im getting my puppy spayed and im really scared for life long after effects and possibly death
is 6 1/2 months to early?
dont tell me to wait for her first period cuz thats unhealthy OK?
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What size dog is she?
The larger the dog, the longer you should wait. Larger dogs take longer to mature all around and if altered to early can have have orthopedic issues down the road and other problems that pro-altering at any age will not tell you.
Please read this link and it will help you to make an informed decision.
http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/longtermh...
6 months is PERFECT. Ideally you want to spay prior to the first heat.
Thank you for spaying your girl !
If you mean spraying like so it can't get pregnant and stuff then no that is not to early. I just got a new puppy and I'm thinking she was at like 4 weeks. Just ask your vet if its to young. Spraying a dog won't cause it any harm. I just had a white German shepherd for 12 years and she was sprayed.
No, this isnt to early. it is best to do it when they are young so they can be spayed before the Female first goes into season. and it can help with her health also. Did you know that when a Female goes into season the chances of breast cancer increases 20% every time she has a heat? im going to spay my puppy when she is 6 months. it can also help with walks. she wont run off much and she will be alot calmer.
What is spaying? Please tell me !! I just got a female puppy who is seven weeks old,
Good for you for getting her spayed. It is actually better for your dog's health to spay her. It helps protect against a bunch of things including cancer and having a bunch of puppies to take care of (a lot of money) and find homes for. If you have any more worries...feel free to say so.but it is the right thing to do for her health and to not add to the number of homeless animals out there (if she ended up pregnant).
no 6 1/2 months is ideal..and waiting for her first period isnt unhealthy fo her its just messy for the doctor...There really arent any life long effects that you will notice or ever have a problem with and they can do extra blood work on her if you ask to make sure she is helthy enough to go under...the chances of her dieing are slim to none so dont worry about. Kudos on getting her spayed though and good luck
Nope, now is the perfect time.. Best to get them spayed before they go into heat the first time..
Your vet will check out your dog, do a complete health exam before he does the spay, it's a simple procedure, no reason to worry.
Not at all, jeuvy neuters have been being done at 7 weeks for over 30 yrs. Best to get done b4 any heats, cuts cancer risk down to almost nil..
We have 3 dogs 2 are jack russell %26 min pinn the other little guy is a min pinn and we got them all 3 fixed and they are just as healthy %26 happy as before. We got our little girl fixed when she was almost 6 mos old befored she ever came into heat. The only thing is when they get fixed they tend to put on weight. I hope that helps you some. Our vet is the one that told us when was the best time to get them fixed
Friday, May 8, 2009
Dogs sleeping?
when my dog sleeps she sometimes barks or groans or makles other weird noises in her sleep. sometimes she even moves her legs as if she is running. do dogs have dreams then also??
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Yes, apparently they do.
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/do-dogs-dre...
From the above site:
"鈥ncidentally, adult dogs spend about 10 to 12 percent of their sleeping time in REM sleep. Puppies spend a much greater proportion of their sleep time in REM sleep, no doubt compacting huge quantities of newly acquired data.
And if you've ever wondered whether dogs that seem to be running during sleep are dreaming of catching rabbits or something similar, you can safely say they are."
I've heard my dog howl in the middle of the night, and when I ran out to see him, he's still lying down, eyes half-closed... looking at me like he doesn't know what's going on. :)
Yes, they do!
Yes they do.
Who can really tell? But I firmly believe they are dreaming.
I think they do, mine act as if they are running, chasing after something at times - it's cute.
Dogs dream :) Leave her alone :))))
my dog viabrates his legs while sleeping
Yes, she's dreaming. Shhhhhhhh, watch her, it's sooooooooooooo cute!!
dogs dream to
what do u think? they should.
When my dog sleeps he makes noises just like that, its totally normal its just like humans sleep walking really but except with dogs they don't literary start walking. Don't worry about this it's fine ! Dogs do have dreams sometimes bad and sometimes good!
my dogs dream alot. Just leave them be they always wake up fine. you can scare them if you wake them from a dream.
My dogs dream as well and sometimes move their legs or make noises, they sometimes even lick their lips - I guess they are dreaming of some good food. If they whine or you think they are having a nightmare you can just slowly go up to them and start petting them very gently, so they feel the comfort, mine usually stop having bad dreams then or they wake up. It's ok though, they won't get scared.
my dog does this too. sometimes she makes a sound sortof like a hiccup and i think she is dreaming about barking. lots of dogs do this. dogs also twitch their feet and even wag their tails in their sleep. if you watched yourself sleeping, you would see that you too make noises and move about.
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Yes, apparently they do.
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/do-dogs-dre...
From the above site:
"鈥ncidentally, adult dogs spend about 10 to 12 percent of their sleeping time in REM sleep. Puppies spend a much greater proportion of their sleep time in REM sleep, no doubt compacting huge quantities of newly acquired data.
And if you've ever wondered whether dogs that seem to be running during sleep are dreaming of catching rabbits or something similar, you can safely say they are."
I've heard my dog howl in the middle of the night, and when I ran out to see him, he's still lying down, eyes half-closed... looking at me like he doesn't know what's going on. :)
Yes, they do!
Yes they do.
Who can really tell? But I firmly believe they are dreaming.
I think they do, mine act as if they are running, chasing after something at times - it's cute.
Dogs dream :) Leave her alone :))))
my dog viabrates his legs while sleeping
Yes, she's dreaming. Shhhhhhhh, watch her, it's sooooooooooooo cute!!
dogs dream to
what do u think? they should.
When my dog sleeps he makes noises just like that, its totally normal its just like humans sleep walking really but except with dogs they don't literary start walking. Don't worry about this it's fine ! Dogs do have dreams sometimes bad and sometimes good!
my dogs dream alot. Just leave them be they always wake up fine. you can scare them if you wake them from a dream.
My dogs dream as well and sometimes move their legs or make noises, they sometimes even lick their lips - I guess they are dreaming of some good food. If they whine or you think they are having a nightmare you can just slowly go up to them and start petting them very gently, so they feel the comfort, mine usually stop having bad dreams then or they wake up. It's ok though, they won't get scared.
my dog does this too. sometimes she makes a sound sortof like a hiccup and i think she is dreaming about barking. lots of dogs do this. dogs also twitch their feet and even wag their tails in their sleep. if you watched yourself sleeping, you would see that you too make noises and move about.
Dogs skin problem?
my dog has like this brownish dry sin or w/ean its itching like crazy the skin looks normal and its flaking really bdshe has long hair so its hard to put the anti itch and flaking shampoo to the skin after the bath sh still itches and that brown stuff still there looks like skin dead skin
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Try Johnsons Cradle Cap Shampoo, the one they use for babies. It was recommended to me for one of my puppies who had dandruff and it really cleared it up.
My Vet suggested I gave her a teaspoonful of Evening Primrose Oil with her food once a day. This makes the skin really supple and stops flakiness.
My family used to have a golden/Labrador mix with long black fur, and in it's old age it got really bad dandruff. The vet suggested we feed it a spoonful of cod liver oil with it's wet food. Supposedly it makes their fur shinier and healthier, and it made the dandruff go away after a few weeks.
Sounds like your dog has picked up mange. This is caused by a mite and is best treated by the vet. The vet will take a skin scraping and look at it under a microscope to determine what type of medicine is appropriate. Don't wait. It doesn't get better on its own.
u should make sure it is always moisturized with a special cream a vet will be more than happy to help u..... my dog had the same prob. we used this cream.. forgot what is was called srry..... and if ur dog sleeps in a kennel at night make sure that only half of the cage has blanket and the other half bare DOGS LOVE IT THAt way and it will help ur dogs skin! when my dog had this propblem (he is a yorkie) we gave a hair cut so that he had really short hair..maybe u should try it!
hurry!! go to the vet, this sounds a lot like mites, and the vet can give him either a shot or something to put on his skin. the shot works a lot better though. i have three guinea pigs that have mites right now. don't worry, this rarely kills an animal.
get some omegas (oil) in her diet i would put hamburger or bacon grease on the food i put it on my dogs food once a month this keeps skin Oily and the coat shines if you don't want to go that route get Avon's skin so soft oil rub it in the coat a couple times a week this also keeps fleas away
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Try Johnsons Cradle Cap Shampoo, the one they use for babies. It was recommended to me for one of my puppies who had dandruff and it really cleared it up.
My Vet suggested I gave her a teaspoonful of Evening Primrose Oil with her food once a day. This makes the skin really supple and stops flakiness.
My family used to have a golden/Labrador mix with long black fur, and in it's old age it got really bad dandruff. The vet suggested we feed it a spoonful of cod liver oil with it's wet food. Supposedly it makes their fur shinier and healthier, and it made the dandruff go away after a few weeks.
Sounds like your dog has picked up mange. This is caused by a mite and is best treated by the vet. The vet will take a skin scraping and look at it under a microscope to determine what type of medicine is appropriate. Don't wait. It doesn't get better on its own.
u should make sure it is always moisturized with a special cream a vet will be more than happy to help u..... my dog had the same prob. we used this cream.. forgot what is was called srry..... and if ur dog sleeps in a kennel at night make sure that only half of the cage has blanket and the other half bare DOGS LOVE IT THAt way and it will help ur dogs skin! when my dog had this propblem (he is a yorkie) we gave a hair cut so that he had really short hair..maybe u should try it!
hurry!! go to the vet, this sounds a lot like mites, and the vet can give him either a shot or something to put on his skin. the shot works a lot better though. i have three guinea pigs that have mites right now. don't worry, this rarely kills an animal.
get some omegas (oil) in her diet i would put hamburger or bacon grease on the food i put it on my dogs food once a month this keeps skin Oily and the coat shines if you don't want to go that route get Avon's skin so soft oil rub it in the coat a couple times a week this also keeps fleas away
Dogs should be in the wild..?
why imprison them?
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Um, 'cause dogs are NOT wild animals and most would not be able to survive on their own.
Why don't YOU go out in the woods for a month or two and see how well you do? No fair bringing equipment with you, the dog has none. Don't read up on it either, just go on your "instincts".
Let us know when you get back.
good point, but i luv my dog waaayyy too much
Wolves are in the wild... domesticated DOGS should live in the house...
Because many of them are domesticated. So many are bred specifically for pets, a lot would probably starve to death.
Acutally, dogs can't live long without humans. They need us to survive.
no. if dogs were in the wild most of them would die. thats why we keep them as pets.
I see what you mean. But in today's day and age, dogs are treated like family. They are treated like children. =)
then the population would need to be controlled.
who wants a dog hunting season?
Because they were bred to be house pets and they love affection and the wild wouldn't be able to give that to them.
because they are different from wolves. without our shelter, love, and support they would be nothing. and we do not imprison them. we give them a home. and they give back love and excitement. as they say "a dog is a man's best friend"
i hope this answered your question.
There are very few "wild" dog breeds left, such as the dingo. Most dog breeds have been domesticated and wouldn't survive in the wild. C'mon, a tiny chihuahua would be vulture food in a day. I would take generations for dog breeds to regain the ability to survive in the wild.
Right on Man. FREE SPOT!
I own a beautiful English Springer Spaniel and the last place he wants to be is in the wild! He lives a charmed life and given the option, I'm sure he would choose the life he is living.
why should they be in wild?? who's imprisoning them? u mean ppl who keep them as pets in the house?? have u seen dogs who were knocked down by vehicles? have u seen dogs who are abused by ppl on the streets? have u seen dogs who cant fend for themselves? what they gonna eat? rubbish? other animals? gawd.
i wuld say..some dogs are very very wild..and they should be out in the wild..and if speak from the point that are they are imprisoned by humans, i dont agree with that, because i think they like living with humans, out in the wild its a competition for food and when they are living with their owners, they dont have to compete for food, they just get it, without any hassel, so overall my opinion is that some dogs love being with their owners, whereas there are some wild dogs out there, that need to be out in the wild.
Dogs are NOT wild animals.
They are domesticated. which means they were made for the home. To be pets. Thats why they are different from wolves and their other ancestors. Dogs cant live by themselves in our world.
It's not imprisonment, it's survival. If dogs were wild, they would get killed off for attacking livestock and humans. Thats just how it is. Besides, who wants a 200 pound great dane charging at them?
Okay, so we've all heard the debate that animals should not be in zoos or even as pets, and that their natural environment is in the wild, right?
Think of it this way, if you were the animal, would you rather be kept in a spacious hotel room and provided entertainment and three full courses a day, or be left in the wilderness to scavenge for your own survival?
That may be where we came from, but that is not where we now belong. Some undomesticated animals should certainly not be pets(i hate the zebra fad going on right now), but dogs have been coexisting with humans for years. They were domesticated with us.
the domestic dog is no longer considered a feral animal. Now considered a domesticated animal that has grown more and more dependent upon humans. Dogs proved to be very useful to early man as hunters and companions. So i guess they became dependent upon humans by chance. The people I know that own dogs don't imprison them. They are kept in yards go for long walks, etc. But they have lost their natural freedoms. Too late now though, can't turn the clock back. There are a lot of species of dogs that are still found in the wild.
Don't you know dogs are man's best friends. If they did not like people they would run off all the time.
I just saw on TV where dogs like the Labradors are life saving dogs in the ocean and fresh water. Would they do that if they did not like people?
no dogs shouldnt be in the wild, wolves should, dogs are just wolves that have been selectively bred to have more variety, you cant put a chihuahua in the wild, how could it fend for itself. you wouldnt throw out a chinchilla into the wild for the same reason.. it has been bred and kept in a domestic situations for generations and generations and in the case of dogs thousands of years. anyway why would you put a dog into the wild if it is happy in a family environment? maybe we should throw you out into an isolated jungle and see how long you survive
Very right. Just as human beings build settlements and hence their own jungle, dogs have a right to live in surroundings that are native to them, without any slavery.
It is really very selfish on humans' part that in order to get their protection they started to domesticate dogs and other animals.
The epitome of the fact is that when a dog goes mad (perhaps he begins to realise his situation that his freedom was taken away from him and that all he got for it was a little bit of bread and milk and a few pats on the back), they i.e.humans shoot him because he is a threat to their safety and no longer useful to them.
Dog...man's best friend.
Because packs of domesticated dogs running free revert to their wilder nature and start acting like pack hunters. They are a menace to livestock in rural areas and dangerous to people. You can't blame them for their instincts.
I don't like shooting dogs who are menacing my children or my goats or my chickens or my horses or my dogs that are minding their own lazy, well fed life of leisure business on my own property. But if I have to, I will.
I'm not talking about some neighbor's dog who happens to "cross the property line" becoming target practice just for being there...I mean aggressive, dangerous behavior.
There's this dumb idea when urban folks move to the country that all of a sudden they don't have to contain their dogs. Then they complain when they get trampled or kicked by livestock or shot.
In suburban and urban situations, not only are they hit and killed/injured by cars, but it's terribly rude to let your dog crap in your non-pet owning neighbor's yard.
Sure, if you want society to revert a few hundred years, then dogs could pretty much live as you describe. Of course, you'd have to give up all your "stuff" like cars, electricity, and computers...and how would you ask silly questions on Y/A! then?
I think you should be in the wild, land let the wolves find you
If we let domesticated dogs out in the wild to grow up as feral, then they would be a problem. Look at the cats, Overpopulation. Look at big wild dogs at large, Unsafe and then we have bite problems. They could kill a person. Either way they would be held for six months, so mean are they, that we are unable to clean them. Therefore, they are left in their dirty cage for six months because they are wild and they have bitten someone. It just seems that it is safer for them and healthier. We as owners give them their vaccinations, flea treatments and heartworm preventatives. We are able to get them fixed so their puppies do not die an agonizing death out in the wild. It is happening now!! We have the choice and we know what is right.
Dogs are domesticated animals, not wild. They aren't wolves or coyotes. Dogs look to humans for guidance, a wolf or coyote looks to their pack - big difference. That is why people have pet dogs, not pet coyotes.
cause sometimes in wild ones like at the zoos they are trying to get them to a level so they are not wipe off the earth and the dogs are not imprison most of all not at my house I treat all 3 like they are my children
because they are domesticated and need people to feed, water, shelter and take care of their medical needs. they do not do to great as strays. they are dogs not coyotes or wolves.
OMG get real.
Dogs should not be in the wild. They are a man-made species developed to be working companions to man. It is called "domesticated".
If let out to be "wild" most would die. Many breeds are, sadly, bred for traits that pretty much inable them to survive on their own. Many have no instinct to hunt for survival.
Those that did survive would multiply, become scavengers, invade human space as coyotes, become nuisances, and be shot.
Let's see...hmm...searching for food. Maybe able to make a kill once every 4 days.maybe even a rabid skunk if lucky! or finding a dead bird that died of bird flu? Or finding a flock of sheep with lambs and getting shot. Drinking from a stagnant pool infested with giardia. Coat matted with burrs under my "armpits...and itching. Laying in the rain and mud trying to sleep.
Me? I would rather be my dog! Great food twice a day, plenty of clean and fresh water. No worms, no fleas, no ticks. No rabies, distemper, nor parvo. Clean coat. Not being preyed upon my coyotes, wolves, bear..or other dogs. A nice bed. Plenty of exercise, plenty of play....long walks around the farm, paroling for ground squirrels, camping, fishing..playing in the kids wading pool...playing with balls, doing agility, getting to herd sheep occasionally..plenty of affection, petting.
