess of vit. D it could build up over time and cause abnormal calcium deposits in the heart, muscle, and soft tissue. however, it seems to be pretty rare and it seems that a dog would have to ingest a rediculous amount of vit. D for toxicity to be a real concern).
Supplementing with vit. C however does seem to improve joint function in dogs (and people) with joint problems. It seems to work like an anti-inflammatory. My puppy improved on the glucosamine but would still occasionally come up lame for a little while (usually a sharp yelp, followed by holding one foot up for a few minutes, then either he would favor that foot or go back to perfectly normal activity). After adding vit. C supplement (ester-C is generally considered better than ascorbic acid because it is thought to be more effective and it carries less of a risk of causing upset tummies) he hasn't yelped or limped once.
Vitamin E also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with joint problems. Plus it will also help improve skin and coat and can have a significant impact on allergies.
Yes - Our vet just recommended it for our dog. She has a bad hind leg and said it would help her.
Has anyone heard of C-Snip? Do they do quality work?
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Yes I have. I actually live a couple miles from it:
http://www.csnip.org
They do quality work and it's inexpensive. I use my own vet because they do all my work.
Never heard of them. But, if you want to be safe, I'd suggest talking to your vet and seeing if they will do it.
Never heard of it--may want to check with the better business bureau to make sure they're legit.
Has anyone had to ship a dog?
I am flying from the West Coast to the East coast in two weeks and our airline doesn't take animals.can you recommend a good pet transporter?
Thank you so much!
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Call Delta Pets. The number is on their web site. There are rules that need to be followed. You will have to have a health certificate with in 10 days of the flight. You will have to have an airline approved kennel. The weather has cooperate. There are certain temps they will not fly pets in.
I read on this website that people have had nothing but problems with Delta. I'd recomend Continental.
I've flown dogs all over the US. I prefer Delta. Give them a call. Usually the dog needs a cerificate of health from the vet, an airline crate, and up on all it's shots. The cargo hold is pressurized, heated and cooled. They will not ship dogs when the temp is over 80 degrees because the dogs have to wait out on the tarmac. If you were looking at a car/truck shipper; I wouldn't recommend any of them. Flying roughly takes 5 hours. Land a couple days.
I just got my puppy shipped to me through AA cargo...seems pretty convenience...but yeah the breeder says the dog has to ship in the morning before it reaches 85F or something.
Thank you so much!
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Call Delta Pets. The number is on their web site. There are rules that need to be followed. You will have to have a health certificate with in 10 days of the flight. You will have to have an airline approved kennel. The weather has cooperate. There are certain temps they will not fly pets in.
I read on this website that people have had nothing but problems with Delta. I'd recomend Continental.
I've flown dogs all over the US. I prefer Delta. Give them a call. Usually the dog needs a cerificate of health from the vet, an airline crate, and up on all it's shots. The cargo hold is pressurized, heated and cooled. They will not ship dogs when the temp is over 80 degrees because the dogs have to wait out on the tarmac. If you were looking at a car/truck shipper; I wouldn't recommend any of them. Flying roughly takes 5 hours. Land a couple days.
I just got my puppy shipped to me through AA cargo...seems pretty convenience...but yeah the breeder says the dog has to ship in the morning before it reaches 85F or something.
Has anyone had to deal with paws program when adopting a dog?
I lost my dog last month .He was a little over 14.I saw this dog thruogh paws program and I really wanted it.I have a large home and large back yard with a brick fence.I dont leave my dogs outside he would be with me. Well the first week the foster mom was hard to get ahold of but I did and she made a appointment with me .She than called and cancelled it.She sent me pitures of him.I got excited and left her a bunch of messages telling her that I wanted him.Well its been since the first of the month and she has not called me back.He is still on the site and is up for adoption.What I am wondering is if anyone else had this problem? I cant see what I have done wrong do deserve being treated so badly. I told the paws people what was going on and they didnt care.Its going to take me along time to find another dog. because I dont like buying from breeders.I think that there is to many homeless dogs alraedy .What do you think? Also I had agreed for them to check my home
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I feel your pain. I actually rescue dogs myself and generally the adoptive family is chosen by the foster family since they know the dog best. If the foster mom didn't take a liking to you right away, you may not have a chance. My advice is to be persistant and show the foster mom that you are not giving up and ask her to at least do a home visit. Not giving up bodes well and I know fosters that act like this at first just to see if the potential owner is really serious. Keep calling and don't give up until the dog is adopted either by you or someone else.
