I'm getting my first male GS pup next week and I have noooo clue what to name him. It took me weeks to name my cats. If anyone has great suggestions on what to name him that would be great! Nothing normal like Bailey or Riley. Something unique and special. Please help!!! :)
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Early Congratulations to you! Here is a great site with thousands of dog names you can choose from http://dogbreedz.com/dognames
i think westen is cute and
hunter also
cheif
and maybe even sodico
ooohhh or bobo lol [if he is silly ]
rocky
Adolf, Gunther, Hans, Ingrid,
how about corderoy, or caos (k-oz) my irish wolfhound puppy is named after the biggest city in ireland because he is the biggest dog from ireland. so my big wolfdog of ireland is named dublin, how about naming your german dog a german name or give him a name that suits his character but only in german rather than english, that would be unique.
good luck with Ur new pup google dog names maybe that will help and i know how u fill with naming Ur dog some thing that's not heard alot i mean how many Lucky's are their i came up with my dogs name like a hour after having her i came up with tally but now theirs a lot of those maybe it will pop into ur head when u get him
I had the same problem when I first got my german shepherd puppy! (I have had him for almost a year now : )
I finally decided on the name, Milo. In Greek it means 'soldier.' At first I wasn't certain about it (it is very unique) but when I saw him, the name just seemed to fit. Espeacially considering the breed! He is strong, loyal, intelligent, and very protective- as are most German Shepherds. Plus, it is very easy to distinguish from other words (such as training commands) that your dog will have to learn.
If you don't think this name is right for you, then I suggest looking to other languages to find a name that you like. It is kind of exotic in a sense, which makes it interesting, and it can have meaning behind it as well. Find something that is fitting for your dog, and you will love the name sooo much more. Alot of people pick those cute, cheesy names that are adorable, but don't have any meaning. That's not how you want your relationship with your pet to be! My advice is- do not settle on just any name. Wait until that perfect one comes along that grabs your attention.
Good luck with your puppy, German shepherds are AMAZING dogs and I know that you will have a great relationship with him!
You could name him colt or remington, or get too and name one smith and the other wesson or you could name him jager like my cat
rocky
possibly a German name?
Jaeger
Kaiser
Panzer (WWII German Tank)
Shulz
Berrin (like a bear)
Schutzengel (guardian angel)
Hummel
How about these sites:
http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dog...
http://www.doggynames.com/
http://www.petrix.com/dognames/...
http://www.thepamperedpup.com/puppynames...
GOOD LUCK!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
German sheperd eating problem?
i've had him for about a year and a half and he ate fine untill we got a another puppy now its hard to get him to eat he's lost weght and is gettin pretty skinny, i put the bowl in a room with no distrations and he will drink some water and go to sleep. how do i get him to eat more?. he is almost 2 years old
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Don't separate him from you , just because there is a new puppy around you still need to play and interact with him as you did before , I think that he is jealous and that's why he is not eating and behaving like that . So try to pay more attention to him take him alone on walks play with him and include the new pup slowly so that the older dog know that he is number 1 and don't need worry about loosing his position in the house .
hes probably depressed since you dont pay enough attention to him then you did before.
Maybe its not the other dog, did u see a vet he may need medical attention depending on how much weight he lost. Give him so quality time with you, try some of his favorite treats.
well this might help... try making him homemade food, and then add some good smelling things in it... like make him some chicken and put A LITTLE garlic in it so it will smell more appealing. if that doesn't work, then try giving him a different kind of food from the store... if that doesn't work then go to your vet.. good luck!!
Sounds like a high stress situation. Consult your vet or a animal behaviorist as to what to do.
It might also be something medical that just happened to have occurred when you got the new pup. So defiantly get him checked out at the vet first and foremost.
Raw chicken should entice him, he may be upset about the new puppy entering his house and probably limiting his time with you. Raw Chicken or turkey may be good to put ontop of his food.
Maybe the new puppy brought an infection with him... if he is sleeping more than usual or if you see other change in his behaviour, skin, ears or eyes, you should take him to the vets just to be sure everything's ok.
If he's otherwise normal you could try to change what you feed him or pretend to eat his food with him. (maybe he feels left out)
Here is also a discussion on the subject http://www.mydogwonteat.com/messageboard...
Maybe he contracted worms like roundworms from the new puppy. Worms in the stomach sometimes cause the dog to feel full , and the dog becomes skinny.
make shure that you pay alot of attion to him and take both dogs to a mutual aera and play fetch with them...and give it time...and if that doesent work then take the dog to the vet and see if there is anything medcally wrong...i hope your dog gets better...good luck!
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Don't separate him from you , just because there is a new puppy around you still need to play and interact with him as you did before , I think that he is jealous and that's why he is not eating and behaving like that . So try to pay more attention to him take him alone on walks play with him and include the new pup slowly so that the older dog know that he is number 1 and don't need worry about loosing his position in the house .
hes probably depressed since you dont pay enough attention to him then you did before.
Maybe its not the other dog, did u see a vet he may need medical attention depending on how much weight he lost. Give him so quality time with you, try some of his favorite treats.
well this might help... try making him homemade food, and then add some good smelling things in it... like make him some chicken and put A LITTLE garlic in it so it will smell more appealing. if that doesn't work, then try giving him a different kind of food from the store... if that doesn't work then go to your vet.. good luck!!
Sounds like a high stress situation. Consult your vet or a animal behaviorist as to what to do.
It might also be something medical that just happened to have occurred when you got the new pup. So defiantly get him checked out at the vet first and foremost.
Raw chicken should entice him, he may be upset about the new puppy entering his house and probably limiting his time with you. Raw Chicken or turkey may be good to put ontop of his food.
Maybe the new puppy brought an infection with him... if he is sleeping more than usual or if you see other change in his behaviour, skin, ears or eyes, you should take him to the vets just to be sure everything's ok.
If he's otherwise normal you could try to change what you feed him or pretend to eat his food with him. (maybe he feels left out)
Here is also a discussion on the subject http://www.mydogwonteat.com/messageboard...
Maybe he contracted worms like roundworms from the new puppy. Worms in the stomach sometimes cause the dog to feel full , and the dog becomes skinny.
make shure that you pay alot of attion to him and take both dogs to a mutual aera and play fetch with them...and give it time...and if that doesent work then take the dog to the vet and see if there is anything medcally wrong...i hope your dog gets better...good luck!
German Shepard's?
Me and my family have been around and have had German Shepards for a while now but on one dog my dad(a retired dog trainer) has taught the dog the usual "sit, lay, beg,roll over, heel..and so on" in German. Is there any way that I'll be able to reteach the dog to understand the words in English by any chance? Thank you and all answers greatly appreciated.
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Yes, dogs can learn to understand more than one language. All you need to do is say the command in German, then English and the dog will get it. It's really more the tone and if you have hand commands in there it will go even faster. You use the hand command and say the it in English...All the best;~)
I'm guessing it's depends on the dog, the dog's age, etc. I would think that if you start the training all over the same way as he learned the first time, but this time in English, I don't see why not. Won't hurt to try.
yep u can reteach the animal in english, just say the word in english then german and in a while the dog will pick the words up
I train all my large breed dogs in English and German, including my German ShepHERDS. My toy breeds were trained in English, Spanish, Italian and French for a school project.
Yeah.
German Shepherds are so CUTE! The other people on here gave you pretty good answers so other than what they said id say try teachin' him the commands in english all over. like in the beginning. give him treats when he gets it right.
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Yes, dogs can learn to understand more than one language. All you need to do is say the command in German, then English and the dog will get it. It's really more the tone and if you have hand commands in there it will go even faster. You use the hand command and say the it in English...All the best;~)
I'm guessing it's depends on the dog, the dog's age, etc. I would think that if you start the training all over the same way as he learned the first time, but this time in English, I don't see why not. Won't hurt to try.
yep u can reteach the animal in english, just say the word in english then german and in a while the dog will pick the words up
I train all my large breed dogs in English and German, including my German ShepHERDS. My toy breeds were trained in English, Spanish, Italian and French for a school project.
Yeah.
German Shepherds are so CUTE! The other people on here gave you pretty good answers so other than what they said id say try teachin' him the commands in english all over. like in the beginning. give him treats when he gets it right.
German shepard, 3rd owner, 2 years?
She piddles in the house, on the owner's feet. Other wise good as gold. What to do?
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the piddling on the owners feet is probably from excitment.
Piddling in the house - make sure after she eats and after time she will get the hang of wanting to go outside after eating.
I did this with my dog as a puppy and she still does it.
I hope this helps!
Good luck!
probbably nothing you can do. it is ussually a nervous condition sometimes when they are excited or when they are confused. A lot of time this is brought on by abuse so unless she has an infection try to keep her off your feet.
shepards are very smart, try to be calm when she pees and immediately tell her outside and take her out. if she does not have a medical or phycological condision she will stop doing it.
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the piddling on the owners feet is probably from excitment.
Piddling in the house - make sure after she eats and after time she will get the hang of wanting to go outside after eating.
I did this with my dog as a puppy and she still does it.
I hope this helps!
Good luck!
probbably nothing you can do. it is ussually a nervous condition sometimes when they are excited or when they are confused. A lot of time this is brought on by abuse so unless she has an infection try to keep her off your feet.
shepards are very smart, try to be calm when she pees and immediately tell her outside and take her out. if she does not have a medical or phycological condision she will stop doing it.
German Shepard mix?
She had 3 homes, is 2yrs old. Get's nervous and "piddles" when guests are over. How do I get her to stop?
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It sounds like she piddles as a submissive response to guests..says "I'm harmless to you, don't worry."
Try taking her outside to greet guests, this way if she piddles, she will do so outside. Once she knows they are friendly, she will most likely not piddle again in the house.
This may have to be repeated everytime you have guests until she learns that the people you invite to your house are o.k.
Even if she doen't break the behavior, at least she is piddling outside instead of in the house.
Good luck
erm, well NO sometimes helps
and if not, then get her a compainion and keep them outside
Make her feel comfortable in her new envirment. When she "Piddles", or is about to, take her outside on the grass. Make a habit of it, and she may learn better. If she goes inside the house, get mad and tell her "NO." and take her outside. %26lt;3
try enlisting a friend with time to spare to knock on the door and come in a few times to get her used to people coming into the home, or put her out in the backyard while people are over- at least you won't have to shampoo the carpets again
scold her and maybe put her somewhere else away from the guests if it continues
It will take time. She needs lots of TLC, and a chance to adjust for the 4th (?) time. It will not be an easy task, but she has to learn to trust and not be frightened. Not everyone can handle this type of dog. You will also have to be careful with her around children, she may be a fear-biter. I would isolate her when people visit until she is more at ease.
Best of luck with her.
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It sounds like she piddles as a submissive response to guests..says "I'm harmless to you, don't worry."
Try taking her outside to greet guests, this way if she piddles, she will do so outside. Once she knows they are friendly, she will most likely not piddle again in the house.
This may have to be repeated everytime you have guests until she learns that the people you invite to your house are o.k.
Even if she doen't break the behavior, at least she is piddling outside instead of in the house.
Good luck
erm, well NO sometimes helps
and if not, then get her a compainion and keep them outside
Make her feel comfortable in her new envirment. When she "Piddles", or is about to, take her outside on the grass. Make a habit of it, and she may learn better. If she goes inside the house, get mad and tell her "NO." and take her outside. %26lt;3
try enlisting a friend with time to spare to knock on the door and come in a few times to get her used to people coming into the home, or put her out in the backyard while people are over- at least you won't have to shampoo the carpets again
scold her and maybe put her somewhere else away from the guests if it continues
It will take time. She needs lots of TLC, and a chance to adjust for the 4th (?) time. It will not be an easy task, but she has to learn to trust and not be frightened. Not everyone can handle this type of dog. You will also have to be careful with her around children, she may be a fear-biter. I would isolate her when people visit until she is more at ease.
Best of luck with her.
German shepard daschund mix?
My girlfriend has a dog that is 7 yrs old, the animal shelter told her that it is a german shepard daschund mix. I cannot find any information on if it is possible i told her it is more likely it is a mix with a bassett houd because it looks very much like a german shepard on short legs and slightly larger ears than normal, am i right? thanks for the help
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it would help a lot if you could put a picture of him on, then we would be able to see what he looks like and the suggest what he could be, but it is hard trying to describe a breed if you don't know what it looks like.
that is possible but dachsunds have extremely short legs also..
How old is it? How long is it? How much does it weigh? How tall is it (back to floor)? All this would help- as would a picture.
It is possible for a Shepherd and a daschund to mate. Hopefully the shepherd was the female, but I've heard of instances where the size difference was the other way around and the mother delivered her puppies just fine. In most cases the womb decides how big the pups are, and genetics comes into the picture after the puppies are born.
It is possible, unusual but possible. I have a Basset Hound/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. So trust me, there are some strange mixes out there! I think Basset sounds more likely.
Andrea G
VP PuppyLove-LoveCats Pet Rescue, Chicago
www.puppylove-lovecats.org
I would definately say basset hound. Dachshunds are very small, very short dogs. It would be nearly impossible for one to mate with a german shepherd because of the height difference.
It is most assuredly possible. I know of a rottie chihuahua cross. If it really is or not would only be guessed at. A picture would help. :-)
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it would help a lot if you could put a picture of him on, then we would be able to see what he looks like and the suggest what he could be, but it is hard trying to describe a breed if you don't know what it looks like.
that is possible but dachsunds have extremely short legs also..
How old is it? How long is it? How much does it weigh? How tall is it (back to floor)? All this would help- as would a picture.
It is possible for a Shepherd and a daschund to mate. Hopefully the shepherd was the female, but I've heard of instances where the size difference was the other way around and the mother delivered her puppies just fine. In most cases the womb decides how big the pups are, and genetics comes into the picture after the puppies are born.
It is possible, unusual but possible. I have a Basset Hound/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. So trust me, there are some strange mixes out there! I think Basset sounds more likely.
Andrea G
VP PuppyLove-LoveCats Pet Rescue, Chicago
www.puppylove-lovecats.org
I would definately say basset hound. Dachshunds are very small, very short dogs. It would be nearly impossible for one to mate with a german shepherd because of the height difference.
It is most assuredly possible. I know of a rottie chihuahua cross. If it really is or not would only be guessed at. A picture would help. :-)
Genes or bad owner?
Are "dangerous breeds" (ie pitbulls, rottweilers etc.) generally aggressive because of their genes or is it because of owner's neglect? The reason I ask is, I was planning on adopting a pit bull puppy or boxer puppy from my local SPCA because I feel so bad for reputation people give these breeds. If I raised them correctly and gave them lots of positive attention would they still have a greater chance of growing up to be aggressive and dangerous simply because of it's chemical makeup.
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It's both. Bad temperament can be from bad genetics - that's why a good breeder only breeds dogs with stable temperaments. But it's also the way a dog is raised - without proper socialization, training, or from abuse, a good dog can be turned aggressive. When you adopt from a shelter. you just don't know what you're getting because you can't see the dog's parents, you don't know what problems it has, you don't know why it was turned into the shelter. If you're dog savvy, you can make some kind of determination by spending some time with the dog before adopting.
i have seen both. good and bad.. if you take on this breed be prepared because you dont know of its previous life. but if you are careful, loving, and have the time, training can be very easy. they are realy really smart dogs, when properly taken care of... lots and lots of training tho. good for you!!
Combination of both.
Boxers don't really have a bad rep, they usually friendly-playful type of dogs. Would recommend you adopt one of these if it is your first dog. Pitbulls, Rotts, Dobermans have received this reputation for being fighting dogs and guard dogs. The problem lies with not only irresponsible breeders but also irresponsible owners. But all these dogs are and can be loving - any dog small or large can have a bad attitude and dangerous. Backyard breeders don't breed for tempermant and bettering of the breed - they are in it for the money. Irresponsible owners abuse and neglect their dogs. I'm glad you are going to adopt instead of purchase to help the pet population.
Well the dog would bark if the doorbell rang and sometimes,(if the owner is bad) be territorial but only a little, If taught properly.
You probably will get a little mean from genes.
The answer is both but mostly from owners.
Behaviour is 50% nature, and 50% nurture. Select well for what you want, raise and rear it toward that goal - and if the choices you made were correct, you'll have what you want.
To little time is spent on the ruthless selection of a pup. Even less is spent in the proper raising and training. What gets in the way? Typically, the owner's emotions.
Some breeds do have aggressive behaviors but in my opinion ( and I have kept such breeds) it is as you say if they are brought up right and with a lot if affection but disciplined without aggression they will be like any other pooches- An animal;s environment speaks volumes
If an owner ties up the dog as a puppy, teases him while eating , and shouts orders , this pup or any other will feel threatened then his temper will be tempered with and he will grow into a vicious dog.
Go ahead and get your pooch and give it a good loving home- Just make sure that you lavish enough love and time and you will not regret
I totally understand where you are coming from! I now have a 2 year old boxer but eventually i do want to adopt a pit bull from a shelter for the EXACT same reasons.
One mistake that i did do with my boxer was i dont think he was socialized enough as a puppy where it was winter time when i got him and boxers dont like the cold or extreme ht. Unfortenetly he's very nervous around males in particular and loud noises. Other then that a great dog.
Also i would recomend getting him fixed asap exspeshally where they have the tendasies to be more dominat. Although a shelter will fix them for you anyway.