They aren't wild animals. They were domesticated thousands and thousands of years ago, and all breeds of dogs were created by man.
Besides, the animals that belong in the wild have a hard enough time avoiding extinction. We continually destroy their habitat and kill them.
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Um, 'cause dogs are NOT wild animals and most would not be able to survive on their own.
Why don't YOU go out in the woods for a month or two and see how well you do? No fair bringing equipment with you, the dog has none. Don't read up on it either, just go on your "instincts".
Let us know when you get back.
good point, but i luv my dog waaayyy too much
Wolves are in the wild... domesticated DOGS should live in the house...
Because many of them are domesticated. So many are bred specifically for pets, a lot would probably starve to death.
Acutally, dogs can't live long without humans. They need us to survive.
no. if dogs were in the wild most of them would die. thats why we keep them as pets.
I see what you mean. But in today's day and age, dogs are treated like family. They are treated like children. =)
then the population would need to be controlled.
who wants a dog hunting season?
Because they were bred to be house pets and they love affection and the wild wouldn't be able to give that to them.
because they are different from wolves. without our shelter, love, and support they would be nothing. and we do not imprison them. we give them a home. and they give back love and excitement. as they say "a dog is a man's best friend"
i hope this answered your question.
There are very few "wild" dog breeds left, such as the dingo. Most dog breeds have been domesticated and wouldn't survive in the wild. C'mon, a tiny chihuahua would be vulture food in a day. I would take generations for dog breeds to regain the ability to survive in the wild.
Right on Man. FREE SPOT!
I own a beautiful English Springer Spaniel and the last place he wants to be is in the wild! He lives a charmed life and given the option, I'm sure he would choose the life he is living.
why should they be in wild?? who's imprisoning them? u mean ppl who keep them as pets in the house?? have u seen dogs who were knocked down by vehicles? have u seen dogs who are abused by ppl on the streets? have u seen dogs who cant fend for themselves? what they gonna eat? rubbish? other animals? gawd.
i wuld say..some dogs are very very wild..and they should be out in the wild..and if speak from the point that are they are imprisoned by humans, i dont agree with that, because i think they like living with humans, out in the wild its a competition for food and when they are living with their owners, they dont have to compete for food, they just get it, without any hassel, so overall my opinion is that some dogs love being with their owners, whereas there are some wild dogs out there, that need to be out in the wild.
Dogs are NOT wild animals.
They are domesticated. which means they were made for the home. To be pets. Thats why they are different from wolves and their other ancestors. Dogs cant live by themselves in our world.
It's not imprisonment, it's survival. If dogs were wild, they would get killed off for attacking livestock and humans. Thats just how it is. Besides, who wants a 200 pound great dane charging at them?
Okay, so we've all heard the debate that animals should not be in zoos or even as pets, and that their natural environment is in the wild, right?
Think of it this way, if you were the animal, would you rather be kept in a spacious hotel room and provided entertainment and three full courses a day, or be left in the wilderness to scavenge for your own survival?
That may be where we came from, but that is not where we now belong. Some undomesticated animals should certainly not be pets(i hate the zebra fad going on right now), but dogs have been coexisting with humans for years. They were domesticated with us.
the domestic dog is no longer considered a feral animal. Now considered a domesticated animal that has grown more and more dependent upon humans. Dogs proved to be very useful to early man as hunters and companions. So i guess they became dependent upon humans by chance. The people I know that own dogs don't imprison them. They are kept in yards go for long walks, etc. But they have lost their natural freedoms. Too late now though, can't turn the clock back. There are a lot of species of dogs that are still found in the wild.
Don't you know dogs are man's best friends. If they did not like people they would run off all the time.
I just saw on TV where dogs like the Labradors are life saving dogs in the ocean and fresh water. Would they do that if they did not like people?
no dogs shouldnt be in the wild, wolves should, dogs are just wolves that have been selectively bred to have more variety, you cant put a chihuahua in the wild, how could it fend for itself. you wouldnt throw out a chinchilla into the wild for the same reason.. it has been bred and kept in a domestic situations for generations and generations and in the case of dogs thousands of years. anyway why would you put a dog into the wild if it is happy in a family environment? maybe we should throw you out into an isolated jungle and see how long you survive
Very right. Just as human beings build settlements and hence their own jungle, dogs have a right to live in surroundings that are native to them, without any slavery.
It is really very selfish on humans' part that in order to get their protection they started to domesticate dogs and other animals.
The epitome of the fact is that when a dog goes mad (perhaps he begins to realise his situation that his freedom was taken away from him and that all he got for it was a little bit of bread and milk and a few pats on the back), they i.e.humans shoot him because he is a threat to their safety and no longer useful to them.
Dog...man's best friend.
Because packs of domesticated dogs running free revert to their wilder nature and start acting like pack hunters. They are a menace to livestock in rural areas and dangerous to people. You can't blame them for their instincts.
I don't like shooting dogs who are menacing my children or my goats or my chickens or my horses or my dogs that are minding their own lazy, well fed life of leisure business on my own property. But if I have to, I will.
I'm not talking about some neighbor's dog who happens to "cross the property line" becoming target practice just for being there...I mean aggressive, dangerous behavior.
There's this dumb idea when urban folks move to the country that all of a sudden they don't have to contain their dogs. Then they complain when they get trampled or kicked by livestock or shot.
In suburban and urban situations, not only are they hit and killed/injured by cars, but it's terribly rude to let your dog crap in your non-pet owning neighbor's yard.
Sure, if you want society to revert a few hundred years, then dogs could pretty much live as you describe. Of course, you'd have to give up all your "stuff" like cars, electricity, and computers...and how would you ask silly questions on Y/A! then?
I think you should be in the wild, land let the wolves find you
If we let domesticated dogs out in the wild to grow up as feral, then they would be a problem. Look at the cats, Overpopulation. Look at big wild dogs at large, Unsafe and then we have bite problems. They could kill a person. Either way they would be held for six months, so mean are they, that we are unable to clean them. Therefore, they are left in their dirty cage for six months because they are wild and they have bitten someone. It just seems that it is safer for them and healthier. We as owners give them their vaccinations, flea treatments and heartworm preventatives. We are able to get them fixed so their puppies do not die an agonizing death out in the wild. It is happening now!! We have the choice and we know what is right.
Dogs are domesticated animals, not wild. They aren't wolves or coyotes. Dogs look to humans for guidance, a wolf or coyote looks to their pack - big difference. That is why people have pet dogs, not pet coyotes.
cause sometimes in wild ones like at the zoos they are trying to get them to a level so they are not wipe off the earth and the dogs are not imprison most of all not at my house I treat all 3 like they are my children
because they are domesticated and need people to feed, water, shelter and take care of their medical needs. they do not do to great as strays. they are dogs not coyotes or wolves.
OMG get real.
Dogs should not be in the wild. They are a man-made species developed to be working companions to man. It is called "domesticated".
If let out to be "wild" most would die. Many breeds are, sadly, bred for traits that pretty much inable them to survive on their own. Many have no instinct to hunt for survival.
Those that did survive would multiply, become scavengers, invade human space as coyotes, become nuisances, and be shot.
Let's see...hmm...searching for food. Maybe able to make a kill once every 4 days.maybe even a rabid skunk if lucky! or finding a dead bird that died of bird flu? Or finding a flock of sheep with lambs and getting shot. Drinking from a stagnant pool infested with giardia. Coat matted with burrs under my "armpits...and itching. Laying in the rain and mud trying to sleep.
Me? I would rather be my dog! Great food twice a day, plenty of clean and fresh water. No worms, no fleas, no ticks. No rabies, distemper, nor parvo. Clean coat. Not being preyed upon my coyotes, wolves, bear..or other dogs. A nice bed. Plenty of exercise, plenty of play....long walks around the farm, paroling for ground squirrels, camping, fishing..playing in the kids wading pool...playing with balls, doing agility, getting to herd sheep occasionally..plenty of affection, petting.
They aren't wild animals. They were domesticated thousands and thousands of years ago, and all breeds of dogs were created by man.
Besides, the animals that belong in the wild have a hard enough time avoiding extinction. We continually destroy their habitat and kill them.
Dogs Sensing Earthquakes?
It's 12:55 in the morning (August 9, 2007), and I'm quietly putting my T-shirt outside in the laundry machine. As I walk to the washing machine, the dogs inside the house, locked far away in a room begins barking. I remember this because I was really annoyed that they were going to wake up the others.
Then other dogs outside in the open of my neighborhood begins to bark. I know this because I was muttering stuff at them for making such a ^%$#%$ racket.
Then exactly 20 seconds later, there is a strong earthquake. I run straight under my desk, ... shaking. Then I thought about the dogs and the timing of the barkings.
I consider myself a factual, rational, no-nonsense guy, but this is really creepy and strange. I'm not implying or suggesting anything, but just what happened after midnight.
I have to go back to sleep now. Any comments would be appreciated.
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I really believe that dogs can sense weather changes and other natural things in the earth. My heeler can sense bad thunderstorms. As soon as she goes and hides under the bed, we start watching for the lightning, and she is never wrong.
holly crap i felt it 2 im in North hollywood i was on my computer and i felt it.Dogs started barking over here 2 i dont know why but then the eartquake hit 2
Dogs sense any kind of weather disasters or tragedy before you realize. They also, get the sense of when you're upset or worried about something as well whether it's a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, or even a simple thunderstorm.
my cat used to yowl before an earthquakes, storms, blablabla came too. they're probably just more sensitive. or honed instincts
It is very well-known and documented that all sorts of domestic animals know when there is going to be an earthquake. Dogs are especially well-known for this, as they tend to alert and bark to warn their people, but it has also been noted in, among other animals, horses. Scientists aren't sure how dogs know, but they suspect it has something to do with changes in natural energy fields or some type of electromagnetic energy. The reason they think that is because dogs can also be taught to warn people with epilepsy before they have a seizure. The dog knows before the person knows, and can be taught to alert the person so that they can get into a safe position where they won't fall and hurt themselves. The people who investigate this stuff think that there must be some sort of built in and very sensitive energy sensing organ in dogs, because they know that there are electrical changes in the brain during a seizure, and during the period just before. They can see those changes on an EEG if they have a person in the lab, and they can see them before the person gets an aura telling them they will be having a seizure, so they assume that somehow dogs are picking up on it, as well. They have tried to pinpoint exactly how dogs know, but so far they have been unable to do it.
So don't worry--you don't lose your status as a rational guy just because your dogs alerted on an earthquake. There's plenty of weird but reliable science out there that says it's a well-documented but poorly understood phenomenon.
Since you won't read this until morning--I hope your sleep was good, and not disturbed by aftershocks. I hate those darn things.
yeah it's proven dogs can sense earthquakes and see ghosts. hmmm..anyways i felt it too. if you want info on the quake, not dogs, here you go http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/shake/ca/ind...
My Aunt has always said she knows when something is going on because the horses wont go in the barn. She believes they feel it in the ground. They act all spooked as if there's an animal after them. A dogs hearing and smell is so superior to ours, it has been theorized dogs can not only hear the sounds of shifting rock but smell sulfur and other gasses escaping the ground. I don't know but, this has been a debate for years. Scientist would love to figure this one out to provide more time to the people.
I don't live in an earthquake prone area but I'm sure your dog and all the other dogs in the neighborhood sensed that earthquake.
One of our dogs was so sensitive to thunderstorms that he KNEW one was coming hours before the sky got dark. It could be a cloudless sunny morning and he would be whining at the door and trembling in fear. He was a great big mutt and an outside dog. Of course we let him in the house when the storm actually arrived. He was very accurate in predicting thunderstorm activity.
I wonder if scientists who study earthquakes have explored how animals predict them? Sounds like a great early warning system to me.
Then other dogs outside in the open of my neighborhood begins to bark. I know this because I was muttering stuff at them for making such a ^%$#%$ racket.
Then exactly 20 seconds later, there is a strong earthquake. I run straight under my desk, ... shaking. Then I thought about the dogs and the timing of the barkings.
I consider myself a factual, rational, no-nonsense guy, but this is really creepy and strange. I'm not implying or suggesting anything, but just what happened after midnight.
I have to go back to sleep now. Any comments would be appreciated.
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I really believe that dogs can sense weather changes and other natural things in the earth. My heeler can sense bad thunderstorms. As soon as she goes and hides under the bed, we start watching for the lightning, and she is never wrong.
holly crap i felt it 2 im in North hollywood i was on my computer and i felt it.Dogs started barking over here 2 i dont know why but then the eartquake hit 2
Dogs sense any kind of weather disasters or tragedy before you realize. They also, get the sense of when you're upset or worried about something as well whether it's a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, or even a simple thunderstorm.
my cat used to yowl before an earthquakes, storms, blablabla came too. they're probably just more sensitive. or honed instincts
It is very well-known and documented that all sorts of domestic animals know when there is going to be an earthquake. Dogs are especially well-known for this, as they tend to alert and bark to warn their people, but it has also been noted in, among other animals, horses. Scientists aren't sure how dogs know, but they suspect it has something to do with changes in natural energy fields or some type of electromagnetic energy. The reason they think that is because dogs can also be taught to warn people with epilepsy before they have a seizure. The dog knows before the person knows, and can be taught to alert the person so that they can get into a safe position where they won't fall and hurt themselves. The people who investigate this stuff think that there must be some sort of built in and very sensitive energy sensing organ in dogs, because they know that there are electrical changes in the brain during a seizure, and during the period just before. They can see those changes on an EEG if they have a person in the lab, and they can see them before the person gets an aura telling them they will be having a seizure, so they assume that somehow dogs are picking up on it, as well. They have tried to pinpoint exactly how dogs know, but so far they have been unable to do it.
So don't worry--you don't lose your status as a rational guy just because your dogs alerted on an earthquake. There's plenty of weird but reliable science out there that says it's a well-documented but poorly understood phenomenon.
Since you won't read this until morning--I hope your sleep was good, and not disturbed by aftershocks. I hate those darn things.
yeah it's proven dogs can sense earthquakes and see ghosts. hmmm..anyways i felt it too. if you want info on the quake, not dogs, here you go http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/shake/ca/ind...
My Aunt has always said she knows when something is going on because the horses wont go in the barn. She believes they feel it in the ground. They act all spooked as if there's an animal after them. A dogs hearing and smell is so superior to ours, it has been theorized dogs can not only hear the sounds of shifting rock but smell sulfur and other gasses escaping the ground. I don't know but, this has been a debate for years. Scientist would love to figure this one out to provide more time to the people.
I don't live in an earthquake prone area but I'm sure your dog and all the other dogs in the neighborhood sensed that earthquake.
One of our dogs was so sensitive to thunderstorms that he KNEW one was coming hours before the sky got dark. It could be a cloudless sunny morning and he would be whining at the door and trembling in fear. He was a great big mutt and an outside dog. Of course we let him in the house when the storm actually arrived. He was very accurate in predicting thunderstorm activity.
I wonder if scientists who study earthquakes have explored how animals predict them? Sounds like a great early warning system to me.
Dogs saliva good or bad?
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Apparently it has antibacterial abilities, hence if you have an open wound and a dog licks it it supposedly can help... but maybe make sure the dog has not just been cleaning it's privates..! ewww..!!
Good for keeping dog alive.
Bad if used as a substitute for clothing.
good for no reason..and its absolutely bad for humans
it depends on the breed of dog
I've heard that it has some sort of enzyme in it the helps the healing process but I am sure that all of the other bacteria that live in there kind of negate that. Humans also have an enzyme in the saliva that is suppose to help heal.
well i wouldn't bathe in it, or drink it for that matter. Wash your hands
In context of what?
a dogs saliva is supposed to be antiseptic, but its not nice if they just been eating or licking their bum, i would rather kiss my dogs than alot of humans any day
saliva has emzimes which breaks down sugars in foods which keeps the dog healthy
and if there is a dinner bell when its feeding time the dog starts to get more saliva so its prepared to eat
If you find a good use for it let me know. With four Saint Bernards in the house I could use some tips. Maybe I could sell it on eBay?
a dogs mouth is cleaner than a toilet waht does that tell you
Hi Rob.
Punch up Zoonosis and Anthroponosis and I'll let you make your own mind up on what diseases can be passed either way. I believe it is something like forty-seven that they can give us and I think seven that we can pass to them so If it was a competition the dog would win hands down!
That is what I can't understand when owners allow their dogs to kiss their mouths!
messy on clothing
Dog's leg has growth?
My dog has been limping and I found a small growth on her. Now I'm finding them everywhere on her. The one on her leg is raw tho. What is it? Is it serious? I'm taking her to the vet sometime later today.
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I hope your dog is OK. this, unfortunately, is becoming more common.
This happened to our dog, Westly. But there was only one growth, on his leg. I don't mean to put a shadow on your day, but that growth was cancer. We had to put Westly down, now we have Sophie.
Whatever it is, I hope that your dog will heal!
The vet will answer your concerns correctly. It could be tumors or it could be parasites. I hope it's not serious and that your dog will be healing quickly after the vet checks her out.
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I hope your dog is OK. this, unfortunately, is becoming more common.
This happened to our dog, Westly. But there was only one growth, on his leg. I don't mean to put a shadow on your day, but that growth was cancer. We had to put Westly down, now we have Sophie.
Whatever it is, I hope that your dog will heal!
The vet will answer your concerns correctly. It could be tumors or it could be parasites. I hope it's not serious and that your dog will be healing quickly after the vet checks her out.
