Archive for March, 2006

Bacterial infection = large vet bill

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

Ok I am desparate. I have six jack russells and my baby “lucky” got very sick about 10 days ago with an undetermined bacterial infection. My vet referred him to NCSU vet school for further testing. Liver panels were scary and many other tests performed to rule out stuff. He has [...]

Beagle has started coughing

Sunday, March 12th, 2006

My daughter has a beagle. it is approximately 8 months or so old. Recently he has started coughing and throwing up. doesn’t throw up everytime he coughs. there was a change in dog food.
cicy33
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There are a number of conditions and circumstances that can cause coughing and vomiting. It [...]

Sheep dog-potty place/time

Sunday, March 5th, 2006

We are the proud owners of a lovable 5 year old sheepdog. One problem we’re having is when and where he can poop… and if he doesn’t get to go where he wants (usually in the driveway or walkway) he won’t go at all, and then either wake us up at an ungodly hour in [...]

Blood in puppy stool

Sunday, March 5th, 2006

I just got a cocker pup - she’s 8 wks old - I’m not scheduled to take her to the vet til next week. I just noticed some blood in her stool - is this something i should run to the vet with - It’s Saturday night @ 6pm - it would be [...]

Weening my dog of potty pads to going outside

Sunday, March 5th, 2006

I have done another bad thing when it comes to dogs. When I first got my Shih Tszu I lived in an apartment on the 3rd floor. It was hard to take her out all the time since she really wasn’t supposed to be there anyway. She is trained to go on [...]

Great dane

Sunday, March 5th, 2006

What are the basic rules to teach to my beautiful great dane puppy?
perla
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The absolute best thing you can do for your puppy is to enroll into puppy obedience classes with her. Not only will the classes help socialize her with new places, people, and dogs, but they’ll also teach you how to communicate with [...]

When to start taking pup outside?

Sunday, March 5th, 2006

I just acquired a 7 week old cocker pup. She’s soooo tiny. I live in the Chicago area and don’t know if it’s too cold to start taking her “out” to go “potty”. Temp today is around 35 degrees. Would appreciate feedback.
lindajo
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Start taking her out immediately. Just don’t make her [...]

Home business dedicated to people who are crazy about their pets

Sunday, March 5th, 2006

Hello everyone. I’m new to the board. I own 3 bulldogs and am a stay at home mom trying to start a home business dedicated to people who are crazy about their pets like I am. I was wondering if you could look at it and tell me your opinions on the products. Its www.PoshDoggy.com. [...]

Introducing a new pup

Sunday, March 5th, 2006

I’m getting a new pup and want my 6 yr old dog to like him, any ideas how to introduce them?
Deanna
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What kind are you getting and is it the same breed as the 6 year old?
Beachbaby
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Yes, please tell us what breeds and genders the puppy and adult are. Also, is the adult spayed/neutered, and [...]

2 pups one house

Wednesday, March 1st, 2006

ok to start out i would like to say hi this look’s like a great place to learn what to do with my pups. to start off ill tell you a lil bit about them. Bently, my boy, is a 15 week old yellow lab, the only problem that im havin with him right now [...]