Ive done a lot of research on pits and called my spca to ask q. Its manditory with that type of breed that you take them to obiedeice and they pass. Thats how it is here not sure where you are at. But even if not i think it's a wise idea where they're a stronger dominant breed. SOCIALZE them as much as possible and from day one do not let the dog think he's the boss. I know he's a cute puppy and you dont want to be mean but make sure you disipline them at every moment nessessary. Im not saying hit them god no. But use your voice, eye contact anything that it takes to let the dog know you're the boss.
good luck! i love pits no matter what ppl say or how certain places ban them! thats something else to consider they are being ban around the world so u might want to look into that
Excellent question and one that I have been trying to address here for a while. I am a firm believer that everyone and everything sentient on this planet is made up of genetics and environment. The genetics you were handed by your ancestors will have the most influence on your future behavior, health, growth, etc. The environment will shape your genetic material, but, will not change it, IE, put something in or take something out. People here will not accept that notion and the majority will ignore genetics and tell you that how you raise a dog will be the determining factor of his future behavior. That is not true. One of the reasons breeders do medical tests on their dogs is because they understand that genetic factors will come into play when they breed these dogs. A dog with bad hips will most likely produce dogs with bad hips and a dog with bad temperament will produce the same. If genetics were also not a factor I could, conceivably take a Yorkie and train it for police work, size not withstanding. No, genetics is what determines most things in the outcome of a dog in the end. Hope I have helped.
I feel it is both .. I can tell you a good friend of mine got a pitbull puppy they are great sweet kind people ..Never yell or mean take care of mother who is 95 an a brother who is mentally disabled and about a year little older the dog started to show signs of aggression ..Little at first to other dogs ,then my husband can over and walked into the house as he has done a mill times before an the dog attacked got his arm .. The next was the owner gave him a bite of toast the dog didnt pick it up he thought he didnt want it so he went to pick it up the dog attacked lost a finger an 40 stiches.. another he was walking to the kitchen at night to get a drink the dog came around the corner when he turned an saw blue it was to late the dog was in attack mode got his leg ..They had the dog 2 years by then never one time were they mean to the dog in any way, even tryed to take it to dog classes ** it attacked another dog** I
Another a friend got a puppy rot from the paper it started to show mean things from the start they also took it to puppy classes .. by 11 months old it had bit a child an they put the dog to sleep .. I just feel to many bad people have bred these dogs into the blood making bad dogs it really takes a strong dog trainer to teach the right habbits and I feel just everyday people should not own them kinds of dogs!!
Dogs temperments can not be bred into them. Their physical attributes can but it's all in how you raise the dog. Make sure you do a lot of research on dog training so that you get a good start with your new puppy. Keep in mind that exercise is 50% of the solution to solving and preventing behavioral problems, dicipline is 25%, and rewarding and praise is 25% in this order.
Both genetics and how a dog is raised can determine his temperament. But with pit bulls, they have been bred from the beginning to be very friendly with humans. I know a lot of people don't realize this. The dog fighters didn't want to get bit while breaking up a fight, so they purposly bred pit bulls to be friendly toward humans, and aggressive toward other dogs. And the aggression toward other dogs can sometimes be a problem. So if you do adopt a pit bull puppy you just have to socialize him very well from a very early age. You will want him to meet as many new dogs and people as you can, and make sure they are All Positive experiences. I read somewhere that you want your pit bull puppy to meet 100 dogs and people in his first 100 days. And getting your puppy to obedience class is a good idea, it will help teach him basic manners, and help socialize him. And you can do a lot of other research on how to raise pit bulls from good books, and good websites. I researched pit bulls for many years before I decided to adopt one.
I adopted my pit bull from the shelter and she is the best dog I could ever ask for. She is friendly toward children and strangers. She just wants to sit at your feet and get pet. And she gets along great with my two cats. And she loves other dogs. Her best friend dog is a big male pit bull named Harley. Those too can play for hours, running, swimming, chasing the ball. I would not ever consider my dog dangerous. Just be sure to do a lot of research on the breed before you decide it is right for you. Good Luck, I am so glad you are going to adopt!
I own a staffi/rotti mix and we got him as a puppy. I love all the breeds listed as "bad" but I personally would hesitate to get one that is not a puppy because you don't know it's background or the parents. If you can get a pup from the spca i'd say do it. Other wise I'd be a little leary, unless they can provide you with plenty of background info.
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It's both. Bad temperament can be from bad genetics - that's why a good breeder only breeds dogs with stable temperaments. But it's also the way a dog is raised - without proper socialization, training, or from abuse, a good dog can be turned aggressive. When you adopt from a shelter. you just don't know what you're getting because you can't see the dog's parents, you don't know what problems it has, you don't know why it was turned into the shelter. If you're dog savvy, you can make some kind of determination by spending some time with the dog before adopting.
i have seen both. good and bad.. if you take on this breed be prepared because you dont know of its previous life. but if you are careful, loving, and have the time, training can be very easy. they are realy really smart dogs, when properly taken care of... lots and lots of training tho. good for you!!
Combination of both.
Boxers don't really have a bad rep, they usually friendly-playful type of dogs. Would recommend you adopt one of these if it is your first dog. Pitbulls, Rotts, Dobermans have received this reputation for being fighting dogs and guard dogs. The problem lies with not only irresponsible breeders but also irresponsible owners. But all these dogs are and can be loving - any dog small or large can have a bad attitude and dangerous. Backyard breeders don't breed for tempermant and bettering of the breed - they are in it for the money. Irresponsible owners abuse and neglect their dogs. I'm glad you are going to adopt instead of purchase to help the pet population.
Well the dog would bark if the doorbell rang and sometimes,(if the owner is bad) be territorial but only a little, If taught properly.
You probably will get a little mean from genes.
The answer is both but mostly from owners.
Behaviour is 50% nature, and 50% nurture. Select well for what you want, raise and rear it toward that goal - and if the choices you made were correct, you'll have what you want.
To little time is spent on the ruthless selection of a pup. Even less is spent in the proper raising and training. What gets in the way? Typically, the owner's emotions.
Some breeds do have aggressive behaviors but in my opinion ( and I have kept such breeds) it is as you say if they are brought up right and with a lot if affection but disciplined without aggression they will be like any other pooches- An animal;s environment speaks volumes
If an owner ties up the dog as a puppy, teases him while eating , and shouts orders , this pup or any other will feel threatened then his temper will be tempered with and he will grow into a vicious dog.
Go ahead and get your pooch and give it a good loving home- Just make sure that you lavish enough love and time and you will not regret
I totally understand where you are coming from! I now have a 2 year old boxer but eventually i do want to adopt a pit bull from a shelter for the EXACT same reasons.
One mistake that i did do with my boxer was i dont think he was socialized enough as a puppy where it was winter time when i got him and boxers dont like the cold or extreme ht. Unfortenetly he's very nervous around males in particular and loud noises. Other then that a great dog.
Also i would recomend getting him fixed asap exspeshally where they have the tendasies to be more dominat. Although a shelter will fix them for you anyway.
Ive done a lot of research on pits and called my spca to ask q. Its manditory with that type of breed that you take them to obiedeice and they pass. Thats how it is here not sure where you are at. But even if not i think it's a wise idea where they're a stronger dominant breed. SOCIALZE them as much as possible and from day one do not let the dog think he's the boss. I know he's a cute puppy and you dont want to be mean but make sure you disipline them at every moment nessessary. Im not saying hit them god no. But use your voice, eye contact anything that it takes to let the dog know you're the boss.
good luck! i love pits no matter what ppl say or how certain places ban them! thats something else to consider they are being ban around the world so u might want to look into that
Excellent question and one that I have been trying to address here for a while. I am a firm believer that everyone and everything sentient on this planet is made up of genetics and environment. The genetics you were handed by your ancestors will have the most influence on your future behavior, health, growth, etc. The environment will shape your genetic material, but, will not change it, IE, put something in or take something out. People here will not accept that notion and the majority will ignore genetics and tell you that how you raise a dog will be the determining factor of his future behavior. That is not true. One of the reasons breeders do medical tests on their dogs is because they understand that genetic factors will come into play when they breed these dogs. A dog with bad hips will most likely produce dogs with bad hips and a dog with bad temperament will produce the same. If genetics were also not a factor I could, conceivably take a Yorkie and train it for police work, size not withstanding. No, genetics is what determines most things in the outcome of a dog in the end. Hope I have helped.
I feel it is both .. I can tell you a good friend of mine got a pitbull puppy they are great sweet kind people ..Never yell or mean take care of mother who is 95 an a brother who is mentally disabled and about a year little older the dog started to show signs of aggression ..Little at first to other dogs ,then my husband can over and walked into the house as he has done a mill times before an the dog attacked got his arm .. The next was the owner gave him a bite of toast the dog didnt pick it up he thought he didnt want it so he went to pick it up the dog attacked lost a finger an 40 stiches.. another he was walking to the kitchen at night to get a drink the dog came around the corner when he turned an saw blue it was to late the dog was in attack mode got his leg ..They had the dog 2 years by then never one time were they mean to the dog in any way, even tryed to take it to dog classes ** it attacked another dog** I
Another a friend got a puppy rot from the paper it started to show mean things from the start they also took it to puppy classes .. by 11 months old it had bit a child an they put the dog to sleep .. I just feel to many bad people have bred these dogs into the blood making bad dogs it really takes a strong dog trainer to teach the right habbits and I feel just everyday people should not own them kinds of dogs!!
Dogs temperments can not be bred into them. Their physical attributes can but it's all in how you raise the dog. Make sure you do a lot of research on dog training so that you get a good start with your new puppy. Keep in mind that exercise is 50% of the solution to solving and preventing behavioral problems, dicipline is 25%, and rewarding and praise is 25% in this order.
Both genetics and how a dog is raised can determine his temperament. But with pit bulls, they have been bred from the beginning to be very friendly with humans. I know a lot of people don't realize this. The dog fighters didn't want to get bit while breaking up a fight, so they purposly bred pit bulls to be friendly toward humans, and aggressive toward other dogs. And the aggression toward other dogs can sometimes be a problem. So if you do adopt a pit bull puppy you just have to socialize him very well from a very early age. You will want him to meet as many new dogs and people as you can, and make sure they are All Positive experiences. I read somewhere that you want your pit bull puppy to meet 100 dogs and people in his first 100 days. And getting your puppy to obedience class is a good idea, it will help teach him basic manners, and help socialize him. And you can do a lot of other research on how to raise pit bulls from good books, and good websites. I researched pit bulls for many years before I decided to adopt one.
I adopted my pit bull from the shelter and she is the best dog I could ever ask for. She is friendly toward children and strangers. She just wants to sit at your feet and get pet. And she gets along great with my two cats. And she loves other dogs. Her best friend dog is a big male pit bull named Harley. Those too can play for hours, running, swimming, chasing the ball. I would not ever consider my dog dangerous. Just be sure to do a lot of research on the breed before you decide it is right for you. Good Luck, I am so glad you are going to adopt!
I own a staffi/rotti mix and we got him as a puppy. I love all the breeds listed as "bad" but I personally would hesitate to get one that is not a puppy because you don't know it's background or the parents. If you can get a pup from the spca i'd say do it. Other wise I'd be a little leary, unless they can provide you with plenty of background info.
General dog question.?
its late, and i am very tired...and i just wanted to know this before i go to bed.i just wanted to know what the lowest temperature for a dog to stay in a dog house is? i will get one very soon, and North Dakota has very cold winters. so i think the dog will have to stay inside for most of the time during the winter correct? since it gets so cold. it'd be great if someone could find actual websites with facts. thanks so much!
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You might consider a husky or Great Pyrenees. Saint Bernards and Bernese Mountain dogs also do well in weather extremes. With the double coated breeds, they just need sufficient shelter to stay comfortable.
Yes I would keep it inside.I don't understand why people get dogs just to leave them in there backyard or tied to a chain anyways. Whats the point?
I think the best person to answer that question would be your vet or ASPCA
A dog is a family pet. Why leave him/her outside?
It depends on the breed... an alaskan breed like a Husky or Malamute may be fine in subzero weather with a good doghouse, but a German Shorthair would not. You can get heaters for doghouses too. One thing many people forget is that the water bowl will freeze in the winter, too. You may need a heater for that too.
Even though Danes are a large breed, personality-wise, they aren't really suited to an outdoor life. They are very people-oriented, like to cuddle, and can get stressed out easily. Even though they're big, they're kinda sensitive. Their slender build and short haircoat don't give much protection from the elements. Very nice dogs, but they generally do better as house dogs.
are you the same person looking for a dane? if you are then you don't need a dog house you need a large kennel inside. any temp below freezing is not only dangerous, but the wind chills in north dakota can bring the temp way down, very fast. plus summers are hot too. a dane is not equipped to handle these extreme temps as an outside dog. plus danes in general are not meant to be strickly outside. they need to be part of the family. if you are not prepared for this, you may need to consider a different breed of dog that you are able to properly care for.
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/winter2.ht...
http://petcare.suite101.com/article.cfm/...
Watchdog + Outside = What exactly is the dog watching outside? Your stuff is inside. Unless you planned on bringing all of your things out to the yard for the dog to watch.
If your husband is allergic and you want a large dog get a standard poodle they are less allergy aggravating. Then the dog can stay inside during the winter. AND you can keeps it's coat longer so it will be warmer when it is outside.
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You might consider a husky or Great Pyrenees. Saint Bernards and Bernese Mountain dogs also do well in weather extremes. With the double coated breeds, they just need sufficient shelter to stay comfortable.
Yes I would keep it inside.I don't understand why people get dogs just to leave them in there backyard or tied to a chain anyways. Whats the point?
I think the best person to answer that question would be your vet or ASPCA
A dog is a family pet. Why leave him/her outside?
It depends on the breed... an alaskan breed like a Husky or Malamute may be fine in subzero weather with a good doghouse, but a German Shorthair would not. You can get heaters for doghouses too. One thing many people forget is that the water bowl will freeze in the winter, too. You may need a heater for that too.
Even though Danes are a large breed, personality-wise, they aren't really suited to an outdoor life. They are very people-oriented, like to cuddle, and can get stressed out easily. Even though they're big, they're kinda sensitive. Their slender build and short haircoat don't give much protection from the elements. Very nice dogs, but they generally do better as house dogs.
are you the same person looking for a dane? if you are then you don't need a dog house you need a large kennel inside. any temp below freezing is not only dangerous, but the wind chills in north dakota can bring the temp way down, very fast. plus summers are hot too. a dane is not equipped to handle these extreme temps as an outside dog. plus danes in general are not meant to be strickly outside. they need to be part of the family. if you are not prepared for this, you may need to consider a different breed of dog that you are able to properly care for.
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/winter2.ht...
http://petcare.suite101.com/article.cfm/...
Watchdog + Outside = What exactly is the dog watching outside? Your stuff is inside. Unless you planned on bringing all of your things out to the yard for the dog to watch.
If your husband is allergic and you want a large dog get a standard poodle they are less allergy aggravating. Then the dog can stay inside during the winter. AND you can keeps it's coat longer so it will be warmer when it is outside.
Gay Puppy?
I got my first american pit bull puppy, but his tail curves like I seen what they call gay tails. Will he grow out of it? or will he still have a gay tail?
Its my first pup, so I don't know if all pups are born with gay looking tails or what..
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You are right that the name for a curled tail that isn't supposed to be curled is called a "gay tail" in some breeds. It is NOT a reference to sexual preference, so grow up folks! How old is your pup? Pups tend to carry tails higher and more curled as pups, but not to an extreme. By 12-14 weeks, you should see it straightening if it is going to.
is a "show" fault, it will not grow out of it.
are you sure he isn't just carrying it high? how old is he?
a lot of puppies who's tails are naturally straight later have tails that curl when they are young. personally i don't see what it would matter. unless you plan on showing him. all you can do is wait and see what happens.
omg its not really gay, many pitbulls do that, esspecially when they're on guard and on alert.
The gay tail means "different" or "odd" tail. It has nothing to do sexuality. Every dog is odd in the own way. No humans are the same, same as dogs. He probably won't grow out of it.
well first i dont think your dogs gay but thats what you think.
lots of dog tails curl ha that sounds weird but any ways just bc his tail is curled doesnt mean hes gay or whatever
Its my first pup, so I don't know if all pups are born with gay looking tails or what..
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You are right that the name for a curled tail that isn't supposed to be curled is called a "gay tail" in some breeds. It is NOT a reference to sexual preference, so grow up folks! How old is your pup? Pups tend to carry tails higher and more curled as pups, but not to an extreme. By 12-14 weeks, you should see it straightening if it is going to.
is a "show" fault, it will not grow out of it.
are you sure he isn't just carrying it high? how old is he?
a lot of puppies who's tails are naturally straight later have tails that curl when they are young. personally i don't see what it would matter. unless you plan on showing him. all you can do is wait and see what happens.
omg its not really gay, many pitbulls do that, esspecially when they're on guard and on alert.
The gay tail means "different" or "odd" tail. It has nothing to do sexuality. Every dog is odd in the own way. No humans are the same, same as dogs. He probably won't grow out of it.
well first i dont think your dogs gay but thats what you think.
lots of dog tails curl ha that sounds weird but any ways just bc his tail is curled doesnt mean hes gay or whatever
Gave my dog a clove of garlic... is it going to die?
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Of course not
Consult a veterinarian immiediately.
Never feed your dog anything but dog food. Just to be on the safe side for future reference.
no, not at all.
No. Many people feed their dogs garlic to repel fleas. A LOT of garlic will cause intestinal irritations/diarrhea. But one clove shouldn't hurt her. Unless she has a particular allergy to it.
According to: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
Onion and Garlic contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
Nope, give your dog a couple of Nestle crunch bars.
NO it's not going to die. It's mouth may be on fire for awhile. But it will be fine.
No. but he might smell for a bit. He wont have a flea problem either.