Dogs keep fighting?
two christmas ago i got a choclate lab puppy named brown. and i already had a cocker spainel named buddy. buddy is nutered but brown isn't. buddy attacks brown when i go into the back yard to play with them. ifr i pet brown a couple of times buddy come over and attacks him. browns ears bleed when he does this. buddy also attacks the rotwiller that lives on our street. the rotwieller never bites back but if buddy contuniuse he might. he also tries to bite a toy dog on our block what can i do to make buddy nicer towards other dogs.
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I'm poor white trash and ain't got two cents but;
Do NOT discipline do NOT get excited, do NOT get mad. The aggressor is Buddy so leash him first. Grab him and head towards Brown and observe him. If his hair stands up, small "twitch" on the leash and say "AHT!!". If he LOOKS at Brown, twitch, "AHT!" There's an expression kids talk about these days that someone "dogged me" starting a fight or what ever. That's exactly what you're looking for. Buddy will "dog" or stare down Brown before he attacks. CORRECT HIM FIRST BEFORE HE DOES. Twitch that leash and say "AHT" until he starts looking away from brown. Have them together until both are calm. If you need to, flip Buddy on his back and have him lay next Brown until he calms down. Repeat as needed, consistency is EVERYTHING.
DISCIPLINE HIM. Don't ALLOW him to injure Brown. Buddy is jealous. In addition to discipline spend some time just giving Buddy loves, don't let Brown horn in.
both are vying for you as "second dog" of the pack.
when they settle they wont fight as much. You need to prove to them that YOU are chief dog of the pack, by the way.
this happends to us also we have a black lab and a new puppy and they are both really nice dogs and hey are nice to eachother but some times our puppy gets to annoying and our dog just deals witih it and sometimes it goes into a big fight and what we do is spray them with water and seperate them
buddy might think that since you got brown that you don't like him as much and all you have to do is play with them together
It appears that you have a serious dog aggression problem here.
First step. For the safety of all of the dogs involved, you need to keep these dogs separated until you get the situation under control. Every time you put them together, you are risking whether this will escalate and one dog will get REALLY hurt.
Second step. You need to get professional help. Not replies here along the lines of, "well I saw on TV." Unless someone has dealt with this type of thing IN PERSON they have no business giving advice.
I've dealt with abused dogs, and anti-social dogs. In order to treat these situations, you have to SEE the dog. In addition, you need a LOT more experience than beyond simple dog training.
Good luck.
Ok-1. You must make sure that you have only 'one' alpha (a pack leader). Rather it be you, or anyone else you live with, there can only be one! That person must be the one who shows control. I am a 41 yr old woman and i am the alpha of my 2 male dogs-a yellow lab and an american bulldog. The first thing to do is ALWAYS stay calm, if you show excitement or raise your voice (or yelling) to get him to do things then you are just making things worse! Lower your voice, as if you were really mad and gritting your teeth when you talk, then they will read the calm and assertive body language and obey you. I think Buddy is jelous and wants you to himself. When you brought Brown into the home you have interrupted the rank and position of the family. He is confused and jelous. When he attacks - STAY CALM and DO NOT raise your voice in any way!! Push him to the ground and hold him there for about 1 whole minute and tell him NO, bad dog. Let him go and pet Brown again, if he attacks him again then - again - push him to the ground (or floor) and hold him there and repremand him firmly and calmly. He will understand after a few tries but be persistent or he will continue to attack. You are showing him who is the boss (alpha) and also showing physical correction. If you don't walk him, you should! The walk is the biggest part of a dogs attitude!! It gets them out of the yard, relieves stress and anxiety and if he tries to get out of line during the walk, give a small jerk with the leash and (at the same exact time) make a noice when you jerk the leash and repeat this when he is out of line. Again, you will have control and he will learn to respect you. Good luck!
I have a lot of experience with dogs. I take it that Buddy's aggressive towards anything that looks like another dog. He's being territorial in other words. What you could do is try to make him feel more secure in "his" area. Take a damp rag and rub him down with it to get his scent on it and wipe it on all the bases of the doorways you allow him to use, so he knows that its a secure area. After this you should try to associate buddy with other dogs from a distance. Give him some time and see if your friends will help. And if your yard isn't fenced in i suggest you get it fenced or get a large pen for Buddy. And try to keep Buddy inside when your playing with Brown for a while. After a while Buddy should realize that he will have to behave. And getting Brown fixed will stop the fighting too, usually. There should only be the occasional disputes over a toy then. Now, it might take a while but this is usually the most effective method.
If buddy and brown aren't neutered[fixed]; it could be dominance causing them to fight.
You do need professional help. Sounds like a dominance issue and you could be causing it and not know it. They will establish who is boss over each other and if you feed them or pet them in the wrong order they will take issue with it. You need to observe who is alpha in the two and feed the alpha first and pet the alpha first. Most bad attitudes can be cured with observation and behavior modification.
Lots of luck.
Hey your dog buddy is letting brown know who is in charge. He was there frist and you bring another dog in to his home. I have a small inside too. We have tried to get another dog but our Chihuahua always ran up on them bite them ETC...
If the fight get to bad you might have to give one of them up.
But try to work it out. Talk to your Vet
The first dog is the older controlling male.
Discpline him dont let him bite brown hes probbaly just jealous
Buddy probably feels that his territory has been intruded so thats why he is lashing out u should play with him on his own and give him a bit in ur house he can go to that brown cant like a bedroom or something it worked for my dogs!!
jealousy
Just adding my two cents here...
I have had some aggression problems with my dogs in the past. We had a great peraniese newfoundland mix (aka HUGE dog) that we adopted from the local shelter. She (Hannah) had some aggression issues we were aware of.
When I brought my other dog (Max), from my moms house to my dads, Hannah started to play the dominate roll. I have come to realize that it is best for the dogs to first meet on "neutral territory". So i would take the dogs some place, maybe a relatives fenced yard. Have both the dogs on leashes, 2 different people holding the dogs. Then since you are the master to them, you need to first give buddy attention. And note what happens, then give brown attention, see what buddy does. if he starts to attack brown, you grab his leash close to his collar pull him back and scold him, look him in the eye saying in a commanding voice "BUDDY NO!" twice seems to work best. You have to continue to repeat this and slowly move on to their own territory.
You just need to continue the "attention testing" with them on leashes. then move to no leashes and hopefully it will work. This is what worked for our dogs.
Just my 2 cents
a month ago while walking my 11YR, old English sheepdog on his leash, 2 houses from home. A neighbors GOLDEN RETRIEVER broke the runner attached to the house, to run across the road and attach my Buddy. The attack lasted 1 minute tops. my old guy couldn't defend himself . Needless to say, More than 20 puncture wound were inflicted into Buddy's neck and chest. Stitches, antibiotic, pain meds, and daily bandage changings. He is not the same dog anymore. he's healed nicely but won't do his duties unless I am out in the yard with him. He doesn't enjoy his walk like he use to either.
Now the good part
the golden has been a aggressive dog toward other dogs as long as they can recall. So here are owners that never bothered to seek help with this behavior. Buddy was his first bite but there were many close calls. ( they moved to the neighborhood 8 months ago.) now he is confined to the house or a steel pen throughout the day. He has one strike against him and is labeled THAT DOG THAT HURT BUDDY .
Get professional training for your buddy, or risk having someones dog injured, and you held liable . (and not looked upon nicely by your other neighbors.)
try class's for both of your dogs to get them to like each other
if that doesn't work you might need to put one of the dogs up for adopiton or put to sleep
I like how you ASK A QUESTION then state "hey his a dog"dogs have there place to and they need to stay in it ,they are not allowed to hurt,growl or kill other animals it is not allowed at all ever you have to be the boss sit in the yard and hold brown then when you are loving him if buddy trys to attack put him in his create and tell him no be nice but when he is good praise him with treats and love !
sounds to me like buddy is doing his job as the first dog and go buy a spray bottle and the next time it happens spray both of them and it will satrt to stop them from it but the dog down the road is it coming into the yard are close by if he is then buddy should be held back away because there job is to protect and sounds like you have a good one there if they are a protecting dog you should never pet one with the other around and if you do have the bottle close it just catches there attision enough to stop and think about it it only takes a dog about 3-6 months to start to learn your trates and after they learn them that wait for you to mess up and if you do and it involves another dog the go into the protect mode
good luck
LONG_HAULS_69@YAHOO.COM
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I'm poor white trash and ain't got two cents but;
Do NOT discipline do NOT get excited, do NOT get mad. The aggressor is Buddy so leash him first. Grab him and head towards Brown and observe him. If his hair stands up, small "twitch" on the leash and say "AHT!!". If he LOOKS at Brown, twitch, "AHT!" There's an expression kids talk about these days that someone "dogged me" starting a fight or what ever. That's exactly what you're looking for. Buddy will "dog" or stare down Brown before he attacks. CORRECT HIM FIRST BEFORE HE DOES. Twitch that leash and say "AHT" until he starts looking away from brown. Have them together until both are calm. If you need to, flip Buddy on his back and have him lay next Brown until he calms down. Repeat as needed, consistency is EVERYTHING.
DISCIPLINE HIM. Don't ALLOW him to injure Brown. Buddy is jealous. In addition to discipline spend some time just giving Buddy loves, don't let Brown horn in.
both are vying for you as "second dog" of the pack.
when they settle they wont fight as much. You need to prove to them that YOU are chief dog of the pack, by the way.
this happends to us also we have a black lab and a new puppy and they are both really nice dogs and hey are nice to eachother but some times our puppy gets to annoying and our dog just deals witih it and sometimes it goes into a big fight and what we do is spray them with water and seperate them
buddy might think that since you got brown that you don't like him as much and all you have to do is play with them together
It appears that you have a serious dog aggression problem here.
First step. For the safety of all of the dogs involved, you need to keep these dogs separated until you get the situation under control. Every time you put them together, you are risking whether this will escalate and one dog will get REALLY hurt.
Second step. You need to get professional help. Not replies here along the lines of, "well I saw on TV." Unless someone has dealt with this type of thing IN PERSON they have no business giving advice.
I've dealt with abused dogs, and anti-social dogs. In order to treat these situations, you have to SEE the dog. In addition, you need a LOT more experience than beyond simple dog training.
Good luck.
Ok-1. You must make sure that you have only 'one' alpha (a pack leader). Rather it be you, or anyone else you live with, there can only be one! That person must be the one who shows control. I am a 41 yr old woman and i am the alpha of my 2 male dogs-a yellow lab and an american bulldog. The first thing to do is ALWAYS stay calm, if you show excitement or raise your voice (or yelling) to get him to do things then you are just making things worse! Lower your voice, as if you were really mad and gritting your teeth when you talk, then they will read the calm and assertive body language and obey you. I think Buddy is jelous and wants you to himself. When you brought Brown into the home you have interrupted the rank and position of the family. He is confused and jelous. When he attacks - STAY CALM and DO NOT raise your voice in any way!! Push him to the ground and hold him there for about 1 whole minute and tell him NO, bad dog. Let him go and pet Brown again, if he attacks him again then - again - push him to the ground (or floor) and hold him there and repremand him firmly and calmly. He will understand after a few tries but be persistent or he will continue to attack. You are showing him who is the boss (alpha) and also showing physical correction. If you don't walk him, you should! The walk is the biggest part of a dogs attitude!! It gets them out of the yard, relieves stress and anxiety and if he tries to get out of line during the walk, give a small jerk with the leash and (at the same exact time) make a noice when you jerk the leash and repeat this when he is out of line. Again, you will have control and he will learn to respect you. Good luck!
I have a lot of experience with dogs. I take it that Buddy's aggressive towards anything that looks like another dog. He's being territorial in other words. What you could do is try to make him feel more secure in "his" area. Take a damp rag and rub him down with it to get his scent on it and wipe it on all the bases of the doorways you allow him to use, so he knows that its a secure area. After this you should try to associate buddy with other dogs from a distance. Give him some time and see if your friends will help. And if your yard isn't fenced in i suggest you get it fenced or get a large pen for Buddy. And try to keep Buddy inside when your playing with Brown for a while. After a while Buddy should realize that he will have to behave. And getting Brown fixed will stop the fighting too, usually. There should only be the occasional disputes over a toy then. Now, it might take a while but this is usually the most effective method.
If buddy and brown aren't neutered[fixed]; it could be dominance causing them to fight.
You do need professional help. Sounds like a dominance issue and you could be causing it and not know it. They will establish who is boss over each other and if you feed them or pet them in the wrong order they will take issue with it. You need to observe who is alpha in the two and feed the alpha first and pet the alpha first. Most bad attitudes can be cured with observation and behavior modification.
Lots of luck.
Hey your dog buddy is letting brown know who is in charge. He was there frist and you bring another dog in to his home. I have a small inside too. We have tried to get another dog but our Chihuahua always ran up on them bite them ETC...
If the fight get to bad you might have to give one of them up.
But try to work it out. Talk to your Vet
The first dog is the older controlling male.
Discpline him dont let him bite brown hes probbaly just jealous
Buddy probably feels that his territory has been intruded so thats why he is lashing out u should play with him on his own and give him a bit in ur house he can go to that brown cant like a bedroom or something it worked for my dogs!!
jealousy
Just adding my two cents here...
I have had some aggression problems with my dogs in the past. We had a great peraniese newfoundland mix (aka HUGE dog) that we adopted from the local shelter. She (Hannah) had some aggression issues we were aware of.
When I brought my other dog (Max), from my moms house to my dads, Hannah started to play the dominate roll. I have come to realize that it is best for the dogs to first meet on "neutral territory". So i would take the dogs some place, maybe a relatives fenced yard. Have both the dogs on leashes, 2 different people holding the dogs. Then since you are the master to them, you need to first give buddy attention. And note what happens, then give brown attention, see what buddy does. if he starts to attack brown, you grab his leash close to his collar pull him back and scold him, look him in the eye saying in a commanding voice "BUDDY NO!" twice seems to work best. You have to continue to repeat this and slowly move on to their own territory.
You just need to continue the "attention testing" with them on leashes. then move to no leashes and hopefully it will work. This is what worked for our dogs.
Just my 2 cents
a month ago while walking my 11YR, old English sheepdog on his leash, 2 houses from home. A neighbors GOLDEN RETRIEVER broke the runner attached to the house, to run across the road and attach my Buddy. The attack lasted 1 minute tops. my old guy couldn't defend himself . Needless to say, More than 20 puncture wound were inflicted into Buddy's neck and chest. Stitches, antibiotic, pain meds, and daily bandage changings. He is not the same dog anymore. he's healed nicely but won't do his duties unless I am out in the yard with him. He doesn't enjoy his walk like he use to either.
Now the good part
the golden has been a aggressive dog toward other dogs as long as they can recall. So here are owners that never bothered to seek help with this behavior. Buddy was his first bite but there were many close calls. ( they moved to the neighborhood 8 months ago.) now he is confined to the house or a steel pen throughout the day. He has one strike against him and is labeled THAT DOG THAT HURT BUDDY .
Get professional training for your buddy, or risk having someones dog injured, and you held liable . (and not looked upon nicely by your other neighbors.)
try class's for both of your dogs to get them to like each other
if that doesn't work you might need to put one of the dogs up for adopiton or put to sleep
I like how you ASK A QUESTION then state "hey his a dog"dogs have there place to and they need to stay in it ,they are not allowed to hurt,growl or kill other animals it is not allowed at all ever you have to be the boss sit in the yard and hold brown then when you are loving him if buddy trys to attack put him in his create and tell him no be nice but when he is good praise him with treats and love !
sounds to me like buddy is doing his job as the first dog and go buy a spray bottle and the next time it happens spray both of them and it will satrt to stop them from it but the dog down the road is it coming into the yard are close by if he is then buddy should be held back away because there job is to protect and sounds like you have a good one there if they are a protecting dog you should never pet one with the other around and if you do have the bottle close it just catches there attision enough to stop and think about it it only takes a dog about 3-6 months to start to learn your trates and after they learn them that wait for you to mess up and if you do and it involves another dog the go into the protect mode
good luck
LONG_HAULS_69@YAHOO.COM
Dogs Jaw Clenching: Why and is it normal?
I care for two dogs, one boxer/pit and the other a full blooded pit. Well I've noticed that sometimes they both do this jaw clenching thing (up and down like eating). Their jaw looks like they are shaking, like a wimpering child's. The boxer/pit does this more often then the other. The boxer/pit is just shy of 1 year while the full pit is about 3 yrs.
It's a random thing not at any set time or emotion.
I am wondering why this is.
Answers:
It looks like they're chewing gum, right?
This is symptomatic of a side effect of Distemper.
Some dogs recover just fine, sometimes the disease goes dormant for years and comes back.
This complication destroys nerves and is ultimately fatal to dogs.
A vet will know instantly if this is the problem.
Other signs are rock hard paw pads. They gradually get harder and harder until they're like rocks.
Could also be:
A habit
A brain tumor
An infection
A birth defect
But, I think it's better to be safe than sorry.
Its was probably a habit that maybe the older dog had and the puppy picked it up and is doing the same thing. Talk to a vet if you are uncomfortable about it, but I would say its just one of those weird dog things.
could be stress related, or a bad habit
My cousin's dog old used to do that a lot... But he lived a healthy life and he was nice. So I don't think it's bad, just a weird habit.