That is the same run around my husband and I experienced when trying to rescue a dog. We applied for several dogs through various local rescue groups. The applications took hours, I swear we could have adopted a child with less information, and then they would never call us back. Or if they did call back they would have some BS excuse why we couldn't have the dog. One dog we applied for is still up for adoption two years later. What is the sense in that? After months of this we just contacted the local Poodle Club and bought the best mini poodle we could have ever hoped for. We love him so much and he brought us so much joy we bought another dog for him from the same breeder a few months ago. It turned out wonderfully, but there was a lot of frustration at first.
I think maybe they are giving you a cooling off period to make sure you are serious.. Some people are all gung ho and if you slow things down, they rush off and buy a dog somewhere else.. Then you find out that they are wishy washy.. If you are still serious a month later and contact them, they are likely going to get in contact with you and tell you that they are ready to come and do a home check..
I have seen it many times.. People wanting a dog Right this very minute.. NOW.. And if you are busy or doing something, and make an appointment to see them in a week.. You give them a call and suddenly they rushed out and bought the first dog they saw.. It happens all the time.. If you are willing to wait and put up with them they will realize that you aren't one of the wishy washy ones and are someone who is serious..
I might be way wrong and maybe they are busy or they didn't like something they heard, or they aren't interested in adopting out dogs. But in my experience sometimes it's good to put people on hold cause you find out a whole lot about them. Either that they are wishy washy or they have a temper and will call with some nasty thing they want to say.. But you find out pretty quick what people are like when they don't get what they want immediately.
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I feel your pain. I actually rescue dogs myself and generally the adoptive family is chosen by the foster family since they know the dog best. If the foster mom didn't take a liking to you right away, you may not have a chance. My advice is to be persistant and show the foster mom that you are not giving up and ask her to at least do a home visit. Not giving up bodes well and I know fosters that act like this at first just to see if the potential owner is really serious. Keep calling and don't give up until the dog is adopted either by you or someone else.
That is the same run around my husband and I experienced when trying to rescue a dog. We applied for several dogs through various local rescue groups. The applications took hours, I swear we could have adopted a child with less information, and then they would never call us back. Or if they did call back they would have some BS excuse why we couldn't have the dog. One dog we applied for is still up for adoption two years later. What is the sense in that? After months of this we just contacted the local Poodle Club and bought the best mini poodle we could have ever hoped for. We love him so much and he brought us so much joy we bought another dog for him from the same breeder a few months ago. It turned out wonderfully, but there was a lot of frustration at first.
I think maybe they are giving you a cooling off period to make sure you are serious.. Some people are all gung ho and if you slow things down, they rush off and buy a dog somewhere else.. Then you find out that they are wishy washy.. If you are still serious a month later and contact them, they are likely going to get in contact with you and tell you that they are ready to come and do a home check..
I have seen it many times.. People wanting a dog Right this very minute.. NOW.. And if you are busy or doing something, and make an appointment to see them in a week.. You give them a call and suddenly they rushed out and bought the first dog they saw.. It happens all the time.. If you are willing to wait and put up with them they will realize that you aren't one of the wishy washy ones and are someone who is serious..
I might be way wrong and maybe they are busy or they didn't like something they heard, or they aren't interested in adopting out dogs. But in my experience sometimes it's good to put people on hold cause you find out a whole lot about them. Either that they are wishy washy or they have a temper and will call with some nasty thing they want to say.. But you find out pretty quick what people are like when they don't get what they want immediately.