No it won't die. Garlic is a good flea repellent. Give doggy a clove a day. One clove a day keeps the fleas away!
No. I wouldn't worry about these things at all. It's in most dog foods anyway.
If you ate a clove of garlic, would you die? No.
of course not! Garlic is good for everybody, including dogs. Why did you give him garlic and then ask if he is going to die, are you experimenting or it was an accident?
No, but it'll have bad breath for a while..garlic is not toxic to dogs and some actually recommend it for a repellent.
I don't think so Garlic is bad for dogs but in big amount one clove is not going to kill hem just make sure you give your dog a lot of water and he will be fine, don't worry, just don't do it again, anyways why did you do it knowing that is bad??
I don't think so, but he's sure gonna have bad breath for a while.
TX mom
Only if he's a vampdog.
He'll be fine. Garlic won't hurt him.
Let me get this straight - you gave your dog something WITHOUT KNOWING whether it could harm your dog or not?
Next.
NO
No, and it may be actually good for him.
A pound of it would be harmful.
Why do people give there dog something, then turn around and then ask if it was ok... Maybe find out if something is ok before you do it, sorry to seem like a B@@@h but it is true...
Nope. Garlic is save for dogs. Just gives em baad breath. Dont worry abt it.
Oh my GOSH NO!! (Google pet poison) ~~~~ BUT GARLIC is so GREAT for the HUMAN BODY---unless your dog is less than 2 lbs --He/She should be fine!!! Really!!
Used to study with veterinarian @ MSU!!
Double-check-~~~HOWEVER ~~~~ I am certain you're all going to be fine FINE!! :)D
Roof!! PAWS UP HUH?
Truly--I love dogs would NEVER LIE@@@@ :)D
No, but it's not a good idea.. Garlic must be heated in order for it to release those properties that are helpful and healthy.. A clove of garlic does nothing but scare away vampires.. Also it's not healthy for your dog.
Garlic鈥檚 close relative, the onion, is actually the food that presents the highest risk of toxicity from thiosulphate. A single generous serving of onion can cause hemolytic anemia in a dog.
However, whether garlic contains enough thiosulphate and can be fed in high enough amounts to harm dogs is a matter of much controversy.
it was dead the moment it was plucked.
they say to only give a dog, dog food. but there is nothing wrong with one mess up. dogs will eat almost anything that appears to be food, my dog has eaten flowers off a plant and is still living. so don't feel bad the dog will live.
Are you trying to give things to your dog to cause it to die?
as long as you didnt force the dog to eat it
it should be ok
some people put garlic powder in the dogs food
supposedly to keep ticks at bay
i tried eating garlic to keep mosquitoes away from me
im sure it had the opposite effect,i was swarmed with the things,all it did was keep people away from me instead
He won't die but garlic is not good for dogs. It is not as toxic as onions, but it does cause red blood cell destruction.
http://www.petalia.com.au/templates/stor...
No not at all! He will just have bad breath! That is if you don't like garlic! I occasionally give my dog leftovers with garlic.
i dont think so..
but to make sure
call you local petstore and ask the person there.
they will let you know.
just call incase.
Gassy dogs?
my dog is beginning to fart and burp alot shes only 6 months old
what can i do to prevent this?
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Stop feeding it gassy ****
Change your dog food..cheap dog food gives dogs gas bad.
Crappy dog food.. worms..
Ask your vet but I say rom experience she needs a different food. Try dry food for digestive problems. Hills is a good brand ask in the pet store PETCO.
MP
I don't think anything other then letting the vet know. I had a dog his name was Rocky, and everytime he would fart he'd look around like at the other people around him as if it was them instead of him. Dogs don't realize when they fart they are in shock themselves. My dog was funny though he would fart and look at my kids like they did it; then he would smell it and run away and go to the other room; when all along he was running away from his own fart. Also he would bark when he would fart to cover up the fart. As if it didn't smell how funny
I think that I a lot has to do with the dog food. Look at the ingredients in her food. Does it have the AAFCO seal on it? But no matter what you feed, some dogs just eat like they have NEVER seen food before. What I did is put a tennis ball in the food dish to slow down her eating and no more gassy dog.
Your dog may have something called Giardia. It is a worm. My dog had it and had gas all of the time. You should take your dog to the vet and let them test him/her for this.
what can i do to prevent this?
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Stop feeding it gassy ****
Change your dog food..cheap dog food gives dogs gas bad.
Crappy dog food.. worms..
Ask your vet but I say rom experience she needs a different food. Try dry food for digestive problems. Hills is a good brand ask in the pet store PETCO.
MP
I don't think anything other then letting the vet know. I had a dog his name was Rocky, and everytime he would fart he'd look around like at the other people around him as if it was them instead of him. Dogs don't realize when they fart they are in shock themselves. My dog was funny though he would fart and look at my kids like they did it; then he would smell it and run away and go to the other room; when all along he was running away from his own fart. Also he would bark when he would fart to cover up the fart. As if it didn't smell how funny
I think that I a lot has to do with the dog food. Look at the ingredients in her food. Does it have the AAFCO seal on it? But no matter what you feed, some dogs just eat like they have NEVER seen food before. What I did is put a tennis ball in the food dish to slow down her eating and no more gassy dog.
Your dog may have something called Giardia. It is a worm. My dog had it and had gas all of the time. You should take your dog to the vet and let them test him/her for this.
Fur question?
i have a 5 month old bichon pup, obviously very fluffy although it's still his puppy coat. And he gets hot. My friend has dog clippers and has just practically shaved his yorkie to cool him down. He says that I should do the same and it is cruel not to, but his yorkie looks horrible now! like a little rat! and I like my baby all fluffy, but am I being cruel or should I do the same?
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you are not being cruel i have shih zus and i clip then 8 times a year,in this weather its to hot for them,its like us wearing a fur coat in the middle of summer.
my dogs are walked a lot so it pays me to keep there coats short,i also have dog coats in case the weather turns cold or rains,
just be aware if our puppy has never seen clippers he may be scared do it gently even if it means over a couple of days,if you scare your dog clipping in he future will be difficult.
i have been clipping dogs for 15 years and ,its the best way to keep them cool his time of year
Leave the coat if you want to.. It's there to protect the dog from the sun, the heat and the cold.. As long as your dog can get out of the sun, into shade, and gets plenty of clean fresh water, you don't have to shave the dog down to keep him cool.
No leave your pup the way it is. It's a misconception that if you shave the dog it makes them cooler. The fur is a insulation to help keep the dog cool too.
Don't shave your pup. Just keep it as cool as possible and make sure she has plenty of water. You can put a few ice cubes in the water too. Use a fan to keep keep the pup cooler too.
If you shave your puppy, not only will he look strange, but you'd need to protect him very carefully or he'll get a painful sunburn. Dogs have their coats to protect them from heat and cold. I think you're absolutely right not to shave your puppy.
There are millions of fluffy dogs all having to put up with the heat it isn't cruel and it's up to you and a bichon wouldn't look very nice without all their fluffy fur it is your decision and don't let anyone else deceied for you! Good luck.
First of all, don't let your friend near your dog with clippers. He doesn't know how to do it right if his dog looks like a rat.
Next, keep in mind that dogs fur was created to keep the dog cool in summer and warm in winter, and to protect the skin. Your friends dog, if clipped too close can sunburn and be hurt by that. Quite often the layers of fur are different to provide cooling in summer. My great pyrenees have a LOT more fur than your cute little bichon. Their fur grows in separate layers that have different properties and enable air flow through the outer layers to cool them in summer.
The way to keep your dog comfortable is to groom him regularly... with a slicker brush, a rake and use a comb to clean the fur out of the slicker. This pulls out the excess hair without exposing the skin and prevents matting and hot spots.
Next winter your pup will grow a winter coat underneath to keep it warm, and next spring you'll need to brush and comb regularly to remove the winter coat.
If you wish to clip... you either go to a groomer and say "leave 2" fur all over" - or you get a clipper with a large head so you leave at least that much. While the groomer costs $$, you won't have a dog that looks like a rat.
If your dog is hot, give him plenty of water and perhaps a kiddie pool to swim in. Shaving him is a bad way to go and doesn't do much since dogs don't have sweat glands. He'll just get a bad sunburn, which will make him feel even worse.
Dogs dont have fur..they have a coat..like the person above me pointed out.
dont shave your dog..its idiotic..they dont have sweat glands.
Your friend is stupid.
I wouldn't advise cutting your dogs hair until after its first year. I clipped my yorkies back when he was about three months old because he had something stuck in the fur and his hair has never grown back in that spot! Dogs like Bichon's are meant to have that kind of ' cotton wool ' coat and any dog will cool itself down by panting if its hot. Its fine to clip it once its over a year, i did with my Bichon some years back and actually kept his coat shorter than it should be because it made him lool like a puppy again and was easier to manage. if your pup gets too hot when you are out and about, wet its coat with tepid water or put a wet cotton t-shirt across its back ( my dogs love that! )
Take your Bichon to the groomer and have him tidied up. In that way he will still look like a Bichon and will have got rid of any unnecessary coat.
Don't let your friend anywhere near him. If this is his first grooming experience he needs an experienced groomer to coax him through it gently yet firmly. If he becomes stressed or frightened whilst being groomed at this age then he will hate each subsequent grooming for the rest of his life.
No dont shave it, not only will it look horrible it'll probably itch like buggery when it grows back. Bichons are not designed nor used to being clipped right off (nor are Yorkies come to mention it although they can be clipped shortish)
Best way to cool your dog down is soak him in water if he's really hot. A Bichon has a completely different coat to a Yorkie anyway, very light and as you say 'fluffy' plenty of air will get to the skin. With a Yorkie the coat lies flat and covers the skin but again the best way to cool a dog down, no matter what the breed is, is to soak him/her.
Animals, including pet dogs, have coats for a reason. It keeps them warm in winter and it keeps them cool in summer. Obviously animals get hot, just like humans, they feel hot and cold when the temperature changes. Just make sure he doesn't stay out in the sun, if hes in the house and its very hot, sponge him down with a moist towel, make sure you have a water bowl down always so he has access to water so he doesnt get dehydrated and it the house is really hot with sun streaming through, close the blinds. It is so important if he is in the garden, make sure he's not out when its very hot. Dogs can get heatstroke, and if someone is foolish enough to shave their pets, apart from sunburn, what about the cancer danger! I've had Yorkies for 40 years and would never shave their coats, but I did have a paddling pool in the garden for them!
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you are not being cruel i have shih zus and i clip then 8 times a year,in this weather its to hot for them,its like us wearing a fur coat in the middle of summer.
my dogs are walked a lot so it pays me to keep there coats short,i also have dog coats in case the weather turns cold or rains,
just be aware if our puppy has never seen clippers he may be scared do it gently even if it means over a couple of days,if you scare your dog clipping in he future will be difficult.
i have been clipping dogs for 15 years and ,its the best way to keep them cool his time of year
Leave the coat if you want to.. It's there to protect the dog from the sun, the heat and the cold.. As long as your dog can get out of the sun, into shade, and gets plenty of clean fresh water, you don't have to shave the dog down to keep him cool.
No leave your pup the way it is. It's a misconception that if you shave the dog it makes them cooler. The fur is a insulation to help keep the dog cool too.
Don't shave your pup. Just keep it as cool as possible and make sure she has plenty of water. You can put a few ice cubes in the water too. Use a fan to keep keep the pup cooler too.
If you shave your puppy, not only will he look strange, but you'd need to protect him very carefully or he'll get a painful sunburn. Dogs have their coats to protect them from heat and cold. I think you're absolutely right not to shave your puppy.
There are millions of fluffy dogs all having to put up with the heat it isn't cruel and it's up to you and a bichon wouldn't look very nice without all their fluffy fur it is your decision and don't let anyone else deceied for you! Good luck.
First of all, don't let your friend near your dog with clippers. He doesn't know how to do it right if his dog looks like a rat.
Next, keep in mind that dogs fur was created to keep the dog cool in summer and warm in winter, and to protect the skin. Your friends dog, if clipped too close can sunburn and be hurt by that. Quite often the layers of fur are different to provide cooling in summer. My great pyrenees have a LOT more fur than your cute little bichon. Their fur grows in separate layers that have different properties and enable air flow through the outer layers to cool them in summer.
The way to keep your dog comfortable is to groom him regularly... with a slicker brush, a rake and use a comb to clean the fur out of the slicker. This pulls out the excess hair without exposing the skin and prevents matting and hot spots.
Next winter your pup will grow a winter coat underneath to keep it warm, and next spring you'll need to brush and comb regularly to remove the winter coat.
If you wish to clip... you either go to a groomer and say "leave 2" fur all over" - or you get a clipper with a large head so you leave at least that much. While the groomer costs $$, you won't have a dog that looks like a rat.
If your dog is hot, give him plenty of water and perhaps a kiddie pool to swim in. Shaving him is a bad way to go and doesn't do much since dogs don't have sweat glands. He'll just get a bad sunburn, which will make him feel even worse.
Dogs dont have fur..they have a coat..like the person above me pointed out.
dont shave your dog..its idiotic..they dont have sweat glands.
Your friend is stupid.
I wouldn't advise cutting your dogs hair until after its first year. I clipped my yorkies back when he was about three months old because he had something stuck in the fur and his hair has never grown back in that spot! Dogs like Bichon's are meant to have that kind of ' cotton wool ' coat and any dog will cool itself down by panting if its hot. Its fine to clip it once its over a year, i did with my Bichon some years back and actually kept his coat shorter than it should be because it made him lool like a puppy again and was easier to manage. if your pup gets too hot when you are out and about, wet its coat with tepid water or put a wet cotton t-shirt across its back ( my dogs love that! )
Take your Bichon to the groomer and have him tidied up. In that way he will still look like a Bichon and will have got rid of any unnecessary coat.
Don't let your friend anywhere near him. If this is his first grooming experience he needs an experienced groomer to coax him through it gently yet firmly. If he becomes stressed or frightened whilst being groomed at this age then he will hate each subsequent grooming for the rest of his life.
No dont shave it, not only will it look horrible it'll probably itch like buggery when it grows back. Bichons are not designed nor used to being clipped right off (nor are Yorkies come to mention it although they can be clipped shortish)
Best way to cool your dog down is soak him in water if he's really hot. A Bichon has a completely different coat to a Yorkie anyway, very light and as you say 'fluffy' plenty of air will get to the skin. With a Yorkie the coat lies flat and covers the skin but again the best way to cool a dog down, no matter what the breed is, is to soak him/her.
Animals, including pet dogs, have coats for a reason. It keeps them warm in winter and it keeps them cool in summer. Obviously animals get hot, just like humans, they feel hot and cold when the temperature changes. Just make sure he doesn't stay out in the sun, if hes in the house and its very hot, sponge him down with a moist towel, make sure you have a water bowl down always so he has access to water so he doesnt get dehydrated and it the house is really hot with sun streaming through, close the blinds. It is so important if he is in the garden, make sure he's not out when its very hot. Dogs can get heatstroke, and if someone is foolish enough to shave their pets, apart from sunburn, what about the cancer danger! I've had Yorkies for 40 years and would never shave their coats, but I did have a paddling pool in the garden for them!
Funny, a 13 year old girl asks one of the most intelligent questions here? She is actively and responsibly?
doing her homework on Shelties BEFORE she gets a puppy! Gee, grown ups.you should take a lesson from her!
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I think I missed something.
Or at least the questions.but I agree that it would be REALLY nice if everyone understood what the committment was when adopting a dog.
Time and time again do I see IDIOTS who get dogs and then treat them like crap...leaving them outside when it is 105 degrees or even snowing, not feeding them properally, not getting their shots and a yearly check-up. It is a disgrace.
Makes me sick that people get animals and then forget that they need attention, love and caring.
Good for her... a link to the question would be nice..
Haha, I was 11 when I started to research Papillons. Now I'm 13, and finally got one, my dream =) Don't underestimate us kids, lol!
I love it when people are responsible and actually treat getting a dog as a responsibility and not a "fun new toy!"
You wouldn't just rush out and adopt a baby, so why do it with a dog?? They are almost as much responsibility.
There is the odd teenager that actually has good sense and a sense of responsibility. Thank goodness, that's where our junior handlers come from.
Most of them just make me dispair for the future..but then, a lot of "adults" make me feel that way too.
Haha! Never underestimate some of us! XD
Yeah, I mean, I hate when kids just think of the dog as a toy, and then tire of it after a while. It's good to see some of us these days doing some homework beforehand! :D
heh. I see responsible kids from time to time, but its a rarity. Kind of funny how most people without a passion for dogs can ask some of the most evident questions, tells you how much 'homework' the person does before getting a pup. But personally I would never sell a pup outright to a child, co-ownership would be the only thought running through my mind. Again though, I have seen some pretty petty idiotic 'adults' if you will.
No one ever said adults were smart. Age does not necessarily = Wisdom. Good for her researching the breed, it ticks me off to see owners who had no idea what they were getting themselves into when they bought a specific breed of dog and the poor thing ends up in a shelter.
I unfortunately did it backwards because I wasn't planning on keeping the dog for myself she was for my father's family, so I got the dog before knowing anything about the breed. However, it did not stop me from researching everything I could get my hands on regarding the breed so I knew what I was in for and that included every training manual and information I could find on the Internet. She ended up staying with me and today she is a happy, healthy and well behaved Weimaraner because I took the time to research, learn and train. If I got another dog you'd be darn sure I would research the breed before I brought it home.
Good for all the young kids today to know what they are getting themselves into before it's too late. A dog is for life not until you don't want to play with it anymore.
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I think I missed something.