Sounds like he is stressed..
Are they doing anything else when this happens? Like legs stretching out or shaking? It could be mild seizures. Something I would check into. If they are seizures they can get progressively worse.
It's a random thing not at any set time or emotion.
I am wondering why this is.
Answers:
It looks like they're chewing gum, right?
This is symptomatic of a side effect of Distemper.
Some dogs recover just fine, sometimes the disease goes dormant for years and comes back.
This complication destroys nerves and is ultimately fatal to dogs.
A vet will know instantly if this is the problem.
Other signs are rock hard paw pads. They gradually get harder and harder until they're like rocks.
Could also be:
A habit
A brain tumor
An infection
A birth defect
But, I think it's better to be safe than sorry.
Its was probably a habit that maybe the older dog had and the puppy picked it up and is doing the same thing. Talk to a vet if you are uncomfortable about it, but I would say its just one of those weird dog things.
could be stress related, or a bad habit
My cousin's dog old used to do that a lot... But he lived a healthy life and he was nice. So I don't think it's bad, just a weird habit.
Sounds like he is stressed..
Are they doing anything else when this happens? Like legs stretching out or shaking? It could be mild seizures. Something I would check into. If they are seizures they can get progressively worse.
Dog's injury?(more info added)?
my dog is limping and i dont know why i checked out his back leg but i dont see any cuts or bruises.what can possible be wrong with his leg? any ideas?
dog info:
Jack Russel
normal size
very hyperactive from time to time
he's around 7 years old
anymore info you need to know i'll add later
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He may have slipped or fallen off of something, and simply landed on the foot wrong, causing a sprain of some sort. Call the vet, just to be sure : )
he could have a broken leg if it hurts still i would take the dog to the vet
Have you checked the bottom of his foot. He could have something, a piece of glass, splinter, etc. in his foot. He also could have the beginning of arthritis.
If he doesn't display any other distress signals, take it easy with him for a few days. Gentle massage perhaps?
If it doesn't get any better, take him to his vet.
Jack Russels are lively breed and this can be just a minor and temporary result of a rough play.
Don't panic too much and all the best to both of you :)
my dog always goes after birds (jumping off the back steps) he put a vertebra out so i took him to a doggy chiropractor couple of snaps with his activator and walla he was just as good as new
I would wait maybe a day or two and watch him. Make sure he is still eating and drinking normally. If he doesn't get better take him to the vet. My dog did something similar, but he was okay after a day.
Without actually seeing the dog it's really hard to tell, but most likely cause giving your description is a torn cruciate. This is when the ligament holding the bones in the knee is torn. The bad part about this is it does require surgery to fix, and it won't just heal up on its own. (You may hear it referred to as an ACL alot in humans. aka Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
This occurs, often times when a dog jumps and lands wrong, is playing and falls ect. and the injury is usually accompanied by the dog letting out a loud yip, then the dog may act fine for a while and later exhibit signs of pain in their leg, they will hold their leg up, limp, and act painful if you try to touch their leg.
He really needs to go to a vet, they will check for what is called a drawer sign. This is when they check the knee to see if it has mobility, if it does your dog has a torn cruciate.
Your dog's leg will appear to get better in a few days, however this is a bad sign not a good one. This means that there is now swelling in the knee, essentially holding everything in place. Eventually arthritis will set in and the longer the dog goes the worse it gets.Once the swelling goes down your pup will be in tons of pain.
Most cases of injured rear legs turn out to be torn ACL's. It's especially common in the more "hyper breeds"
Good luck, hope this helped.
It is not uncommon for a dog (especially a hyper by nature dog) to twist their leg or foot while playing and it will have the same result as a sprain in a human. Hurts and can be painful to walk on. It is something that will heal itself...just like a human. But if you run your hands all over his body with a little bit of pressure and you run your hand down that leg that hurts with a little bit of pressure, he will either flinch or yelp where it hurts. More than likely it is a sprain and you can even give him Ibuprofen for the pain and that will help!
dog info:
Jack Russel
normal size
very hyperactive from time to time
he's around 7 years old
anymore info you need to know i'll add later
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He may have slipped or fallen off of something, and simply landed on the foot wrong, causing a sprain of some sort. Call the vet, just to be sure : )
he could have a broken leg if it hurts still i would take the dog to the vet
Have you checked the bottom of his foot. He could have something, a piece of glass, splinter, etc. in his foot. He also could have the beginning of arthritis.
If he doesn't display any other distress signals, take it easy with him for a few days. Gentle massage perhaps?
If it doesn't get any better, take him to his vet.
Jack Russels are lively breed and this can be just a minor and temporary result of a rough play.
Don't panic too much and all the best to both of you :)
my dog always goes after birds (jumping off the back steps) he put a vertebra out so i took him to a doggy chiropractor couple of snaps with his activator and walla he was just as good as new
I would wait maybe a day or two and watch him. Make sure he is still eating and drinking normally. If he doesn't get better take him to the vet. My dog did something similar, but he was okay after a day.
Without actually seeing the dog it's really hard to tell, but most likely cause giving your description is a torn cruciate. This is when the ligament holding the bones in the knee is torn. The bad part about this is it does require surgery to fix, and it won't just heal up on its own. (You may hear it referred to as an ACL alot in humans. aka Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
This occurs, often times when a dog jumps and lands wrong, is playing and falls ect. and the injury is usually accompanied by the dog letting out a loud yip, then the dog may act fine for a while and later exhibit signs of pain in their leg, they will hold their leg up, limp, and act painful if you try to touch their leg.
He really needs to go to a vet, they will check for what is called a drawer sign. This is when they check the knee to see if it has mobility, if it does your dog has a torn cruciate.
Your dog's leg will appear to get better in a few days, however this is a bad sign not a good one. This means that there is now swelling in the knee, essentially holding everything in place. Eventually arthritis will set in and the longer the dog goes the worse it gets.Once the swelling goes down your pup will be in tons of pain.
Most cases of injured rear legs turn out to be torn ACL's. It's especially common in the more "hyper breeds"
Good luck, hope this helped.
It is not uncommon for a dog (especially a hyper by nature dog) to twist their leg or foot while playing and it will have the same result as a sprain in a human. Hurts and can be painful to walk on. It is something that will heal itself...just like a human. But if you run your hands all over his body with a little bit of pressure and you run your hand down that leg that hurts with a little bit of pressure, he will either flinch or yelp where it hurts. More than likely it is a sprain and you can even give him Ibuprofen for the pain and that will help!
Dogs in the Destiny's Child video "Soldier"?
what r they called? here's the video link if u don't remember what they looked like:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nbsbj6mxau0...
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Doberman
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nbsbj6mxau0...
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Doberman
Dogs in heat?
What is the typical age for dogs to go into heat? And when should you breed them (I heard their 2nd cycle)?
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Depending on breed and size anywhere from 6 months to a year the can have their first heat. I would not suggest breeding a dog until they r two years old, from personal expierence. They r still kind of young to worry about pups and may not be a good mom. But, asking your vet or doing some yahoo or googles searches may help you too...
please please please dont ask this question,. You wil just get upset when everyone bashes you for being a backyard breeder! Whether you have one litter or a thousand it's wrong,you have no clue what you ae doing, and because of people like you there are millions of dogs that are euthanized each year due to overpopulation.
Dogs are not money making machines they are companions. Maybe you should treat them as such
it can range from 6 to 9 months for their first session
plz be4 u decide to breed her make sure u can find homes for the pups and u can affrod the vet care she will need
also it might help u if u go and talk to a professional breeder to find out wot it entails be4 u go ahead
good luck
they say miss the 1st one out cuz the dog is too young
The first heat can be anywhere from 6 months and on. They should not be bred until they are 2 years or older. Also they should be tested by a vet to make sure she is genetically sound. All the best;~)
The first heat can be anywhere from 6 months and on. They should be bred until they are 2 years or older
I am not sure when they first go in heat, yes you are right the second cycle is good.
They typically go into heat for the first time. They should not be bred until they are AT LEAST two years old. Bulldogs also need to be screened for:
Pulmonic Stenosis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Aortic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, or PDA
Ventricular Septal Defect
Heart Murmur
Bracycephalic airway disease/syndrome
Pateller Luxation
Hip Dysplasia (OFA certification)
Elbow Dysplasia (OFA certification)
Hypothyroidism
And they need an annual CERF exam to check for eye defects.
Keep in mind that bulldogs normally require cesarians, and that they have a tendency to sit on their pups and smother them. So make sure you have enough money put aside for the vet bills and at least three weeks during which you can supervise the mom and pups around the clock.
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Depending on breed and size anywhere from 6 months to a year the can have their first heat. I would not suggest breeding a dog until they r two years old, from personal expierence. They r still kind of young to worry about pups and may not be a good mom. But, asking your vet or doing some yahoo or googles searches may help you too...
please please please dont ask this question,. You wil just get upset when everyone bashes you for being a backyard breeder! Whether you have one litter or a thousand it's wrong,you have no clue what you ae doing, and because of people like you there are millions of dogs that are euthanized each year due to overpopulation.
Dogs are not money making machines they are companions. Maybe you should treat them as such
it can range from 6 to 9 months for their first session
plz be4 u decide to breed her make sure u can find homes for the pups and u can affrod the vet care she will need
also it might help u if u go and talk to a professional breeder to find out wot it entails be4 u go ahead
good luck
they say miss the 1st one out cuz the dog is too young
The first heat can be anywhere from 6 months and on. They should not be bred until they are 2 years or older. Also they should be tested by a vet to make sure she is genetically sound. All the best;~)
The first heat can be anywhere from 6 months and on. They should be bred until they are 2 years or older
I am not sure when they first go in heat, yes you are right the second cycle is good.
They typically go into heat for the first time. They should not be bred until they are AT LEAST two years old. Bulldogs also need to be screened for:
Pulmonic Stenosis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Aortic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, or PDA
Ventricular Septal Defect
Heart Murmur
Bracycephalic airway disease/syndrome
Pateller Luxation
Hip Dysplasia (OFA certification)
Elbow Dysplasia (OFA certification)
Hypothyroidism
And they need an annual CERF exam to check for eye defects.
Keep in mind that bulldogs normally require cesarians, and that they have a tendency to sit on their pups and smother them. So make sure you have enough money put aside for the vet bills and at least three weeks during which you can supervise the mom and pups around the clock.
Dogs in heat...?
I am the proud owner of a maltess; my vet said he wants me to allow her to go into heat before she gets fixed. So my question is when exactly will this happen? Are there early signs? I know they make "diapers" for this does she wear them the whole time, what about going potty? Thanks in advance for the help, I have never had an animal go into heat before :)
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You're vet told you that? I would change vets because this is NOT something the veterinary community recommends. You should NOT wait until after the first heat to have your dog spayed.
Spaying you dog before the first heat cycle lessens the chance of mammary cancer by like 99%. Each heat cycle increases the chance of mammary cancer so that after a couple heart cycles, she has the same chance as a dog that never was spayed.
Second, hello - what if your dog got pregnant? Spaying her before she comes into heat garuntees that she will never get pregnant and never have unwanted litters of puppies.
Third - have a heat cycle, things get bigger, teats, vulva, etc. Get it done before the heat cycle so they don't become larger. The uterus also becomes larger with more blood supply making surgery and blood loss a greater risk.
Forth - Many illnesses can be brought on by heat cycles - like demodecic mange. This occurs because the steroids produced from coming into heat, suppress the immune system making them suseptible to demodex overgrowth, and other viruses and illnesses like kennel cough.
Fifth - bitches in heat can be messy. Yes there are diaper, but you have the change them constantly (like you can't put one on her in the morning, leave for work and come home 8 hours later). They can devolope urine and fecal scald from this.
My advice - ge a different vet as he is not giving you the best advice for your pet's health.
You should get her spayed before she comes into heat.. Easier surgery, quicker recovery.. And then you don't have to worry about her coming into season and everything that goes with that..
they have tampons for dogs so they can go the the bathroom easyer and when the dog has to go and has a diaper on just take it off and when shes done put a new one on so she wont get an infection. also you dont really kno when she is going to go in heat some lick there privates alot and others hump the air (srry to put tht so crudely). and yes you should probly keep the diaper on at all times because you never kno when there peirod is going to start or end.
Anywhere from 7 months til one year of age your pet will most probably come into season and she will breed with a male usually on the 10th day of her heat cycle,so you must contain her so no male can get to her.During her heat she will began to bleed just like a period on a human,and on the 10th day she will let a male dog breed her.Her heat cycxle will last around 3 to 4 wks.
You should think about getting a new vet. He isnt the smartest or he just doesnt care enough because it is easier and more safe to fix before they go into heat. I hope you do the smart thing that you should and take her to another vet, hopefully one that knows what their talking about.
Well, if she goes into heat, first you'll notice her vulva getting swollen. Then about a week or so later, she'll have some bloody discharge from her vagina. You can buy disposable diapers, and those work well to keep her from dripping on your floor. They have a hole for the tail and when you take her outside to go potty, you take the diaper off. You can also buy a "diaper garment" that is like a pair of panties, and you buy these pads to stick to the inside. These have velcro tabs and are harder for her to get out of. She might not like the diapers, but most of them get used to the diapers. After 7-10 days, the bloody discharge will stop, and she'll be in the final stage where her vulva will go back to normal and she'll be out of heat.
You never know when their first heat will be, because every dog is different. But most happen around 1 year to 2 years.
I do agree with everybody else- I would be skeptical if my vet told me that. Most vets tell you to have the dog spayed before she goes into heat. I would get an exam with another vet just to be sure, and ask your old vet to explain why he thinks she should go through a heat period before getting spayed. But I have never heard of a vet recommending this; it actually raises the dog's risk of certain cancers and illnesses.
If your vet suggested this then I would be finding a new vet...what a moron! ( the vet, not you )
The signs to look for if you do go this route are a swolen vulva area and bloody discharge. You would obviously take the diaper off for the dog to go pee ;)
Most dogs go into heat around 6 months
I wholeheartedly agree with your Vet. I think you should let her have a season then, if you are not intending to breed from her, have her spayed three months after her first season.
I personally don't agree with putting diapers on females. When they are in season it is natural for them to lick themselves in that area to keep themselves clean and by putting diapers on them you are preventing her from doing what comes naturally.
I always confine my females when they are on heat to the kitchen where there is a tiled floor which is easily mopped.
The females nearly always clean up after they spot anyway.
Her season will last 21 days. They start to dry up round about the 10th day. They usually ovulate between the 10th and 14th days so be extra vigilant with her at this time because these are usually the days when she will accept a male dog to mate.
Even though the bleeding has stopped don't be fooled in thinking that it's all over, She needs to be watched right up until the 21st day.
Females can come into heat any time after they are 6 months old. Just watch out for the first spot of blood you see and count that as Day 1.
Good luck with her.
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You're vet told you that? I would change vets because this is NOT something the veterinary community recommends. You should NOT wait until after the first heat to have your dog spayed.
Spaying you dog before the first heat cycle lessens the chance of mammary cancer by like 99%. Each heat cycle increases the chance of mammary cancer so that after a couple heart cycles, she has the same chance as a dog that never was spayed.
Second, hello - what if your dog got pregnant? Spaying her before she comes into heat garuntees that she will never get pregnant and never have unwanted litters of puppies.
Third - have a heat cycle, things get bigger, teats, vulva, etc. Get it done before the heat cycle so they don't become larger. The uterus also becomes larger with more blood supply making surgery and blood loss a greater risk.
Forth - Many illnesses can be brought on by heat cycles - like demodecic mange. This occurs because the steroids produced from coming into heat, suppress the immune system making them suseptible to demodex overgrowth, and other viruses and illnesses like kennel cough.
Fifth - bitches in heat can be messy. Yes there are diaper, but you have the change them constantly (like you can't put one on her in the morning, leave for work and come home 8 hours later). They can devolope urine and fecal scald from this.
My advice - ge a different vet as he is not giving you the best advice for your pet's health.
You should get her spayed before she comes into heat.. Easier surgery, quicker recovery.. And then you don't have to worry about her coming into season and everything that goes with that..
they have tampons for dogs so they can go the the bathroom easyer and when the dog has to go and has a diaper on just take it off and when shes done put a new one on so she wont get an infection. also you dont really kno when she is going to go in heat some lick there privates alot and others hump the air (srry to put tht so crudely). and yes you should probly keep the diaper on at all times because you never kno when there peirod is going to start or end.
Anywhere from 7 months til one year of age your pet will most probably come into season and she will breed with a male usually on the 10th day of her heat cycle,so you must contain her so no male can get to her.During her heat she will began to bleed just like a period on a human,and on the 10th day she will let a male dog breed her.Her heat cycxle will last around 3 to 4 wks.
You should think about getting a new vet. He isnt the smartest or he just doesnt care enough because it is easier and more safe to fix before they go into heat. I hope you do the smart thing that you should and take her to another vet, hopefully one that knows what their talking about.
Well, if she goes into heat, first you'll notice her vulva getting swollen. Then about a week or so later, she'll have some bloody discharge from her vagina. You can buy disposable diapers, and those work well to keep her from dripping on your floor. They have a hole for the tail and when you take her outside to go potty, you take the diaper off. You can also buy a "diaper garment" that is like a pair of panties, and you buy these pads to stick to the inside. These have velcro tabs and are harder for her to get out of. She might not like the diapers, but most of them get used to the diapers. After 7-10 days, the bloody discharge will stop, and she'll be in the final stage where her vulva will go back to normal and she'll be out of heat.