Has anyone had problems with their staff bull terrier and breathing difficulties? what is the solution?
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You need to go to a vet. There may be several reasons for this.
1) there may be something caught in his thought
2) this happened to my puppy when i got her- she often had breathing fits the first few days, but this is natural, it is from stress of being away from the mother for the first time.
dog from a puppymill/backyard breeder. poor quality,,, vet time ,,, they can hopefully help you
Am not sure what you mean by problems..flat faced, bull dog types, chihuahua's...etc have such short snouts they often snort %26 snore..if you think there is something seriously wrong with the breathing, SEEK A VET !!! Peace %26 TC :)
Has anyone had problems with Sentry Pro XFC on their dog?
I used Sentry Pro XFC on my dogs and one of them is coughing alot. Every now and then she coughs up clear flem. What shoud I do?
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The biggest problem with all flea products is seizures. Use the smallest dose available for your dog. I'm not sure about coughing.Could he have licked it and gotten it into his throat or lungs? Where did you put it exactly on his body? You have to apply top-spots where they can't lick them.
Does this product contain pyrethrins? Read your label. They can cause problems, but it's usually seizure related unless he got it into the lungs?
He should be ok, but just make sure to put any topspot where they can't lick it in the future.
May be an allergy. Get her looked at.
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The biggest problem with all flea products is seizures. Use the smallest dose available for your dog. I'm not sure about coughing.Could he have licked it and gotten it into his throat or lungs? Where did you put it exactly on his body? You have to apply top-spots where they can't lick them.
Does this product contain pyrethrins? Read your label. They can cause problems, but it's usually seizure related unless he got it into the lungs?
He should be ok, but just make sure to put any topspot where they can't lick it in the future.
May be an allergy. Get her looked at.
Has anyone had good luck with the Chow Chow?
Has anyone ever had a Chow Chow that was raised from a puppy that was passive, good with kids and other dogs. I know the whole 'train them from puppies and all' but has anyone ever had an experiance where the Chow was non aggressive and got along well with the whole family?
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To be honest, I have never met a pure bred chow that was passive or great with kids. I have seen mixes that were great and I know that there are people who claim that their chows are awesome, I have just never met one that I particularly like. We do not allow chows in our rescue nor our training programs as most of our employees have never had a good experience with them.
I'm not saying that they are terrible dogs, so chow lovers don't get angry. It's just that like I said, I've always had negative experiences with them.
We have a chow mix and hes one of the best dogs we have had. He has not been fixed. He is very friendly, great with children and other dogs. He hardly ever barks and you can feed him right out of your hand and he wont bite your fingers to get at the food. Personally I would get another chow when the opportunity is right.
I met 2 Chow Chow pups this weekend, the first I had ever seen, and they were gorgeous. Friendly, furry, quiet. I was very impressed. Lot of work though, with that coat.
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To be honest, I have never met a pure bred chow that was passive or great with kids. I have seen mixes that were great and I know that there are people who claim that their chows are awesome, I have just never met one that I particularly like. We do not allow chows in our rescue nor our training programs as most of our employees have never had a good experience with them.
I'm not saying that they are terrible dogs, so chow lovers don't get angry. It's just that like I said, I've always had negative experiences with them.
We have a chow mix and hes one of the best dogs we have had. He has not been fixed. He is very friendly, great with children and other dogs. He hardly ever barks and you can feed him right out of your hand and he wont bite your fingers to get at the food. Personally I would get another chow when the opportunity is right.
I met 2 Chow Chow pups this weekend, the first I had ever seen, and they were gorgeous. Friendly, furry, quiet. I was very impressed. Lot of work though, with that coat.
Has anyone had a sick dog with low body temp, no appetite age 14, no pep,just lays down?