Or at least the questions.but I agree that it would be REALLY nice if everyone understood what the committment was when adopting a dog.
Time and time again do I see IDIOTS who get dogs and then treat them like crap...leaving them outside when it is 105 degrees or even snowing, not feeding them properally, not getting their shots and a yearly check-up. It is a disgrace.
Makes me sick that people get animals and then forget that they need attention, love and caring.
Good for her... a link to the question would be nice..
Haha, I was 11 when I started to research Papillons. Now I'm 13, and finally got one, my dream =) Don't underestimate us kids, lol!
I love it when people are responsible and actually treat getting a dog as a responsibility and not a "fun new toy!"
You wouldn't just rush out and adopt a baby, so why do it with a dog?? They are almost as much responsibility.
There is the odd teenager that actually has good sense and a sense of responsibility. Thank goodness, that's where our junior handlers come from.
Most of them just make me dispair for the future..but then, a lot of "adults" make me feel that way too.
Haha! Never underestimate some of us! XD
Yeah, I mean, I hate when kids just think of the dog as a toy, and then tire of it after a while. It's good to see some of us these days doing some homework beforehand! :D
heh. I see responsible kids from time to time, but its a rarity. Kind of funny how most people without a passion for dogs can ask some of the most evident questions, tells you how much 'homework' the person does before getting a pup. But personally I would never sell a pup outright to a child, co-ownership would be the only thought running through my mind. Again though, I have seen some pretty petty idiotic 'adults' if you will.
No one ever said adults were smart. Age does not necessarily = Wisdom. Good for her researching the breed, it ticks me off to see owners who had no idea what they were getting themselves into when they bought a specific breed of dog and the poor thing ends up in a shelter.
I unfortunately did it backwards because I wasn't planning on keeping the dog for myself she was for my father's family, so I got the dog before knowing anything about the breed. However, it did not stop me from researching everything I could get my hands on regarding the breed so I knew what I was in for and that included every training manual and information I could find on the Internet. She ended up staying with me and today she is a happy, healthy and well behaved Weimaraner because I took the time to research, learn and train. If I got another dog you'd be darn sure I would research the breed before I brought it home.
Good for all the young kids today to know what they are getting themselves into before it's too late. A dog is for life not until you don't want to play with it anymore.
Funniest thing to do with ur dogs?
when she is laying/sittin shake her front paws and say shake then give her a treat do this a couple of times then let her do it on her own with a treat its soo funny lmfao
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when my dog is laying on his back i say high five and he does it.
also act like a dog with them and kind of playfight gently.thats pretty funn as well
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when my dog is laying on his back i say high five and he does it.
also act like a dog with them and kind of playfight gently.thats pretty funn as well
Full service groom for a Bichon Frise?
How much would a full service groom for a bichon frise cost at Petsmart?
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if its a size of a shihtzu 47.00
Call your local Petsmart and ask. It depends on what you want-a bath, a haircut, a shave, ETC.
At mine it is $35.00 I am sure the price varies from area to area.
Ours does have quite a turnover in staff, and I have seen a few pretty awful groom jobs there!
(sadly, I have to take the in-laws Bichon there monthly.)
When I groomed dogs years ago it was $18. But that was way back when God was just a teenager. LOL!
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if its a size of a shihtzu 47.00
Call your local Petsmart and ask. It depends on what you want-a bath, a haircut, a shave, ETC.
At mine it is $35.00 I am sure the price varies from area to area.
Ours does have quite a turnover in staff, and I have seen a few pretty awful groom jobs there!
(sadly, I have to take the in-laws Bichon there monthly.)
When I groomed dogs years ago it was $18. But that was way back when God was just a teenager. LOL!
Full Grown Westie - Runt Of The Litter?
I am thinking about buying a west highland white terrier. He is VERY small. He is about 3/4 the size of all the others in the litter. How big will he gets?
In pounds/ legnth?
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How big are his parents? That's your best bet at knowing how big he'll get. Westies are adorable little things, though, no matter how big they get (IMO).
They're supposed to get to only 22 lbs. max, 12" high at the withers.
way too big for a purse.
Westies can grow up to about 30 lbs. There's no telling if the little dog might grow to normal size. But he will probably be just a little smaller than the others in the end. Maybe 23-25 lbs.
In pounds/ legnth?
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How big are his parents? That's your best bet at knowing how big he'll get. Westies are adorable little things, though, no matter how big they get (IMO).
They're supposed to get to only 22 lbs. max, 12" high at the withers.
way too big for a purse.
Westies can grow up to about 30 lbs. There's no telling if the little dog might grow to normal size. But he will probably be just a little smaller than the others in the end. Maybe 23-25 lbs.
Fruit and veg with puppies 8 weeks old?
i have just picked loads of runner beans from my garden is it ok to give some to my puppy she is a stff and eight weeks old
and potatoes
apple
beetroot
blackberries
and any other you think is ok acept carrots cause i know that one
be nice i am only 11
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Go to this website...it lists all the fruits and vegetables that a dog should NOT have because it could harm your dog. A good idea would be to print it off and keep it on the fridge as a quick reference whenever you are thinking about giving your dog a snack of fruit or vegetable. All fruits and vegetables should be given to a dog in moderate as too much could give the dog an upset tummy. Good Luck!
http://www.acreaturecomfort.com/toxic.ht...
It's absolutely fine to feed dogs fruits and veggies. My grandma's dogs eat her tomatoes and beans right off of the vine! And it is ok to give dogs carrots.
i would prefer to give all that lovely veg you have to my guinea pig :)
A tiny bit of apple, carrot and blackberry is OK. white potatoes must be cooked or they are toxic to dogs.
only 11 huh you arnt supposed to be on this sight.
just let me give you a little tip NEVER i mean NEVER feed your dog GRAPES or RAISIANS it will kill your dog!!!
oh really
i'm 12
i don't think u should but i think apple's should be ok cause i gave my puppy those once and nothing happened to her.But cut them into lil peices and not to big kk??
But i don't think u should risk ur case with others.So i think carrots and apple's would be good.But try not to give to much cause then it might not ever eat the dog food again
Well I think it is ok to give veggies and fruits to a 8 week old puppy! What breed is it?? Is it cute?? Cause I love puupies!
stay away from white potato... mashed skinnless cooked sweet potato is ok.
apple is ok, but make sure you do not get the corr or seeds.. they are toxic to dogs
Beetroot is good in small amounts. must be processed or cooked.
Also, process the carrots too, the cellulose is hard to break down for dogs so they get the nutrition.
best of luck.
Hello
fruits and veggies /raw/ are great for dogs. Do not feed potatoes, as dogs can't digest them properly /raw nor cooked/, onions, grapes or tomatoes.
Carrots are great! Especially as frozen treats.
Just be careful introducing them slowly.
Your dog is still a babie :)))
Perhaps talk to someone who has experience, or your vet first.
Good luck!
My Vet says you can feed dogs Green Beans as a filler. Filler meaning the green beans are a healthy way to fill the dogs tummy up if it needs to lose weight when your cutting back on how much dog food you give it.
You just mix them up in the dog food.
i really don't know i think you might want to wait and look on the web or something i definitely know you can give her potato just cook it good before you give it to her and peel it 2. you do not want her choking on it. i know i was not a big help but i hope you puppy will grow up healthy. i have 2 dogs they are labs and my girl dog had 10 puppies so we took care of them all until they got sold.
This is a great website that gives you info on...
How and what kind of vegie's you can feed your dog.
Also some info on the meat to!
I'd avoid beans altogether. Sounds like you say you have a Staffie pup and unless you are feeding her a home cooked balanced for pup dog food, then it would be best to limit giving her anything else.
Too much of a good thing can cause diarrhea and cause her not to eat more of what she needs for a well balanced-for-canine diet. I would avoid beet/beet root too. White potatoes aren't bad but not that good for them. Sweet potatoes or yams are great for them- again, in limited portions. What is your dog's main diet?
I feed mine a kibble with no wheat, corn, no glutens, dyes or toxic preservatives. For snacks I give them apple slices (make sure no seeds!) and sometimes frozen banana slices. They love that. But only in small portions. They also like yogurt from time to time and you can buy a doggie ice-cream in some grocery stores which is called "Frosty Paws". It comes four ice-cream cups to a box and has a variety of flavors. My dogs love them all but their favorite is the "original" flavor. Stores I have found it at include: Kroger's, Randall's, Super Target. Call ahead to a large grocery store in your area and see if they have it available or if they can order it. Dogs LOVE it.
There are many good veggies and fruits for dogs, but dogs need more meat than the other.
Here is how I feed my dogs:
twice a day: Nature's Recipe Venison and Rice
Supplements: Skin Formulation 3V Caps (has omega3, Vit A, D and E in it, or Norwegian Cod Liver oil if I don't get the 3V) NutriVed for skin and coat.
Occasional RAW chicken backs without skin
Occasional frozen slices of banana or slices of apple
Occasional fresh or frozen from fresh- slightly steamed and mashed cranberries.
Sometimes sprinkle Brewer's yeast with Garlic (formulated for dogs) over their food.
They have great coats.
Never feed your dog grapes, onions, raisins or anything you are not sure about or that your dog has a reaction to that is normally okay for dogs.
If she likes blackberries, that's fine, but only give a few at a time.
I bet your dog is a very happy dog!
Contrary to some opinions of Vets that are not familiar with feeding animals a holistic diet catered to their nature, raw meat is good if right kinds.
http://www.rawdogranch.com
and potatoes
apple
beetroot
blackberries
and any other you think is ok acept carrots cause i know that one
be nice i am only 11
Answers:
Go to this website...it lists all the fruits and vegetables that a dog should NOT have because it could harm your dog. A good idea would be to print it off and keep it on the fridge as a quick reference whenever you are thinking about giving your dog a snack of fruit or vegetable. All fruits and vegetables should be given to a dog in moderate as too much could give the dog an upset tummy. Good Luck!
http://www.acreaturecomfort.com/toxic.ht...
It's absolutely fine to feed dogs fruits and veggies. My grandma's dogs eat her tomatoes and beans right off of the vine! And it is ok to give dogs carrots.
i would prefer to give all that lovely veg you have to my guinea pig :)
A tiny bit of apple, carrot and blackberry is OK. white potatoes must be cooked or they are toxic to dogs.
only 11 huh you arnt supposed to be on this sight.
just let me give you a little tip NEVER i mean NEVER feed your dog GRAPES or RAISIANS it will kill your dog!!!
oh really
i'm 12
i don't think u should but i think apple's should be ok cause i gave my puppy those once and nothing happened to her.But cut them into lil peices and not to big kk??
But i don't think u should risk ur case with others.So i think carrots and apple's would be good.But try not to give to much cause then it might not ever eat the dog food again
Well I think it is ok to give veggies and fruits to a 8 week old puppy! What breed is it?? Is it cute?? Cause I love puupies!
stay away from white potato... mashed skinnless cooked sweet potato is ok.
apple is ok, but make sure you do not get the corr or seeds.. they are toxic to dogs
Beetroot is good in small amounts. must be processed or cooked.
Also, process the carrots too, the cellulose is hard to break down for dogs so they get the nutrition.
best of luck.
Hello
fruits and veggies /raw/ are great for dogs. Do not feed potatoes, as dogs can't digest them properly /raw nor cooked/, onions, grapes or tomatoes.
Carrots are great! Especially as frozen treats.
Just be careful introducing them slowly.
Your dog is still a babie :)))
Perhaps talk to someone who has experience, or your vet first.
Good luck!
My Vet says you can feed dogs Green Beans as a filler. Filler meaning the green beans are a healthy way to fill the dogs tummy up if it needs to lose weight when your cutting back on how much dog food you give it.
You just mix them up in the dog food.
i really don't know i think you might want to wait and look on the web or something i definitely know you can give her potato just cook it good before you give it to her and peel it 2. you do not want her choking on it. i know i was not a big help but i hope you puppy will grow up healthy. i have 2 dogs they are labs and my girl dog had 10 puppies so we took care of them all until they got sold.
This is a great website that gives you info on...
How and what kind of vegie's you can feed your dog.
Also some info on the meat to!
I'd avoid beans altogether. Sounds like you say you have a Staffie pup and unless you are feeding her a home cooked balanced for pup dog food, then it would be best to limit giving her anything else.
Too much of a good thing can cause diarrhea and cause her not to eat more of what she needs for a well balanced-for-canine diet. I would avoid beet/beet root too. White potatoes aren't bad but not that good for them. Sweet potatoes or yams are great for them- again, in limited portions. What is your dog's main diet?
I feed mine a kibble with no wheat, corn, no glutens, dyes or toxic preservatives. For snacks I give them apple slices (make sure no seeds!) and sometimes frozen banana slices. They love that. But only in small portions. They also like yogurt from time to time and you can buy a doggie ice-cream in some grocery stores which is called "Frosty Paws". It comes four ice-cream cups to a box and has a variety of flavors. My dogs love them all but their favorite is the "original" flavor. Stores I have found it at include: Kroger's, Randall's, Super Target. Call ahead to a large grocery store in your area and see if they have it available or if they can order it. Dogs LOVE it.
There are many good veggies and fruits for dogs, but dogs need more meat than the other.
Here is how I feed my dogs:
twice a day: Nature's Recipe Venison and Rice
Supplements: Skin Formulation 3V Caps (has omega3, Vit A, D and E in it, or Norwegian Cod Liver oil if I don't get the 3V) NutriVed for skin and coat.
Occasional RAW chicken backs without skin
Occasional frozen slices of banana or slices of apple
Occasional fresh or frozen from fresh- slightly steamed and mashed cranberries.
Sometimes sprinkle Brewer's yeast with Garlic (formulated for dogs) over their food.
They have great coats.
Never feed your dog grapes, onions, raisins or anything you are not sure about or that your dog has a reaction to that is normally okay for dogs.
If she likes blackberries, that's fine, but only give a few at a time.
I bet your dog is a very happy dog!
Contrary to some opinions of Vets that are not familiar with feeding animals a holistic diet catered to their nature, raw meat is good if right kinds.
http://www.rawdogranch.com
Frontline? Summer vs Winter?
I treat my dogs every month all year both w/Frontline %26 Heartgard! I live in Texas and we do not experience much of the winter months ~ recently a friend of mine asked, "why do you treat your dogs all year around w/Frontline?" She stated I only had to treat them during the summer months and basically I was medicating my dogs unnecessary. Whats right?
Note: I have talked w/2 different vets and gotten 2 different points of view;
1 said since my dogs have never had flea's or ticks that treating them during the summer months would be sufficient enough, and more cost efficient and I would not be treating them unnecessarily.
The other said, the reason my dogs don't have flea's or ticks is b/c I treat them monthly and need to continue regardless of the cost? I can see pro's and con's with both...
Cost is no object ~ I want to do what is not only the best but the healthiest for my boys...
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The healthiest way is to keep treating them during every month. Fleas will kick up in nice warm weather like in april or when it's just right. I live in College Station and anyone who doesn't treat their dogs year round have flea problems and in Texas it's really risky not to with the diseases being way to commonly spread like lyme disease. My neighbor's dog became ill and died from being bitten by a tick in the park across the street.
Fleas are something for sure that aren't wanted at home so why risk having to bug bomb the house because of not keeping the treatment on them. What treater has been the best for us is K-9 Advantix= fleas ticks and mosquitos. Personally treating my dogs helps keep them healthy and also lets them live that much happier. Especially with large dogs. We have 6 dogs. Two min pins, 3 german shepherds, and a lab mix and all get treatments for heartworms and fleas monthly. Truly the choice is up to you and either one you make will be the right one for you to do.
will not hurt to treat them year around...better safe than sorry
You use Frontline when you need it. If it is warm all year then use it all year. Use the ivermectin (heartguard) all year. The reason for that is two-fold. If the dog has picked up immature heartworms, the monthly ivermectin will kill them over time. It doesn't kill everything in one dose. It is an "over time" product. Plus heartguard has pyrantel in it to also keep any worms under control in the intestinal tract.
Every vet I have ever known in my life has said to treat your dog's year round with BOTH Heartguard and Frontline, especially if you live in states like Florida and Texas, which don't have a true winter season.
Heaertguard and Frontline are both safe medications for dogs, and keeps them from being infested with ticks, fleas.or even worse...heart worm. The treatment for heartworm is very tough on dogs, and that is why it is so important to keep your dog on Heartguard so they don't get the heart worm.
You live in Texas, which is pretty warm year round, so I would just continue to keep him on Flea prevention AND heartworm prevention year round. And I agree with the second vet, the reason your dog doesn't have a flea problem is because you have him on flea prevention. I live in Michigan, and it is much colder up here, and I keep my dog on Heargard and Frontline Plus year round. Even though it is colder in the winter months, she could still pick up fleas from her other dog friends who might not be on flea prevention. So I think it is worth it to just keep her on it all year round. And both Heartgard and Frontline are a very safe products, so you aren't doing any harm to your dog by keeping him on them.
continue with the year round heartguard that's for sure! as for the dog's. fleas often are not killed or go dorment until the second hard freeze of winter. in texas i'm not sure if you get a 2nd hard freeze. and often it warms up rather quickly afterwards. i'm in kansas and we usually don't see the real 2nd hard freeze sometimes until jan. and then only jan and feb are the only months you can skip by. sometimes not even then. it's up to you. you will find out if it works to stop when you see fleas on your pets and then you can purchase and start back applying the frontline and give a big i told you so to your friends. or if you prefer to play on the safe side just keep up what you are doing. fleas aren't like heartworms, at least as soon as you know they're there you can just go back to the preventative. with the heartworms once they're there you have to treat the dog for them before you can go back to the preventative. and good for you for taking such good care of them no matter what you decide on the frontline!