You never know when their first heat will be, because every dog is different. But most happen around 1 year to 2 years.
I do agree with everybody else- I would be skeptical if my vet told me that. Most vets tell you to have the dog spayed before she goes into heat. I would get an exam with another vet just to be sure, and ask your old vet to explain why he thinks she should go through a heat period before getting spayed. But I have never heard of a vet recommending this; it actually raises the dog's risk of certain cancers and illnesses.
If your vet suggested this then I would be finding a new vet...what a moron! ( the vet, not you )
The signs to look for if you do go this route are a swolen vulva area and bloody discharge. You would obviously take the diaper off for the dog to go pee ;)
Most dogs go into heat around 6 months
I wholeheartedly agree with your Vet. I think you should let her have a season then, if you are not intending to breed from her, have her spayed three months after her first season.
I personally don't agree with putting diapers on females. When they are in season it is natural for them to lick themselves in that area to keep themselves clean and by putting diapers on them you are preventing her from doing what comes naturally.
I always confine my females when they are on heat to the kitchen where there is a tiled floor which is easily mopped.
The females nearly always clean up after they spot anyway.
Her season will last 21 days. They start to dry up round about the 10th day. They usually ovulate between the 10th and 14th days so be extra vigilant with her at this time because these are usually the days when she will accept a male dog to mate.
Even though the bleeding has stopped don't be fooled in thinking that it's all over, She needs to be watched right up until the 21st day.
Females can come into heat any time after they are 6 months old. Just watch out for the first spot of blood you see and count that as Day 1.
Good luck with her.
Dogs in clothes?!?
What do people think about this?
http://www.dogsinthenews.blogspot.com...
I think it is totally bonkers, but it seems to be a rising trend.
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This may be the one phenomenon that truly proves that animals are more caring, understanding, sensitive, patient, and forgiving than humans ever can hope to be.
its pretty pathetic i mean people make dogs myspaces have a whole wardrobe for them i mean come on... i do have 2 sweaters for my dog but... wow thats crazy
thats a bit outrageous.
im ohkay with like little sweaters for winter but thats just...yeah.
I couldn't view the link because I'm at work, but dogs in clothes, yes, they all need to be pampered.
Some dogs really enjoy nice, warm sweaters in the winter.
Totally and absolutely disgusting and ridiculous. You should have posted this later when school lets out, you would have had the time of your life with everybody telling you how adorable it is.
well some people think that it's soo insane but others think it's sooo adorable.i am on the fence about it.
I think it's ridiculous. The dogs are so lucky to get to run around with out clothes on, why on Earth would anyone force outfits onto their pets. I only wish society would let me do the run around without clothes on...
And I'm completely serious.
Two of my dogs wear fleece jackets outside when it is just barely cold and all four of my dogs own them for when it gets very cold. The two who wear them more often have a few of them for when they need washing (which is pretty often) but no I would not dye my dog's fur pink (or any other color) nor would I put the "fru-fru" stuff on them, however I do know dogs who really enjoy dressing up. It probably has to do with the response they get while wearing it.
I dress up my boy chihuahua. He's short haired and needs the extra warmth often. Finding masculine clothes for him used to be difficult but it's getting a little easier now. He's got his basic sweater, faux shearling jacket, wind-breaker, super-dog costume (which he loves), and I think I'm gonna have to get him the combat harness/leash and the "Paws for Peace" charm, too. He's gotta feel like a man, you know. LOL.
My kids dress up our rabbits for the occasional rabbit show costume contest. It's fun and they don't have the clothes on all day. They really don't mind at all. :)
I like the multi functional clothing like the fashion clothing harness/leash combos (see below).
Cant access the link.
I would never put clothes on my dog (maybe a sweater on a cold chihuahua, but only if no blanket or hand warming wasnt possible). However, I know a dog that lives for the moment she's allowed to put on her dress. If the dog enjoys it and there is no threat from the activity, what is the problem?
dogs don't need clothes, its just stupid!
have you ever seen a dog try to walk with clothes on? they look like penguins!
It's completely rediculous and I couldn't help but laugh. I mean to each their own but wow! I can get into some people giving their dogs little hats so their noses don't get burned and I have a winter jacket for my dog cause she's short haired and winter can be -20F but that link is just a bit extreme.
Some people are just a little nutters, it takes all kinds I guess.
Well i mean i do have a couple of cloths for them like little sweeter and winter shoes because were i live it snows really bad and a couple of shirts and dresses for picture time but that's it i don't think is wrong as long as you don't over do it like that poor poodle in the picture dogs are not meant to use stuff on their heads it seems to bother them but clothing i think is fine as long as it does not hurt them or is to heavy for them.
in the new world, as crazy as it seems, anything is absolutely possible
i personally think its kinda cute, but if the dog doesnt like it or is very uncomfortable then people shouldnt force it on.
i agree with you i like dogs wich is why i agree i feel bad 4 them wearing those clothes
http://www.dogsinthenews.blogspot.com...
I think it is totally bonkers, but it seems to be a rising trend.
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This may be the one phenomenon that truly proves that animals are more caring, understanding, sensitive, patient, and forgiving than humans ever can hope to be.
its pretty pathetic i mean people make dogs myspaces have a whole wardrobe for them i mean come on... i do have 2 sweaters for my dog but... wow thats crazy
thats a bit outrageous.
im ohkay with like little sweaters for winter but thats just...yeah.
I couldn't view the link because I'm at work, but dogs in clothes, yes, they all need to be pampered.
Some dogs really enjoy nice, warm sweaters in the winter.
Totally and absolutely disgusting and ridiculous. You should have posted this later when school lets out, you would have had the time of your life with everybody telling you how adorable it is.
well some people think that it's soo insane but others think it's sooo adorable.i am on the fence about it.
I think it's ridiculous. The dogs are so lucky to get to run around with out clothes on, why on Earth would anyone force outfits onto their pets. I only wish society would let me do the run around without clothes on...
And I'm completely serious.
Two of my dogs wear fleece jackets outside when it is just barely cold and all four of my dogs own them for when it gets very cold. The two who wear them more often have a few of them for when they need washing (which is pretty often) but no I would not dye my dog's fur pink (or any other color) nor would I put the "fru-fru" stuff on them, however I do know dogs who really enjoy dressing up. It probably has to do with the response they get while wearing it.
I dress up my boy chihuahua. He's short haired and needs the extra warmth often. Finding masculine clothes for him used to be difficult but it's getting a little easier now. He's got his basic sweater, faux shearling jacket, wind-breaker, super-dog costume (which he loves), and I think I'm gonna have to get him the combat harness/leash and the "Paws for Peace" charm, too. He's gotta feel like a man, you know. LOL.
My kids dress up our rabbits for the occasional rabbit show costume contest. It's fun and they don't have the clothes on all day. They really don't mind at all. :)
I like the multi functional clothing like the fashion clothing harness/leash combos (see below).
Cant access the link.
I would never put clothes on my dog (maybe a sweater on a cold chihuahua, but only if no blanket or hand warming wasnt possible). However, I know a dog that lives for the moment she's allowed to put on her dress. If the dog enjoys it and there is no threat from the activity, what is the problem?
dogs don't need clothes, its just stupid!
have you ever seen a dog try to walk with clothes on? they look like penguins!
It's completely rediculous and I couldn't help but laugh. I mean to each their own but wow! I can get into some people giving their dogs little hats so their noses don't get burned and I have a winter jacket for my dog cause she's short haired and winter can be -20F but that link is just a bit extreme.
Some people are just a little nutters, it takes all kinds I guess.
Well i mean i do have a couple of cloths for them like little sweeter and winter shoes because were i live it snows really bad and a couple of shirts and dresses for picture time but that's it i don't think is wrong as long as you don't over do it like that poor poodle in the picture dogs are not meant to use stuff on their heads it seems to bother them but clothing i think is fine as long as it does not hurt them or is to heavy for them.
in the new world, as crazy as it seems, anything is absolutely possible
i personally think its kinda cute, but if the dog doesnt like it or is very uncomfortable then people shouldnt force it on.
i agree with you i like dogs wich is why i agree i feel bad 4 them wearing those clothes
Dogs in Captivity?
Someone on here keeps talking about keeping dogs in captivity. How does everyone feel about this? How would your dog do in the wild?
My dog could probably catch his own food, but might easily get hit by cars if he was anywhere developed as he has a one track-mind- squirrels! bunnies! He also is a bit of a wimp and gets dominated by every dog in the dog park. This could mean death in the wild.
I believe the dog is now a domesticated animal and most could not survive in the wild. Anyone else's opinions? I would particulary like scubapair's opinion and an explanation of why he feels that way.
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Releasing domesticated animals back into the wild is like clipping a bird's wings and then expecting it to fly. Much of the natural instinct is taken away from them in the process of domestication leaving them unable to fend for themselves. Most dogs lack the ability to effectively hunt due to the fact that they have never had to develop that skill and now it would be hard for them to do so quickly enough to avoid starvation. Also, they are used to being social with humans and I believe that to just rip them out of that environment that they are used to would be more than cruel.
The typical domesticated dog has not been forced to develop the skills required to live in the wild %26 likely would not survive. Those that do would struggle for a long time. Dogs that spend more time outside ( farmdogs and such ) would find it easier if they were suddenly forced to fend for themselves.
i agree. even if a dog could fend for itself it no longer has the natural defenses against certain illnesses and weather as do its wild cousins.
My dog would most definitely get hit by a car. He thinks he can go whereever he pleases. While I have had MANY conversations with him about looking both ways before he crosses the street, he never does, which is why I also explain to him, that I am leading on the walk - because if he was, I'd be dead. I also inform him this is why he's not a service dog. By now he would have killed himself and his poor blind owner.
Silly dog. Look both ways!!
Alas, my dog probably wouldn't be able to find food. My dog is extremely pack oriented and honestly would just try and find a human friend. He might not like them very much, but - typical male that he is - he'd find a female, use her for food and love, and then move on.
Wow - have I anthropomorphized my dog enough ;)
ha ha - my dog wouldn't make it. He's got no skill.
My dog could probably catch his own food, but might easily get hit by cars if he was anywhere developed as he has a one track-mind- squirrels! bunnies! He also is a bit of a wimp and gets dominated by every dog in the dog park. This could mean death in the wild.
I believe the dog is now a domesticated animal and most could not survive in the wild. Anyone else's opinions? I would particulary like scubapair's opinion and an explanation of why he feels that way.
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Releasing domesticated animals back into the wild is like clipping a bird's wings and then expecting it to fly. Much of the natural instinct is taken away from them in the process of domestication leaving them unable to fend for themselves. Most dogs lack the ability to effectively hunt due to the fact that they have never had to develop that skill and now it would be hard for them to do so quickly enough to avoid starvation. Also, they are used to being social with humans and I believe that to just rip them out of that environment that they are used to would be more than cruel.
The typical domesticated dog has not been forced to develop the skills required to live in the wild %26 likely would not survive. Those that do would struggle for a long time. Dogs that spend more time outside ( farmdogs and such ) would find it easier if they were suddenly forced to fend for themselves.
i agree. even if a dog could fend for itself it no longer has the natural defenses against certain illnesses and weather as do its wild cousins.
My dog would most definitely get hit by a car. He thinks he can go whereever he pleases. While I have had MANY conversations with him about looking both ways before he crosses the street, he never does, which is why I also explain to him, that I am leading on the walk - because if he was, I'd be dead. I also inform him this is why he's not a service dog. By now he would have killed himself and his poor blind owner.
Silly dog. Look both ways!!
Alas, my dog probably wouldn't be able to find food. My dog is extremely pack oriented and honestly would just try and find a human friend. He might not like them very much, but - typical male that he is - he'd find a female, use her for food and love, and then move on.
Wow - have I anthropomorphized my dog enough ;)
ha ha - my dog wouldn't make it. He's got no skill.
Dogs hurt tail?
My yellow lab hurt her tail and has trouble sitting, how can I help her and the pain?
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Check with the vet.
Has she recently had a bath or been swimming? She may have cold water tail.
http://woodhavenlabs.com/coldtail.html...
http://woodhavenlabs.com/limbertail.html...
http://woodhavenlabs.com/limbertail-upda...
vet, but all they will do is give it meds.
First take her to the vet. As you may use vet wrap to steady her tail in position but I'd find out if it broke or not so you know how to wrap it for comfort.
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Check with the vet.
Has she recently had a bath or been swimming? She may have cold water tail.
http://woodhavenlabs.com/coldtail.html...
http://woodhavenlabs.com/limbertail.html...
http://woodhavenlabs.com/limbertail-upda...
vet, but all they will do is give it meds.
First take her to the vet. As you may use vet wrap to steady her tail in position but I'd find out if it broke or not so you know how to wrap it for comfort.
Dogs hit by train.?
when i was in 3rd grade my two boxer dogs were hit by a train
i never really gave it much thought
but is that really possible?
like wat is the chances then both fell asleep on the tracks %26 didnt wake up or were both just standing there?
do you think there was foul play?
i overheard my parents say they think they were tied to the tracks
but i didnt confront them because i was too busy crying my eyes out for a while %26 i was only in 3rd grade
%26now im goin into 8th %26 my cat just died so im giving it alot of thought
do you think they were tied or just some freak accident?
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Dogs often travel together in packs. It is possible they were together on the tracks. It is possible for the other thoughts as well. What you want to focus on is the wonderful memories you share about them and keep them in your heart.
Sorry to hear of your recent loss. Any pet lost is a time of reflection and wondering. Just focus on the memories they gave you and all the great times.
why drag up the subject now? the dogs are gone.
well my grandma was taking her german shepherd for a walk when it saw a gopher and ran right infront of a train. if they were tied who would have tied them? they could have been playing and were rolling around the tracks and got hit, maybe they were sold and your parents told you they were killed or something, because maybe you couldnt afford to pay for them anymore, im sorry about your dogs and cat :(
It could have been a freak accident and your best bet is to just confront your parents and let them know you really want the truth.
theyre dead and have been for 5 years? forget it.concentrate on the grief of your cat.
I'm sure they would run away... I would go with tied up
That is a little strange.
Are you sure your parents didn't just put it to sleep, and didn't want you to know?
Ask them, and if they say thats not the case, or something similar to that, then I'm not sure what you can do.
Sorry I couldn't help more. :]]
hmmmm, they could have been put to sleep(like anesthesia, only temporarily)or, they could have been tied to the tracks...it would have been sooo cruel though and I can see why you cried:(
Warm tracks not used often, it's possible that a pair of dogs could fall asleep there.. I am surprised tho that they wouldn't feel the train coming and at least jump up and look.
That is really sad and to tell the truth i think that your dogs might have been tied but that would be sick minded and i know they couldn't have just fell asleep because the train tracks would have shook a little while before the hit and what are the odds of both of them getting hit they must have been tied to the tracks.
I really hope that you can get the confidence to get two more dogs so you could feel better.
Talk to your parents and let them know how you feel. If you don't get that stuff out now it could cause problems for you in the future. Just tell them what you think and ask them to tell you the truth about it. Tell them that you are still curious and that you recently had been thinking about the dogs.
It is very possible that the dogs got hit by a train. A dogs instinct to chase is very strong. They may have been chasing a deer, cat , raccoon, or some other animal. Once into the chase they had no clue what train tracks meant and to be cautious. They probably just chased something and got the train hit them.
You cared about them very much, and have some happy memories of them. When I lost my most precious dog , I remembered how happy she made me , and how sad it would have been if I had never had my dog in my life. I started to feel lucky that the time my dog was here , I got to be a part of her life.
I've heard of cows getting hit by trains, but cows are stupid. Trains are loud noisy and will scare the hell out of you. Sadly I think someone tied them, it takes trains at least 1 mile to come to a stop. I live in a city the trains go thru 24/7 I am half a mile from the tracks and I can hear the horn from here (one is going by as I type).
You might want to ask your parents who they think did it
We just lost a 13 year old girl in a nearby town to being hit by a train in daylight. If a teenager couldn't hear a train coming up from behind them soon enough to get out of the way, it is only logical that the same could apply to a dog. If you have studied the doppler effect you would know that sound of a rapidly moving object can reach you almost the same time as the object.
Animals are often hit by cars and cars can stop MUCH quicker than trains. Animals do not instinctively avoid train tracks and a train can never stop in time, even if they see the animal. For the animals, it is simply a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
As to the 'tied to the track' comment, people often make comments at moments of grief that has no basis in fact--just something to explain a situation that they don't understand. I would not put any stock in it unless there was a lot more to go on. I assume that they like you think that a dog would not stand on a track and get hit even though it is not that uncommon.
As a veterinarian, I have several times treated dogs that were hit by a train (once was even a boxer). I have also treated horses a couple of times. In none of the cases was the animals tied to the tracks. I probably would have seen more cases of this type but most of the animals hit by a train do not survive to make it into a clinic. In the horses, I helped to treat, there were two and one died instantly and the other survived with some serious injuries.
But tied to the tracks--no, and I wouldn't describe as a 'freak accident' as it is not that uncommon.
i never really gave it much thought
but is that really possible?
like wat is the chances then both fell asleep on the tracks %26 didnt wake up or were both just standing there?
do you think there was foul play?
i overheard my parents say they think they were tied to the tracks
but i didnt confront them because i was too busy crying my eyes out for a while %26 i was only in 3rd grade
%26now im goin into 8th %26 my cat just died so im giving it alot of thought
do you think they were tied or just some freak accident?