It all came about night before last. She was walking across the kitchen floor when she went a little sideways, lost her balance and her hind feet went flying trying to balance herself and down she went and she laid there. She looked like a stroke happened.She went to vet today, he wasn't sure what it was, could be stroke,heart attack, tumer in brain, lungs were clear, but has labored breathing in her stomach, very low body temp. We brought her home and she does drink water if we bring it to her, but refuses to eat, but wants us near all the time.
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This does sound like vestibular disease, which is very common in older dogs. And, the dog will get better with no treatment. Of course it could be lots of other things to like all the things your vet mentioned and many more. If it is vestibular disease she should start getting better in a few days, if she doesn't, I'd take her back to the vet and at least have blood work done on her. At the age of 14, you may not want to put her through tons of invasive tests just to find out she has incurable cancer or whatever.
You do need to try to get her to eat though. Try fixing her really tempting stuff like hamburger or chicken. Cheese, scrambled eggs, anything you think she may eat.
Didn't the vet check her for geriatric vestibular disease? It resembles a stroke, the dog can't walk (because they're dizzy). Has she recovered so she can walk now? Did the vet do a geriatric blood panel on her? That would tell her a lot of things, as well. Hope she'll be ok!!
As the other gal said, ask your vet about that geriatric disease, but keep in mind that you may lose her. She's acting like she's dying and wants you nearby.
It surely won't hurt to ask about the geriatric illness. I don't know if it can be treated, but it's always painful to lose a beloved pet, and if you can give her a longer, but comfortable life, I know you want to.
about all you can do for her is keep her warm , and have water and food available. If shes not eating then try her favorite treats but something soft.
I think 14 is old for a dog so she just may be old .
If she has a bed I would move it into the family room or wherever there are usually people.
no, but they dont live to be much older than that. like 15 is oldest
I hate to say it, but you should ready yourself for your dogs last days. She is rather old, Make her feel better by being close to to her, feed her something she really likes. Keep her warm, that is all you can do for her.
Iam afraid that is almost time for her to go you know that it is 7 to our 1 so she is old and she is trying to to tell you that she is dieing and that is why she wants you near
I had a dog that did the same thing. They ran blood work and she was terribly anemic. Did they run blood work?
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This does sound like vestibular disease, which is very common in older dogs. And, the dog will get better with no treatment. Of course it could be lots of other things to like all the things your vet mentioned and many more. If it is vestibular disease she should start getting better in a few days, if she doesn't, I'd take her back to the vet and at least have blood work done on her. At the age of 14, you may not want to put her through tons of invasive tests just to find out she has incurable cancer or whatever.
You do need to try to get her to eat though. Try fixing her really tempting stuff like hamburger or chicken. Cheese, scrambled eggs, anything you think she may eat.
Didn't the vet check her for geriatric vestibular disease? It resembles a stroke, the dog can't walk (because they're dizzy). Has she recovered so she can walk now? Did the vet do a geriatric blood panel on her? That would tell her a lot of things, as well. Hope she'll be ok!!
As the other gal said, ask your vet about that geriatric disease, but keep in mind that you may lose her. She's acting like she's dying and wants you nearby.
It surely won't hurt to ask about the geriatric illness. I don't know if it can be treated, but it's always painful to lose a beloved pet, and if you can give her a longer, but comfortable life, I know you want to.
about all you can do for her is keep her warm , and have water and food available. If shes not eating then try her favorite treats but something soft.
I think 14 is old for a dog so she just may be old .
If she has a bed I would move it into the family room or wherever there are usually people.
no, but they dont live to be much older than that. like 15 is oldest
I hate to say it, but you should ready yourself for your dogs last days. She is rather old, Make her feel better by being close to to her, feed her something she really likes. Keep her warm, that is all you can do for her.
Iam afraid that is almost time for her to go you know that it is 7 to our 1 so she is old and she is trying to to tell you that she is dieing and that is why she wants you near
I had a dog that did the same thing. They ran blood work and she was terribly anemic. Did they run blood work?
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