I live in MN And we give our dogs frontline as soon as it starts to get warm. So since, you sdon't really have much of a winter I think it would be smart to treat them year round. Better not to risk it.
I use to live in Texas and I remember the winters there (not much). But our vet always said because of the weather you should use every month! ticks are really bad in some areas of texas.
So I did not take any chances I used both all year long!
as a fellow texan and a vet tech, yes treat your dog year around. in other states you can get away with not treating in the winter because they actually have a winter unlike us. mosquitoes and such subside in the winter months but in texas they are a year around threat. also, you can ask 10 different vets and get 10 different answers. trust me i have tested this theory and it is true. there is a new product out called advantage muti that is a topical and is a heartworm preventative and parasite and flea preventative in one. its more cost effective than getting frontline and heartguard. we have had such good results with this product that my clinic offers a guarantee through us, not the manufacturer. but to answer your question, in texas, it is absolutely necessary to give it year around.
Well, I've always done it in a rather simple way.
Don't treat unless there's a reason to treat. If you see even 1 flea on your pet, then give them Frontline for that month.
Otherwise, I would definitely give Frontline to them during the ''flea season'', but there's no point of doing it year round unless fleas are a problem the entire year. (I used to live in TX, and it really depends on where you live, and how high the grass is allowed to get around your home, that figures into whether fleas are constant trouble or just seasonal).
Note: I have talked w/2 different vets and gotten 2 different points of view;
1 said since my dogs have never had flea's or ticks that treating them during the summer months would be sufficient enough, and more cost efficient and I would not be treating them unnecessarily.
The other said, the reason my dogs don't have flea's or ticks is b/c I treat them monthly and need to continue regardless of the cost? I can see pro's and con's with both...
Cost is no object ~ I want to do what is not only the best but the healthiest for my boys...
Answers:
The healthiest way is to keep treating them during every month. Fleas will kick up in nice warm weather like in april or when it's just right. I live in College Station and anyone who doesn't treat their dogs year round have flea problems and in Texas it's really risky not to with the diseases being way to commonly spread like lyme disease. My neighbor's dog became ill and died from being bitten by a tick in the park across the street.
Fleas are something for sure that aren't wanted at home so why risk having to bug bomb the house because of not keeping the treatment on them. What treater has been the best for us is K-9 Advantix= fleas ticks and mosquitos. Personally treating my dogs helps keep them healthy and also lets them live that much happier. Especially with large dogs. We have 6 dogs. Two min pins, 3 german shepherds, and a lab mix and all get treatments for heartworms and fleas monthly. Truly the choice is up to you and either one you make will be the right one for you to do.
will not hurt to treat them year around...better safe than sorry
You use Frontline when you need it. If it is warm all year then use it all year. Use the ivermectin (heartguard) all year. The reason for that is two-fold. If the dog has picked up immature heartworms, the monthly ivermectin will kill them over time. It doesn't kill everything in one dose. It is an "over time" product. Plus heartguard has pyrantel in it to also keep any worms under control in the intestinal tract.
Every vet I have ever known in my life has said to treat your dog's year round with BOTH Heartguard and Frontline, especially if you live in states like Florida and Texas, which don't have a true winter season.
Heaertguard and Frontline are both safe medications for dogs, and keeps them from being infested with ticks, fleas.or even worse...heart worm. The treatment for heartworm is very tough on dogs, and that is why it is so important to keep your dog on Heartguard so they don't get the heart worm.
You live in Texas, which is pretty warm year round, so I would just continue to keep him on Flea prevention AND heartworm prevention year round. And I agree with the second vet, the reason your dog doesn't have a flea problem is because you have him on flea prevention. I live in Michigan, and it is much colder up here, and I keep my dog on Heargard and Frontline Plus year round. Even though it is colder in the winter months, she could still pick up fleas from her other dog friends who might not be on flea prevention. So I think it is worth it to just keep her on it all year round. And both Heartgard and Frontline are a very safe products, so you aren't doing any harm to your dog by keeping him on them.
continue with the year round heartguard that's for sure! as for the dog's. fleas often are not killed or go dorment until the second hard freeze of winter. in texas i'm not sure if you get a 2nd hard freeze. and often it warms up rather quickly afterwards. i'm in kansas and we usually don't see the real 2nd hard freeze sometimes until jan. and then only jan and feb are the only months you can skip by. sometimes not even then. it's up to you. you will find out if it works to stop when you see fleas on your pets and then you can purchase and start back applying the frontline and give a big i told you so to your friends. or if you prefer to play on the safe side just keep up what you are doing. fleas aren't like heartworms, at least as soon as you know they're there you can just go back to the preventative. with the heartworms once they're there you have to treat the dog for them before you can go back to the preventative. and good for you for taking such good care of them no matter what you decide on the frontline!
I live in MN And we give our dogs frontline as soon as it starts to get warm. So since, you sdon't really have much of a winter I think it would be smart to treat them year round. Better not to risk it.
I use to live in Texas and I remember the winters there (not much). But our vet always said because of the weather you should use every month! ticks are really bad in some areas of texas.
So I did not take any chances I used both all year long!
as a fellow texan and a vet tech, yes treat your dog year around. in other states you can get away with not treating in the winter because they actually have a winter unlike us. mosquitoes and such subside in the winter months but in texas they are a year around threat. also, you can ask 10 different vets and get 10 different answers. trust me i have tested this theory and it is true. there is a new product out called advantage muti that is a topical and is a heartworm preventative and parasite and flea preventative in one. its more cost effective than getting frontline and heartguard. we have had such good results with this product that my clinic offers a guarantee through us, not the manufacturer. but to answer your question, in texas, it is absolutely necessary to give it year around.
Well, I've always done it in a rather simple way.
Don't treat unless there's a reason to treat. If you see even 1 flea on your pet, then give them Frontline for that month.
Otherwise, I would definitely give Frontline to them during the ''flea season'', but there's no point of doing it year round unless fleas are a problem the entire year. (I used to live in TX, and it really depends on where you live, and how high the grass is allowed to get around your home, that figures into whether fleas are constant trouble or just seasonal).
Frontline plus vs. k9 advantix?
ok i posted a question not so long ago about my dogs having fleas and ticks. ppl have been telling me to get frontline plus. i did some research and it turn out frontline and k9 advantix are like on a war to see who is better. so what is better?
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both are effective. i prefer frontline because it does not leave the oily residue on my dogs coat for days after i apply it like advantix. but also advantage is available for dogs as advantage multi where it not only does fleas and ticks, but also heartworms. your dog will need a current negative heartworm test before you can purchase this though. these are way better than the hartz or sargents. they actually work and have minimal side effects. but from my experience both work great, but i have the problem of the oily streak on my dog's coat for up to 5 days after application. pick one, try it, if you don't like it then try the other one the next month. good luck.
k9 advantix
Im a groomer and see tons of pets that use both. Im not sure why but it seems that sometimes 1 works better for some and 1 for others. I say this b/c Ive seen numerous dogs come in w/ fleas or ticks when they are being treated w/ either of the 2 and than they switch and dont have a problem. Ive seen it happen w/ both products but in general they are the best 2 products w/ the best success I see.
this answer is diferent for different ppl but id try k9 first
FrontLine Plus is waterproof. That works good for my dog who is a Spoting dog and is in water a lot.
advantix has been known to cause seizures %26 glaucoma in some dogs
try bio. it works
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both are effective. i prefer frontline because it does not leave the oily residue on my dogs coat for days after i apply it like advantix. but also advantage is available for dogs as advantage multi where it not only does fleas and ticks, but also heartworms. your dog will need a current negative heartworm test before you can purchase this though. these are way better than the hartz or sargents. they actually work and have minimal side effects. but from my experience both work great, but i have the problem of the oily streak on my dog's coat for up to 5 days after application. pick one, try it, if you don't like it then try the other one the next month. good luck.
k9 advantix
Im a groomer and see tons of pets that use both. Im not sure why but it seems that sometimes 1 works better for some and 1 for others. I say this b/c Ive seen numerous dogs come in w/ fleas or ticks when they are being treated w/ either of the 2 and than they switch and dont have a problem. Ive seen it happen w/ both products but in general they are the best 2 products w/ the best success I see.
this answer is diferent for different ppl but id try k9 first
FrontLine Plus is waterproof. That works good for my dog who is a Spoting dog and is in water a lot.
advantix has been known to cause seizures %26 glaucoma in some dogs
try bio. it works
Frontline Plus safety short and long term? How prevalent are dangerous counterfeits?
What are the long term health detriments to using frontline plus on dogs?
Where does one find the results of the clinical trial of this product?
http://www.epa.gov/opp00001/factsheets/r... described how to recognize counterfeit frontline plus. Does anyone have additional insights and knowledge about the problem?
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Here is a VERY good article about spot on type flea killers-- http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:pjo...
While I don't think it's necessarily a great idea to put chemicals on my dogs each month the bottom line is this: they work.
Depending on where you live it can be impossible to manage fleas and ticks. My dog was infected with lyme disease 2 years ago and was very ill for some time. Deer ticks, that most common carrier of lyme are smaller than the tip of a pen. Almost impossible to detect, using Frontline (or other similar products) is the best way to prevent something like this. Even on Advantix my lab got lyme.
As far as counterfeits, I have been warned about this by my vet. This is why he will not write a prescription for use on sites like 1-800 pet meds or other mail order type places. I only buy Frontline from my vet or my very trustworthy small local pet store whom I know the owners of. My vet said selling expired flea and tick medication is actually more common than counterfeit. That most products from 1-800 pet meds are expired and sold at slashed prices. There is obviously no real data on using these expired products.
My solution has been to use frontline from May-October when these pests are most common and then manage by hand the rest of the year. I figure this gives my dogs the lowest possible exposure while still keeping them safe from pests.
Diatamaceous earth and nemotodes in the yard and garden are two great natural way to control fleas and ticks outside, but I found are most effective when you start pest free. They are not as effective as chemicals when trying to stop an infestation.
Thanks for the links to the articles, both very interesting.
Where does one find the results of the clinical trial of this product?
http://www.epa.gov/opp00001/factsheets/r... described how to recognize counterfeit frontline plus. Does anyone have additional insights and knowledge about the problem?
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Here is a VERY good article about spot on type flea killers-- http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:pjo...
While I don't think it's necessarily a great idea to put chemicals on my dogs each month the bottom line is this: they work.
Depending on where you live it can be impossible to manage fleas and ticks. My dog was infected with lyme disease 2 years ago and was very ill for some time. Deer ticks, that most common carrier of lyme are smaller than the tip of a pen. Almost impossible to detect, using Frontline (or other similar products) is the best way to prevent something like this. Even on Advantix my lab got lyme.
As far as counterfeits, I have been warned about this by my vet. This is why he will not write a prescription for use on sites like 1-800 pet meds or other mail order type places. I only buy Frontline from my vet or my very trustworthy small local pet store whom I know the owners of. My vet said selling expired flea and tick medication is actually more common than counterfeit. That most products from 1-800 pet meds are expired and sold at slashed prices. There is obviously no real data on using these expired products.
My solution has been to use frontline from May-October when these pests are most common and then manage by hand the rest of the year. I figure this gives my dogs the lowest possible exposure while still keeping them safe from pests.
Diatamaceous earth and nemotodes in the yard and garden are two great natural way to control fleas and ticks outside, but I found are most effective when you start pest free. They are not as effective as chemicals when trying to stop an infestation.
Thanks for the links to the articles, both very interesting.
Frontline or K-9 Advantix?
Which do you think is better?
I will be getting a Border Collie Mix.
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They both work very well against flea and tick control (well, if you're talking about Frontline Plus, not just regular Frontline). For a lot of owners, it's a matter of personal preference or cost issue. Some may feel one works better over the other for their dogs, but both products were designed to have very similar effects.
The most important thing, although not mentioned nearly as often as it needs to be, when deciding whether to apply Frontline Plus or K-9 Advantix on your dog is to consider your dog's contact with cats. If you are also a cat owner, or your dog socializes with cats (neighbor's or friend's, etc), you should definitely stick to Frontline Plus. K-9 Advantix, although used safely on dogs, actually contains a chemical that is harmful to cats. Even getting a small amount of Advantix rubbed off from a dog's coat could be potentially toxic enough of an exposure to kill a cat (depending on the sensitivity of the cat).
So, if your dog cohabitates and/or mingles with cats in any shape, form, or another, do the kitties a favor and make the smart choice of sticking to Frontline Plus. If your dog does not have any contact with cats, then Advantix would be just as equally a good choice for your dog as Frontline Plus. Hope this helps!
I use Frontline and I have used it on dogs in both Fla and Mich.. It does great in both climates.
I think Frontline does a better job.
Advantix also keeps ticks off, Frontline doesn't.
i use k-9 advantix for my puppy
K-9 advantix
i have a border collie and when i lived in California i used advantage then i moved to Washington state and the vet told me to switch to Frontline because it's water proof and we get a lot of rain here,i would recommend that you ask your vet
They both work well. The major difference between the two is that Advantix also repels fleas and ticks, Frontline doesn't repel. Advantix is fairly new on the market, however it is the same medicine that is in Advantage, with an added ingredient to repel. They are both water proof, however when you bathe your dog be sure to use a non-soap, non-detergent shampoo... a soap/detergent shampoo will interfere with the effectiveness of either product.
Also, regular Frontline kills adult fleas only, if you want it to kill eggs too, you need Frontline Plus.
Frontline Plus is probably the best product for fleas and ticks. It takes care of all stages of fleas, Brown Dog Ticks, Lone Star Ticks, Deer Ticks, American Dog Ticks, and chewing lice. It's also waterproof.
Frontline Plus does repel ticks %26 fleas. Frontline is the safest, %26 believe me I have done the research %26 talked with my dogs traditional vet %26 his Integrative vet about this as Sam has a history of seizures. I also researched the products online. I have not had a flea issue till this year, I have always treated the dogs naturally with yeast, garlic, a good diet, exercise %26 grooming. If you have a dog with any type of Collie in it you have to be extremely careful. I have a dear friend who breeds %26 shows Collies %26 she will only use Frontline(fleas%26 ticks) %26 Interceptor for heartworm preventative. She is part of a Collie club %26 she is a professional groomer. My recommendation would be Frontline, for the safety of your pet.
K9 Advantix. It works on my dog, who is a Great dane/ shepherd mix. I don't know about frontline though.
frontline is my opinion
I will be getting a Border Collie Mix.
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They both work very well against flea and tick control (well, if you're talking about Frontline Plus, not just regular Frontline). For a lot of owners, it's a matter of personal preference or cost issue. Some may feel one works better over the other for their dogs, but both products were designed to have very similar effects.
The most important thing, although not mentioned nearly as often as it needs to be, when deciding whether to apply Frontline Plus or K-9 Advantix on your dog is to consider your dog's contact with cats. If you are also a cat owner, or your dog socializes with cats (neighbor's or friend's, etc), you should definitely stick to Frontline Plus. K-9 Advantix, although used safely on dogs, actually contains a chemical that is harmful to cats. Even getting a small amount of Advantix rubbed off from a dog's coat could be potentially toxic enough of an exposure to kill a cat (depending on the sensitivity of the cat).
So, if your dog cohabitates and/or mingles with cats in any shape, form, or another, do the kitties a favor and make the smart choice of sticking to Frontline Plus. If your dog does not have any contact with cats, then Advantix would be just as equally a good choice for your dog as Frontline Plus. Hope this helps!
I use Frontline and I have used it on dogs in both Fla and Mich.. It does great in both climates.
I think Frontline does a better job.
Advantix also keeps ticks off, Frontline doesn't.
i use k-9 advantix for my puppy
K-9 advantix
i have a border collie and when i lived in California i used advantage then i moved to Washington state and the vet told me to switch to Frontline because it's water proof and we get a lot of rain here,i would recommend that you ask your vet
They both work well. The major difference between the two is that Advantix also repels fleas and ticks, Frontline doesn't repel. Advantix is fairly new on the market, however it is the same medicine that is in Advantage, with an added ingredient to repel. They are both water proof, however when you bathe your dog be sure to use a non-soap, non-detergent shampoo... a soap/detergent shampoo will interfere with the effectiveness of either product.
Also, regular Frontline kills adult fleas only, if you want it to kill eggs too, you need Frontline Plus.
Frontline Plus is probably the best product for fleas and ticks. It takes care of all stages of fleas, Brown Dog Ticks, Lone Star Ticks, Deer Ticks, American Dog Ticks, and chewing lice. It's also waterproof.
Frontline Plus does repel ticks %26 fleas. Frontline is the safest, %26 believe me I have done the research %26 talked with my dogs traditional vet %26 his Integrative vet about this as Sam has a history of seizures. I also researched the products online. I have not had a flea issue till this year, I have always treated the dogs naturally with yeast, garlic, a good diet, exercise %26 grooming. If you have a dog with any type of Collie in it you have to be extremely careful. I have a dear friend who breeds %26 shows Collies %26 she will only use Frontline(fleas%26 ticks) %26 Interceptor for heartworm preventative. She is part of a Collie club %26 she is a professional groomer. My recommendation would be Frontline, for the safety of your pet.
K9 Advantix. It works on my dog, who is a Great dane/ shepherd mix. I don't know about frontline though.
frontline is my opinion
Frontline flea medication?
I have two dogs...one that weighs 25lbs. and one that weighs 70lbs. I was thinking about just buying the dosage for a dog that weighs 89-132lbs. and using it on both of them to save money. That should work, don't you think? I am not trying to be cheap, but that stuff gets expensive when you have two dogs!