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Dogs often travel together in packs. It is possible they were together on the tracks. It is possible for the other thoughts as well. What you want to focus on is the wonderful memories you share about them and keep them in your heart.
Sorry to hear of your recent loss. Any pet lost is a time of reflection and wondering. Just focus on the memories they gave you and all the great times.
why drag up the subject now? the dogs are gone.
well my grandma was taking her german shepherd for a walk when it saw a gopher and ran right infront of a train. if they were tied who would have tied them? they could have been playing and were rolling around the tracks and got hit, maybe they were sold and your parents told you they were killed or something, because maybe you couldnt afford to pay for them anymore, im sorry about your dogs and cat :(
It could have been a freak accident and your best bet is to just confront your parents and let them know you really want the truth.
theyre dead and have been for 5 years? forget it.concentrate on the grief of your cat.
I'm sure they would run away... I would go with tied up
That is a little strange.
Are you sure your parents didn't just put it to sleep, and didn't want you to know?
Ask them, and if they say thats not the case, or something similar to that, then I'm not sure what you can do.
Sorry I couldn't help more. :]]
hmmmm, they could have been put to sleep(like anesthesia, only temporarily)or, they could have been tied to the tracks...it would have been sooo cruel though and I can see why you cried:(
Warm tracks not used often, it's possible that a pair of dogs could fall asleep there.. I am surprised tho that they wouldn't feel the train coming and at least jump up and look.
That is really sad and to tell the truth i think that your dogs might have been tied but that would be sick minded and i know they couldn't have just fell asleep because the train tracks would have shook a little while before the hit and what are the odds of both of them getting hit they must have been tied to the tracks.
I really hope that you can get the confidence to get two more dogs so you could feel better.
Talk to your parents and let them know how you feel. If you don't get that stuff out now it could cause problems for you in the future. Just tell them what you think and ask them to tell you the truth about it. Tell them that you are still curious and that you recently had been thinking about the dogs.
It is very possible that the dogs got hit by a train. A dogs instinct to chase is very strong. They may have been chasing a deer, cat , raccoon, or some other animal. Once into the chase they had no clue what train tracks meant and to be cautious. They probably just chased something and got the train hit them.
You cared about them very much, and have some happy memories of them. When I lost my most precious dog , I remembered how happy she made me , and how sad it would have been if I had never had my dog in my life. I started to feel lucky that the time my dog was here , I got to be a part of her life.
I've heard of cows getting hit by trains, but cows are stupid. Trains are loud noisy and will scare the hell out of you. Sadly I think someone tied them, it takes trains at least 1 mile to come to a stop. I live in a city the trains go thru 24/7 I am half a mile from the tracks and I can hear the horn from here (one is going by as I type).
You might want to ask your parents who they think did it
We just lost a 13 year old girl in a nearby town to being hit by a train in daylight. If a teenager couldn't hear a train coming up from behind them soon enough to get out of the way, it is only logical that the same could apply to a dog. If you have studied the doppler effect you would know that sound of a rapidly moving object can reach you almost the same time as the object.
Animals are often hit by cars and cars can stop MUCH quicker than trains. Animals do not instinctively avoid train tracks and a train can never stop in time, even if they see the animal. For the animals, it is simply a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
As to the 'tied to the track' comment, people often make comments at moments of grief that has no basis in fact--just something to explain a situation that they don't understand. I would not put any stock in it unless there was a lot more to go on. I assume that they like you think that a dog would not stand on a track and get hit even though it is not that uncommon.
As a veterinarian, I have several times treated dogs that were hit by a train (once was even a boxer). I have also treated horses a couple of times. In none of the cases was the animals tied to the tracks. I probably would have seen more cases of this type but most of the animals hit by a train do not survive to make it into a clinic. In the horses, I helped to treat, there were two and one died instantly and the other survived with some serious injuries.
But tied to the tracks--no, and I wouldn't describe as a 'freak accident' as it is not that uncommon.
Dogs hate it when you blow in their faces so why do they like sticking their heads out of moving cars?
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It's kinda like asking why men like to pee in the woods and hammer on stuff, or why women all go to the bathroom in groups, or why kids eat paste. They just do. LOL
They do this to smell where they are going.
To smell the different smells in the air.
they like to smell the inviroment so they can find there way home and they also do it to cool off
My dog enjoy when we blow in she face.
blowing in their faces is a sign of your dominance over them. sure the dog probably believes he is beneath you in the pecking order, but that doesn't mean he likes to be reminded of it all the time. sticking their head out the window is just fun for them.
its not that they hate air in their faces but the frequency of blowing at them is annoying to their ears.
They like smelling the beautiul scents in the air...
Or either they just dont like it when
YOU blow in there faces because
your breathe is probably funky.
Maybe they don't like our breath.
Im a Girl and i dont even know why i go to the bathroom in groups.it like my friend gets up and all of a sudden there i am too..But yea Dogs Smell the air and they dont want Funky human breath in thir face... i dont know really
Car window doesn't have bad breath
Dogs face swallon...?
we have and australin shepard mix..adn his face was swallen htis morning when i woke up and it's gotten more swallen since around his eyes and his nose we don't really have money to take him to the vet what do we do?
what do you thank it is?
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Use a credit card, make arrangements for payments, borrow the money, sell something. The pet that depends on you for it's health care needs a vet...
Give him a child's dose of benadryl. Could have gotten stung by a bee or scorpion.
you need to take him to the vet because the swelling can interfere with his breathing and the dog can die .
Call your vet, tell them the symptoms, and let them go from there. Perhaps they can figure it out over the phone and give you the medication, saving you from the cost of the vet visit.
But if they determine that you need to bring your dog in, do so. Don't try any home remades such as giving him people medication. This could have adverse effects if not given properly.
I'm sure who ever you talk to at the vet will understand your situation and will try to work with you.
u NEED 2 go 2 the vet this swelling can get worse and soon he may not be able to breath!!!!
does he sleep out side. if so he could have been bitten. look on his face to see if there are any bite marks. If he sleeps inside he could have been bitten by a spider which can do the same thing. You should be able to give him a baby benadryl and that should help with the swelling if he is having an allergic reaction to anything in his food or f he go into anything lat night. You can also see if there is a free pet clinic in your area or a cheap clinic. hope he gets better.
She may have been bitten by a spider , bee or anything. You need to get her to the vet ASAP. Can cause serious breathing problems!
I had a Dobie that loved to catch bees %26 was very allergic. My luck every time I had to take her in to get a shot from the vet was when my vet was closed. Off to the emergency vet we'd go!
Is he an outside dog? If he is could be a snake bite. So may have to go to the vet. If he is outside look for marks on his face they would be at the point that lookes the most swallen. If he is an inside dog and you are sure he did not eat anything that he should not than just call your vet and they will tell you what and how much to give him. Mine does.
If you can not afford a vet, you can not afford a dog. Anyway, either go to a humane society in your area or at least call the vet and ask what you can do. Give the dog some benadryl. Nothing else, most, if not all, other human medications give dogs stomach ulcers. I hope your dog is going to be ok, good luck! Oh, also check for any puncture wounds, it sounds like your dog was either stung by a bee or wasp or something like that, or it got bitten by a snake. Check for any ant piles in your yard, the dog could of been swarmed by ants.
I would call the vet and ask what they can recommend for you to do at home rather than bringing him in just yet if you're in a bind. He probably got stung by a bee or bitten by a spider, this has happened to a few of my dogs over the years. We treated at home with Benadryl.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/dogs-701/dogs...
my brother is a vet.he said it might pink eye and if it is,the dog needs to go to the vet,will need anti biotic
what do you thank it is?
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Use a credit card, make arrangements for payments, borrow the money, sell something. The pet that depends on you for it's health care needs a vet...
Give him a child's dose of benadryl. Could have gotten stung by a bee or scorpion.
you need to take him to the vet because the swelling can interfere with his breathing and the dog can die .
Call your vet, tell them the symptoms, and let them go from there. Perhaps they can figure it out over the phone and give you the medication, saving you from the cost of the vet visit.
But if they determine that you need to bring your dog in, do so. Don't try any home remades such as giving him people medication. This could have adverse effects if not given properly.
I'm sure who ever you talk to at the vet will understand your situation and will try to work with you.
u NEED 2 go 2 the vet this swelling can get worse and soon he may not be able to breath!!!!
does he sleep out side. if so he could have been bitten. look on his face to see if there are any bite marks. If he sleeps inside he could have been bitten by a spider which can do the same thing. You should be able to give him a baby benadryl and that should help with the swelling if he is having an allergic reaction to anything in his food or f he go into anything lat night. You can also see if there is a free pet clinic in your area or a cheap clinic. hope he gets better.
She may have been bitten by a spider , bee or anything. You need to get her to the vet ASAP. Can cause serious breathing problems!
I had a Dobie that loved to catch bees %26 was very allergic. My luck every time I had to take her in to get a shot from the vet was when my vet was closed. Off to the emergency vet we'd go!
Is he an outside dog? If he is could be a snake bite. So may have to go to the vet. If he is outside look for marks on his face they would be at the point that lookes the most swallen. If he is an inside dog and you are sure he did not eat anything that he should not than just call your vet and they will tell you what and how much to give him. Mine does.
If you can not afford a vet, you can not afford a dog. Anyway, either go to a humane society in your area or at least call the vet and ask what you can do. Give the dog some benadryl. Nothing else, most, if not all, other human medications give dogs stomach ulcers. I hope your dog is going to be ok, good luck! Oh, also check for any puncture wounds, it sounds like your dog was either stung by a bee or wasp or something like that, or it got bitten by a snake. Check for any ant piles in your yard, the dog could of been swarmed by ants.
I would call the vet and ask what they can recommend for you to do at home rather than bringing him in just yet if you're in a bind. He probably got stung by a bee or bitten by a spider, this has happened to a few of my dogs over the years. We treated at home with Benadryl.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/dogs-701/dogs...
my brother is a vet.he said it might pink eye and if it is,the dog needs to go to the vet,will need anti biotic
Dogs eating grass?
Usually after vomiting or feeling sick, a dog instinctively eats grass. Why? What is in grass that makes them feel better? Could it ever work on humans?
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Every dog periodically eats grass to help cleanse their bodies. It makes them gag, and then they promptly throw it up. It's a 100% natural and healthy for them to do.
Grass is also good for humans, and you can get certain kinds locally as a matter of fact (wheatgrass for instance).
Whatever the case, you have nothing to be concerned about. If your dog seems to be throwing up in excession (for days and days at a time) you should contact your veteranarian.
Good luck!
The grass actually helps them throw up. My dog eats it if he doesn't feel well. They instinctively try to throw up if their stomach is upset.
I heard that dogs eat grass to settle their stomachs.
My dogs always eat grass
Would not recommend for humans LOL
The grass scratches their throat, making them throw up, hence feel better, they are using instinct. We have intellect, so we take a Tums instead.
both of my dogs always eats it
it is almost like protein for them.
so dont worry
no one knows what makes them feel beeter i guess its just a "natural remedy" it cures nausea. Im not sure if it would work on human i guess you could try it. I wouldnt i think ill stick to pepto!
Umm, the grass has protine in it that they need. They now it and will eat it. Some times the grass will make they throw up more, but it still holds some things that there body needs and carve.
they don't know why dogs eat grass, really.
in the wild, many dogs eat grass as part of their diet, so it might be instinctive to eat grass.
My dog eats grass after vomiting too. It does help them throw up, instead of keeping it all inside them to make them feel sick. maybe in the future we could eat grass, but it's not very sanitary right now!! It also can make there stomach feel like it is not filled too make them want to throw up even more.
Dogs eat grass to help sidle there stomach and helps digestion
in some dog it helps them vomit or they will swallow it to help with there stomach. I don't think it would help humans.
I don't know about the dog thing, but humans should never eat grass.
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Every dog periodically eats grass to help cleanse their bodies. It makes them gag, and then they promptly throw it up. It's a 100% natural and healthy for them to do.
Grass is also good for humans, and you can get certain kinds locally as a matter of fact (wheatgrass for instance).
Whatever the case, you have nothing to be concerned about. If your dog seems to be throwing up in excession (for days and days at a time) you should contact your veteranarian.
Good luck!
The grass actually helps them throw up. My dog eats it if he doesn't feel well. They instinctively try to throw up if their stomach is upset.
I heard that dogs eat grass to settle their stomachs.
My dogs always eat grass
Would not recommend for humans LOL
The grass scratches their throat, making them throw up, hence feel better, they are using instinct. We have intellect, so we take a Tums instead.
both of my dogs always eats it
it is almost like protein for them.
so dont worry
no one knows what makes them feel beeter i guess its just a "natural remedy" it cures nausea. Im not sure if it would work on human i guess you could try it. I wouldnt i think ill stick to pepto!
Umm, the grass has protine in it that they need. They now it and will eat it. Some times the grass will make they throw up more, but it still holds some things that there body needs and carve.
they don't know why dogs eat grass, really.
in the wild, many dogs eat grass as part of their diet, so it might be instinctive to eat grass.
My dog eats grass after vomiting too. It does help them throw up, instead of keeping it all inside them to make them feel sick. maybe in the future we could eat grass, but it's not very sanitary right now!! It also can make there stomach feel like it is not filled too make them want to throw up even more.
Dogs eat grass to help sidle there stomach and helps digestion
in some dog it helps them vomit or they will swallow it to help with there stomach. I don't think it would help humans.
I don't know about the dog thing, but humans should never eat grass.
Dog's dry nose?
my dog's nose is dry, and it is generally wet. should i be concerned?
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Contrary to popular belief, a dog's nose doesn't always have to be wet. It is Summer so the weather is hot. That could be the reason for it. Either that or maybe your dog was laying on something like a dog bedor couch and it absorbed the moisture from its nose.
As long as your dog is eating, drinking and acting normally, there shouldn't be any problems.
If the dog starts acting differently, stops eating or drinking then I would definitely call your vet right away.
I work as a vet tech and I have seen dogs that are near death with a cool and moist nose while healthy dogs noses are dry.
There isn't a clear cut answer for this question. A dog's (or cat's) nose may be very wet and cool one moment then be warmer and not-so-moist the next. All in the course of a day.
However, prolonged dry, cracked nose, particularly with loss of pigmentation, scabs or open sores should definitely be examined by your veterinarian. An ill animal will often have a warm, dry nose, and there are a host of dermatological (skin) problems that can be seen in this area, such as Pemphigus Foliaceus.
One other note of caution: dogs, cats, horses, and other species are prone to sunburn (also known as "solar dermatitis") and subsequent skin cancer on noses, ear tips, and around eyes. Light coated, pink-nosed animals are at greatest risk. Check with your veterinarian about providing sun protection for your pet if they are in this category of risk.
It could be the hot weather. If the dog looks alright for everything else, then don't worry about it.
yes, your dog might be sick a dogs nose is almost always suppost to be wet just give it a little time if it lasts longer than a couple of days i recomend you go to the vet.
If your dog has been in heat that can lead to a dry nose and that will only be temporary.
But, if your dog hasnt been in heat, that can mean your dog is dehydrated.
My Dogs nose becomes Dry when he is sleeping, but he's fine.
If your dog's nose is dry, it means it has got dehydrated. Bring her in the house and give her plenty of fresh water.
you shouldn't be concerned at all, that happens to my dog all the time and he is just fine! Just give your dog a bowl of water and snuggle up to him. Your dog will be just fine!
nah dont worry about it a way to test if its still working is to hide food around and the dog should use it nose to find the food. the nose should be wet if not then be worried..
hope
thats helped
well it depends on where u live..if u live in like a humid environment like hawaii or sumtin....then u should be worried that it might be sik or dehydrated..if u live in like texas or sumtin (it is like desert dry there) then u shouldnt be worried too much cuz it might just be lack of water...
A dogs nose is suspto be wet. If it isn't I would just keep a close watch on it/ feel on it. It might be something as much as the hot weather to a common cold that the dog has. But if it lasts too long I would make an appointment for the dog with the vet!
You shouldn't be to concerned about your dog having a a dry nose. The whole thing about healthy dog having a cold wet nose is only partly true. You see, dog lick their noses which makes them wet. Now, it is partially true thatdogs only lick their noses when they a feeling well,but still, the most I would do is call your vet.
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Contrary to popular belief, a dog's nose doesn't always have to be wet. It is Summer so the weather is hot. That could be the reason for it. Either that or maybe your dog was laying on something like a dog bedor couch and it absorbed the moisture from its nose.
As long as your dog is eating, drinking and acting normally, there shouldn't be any problems.
If the dog starts acting differently, stops eating or drinking then I would definitely call your vet right away.
I work as a vet tech and I have seen dogs that are near death with a cool and moist nose while healthy dogs noses are dry.
There isn't a clear cut answer for this question. A dog's (or cat's) nose may be very wet and cool one moment then be warmer and not-so-moist the next. All in the course of a day.
However, prolonged dry, cracked nose, particularly with loss of pigmentation, scabs or open sores should definitely be examined by your veterinarian. An ill animal will often have a warm, dry nose, and there are a host of dermatological (skin) problems that can be seen in this area, such as Pemphigus Foliaceus.