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DO NOT do that! It is dosed for the weight range!! You could POISON your smaller dog!!!!!!!
Its not recommended due to the fact that you don't know that you are getting exactly enough medicine on their skin to protect them. But I know of many people that do this.
You should buy the correct dose for your dog. The better idea would be to call your vet and see if you can buy the 25 lb dose and give more than one tube of it to your 70 lb dog. But by putting the larger weight dose on your little dog, you could hurt him. It is expensive, but I don't think the dosages work the way you are saying.
the only problem would be measuring it out to suit both dogs.
i suppose you could get a small syringe.
you dont want to OD your smaller dog
Just put the Frontline on the bigger dog. If the little dog has fleas they will jump on the big dog and die anyway.
Do they share the same sleeping places and do they get close together at all?
If they do, that should work.
Or just put it on every other dog every other time. Like say in Aug put it on the big dog and the next month put it on the little dog and on and on.
That would probably work better and your flea stuff would last twice as long.
I have forgotten to put it on my dog for several months and he never did have a flea in 12 years. I kept up pretty well with it in the summer though.
personally, i dont treat for fleas until my dogs get them, so far, 3 years and nothing, its just poison on/in your dog. try a little chopped garlic once a day in kibble, it tends to ward off some skin parasites. theres also all natural spray with citronella,rosemary,lemon oil etc, for around neck and behind ears.
Frontline can not be measured down for animals. The mixture rate of the ingredients is different for different sizes. However, Advantage can be measured down. Many vets will even give you the syringe and the amounts to measure it. I have 5 Shih Tzu dogs. I always get the large size Advantage and measure it down each month. Check with your vet. Good luck!
No way! It will not be effective and might not be good for your dogs (especially the little one). PLEASE fork over the money for the right dosage. It's worth it for your babies. Sorry. I know, it is really expensive.
Don't do that. Don't try to save $$ when it comes to your dogs health %26 well being. This could very well cause serious harm to your dog.
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DO NOT do that! It is dosed for the weight range!! You could POISON your smaller dog!!!!!!!
Its not recommended due to the fact that you don't know that you are getting exactly enough medicine on their skin to protect them. But I know of many people that do this.
You should buy the correct dose for your dog. The better idea would be to call your vet and see if you can buy the 25 lb dose and give more than one tube of it to your 70 lb dog. But by putting the larger weight dose on your little dog, you could hurt him. It is expensive, but I don't think the dosages work the way you are saying.
the only problem would be measuring it out to suit both dogs.
i suppose you could get a small syringe.
you dont want to OD your smaller dog
Just put the Frontline on the bigger dog. If the little dog has fleas they will jump on the big dog and die anyway.
Do they share the same sleeping places and do they get close together at all?
If they do, that should work.
Or just put it on every other dog every other time. Like say in Aug put it on the big dog and the next month put it on the little dog and on and on.
That would probably work better and your flea stuff would last twice as long.
I have forgotten to put it on my dog for several months and he never did have a flea in 12 years. I kept up pretty well with it in the summer though.
personally, i dont treat for fleas until my dogs get them, so far, 3 years and nothing, its just poison on/in your dog. try a little chopped garlic once a day in kibble, it tends to ward off some skin parasites. theres also all natural spray with citronella,rosemary,lemon oil etc, for around neck and behind ears.
Frontline can not be measured down for animals. The mixture rate of the ingredients is different for different sizes. However, Advantage can be measured down. Many vets will even give you the syringe and the amounts to measure it. I have 5 Shih Tzu dogs. I always get the large size Advantage and measure it down each month. Check with your vet. Good luck!
No way! It will not be effective and might not be good for your dogs (especially the little one). PLEASE fork over the money for the right dosage. It's worth it for your babies. Sorry. I know, it is really expensive.
Don't do that. Don't try to save $$ when it comes to your dogs health %26 well being. This could very well cause serious harm to your dog.
From a fecal sample?
can vets see even tapeworms? i heard they cant
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yes, they can theu take the scat apart peice by peice and use a really good magnifying glass to see tape worms and ring worms.
It is extremely hard for tapeworm eggs to be registered through a fecal float. But it is possible. Rare, but possible
Some time you can, depends on the life stage of the parasite. It's difficult because what we are looking for is the egg of the parasite. The different parasite eggs are extremely unique. Like the differece between a car and a truck. Tapeworm eggs are shed in the proglotid ( the little white moving "worm") so we usually don't see them under the microscope.
Fecal samples do not always find evidence of a tapeworm because fecal exams look for the presence of eggs, and tapeworms do not release typical eggs. Tapeworms are easily detected by the owner because you can see the eggsacks come out of the anus. They resemble grains of rice and are able to move. They dry out and look like sesame seeds.
Tapeworms are easily treated with oral medication that works in about 24 hours.
Yes they can. Don't underestimate the power of fecal samples.
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yes, they can theu take the scat apart peice by peice and use a really good magnifying glass to see tape worms and ring worms.
It is extremely hard for tapeworm eggs to be registered through a fecal float. But it is possible. Rare, but possible
Some time you can, depends on the life stage of the parasite. It's difficult because what we are looking for is the egg of the parasite. The different parasite eggs are extremely unique. Like the differece between a car and a truck. Tapeworm eggs are shed in the proglotid ( the little white moving "worm") so we usually don't see them under the microscope.
Fecal samples do not always find evidence of a tapeworm because fecal exams look for the presence of eggs, and tapeworms do not release typical eggs. Tapeworms are easily detected by the owner because you can see the eggsacks come out of the anus. They resemble grains of rice and are able to move. They dry out and look like sesame seeds.
Tapeworms are easily treated with oral medication that works in about 24 hours.
Yes they can. Don't underestimate the power of fecal samples.
Frequent urination after spaying?
I had my puppy (about 8 months old...) spayed on wednesday. Since i picked her up that afternoon she has been urinating very frequently. She even peed in the house 3 times yesterday which she has never done before. Is this something that is common with dogs after they get spayed? I called the vet, he really didnt answer my questions. Anyone have any similar experiences?
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I haven't had a similar experience with spaying but I did after my female dog was hospitalized and didn't pee the whole time she was there. I would see how today goes, and if it happens again, I'd call the vet and if I didn't get a better answer I'd get a second opinion. Since the bladder is close to the surgery area, she's a little off, but if it continues, a urinary tract infection is a possibility.
My dog didnt do that. So I think you should take it to the vet(or try). I also think that 8 months is too early for your puppy.
It happens a lot. Everything feels different inside and she is getting used to the different sensations. If she is still doing it after a week go back and have her checked for a urinary track infection.
If its done earlier this rarely happens but in older puppies and adults it will.
Your dog may have a urinary tract infection. You may want to return to your vet to have her checked out. If your vet seems uninterested then I would suggest trying another vet. Frequent urination is not common after a spay.
Call the vet and let the vet know about what is going on. She may have an infection so it is best to contact the vet.
Sometimes after the operation "urinary inconsistency" may occur. This condition is apart from any infection or neurological disease. Your dog cannot hold herself without no reason. Well the reason might be the urethra (the duct through which the urine is discharged) There are some muscles around it and if they cannot spasm normally when the urine is discharged it will go out easily. As I said this sometime happens after spaying. It has got a medical treatment. If you talk to your vet he can help you more.
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I haven't had a similar experience with spaying but I did after my female dog was hospitalized and didn't pee the whole time she was there. I would see how today goes, and if it happens again, I'd call the vet and if I didn't get a better answer I'd get a second opinion. Since the bladder is close to the surgery area, she's a little off, but if it continues, a urinary tract infection is a possibility.
My dog didnt do that. So I think you should take it to the vet(or try). I also think that 8 months is too early for your puppy.
It happens a lot. Everything feels different inside and she is getting used to the different sensations. If she is still doing it after a week go back and have her checked for a urinary track infection.
If its done earlier this rarely happens but in older puppies and adults it will.
Your dog may have a urinary tract infection. You may want to return to your vet to have her checked out. If your vet seems uninterested then I would suggest trying another vet. Frequent urination is not common after a spay.
Call the vet and let the vet know about what is going on. She may have an infection so it is best to contact the vet.
Sometimes after the operation "urinary inconsistency" may occur. This condition is apart from any infection or neurological disease. Your dog cannot hold herself without no reason. Well the reason might be the urethra (the duct through which the urine is discharged) There are some muscles around it and if they cannot spasm normally when the urine is discharged it will go out easily. As I said this sometime happens after spaying. It has got a medical treatment. If you talk to your vet he can help you more.
Frequent urination after being spayed?
My 6 month old pom was fixed 5 days ago and its seems she it peeing a lot more and it seems like shes unable to control it. Is this common during the recovery period? Please help I'm worried and its ruinning everything!
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She probably developed a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). That is a possible side-effect of spaying. Your best bet is to collect a sample of her urine and bring it to your vet for an urine analysis. I find that a wide, shallow container works best for collecting.
Your vet will only need about 1 tablespoon to run an analysis. Once your vet determines if she is growing crystals or has higher levels of protein in her urine, she will start your girl on antibiotics. Most likely, she will be prescribed Clavamox. It is very important that you give Clavamox with food and alert your vet if she vomits, has diarrhea, or a lack of appetite while taking Clavamox.
I definitely agree with the first person. My puppy has had 2 UTI's before she got spayed. Get a cup of her pee and take it to the vet. They will do a urinalysis, which my vet charges $30 to do. If she does have a UTI they will give you meds for her, and they will probably say it's uncommon for a puppy at her age to get a UTI... which I am finding hard to believe since more and more ppl and their dogs seem to talk about it. Good luck!
It does happen often for a few days after surgery. The body is ridding itself of the anesthetic, however it would be a good idea to call your vet to let them know..sometimes a dog can develope a UTI after surgery.
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She probably developed a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). That is a possible side-effect of spaying. Your best bet is to collect a sample of her urine and bring it to your vet for an urine analysis. I find that a wide, shallow container works best for collecting.
Your vet will only need about 1 tablespoon to run an analysis. Once your vet determines if she is growing crystals or has higher levels of protein in her urine, she will start your girl on antibiotics. Most likely, she will be prescribed Clavamox. It is very important that you give Clavamox with food and alert your vet if she vomits, has diarrhea, or a lack of appetite while taking Clavamox.
I definitely agree with the first person. My puppy has had 2 UTI's before she got spayed. Get a cup of her pee and take it to the vet. They will do a urinalysis, which my vet charges $30 to do. If she does have a UTI they will give you meds for her, and they will probably say it's uncommon for a puppy at her age to get a UTI... which I am finding hard to believe since more and more ppl and their dogs seem to talk about it. Good luck!
It does happen often for a few days after surgery. The body is ridding itself of the anesthetic, however it would be a good idea to call your vet to let them know..sometimes a dog can develope a UTI after surgery.
Free vet clinics?
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Free vet clinincs are unfortunately few and far between. Your best bet may be to contact your local ASPCA or veterinarian. A lot of times they will have budget programs or offer payment options.
Good luck!
Found this site that have some links that will give you info to low-cost / free spay/neuter programs:
http://www.lovethatcat.com/spayneuter.ht...
Otherwise, it's kinda hard to give you any suggesitons not knowing where you live.
Hope this helps.
Free teacup chihuahuas near birmingham alabama?
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Comparable to ..... ocean front property in Iowa.
As I said in other answers regarding teacups. %26lt;>%26lt;> A teacup is an imperial pup. An Imperial pup is either the runt of the litter or one that has been specifically bred down, that means by inbreading. These pups have many health problems in their lifetime, which I might add is shorter then if you had purchased a regular size pup. Some of these so called teacups will actually be the standard size of the breed when grown even though they start out smaller then the others. The chihuahua is a very small breed as it is. Why on earth would you want a smaller one with health problems? You are only opening yourself up for heartache.
Hey Monica, give my your e-mail, I need oceanfront property in Iowa so I can walk my chihuahua on the beach!!
If you are looking for a purebred anything it will not be free. Even if you adopt from a rescue or shelter (please do!) there is an adoption fee.
There is also no such thing as a "tea cup" dog. This is just a term some breeders use to get more money out of you for a smaller puppy. All chi. are small.
Free dog? orr?
i cant take it anymore every 3 weeks i need to get her shots but no one can take me and u have to be over 18
every1 always works and idk what to do anymore
i walk 3 miles there to find out they cant do it because an 18 tear old is not watchinggg
is there any hospital that doesnt care how old u r
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Have your parents sign something that gives you permission to take and treat your dog. Then give it to your vet.
Ask your vet if they know of anyone willing to volunteer transportation to the clinic.
I know I would take someone if they needed to bring their pet to the vet.
ask a neighbour or a teacher or a pals mum to take u
depending on what shots you are trying to get, some shots like the 7 in one shots for distemper and parvo, etc. you can buy at like a big R store and you can do it yourself, it is inexpensive and very easy to do!
I never had a problem taking my dogs to the vet when I was younger.. it was a block or so down the road and I would walk the dog down myself because mom worked during the week and couldnt take the dog herself.
Why should the vet care how old you are? As long as you are able to pay for the shots.
Have your parents call and set up the account, so the account is in their name, then they can make an appt, there should be no problem with you walking the dog down to its appt.
no, none at all, you should have thought about it when you got her!!!
no there is no hosipal that acceots that u r younger than 18..ask someone outside ur family that u r close to and trust who is over 18...thats all i can say
Can you ask your parents to write and sign an authorization letter that the vet can keep on file?
I don't want to be rude, but the only reason vet clinics do not allow youngsters is because most can not make the decision that an adult could make. I know, I know. Some children are more mature then adults, but what can you do.
Most vet clinics do not recommend you going to a store to buy their shots and give them to the animal yourself. First there is not real proof of any vaccinations. Second, vet tech are trained to know where shots go specifically. Did you know that one shot goes in the right thigh, another goes in the left side. I am not saying that you don't know what you are doing, but it helps to have prfessional experience.
And as for the Rabies vaccination? Only a vet is allowed to administer the rabies vax. This is the law. And if you don't get the vaccination you could be fined $500 (in the state of florida) if the animal control officers find out.
I wish that I was able to help you more. I mean, I personally do not know what kind of situation you are in. Puppies only need a set of three for DA2PPV. Every three weeks you get it and the third one lasts for the year. After that you get it done annually. I nkow, puppies are high responsibility, but maybe you can try to find someone who can help you out. Parents, friends. Good luck.
What state are you located in? There must be someone who can help. Go to your parents and tell them that you love your dogs but they need to go get their shots by Next Wednesday at the absolute latest and if noone will take you then you will call animal control and relinquish your dogs so they will be well cared for and get the vaccinations they need.
Get serious with it and get tough- if they care about you or your dog at all they will find a way- and if they don't then you can't have a dog- I am sorry- but that's just the way it is. You can however hold it against them for a long long time.
every1 always works and idk what to do anymore
i walk 3 miles there to find out they cant do it because an 18 tear old is not watchinggg
is there any hospital that doesnt care how old u r
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Have your parents sign something that gives you permission to take and treat your dog. Then give it to your vet.
Ask your vet if they know of anyone willing to volunteer transportation to the clinic.
I know I would take someone if they needed to bring their pet to the vet.
ask a neighbour or a teacher or a pals mum to take u
depending on what shots you are trying to get, some shots like the 7 in one shots for distemper and parvo, etc. you can buy at like a big R store and you can do it yourself, it is inexpensive and very easy to do!
I never had a problem taking my dogs to the vet when I was younger.. it was a block or so down the road and I would walk the dog down myself because mom worked during the week and couldnt take the dog herself.
Why should the vet care how old you are? As long as you are able to pay for the shots.
Have your parents call and set up the account, so the account is in their name, then they can make an appt, there should be no problem with you walking the dog down to its appt.
no, none at all, you should have thought about it when you got her!!!
no there is no hosipal that acceots that u r younger than 18..ask someone outside ur family that u r close to and trust who is over 18...thats all i can say
Can you ask your parents to write and sign an authorization letter that the vet can keep on file?
I don't want to be rude, but the only reason vet clinics do not allow youngsters is because most can not make the decision that an adult could make. I know, I know. Some children are more mature then adults, but what can you do.
Most vet clinics do not recommend you going to a store to buy their shots and give them to the animal yourself. First there is not real proof of any vaccinations. Second, vet tech are trained to know where shots go specifically. Did you know that one shot goes in the right thigh, another goes in the left side. I am not saying that you don't know what you are doing, but it helps to have prfessional experience.
And as for the Rabies vaccination? Only a vet is allowed to administer the rabies vax. This is the law. And if you don't get the vaccination you could be fined $500 (in the state of florida) if the animal control officers find out.
I wish that I was able to help you more. I mean, I personally do not know what kind of situation you are in. Puppies only need a set of three for DA2PPV. Every three weeks you get it and the third one lasts for the year. After that you get it done annually. I nkow, puppies are high responsibility, but maybe you can try to find someone who can help you out. Parents, friends. Good luck.
What state are you located in? There must be someone who can help. Go to your parents and tell them that you love your dogs but they need to go get their shots by Next Wednesday at the absolute latest and if noone will take you then you will call animal control and relinquish your dogs so they will be well cared for and get the vaccinations they need.
Get serious with it and get tough- if they care about you or your dog at all they will find a way- and if they don't then you can't have a dog- I am sorry- but that's just the way it is. You can however hold it against them for a long long time.
Freakishly Hyper Dog?
So my family has had a lab, Kate, for 9 years...and she's still has hyper as the day we got her! Even after hours of being outside she's still racing around everywhere! Any ideas on how to calm her down?