One other note of caution: dogs, cats, horses, and other species are prone to sunburn (also known as "solar dermatitis") and subsequent skin cancer on noses, ear tips, and around eyes. Light coated, pink-nosed animals are at greatest risk. Check with your veterinarian about providing sun protection for your pet if they are in this category of risk.
It could be the hot weather. If the dog looks alright for everything else, then don't worry about it.
yes, your dog might be sick a dogs nose is almost always suppost to be wet just give it a little time if it lasts longer than a couple of days i recomend you go to the vet.
If your dog has been in heat that can lead to a dry nose and that will only be temporary.
But, if your dog hasnt been in heat, that can mean your dog is dehydrated.
My Dogs nose becomes Dry when he is sleeping, but he's fine.
If your dog's nose is dry, it means it has got dehydrated. Bring her in the house and give her plenty of fresh water.
you shouldn't be concerned at all, that happens to my dog all the time and he is just fine! Just give your dog a bowl of water and snuggle up to him. Your dog will be just fine!
nah dont worry about it a way to test if its still working is to hide food around and the dog should use it nose to find the food. the nose should be wet if not then be worried..
hope
thats helped
well it depends on where u live..if u live in like a humid environment like hawaii or sumtin....then u should be worried that it might be sik or dehydrated..if u live in like texas or sumtin (it is like desert dry there) then u shouldnt be worried too much cuz it might just be lack of water...
A dogs nose is suspto be wet. If it isn't I would just keep a close watch on it/ feel on it. It might be something as much as the hot weather to a common cold that the dog has. But if it lasts too long I would make an appointment for the dog with the vet!
You shouldn't be to concerned about your dog having a a dry nose. The whole thing about healthy dog having a cold wet nose is only partly true. You see, dog lick their noses which makes them wet. Now, it is partially true thatdogs only lick their noses when they a feeling well,but still, the most I would do is call your vet.
Dogs chatering jaw?
i have a malteese dog. she is an old dog, she is around 11-12 yrs old. She has had a lot of teeth removed from her jaw because they were damaged and needed pulling out. she still has moalrs at the back. however since the operation to remove some moles and some teeth, she chatters her jaw over and over, and it looks like it is sticking. its not causing pain, but sometimes she sits down with her tounge out and i dont think she realises shes doing it. is this a problem i need the vet to look at? or is it just a way for her to be comfortable with no teeth?
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Don't know. My boy is 4 years old. He chatters his teeth and my Vet said he is "flaring" A way of getting the full scent of a female, apparently. I don't know why youre little girl would be doing that. I had an old Pom with no teeth. She started standing and just kind of shaking. Not really moving. Long story short - she had a gall bladder full of stones and was passing them. Don't know if that's what this is. I would ask about possible seizures. You Vet is the best source to ask.
She's got no teeth to hold her tongue in!
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Don't know. My boy is 4 years old. He chatters his teeth and my Vet said he is "flaring" A way of getting the full scent of a female, apparently. I don't know why youre little girl would be doing that. I had an old Pom with no teeth. She started standing and just kind of shaking. Not really moving. Long story short - she had a gall bladder full of stones and was passing them. Don't know if that's what this is. I would ask about possible seizures. You Vet is the best source to ask.
She's got no teeth to hold her tongue in!
Dog's bathroom routine?
We recently adopted a 1year old beagle. I feed her twice a day, at the exact same time every day with a small bed time snack. However, her bathroom routine varies quite a bit and she can 'go' anywhere from 2-4 times a day; always first thing in the morning and before bed, but at times throughout the day as well. Is this normal?
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It is good feeding on a schedule like that. Good for you. As for her variance in her potty habits one thing comes to mind. Her food. It hasbeen my experience dogs stay on a better schedule with the better dog foods. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. "Vet approved" means they have a vet on staff to approve their product. In other words, someone paid to approve it. Same with foods most vets recommend. Salesmen "gift" vets then the vet recommends the food. Most vets are not nutritionists! Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm... www.api4animals.org/facts?p=35... more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/petfoo...
After reading some of the other answers I should add feeding 2-3 times a day is ideal! You just take their full days ration and divide it into the number of feedings. This way you don't over feed, just space it out. Feeding a dog once a day can be dangerous, especially with deep chested dogs that are prone to bloat...
crate train your dog
Yeah especially as a puppy. After one year they can go for about 6 to 8 hours between outsies. Feeding her twice a day is a lot. my pups get feed once a day plus a few treats during the day. Have you actually watcher her go or does she just want out 2-4 times a day. Beagles love to be outside she may just like to be outdoors.
this is absolutly normal my dogs do that all the time and ive have dogs my whole life it is nothing to be afraid of its normal
also wut ever u do do not crate train ur dog beagels love to be outside and they will hate being in a crate so just dont do it ok
are you talking about pooping 2-4 times a day? that's normal.
If she's urinating 2-4 times a day, that's not normal, she should be urinating more.
ive read splitting the food to twice a day is good, thats what i'm doing with my beagle/terrier puppy so far. but my other dog only ate once at night.
i also read beagles are notorious for being bad at housetraining and that's why so many are put outdoors unfortunately.
Your dog's behavior is found in her breed. Beagles have TONS of energy, and they love to be walked, and they also like to 'go' whenever they 'feel the need' ... in fact, the fact that your dog wants to 'do her thing' ONLY 2-4 times a day besides her morning and bedtime 'routine' is fairly unusual. I've had a beagle, and she kept me 'on my toes' with her 'I need a little walk, I've gotta go' routine ... for up to eight little walks a day. If you don't have a yard with a good fence, then you may have a problem, because you will need to take your dog for a walk at leat 3 times a day ... and you really shouldn't do that at a specific time ... but the good thing is that if you start paying this attention to your dog, you'll get good exercise. Beagles LOVE to walk, and will walk up to 20 MILES on a walk with half the chance. If you don't want to walk that far, you don't have to ... but if you want a 'totally happy dog' I suggest you hire a neighbor kid to come in at least once a day to take your dog for a good LONG walk to wear her out. You'll find that once she get's into that 'better routine' she'll 'need' to 'go' less often.
this is perfectly normal especially since shes a puppy. When i first got my dog he would go at all different times but he is getting better and so will your dog!
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It is good feeding on a schedule like that. Good for you. As for her variance in her potty habits one thing comes to mind. Her food. It hasbeen my experience dogs stay on a better schedule with the better dog foods. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. "Vet approved" means they have a vet on staff to approve their product. In other words, someone paid to approve it. Same with foods most vets recommend. Salesmen "gift" vets then the vet recommends the food. Most vets are not nutritionists! Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm... www.api4animals.org/facts?p=35... more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/petfoo...
After reading some of the other answers I should add feeding 2-3 times a day is ideal! You just take their full days ration and divide it into the number of feedings. This way you don't over feed, just space it out. Feeding a dog once a day can be dangerous, especially with deep chested dogs that are prone to bloat...
crate train your dog
Yeah especially as a puppy. After one year they can go for about 6 to 8 hours between outsies. Feeding her twice a day is a lot. my pups get feed once a day plus a few treats during the day. Have you actually watcher her go or does she just want out 2-4 times a day. Beagles love to be outside she may just like to be outdoors.
this is absolutly normal my dogs do that all the time and ive have dogs my whole life it is nothing to be afraid of its normal
also wut ever u do do not crate train ur dog beagels love to be outside and they will hate being in a crate so just dont do it ok
are you talking about pooping 2-4 times a day? that's normal.
If she's urinating 2-4 times a day, that's not normal, she should be urinating more.
ive read splitting the food to twice a day is good, thats what i'm doing with my beagle/terrier puppy so far. but my other dog only ate once at night.
i also read beagles are notorious for being bad at housetraining and that's why so many are put outdoors unfortunately.
Your dog's behavior is found in her breed. Beagles have TONS of energy, and they love to be walked, and they also like to 'go' whenever they 'feel the need' ... in fact, the fact that your dog wants to 'do her thing' ONLY 2-4 times a day besides her morning and bedtime 'routine' is fairly unusual. I've had a beagle, and she kept me 'on my toes' with her 'I need a little walk, I've gotta go' routine ... for up to eight little walks a day. If you don't have a yard with a good fence, then you may have a problem, because you will need to take your dog for a walk at leat 3 times a day ... and you really shouldn't do that at a specific time ... but the good thing is that if you start paying this attention to your dog, you'll get good exercise. Beagles LOVE to walk, and will walk up to 20 MILES on a walk with half the chance. If you don't want to walk that far, you don't have to ... but if you want a 'totally happy dog' I suggest you hire a neighbor kid to come in at least once a day to take your dog for a good LONG walk to wear her out. You'll find that once she get's into that 'better routine' she'll 'need' to 'go' less often.
this is perfectly normal especially since shes a puppy. When i first got my dog he would go at all different times but he is getting better and so will your dog!
Dogs banished to the backyard?
How can we stop people from confining their dogs to the backyard to be ignored. If there is shelter and food, there is no law being broken, therefore not much we can do!!
I just adopted a 4 year old male Doberman and he might just be the sweetest dog I have ever had. When we got him he was 25 pounds underweight, his nails were very overgrown and he had difficulty walking, he had zero training and had no idea what affection was. We'd go to pet him and he had no idea what it was all about. Now that he is used to it he is very affectionate, and even with little or no socialization he loves every dog, person, child and cat he has met! In two weeks he has learned all his basic obedience commands and is nearly 100% housetrained!
It sickens me that a dog this wonderful spent 4 whole years neglected in someone's backyard and could have spent his whole life there. I am glad they got sick of him and sent him to rescue.
How can we stop this from happening to other dogs?
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I know you didn't mean to insinuate that all outside dogs are being ignored ... but, for the ones that are, it's a sad situation. :(
I adopted an American Pit Bull Terrier a little over a year ago, and I look at it this way ... it's their loss and my gain. It's sad though, that such loving, beautiful dogs are the ones that have to suffer for someones spur of the moment decision.
I also find it sad that the law works the way it does for ignored/abused animals. Dogs that are tied up in the back-yard for months ... sometimes years, are considered fine because they are fed and watered. If any human being were treated the same way, they'd more than likely end up with some serious emotional issues. Because they're animals, they are expected to be able to tolerate such treatment. I'm with you Shanna, I wish we could do more .. :(
You can't. You only can tell people about your experience and hope it clicks a light on in their head about how to "not" treat a dog vs. how to do it right.
We can't, but congratulations on your new dog!
He is lucky he got you for an owner. You probably saved his life.
Well if the dogs being confined are in poor health, then there are laws being broken. The most we can do as pet lovers is try to educate people, and make a difference in the lives of dogs we come across that have had lives like that. You're Doberman was a good case. Some dogs that haven't been socialized end up agressive. We fostered a puppy mill rescue, and she had no socialization, and she ended up being the happiest and most loving dog after we rehabilitated her. Rescue's are wonderful organizations. But all we can do is educate people, and try to fight for stricter laws on animal neglect as well as abuse. The dogs deserve better!
I am glad that the other owner got sick of them and if you see a dog being mistreated just call the police and fake cry and make your conversation with the police dramatic.. The owner that is abusing the dog cant do anything to you.
there is no way to stop it. But look on the bright side, not all dogs who live outside are neglected and ignored!
When most people think of an outside dog, they are thinking about what they see on TV of dogs starving in the back yards or tied up 24/7. But not all dogs living outside are abused. And just because a dog lives in a house does not mean it is being treated well.
A lot of outside dogs have a great life. They can run around in the yard all day while their owners are at work. When the owner comes home he plays with the dog, feeds it and takes it for a walk. Not all owners of outside dogs are cruel. The outside dog never has to "hold it in" and spend 6-10 hours confined in a small crate with no food or water like many house dogs do.
A lot of inside dogs are yelled at, spanked, kicked, shocked and have their nose rubbed in their own pee because the owner is frustrated with their behavior. You will never see an outside dog being spanked for going outside!
So while I agree that it is bad to get a dog and turn it into a lawn ornament there is no reason that dogs can't live outside and be happy.
You really can't stop it, but just be happy that you rescued one of them dogs that had to suffer like that %26 you got to open him up to a brand new world of love and affection.
Most people adopt a puppy (adorable, cute, bundle of fluff) with no idea of the kind of dog he's going to grow into. Sooner or later, that puppy grows into a 65 lb Lab with all the requisite chewing, barking, pooping, digging, jumping on people, etc (all the things untrained dogs do). Instead of appropriately exercising and training the dog, they wind up shutting the dog in the backyard. As long as they take care of it (food, water, shelter) there's not much you can do. The best thing to do is try to educate the public about what it takes to own a dog. Maybe then, people will put a little thought into their spontaneous pupppy purchase.
I'm glad he got away from them,but it's true,not all outside dogs are neglected.I've had outside dogs all my life,because I have rescued them from bad situations,and I have had as many as 12 large dogs at one time,so they could not all stay in the house.My dogs have a 40 by 75 foot long pen,with plenty of trees,warm doghouses and toys,fresh water and food,and they get regular cuddling and walks,and of course vet care.All of my outside dogs have passed from old age,except for one,and she comes in nearly everyday to visit the indoor dogs,and they go out to see her.She is left out of the pen to play in the yard and goes for walks. I would let her live in the house,but she does not want to.When she wants out,she goes directly to the gate of the pen and sits there,waiting to be let in.I think she likes the solitude ,because two of my inside dogs are younger and more rambunctious,and she likes to get away from them.She has a very comfy bed in her dog house (well,she has four doghouses to choose from),bones to chew,dry food all day,and canned in the evening.She is 14 years old,and all of my outside dogs have been very healthy and lived long lives,and they had plenty of companionship from the other dogs.I think it is wrong to keep a dog on a chain,and to never give it attention or even simple grooming or socialization.Some people shouldn't have dogs no matter where they are kept.I've know of many indoor dogs who spend most of their lives in a crate or in a basement.I'm sure they would rather be outside,running around, than in solitary confinement.So,many outside dogs are treated very well,and many inside dogs are treated badly and visa versa,That being said,I would never have another outside dog,because the truth is, most indoor dogs get more attention,but if an emergency arose and I had to keep one outside rather than have it be killed or die from neglect,I would.
I just adopted a 4 year old male Doberman and he might just be the sweetest dog I have ever had. When we got him he was 25 pounds underweight, his nails were very overgrown and he had difficulty walking, he had zero training and had no idea what affection was. We'd go to pet him and he had no idea what it was all about. Now that he is used to it he is very affectionate, and even with little or no socialization he loves every dog, person, child and cat he has met! In two weeks he has learned all his basic obedience commands and is nearly 100% housetrained!
It sickens me that a dog this wonderful spent 4 whole years neglected in someone's backyard and could have spent his whole life there. I am glad they got sick of him and sent him to rescue.
How can we stop this from happening to other dogs?
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I know you didn't mean to insinuate that all outside dogs are being ignored ... but, for the ones that are, it's a sad situation. :(
I adopted an American Pit Bull Terrier a little over a year ago, and I look at it this way ... it's their loss and my gain. It's sad though, that such loving, beautiful dogs are the ones that have to suffer for someones spur of the moment decision.
I also find it sad that the law works the way it does for ignored/abused animals. Dogs that are tied up in the back-yard for months ... sometimes years, are considered fine because they are fed and watered. If any human being were treated the same way, they'd more than likely end up with some serious emotional issues. Because they're animals, they are expected to be able to tolerate such treatment. I'm with you Shanna, I wish we could do more .. :(
You can't. You only can tell people about your experience and hope it clicks a light on in their head about how to "not" treat a dog vs. how to do it right.
We can't, but congratulations on your new dog!
He is lucky he got you for an owner. You probably saved his life.
Well if the dogs being confined are in poor health, then there are laws being broken. The most we can do as pet lovers is try to educate people, and make a difference in the lives of dogs we come across that have had lives like that. You're Doberman was a good case. Some dogs that haven't been socialized end up agressive. We fostered a puppy mill rescue, and she had no socialization, and she ended up being the happiest and most loving dog after we rehabilitated her. Rescue's are wonderful organizations. But all we can do is educate people, and try to fight for stricter laws on animal neglect as well as abuse. The dogs deserve better!
I am glad that the other owner got sick of them and if you see a dog being mistreated just call the police and fake cry and make your conversation with the police dramatic.. The owner that is abusing the dog cant do anything to you.
there is no way to stop it. But look on the bright side, not all dogs who live outside are neglected and ignored!
When most people think of an outside dog, they are thinking about what they see on TV of dogs starving in the back yards or tied up 24/7. But not all dogs living outside are abused. And just because a dog lives in a house does not mean it is being treated well.
A lot of outside dogs have a great life. They can run around in the yard all day while their owners are at work. When the owner comes home he plays with the dog, feeds it and takes it for a walk. Not all owners of outside dogs are cruel. The outside dog never has to "hold it in" and spend 6-10 hours confined in a small crate with no food or water like many house dogs do.
A lot of inside dogs are yelled at, spanked, kicked, shocked and have their nose rubbed in their own pee because the owner is frustrated with their behavior. You will never see an outside dog being spanked for going outside!
So while I agree that it is bad to get a dog and turn it into a lawn ornament there is no reason that dogs can't live outside and be happy.
You really can't stop it, but just be happy that you rescued one of them dogs that had to suffer like that %26 you got to open him up to a brand new world of love and affection.