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Do you walk her regularly? Daily for at least an hour? If so, then try more exercise. Being in a back yard all day doesn't drain their energy, they need to be walked/jogged. If that doesn't work I'd look into obedience training, but I'm guessing it's a lack of exercise and/or lots of excited energy around the house that doesn't send her the message of calming down. (i.e. if she does things in the home that cause her to be yelled at a lot, that's a hyper energy to which she is only going to react with more energy.)
Take her for a nice long walk every day. It does not appear that she is getting enough exercise to burn off her energy just running around outside by herself. Besides, the long walk will be good exercise for you both and a chance to bond as a pack.
My grandma has the same problem. She doesn't know what to do so whenever the dog goes crazy she gives it a toy.
They are labs. They will always be full of energy. The best way is to hold her still when she is all hyper and tell her to calm down and just keep her there still she calms down. Then let her go and if she is still hyper repeat this process till she calms down and is not hyper any more. Hope this helps you!鈾?
She seems like she's still just a pup at heart. Try getting her to sit and give her a hollow bone with cheese spread or something similar inside of it. She'll sit trying to get it out for quite some time. It should help.
Yeah tire her out mentally, teach her things.. Otherwise.. if she hasn't calmed down in 9 years you aren't going to get any better than that.
aw.how cute.at wallmart in the store they have these pills u can give them to get calm down and get hyper.i got the get hyper ones for one, and calm down pills for the other.1 way 2 lazy.other 2 crazy!!
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Do you walk her regularly? Daily for at least an hour? If so, then try more exercise. Being in a back yard all day doesn't drain their energy, they need to be walked/jogged. If that doesn't work I'd look into obedience training, but I'm guessing it's a lack of exercise and/or lots of excited energy around the house that doesn't send her the message of calming down. (i.e. if she does things in the home that cause her to be yelled at a lot, that's a hyper energy to which she is only going to react with more energy.)
Take her for a nice long walk every day. It does not appear that she is getting enough exercise to burn off her energy just running around outside by herself. Besides, the long walk will be good exercise for you both and a chance to bond as a pack.
My grandma has the same problem. She doesn't know what to do so whenever the dog goes crazy she gives it a toy.
They are labs. They will always be full of energy. The best way is to hold her still when she is all hyper and tell her to calm down and just keep her there still she calms down. Then let her go and if she is still hyper repeat this process till she calms down and is not hyper any more. Hope this helps you!鈾?
She seems like she's still just a pup at heart. Try getting her to sit and give her a hollow bone with cheese spread or something similar inside of it. She'll sit trying to get it out for quite some time. It should help.
Yeah tire her out mentally, teach her things.. Otherwise.. if she hasn't calmed down in 9 years you aren't going to get any better than that.
aw.how cute.at wallmart in the store they have these pills u can give them to get calm down and get hyper.i got the get hyper ones for one, and calm down pills for the other.1 way 2 lazy.other 2 crazy!!
Freaking out about Parvo!?
All parents you know how you were with your first child and you feared the whole SIDS thing? Well that is how i am all over again but instead its with Parvo. My puppy comes home next friday. We have bleached pretty everything including our back and front yard. Ive bought antibacterial hand sanitizer and everything. Now that i am prepared for him to come home how do i prepare him to meet the outside world. I dont know when to take him out to meet new people and other dogs. What age is a good age to take him out. I know he has to get shots that is already going to be taking care of. Please help i know i need not to panic so much but this is my first dog. Please be nice.
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Relax! I can see you are going to be one of the better pet owners, so as long as you do the same things with pup as you did with your children, you will be fine! Vet visits, shots, limit exposure to the outside world until s/he has all shots and you will be good to go.
Be sure you sign up for puppy classes and if your children are old enough, have them attend with you. This will give you all a great bond with the pup!
Good luck and congratulations on being a great owner!
Info on parvo make sure he has shots and u have the papers to prove it!
Parvo is a very infectious disease of dogs. It is caused by the virus, Parvovirus enteritist and is primarily a disease of puppies and young dogs less than a year old. Certain breeds including Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Beagles, American Pit Bull Terriers and Dobermans appear to be more prone to infection than other dogs.
Transmission
Parvo is transmitted by unvaccinated dogs coming into contact with infected dogs, infected stool (the virus is shed in stool) or an infected environment such as a kennel. Dogs that have recovered from Parvo (and show no symptoms) can continue to shed the virus periodically in their feces.
Progress
The Parvo virus is ingested and makes its way into the blood stream and into the rapidly-dividing cells of the body including the lining of the intestines. In the intestines, it can destroy various cells causing diarrhea and upset and allowing bacteria to invade the rest of the body.
Disinfection
The virus is surprisingly difficult to kill and resists many types of disinfectants. It can survive for months on infected surfaces. A solution of 1 part bleach to 30 parts water can be used to clean any surfaces that could be contaminated.
The virus can exist on your shoes if you walk through infected areas, your hands or other areas. When cleaning your clothing, bedding, collars, leashes, etc. use bleach and hot water in the washing machine. If an item such as a toy or leash cannot be cleaned with bleach, dispose of it. There are commercially available disinfectants that will kill Parvo. If an infected dog has been in the yard, it is best to keep unvaccinated dogs and puppies out of the yard for a year.
Vaccinations
Puppies can receive some antibody protection (although this can be weak) from the mother. However, this protection is limited and can, oddly, interfere with Parvo vaccinations. Therefore, particularly in areas where Parvo is prevalent, puppies need to be kept away from strange dogs and environments (dog parks, kennels) until they have completed the entire course of vaccinations (16-20 weeks = 4-5 months). By that time, the maternal protection has abated and the administered antibody is working. There are several known strains of Parvo. Currently, the most effective vaccinations appear to be the live versions (weakened version of the virus itself) which should cover all the known strains.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Parvo include high fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, depression, dehydration and severe and bloody diarrhea. In the most severe, and rare cases, puppies can have sudden heart failure. Parvo symptoms mimic other viral bowel diseases including Canine Coronavirus. Blood and stool work must be conducted in order to confirm Parvo.
Take Puppies to the Vet
A puppy that is displaying these symptoms should be examined by a veterinarian. There is no particular treatment to eliminate the virus, the symptoms need to be attended to. Sick puppies will require IV fluids to maintain water and electrolyte balance and possibly antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections. They may need to be treated for additional symptoms such as vomiting. At times, the incidence of death can be as high as 30-40%. Generally, with immediate veterinary assistance, the majority of puppies can recover. Puppies that survive the first 2-3 days generally recover. As they recover, they can be fed a bland diet (rice, for example) or a prescription commercial food available from your vet.
as long as it has its parvo shots it should be fine. a friend of mine just had a dog die of parvo and none of her other dogs did and mine was over there and never got it. so i think you will be fine. no worrys
one thing is kept him in the house for 6 weeks till his frist shots and then he can go outside,.
and dont take him around someone that had a dog that died of prov its stays in the yard for about a year.
If you get your puppy his vaccinations, including against Parvo, there is not much to worry about.
Relax. You shouldn't take him out in public areas until he is fully vaccinated, however, just to be safe.
Take him to your vet, you will likely get a puppy package which includes information. Ask your vet questions.
Above all, relax and enjoy your new pup.
make sure your puppy get his first 3 parvo virus vaccines every month and then after 2 weeks he can go and meet other dogs other wise keep him away from dogs parvo spreads from your shoes even so be careful
puppies are going to be too young; keep pup away from any standing water where wild animals may have been to urinate etc; he will start on shots and until he has had most should avoid public areas of contact with other dogs who are not known whether or not vaccinated; parvo vaccine carries extreme risks as well; new people are fine ; new animals not until after innoculations; research parvo vaccine prior to approval and there is no guarantee of prevention from this vaccine; sometimes you have to watch the amount of chemicals, vaccinations that a dog will get; bombarded isn't healthy either
If you have a house and you have not own or had a dog with parvol in your home you have nothing to worry about make sure you keep your new puppy close to home until after it's second round of shots,,Don't worry too much in joy your new fur baby
For puppies to be prepared for the great outdoors they need shots at 6 weeks and a booster at 8 weeks.If your puppy has not had that series he is susceptible to parvo if its in ground.Bleach does not git rid of it.You need to go to the feed store or vet and ask for the specific spray to treat ground to kill parvo.It stays in ground til treated and all puppies will be subject to contracting it. I was a registered Doberman breeder for over 25 years and my puppies never left my home site til they had their 8 week booster shot.I know of two of my puppies contracting parvo but were saved because i had given them both sets of shots.Parvo is a death sentence to untreated pups..good luck.George
Not to tell you to be paranoid but you should take every caution with your new pup! You should have him or her vet checked within day of you bring him home. Just for new puppy vet visit. Then your breeder should give you a record of the shots he has already been given. Bring this with you to the vets. You will set up a schedule of the visits you will need after that. I always told my client not to let their pups feet touch the ground outside their yard until all the short were given. Not just the first short the whole series. One vaccination against Parvo will not protect your pup from getting this virus. There is plenty of time to have the out side world meet your pup, just not before it is properly vaccinated. No other dogs should be allowed near your pup either. They may not have the virus but they can bring anything into your yard and give it to your pup.
Not just Parvo but Distemper too. It is the smart owner who guards their pup and then when safe will introduce it to everything else that's important.
Keep him away from other dogs unless you know they are vaccinated, so that would be dogs that you know really well. let him go peeps in you back yard only until well after his Parvo shot.
I had a puppy who got parvo soon after her shots, the vet said they did not take effect yet because she was so young, She did suvive, but was hospitalized for a week with two IV's and she almost died a few times because of her high fever. Be careful, when "Junior" is old enough, then he can discover the world.
Wait to take him to public places frequented by other dogs... til you have finished his vaccinations.. Did you have parvo at your house before?? I am curious as to why you have bleached everything if you haven't..
Call puppy trainers, or animal rescue groups for their opinions, as well as the vet clinics. They will have all the information you need.
awwww bless your heart. there is nothing in the world like having a dog a first dog even more so. Set down take a deep berth relax everything will be ok. now have a camera standing by so someone can get a photo of you and puppy coming home. Go out get an album title it something like my first fer baby. OMG Tell me you have a name picked out. Oh and there is a little unwritten rule about puppy they have to sleep with you unless the bed is up to high and they could fall off you don't want that. Oh and the other rule is you have to gently lift there ear slightly and place a kiss between there eye and ear that soft warm spot apply several kissies through there life. Also you have to remind them where there cute little pink tummy is because they forget, say something like Im getting your tummy or wheres that pink little tummy and tickle accordingly .. now this is 3 of the most important rules although the other are to. rule 1 ask your puppy to show you his or her monsters and gentaly open there mouth this way if they ever get something they aren't to have or you want to see there teethe they will show you more easily . #2 hold there paws and rub them let them know you want to hold hand this will make it easier to trim there nails down the road. # 3 do you have tattors in your ears and hold there ear so you can look down it make sure they are clean. now you do all that and things will be fine. oh and the whole monster teeth thing you can follow it by washing hands very well and slidding your index finger in there mouth along there gums that way when its time to start brushing there teeth they wont mind as much
As for the rest, don't let him around other dogs or other yards til all his shot are up and working you can ask your vet about time frame.. lol lol you are going to make such a good parent for this puppy. you are a nervous wreck just like all moms and dads lol .. Take care hope you both have a very long and happy life together , oh and we all want pics.
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Relax! I can see you are going to be one of the better pet owners, so as long as you do the same things with pup as you did with your children, you will be fine! Vet visits, shots, limit exposure to the outside world until s/he has all shots and you will be good to go.
Be sure you sign up for puppy classes and if your children are old enough, have them attend with you. This will give you all a great bond with the pup!
Good luck and congratulations on being a great owner!
Info on parvo make sure he has shots and u have the papers to prove it!
Parvo is a very infectious disease of dogs. It is caused by the virus, Parvovirus enteritist and is primarily a disease of puppies and young dogs less than a year old. Certain breeds including Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Beagles, American Pit Bull Terriers and Dobermans appear to be more prone to infection than other dogs.
Transmission
Parvo is transmitted by unvaccinated dogs coming into contact with infected dogs, infected stool (the virus is shed in stool) or an infected environment such as a kennel. Dogs that have recovered from Parvo (and show no symptoms) can continue to shed the virus periodically in their feces.
Progress
The Parvo virus is ingested and makes its way into the blood stream and into the rapidly-dividing cells of the body including the lining of the intestines. In the intestines, it can destroy various cells causing diarrhea and upset and allowing bacteria to invade the rest of the body.
Disinfection
The virus is surprisingly difficult to kill and resists many types of disinfectants. It can survive for months on infected surfaces. A solution of 1 part bleach to 30 parts water can be used to clean any surfaces that could be contaminated.
The virus can exist on your shoes if you walk through infected areas, your hands or other areas. When cleaning your clothing, bedding, collars, leashes, etc. use bleach and hot water in the washing machine. If an item such as a toy or leash cannot be cleaned with bleach, dispose of it. There are commercially available disinfectants that will kill Parvo. If an infected dog has been in the yard, it is best to keep unvaccinated dogs and puppies out of the yard for a year.
Vaccinations
Puppies can receive some antibody protection (although this can be weak) from the mother. However, this protection is limited and can, oddly, interfere with Parvo vaccinations. Therefore, particularly in areas where Parvo is prevalent, puppies need to be kept away from strange dogs and environments (dog parks, kennels) until they have completed the entire course of vaccinations (16-20 weeks = 4-5 months). By that time, the maternal protection has abated and the administered antibody is working. There are several known strains of Parvo. Currently, the most effective vaccinations appear to be the live versions (weakened version of the virus itself) which should cover all the known strains.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Parvo include high fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, depression, dehydration and severe and bloody diarrhea. In the most severe, and rare cases, puppies can have sudden heart failure. Parvo symptoms mimic other viral bowel diseases including Canine Coronavirus. Blood and stool work must be conducted in order to confirm Parvo.
Take Puppies to the Vet
A puppy that is displaying these symptoms should be examined by a veterinarian. There is no particular treatment to eliminate the virus, the symptoms need to be attended to. Sick puppies will require IV fluids to maintain water and electrolyte balance and possibly antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections. They may need to be treated for additional symptoms such as vomiting. At times, the incidence of death can be as high as 30-40%. Generally, with immediate veterinary assistance, the majority of puppies can recover. Puppies that survive the first 2-3 days generally recover. As they recover, they can be fed a bland diet (rice, for example) or a prescription commercial food available from your vet.
as long as it has its parvo shots it should be fine. a friend of mine just had a dog die of parvo and none of her other dogs did and mine was over there and never got it. so i think you will be fine. no worrys
one thing is kept him in the house for 6 weeks till his frist shots and then he can go outside,.
and dont take him around someone that had a dog that died of prov its stays in the yard for about a year.
If you get your puppy his vaccinations, including against Parvo, there is not much to worry about.
Relax. You shouldn't take him out in public areas until he is fully vaccinated, however, just to be safe.
Take him to your vet, you will likely get a puppy package which includes information. Ask your vet questions.
Above all, relax and enjoy your new pup.
make sure your puppy get his first 3 parvo virus vaccines every month and then after 2 weeks he can go and meet other dogs other wise keep him away from dogs parvo spreads from your shoes even so be careful
puppies are going to be too young; keep pup away from any standing water where wild animals may have been to urinate etc; he will start on shots and until he has had most should avoid public areas of contact with other dogs who are not known whether or not vaccinated; parvo vaccine carries extreme risks as well; new people are fine ; new animals not until after innoculations; research parvo vaccine prior to approval and there is no guarantee of prevention from this vaccine; sometimes you have to watch the amount of chemicals, vaccinations that a dog will get; bombarded isn't healthy either
If you have a house and you have not own or had a dog with parvol in your home you have nothing to worry about make sure you keep your new puppy close to home until after it's second round of shots,,Don't worry too much in joy your new fur baby
For puppies to be prepared for the great outdoors they need shots at 6 weeks and a booster at 8 weeks.If your puppy has not had that series he is susceptible to parvo if its in ground.Bleach does not git rid of it.You need to go to the feed store or vet and ask for the specific spray to treat ground to kill parvo.It stays in ground til treated and all puppies will be subject to contracting it. I was a registered Doberman breeder for over 25 years and my puppies never left my home site til they had their 8 week booster shot.I know of two of my puppies contracting parvo but were saved because i had given them both sets of shots.Parvo is a death sentence to untreated pups..good luck.George
Not to tell you to be paranoid but you should take every caution with your new pup! You should have him or her vet checked within day of you bring him home. Just for new puppy vet visit. Then your breeder should give you a record of the shots he has already been given. Bring this with you to the vets. You will set up a schedule of the visits you will need after that. I always told my client not to let their pups feet touch the ground outside their yard until all the short were given. Not just the first short the whole series. One vaccination against Parvo will not protect your pup from getting this virus. There is plenty of time to have the out side world meet your pup, just not before it is properly vaccinated. No other dogs should be allowed near your pup either. They may not have the virus but they can bring anything into your yard and give it to your pup.
Not just Parvo but Distemper too. It is the smart owner who guards their pup and then when safe will introduce it to everything else that's important.
Keep him away from other dogs unless you know they are vaccinated, so that would be dogs that you know really well. let him go peeps in you back yard only until well after his Parvo shot.
I had a puppy who got parvo soon after her shots, the vet said they did not take effect yet because she was so young, She did suvive, but was hospitalized for a week with two IV's and she almost died a few times because of her high fever. Be careful, when "Junior" is old enough, then he can discover the world.
Wait to take him to public places frequented by other dogs... til you have finished his vaccinations.. Did you have parvo at your house before?? I am curious as to why you have bleached everything if you haven't..
Call puppy trainers, or animal rescue groups for their opinions, as well as the vet clinics. They will have all the information you need.
awwww bless your heart. there is nothing in the world like having a dog a first dog even more so. Set down take a deep berth relax everything will be ok. now have a camera standing by so someone can get a photo of you and puppy coming home. Go out get an album title it something like my first fer baby. OMG Tell me you have a name picked out. Oh and there is a little unwritten rule about puppy they have to sleep with you unless the bed is up to high and they could fall off you don't want that. Oh and the other rule is you have to gently lift there ear slightly and place a kiss between there eye and ear that soft warm spot apply several kissies through there life. Also you have to remind them where there cute little pink tummy is because they forget, say something like Im getting your tummy or wheres that pink little tummy and tickle accordingly .. now this is 3 of the most important rules although the other are to. rule 1 ask your puppy to show you his or her monsters and gentaly open there mouth this way if they ever get something they aren't to have or you want to see there teethe they will show you more easily . #2 hold there paws and rub them let them know you want to hold hand this will make it easier to trim there nails down the road. # 3 do you have tattors in your ears and hold there ear so you can look down it make sure they are clean. now you do all that and things will be fine. oh and the whole monster teeth thing you can follow it by washing hands very well and slidding your index finger in there mouth along there gums that way when its time to start brushing there teeth they wont mind as much
As for the rest, don't let him around other dogs or other yards til all his shot are up and working you can ask your vet about time frame.. lol lol you are going to make such a good parent for this puppy. you are a nervous wreck just like all moms and dads lol .. Take care hope you both have a very long and happy life together , oh and we all want pics.
Frankenbeans?
Do you have a better dog name than that?
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No, you can't get a name better than that =D)
will that be Frank for short?
call it beans.
hahaha.
not sure about better, lol, but you do have an original. Funny, what breed is it?
Studley Fudpucker
That would be hilarious if it was a male dog... my friends dog is named Bean... though it doesn't fit him as he's been fixed.
Wolfinbean the vegetable wolf
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No, you can't get a name better than that =D)
will that be Frank for short?
call it beans.
hahaha.
not sure about better, lol, but you do have an original. Funny, what breed is it?
Studley Fudpucker
That would be hilarious if it was a male dog... my friends dog is named Bean... though it doesn't fit him as he's been fixed.
Wolfinbean the vegetable wolf
Foster parents! HOW DO U DO IT?
hello to all foster parents.
i am giving up on of my foster babies who was suppose to be a permanant one but because of personal reasons she is a now going to be adopted out. i love her so much she is the sweetest active happy thing in the world and she deserves more! how do u know when you have found a goo potential owner? is it a feeling?
i really don't want her to be abandoned if it doesn't work out as she has had a hard start in life. how do i guarentee that? how do i know that they will give her the best life possible?
ah help!! thank you
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I used to do a questionnaire, but I don't anymore. Mostly because the really cruddy pet owners know how to lie on it, because they've had tons of pets and filled out those forms a lot. I talk to a person instead. I like to see how much a person seems willing to learn. I finally have a potential home for two of my foster kittens. We're going over to meet the guy tomorrow night. His first email told me he didn't know much about cats but, wanted to learn. He's been a very good listener and has asked my opinion on things he's already buying for them. If he doesn't adopt my two, he'll probably still adopt from another group I work with in the area.
It's hard for people to keep up a lie when they're talking to you. Eventually they'll slip up and not remember what they lied about before. For instance, how a previous pet died. But, if they're doing it all on paper, they just have to look at what they filled out last.
I trust my judgment too. If everything sounds right, but, I get a bad feeling about it, I don't adopt them out.
i dont know how they do it but they are brilliant aret they
Its a feeling, but alot of people will feed you lies, you never actually know for sure.
you may want to be more specefic with what animal it is, or someone might think its an actual baby
Have your potential new owner fill out a form stating that she will return the dog to you if she can no longer take care of it. This way, you KNOW that your "baby" will be cared for by someone...if not this person, then another.
I am not a foster parent but I did adopt my baby vinny from a foster parent. He is the joy of my life (besides my children). He goes on rides with me, loves to go to Petsmart and the park. I know that when I was trying to adopt him the foster parent interviewed my vet, friends, and boss. She came to my house and made sure it was acceptable for him(he is a german shepherd so he needs room). Then we had to visit her at her house with our children to see if he would react well with them. it was a long process but well worth it.
I think you will just know when you find the right one.
won't they let you keep her or is it because you can't. when i see things like this i wish i could take over myself to make sure the child stays safe. but i don't have a home of my own God bless you both u need it.
I have a lengthy questionnaire that I ask potential adoptors to fill out. This helps me find just eh right home for the dogs, but since nothing is fail proof, I also have a very detailed contract that says if it doesn't work out, the dog MUST, absolutely MUST came home to me. There is a bit of intuition that goes into it, but most is just investigation of the potential owner. I insist on visting the home before I give over the dog, and meeting ALL family members. No matter how hard you try, you ARE human. It is so hard but so worth it to rescue and foster. If you'd like a copy of my questionnaire and contract, just e-mail me. I'll be glad to share. Thanks for helping the pup.
Is this some idea of a joke because it seems like a waste of time. You are not telling us what babies you are talking about. You posted this in the "Dogs" category so what is the real story? Get more specific about what you are talking about because I don't think anyone has a clue as to what you are referring to.
Rephrase and Repost!!
You have gotten some great advice here but the most important in my opinion is this~
HOME VISIT!! Physically go to the home, ask the neighbors questions..become nosey! (within limits)
Thank God I read the other posts before I answered, I truly believe Jennifer T has the best way to guarantee the puppy's welfare. If I were in your shoes I would do as she says. Get the forms from her, she knows what she is talking about.
Good luck!
I am not a foster parent and commend anyone who is ~ if I was I would have a house full of dogs and end up adopting them myself.
I did however; just recently adopt, a 3 yrs old Pom Valentino. I went through a grueling process of very long applications; phone visits, home visits not just by the rescue group but by my local Humane Society as well, furnishing documentation that I was physically/financially and mentally able to care for for a dog, my home was inspected and made sure it was "doggie proof," e-mail interviews etc
This entire process took almost 2 months, my ordeal took a little longer than normal because my little guy was being treated for heartworms but once I received official word that my application/home had been chosen ~ I can't begin to tell you but it was all so very well worth it.
The rescue groups are all about the dogs ~ not people, they place these animals w/the right person, for the right reason, at the right time! I also had to sign a contract stating that if for any reason my new adoptee just did not work out in my home that he was to be returned to the rescue group...
I can't and will never complain about the process of rescue or fostering ~ the people who devote their homes, time and love into these discarded pets who are sole dedicated to the well being of the animals ~ in my books are truely wonderful, wonderful people, thanks you.
Give her a big kiss and a blanket to take with her. The one thing that makes fostering bearable is knowing that by sending this one to a new forever home, you now have room for someone else to help.
Please stay in contact with the new owners for the first year. Be there to answer questions, I have even baby sat for old fosters.
I know some of my guys are already waiting at the rainbow bridge and some day I'll see them there.
Bless your heart, say a prayer, take a nap and then on to the next challenge.
I do my own home visits. If the little signal in your brain says hmm listen to it . Better to turn down a good one than to place with a bad one. Good ones always reapply.
I adopted out one of my dogs, who wasn't actually a foster; he was supposed to be permanant, but due to an illness in the family, I had to rehome him.
I enlisted the help of a rescue group director who has been dealing with adoptions for 20 years, and she found the family who ended up adopting my little Bear. When I met them, I had a really great feeling about them, and after seeing how happy their little dog was, I knew it was going to be a great home for my Bear. I told them specifically that if for ANY reason, they EVER wanted or needed to give him up, I would take him back without hestitation. I have kept in contact with them for the past two years, and they email me pictures of him.
I'm so sorry that you have to give up your baby... It's never easy, but I do hope that the people who adopt her will give you peace of mind that she's in good hands : )
Best of luck
-Purr
I have fostered pets. It is a bittersweet experience but so rewarding that is more sweet than bitter! Anyone that knows me can NOT imagine me being able to do this but each time I tell myself if I keep this 1 I can not help anymore. AS many above responded the rescues go to GREAT lengths to insure a pet gets the best new forever home and I use this as reassurance. I know my foster dog will be loved, happy, and spoiled from this day forward. It has helped me to talk to the prospective family and hear their excitement and enthusiasm, and than it becomes exciting to me too! I have never had any doubts about any of my fosters futures and that is the comfort I get when I let them go on to their new lives. I always try to get to that positive place before they go because they definitely sense your anxiety so the best thing you can do is be calm, and try to be happy for her!
You have done a wondeful thing, I hope you find the strength.
I agree with you. It is very hard to see them go away like that. I wish I could have kept all of mine-the first one I did. After that I realized that if I kept them all, soon I wouldn't be able to help any other dogs that needed me, so I try to detach myself as much as I can. (in between hugs and kisses)
If you have done a home visit with these people, and some vet checks and personal reference checks, your baby should be ok. Remember to really look and do less listening to them. What you see is often different from what you hear. You will know when you are in the home whether the place is going to be a safe haven or a nightmare for the dog. Make sure you meet the entire family-anyone who is going to be caring for the dog. This is important!
Make sure you see where they will keep the dog when they are not home(the basement is not a good place), and also where the dog will sleep. If they ask alot of questions about feeding and what the dog likes to do for play, that is good.
Most important of all, I watch my foster dog with the family. I believe dogs can sense when something is wrong with a person, and they will be a little more wary with those people.
Don't forget to get a phone number and an email address and ask the new owners to email you pictures and keep in touch. Offer to be a mentor for any issues that crop up. That will keep you in touch as well.
Definitely stress to the owners that they need to call you immediately if things are not working out. This will prevent the urge to dump the dog in a shelter. I have the email addresses of all the people I have adopted to, just in case. Once in awhile, I email them asking how things are going, to put my mind at rest. So far I have been lucky. I am sure you will do fine with this. You will feel better when you start getting pictures of the dog being pampered by her new family.
i am giving up on of my foster babies who was suppose to be a permanant one but because of personal reasons she is a now going to be adopted out. i love her so much she is the sweetest active happy thing in the world and she deserves more! how do u know when you have found a goo potential owner? is it a feeling?
i really don't want her to be abandoned if it doesn't work out as she has had a hard start in life. how do i guarentee that? how do i know that they will give her the best life possible?
ah help!! thank you
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I used to do a questionnaire, but I don't anymore. Mostly because the really cruddy pet owners know how to lie on it, because they've had tons of pets and filled out those forms a lot. I talk to a person instead. I like to see how much a person seems willing to learn. I finally have a potential home for two of my foster kittens. We're going over to meet the guy tomorrow night. His first email told me he didn't know much about cats but, wanted to learn. He's been a very good listener and has asked my opinion on things he's already buying for them. If he doesn't adopt my two, he'll probably still adopt from another group I work with in the area.
It's hard for people to keep up a lie when they're talking to you. Eventually they'll slip up and not remember what they lied about before. For instance, how a previous pet died. But, if they're doing it all on paper, they just have to look at what they filled out last.
I trust my judgment too. If everything sounds right, but, I get a bad feeling about it, I don't adopt them out.
i dont know how they do it but they are brilliant aret they
Its a feeling, but alot of people will feed you lies, you never actually know for sure.
you may want to be more specefic with what animal it is, or someone might think its an actual baby
Have your potential new owner fill out a form stating that she will return the dog to you if she can no longer take care of it. This way, you KNOW that your "baby" will be cared for by someone...if not this person, then another.
I am not a foster parent but I did adopt my baby vinny from a foster parent. He is the joy of my life (besides my children). He goes on rides with me, loves to go to Petsmart and the park. I know that when I was trying to adopt him the foster parent interviewed my vet, friends, and boss. She came to my house and made sure it was acceptable for him(he is a german shepherd so he needs room). Then we had to visit her at her house with our children to see if he would react well with them. it was a long process but well worth it.
I think you will just know when you find the right one.
won't they let you keep her or is it because you can't. when i see things like this i wish i could take over myself to make sure the child stays safe. but i don't have a home of my own God bless you both u need it.
I have a lengthy questionnaire that I ask potential adoptors to fill out. This helps me find just eh right home for the dogs, but since nothing is fail proof, I also have a very detailed contract that says if it doesn't work out, the dog MUST, absolutely MUST came home to me. There is a bit of intuition that goes into it, but most is just investigation of the potential owner. I insist on visting the home before I give over the dog, and meeting ALL family members. No matter how hard you try, you ARE human. It is so hard but so worth it to rescue and foster. If you'd like a copy of my questionnaire and contract, just e-mail me. I'll be glad to share. Thanks for helping the pup.
Is this some idea of a joke because it seems like a waste of time. You are not telling us what babies you are talking about. You posted this in the "Dogs" category so what is the real story? Get more specific about what you are talking about because I don't think anyone has a clue as to what you are referring to.
Rephrase and Repost!!
You have gotten some great advice here but the most important in my opinion is this~
HOME VISIT!! Physically go to the home, ask the neighbors questions..become nosey! (within limits)
Thank God I read the other posts before I answered, I truly believe Jennifer T has the best way to guarantee the puppy's welfare. If I were in your shoes I would do as she says. Get the forms from her, she knows what she is talking about.
Good luck!
I am not a foster parent and commend anyone who is ~ if I was I would have a house full of dogs and end up adopting them myself.
I did however; just recently adopt, a 3 yrs old Pom Valentino. I went through a grueling process of very long applications; phone visits, home visits not just by the rescue group but by my local Humane Society as well, furnishing documentation that I was physically/financially and mentally able to care for for a dog, my home was inspected and made sure it was "doggie proof," e-mail interviews etc
This entire process took almost 2 months, my ordeal took a little longer than normal because my little guy was being treated for heartworms but once I received official word that my application/home had been chosen ~ I can't begin to tell you but it was all so very well worth it.
The rescue groups are all about the dogs ~ not people, they place these animals w/the right person, for the right reason, at the right time! I also had to sign a contract stating that if for any reason my new adoptee just did not work out in my home that he was to be returned to the rescue group...
I can't and will never complain about the process of rescue or fostering ~ the people who devote their homes, time and love into these discarded pets who are sole dedicated to the well being of the animals ~ in my books are truely wonderful, wonderful people, thanks you.
Give her a big kiss and a blanket to take with her. The one thing that makes fostering bearable is knowing that by sending this one to a new forever home, you now have room for someone else to help.
Please stay in contact with the new owners for the first year. Be there to answer questions, I have even baby sat for old fosters.
I know some of my guys are already waiting at the rainbow bridge and some day I'll see them there.
Bless your heart, say a prayer, take a nap and then on to the next challenge.
I do my own home visits. If the little signal in your brain says hmm listen to it . Better to turn down a good one than to place with a bad one. Good ones always reapply.
I adopted out one of my dogs, who wasn't actually a foster; he was supposed to be permanant, but due to an illness in the family, I had to rehome him.
I enlisted the help of a rescue group director who has been dealing with adoptions for 20 years, and she found the family who ended up adopting my little Bear. When I met them, I had a really great feeling about them, and after seeing how happy their little dog was, I knew it was going to be a great home for my Bear. I told them specifically that if for ANY reason, they EVER wanted or needed to give him up, I would take him back without hestitation. I have kept in contact with them for the past two years, and they email me pictures of him.
I'm so sorry that you have to give up your baby... It's never easy, but I do hope that the people who adopt her will give you peace of mind that she's in good hands : )
Best of luck
-Purr
I have fostered pets. It is a bittersweet experience but so rewarding that is more sweet than bitter! Anyone that knows me can NOT imagine me being able to do this but each time I tell myself if I keep this 1 I can not help anymore. AS many above responded the rescues go to GREAT lengths to insure a pet gets the best new forever home and I use this as reassurance. I know my foster dog will be loved, happy, and spoiled from this day forward. It has helped me to talk to the prospective family and hear their excitement and enthusiasm, and than it becomes exciting to me too! I have never had any doubts about any of my fosters futures and that is the comfort I get when I let them go on to their new lives. I always try to get to that positive place before they go because they definitely sense your anxiety so the best thing you can do is be calm, and try to be happy for her!
You have done a wondeful thing, I hope you find the strength.
I agree with you. It is very hard to see them go away like that. I wish I could have kept all of mine-the first one I did. After that I realized that if I kept them all, soon I wouldn't be able to help any other dogs that needed me, so I try to detach myself as much as I can. (in between hugs and kisses)
If you have done a home visit with these people, and some vet checks and personal reference checks, your baby should be ok. Remember to really look and do less listening to them. What you see is often different from what you hear. You will know when you are in the home whether the place is going to be a safe haven or a nightmare for the dog. Make sure you meet the entire family-anyone who is going to be caring for the dog. This is important!
Make sure you see where they will keep the dog when they are not home(the basement is not a good place), and also where the dog will sleep. If they ask alot of questions about feeding and what the dog likes to do for play, that is good.
Most important of all, I watch my foster dog with the family. I believe dogs can sense when something is wrong with a person, and they will be a little more wary with those people.
Don't forget to get a phone number and an email address and ask the new owners to email you pictures and keep in touch. Offer to be a mentor for any issues that crop up. That will keep you in touch as well.
Definitely stress to the owners that they need to call you immediately if things are not working out. This will prevent the urge to dump the dog in a shelter. I have the email addresses of all the people I have adopted to, just in case. Once in awhile, I email them asking how things are going, to put my mind at rest. So far I have been lucky. I am sure you will do fine with this. You will feel better when you start getting pictures of the dog being pampered by her new family.
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