Most people adopt a puppy (adorable, cute, bundle of fluff) with no idea of the kind of dog he's going to grow into. Sooner or later, that puppy grows into a 65 lb Lab with all the requisite chewing, barking, pooping, digging, jumping on people, etc (all the things untrained dogs do). Instead of appropriately exercising and training the dog, they wind up shutting the dog in the backyard. As long as they take care of it (food, water, shelter) there's not much you can do. The best thing to do is try to educate the public about what it takes to own a dog. Maybe then, people will put a little thought into their spontaneous pupppy purchase.
I'm glad he got away from them,but it's true,not all outside dogs are neglected.I've had outside dogs all my life,because I have rescued them from bad situations,and I have had as many as 12 large dogs at one time,so they could not all stay in the house.My dogs have a 40 by 75 foot long pen,with plenty of trees,warm doghouses and toys,fresh water and food,and they get regular cuddling and walks,and of course vet care.All of my outside dogs have passed from old age,except for one,and she comes in nearly everyday to visit the indoor dogs,and they go out to see her.She is left out of the pen to play in the yard and goes for walks. I would let her live in the house,but she does not want to.When she wants out,she goes directly to the gate of the pen and sits there,waiting to be let in.I think she likes the solitude ,because two of my inside dogs are younger and more rambunctious,and she likes to get away from them.She has a very comfy bed in her dog house (well,she has four doghouses to choose from),bones to chew,dry food all day,and canned in the evening.She is 14 years old,and all of my outside dogs have been very healthy and lived long lives,and they had plenty of companionship from the other dogs.I think it is wrong to keep a dog on a chain,and to never give it attention or even simple grooming or socialization.Some people shouldn't have dogs no matter where they are kept.I've know of many indoor dogs who spend most of their lives in a crate or in a basement.I'm sure they would rather be outside,running around, than in solitary confinement.So,many outside dogs are treated very well,and many inside dogs are treated badly and visa versa,That being said,I would never have another outside dog,because the truth is, most indoor dogs get more attention,but if an emergency arose and I had to keep one outside rather than have it be killed or die from neglect,I would.
Dogs attacking television station.?
Every single day there is a story on the news about dog attacks. Will we ever become civilized enough not to keep animals in captivity?
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Only when people stop thinking of pets as their property and posessions and respect what they are.
probably not.
we are to self centered.
and to foucused on ourselves and not them, we make them do what we want not what they want.
Animals freely roamed this Earth way before you and I got here. Caging animals is not the answer to the problem. Caging (prison) irresponsible dog owners is the solution.
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Only when people stop thinking of pets as their property and posessions and respect what they are.
probably not.
we are to self centered.
and to foucused on ourselves and not them, we make them do what we want not what they want.
Animals freely roamed this Earth way before you and I got here. Caging animals is not the answer to the problem. Caging (prison) irresponsible dog owners is the solution.
Dogs as "children"?
When people refer to those who think of dogs as child substitues, they are generally referring to pampered, spoiled, neurotic animals and silly, permissive, weak owners whose dogs walk all over them.
I see it differently. As a dog "parent", my responsibility is not only to provide them with housing, healthy diet, correct medical care, and lots of love. As a "parent" I am also responsible to educate them, teach them manners and respect, to make them into good citizens, as well as provide them with physical and mental stimulation and the opportunity to participate in sports that they enjoy.
Opinions?
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I have three cats and I view all of them as my "children" and so does my boyfriend who lives with me. I feel the same way you do with your dogs. I try to provide them with the best life I can and educate them, feed them, discipline them, just as I would a child. I do not spoil them by any means, other than to pet them a lot and to buy them treats and toys that I know they like, but not all the time. I just feel that they became a part of my little family and I want them to be as happy as I am in that family.
i treat my dog like a child. He is a child in a way, but he doesn't walk all over me. He obeys and if he doesn't he gets in trouble. He might be spoiled, but he is taken care of.
whatever makes someone happy and their pet; I rather see a crazed owner than an abusive one; happiness comes in all forms, not my job to judge what makes a person or pet happy and content; to each their own is my opinion
Amen!!! I am so sick of people referring to their dogs as
"babies" I consider myself as my dogs "owner and caretaker" The only babies I have are my children and grandchildren. They are at times as much of a responsibility as a child but, I would never allow them to believe they are people.....They are dogs!!
see i see my dog as my brother n my mum is lyk his mum she disiplinces him and i play with him ya no lyk rolling round the floor and gives him treats n stuff lol
I agree 100%
I totally agree!
My dogs are my dogs. I have children, I don't need to treat my dogs as children.
Loving my dogs has nothing to do with treating them differently, they are different. They are dogs!
Your definition of seeing yourself as a dog "parent" is the same as saying that your dogs are your children.
The difference is that some parents are responsible and teach their children to be productive members of society and socialize them so they treat others correctly.
On the other hand, some parents are permissive and don't teach their children how to be productive, contributing members of society by making their children obey rules and treat others properly and contribute to society by working. They try to buy their children's "love" instead of teaching them to be healthy members of society.
Your first paragraph simply defines the permissive parents.
I agree 100%.
A dog is a dog, and isn't a substitute for a child. Baby-talking to your dog, dressing him/ her up or lisping that "my dog is married to another dog, where can I take them on a honeymoon" makes my skin crawl. *shiver*
My dog sees me as his mother, and there's not much I can do about that. He was very young when we got him, because he had been abused and abandoned. When we got home, he crawled into my lap and stayed there. He also feels safer with girls and women than he does with boys and men. I am happy to be his mama in his eyes, but I've still established myself as boss and he respects me-- because I treat him like a DOG and not a human child.
I agree. I think that human children come first when there is a need to make priorities. On the other hand, the animals we take care of are a responsibility, and given in trust, and the only success we will have will be driven by love. and it is the stuff of mature caring that you are talking about, not the sentimental goo goo that brings a puppy home for Christmas and forgets it after. Animal adoption can also bring worry and anxious caring as well as sometimes involve our misjudgement, just as with real children. Pets bring great joy, however, and I believe they pose one of the chief delights from our Creator. This is my opinion.
I agree with you about being a good dog "parent".
The only time I refer to my dogs as my "babies" is when they are acting like spoiled 2 year old children, trying to get my attention. They are dogs...they are part of the family, they live inside the house (no, they do not get people food) and sleep on the furniture. I see NOTHING wrong with that. We are a solid pack and the humans are the alphas.
What I do see wrong (far too often) is dog owners who tie it outside to a dog house for most of it's life or stick in in an outdoor kennel by itself and only let it out once or twice a week.
When I see that, it makes me want to go yell at the pet owner to either love and care for something they brought into their family, or to get it a BETTER home!!
I see dogs as 'canine companions,' and respect that their function in that role changes throughout their life.
I see children as 'parents in the making.'
I am not my dog's parent ... not by any definition. I am my dog's master and respect that my function in that role changes throughout its life.
You are a real dog-lover, the others are just dog-owners.
My dog is my 'baby'- I am 24 and unmarried with no kids. I don't think i let him walk all over me and am really working on discipline and training.
I think of it as I am the mommy and I have to give the tough love sometimes- same as I will when I have children. I give him food, water, shelter, think about his health, needs and wants, but I don't let him get away with everything or my life would be in shamble.s
My BF and I treat the dog as if he is a child. He is not some crazy spolied brat if a dog. If he is bad. he gets a time out (such as has to go lay down, or if we are walking offleash and he doesnt come riht away (which he normally does) he goes back on leash for 2 mins). He is a very much loved family member who wouldnt be traded for the world, but there is still rules, he is not alowed to be out of control.
I treat my dog like a close friend. Or even a sister. I love her to pieces and its like what you do to your friends. You would hate to see them go. Same with dogs. So, not as a child, a friend, a very close freind. Even though most of your friends aren't fluffy and hairy, dogs can be one of your best friends. They will live forever on this Earth and people should appreciate them as family. Not a child. Maybe even a friend.
My dogs are, and have always been, "friends".
One comment I would like to make.
After teaching obedience for 30+ years, my wife and I have always commented on how we can usually tell how new students are going to do training their dogs when we watch them react with their children and vice versa.
Heavy handed and "tough" on their dogs? Usually that way with their kids. Walk in with a bunch of brats, and you usually get a handler who doesn't set many limits for their dog.
I have three human children, I would never let them think that my animals held the same place in my heart . that's just sick.. I love my animals alot but they are not even close to being my children. as for people that consider them there fur babies it just makes me so sad that they are so heartless to realize the love is very different
I love my dogs with as much intensity as I would love my children (heck, I even refer to my dogs as my kids), but I treat them as dogs. I train them and I expect them to behave as dogs would. I try my best to be a good dog neighbor (my neighbors have never complained about living next to a 4 dog household). I take them for walks, we meet and greet as many folks as we can along the way. They crap in the street - I clean it up. I talk to my dogs, but I know they don't understand me ... they're dogs. I expect them to bark, knock things over with their tails, roll in mud and slobber. That's what dogs do! They understand my rules and they live by them.
I think it's important that all dog owners understand that a dog is a different species. They look different ,,, communicate, eat, sleep and behave differently than people do. Maybe that's why I like dogs so much.
I disagree! My boys are referred to as my sons, they might be spoiled but they are well taken care of and they are very smart as far as good citizenship is concerned!! My daughter is grown and never home so I have my boys and we enjoy each other very much!So they live in the house with me and I can enjoy them every minute that I am home.
YES!!!!
I agree with you entirely.
I'd also like to add, that a pampered, spoiled child is no more fun to be around than a pampered, spoiled dog.
I have a stepdaughter and I own a dog. My aim is to provide each of them with food, housing, medical care and education **according to their own specific needs**, to the best of my ability.
I agree.
My duty as my dog's guardian is to love, feed, treat, and teach her as best as I can. She and I have a "team" type relationship where we both benefit.
One of the symptoms of the problem I see is the pervasive "why does my dog eat poop?" question. People don't want to see their precious baby doing something that disgusting, but if we look at what we do voluntarily from a different point of view, we could be positively disgusting (plucking hair, for one). We're different species, we have different needs, and when we form groups together, it's a completely different dynamic. I owe it to my dog and to the world to be the best dog owner/guardian/mom I can. If she sees me as her mom, then that's her issue. I don't see her as my baby, but as my dog, my "girl."
I see it differently. As a dog "parent", my responsibility is not only to provide them with housing, healthy diet, correct medical care, and lots of love. As a "parent" I am also responsible to educate them, teach them manners and respect, to make them into good citizens, as well as provide them with physical and mental stimulation and the opportunity to participate in sports that they enjoy.
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I have three cats and I view all of them as my "children" and so does my boyfriend who lives with me. I feel the same way you do with your dogs. I try to provide them with the best life I can and educate them, feed them, discipline them, just as I would a child. I do not spoil them by any means, other than to pet them a lot and to buy them treats and toys that I know they like, but not all the time. I just feel that they became a part of my little family and I want them to be as happy as I am in that family.
i treat my dog like a child. He is a child in a way, but he doesn't walk all over me. He obeys and if he doesn't he gets in trouble. He might be spoiled, but he is taken care of.
whatever makes someone happy and their pet; I rather see a crazed owner than an abusive one; happiness comes in all forms, not my job to judge what makes a person or pet happy and content; to each their own is my opinion
Amen!!! I am so sick of people referring to their dogs as
"babies" I consider myself as my dogs "owner and caretaker" The only babies I have are my children and grandchildren. They are at times as much of a responsibility as a child but, I would never allow them to believe they are people.....They are dogs!!
see i see my dog as my brother n my mum is lyk his mum she disiplinces him and i play with him ya no lyk rolling round the floor and gives him treats n stuff lol
I agree 100%
I totally agree!
My dogs are my dogs. I have children, I don't need to treat my dogs as children.
Loving my dogs has nothing to do with treating them differently, they are different. They are dogs!
Your definition of seeing yourself as a dog "parent" is the same as saying that your dogs are your children.
The difference is that some parents are responsible and teach their children to be productive members of society and socialize them so they treat others correctly.
On the other hand, some parents are permissive and don't teach their children how to be productive, contributing members of society by making their children obey rules and treat others properly and contribute to society by working. They try to buy their children's "love" instead of teaching them to be healthy members of society.
Your first paragraph simply defines the permissive parents.
I agree 100%.
A dog is a dog, and isn't a substitute for a child. Baby-talking to your dog, dressing him/ her up or lisping that "my dog is married to another dog, where can I take them on a honeymoon" makes my skin crawl. *shiver*
My dog sees me as his mother, and there's not much I can do about that. He was very young when we got him, because he had been abused and abandoned. When we got home, he crawled into my lap and stayed there. He also feels safer with girls and women than he does with boys and men. I am happy to be his mama in his eyes, but I've still established myself as boss and he respects me-- because I treat him like a DOG and not a human child.
I agree. I think that human children come first when there is a need to make priorities. On the other hand, the animals we take care of are a responsibility, and given in trust, and the only success we will have will be driven by love. and it is the stuff of mature caring that you are talking about, not the sentimental goo goo that brings a puppy home for Christmas and forgets it after. Animal adoption can also bring worry and anxious caring as well as sometimes involve our misjudgement, just as with real children. Pets bring great joy, however, and I believe they pose one of the chief delights from our Creator. This is my opinion.
I agree with you about being a good dog "parent".
The only time I refer to my dogs as my "babies" is when they are acting like spoiled 2 year old children, trying to get my attention. They are dogs...they are part of the family, they live inside the house (no, they do not get people food) and sleep on the furniture. I see NOTHING wrong with that. We are a solid pack and the humans are the alphas.
What I do see wrong (far too often) is dog owners who tie it outside to a dog house for most of it's life or stick in in an outdoor kennel by itself and only let it out once or twice a week.
When I see that, it makes me want to go yell at the pet owner to either love and care for something they brought into their family, or to get it a BETTER home!!
I see dogs as 'canine companions,' and respect that their function in that role changes throughout their life.
I see children as 'parents in the making.'
I am not my dog's parent ... not by any definition. I am my dog's master and respect that my function in that role changes throughout its life.
You are a real dog-lover, the others are just dog-owners.
My dog is my 'baby'- I am 24 and unmarried with no kids. I don't think i let him walk all over me and am really working on discipline and training.
I think of it as I am the mommy and I have to give the tough love sometimes- same as I will when I have children. I give him food, water, shelter, think about his health, needs and wants, but I don't let him get away with everything or my life would be in shamble.s
My BF and I treat the dog as if he is a child. He is not some crazy spolied brat if a dog. If he is bad. he gets a time out (such as has to go lay down, or if we are walking offleash and he doesnt come riht away (which he normally does) he goes back on leash for 2 mins). He is a very much loved family member who wouldnt be traded for the world, but there is still rules, he is not alowed to be out of control.
I treat my dog like a close friend. Or even a sister. I love her to pieces and its like what you do to your friends. You would hate to see them go. Same with dogs. So, not as a child, a friend, a very close freind. Even though most of your friends aren't fluffy and hairy, dogs can be one of your best friends. They will live forever on this Earth and people should appreciate them as family. Not a child. Maybe even a friend.
My dogs are, and have always been, "friends".
One comment I would like to make.
After teaching obedience for 30+ years, my wife and I have always commented on how we can usually tell how new students are going to do training their dogs when we watch them react with their children and vice versa.
Heavy handed and "tough" on their dogs? Usually that way with their kids. Walk in with a bunch of brats, and you usually get a handler who doesn't set many limits for their dog.
I have three human children, I would never let them think that my animals held the same place in my heart . that's just sick.. I love my animals alot but they are not even close to being my children. as for people that consider them there fur babies it just makes me so sad that they are so heartless to realize the love is very different
I love my dogs with as much intensity as I would love my children (heck, I even refer to my dogs as my kids), but I treat them as dogs. I train them and I expect them to behave as dogs would. I try my best to be a good dog neighbor (my neighbors have never complained about living next to a 4 dog household). I take them for walks, we meet and greet as many folks as we can along the way. They crap in the street - I clean it up. I talk to my dogs, but I know they don't understand me ... they're dogs. I expect them to bark, knock things over with their tails, roll in mud and slobber. That's what dogs do! They understand my rules and they live by them.
I think it's important that all dog owners understand that a dog is a different species. They look different ,,, communicate, eat, sleep and behave differently than people do. Maybe that's why I like dogs so much.
I disagree! My boys are referred to as my sons, they might be spoiled but they are well taken care of and they are very smart as far as good citizenship is concerned!! My daughter is grown and never home so I have my boys and we enjoy each other very much!So they live in the house with me and I can enjoy them every minute that I am home.
YES!!!!
I agree with you entirely.
I'd also like to add, that a pampered, spoiled child is no more fun to be around than a pampered, spoiled dog.
I have a stepdaughter and I own a dog. My aim is to provide each of them with food, housing, medical care and education **according to their own specific needs**, to the best of my ability.
I agree.
My duty as my dog's guardian is to love, feed, treat, and teach her as best as I can. She and I have a "team" type relationship where we both benefit.
One of the symptoms of the problem I see is the pervasive "why does my dog eat poop?" question. People don't want to see their precious baby doing something that disgusting, but if we look at what we do voluntarily from a different point of view, we could be positively disgusting (plucking hair, for one). We're different species, we have different needs, and when we form groups together, it's a completely different dynamic. I owe it to my dog and to the world to be the best dog owner/guardian/mom I can. If she sees me as her mom, then that's her issue. I don't see her as my baby, but as my dog, my "girl."
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